Creative Writing SkillIs

Short Writing TASKS

Karnal
Sunrise Public School,
Notlce
Notice Writing Literature Qulz
announcement
or news
A notice is a written piece of information 4 July 20XX
a formal
it is purely
particular group. Since
The literary club is going to organiseauditorlum. Quiz on
a Literature
to be given to a
formal
and style should also be
information, its language, tone
Wednesday, 15 July 20XX in the schoolinterested in Studente a
and to the point. Those particioa
Points to Remember
Class X onwards can participate.
10 July to the undersigned. ng
may give their names by
Follow the prescribed formatused as far as possible
Only passive voice should
be Vrinda Tripathi
Use short and simple sentences President Literary Club
Do not address anyone
Sample 2
Format Your school is organising a cultural evening to collect funds fa
in one line
Name ofthe issuing authority of the issuing authority the slum children. Draft a notice about it to be displayed on yo
Notice' right below the
name

information school notice board.

Heading orsubject of
Date
Karan Public School, Meerut
Mention three W's (What, When and Where) without using 'T (first Notice
person) Fund Collection for the Slum Children
Signature 5 August 20XX
Full name/designation A cultural evening is being organised by our school on 26 Augus
Write within a square box in 50 words
20XX at 5 p.m. in the school auditorium to collect funds for the
Sample 1 slum children. Honourable Education Minister has consentedt
You are Vrinda Tripathi, President of Literary Club. Drafta be the Chief Guest. Students are requested to participate whole
notice for your school notice board giving necessary details and heartedly to make the programme a great success.
inviting students for a Literature Quiz'to be held in your school
Anant
auditorium.
Head Boy

Multiple CHOICE QUESTIONS

QL Anotice can only be about a/an:
Ans. (C) Age
a. meeting b. event There are seven points which are to be mentioned in a
C. excursion d. All of these notice. They are: Name, addresS and contact details of
Ans. (d) All of these company. date, heading. notice details, name and designation
2. A written or printed news announcement or information is enclosures
called as: Q5. Which of these is the first thing mentioned in a notice?
a. notice b. advertisement a. Name of the organisation b. Date
C. invitation C. Notice d. Notice details
d. letter
Ans. (a) notice Ans. (a) Name of the organisation
Q3. The first point mentioned in the notice is the of the
.is an effective means of disseminating information name
organisation along with its address and contact details like
related to different issues or occasions.
a. Advertisement b. Notice
phone number, email id, website, etc.
C.Poster d.Letter Q6. Where is the date mentioned in a notice?
a. Top left
Ans.(b) Notice b. Top right
c. Bottom left d. Bottom right
04. Which of these points need not be mentioned in a notice?
Ans. (a) Top left
a. Name b. Address of
company The date is mentioned in the top left corner in a notice
Age d..Date
below the name and details of the organisation.
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07. Where is the name of designation of the authority
a. Top left b. Top right mentioned? g17. Notices are generally meanE TO
c. Bottom left d. Bottom right a. specific display boards ards
() Bottomleft C. magazine covers d. newspaper front page
Ans.
The name and Ans. (a) specific display boards
is mentioned
in the
designation of the concerned authority notice?
bottom left corner below the notice Q18. Which following are the characteristics of
of the
a

details and above the

enclosure details. a. It is written in a simple and formal language
aWhich of these details is not mentioned in the main notice?
b. It is always brief
a. Time c. It is written to the point
b. Date d. All of the above
C. Venue Ans. (d) All of the above
d. Name of the speakers
Q19. A notice can be given in the columns of a newspaper as:
Ans. (d) Name of the speakers a. advertisement b. poster
The main notice includes the name and C. article d. newspaper column
details of the event
or meeting and other details Ans. (a) advertisement
like date, time, venue and
enclosures if any. Q 20. Anotice should be written in:
09. A notice may be issued only by the a. first person b. second person
********** designated for
the purpose. c. third person d. None of these
a. peon b. clerk Ans. (c) third person
c. typist d. officer Q 21. While walking in a park in your neighbourhood, you found
Ans. (d) officer a small plastic bag containing some documents and some
A notice may be issued the park notice board
by officer only designated for the cash. Complete this notice to be put on

purpose. They are

meant for a larger group of people. asking the owner to identify and collect it from you. You are

O 10. The content of notice must answer the question: Amar/Amrita 939912X00X.
a. what b. when NOTICE
C. where d. All of these (a). ***************"****************

Ans. (d) Al of these March 01, 20Xx

*****************************
This is to inform all the readers that a (b).. in thee
Q. The word limit for notice writing should not exceed:
a. 40 b. 50 () . I t has a (d) in it. The plastic
. 60 d.E80 bag is red in colour and is medium-sized. It was found on
Ans. (b) 50 February 27. at around 6 p.m. near the fountain in the park.
Q12. The notice writing format should include: The owner of the bag shall contact me on 9399123456 along
a. Name of the institution with an identity proof. Thank you
b. Date Amar/Amrita
c. Writer's name with designation Choose the most appropriate o on
d. All of the above (a) () LoST! (i) FOUND!
Ans. (d) Al of the above (ii) PLASTIC BAG (iv) MISSING!
Q13. Notices issued by the government appear in: Ans. (i) FOUND!
a. magazines b. newspapers (b) () plastic bag is found
c. books d. posters
(i) plastic bag has been found
Ans. (b) newspapers
(Gii) plastic bag to find
Q14. A notice is a... ... means of communication.
(iv) plastic bag is present
a. formal b. informal
Ans. (i) plastic bag has been found
C. verbal d. oral
Ans. (a) formal (c) () ground
Q15. The purpose of a notice is to: (i) neighbourhood park
a. introduce the subject (in) neighbourhood garden
b. announce o r display information to a particular group of (iv) road
people Ans. (i) neighbourhood park.
c. highlight the issues of an organisation authority
(d) ) mobile
d Inform about the problems of concerned a particular group of
(i) some documents
Ans. (5) announce or display information to (i) few documents and some cash
people a large amount of cash
Q16. The body of the notice should be:
(iv)
Ans. (ii) few documents and some cash
a. below the date
Q 22. Yesterday, during lunch break, you misplaced your notes on
b. between date and writer's signature
Chemistry lectures. You want to get them back. Complete this
c between title and date
notice notice for the school notice board. You are Karuna/Karan, a
d after the heading to introduce the subject of
student of class XIl-A.
Ans. (b) between date and writer's signature
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(b) () You
XYZ School
() the whole staff
NOTICE
(00) all students and staff
a www*

1th April 20xx (v) the teachers

This is to inform (b). . that lostmy (c) *** *****

Ans. (11) all students and staff.
in our school lawn area. The notes have a green cover. notebooks
() ) chemistry
anyone finds it. please return them to (d) the lunch break
********"***"***** O
() chemistry book during
simply drop them in the Xll-A dropbox. the lunch break
(i1) chemistry notes during
Karan school
XIl-A
(v) chemistry book in
notes during the lunch break
Ans. (i) chemistry
Choose the most appropriate option:
(d) () class mentor
(a) 6) Regarding Chemistry Lectures
(1) Xll class head
(i) Misplacement of Chemistry Notes (ii) Xl-A mentor
(Gi) Lost the Chemistry Notes
(iv) students of class XI-A
(iv) Chemistry Notes Missing
Ans. (i) Misplacement of Chemistry NoteS. Ans. (ii) XI-A mentor

Classified Advertisements
The word 'advertisement' refers to public notice. This section of short Ownership details: doctor/lady driven, one hand driven, first hand

composition deals with newspaper advertisements. second hand.

