Recommendation Letter Practice Questions: MCQ Quiz on Recommendation Letters with Answers

Question 1:  What is the purpose of a recommendation letter?

(A) To describe someone's skills

(B) To criticize someone

(C) To share personal thoughts

(D) To talk about someone's family

Question 2:  Who typically writes a recommendation letter?

(A) A close friend

(B) An employer or teacher

(C) A stranger

(D) A family member

Question 3:  Which of the following is important to include in a recommendation letter?

(A) Personal opinions

(B) A description of skills and qualities

(C) Family history

(D) Only academic achievements

Question 4:  What should a recommendation letter avoid?

(A) Positive statements

(B) Unnecessary details

(C) A strong introduction

(D) Clear examples of achievements

Question 5:  How should a recommendation letter end?

(A) With a question

(B) With a statement of support

(C) With a personal greeting

(D) With a joke

Question 6:  What is the most important tone in a recommendation letter?

(A) Sarcastic

(B) Polite and formal

(C) Informal

(D) Angry

Question 7:  Which of the following should be avoided in a recommendation letter?

(A) Clear and honest praise

(B) Exaggerated claims

(C) Strong examples of achievements

(D) A clear conclusion

Question 8:  Why is providing specific examples important in a recommendation letter?

(A) It makes the letter longer

(B) It makes the letter more believable

(C) It helps fill space

(D) It makes the letter confusing

Question 9:  What should you do if you don’t know the person well?

(A) Write a vague letter

(B) Refuse to write a letter

(C) Ask for more details to write a proper letter

(D) Write a random recommendation

Question 10:  What is the role of the conclusion in a recommendation letter?

(A) To summarize the applicant’s weaknesses

(B) To show gratitude

(C) To restate the endorsement of the applicant

(D) To discuss personal experiences

Question 11:  What kind of relationship should the writer have with the applicant?

(A) A casual acquaintance

(B) A professional or academic relationship

(C) A family relationship

(D) No relationship at all

Question 12:  What should a recommendation letter focus on?

(A) The applicant's personality only

(B) The applicant's work ethic and abilities

(C) The applicant's family life

(D) The applicant's personal hobbies

Question 13:  What type of language should be used in a recommendation letter?

(A) Casual and friendly

(B) Formal and clear

(C) Colloquial and funny

(D) Confusing and technical

Question 14:  How should the applicant's strengths be presented?

(A) Only general traits

(B) Only negative aspects

(C) With specific examples

(D) With no examples

Question 15:  What is a common mistake in recommendation letters?

(A) Giving too much praise

(B) Giving balanced feedback

(C) Writing it too long

(D) Including only relevant details

Question 16:  What should the writer do if the recommendation is for a job application?

(A) Focus only on personal qualities

(B) Focus only on technical skills

(C) Provide a balanced view of skills experience and work ethic

(D) Focus only on achievements

Question 17:  Why is clarity important in a recommendation letter?

(A) To confuse the reader

(B) To make the letter longer

(C) To ensure the letter is understood and persuasive

(D) To add complexity

Question 18:  What type of detail is most useful in a recommendation letter?

(A) Vague and general statements

(B) Specific achievements and examples

(C) Personal opinions without evidence

(D) Unrelated information

Question 19:  Should the writer mention any weaknesses in the recommendation letter?

(A) Yes they should focus on weaknesses

(B) Yes but they should be minor and addressed carefully

(C) No the writer should only mention positives

(D) Weaknesses should be exaggerated

Question 20:  When should a recommendation letter be submitted?

(A) After the application deadline

(B) Before the application deadline

(C) Whenever convenient

(D) After the applicant's interview