Writing Skills — Class 8 MCQs with Answers
Class 8 CBSE English · Chapter 18
48 practice questions · 16 Easy · 16 Medium · 16 Hard · Updated
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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 top scorers in CBSE Board exams get right.
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 helps you stay accurate when time is short, just 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. Try the 6 sample questions below: tap an option to see the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Writing Skills — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 8 English)
6 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. Tap an option to check yourself.
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- Q1 of 6Easy
Which salutation is appropriate for a formal letter written to the Principal of your school?
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Answer: Dear Sir / Madam
Explanation: A formal letter to an official begins with the respectful salutation 'Dear Sir/Madam'.
- Q2 of 6Easy
An informal letter to your close friend should end with which subscription (complimentary close)?
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Answer: Yours lovingly
Explanation: Informal letters to friends and family close with an affectionate subscription such as 'Yours lovingly'.
- Q3 of 6Medium
A notice about a water bottle found in the library should carry which of these as its heading?
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Answer: A short, clear heading such as 'FOUND'
Explanation: A notice needs a brief, bold heading that instantly tells readers its purpose.
- Q4 of 6Medium
Along with the information, which details must a written message always include?
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Answer: The date, time, and the names of sender and receiver
Explanation: A message states to whom, from whom, when, and the information itself, briefly and clearly.
- Q5 of 6Hard
You are writing a paragraph on Independence Day for the school magazine. Which sentence best fits its tone?
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Answer: Independence Day fills every heart with pride and gratitude for our freedom.
Explanation: A magazine paragraph needs a dignified, expressive tone rather than casual slang.
- Q6 of 6Hard
Read the line with a missing word: 'My uncle is ___ honest officer.' Which article has been omitted?
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Answer: an
Explanation: 'Honest' begins with a silent 'h', a vowel sound, so the article 'an' is required.
Writing Skills notes: key concepts (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.
- Story & Dialogue Writing
- A story needs an interesting opening, a middle with a problem, and a clear ending, often with a title and moral. In dialogue, each new speaker's words start on a new line inside quotation marks.
- Message Writing
- A short, boxed note passing on information when a person is unavailable. States the date, time, the receiver's name, the message itself, and the sender's name. No salutation or subscription.
- Diary Entry
- A private record of one's own thoughts and feelings. Opens with the day, date and time, and is written in the first person; it is not addressed to any reader.
- Has a To field, a clear Subject line naming the purpose, a greeting, a concise body, and a sign-off. Formal emails use respectful greetings; informal emails may be casual.
- Editing & Omission
- Editing means correcting a wrong word (spelling, tense, agreement, article). Omission means a needed word (often an article or preposition) has been left out and must be supplied in the blank.
- Sentence Reordering
- Jumbled words are arranged in the natural order — usually subject + verb + object + rest — starting with a capital letter and ending with the correct punctuation.
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Writing Skills — FAQs
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, Story & Dialogue Writing, Message 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.
Are these "Writing Skills" questions free to practise?+
Yes. Sign in with Google to practise "Writing Skills" free. Full unlimited access is ₹999/year. One year from the day you pay. You stay in Class 8 till 31 March; on 1 April your account moves up to Class 9 and the rest of your year carries over. No chapter is charged separately.
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. 6 sample questions are on this page with answers: tap an option, or "Show answer", to see the correct option and a step-by-step 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, Story & Dialogue Writing, Message Writing. This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations. Sign in to practise all 48 questions on the chapter as timed quizzes.
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.
Are there question answers and extra questions for Writing Skills (Class 8 English)?+
Yes. This page has 6 solved questions on Writing Skills, each with the correct answer and a short explanation. Sign in to practise all 48 questions on the chapter as timed quizzes.