Classified Advertisements Licence, Plate Number

As the term 'classified implies, such advertisements are grouped into Kilometres run
categories or classes as per the subject matter. viz: 'For sale', Situation Insurance details
Vacant', 'Lost and Found', Matrimonials', To Let' etc.
These advertisementsarevery brief and written in a peculiar style. Of
Price expected
Contact number and address
course there are no restrictions by the newspaper, most advertisers
Time ofcontact (optional)
keep their advertisements brief and to the point. Their main objective Loan status, nil or due
being to convey more by paying less.
The word liit for classified advertisement is 50 words. Format
Points to Remember for Various Advertisements N o complete sentences

For Sale/To Let Use smal phrases

Avoid helping verbs (is, am, are, has, have etc.)
Name of locality, area covered (property),suitability, Write within a rectangular box in 50 words.
Rent expected,
Terms of contract, lease/rent, Sample 1
Facilities: power connection, telephone connections, parking, wash You want to sell your house. Write a suitable advertisement for
rooms, proximity to business shopping area.
the classifed column of the Hindustan Times. Word limit not
Lost morè than 50 words.
Description ofthe article lost
Date, time and location of loss House for Sale
A newly built house for immediate sale, in 210 sq. yards. Two
I f recovered/found where tocontact
Reward promised bedrooms with attached bathrooms, drawing room, dining
Found Cum-lobby. open kitchen, spacious garage, near central market
Description of the article found, withhold important details for Lajpat Nagar, Delhi, price 75 lac interested parties to contact
identification of the real claimant Rohit Nanda 99350XXXXX.
Invite the owner
to claim by identifying Sample 2
Contact number
Vehicle for Sale You are a retired peson. Draft an advertisement seeking a joD in
Make of the vehicle (Maruti/Honda) private sector.
Model (Swift Job Wanted
Dzire/Honda
city)
Year of manufacture Senior officer recently retired from education department
Colour wants suitable placement in private sector with a
dignine
Accessories: stereo, radials, AC salary package. Box 3509XX FX
Condition: excellent, accident free The Times of India
Mileage
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Multiple CHOICE QUESTIONS
01 Whlch aspect of a product is a customer not
in an advertisement? required to know 08. 'Sltuatlon Wanted' advertisement is written by:
a. an employer
a. About the product b. Age of seller b. a ob-seeker
cAdvantages of the product d. Value for
money C. acandidate looking for a place for accommodation
Ans.(b) Age of seller d.
Customers need to know three person looking for tenants for his/her property
a
points about product. a They Ans. (b) a job-seeker
are: about the product,
advantages of the product over Q9. Aperson looking for tenants for his/her property writes this
other similar products and the value
for money that the type of advertisement.
product provides
a. Sltuation Vacant b. Situation Wanted
Q2. Whlch of these is not a characteristic of an advertisement?
c. For Sale d. To Let
a. Inspire a customer b. Arouse a desire
Ans. (d) To Let
c. Discourage the
buyer d. Convince the buyer Q10. Advertisement For Sale is written in an attempt to sell:
Ans. () Discourage the buyer
a. property b. assets
Any advertisement has these four characteristics: An
advertisement must inspire a customer, must arouse a C. office goods d. All of these
desire, must convince the buyer about the quality and it Ans. (d) All of these
must motivate the customer to actually go and buy the Q11. What is the word limit for writing an advertisemènt?
product. a. 40 b. 50
C. 60 d. 70
Q3. Whlch of these media is not used for advertisement?
Ans. (b) 50
a. Newspapers b. Magazines
c. Billboards d. Notebooks Q12. What is the correct order for the following 'Sale of
Property
Ans. (d) Notebooks advertisement?
I. Available first floor DDA flat at Ashok
Seven types of media are used for advertisement. They
are Nagar, two bedrooms
with attached bathroom, modular kitchen, drawing etc.
newspapers, magazines, billboards, direct mail, radio, TV, IL. Located near main market, metro station at walking distance.
cinema and internet.
lI. For Sale
Q4. The choice of medium of advertisement depends on the V. Interested parties contact: M.L. Goyal. Ph-011-272X0X
contents of the message.
V. Price negotiable:
a. true b. false
a. I, 1, 1, V,V b. Ill, 1, 1,. V. IV
C. not sure d. may or may not be true
c. I,1, V, II, IV d.II, I,I,V. IV
Ans. (a) True
Ans. (b) I, . I, V, IV
The statement is true. The choice of medium of
advertisement depends on the contents of the message. Q13. Find the correct order of the following Sale of vehicle'
customer whom the advertisement wishes to attract and advertisement.
the money available for the advertisement. L. Contact Mr. Malhotra.983456XX
Q5. Basic principles of advertisement remains the same for I. Recently serviced, insurance for current year done.
different mediums. Expected price not below 2.40 lacs
a. true b. false
I. For Sale
C. not sure d. may or may not be true
Ans. (a) True IV. Available white Maruti Swift Dzire,2018 Model in excellent
The statement is true. Basic principles of advertisement working condition, 65,000 km run, average 12 km/litre,
remains the same for different mediums. An advertisement self driven, music system-Panasonic, black leather seat
in a newspaper would be different from that in a magazine. covers, other accessories intact.
6. Which of these contain no illustrations? a. I, 1, V, I b.II,1,1. IV
. TV c.I1, V, 1, d. II,, I, IV
b. Magazine Ans. () I1, IV, I,I
. Classified advertisements Q14. Which of the following is the characteristic of a classified
d. Cinema advertisement?
Ans. (c) Classified advertisements a. Being twO vague or wordy
Classified advertisements are small and one column wide. b. Use the same descriptive characteristics for each
These advertisements contain no illustrations advertisement
07. Which type of advertisement is written by an employer who c. Make full sentences
is looking for the services of a person in his organisation? d. The language should be according to the audience we are
a. Situation Vacant b. Situation Wanted referring to
c. For Sale d. To Let Ans.(4) The language should be according to the audience we are
Ans. (a) Situation Vacant referring to
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Q15. Flat No.12,Seva Nagar, Pune. Ground floor with
two bedrooms 21. There is a classifed ad in the Times ofIndia as:
having attached bathroom, car parking available, park facing,
Situatlon Wanted
best location, low maintenance charges and reasonable price
Awell-qualifed, experienced Hons graduate in history, g00d
This is a kind of classified advertisement for:
a. Situation Vacant communication and interpersonal skills. Salary negotiable.
b. For Sale
seeking a job; age-28 years; hardworking, specialised in
. For Purchase
history of Medieval India, familiar with places of historical
d. Accommodation Wanted interest in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur; cONTACT: Sonia
Ans. (b) For Sale
99975X00x
Ql6. In a 'Situation Wanted'case of classifed advertisement, which What is the error in this advertisement?
type of words must be used? a. Personal details such as
age and specialisation are
a. Good enough to attract the people mentioned in the end.
b. Post of
b. Indicative of personality and communication skils vacancy is not indicated
cExplaining information aboutthe topic .Both a. and b.
d. Perks
d. Mentioning about the personal details including opportunities for growth are not mentioned.
Ans. (c) Both a. and b.
Ans. (b) Indicative of personality and communication skills
Q17. Independent house at City Light Road to be used as
22. Atravel agency
wants office assistants. Here is an incomplete
draft of an advertisement for the classified columns of the
officer-cum residence, a medium-sized, preferably the cormer Bharat Times.
one, fúlly furnished and ready to move in. Reasonably priced.
Interested may contact Karan Kumar: 4564XXX. 0.ossoossss
Which of the following kind of classified advertisement is this? () ravel agency. Minimum graduate, fluent in
a. Situation Wanted b. To Let Englishwith pleasing personality, computer literate. Age
below 30 years. (ii).
c. For Purchase d. For Sale Salary commensurate with
Ans. (c) For Purchase competence and experience.
Contact Birla Travels, D 56,
Nehru Place, New Delhi.
Q18. You are very much qualified and experienced in the art of
dance and music in western culture and are over-anxious Complete the advertisement using the correct option.
a. (i)
to teach this art to the girl students. You will draft an Vacancy (i) Wanted office assistant for a (ii) Please come
advertisement for publication in a local daily beginning with: in person
a. Situation Wanted b. () Situation Wanted (i) Wanted office assistant for a
b. Sale and Purchase (i) Experience 0-1 year
c. Accommodation Wanted c. () Situation Vacant (i) Wanted office assistant for a
d. To let (i) Experience 0-1 year
Ans. (a) Situation Wanted d. () Situation Vacant (i) Wanted office assistant for a

