Letter to the Editor QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on writing letters to the editor with this informative quiz game! by Cambridge College 1 What is the first step in writing a letter to the newspaper? a a) Compose your message b d) None of the above c c) Address the envelope d b) Research the newspaper's guidelines 2 What is the ideal length for a letter to the editor? a b) 100 words or less b c) 1000 words c d) There is no ideal length d a) 500 words 3 What should you include in the opening of your letter? a c) A catchy headline b d) Your main point or argument c a) Your full address d b) Your qualifications 4 Which of the following is NOT a common reason for writing a letter to the editor? a d) Advocating for a cause b c) Promoting a personal business c b) Correcting a factual error d a) Expressing gratitude 5 When addressing a letter to the editor, what should you use if you don't know the editor's name? a b) 'To whom it may concern' b c) 'Dear Sir/Madam' c d) 'Hey there' d a) 'Dear Editor' 6 What should you do before submitting your letter to the newspaper? a b) Proofread for grammar and spelling errors b a) Print it on colorful paper c c) Include a list of demands d d) Use slang and informal language 7 Which of the following should you avoid in your letter to the editor? a b) Factual evidence b a) Personal attacks c d) Clear and concise language d c) Emotional appeal 8 How should you conclude your letter to the editor? a b) Provide your contact information b c) Make vague statements c d) Repeat your main point d a) Ask rhetorical questions 9 What is the purpose of a headline in a letter to the editor? a a) To summarize your argument b d) To make the letter visually appealing c c) To include keywords for search engines d b) To address the editor directly 10 Which of the following is NOT typically included in a letter to the editor? a c) Quotes from famous people b b) Statistical data c d) A lengthy biography d a) Personal anecdotes 11 What is the ideal length for a letter to the editor? a There is no ideal length b 500 words c 100 words or less d 1000 words 12 What should you include in the opening of your letter? a Your full address b A catchy headline c Your main point or argument d Your qualifications 13 What should you do before submitting your letter to the newspaper? a Proofread for grammar and spelling errors b Print it on colorful paper c Include a list of demands d Use slang and informal language 14 When addressing a letter to the editor, what should you use if you don't know the editor's name? a "Hey there" b "Dear Editor" c "Dear Sir/Madam" d "To whom it may concern" 15 What should you avoid in your letter to the editor? a Clear and concise language b Personal attacks c Factual evidence d Emotional appeal 16 What is the first step in writing a letter to the newspaper? a d) None of the above b c) Address the envelope c b) Research the newspaper's guidelines d a) Compose your message 17 What is the ideal length for a letter to the editor? a c) 1000 words b d) There is no ideal length c b) 100 words or less d a) 500 words 18 What should you include in the opening of your letter? a d) Your main point or argument b a) Your full address c b) Your qualifications d c) A catchy headline 19 Which of the following is NOT a common reason for writing a letter to the editor? a b) Correcting a factual error b d) Advocating for a cause c a) Expressing gratitude d c) Promoting a personal business 20 When addressing a letter to the editor, what should you use if you don't know the editor's name? a d) 'Hey there' b c) 'Dear Sir/Madam' c a) 'Dear Editor' d b) 'To whom it may concern'
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