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Message Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 20: Message writing · Set 809 · 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.Imran answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will come home at 11 am on Monday.” What should Imran write in the message for his brother? (a) Mr Bose will come home at 4 pm on Monday. (b) I will come home at 11 am on Monday. (c) You will come home at 11 am on Monday. (d) Mr Bose will come home at 11 am on Monday.
  2. 2.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    6 May 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Didi,
    Aunt Lata called. She will bring the books at 11 am on Thursday.
    (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the writer's name
  3. 3.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Mr Bose called. He will bring the books at 6 pm on Monday.
    Simran
    (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the word MESSAGE
  4. 4.Which part is missing from this message?

    3 July 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will come home at 5 pm on Tuesday.
    Simran
    (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
  5. 5.Omkar answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday.” What should Omkar write in the message for his father? (a) I will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday. (b) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday. (c) You will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Sunday. (d) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Sunday.
  6. 6.Omkar answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will call again at 7 pm on Tuesday.” What should Omkar write in the message for his father? (a) I will call again at 7 pm on Tuesday. (b) You will call again at 7 pm on Tuesday. (c) Grandma will call again at 6 pm on Tuesday. (d) Grandma will call again at 7 pm on Tuesday.
  7. 7.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    8 June 2026, 5:20 pm
    Mrs Das called. She will drop off the cake at 6 pm on Wednesday.
    Ananya
    (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
  8. 8.Which part is missing from this message?

    13 August 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Aunt Lata called. She will come home at 11 am on Wednesday.
    Sneha
    (a) the greeting (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the date and time
  9. 9.Aarav answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Friday.” What should Aarav write in the message for his father? (a) Grandma will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Friday. (b) You will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Friday. (c) Grandma will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Friday. (d) I will pick up the parcel at 5 pm on Friday.
  10. 10.Tenzin answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will call again at 6 pm on Friday.” What should Tenzin write in the message for his mother? (a) I will call again at 6 pm on Friday. (b) Uncle Ravi will call again at 10 am on Friday. (c) You will call again at 6 pm on Friday. (d) Uncle Ravi will call again at 6 pm on Friday.
  11. 11.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    8 February 2026, 4:10 pm
    Grandma called. She will call again at 7 pm on Friday.
    Riya
    (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
  12. 12.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 5 pm on Sunday.
    Kunal
    (a) the greeting (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
  13. 13.Aisha answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will call again at 5 pm on Saturday.” What should Aisha write in the message for her mother? (a) Aunt Lata will call again at 5 pm on Saturday. (b) Aunt Lata will call again at 10 am on Saturday. (c) I will call again at 5 pm on Saturday. (d) You will call again at 5 pm on Saturday.
  14. 14.Meera answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will call again at 6 pm on Friday.” What should Meera write in the message for her sister? (a) Uncle Ravi will call again at 4 pm on Friday. (b) I will call again at 6 pm on Friday. (c) You will call again at 6 pm on Friday. (d) Uncle Ravi will call again at 6 pm on Friday.
  15. 15.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Grandma called. She will bring the books at 10 am on Wednesday.
    Arjun
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
  16. 16.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    14 June 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Mum,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will bring the books at 7 pm on Thursday.
    (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
  17. 17.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    2 January 2026, 10:15 am
    Uncle Ravi called. He will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Thursday.
    Kunal
    (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
  18. 18.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Didi,
    Aunt Lata called. She will call again at 11 am on Tuesday.
    Kunal
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the greeting (c) the writer's name (d) the date and time
  19. 19.Pooja answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday.” What should Pooja write in the message for her sister? (a) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (b) You will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (c) I will bring the books at 5 pm on Tuesday. (d) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 4 pm on Tuesday.
  20. 20.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    2 August 2026, 4:10 pm
    Dear Didi,
    Mrs Das called. She will pick up the parcel at 7 pm on Thursday.
    (a) the date and time (b) the greeting (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
  21. 21.Which part is missing from this message?

    17 December 2026, 5:20 pm
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Mrs Das called. She will visit us at 5 pm on Monday.
    Vikram
    (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
  22. 22.Joseph answered the phone. Aunt Lata said, “I will bring the books at 5 pm on Thursday.” What should Joseph write in the message for his brother? (a) Aunt Lata will bring the books at 5 pm on Thursday. (b) I will bring the books at 5 pm on Thursday. (c) Aunt Lata will bring the books at 4 pm on Thursday. (d) You will bring the books at 5 pm on Thursday.
  23. 23.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Saturday.
    Pooja
    (a) the writer's name (b) the word MESSAGE (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
  24. 24.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    8 February 2026, 5:20 pm
    Aunt Lata called. She will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Monday.
    Zoya
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the date and time (c) the greeting (d) the writer's name
  25. 25.Which part is missing from this message?