Q19. While drafting To Let' advertisement, one must focus on: ii) Please come in person with resume
Ans. (c) ) Situation Wanted
(i) Wanted office assistant for a
a. classify the terms and conditions
b. write down the particulars of property. price range dnd
i) Experience 0-1 year
g23. See this classifed ad carefully and find
present condition out what is missing?
c. location and other facilities if any Property for Sale
d. All of the above HOUSE FOR SALE, at Mapusa Goa, spacious three bedrooms,
Ans. (d) Al of the above D/D servants quarters, fully furnished, well-maintained lawn
20. You have lost a library book issued in your name. You want and car parking facilities, Best location, Reasonable price
to write a classifñed advertisement giving the appropriate a. Selling price b. Surroundings
description of the book and the particulars of the bus you c. Contact details d. Location
travelled by the day you lost it. What will you write in your Ans. (c) Contact details
advertisement in the beginning? 24. Shivani Bodh is running a paying guest accommodation for
a. Write the name of the placement time and date where the working women. She places an advertisement in the classified
book was lost columns ofa newspaper listing the facilities provided by her
b.Write down the relevant particulars of the book lost and which include an attached bathroom, a separate entrance and a
give its description. reasonable rent. Complete the following advertisemet for her.
c Mention the correspondence address or the person to be Paying Guest Accommodation
contacted. Available () o n a single/sharing basis. (ii)|
d. Write down the ..Ground floor (ii) . . Fully furnished
type of classified such as 'Lost or
Found
before giving description. rooms with attached bath, Reasonable rent.
Ans. (d) Write down the type of classified such as Lost or Found' Contact: Shivani Bodh,
before giving description. A90/1, Aleo, Manali,
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a. ) deluxe paying guest accommodation q27. Amar of 18/237 B,Amira Kadal, Srinagar wants to sell his car
(i) suitable for working men and plans to buy a new one. Help him draft an advertisememt
i) with separate entrance for the sale of his old car to be placed in the classined
b. () deluxe paying guest accommodation columns of the Kashmir Daily.
Gi) suitable for working women
a)
(Gi) with separate entrance
2015 Model. light blue car, (c)
) an accommodation New tyres and seat covers. Expected price of
(d).
(i) suitable for working women
3.5 lakhs. Only genuine buyers (e).
(ii) with common entrance
d. () an accommodation Choose the most appropriate option:
Gi) facilties for working women (a) () Plot for Sale Gi) Area for Sale
Gi) with common entrance (i) Vehicle for Sale (iv) Vehicle for Purchase
Ans. (b) () deluxe paying guest accommodation Ans. (i) Vehicle for Sale
(i) suitable for working women ) () Swift Dzire available for sale
(i) with separate entrance i) Available for purchase
025. You're the editor of a national daily and come across an (ii) Available for rent
advertisement related to sale of household (iv) Swift available for sale
The the
of the ad is 'Household Goods For Sale. While reading
title goods. Ans. () Swift Dzire available for sale
advertisement, you find out 'Poor working condition. Prices (c)() 12.000 km capacity
(i) 12,000 km single owner-driven
as per the need. Evaluate the sentence for any problem.
a. condition and asking price are not correlated i) 12.000 km average
b. sentence is not drawing the reader's attention (iv) Self-driven
Ans. (i) 12.000 km single owner-driven
cstatement is not describing the perfect situation
d. there is not proper use of the sentence
(d) ) Stereo available (i) Kenwood stereo
as required ii) Old music player
Ans. (c) statement is not describing the pefect situation (iv) Seat belt
Ans. (i) Kenwood stereo
26. Tanushree Bajaj, who was recently allotted a plot in Shimla,
would like to sell it. Draft an advertisement for her for the
(e) ) Contact: Amira Kadal
classified columns of the Hindustan Times. (i) Contact: Amira Kada, Srinagar
i) Contact Amar, B-Amira Kadal, Jammu
(a) **********************sssnns

in residential area. 200 ()

