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Class 8 English
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Quiz 6
Identify the best topic sentence for the following paragraph:
In European universities, students do not need to attend classes. As a matter of fact, German professors usually do not even know the names of their students. On the contrary, in the United States, students must attend every class and may be penalized for not doing so. Additionally, in the European system, students usually only have to appear for one comprehensive examination after their four or five years of study. On the other hand, in the American system, each semester ends with an exam and there are numerous assignments, quizzes, and tests throughout the semester.
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Students prefer to study in Europe rather than America.
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University systems can vary considerably from country to country.
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There is considerable debate as to which is better: the European education system or the American education system.
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The American education system is more rigorous than the European education system.
Explanation
The best topic sentence for the paragraph is Option B. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief and in this option the diversity in university systems in depicted appropriately. Options A, C and D are incorrect as all of these options are bringing in a comparison between the two universities as to which one is better, but that is not the central idea of the paragraph. The paragraph just mentions about the two systems.
Select a suitable topic sentence for the paragraph below:
For instance, people like the Eskimos, who live in places that have few trees, build temporary homes out of ice blocks. People who live in deserts, however, build houses out of mud or clay, which provide good insulation from heat and are readily available in their surroundings. In places where forests are plentiful, such as Northern Europe and Russia, homes are made out of wood. In the South Pacific, where there are many bamboo and palm trees, people use the tough, fibers of these plants to build their houses.
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People usually build homes out of things that they find around them.
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House construction in various parts of the world depends mainly on the availability of building materials.
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The climatic conditions in an area determine the kind of homes people build.
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The availability of trees is an important factor in the building of homes.
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The correct topic sentence is Option C. A topic sentence states the point about topic the writer wishes to make about the subject. Here, the two main points are types of houses in the different parts of the world and the building materials of these houses. Option A is incorrect as the sentence is too general and is talking about 'building houses by people'. Option C is incorrect as this sentence specifies the climatic conditions directly. Option D is incorrect as it does not adhere to the essence of the paragraph.
Which option contains the best topic sentence?
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Abraham Lincoln was an influential leader.
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Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809.
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Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809, was one of the most influential politicians in the history of America.
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I am going to write about Abraham Lincoln.
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The best topic sentence is Option C. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief. Here, the paragraph is about Abraham Lincoln and Option C introduces the paragraph appropriately. Options A and B are incorrect as they are information about Abraham Lincoln which can be a part of the paragraph individually but they do not serve the purpose of a topic sentence. Option D is incorrect as it does not adhere to the format of paragraph writing.
Which option contains the best topic sentence?
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To be an effective leader requires certain skills and charactersitics.
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A leader is a person who leads a group or team towards a goal.
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Natural leaders are few and rare.
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Skills and characteristics define a good leader.
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The best topic sentence is Option A. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief and here, in Option A, the sentence depicts the main content, i.e., the what makes a good leader, very effectively. Options C and D are incorrect as they provide only partial idea about the content of the paragraph. Option B is incorrect as it only defines a leader but does not mention about the characteristics.
Anu reached school late because she woke up late. Complete the conversation between her and her teacher:
Teacher: Anu, why are you late?
Anu: ____________________
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I am very sorry, teacher. I woke up late.
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I am very sorry teacher. I woke up late.
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In the morning, I woke up later than usual. Hence, I reached late to school.
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I am so sorry about being late.
Explanation
The correct response is Option A. Anu politely apologizes to her teacher and mentions that she is late to school because she woke up late. The use of pronoun, punctuation and the tense is appropriate.
Option B is incorrect as the use of punctuation mark is inappropriate.
Option C is incorrect as the response is too formal and long.
Option D is incorrect as the response in incomplete according to the context.
Kelly has forgotten to do her homework. Complete the conversation between her and her teacher:
Teacher: Kelly, why haven't you given me your homework?
Kelly: ________________________
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I am very sorry ma'am, but I had forgotten that we had homework.
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Ma'am, I have forgotten about it completely.
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I forgot to my homework.
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I keep forgetting to do my homework.
Explanation
The correct response is Option A. Kelly politely tells her teacher that she had forgotten that they had been given homework. The use of pronoun, punctuation and the tense is appropriate.
