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Class 8 English
Writing
Quiz 1
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in blank number
(3) _____.
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I'll tell you what we can do
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I have a brilliant idea
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What you can do for us
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What I purpose is
Explanation
Option A 'I'll tell you what we can do' is the appropriate choice to fill in the blank (3), As it can be inferred from the conversation between the shop assistant and the customer, that the book the customer is looking for isn't available in the store, and the assistant tells him that they'll inform him when it is available. Therefore option A refers to the suggestion that the customer leaves his phone number so he can be contacted later.
Therefore option A forms the right choice here, whereas other options are not relevant as per the context.
Choose the most suitable option to complete the dialogue.
Ravi : Give me a call when you get back from the trip.
Ria : _________________
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I' m Sorry to hear that.
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I'll surely do that.
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Why should I call You?
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My trip will exhaust me !
Explanation
The correct answer here is Option B). This is because it is the proper, polite and more importantly appropriate thing to say after one asks you to call them after a trip is over; all other options are incorrect and do not fit as a response - Option A) is used to express one's condolences; Option C) is rude and Option D) is irrelevant.
CHOOSE THE BEST RESPONSE TO COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION.
Choose the most formal way to end a call with a colleague.
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I regret that I have to go now. Good bye.
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I have to hang up now. Bye!
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I'm afraid I'll have to go now. Good bye.
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I cant talk right now. Ciao.
Explanation
Since the question specifically says formal, the best way to end the conversation is Option C) - it is formal, precise and also polite and not casual, all of which are necessary to end conversation with a colleague in a formal setting.
Your friend who lives abroad is visiting next month. You are writing him a letter. How will you end the letter?
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I look forward to meeting you
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Can't wait to see you
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Anxiously anticipating your arrival
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I kindly request you to come soon
Explanation
Since it is specified that the relation is that between two friends; it is important the closing statement be warm and casual, and not too overly formal. Since 'Can't wait to see you' is the best fit for this criteria, it is the most appropriate answer.
The other options are too formal in tone to be used while talking to a friend.
CHOOSE THE MOST
APPROPRIATE RESPONSE.
Which of the following is the most appropriate way to begin a reply to a letter/an email from a friend?
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I am grateful for.
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Anyways, the reason I'm writing.
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I am not happy about.
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Lovely to hear from you.
Explanation
Since the question specifically mentions that the email is being started, Option D) is appropriate as it is often a phrase that is used at the start of an email or letter, one that is replying to an already received message. It is also friendly and warm, and expresses engagement. All other options are inappropriate.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate answer.
Principal: Mr. D'Souza, Annual Day is coming up. I've been wondering whom to invite as our chief guest this year. Do you have any suggestions?
Teacher : __________________________
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Who? Me? I haven't a clue. How would I know anybody important enough?
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Well, I don't really know anyone. But I can find out. I'll ask Mrs. Sharma.
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Why are you making such a fuss, Sir? You'll find someone. You know so many important people.
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Oh, there must be lots of people simply dying to be asked. Should be no problem at all.
Explanation
Options A) and C) are too rude for a gentle interrogative question.
Option B) is more gentle and a reply to the suggestion asked for.
So, B) is the correct answer.
CHOOSE THE BEST RESPONSE.
In an interview, if you face a question that you arent sure of the answer to, what would be the best way to respond ?
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Can you repeat the question please ?
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Could you change the question ?
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Is it okay if dont answer this ?
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May I think about it for a moment ?
Explanation
Since the question specifically mentions that
the setting is that of an interview, and it is a question that you cannot immediately answer, your response needs to be polite and one that conveys that you need a little time to think about the question without flat out saying that you don't know the clear answer. Since Option D) is one that meets this criteria, it is the correct answer. All other answers are inappropriate.
To : Ajay
From : Arun
I have extra classes today and will be home late.
I can't afford to miss any more classes!! Tests coming up and have already skipped the last two. Can you record the US Open finals for me at 6 P.M.?
Thanks
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Arun wants to make sure he doesn't miss the finals.
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Arun wants Ajay to stay at home till the finals are over.
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Arun wants Ajay to get a film about the finals for them to watch.
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Ajay wants Arun to miss the classes.
Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:
Geeta: _________ (Should/Can) we come pick you up, or will you be able to reach there yourself?
Saina: I think I ____________ (could/can) manage to reach there on my own, thanks.
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Should; could
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Should; can
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Can; could
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Can; can
Explanation
'CAN' is used to give options or explain that you have the ability to do something, while 'SHOULD' is used to give a personal opinion.
The correct answer is Option B. Geeta suggests to pick Saina up but Saina states that she 'can' manage. Also the tense of verbs align with the tense of the context mentioned.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as the meaning and the tense of both the verbs do not align to the context appropriately at the same time.
Complete the following dialogue by selecting the right option:
Dave: Hi, Norris! I ________ (heard/ am hearing) you'll be in town next week.
Norris: Hi, Dave! Yes, I __________ (have/had) a meeting there and will be staying for three days.