(v) Contact: Amar, 18/237 B. Amira Kadal, Srinagar
ldeal
Mob: 999999xXXX
location. (d). . park facing. Contact Tanushree Baa
3. Vasant Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
Ans. (iv) Contact. Amar, 18/237 B, Amira Kadal, Srinagar
Marg. on week days only Mob: 999999XxX.
between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Phone: 267XXXX
Q28. Mr Sunil Gupta lost his passport while travelling in a bus from
Choose the most appropriate option: Sector 20 to Sector 14, Chandigarh. Draft an advertisement
a)) FOR SALE Gi) FOR PURCHASE to be placed in the Lost and Found' section of the classified
i) VACANT (v) SALE, SALE columns of a newspaper.
Ans. (i) FOR SALE. (a)
*ssassABAEussuesesnsen

() ) Area vacant in Shimla s*essaseessas**asnasaseas*sag Indlan, No. A 320001 (c). **s8aEBssGRR***essnss on

(i) Plot in Shimla 1st May on PTC route from Sector 20 to Sector 14, Chandigarh,
approximately 10 a.m. (d). m Sunil Gupta, 3 BC,
(Gi)Vacantplot Gautam Nagar, Chandigarh. Phone: 645XxXX. (e) . ************
(w) Land lying vacant
Ans.
(i) Plot in Shimla Choose the most appropriate option:
( ()sq. yards (i) metre square (a) ) FOUND i) LOST
il) TO LET (iv) LOST AND FOUND
i)sq km (iv) cm square
Ans. () sq. Ans. (i) LOST
yards
) () ldeal plot (b) )VISA (i) Passport
i) PAN No (iv) PAN CARD
)Commercial plot Ans. (i) Passport
(i) Parking area c) ) in Chandigarh (i) in Sector 20
(w) Residential area (i) in name of Sunil Gupta (iv) in Sector 14, Chandigarh
Ans.(1) Commercial plot Ans. (ii) in name of Sunil Gupta
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(d) (0 those who find Promising reward
(e) ()
(i) finder (1) Contact soon

(Hi) finder may contact Suitable reward promised

()
(v) contact (v) Price available
Ans. (il) finder may contact
Ans. (ii) Suitable reward promised

Long Writing TASKS

Letter Writing
Letter writing is the most commqn form
of written communication. .Create a context for developing the letter
It is a means of matter viz, the issue of
connecting people. Letter is better than a tele .Give details of the subject
phonic conversation, as it gives deeper, better and more creative labour-its causes, effects and posSIble ways to elimichild
expression of thought than a conversation on phone, The advent of the same.
eliminate
digital communication like e-mail has added to the (e) Job application
usefulness of letters. Writing letters is an art which
popularity and The main purpose of a job application is to expose
everyone must he
develop and master with continuous practice. best in you, to impress the employer. Therefore, to
Letters may be categorised into two the confidence of the employer, leter should be written
major types: a lucid manner. It should be simple, brief and include even
() Informal or personal letters which we write to our close
friends and relatives. essential detail It should clearly state the job for which
(i) Formal letters which include: applying
are and what you have to offer
Business letters or official letters (for making Such an application is generally accompanied bu
enquiries detailed bio-data/resume/curriculum vitae (CV) as iti
registering complaints, placing orders, asking for and
variously known, which contains the applicant's personal
giving information and sending replies).
details, academic details and the professional detais. t
Letters to the editors of newspapers (highlighting some
should be attached separately with the application.
social or political issue, giving
suggestions)
Application for job. Format of a Formal Letter

Formal Letters Sender's Address:

As the term indicates, formal letters are written in a thoroughly 350

Formal style. The language of a formal letter is impersonal and ob Sonigara Laurel

jective. Therefore, no informal expressions or greetings are used. Wakad Chowk

You have to be straightforward and to the point. Letters to goverm Pune
ment officials, business entrepreneurs, editors, coleagues, subor Date:
dinates fall under this category. The following few tips may help in 2 January. 20XX
writing formal letters OR
(a) To the government official January 2, 20XX
Initiate the tetter with seif-introduction followed by the Name/designation and complete address ofthe reciplent:
purpose of writing The Manager
Mention clearly what you want to be done R.R. Enterprises
Make request for necessary action Abu Lane
Meerut
() To boss colleague or subordinate
Show due respect but do not flatter Subject:
Clearty mention the purpose eg. asking for a promotion Salutation:
or seeking action on a proposal or making enquiry, ett. Sir/Madam,
() To business house Body
Always be polite even if you are making a complaint Content: It is the soul of the letter. It contains all the
Keep your tone pleasant information or news the writer wishes to share withthe
Quote reference number, order number, cheque/demand receiver. Sentences should be short and crisp. Do not
draft number, file number. code or ID numbers etc. as the forget to start a new paragraph for a new point.
need be Complementary close or subscription:
Convey your message in brief and meaningful way Yours truly, or Yours faithfully
() To the editors Signature
Begin with a reference to new events-recentdevelopment Name

etc. Designation
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Sample Despite laws made bythe government banning the use or
Letter to the editor of the loudspeakers and DJs after a particular time, people seem
Hindustan Times
rising level of noise pollution. complaining against to turn a deaf ear to what the government tells them.
Marriage processions till late night in the middle of the
606 cities and Dls loud music are all sources of noise which
Harmony Apartments have an adverse effect on old and the ailing members
Aundh of society Students are the main victims especially
Pune during examination days. Not only does it affect health
16 February. 20XX of the people but also their behaviour. It causes ailments
like hypertension, insomnia (sleeplessness). hearing
The Editor
impairment and what not.
The Hindustan Times
It all speaks volumes of il-planning on the part of the
New Delhi
government.Rules made must be implemented earnestly
Subject: Concern over Rising Level of Noise Pollution It is hoped that this concern if published in your reputed
Sir, newspaper will awake the authorities from their slumber
hrough the column of your esteemed and the needful will be done at the earliest possible.
newspaper, Yours truly,
Iwish to draw the attention of the concerned
authorities Anoop Mahant
towards the rising noise pollution in our cities.