Option B is incorrect as the response is incomplete and too informal to be addressed to a teacher.
Options C and D are incorrect as the replies are inappropriate and do not suit the situation.
Identify the best dialogue to complete the conversation:
Doctor: Hello Dave, so how are you feeling today?
Dave: Hello! Not too good, I'm afraid. I haven't been able to sleep very well the past few days.
Doctor: I see, and why do you think that is?
Dave: _______________
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Well, I recently got promoted and have a lot more work lately.
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I work very hard and stay up late.
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The reason for my lack of sleep is that I have too much work to do.
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No reason.
Explanation
The correct dialogue is Option A. Dave mentions about his promotion and that he is over-worked to the Doctor. The use of pronoun and the alignment of tense is also correct.
Option B is incorrect as the response sounds like a regular routine work and not a problem.
Option C is incorrect as the response is formal and indirect for the context.
Option D is incorrect as the response is abrupt and inappropriate.
Identify the correct dialogue:
Jim: Are you going to the party tonight?
Tom: No, I don't think so. I am not feeling too well.
Jim: Oh, __________
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I was sorry to hear you were sick.
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I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you get well soon.
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I am truly sorry to receive news of your ill health.
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get well you.
Explanation
The correct dialogue is Option B. Jim feels sorry for Tom's health and wishes his early recovery. The use of pronoun and the alignment of tense is also correct.
Option A is incorrect as the response is in past tense to a situation stated in present tense.
Option C is incorrect as the response is very formal for the context.
Option D is incorrect as the response is abrupt and inappropriate.
Raj's mother fell ill all of a sudden and he had to look after her. So he couldn't go to his school. Complete the following conversation between him and his teacher:
Teacher: Raj, why were you absent yesterday?
Raj: ______________________
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Ma'am, my mother was ill, so I had to stay home to look after her.
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I'm very sorry but I had some urgent work.
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I missed school due to the fact that my mother had fallen ill.
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Mother had to be looked after; she was ill.
Explanation
The correct response is Option A. Raj politely tells his teacher about his mother's illness and that he had to look after her. The use of pronoun, punctuation and the tense is appropriate.
Option B is incorrect as the response is incomplete and does not match the context.
Options C and D are incorrect as the tense in the sentences do not align to the context.
Arun is going on a trip with his friends. Complete the conversation with a suitable response:
Mother: Have you made sure you have everything you need?
Arun: Yes, I do Mom. Don't worry, I am sure I have packed everything.
Mother: Don't forget your tickets!
Arun: _______________
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I have it right here with my passport, Mom.
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I have safely placed the ticket in my backpack.
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Yes.
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I have it right here with my passport Mom.
Explanation
The correct dialogue is Option A. Arun tells his mother that he has his tickets with him in his passport. The use of pronoun and the alignment of tense is also correct. The punctuation, comma (,) here, is appropriately used.
Option B is incorrect as the response is inconvenient and irrelevant here.
Option C is incorrect as the response is abrupt and inappropriate.
Option D is incorrect as the punctuation is not appropriately used.
Anju met Ravi's brother yesterday and had a wonderful time talking to him. Complete the conversation between Anju and Ravi:
Ravi: So, my brother told me you met him yesterday.
Anju: _______________________
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Yes, I met him. We talked.
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I met your brother yesterday and we had a chat.
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Oh yes, he was very friendly. We had a great time talking.
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Anju met Ravi's brother yesterday and had a great time talking to him.
Explanation
The correct response is Option C. Anju tells Ravi that she met her brother, who was very friendly, yesterday and they had a great time talking. The use of pronoun, punctuation and the tense is appropriate.
Option A is incorrect as the reply is abrupt and inappropriate.
Option B is incorrect as the reply is very formal and does not explain the context.
Option D is incorrect because of the inappropriate use of nouns.
Identify the correct response:
Interviewer: So, to what do you owe your success as a singer?
Singer: I had excellent instructors who always supported me.
Interviewer: I see. Which instructor had the most influence on you as a singer?
Singer: ___________________
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My first teacher has the most influence on me as a singer.