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heard; have
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heard; had
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am hearing; have
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am hearing; had
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A. The tense of the verbs matches the situations of the sentences given. The news is already 'heard' by Dave and the meeting is scheduled, so Norris says, "I have a meeting...".
Options B, C and D are incorrect as the tense of the verb and the agreement of the verb to the subject of both the verbs mentioned do not match to the context at the same time.
Tony has been invited to a charity event by his manager. He is writing a letter to thank him and accept the invitation. What kind of letter should he write?
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Formal letter
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Informal letter
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Semi-formal
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Business letter
Explanation
Tony has a professional relationship with his manager.
A
semi-formal
letter is written to someone whom we
know by name
and with whom we have a
professional or business relationship
with, for instance; teacher, accountant, landlord, etc.
Thus option C is the correct answer.
Optins A,B,D are incorrect.
For which kind of letter would the following line be appropriate?
How's the shifting going?...
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formal
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informal
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semi-formal
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business
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. The tone of the writer is very personal and friendly making it a part of a informal letter. Option C is incorrect as semi-formal letters are generally used to convey some serious news and has a little serious tone to it. Options A and D are incorrect as the sentence do not match to their formats.
For which kind of letter would the following sentence be appropriate?
I hope you can replace it promptly with a functioning unit.
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formal
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informal
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semi-formal
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personal-business
Explanation
It is both a formal and a personal-business letter as we can understand from the given context. It is formal because the tone of the sentence suggests it and as the person writing the letter is making a personal request to the receiver to replace something, it is a personal-business letter as well. Hence options A and D are the correct answers.
O
ptions B and C
are
incorrect because the letter is from someone who is in a position of authority
making a personal request for the replacement and hence cannot be a semi-formal or informal letter.
Look at the following sentence:
I am pleased to inform you that....
For which kind(s) of letter would this phrase be appropriate?
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Formal
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Informal
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Business
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Apology
Explanation
The tone of the given sentence is very formal. The tone is not personal or that of regret. This phrase is appropriate for formal and business letters.
Thus options A and C are correct.
Options B and D are incorrect.
Complete the dialogue by choosing the correct option to fill in the blank:
Mother: Son, you ____________ (are working since/have been working since) morning. Perhaps it's time you took some rest.
Son: Mom, I _________ (am not as tired/was not as tired) as you think. But since you say so, I will _________ (took some rest/take some rest).
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are working since; am not as tired
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are working since; was not as tired
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have been working since; am not as tired
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have been working since; was not as tired
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C. In a dialogue, present tense is used to write about an immediate event or happening. Also the subject and the verb agree in the given option.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as either the tense or the agreement to the verb does not align according to the context.
Look at the following salutation:
'Dear Mr. Jones,'
For which kind(s) of letter would this salutation be appropriate?
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Formal letter
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Informal letter
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Business letter
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Semi-formal letter
Explanation
Formal letters begin with either a general salutation: Respected Sir/Ma'am (when the name is not known) or by using 'Dear': Dear Mr./Miss X.
Semi-formal letters too begin with 'Dear', since such letters are written to someone whom you know and respect.
Hence, both options A and D are correct.
Option B: Informal letters are written to friends or relatives. While addressing a close one, you don't call them by the title and surname 'Mr. Jones'. Hence, B is incorrect.
Option C: Business letters are generally strictly professional and do not use 'dear'. Hence, C is incorrect.
Hari was driving above the speed limit and has been pulled over by a police inspector. Complete the conversation between him and the police inspector.
Police: Sir, you were driving above the speed limit. I'm afraid I am going to have to give you a ticket.
Hari: _____________________________
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Hello, Sir. Alright, please give me the ticket.
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Sir, I am very sorry. I really hadn't realized. It won't happen again.
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Sir I am very sorry. I really hadn't realized. It won't happen again.
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"Sir, I am very sorry." "I really hadn't realized. It won't happen again."
Explanation
The correct response is Option B. Hari realizes his mistake and apologizes to the officer and ensures that it would not be repeated. The use of pronoun, punctuation and the tense is appropriate.
Option A is incorrect as the response is impolite and abrupt for the context.
Option C is incorrect as the punctuation marks are not properly used.
Option D is incorrect as double inverted commas are not required in this format of dialogue writing.
In which format would you write about the following:
Losing your favorite coffee mug
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Diary entry
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Journal
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Article
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Headline
Explanation
The correct format is Option A. Diary entry is used to account personal feelings and thoughts. 'Losing your favorite coffee mug' may have a feeling of sadness and loss for an individual only and thus should be written as a 'diary entry'. Options B and C are incorrect as journals and articles are used to express news for public interest. Option D is incorrect as it does not adhere to the format of descriptive writing.
In which format would you write about the following:
Feelings and thoughts on parents' wedding anniversary
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Dialogue
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Journal
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Diary entry
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Poster
Explanation
The correct format is Option C. Diary entry is used to account personal experiences. 'Feelings and thoughts on parents' wedding anniversary' i completely personal and thus should be written as a 'diary entry'. Options A, B and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of writing personal experiences. Each of them have a different purpose.