Multiple CHOICE QUESTIONS

Q letters are sent to people whom we don't know on a: Q6. In business letters, the name and designation of the addressor
personal level.
is written on the:
a. Chain b. Informal
a. left margin b. right margin
c. Formal d. Reference
c at the centre d. None of these
Ans. () Formal
Ans. (a) left margin
Q2. Which of these is not a part of letter?
Q7. Suppose we don't know the recipient's name, how we can
a Date b. Greeting
close and end the letter?
c. Photo d. Signature a. Your's sincerely b. Affectionately yours
Ans. (c) Photo
c.Yoursfaithfuly d. None of these
Any letter must have seven parts: The writer's address, the Ans. () Yours faithfully
date, the courteous greeting or salutation, the main coritents Q8. Which of the following is the name given to the date and
address at the top in a formal letter?
ofthe letter, the courteous leave-taking. the signature and
the information on the envelope. a. Starting b. Closing

03. The writer's address is placed at the top left corner: Body d. Heading
Ans. (d) Heading
a.true b. false
09. How willyou end the main body of a formal letter?
C. not sure d. may or may not be true
a. By showing your love for the recipient
Ans. (a) true
b. By discussing the weather in your city
The statement is true. The writer's address is placed at the
c. By discussing the weather in the recipient's city
top left hand corner of the first page. The date should be
d. By telling the recipient what he shoutd be doing next
placed just below it.
Ans. (d) By telling the recipient what he should be doing next
4. The salutation is placed at the extreme left hand ofthe first
Q10. What would you say in the opening part of a formal letter?
page Ask how good the weather is in the recipient's city
a.
a. true b. false b. Inform the recipient why you are writing the letter
C. not sure d.may or may not be true
c. Discussing the reciplent if he is hale and hearty
Ans. (a) True d. Discussing how good the weather is in your city
The statement is true. The salutation is placed at the extreme Ans. (b) Inform the reciplent why you are writing the letter
left hand of the first page just below the date. Ql In which part of a fomal letter the key point of the letter is
95. In a formal letter,receiver's address includes: written?
a.Sir/Madam . Date a. Postscript b.Body.
.Receiver's name d. Sender's address c.Opening d.Closing
Ans. (c) Receiver's name Ans. (b) Body
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60 letters are generally precise
and
tothe pointwithous
hout
Q12. When you are writing a formal letter,what information might Q22. any unnecessary detail
you need?
b. Informal
a. Dates b. Names a. Formal
d. Business
C. Contact details d. All of these c. Personal
Ans. (d) Al of these Ans. (a) Formal

Q13. When writing formal letter, you think about who you
a are
Q 23. . .
letter is the reply to a complaint.
writing to. What else is inmportant? a. Adjustment
b. An enquiry
a. Why you are writing c. Collection d. Sales
b. What you need to tell the reader
Ans. (a) Adiustment
c. What you want the reader to do
d. All of the above Q24. In business letters, which of the following statement is True
Ans. (d) All of the above (T) or False (F)?
I. Signature is placed above the complimentary close.
Q14. Sincerely, is an example of a.. address.
II. Salutation is written after the
a. closing line b. F,F
a. T T
b. signature line
. T.F d. F.T
c. complimentary closing
Ans. (d) F, T
d. complimentary line
Signature is placed below the complimentary close
Ans. (c) complimentary closing
II. Salutation is written after the address.
Q15. There are 4 enters after the .. . dnd...
Q25. Usually the business letter is drafted in two styles.What are
a. heading, salutation
b. complimentary closing, recipients's address they?
c.complimentary closing, salutation a. Blocked, Unblocked b . Unblocked, Semi-blocked
d. body, recipient's address c. Blocked. Semi-blocked d. None of these
Ans. (b) complimentary losing, recipient's address Ans. () Blocked, Semi- blocked
016. Why are there 4 enters after the complimentary closing? Usually the business letter is drafted in Blocked or Semi
a. To make room for the letterhead
blocked styles
b. To make room for the body
Q26. Why does it help to plan a letter?
c.To make room for your signature
a. You can make a list of all the points you want to include
d. To make room for your address
Ans. (c) To make room for your signature b. You can decide how to order all the points in your letter
Q17. The heading includes: c. Both a. and b
a. your address and date b. recipient's addreiss and date d. None of the above
C. your address d. your address and time Ans. (a) You can make a list of all the points you want to include
Ans. (a) your address and date Q 27. When you are writing a formal letter to a company, what
018. The correct punctuation to use after a salutation is:
information do you include?
a. a comma only b. a colon only
C. a comma or colon d. a colon or exclamation mark a. Your address
Ans. (b) a colon only b. Both your address and the company's address
Q19. The last part of a business letter is the: c. Your date of birth
a. complimentary closing b. salutation
d. Only company's address
C. signature line d. signed signature
Ans. (b) Both your address and the company's address
Ans. (c) signature line
Q 20. When do you use the phrase 'Yours sincerely? 28. Which of the following are the characteristics of letter to the
a. In formal letters, when
you know the name of the person. editor?
b.In formal letters, when you don't know the name of the
a. Give your full name and address. Use pseudonym if you do
person.
c. In any kind of formal letter. not want the newspaper to publish your name

d. Only in business letters. b. Be concise and clear

Ans. (a) In formal letters, when c. Stick to the
you know the name of the person. point
Q21. Information necessary to include in a formal letter are: d. All of the above
a. dates, names and addresses Ans. (d) All of the above
b. dates, serial numbers and
locations Q 29. Letters to the editor are written to:
c. dates, relationship and age
a. newspaper b. school
d. date. preferred language and race
Ans. C.college d. club
(a) dates, names and addresses Ans. (a) newspaper
 What is the purpose of writing a English Core Class 12 Term-1| 61
To expres one's
letter to the editor? These lines are a part of:
request
b. To give warning about the a. business letter
issue b. letter of complaint (officlal)
To express one's opinion or
give
d. To inform the readers about a comment on current issue c letter to editor
a

certain issue d. letter of complaint (business)