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Well, I think my first teacher had the most influence on me as a singer.
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Perhaps his first teacher had the most influence on him as a singer.
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My first teacher.
Explanation
The correct response is Option B. The singer speaks of his experiences as a singer and who had an influence on him. The use of the tense and pronouns are also appropriate here.
Options A and C are incorrect as the responses do not use the correct tense and the correct use of pronoun respectively.
Option D is incorrect as it is an incomplete and inappropriate response.
Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:
Mother: Sam, ___________ (someone/a person) came by to see you today.
Sam: _____ (Is that so/Really)? Who was it?
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someone; Is that so
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someone; Really
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a person; Is that so
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a person; Really
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. Since the visitor was a stranger, the mother uses 'Someone' to address him. Sam was in doubt about his identity and thus asked 'Really?'.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as the use of the pronoun or the expression does not align to the context appropriately.
'A person' signifies any person, maybe known or unknown thus not making the statement clear. 'Is that so' is generally used to portray disbelief in something and thus does not suit in this context.
Complete the dialogues by selecting the right option:
Geeta: Hi Saina! A few of my friends and I ____________ (are planning/planned) to go to the International Trade Fair tomorrow. ___________________ (Will/Would) you like to come with us?
Saina: Sure! I am certain we'll all have a lot of fun.
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are planning; Will
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are planning; Would
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planned; Will
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planned; Would
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. Geeta is still planning to go to the fair the next day and asking Saina if there is a possibility of her coming with them. So, 'are planning' and 'would' are the appropriate words to fill up the blanks.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as both the verbs do not align with the tense of the given context appropriately.
Identify the change in the line which best suits a diary entry:
Seeing a ghost-like shape
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And soon, he realized that he had been looking upon a ghost-like figure...
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I will see a ghost-like shape...
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I thought I was seeing a ghost!
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"Ghost! Ghost!" He shouted as he ran....
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C. Diary entry generally uses language to express one's personal experiences. Options A and D are incorrect as it is seen that it has been written for someone else using 'he', a third person pronoun instead of 'I', a first person pronoun. Option B is incorrect as the sentence is in future tense and generally diary is a record of events that have already occurred.
Identify the change in the line/phrase that best suits a diary entry:
receiving an award
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Today I am extremely happy: I got an award for best student!
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Today, I was the recipient of the best student award. I am very happy.
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Receiving the best student award was an incredible experience.
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I will now recall the events of receiving the best student award....
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 A. The writer is extremely happy and the statement makes it evident.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as the statements are too formal to be used for a diary entry and thus do not adhere to the format of a diary entry for the given context.
Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:
Henry: I think I left my purse here last night. __________ (Have you seen it/Have you saw it)?
Sneha: I'm sorry, but I ________ (don't think I did/ don't think I have).
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Have you seen it; don't think I did
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Have you seen it; don't think I have
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Have you saw it; don't think I did
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Have you saw it; don't think I have
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. The question is being asked in the present tense and thus the answer is also in the present tense.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as the tense of the verb do not align to the given context.
Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:
Jaya: ________ (You're/ You have arrived) early today!
Rekha: Yes, I __________ (got/ boarded) a bus early today.
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You're; got
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You're; boarded
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You have arrived; got
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You have arrived; boarded
Explanation
The correct answers are Option A and Option D. In this context, in the first dialogue both 'present' and 'present perfect' tense can be used and in the second dialogue both the verbs signify the same thing and thus can be used.
Options B and C are incorrect as they do not align to the context as the tone executed by them are different.
Identify the change in the line/phrase which best suits a diary entry:
sad that a friend left town
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Today, my best friend Tania left town. It was a sad experience.
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Tania, who is a friend of mine, left town today.
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Today was one of the worst days of my life. Tania, my best friend, left town!
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When a close friend is no longer near, we are left feeling empty and incomplete.
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 is sad and disappointed and the statement makes it evident.
Options A and B are incorrect as the statements are way too formal for a diary entry and thus do not adhere to the format of a diary entry.
Option D is incorrect as the statement is justifying the feeling but whose feelings are those, is not clear.
Identify the right option:
"What are we having for dinner" asked Jane.
