Writing Skills — Class 8 MCQs with Answers
Class 8 CBSE English · Chapter 18
48 practice questions · 16 Easy · 16 Medium · 16 Hard · Updated
Practise the most important Class 8 CBSE English questions from Chapter 18, "Writing Skills". You get 6 timed quizzes made from 48 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 16 Easy, 16 Medium and 16 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "Writing Skills", focus on comprehension, grammar and writing skills. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Writing Skills, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 8 English mastery score. 9 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Writing Skills (Class 8 English)
Writing skills for Class 8 are about knowing the FORMAT and conventions of common writing tasks and choosing the right words, tone and order. This chapter covers formal and informal letters, notices, paragraphs, stories, dialogues, messages, diary entries and emails, plus the editing/omission and sentence-reordering skills that exams test.
- Formal Letter format
- Order: sender's address, date, receiver's address, subject line, salutation ('Dear Sir/Madam'), body, complimentary close ('Yours faithfully'), signature with name. Language stays polite and impersonal.
- Informal Letter format
- Written to friends or family. Sender's address and date at top, a warm salutation ('Dear + name/relation'), a personal body, and an affectionate close such as 'Yours lovingly' or 'With love'.
- Notice Writing
- Always inside a BOX. Includes the name of the issuing body, the word NOTICE, the date, a short bold heading, a clear factual body (who, what, when, where), and the writer's name with designation. Meant for a group of readers.
- Paragraph Writing
- Develops ONE main idea. Begins with a topic sentence stating that idea, followed by supporting sentences, and ends with a concluding sentence that rounds it off.
Writing Skills — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 8 English)
9 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 39 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
Which salutation is appropriate for a formal letter written to the Principal of your school?
A.Dear Sir / Madam✓ CorrectB.Hi PrincipalC.My dear friendD.Hello thereAnswer: A. Dear Sir / Madam
Explanation: A formal letter to an official begins with the respectful salutation 'Dear Sir/Madam'.
- Q2Easy
An informal letter to your close friend should end with which subscription (complimentary close)?
A.Yours faithfullyB.Yours obedientlyC.Yours lovingly✓ CorrectD.Yours truly, the applicantAnswer: C. Yours lovingly
Explanation: Informal letters to friends and family close with an affectionate subscription such as 'Yours lovingly'.
- Q3Easy
To set it apart on the page, a notice is always written inside a ___.
A.circleB.box✓ CorrectC.triangleD.speech bubbleAnswer: B. box
Explanation: A notice is enclosed within a box so that it stands out clearly on the notice board.
- Q4Medium
In the correct format of a formal letter, which element comes immediately after the sender's address?
A.The date✓ CorrectB.The complimentary closeC.The signatureD.The postscriptAnswer: A. The date
Explanation: After the sender's address comes the date, before the receiver's address and salutation.
- Q5Medium
Which is the best opening line for an informal letter replying to a friend's news?
A.I am writing to lodge a complaint about the poor service.B.With reference to your advertisement, I wish to apply.C.I was so happy to get your letter after such a long time!✓ CorrectD.Kindly find enclosed the required documents.Answer: C. I was so happy to get your letter after such a long time!
Explanation: An informal letter opens warmly and personally, matching the friendly relationship.
- Q6Medium
A notice about a water bottle found in the library should carry which of these as its heading?
A.A long paragraph describing the bottle in detailB.A short, clear heading such as 'FOUND'✓ CorrectC.The finder's home addressD.A poem about the lost bottleAnswer: B. A short, clear heading such as 'FOUND'
Explanation: A notice needs a brief, bold heading that instantly tells readers its purpose.
- Q7Hard
Which sentence uses the right register for a formal complaint letter to the municipal officer?
A.Hey, your workers never clean our street, sort it out.B.The garbage thing is super annoying, please do something.C.I wish to draw your attention to the uncollected garbage in our locality.✓ CorrectD.Come and see the mess yourself, it is the worst.Answer: C. I wish to draw your attention to the uncollected garbage in our locality.
Explanation: A formal complaint uses polite, measured language such as 'I wish to draw your attention to…'.
- Q8Hard
Which line best suits the friendly tone of an informal letter congratulating a cousin on topping the exam?
A.I was thrilled to hear you topped the exam — huge congratulations!✓ CorrectB.This is to formally convey my congratulations on your result.C.With reference to your recent examination, I note your success.D.Kindly accept the undersigned's felicitations herewith.Answer: A. I was thrilled to hear you topped the exam — huge congratulations!
Explanation: An informal letter to a cousin is warm and personal, not stiff and official.
- Q9Hard
Which sentence is the most suitable body line for a notice about a Blood Donation Camp?
A.All students of Class VIII are requested to register in the office by 5 May.✓ CorrectB.Maybe some of you could come along if you feel like it, whenever.C.I really, really hope lots of you will show up, please please.D.Blood is red and important, so think about donating it sometime.Answer: A. All students of Class VIII are requested to register in the office by 5 May.
Explanation: A notice body is clear, factual and specific about who should act, what to do, and by when.
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What are the key concepts in Class 8 English Writing Skills?+
Writing skills for Class 8 are about knowing the FORMAT and conventions of common writing tasks and choosing the right words, tone and order. This chapter covers formal and informal letters, notices, paragraphs, stories, dialogues, messages, diary entries and emails, plus the editing/omission and sentence-reordering skills that exams test. Key ideas include Formal Letter format, Informal Letter format, Notice Writing, Paragraph Writing.
What does Class 8 English Chapter 18 (Writing Skills) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 48 NCERT-based MCQs on "Writing Skills": 16 Easy, 16 Medium and 16 Hard. Together they make 6 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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How should I revise "Writing Skills" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 6 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
Are these "Writing Skills" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 9 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Writing Skills" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Writing Skills (Class 8 English)?+
The questions that matter most test Formal Letter format, Informal Letter format, Notice Writing, Paragraph Writing. This page shows 9 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 48 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
Is there an online quiz for Writing Skills?+
Yes — Class 8 English Writing Skills has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.