4n ()
1o express
Ans. one s opinion or give comment on a current issue Ans. (C) letter to editor
03L Which or h e Toulowing is not the correct tone for letter to the 038, National Book Trust organised a week-long book tair a
Anna
editor? few
Chennai. You visited the fair and bought
a
a. Personal b. Amusing
Grounds,
books. You were pleased with the arrangements, enthusiasm
c.Formal d. Polite their
Ans. (a) Personal of the visitors and the fact that books have not yet lost
relevance in the world of the Internet.
n32. How should we address the audience of the letter?
To whom will you write this letter?
a. Dear Sir, or Dear Editor
b. Sir/Madam, a. Editor of newspaper
b. Letter of complaint to concerned authority
c. To the editor,
d. To whom It may concern, C. Business organisation
Ans. () To the editor, d. News channel
Ans. (a) Editor of newspaper
033. What would you do if you do not want the newspaper or
to
magazine to publish your name? 0 39. It is my humble request to the authorities concerned
and
a. Request the newspaper or magazine not to publish your name issue a certificate of verification of the domestic help
where
ask their neighbours to set up a neighbourhood watch
b. File a legal action against the newspaper or magazine
other especially
c.Request to write your pseudonym instead: anything else everyone can look out for the safety of each
the older people. I hope my concern will reach the ears of the
d. Write another letter to the editor
concerned authorities through your newspaper.
Ans. (a) Request the newspaper or magazine not to publish your name
The given part ofLetter is a type of:
g34. You're the editor for the school newspaper, and just received a. business letter b. letter to editor
the advice column from one of the journalists. The title of
C. complaint letter d. official letter
the column is Writing the PERFECT Paper. You begin reading
Ans. (b) letter to editor
the column and come across this baffing sentence in the first
You are going to write a letter about rash and reckless driving
paragraph. The worst thing you can do in an academic paper 040. measures. To
is insult your professor. Be sure to make corrections to your by the people in your city suggesting preventive
whom will you write this letter?
paper and always tip your waiter! b. Concerned authority
What is the problem with this sentence? a. News channel
c.Editor of newspaper d. Business organjsation
the journalist's sentences are not related to
a. Continuity ie. Ans. () Editor of newspaper
one another
Q41. suggest you look into these matters carefully as they will
b. Sentence has a good thesis and it captures the reader's
a better experience
attention help to improve your service and ensure
Moreover, it would be better if you could
generalisation and itcannot for the customers.
c. The journalist's statement is
a
mention the correct information about the facilities, which
be proven true
the partner websites..
you are willing to provide
on
of the column
d. The thesis is inconsistent with the subject
sentences are not related to What does these lines of the letter show?
Ans. (a) Continuity ie. the journalist's
a. Introduce the problem or issue
one another
b. Show relevant details about the topic
drivers is a:
0 35. Aletter about the rash driving by bus c.Provide solutions or suggestions to the problem
a. letter of complaint b. letter to editor
d. Summarise the main issue dealt with
. business letter d. official letter
to the problem
Ans. (c) Provide solutions or suggestions
Ans. (6) letter to editor concerned oficials to look into the matter
the 42. "l appeal to the
36. "legal parking of buses and trucks causing a nuisance to
with: and take necessary actions in this regard. I hope that the
residents of localities' is a topic associated
authorities would take stern action to regulate the prices so,
a. complaint letter b. business letter that empty pockets of the poor would not be exploited."
c letter to editor d. official letter
This part of letter provides:
Ans. (c) letter to editor
a. purpose of writing the letter
37. Mentioned here are a few lines of letter: b. Important details of the
letter
I would
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, to authorities
C. Suggestions or request
like to highlight the burning issue of women's education
d. Subject of the issue.
status in the family,
Scenario today in India, leading to their to authorities
whole.
Ans. (c) Suggestions or request
society and the nation as a
62 MASTERMND CHAPTERWISE QUEsTION BANK
appropriate option:
Choose the most
Q43. You are writing a letter to the editor of'The Hindu' on the fear dwellers
Mobilisation of city
that is spreading among people due to their anxiety over the (a) () around Sunrise
Apartments
Darkness
widespread terrorism in the world. i)
i) Road Safety in the colony
accidents
How will you give suggestions to curb any such antisocial : Concern about night
activities?
(v) around Sunrise
Apartments
Darkness
Ans. (i) residents
a. Strong steps should be taken to stop this act. condition of local
(b) ) pitlable in
b. Stringest methods must be taken to restore peace and miserable condition
of people residing colony
(i) of Sunrise Apartments
harmony in the country condition of residents
(Gi) pathetic
c. Interests of the nation must be observed at all costs. Gymkhana Road
d. The faith of the people should not be shattered. accidents occurring
at night
Ans. (b) Stringest methods must be taken to restore peace and (iv) frequent of residents of Sunrise Apartments
condition
harmony in the country
Ans. (ii) pathetic
Gymkhana Road

044. You are Amit/Amita staying at Sunrise Apartments, Gymkhana (C) ) accidents happen
Road, Pune. The main road leading to this colony has three (i) accidents are on a rise
accidents
open manholes causing frequent accidents at night.The street (ii) there are rising
occur
light is also not available. Complete this letter to the Editor of iv) most accidents
on a rise
The Times of India'expressing your concern about the apathy Ans. (i) accidents are
situation
of the authorities towards this situation. Also suggest ways (d) ) reate worse
and cause pollution
to mobilise city dwellers, with the help of school children, for (i) emit bad smell
lead to accidents
the cause of safe roads. (i) give foul smell and
(iv) create air pollution
C-4 emit bad smell and cause pollution
Ans. (i)
Sunrise Apartments (e) ) To avoid the danger
Gymkhana Road provide safety to passengers
(i) To
Pune ii) To protect the passers-by
June 13, 20xx
(v) To mobilise city dwellers
The Editor Ans. (v) To mobilise city dwellers
The Times of India inhabited mainly
Q45. Gandhinagar is a thickly populated locality
Mumbai there is no Amul milk
by working-class people. Unfortunately,
Subject: (a). * usstensesss*********** booth in the locality. Complete the letter in to the editor of
Sir a local daily drawing the attention of the authorities to the
columns of your esteemed newspaper, to
Iwish
Through the problem faced by the people, requesting them to open a milk
draw the kind attention of the relevant authorities towards booth. You are Sham/Shobha, 4, Gandhinagar, Mumbai.
Would like to draw the attention
the (b). . Shobha
of the relevant authorities towards the issue of three open 4. Gandhinagar
manholes on the main road leading to our colony. These open Mumbai
manholes are turning Into death traps for the residents who
15th March, 20XX
have demanded that the authorities concerned take steps to
cover them. Moreover. our colony has no street lights, since The Editor
the just two months. There are no street lights even on the The Hindustan News
main road leading to our colony. With the open manholes and: Mumbai
lack of street lights. (c).********en**sssss**s**********s
The road gets dark Subject:(a)ww.
after seven in the evening People fear going out, not only to Respected Sir/Madam,
avoid accidents but also to avoid being prey to unscrupulous am Shobha, a resident of Gandhinagar. I am writing to youn
elements.The open manholes not only (d).. ************************** but
Du order to (b). **sstsssssstbssnss*astsssse in my locality
are also a
breeding ground for mosquitoes Gandhinagar has a huge population that comprises daly
Motorists, elders, and children are the main victims of these wagers. Still, the area does not have an Amul milk bootn.
manholes, and manytimes, accidents have been reported due The residents () s they have to walkupto
10 kilometers every morning to This h
tothese open manholes. Whenever torrential rains hit the (d).
areas,they cause even more problems. (e). also led to black marketing. The people of the area are gettng
the cause for safe roads, we plan to organise a student rally; harassed.
fromSunrise Apartments main gate to Mr. Rehan Pande, the As the situation is serious, I request you to it throug
highlight towards
current MP's house. it
your newspaper so, that the (e)
hope this letter willelicit a suitable response from our elected and do the needful
representatives. Thanking You
Yours sincerely Yourssincerely
Amita Shobha
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English Core Class 12 Term-1|
Choose the most appropriate option: (v) become worried
(a)()No milk booth in locality (in) get tired
Ans. (1) face many problems
(i) Absence of milk booth in Gandhinagar
(d) ) arrange for milk products
(ii) To open milk booth
i) purchase milk
(v) Regarding milk booth in Gandhinagar (i) get their daily stock of milk and milk products
Ans. (i) Absence of milk booth in Gandhinagar items
(v) get the needed amount of grocery and household
(b) ) raise the issue of the absence of an Amul milk booth Ans. () get their daily stock of milk and milk products
(i) establish an Amul mlk booth
(e) () Amul authorities are sensitised
(i) open a temporary milk booth () people look into the matter
(iv) make you aware about the opening of milk booth (i) authorities can know about
Ans. () raise the issue of the absence of an Amul milk booth-
(v) people become sensitive
(c) () suffer with i) face many problems Ans.() Amulauthorities are sensitised

