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Message Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 20: Message writing · Set 54 · 40 questions
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Writing tip (Their words, your message): Parts: the word MESSAGE, the date and time, the greeting (Dear Mum,), the message, your name. Write it for the other person: the caller’s “I” becomes their name or he / she. Copy names, times and days exactly as they were said.

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  1. 1.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    14 February 2026, 10:15 am
    Aunt Lata called. She will come home at 10 am on Saturday.
    Omkar
    (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
  2. 2.Dev answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday.” What should Dev write in the message for his brother? (a) Uncle Ravi will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Sunday. (b) Uncle Ravi will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday. (d) You will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday.
  3. 3.Farhan answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday.” What should Farhan write in the message for his father? (a) You will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday. (b) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Monday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday. (d) Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday.
  4. 4.Saanvi answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will call again at 6 pm on Sunday.” What should Saanvi write in the message for her sister? (a) You will call again at 6 pm on Sunday. (b) Aunt Lata will call again at 6 pm on Sunday. (c) I will call again at 6 pm on Sunday. (d) Aunt Lata will call again at 7 pm on Sunday.
  5. 5.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    19 December 2026, 5:20 pm
    Mrs Das called. She will drop off the cake at 11 am on Saturday.
    Saanvi
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
  6. 6.Nisha answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will bring the books at 5 pm on Wednesday.” What should Nisha write in the message for her mother? (a) I will bring the books at 5 pm on Wednesday. (b) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 4 pm on Wednesday. (c) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 5 pm on Wednesday. (d) You will bring the books at 5 pm on Wednesday.
  7. 7.Farhan answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will call again at 5 pm on Saturday.” What should Farhan write in the message for his sister? (a) Mrs Das will call again at 4 pm on Saturday. (b) Mrs Das will call again at 5 pm on Saturday. (c) I will call again at 5 pm on Saturday. (d) You will call again at 5 pm on Saturday.
  8. 8.Tenzin answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will call again at 7 pm on Monday.” What should Tenzin write in the message for his sister? (a) You will call again at 7 pm on Monday. (b) Aunt Lata will call again at 4 pm on Monday. (c) I will call again at 7 pm on Monday. (d) Aunt Lata will call again at 7 pm on Monday.
  9. 9.Which part is missing from this message?

    18 July 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Didi,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will come home at 10 am on Saturday.
    Farhan
    (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
  10. 10.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will visit us at 7 pm on Tuesday.
    Riya
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
  11. 11.Which part is missing from this message?

    1 January 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Mum,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will bring the books at 10 am on Wednesday.
    Saanvi
    (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
  12. 12.Which part is missing from this message?

    6 October 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Papa,
    Mrs Das called. She will visit us at 5 pm on Tuesday.
    Aarav
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
  13. 13.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday.
    Simran
    (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
  14. 14.Omkar answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will visit us at 5 pm on Wednesday.” What should Omkar write in the message for his father? (a) Mrs Das will visit us at 5 pm on Wednesday. (b) Mrs Das will visit us at 10 am on Wednesday. (c) You will visit us at 5 pm on Wednesday. (d) I will visit us at 5 pm on Wednesday.
  15. 15.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    18 May 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will bring the books at 6 pm on Sunday.
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the greeting
  16. 16.Riya answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday.” What should Riya write in the message for her sister? (a) Mrs Das will come home at 6 pm on Tuesday. (b) Mrs Das will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday. (c) I will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday. (d) You will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday.
  17. 17.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    21 October 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will visit us at 6 pm on Friday.
    (a) the date and time (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
  18. 18.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will come home at 10 am on Tuesday.
    Saanvi
    (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
  19. 19.Rohan answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Monday.” What should Rohan write in the message for his sister? (a) Aunt Lata will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Monday. (b) I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Monday. (c) Aunt Lata will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Monday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Monday.
  20. 20.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    27 January 2026, 11:30 am
    Grandma called. She will come home at 6 pm on Monday.
    Nisha
    (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
  21. 21.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    19 September 2026, 5:20 pm
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Mr Bose called. He will visit us at 4 pm on Friday.
    (a) the writer's name (b) the greeting (c) the date and time (d) the word MESSAGE
  22. 22.Tenzin answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday.” What should Tenzin write in the message for his mother? (a) I will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (b) You will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (c) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (d) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 7 pm on Tuesday.
  23. 23.Maria answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Sunday.” What should Maria write in the message for her mother? (a) Grandma will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday. (b) Grandma will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Sunday. (c) You will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Sunday. (d) I will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Sunday.
  24. 24.Arjun answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will come home at 5 pm on Monday.” What should Arjun write in the message for his brother? (a) I will come home at 5 pm on Monday. (b) Aunt Lata will come home at 10 am on Monday. (c) Aunt Lata will come home at 5 pm on Monday. (d) You will come home at 5 pm on Monday.
  25. 25.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Mr Bose called. He will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Friday.
    Imran
    (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
  26. 26.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Grandma called. She will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Wednesday.
    Nisha
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
  27. 27.Riya answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will visit us at 6 pm on Thursday.” What should Riya write in the message for her brother? (a) You will visit us at 6 pm on Thursday. (b) I will visit us at 6 pm on Thursday. (c) Mrs Das will visit us at 6 pm on Thursday. (d) Mrs Das will visit us at 4 pm on Thursday.
  28. 28.Aarav answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Saturday.” What should Aarav write in the message for his brother? (a) I will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Saturday. (b) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Saturday. (c) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 11 am on Saturday. (d) You will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Saturday.
  29. 29.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Saturday.
    Kunal
    (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
  30. 30.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    27 November 2026, 10:15 am
    Coach Iqbal called. He will call again at 4 pm on Thursday.
    Aarav
    (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
  31. 31.Ananya answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will come home at 11 am on Friday.” What should Ananya write in the message for her mother? (a) I will come home at 11 am on Friday. (b) Uncle Ravi will come home at 11 am on Friday. (c) Uncle Ravi will come home at 10 am on Friday. (d) You will come home at 11 am on Friday.
  32. 32.Which part is missing from this message?

