Letter Writing Quiz

Grade 2 · English · Quiz

Test your knowledge of the parts and rules of friendly letter writing.

Questions

Which part of a letter includes the date?
1. greeting
2. heading
3. body
4. closing
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Answer: heading
The heading contains the writer's address and the date — it appears at the top of the letter.
The closing of a letter is followed by a comma.
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Answer: True
After the closing ('Sincerely,' 'Your friend,' etc.), a comma is always used.
The writer signs their ___ below the closing.
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Answer: name
The signature is the writer's name, written below the closing.
Which is a correct greeting for a friendly letter?
1. Love, Emma
2. Your friend, Jake
3. Dear Mr. Brown,
4. June 5, 2025
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Answer: Dear Mr. Brown,
'Dear Mr. Brown,' is the correct format — 'Dear' + name + comma.
The body of a letter is where you write your main message.
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Answer: True
The body is the heart of the letter — it holds everything you want to say.
A friendly letter has ___ main parts.
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Answer: five
A friendly letter has five parts: heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature.
Where does the heading appear in a letter?
1. bottom left
2. middle of the page
3. top right
4. below the closing
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Answer: top right
The heading goes in the top right corner of the page.
You use a period after the greeting in a friendly letter.
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Answer: False
A comma (not a period) follows the greeting in a friendly letter: 'Dear Maya,'
Which of these is an appropriate closing for a friendly letter to a grandparent?
1. Sincerely yours,
2. To whom it may concern,
3. With love,
4. Attention:
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Answer: With love,
'With love,' is warm and personal — perfect for a letter to a grandparent.
The opening line 'Dear Aunt Rosa,' is called the ___.
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Answer: greeting
The greeting (also called the salutation) is how you open the letter — 'Dear [name],'

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