Article Writing
Writing an article is not at all an easy job. It is a skill in itself saw the steepest fall in the presence of people between the
which involves creativity, wide range of vocabulary, knowledge months of February and March compared to the presence between
of the subject and above all a student's expressional skills. For January and February. At the same time, there was a considerable
mastering this skill one needs to develop a reading habit--reading increase in traffic from residences which indicates that more peo
newspapers, magazine articles, etc. For writing a good piece of ple were staying at home. Due to the restrictions on railway, road
article, the following tips may help a student: and air traffic, people attached with different work places stayed
Title of the article should be catchy, thought provoking and home to work online. Visit to national parks, beaches and public
descriptive. It should usually contain 4-6 words, but it can be a gardens reduced drastically.
single word or a phrase or even a sentence. In most cases, the title The outbreak of drastically spread Covid-19 has brought the entire
is given in the question. world to a standstill. While the wortld waits for its remedy, health
to stay
The body of an article should be cohesive. It should be well experts advise that the best way to control the spread is
structured eg. a distinct beginning-- the middle and then the indoors and maintain social distance. So, in order to control the
announced its first stage of na-
conclusion. The words, sentences and paragraphs should flow in a pandemic, the government of India
tional lockdown for 24 days from March 22 to April 14.
natural and coherent manner leading to the main thought of the
Given the rising numbers of confirmed cases and deaths in the
article.
country, the lockdown was extended to May 3. This was the
sec
Divide the article into 3-4 paragraphs each touching the single
ond round of lockdown. The Government had to assure adequate
thoughtline.
definite purpose. Before you plunge into supply of food and shelter for the underprivileged citizens, espe-
Write your article with a cially the unorganised working sector (the worker) and daily wage
the main stream, make whether you are writing to inform
sure
labourers.
to entertain them or to convince them.
people to persuade them, doctors, policemen, drivers
As many stood on the frontline-the
The clarity of purpose will ensure clarity in the choice of your style. and grocery shop owners-fighting against the virus, the govern-
the question statement
Quite often, enough information isgiven in ment needed to do everything for the safety, of the
real corona
and in the verbal/visual inputs which accompany it, which needs only
warriors.
of sentences. So students
interpretation, editing and expansion The extended lockdown had both positive and negative implica-
can very smartly utilise the same. tions on the people and society at large. As the global economy
Do not forget to write the name of the writer which is mentioned was now facing the worst recession, the impact was experienced by
below the title or at
in the question. You may write it on top, just
value point for it.
all.
the end. But it must be written because you get With only essential commodities being produced, there was a neg

Sample ative impacton both the supply and demand side of the market

(Covid-19) the chain, with a fall in GDP and rise in unemployment. Large scale in
To check the spread of Corona Virus Disease
cement were badly hit.
countrywide Lockdown for 24 dustries like automobiles, steel and
indian Government declared the
fourteen days more Despite the negative impacts, there is a brighter side of the lock
days which extended to 19 days more, then for down as wel.
Write article on how this lockdown influenced
and so
o.. an
The lockdown contained and reduced
the number of Covid-19 in-
the life of the people. (Word Limit 120-150 words) the infected patients to recover
fections and gave enough time to
India
Impact of Lockdown on People in and break the chain of this invisible enemy.
By: Shruti XI-A March 22, there has been a fallin
Since, the first lockdown began
on
countries took
lo check the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, several the pollution level-cleaner air and improved quality
of river water.
speaking, as a result of the lock
to imposing lockdown. Universally The lockdown has transformed people into disciplined, law abiding
finds.
down, public mobility has declined sharply, a google report citizens which was a challenge for the government.
in India, retail and recreational places like malls
and cinema halls
 64 MASTER MND CHAPTERWIse QueION BANK
Multiple CHOICE QUESTIONS

the article:
is a written work published in a: Q10. Here
is given extractfrom
an

Which of the following Our freedom is taken away from us when terrorism striker
digital/print medium for the motive of propagating the news,
free. Today, terrorism has beca
analysis of result or for educational motive? in us the fear of being
an international problem which has affected almost all
a. Speech b. Article
nations directly or indirectly. As we experience a systematic
c. Debate d. Composition
Ans. (b) Article breakdown, the need of the hour is that the world unites as
02. Which points ofthe subject should be necessarily emphasised one in fighting for a cause which affects the entire humanit
in an article? What should be the appropriate title of this extract?
a. Argumentative piece b. First sentence a. Threat of terrorism
. Primary and
imperative points d. Ultimate sentence b. Terrorism-a great menace to humanity
Ans. (c) Primary and imperative points c. Voice against terrorism
03. Which part ofthe article should be catchy, thought provoking d. How to eradicate terrorism
and descriptive? Ans. (b) Terrorism-a great menace to humanity
a. Title b. Body Q11. Should you have a particular type of audience in mind when
c. Question statement d.Concluding sentence writing the article?
Ans. (a) Title a. Yes, you definitely should
04. Whatshould be the form of input and output in an article? b. Depending on the article
a. Verbal descriptive b. Visual argumentative c.No articles are for the general population
c. Verbal, visual d. Both a. and b. d.I didn't even watch the presentation
Ans. (d) Both a. and b. Ans. (a) Yes, you definitely should
Q5. Write the correct sequence of the following in an article. Q12. An article can be made more interesting by:
I. Clear and accurate content a. writing long sentences the entire time.
I. Eye-catching title
b. writing short sentences the entire time.
II. Paragraph introducing the theme
C. asking rhetorical questions.
Logical arrangement of ideas d. using really formal language.
V.Conclusion and suggestions Ans.() asking rhetorical questions
a. I,II, I, IV,.V b.II, 1. II, IV,V
. I1, I, IV, V
Q13. The opening paragraph in an article writing must:
d. I, I, IV, M, V
a. catch attention
Ans. (b) I, I. MI, IV. V
b. arouse interest
Q6. The first paragraph in the body of article should give an
C. state what the article is about
account of:
d. All of the above
a. complete analysis of subject matter
Ans. (d) All of the above
b. possible types of problem
C. topic introduction Q14. How can you develop a cause-effect relationship in an article
d. corrective actions of the situation. writing?
Ans. (c) topic introduction a. Limit and control what.you plan to discuss
Q7. An article should always begin with: b. Use facts to support the claims
proper sequence of ideas b. strongest point
a. C. Give examples to support the views
Cgeneral quote d. brief introduction d. Both b. and c.
Ans. (b) strongest point Ans. (d) Both b. and c.
Q8. Making small sentences in an article help to:
Q15. Personal observations and predictions are given as .
a. not deviate from the
topic. article.
b. restrict the scope of
grammatical inaccuracies a. introduction b. conclusion
.avoid repetition of ideas.
d. avoid syntax errors. C. suggestion and solutions d. logical views
Ans. (6) restrict the scope of Ans. (b) conclusion
grammatical inaccuracies.
Q9. What should be the proper sequence of ldeas in an article Ql6. What should not be included in an article about scarcity of
writing? clean drinking water?
a. Introduce-Analyse-Conclude-5uggest a. Contamination of water
b. Introduce-Suggest-Analyse-Conclude b. Awareness of clean drinking habits
c. Introduce-Analyse-Suggest-Conclude
c. Suggestions about linking of rivers
d.Introduce-Analyse-Conclude
Ans. (c) Introduce-Analyse-Suggest-Conclude
d. Threat to future of mankind
Ans. (d) Threat to future of mankind
 comparison and contrast is required to be made in EnglishCore Class 12 Term-1| 65
a.give suggestions about the issue articles to: The Art of Wrting Letters
b.argue as to why your views are Radha Jaln, Class XI, New Horizons School
oresent arguments ina
better There was a time when
(a) .. Much of History and
d. support the views.
convincing manner ********"ersssesesee