    12 March 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Papa,
    Mr Bose called. He will bring the books at 11 am on Friday.
    Dev
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
  33. 33.Meera answered the phone. Mrs Das said, “I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday.” What should Meera write in the message for her mother? (a) I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday. (b) You will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday. (c) Mrs Das will drop off the cake at 10 am on Sunday. (d) Mrs Das will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday.
  34. 34.Rahul answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will visit us at 4 pm on Tuesday.” What should Rahul write in the message for his sister? (a) You will visit us at 4 pm on Tuesday. (b) I will visit us at 4 pm on Tuesday. (c) Uncle Ravi will visit us at 11 am on Tuesday. (d) Uncle Ravi will visit us at 4 pm on Tuesday.
  35. 35.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    28 February 2026, 11:30 am
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 11 am on Monday.
    Meera
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
  36. 36.Isha answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday.” What should Isha write in the message for her father? (a) I will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday. (b) Uncle Ravi will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday. (c) You will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday. (d) Uncle Ravi will come home at 10 am on Tuesday.
  37. 37.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    20 October 2026, 2:45 pm
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Aunt Lata called. She will visit us at 10 am on Monday.
    (a) the date and time (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
  38. 38.Which part is missing from this message?

    7 October 2026, 4:10 pm
    Dear Didi,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Tuesday.
    Tenzin
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the greeting
  39. 39.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will come home at 10 am on Wednesday.
    Joseph
    (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
  40. 40.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    9 July 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will call again at 4 pm on Wednesday.
    (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time

Answer key

  1. the greeting
  2. Uncle Ravi will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Sunday.
  3. Mrs Das will pick up the parcel at 4 pm on Monday.
  4. Aunt Lata will call again at 6 pm on Sunday.
  5. the greeting
  6. Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 5 pm on Wednesday.
  7. Mrs Das will call again at 5 pm on Saturday.
  8. Aunt Lata will call again at 7 pm on Monday.
  9. the word MESSAGE
  10. the date and time
  11. the word MESSAGE
  12. the word MESSAGE
  13. the date and time
  14. Mrs Das will visit us at 5 pm on Wednesday.
  15. the writer's name
  16. Mrs Das will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday.
  17. the writer's name
  18. the date and time
  19. Aunt Lata will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Monday.
  20. the greeting
  21. the writer's name
  22. Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday.
  23. Grandma will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Sunday.
  24. Aunt Lata will come home at 5 pm on Monday.
  25. the date and time
  26. the date and time
  27. Mrs Das will visit us at 6 pm on Thursday.
  28. Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Saturday.
  29. the date and time
  30. the greeting
  31. Uncle Ravi will come home at 11 am on Friday.
  32. the word MESSAGE
  33. Mrs Das will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday.
  34. Uncle Ravi will visit us at 4 pm on Tuesday.
  35. the greeting
  36. Uncle Ravi will come home at 4 pm on Tuesday.
  37. the writer's name
  38. the word MESSAGE
  39. the date and time
  40. the writer's name

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