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"What are we having for dinner." asked Jane.
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"What are we having for dinner" asked Jane?
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"What are we having for dinner? asked Jane."
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"What are we having for dinner?" asked Jane.
Explanation
In dialogue writing, the dialogue is always written within double inverted commas. A comma separates a dialogue from the rest of the sentence. The period or a comma in a dialogue always remains inside the inverted commas. If the dialogue includes a question, the question mark should be inside the inverted commas.
The correct answer is Option D as it adheres to all the rules of the dialogue writing appropriately.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of dialogue writing.
Identify the change in the line/phrase which best suits a diary entry:
lost a wallet
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You can't imagine the horror I felt when I realized I had lost my wallet...
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Suddenly, she realized that her wallet was missing.
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You lost your wallet?
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Careful not to awaken the passenger, the thief pulled the wallet out of his shirt pocket...
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 A. The writer was horrified to find that he had lost his wallet.
Options B and C are incorrect as in a diary entry one writes for himself and thus 'I' is used to address oneself.
Option D is incorrect as the statement does not match the format of diary entry in this context.
Identify the change in the line/phrase which best suits a diary entry:
younger brother's birthday party
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Jimmy, my younger brother, celebrated his birthday today. Since I had organized the party....
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On this memorable day, I celebrate the birthday of my younger brother.
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It was Jimmy's birthday today and I had a great time organizing his party.
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Jimmy's birthday was celebrated today and I had felt happy then.
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 is happy and contented and the statement of the diary entry makes it evident.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as the statements are way too formal for a diary entry and thus do not adhere to the format of a diary entry.
Kelly wants to sell her house. She needs to draft an advertisement to attract potential buyers. Which of the following will she not include in her advertisement?
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Location of the house
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Her date of birth
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Her contact details
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Number of rooms in the house
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. An advertisement to sell a house will be a classified advertisement and should have specified details for the purpose. Her date of birth will not be required in the advertisement.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as these information is necessary for the advertisement to attract potential buyers.
In which format would you write about the following:
You want to sell some old, office furniture
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Headline
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Notice
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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 sell some old, office furniture, 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 the purpose of a notice is to announce or display information to a specific group of people.
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.
In which format would you write about the following:
Searching for a paying guest
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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 are 'searching for a paying guest', 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.
In which format would you write about the following:
You want to sell your bike and are looking for buyers
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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 sell your bike and are looking for buyers, 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.
In which format would you write about the following:
Your pet cat has gone missing
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Headline
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Report
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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 your pet cat has gone missing, 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 report is used to communicate information compiled as a result of research and analysis of data and of issues.
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.
In which format would you write about the following:
Failing a very important exam
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Report
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Headline
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Diary entry
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Journal
Explanation
Option A: A report is an informational work, a writing, speech or article. It is written for others to read and states events or news for the public's knowledge.
Option B: A headline is the text that tells the nature of the article that follows. Headlines are seen on news channels and in newspapers.
These are not suitable for a personal experience, like failing an exam.
Hence options A and B are incorrect.
Option D: 'Journal in a broad sense is a regular record of experiences and studies, in a systematic manner.
Journals consist of focused topics. Journals can be of any type: academic journals, daily journals like magazines, public journals, and business journals. It is a report which consists of facts.'
Option C: A diary is a report in which we include all the things which we have done through the whole day. People mostly include all the tragic experiences which they might face in that day.
'Failing an exam' is a personal experience and would be more suitable for a diary, rather than a journal.
Journals are usually meant to record events, and diaries are a bit more personal, to share thoughts and feelings.
Hence option C is correct and D is incorrect.
In which format would you write about the following:
Mary is a dancer. She wants students to join her dance classes.
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Headline
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Diary entry
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Notice
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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 Mary wants to promote her dance classes, this 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.
In which format would you write about the following:
Searching for a room for rent.
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Diary entry
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Classified advertisement
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Nonclassified advertisement
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Headline
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. 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, 'searching for a room on rent' would be written as a 'classified advertisement'.
Option A is incorrect as in a diary entry personal thoughts and feelings are poured in.
Option C 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.
Option C is incorrect as a headline gives us a overview of an article.
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