Science is constructed from letters left

by great men in the
Ans. (b)aargue as to why your views are
better.
past. Unfortunately, today, (6). for most people.
No longer does le in wait for the postman because ()
one
10.
Subheading are useful in articles because. ******9******* O f the time is junk mail, bills, and
a. they help organise ideas. magazines.
Time has become such a
b. they keep things fresh
precious commodity, and ordinan
mail so slow that it is termed
'snail-mail'! In this fast-paced
c they don't do anything useful age. even if one has the time to write a
long letter (d)
d. they provide important In the 21st century, where
information. brevity and speed are of
Ans. (a) they help organiseideas the utmost importance, letter
writing,
with its rich descriptions
a19. In article writing a by-line is.. and narratives, has been discarded (e)
.w. The
**************** telephone is another means of communication that has
a. an extra piece of information
sounded the death knell for the art of
b. the name of the writer letter-writing. It is good
to hear the voices of your loved ones. But
C. pointless sometimes at that
time, one forgets all the things one would like to and also
d. part of a goal line say
ask.
Ans.(6) the name ofthe writer With the dying out of the
art of letter writing. (f)
*********
020. What should be included in your article? .is also dying out. While email
is a good way to keep in touch.
a. Only my own opinion it cannot replace the thrill of
receiving a letter, which you read.
b.At least 6 set aside, and read
rhetorical questions again.
C. A range of different Choose the most appropriate option:
techniques to persuade/argue
d. Lots of technical language and (a) ) letter writing was considered an art
jargon.
Ans.(c) A range of different i) letter writing was traditionally important
techniques to persuade/argue i) there was no use of letter writing
g21. Why should the last paragraph make some reference to the (iv) we were doing letter writing
opening paragraph? Ans. (0) Letter writing was considered an art
a. To make it look neater
(b) () letter writing has become important
b. It shouldn't i) letters are not important
c. To confuse the reader i)letter writing is a dying art
d. To draw the points together and conclude (iv) we do not write letters
Ans. (d) To draw the points together and conclude Ans. (ii) letter writing is a dying art
22. An article needs a headline . c) ) what he does
a. only if you can think of one (i) what he brought
b. to be catchy and encourage people to read it (i) what he will bring most
(iv) what he use to do
c to be in capital letters and bold
Ans. (ii) what he will bring most
d to be long and detailed (d) () no one would readit
Ans. (6) to be catchy and encourage people to read it
(i) the receliver has no time or patience to read it
023. An article should present information in a long and sustained ii) the receiver didn't read it
piece of writing on: (v) the receiver would lose the patience
a.expressing arguments in favour of or against a stated Ans. (1)the receiver has no time or patience to read it

hypothesis or event (e) () due to fast e-mal

b. investigation of an issue () in favour of the faster, briefer e-mail
coffering suggestions to an issue n) as there is importance of e-mail now
d. encapsulating the central theme about an event (Iv) due to the growing Importance of speed posts
S (2) expressing arguments in favour of or against a stated Ans.(i) in favour ofthe faster, briefer e-mail
hypothesis or event ( ) emotions of people
A.In today's world of instant communication, the art ofwriting (i) way of writing e-mals
(i) art of expressing one's feelings and emotions
letters to friends, parents, cousins is long forgotten. Complete
of penning (v) art of behaving with others
he following article on the joyful experience
Ans. (l) art of expressing one's feelings and emotions
etters packed with emotions and personal triumph.
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Q25. Corruption has become the order
of the day. It has entered all youth are bound to succeed in the long run in demolishing and
walks of life. Complete the article
for your school magazine vanquishing this social evil which has earned us a bad name
on The Role of Youth in
Combating Corruption. You are
Vijay/ineeta. Choose the most appropriate option:
Role Of Youth in (a) ) has reached unprecedented proportions
Combating Corruption
(i) has increased a lot
By: Vijay
The problem of corruption is not new (i) has become alarming
though it (a) ****

i n recent years. It is old (iv) has raised new issues

as as society itself and cuts across
nations, cultures, races and classes of people. Corruption is Ans. () has reached unprecedented proportions
rampant in our political and social life and like cancer seems (b) ) a barrier created
to be gnawing into the vitals of the It has been
society. argued (i) obstacle for development
that (b). ***************.* ....of poor countries is corruption. The (i) one of the many obstacles to the development
youth of the society have a lot of responsibility in combating
iv) barrier hampering the improverment
corruption. They are aware ofthis phenomenon but negligent Ans. (i) one of the many obstacles to the development
towards this issue. It is the youth, especiallythe students, who
have to take cudgels against the demon of corruption and
(c) ) combating corruption
crush it altogether. (i) holding anti-corruption drives
A beginning can be made in this direction by (¢) .. ****************"************I
(i) entering into all walks of life
The ill-effects of corruption in public life should be publicised
(v) providing solutions to remove corruption
Ans. (i) holding anti-corruption drives
through the internet, facebook and blogs. The uprising young
citizens need to join hands as one and battle against corruption. (d) (i) made people aware about the samme
(i) create curiosity among the people
Iney (a) rural areas and equip them
more so in

with knowledge about this burning issue. Recently the name (ii).need to spread knowledge about corruption
of Anna Hazare has become synonymous with combating iv) need to spread awareness
corruption so the youth of India have an idol among them: Ans. (iv) need to spread awareness.
whom follow. The dedicated efforts of the honest
they can