Writing Skills: Class 12 English Core (CBSE) important questions and practice
Writing Skills is chapter 21 of 21 in CBSE Class 12 English Core. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Notice writing (50 words) with box format
- Formal and informal invitations and replies
- Formal letters: letter to the editor, complaint, enquiry, job application with bio-data
- Article writing and report writing (120-150 words)
- Speech and debate writing
What examiners usually ask
- You are the Secretary of the Eco Club; write a notice informing students about a tree plantation drive
- Write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing concern over rising cases of cyber fraud
- Write an article in 120-150 words on 'The Impact of Social Media on Teenagers'
Exam tip
Format marks are fixed and easy: notice in a box with name of institution, NOTICE, date, heading and signature; invitation in third person with no signature; letter with subject line and proper closing; stay within the word limit because long answers waste time without earning marks.
Writing Skills on other boards and exams
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Writing Skills for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 English Core papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Writing Skills in the CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus?
Yes. Writing Skills is part of the current CBSE Class 12 English Core syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Writing Skills MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.