In which format would you write about the following:
Birth of your first niece
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Speech
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Headline
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Poster
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Diary entry
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D.
In a diary entry, the writer pours his feelings, emotions and thoughts like talking to a best friend. The language used is informal and personal depicting the correct emotion felt at the moment.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as the purposes of these formats do not match to the given context.
In which format would you write about the following issue:
A missing wallet
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Headline
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Poster
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Classified advertisement
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Nonclassified advertisement
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C. A classified advertisement is the most common type of advertisement in a news paper where the advertisements are placed under specified headings. They have limited space and specific information and are charged accordingly. So, if you want to write about a missing wallet, it would be written as a 'classified advertisement'.
Option A is incorrect as a headline gives us a overview of an article.
Option B is incorrect as a poster is used to provide information or promotion in an eye-catchy manner.
Option D is incorrect as a non-classified advertisement or a display advertisement do not have any specified page or a heading and there is no limitation of space for the advertiser.
Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:
Maya: Hi, Sonam! __________ (have you heard/will you hear) the news about the plane crash in Delhi?
Sonam: Hi, Maya! Oh, no I ________ (hadn't/haven't). I hope no one was killed.
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have you heard; hadn't
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have you heard; haven't
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will you hear; hadn't
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will you hear; haven't
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. Maya asks Sonam about a recent plane crash in Delhi and Sonam has not heard about it. The conversation demands the usage of 'Present tense' in both the cases.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as the tense of the verb used in them does not align to the context.
Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:
Sushma: I don't think I _________ (can/could) go for the trip next month.
Neela: Oh no! ______ (May/ Should) I ask why?
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can; May
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can; Should
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could; May
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could; Should
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A. Sushma gives her opinion about not going for the trip the next month. So, 'can' is used. Neela wants to asks her the reason but does not want to insist her on answering and so 'may' is used.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as the modals used do not align to the context.
In which format would you write about the following:
Searching for a personal tutor for your child
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Headline
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Poster
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Advertisement
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D. An advertisement is message or a promotion placed in newspaper, magazines or periodicals. Here, 'Searching for a personal tutor for your child' should be published as an advertisement.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as the purpose of these formats of writing is different from the one given in the question.
Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:
Mechanic: I _______ (have been fixing; have fixed) the problem with the engine, but let me know if anything goes wrong again.
Customer: Ok, thank you for your help. I _________ (will/would) let you know.
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have been fixing; will
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have been fixing; would
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have fixed; will
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have fixed; would
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C. The mechanic has finished with his fixing work and so we use 'Present Perfect' tense to say 'have fixed' and the customer will let the mechanic know of any problem in the future so we use 'Future Tense' to say 'will let you know.'
Options A, B and D are incorrect as the tense of both the verbs mentioned do not align to the context at the same time appropriately.
Identify the change in the line/phrase which best suits a diary entry:
Meeting your favorite actor
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As she walked out of the shop, she came face to face with her favorite actor...
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My expression betrayed my complete admiration for...
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You won't believe what happened today...I met my favorite actor!
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I met my favourite actor today while leaving a shop.
Explanation
In a diary entry, the writer pours his feelings, emotions and thoughts like talking to a best friend. The language used is informal and personal depicting the correct emotion felt at the moment.
The correct answer is Option C. The writer was shocked and excited to meet her favorite actor.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of a diary entry according to the given context.
In which format would you write about the following:
Helping an old couple cross the road
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Poster
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Diary entry
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Advertisement
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Journal
Explanation
The correct format is Option B. 'Helping an old couple cross the road' may have given an individual immense pleasure and satisfaction and he can account his emotion through his diary entry. Option A is incorrect as a poster generally has images or quotes to depict a thought or feeling. Option C is incorrect as an advertisement is
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event or publicizing a job vacancy. Option D is incorrect as a journal is
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or professional activity.
In which format would you write about the following:
A new vegetarian restaurant opening in your neighborhood
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Headline
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Article
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Report
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Advertisement
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D. An advertisement is message or a promotion placed in newspaper, magazines or periodicals. Here, if one has to promote a new vegetarian restaurant opening in your neighborhood, it should be published as an advertisement.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as the purpose of these formats of writing is different from the one given in the question.
Select the best version of the following to create sentence variation:
(Ensure the meaning of the sentence remains the same)
I had studied the chapter. I knew the answer.
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Since I had studied the chapter, I knew the answer.
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I knew the answer and I had studied the chapter.
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The chapter had been studied by me and hence, I knew the answer.
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I had studied the chapter. I, therefore, knew the answer.
In which format would you write about the following:
A local school is searching for a receptionist
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Headline
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Advertisement
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D. An advertisement is message, information or a promotion placed in newspaper, magazines or periodicals. Here, if a local school is searching for a receptionist, it should be published as an advertisement.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as the purpose of these formats of writing is different from the one given in the question.
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