    22 February 2026, 6:40 pm
    Dear Papa,
    Mr Bose called. He will come home at 6 pm on Thursday.
    Saanvi
    (a) the date and time (b) the writer's name (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the greeting
  26. 26.Arjun answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will visit us at 6 pm on Tuesday.” What should Arjun write in the message for his brother? (a) You will visit us at 6 pm on Tuesday. (b) Coach Iqbal will visit us at 6 pm on Tuesday. (c) Coach Iqbal will visit us at 5 pm on Tuesday. (d) I will visit us at 6 pm on Tuesday.
  27. 27.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    25 June 2026, 4:10 pm
    Dear Mum,
    Coach Iqbal called. He will drop off the cake at 4 pm on Friday.
    (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
  28. 28.Saanvi answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday.” What should Saanvi write in the message for her brother? (a) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 10 am on Sunday. (b) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday. (c) You will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday. (d) I will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Sunday.
  29. 29.Ananya answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will call again at 4 pm on Wednesday.” What should Ananya write in the message for her father? (a) Mr Bose will call again at 7 pm on Wednesday. (b) You will call again at 4 pm on Wednesday. (c) Mr Bose will call again at 4 pm on Wednesday. (d) I will call again at 4 pm on Wednesday.
  30. 30.Which part is missing from this message?

    5 June 2026, 11:30 am
    Dear Papa,
    Mrs Das called. She will drop off the cake at 10 am on Thursday.
    Yash
    (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the writer's name (d) the word MESSAGE
  31. 31.Ishaan answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Wednesday.” What should Ishaan write in the message for his brother? (a) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 5 pm on Wednesday. (b) Coach Iqbal will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Wednesday. (c) You will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Wednesday. (d) I will drop off the cake at 7 pm on Wednesday.
  32. 32.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Mum,
    Aunt Lata called. She will come home at 6 pm on Thursday.
    Isha
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the greeting (d) the date and time
  33. 33.Ishaan answered the phone. Mr Bose said, “I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Saturday.” What should Ishaan write in the message for his mother? (a) You will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Saturday. (b) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 6 pm on Saturday. (c) I will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Saturday. (d) Mr Bose will pick up the parcel at 11 am on Saturday.
  34. 34.Nisha answered the phone. Grandma said, “I will call again at 11 am on Thursday.” What should Nisha write in the message for her mother? (a) Grandma will call again at 6 pm on Thursday. (b) You will call again at 11 am on Thursday. (c) Grandma will call again at 11 am on Thursday. (d) I will call again at 11 am on Thursday.
  35. 35.Yash answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will bring the books at 7 pm on Monday.” What should Yash write in the message for his sister? (a) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 7 pm on Monday. (b) I will bring the books at 7 pm on Monday. (c) You will bring the books at 7 pm on Monday. (d) Coach Iqbal will bring the books at 11 am on Monday.
  36. 36.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    9 November 2026, 6:40 pm
    Uncle Ravi called. He will call again at 7 pm on Tuesday.
    Ananya
    (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
  37. 37.Which part is missing from this message?

    MESSAGE
    Dear Papa,
    Aunt Lata called. She will pick up the parcel at 10 am on Monday.
    Vikram
    (a) the greeting (b) the date and time (c) the word MESSAGE (d) the writer's name
  38. 38.Which part is missing from this message?

    6 October 2026, 10:15 am
    Dear Bhaiya,
    Uncle Ravi called. He will visit us at 7 pm on Tuesday.
    Saanvi
    (a) the word MESSAGE (b) the writer's name (c) the date and time (d) the greeting
  39. 39.Saanvi answered the phone. Uncle Ravi said, “I will bring the books at 10 am on Saturday.” What should Saanvi write in the message for her mother? (a) I will bring the books at 10 am on Saturday. (b) You will bring the books at 10 am on Saturday. (c) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 10 am on Saturday. (d) Uncle Ravi will bring the books at 4 pm on Saturday.
  40. 40.Ishaan answered the phone. Coach Iqbal said, “I will call again at 6 pm on Sunday.” What should Ishaan write in the message for his brother? (a) Coach Iqbal will call again at 11 am on Sunday. (b) I will call again at 6 pm on Sunday. (c) You will call again at 6 pm on Sunday. (d) Coach Iqbal will call again at 6 pm on Sunday.

Answer key

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

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