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Class 8 English
Writing
Quiz 10
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch should ________________ .
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be very detailed and descriptive
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convey the personality of the person
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be as short and concise as possible
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include only physical description
Explanation
Choice B is correct as character sketch should show the personality of the person. Choice A is wrong as a character sketch need not be detailed or descriptive it can touch upon the main aspects of the person. Choice C is wrong as short description would not be enough judge a character. Choice D is wrong as only physical description would not be enough.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A character sketch is usually written ___________ .
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before the character has been identified completely
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after planning out the role of the character in the story
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from the point of view of someone else
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by the character themselves
Which of the following best defines a character sketch?
Select the best option.
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A written analysis of a character's role in a plot
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A brief introduction to the story of a character
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A written description of the relationships of a character
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A written description of the qualities of a character
Explanation
Choice D is correct as a charcter sketch descibes the character. Choice A is wrong as the role of the character would tell the story or make the story move forward. Choice B is wrong as an introduction to the story is not a character sketch. Choice C is wrong relationships do not make a character sketch
Which of the following is true of a character sketch?
Select the best option.
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A physical description should be given first
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It may include any form of description of the character
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It must be at least 5 paragraphs long
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It must contain the name of the character
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Choice B is correct as it must include everything about the character. Choice A is wrong as only physical description is not enough Choice C is wrong as it would become very lenghty Choice D is wrong as only the name of character is not enough
Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
A character sketch should ______________.
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be a page long
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arranged in 5 paragraphs
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at least 2 paragraphs long
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include sufficient detail
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"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Option A: There is no limit on how much should be written about the character.
Option B: An essay is ideally in 5 paragraphs. It is not necessary for a character sketch to be in the same format.
Option C: Similarly, there is no limit on how much detail should be written and in how many paragraphs.
Hence options A, B and C are wrong.
Option D: The purpose of the sketch is to include sufficient detail about the character, his likes and dislikes, feelings, and aspects that describe him as a person.
Hence option D is correct.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
In a character sketch, the character history _______________ .
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should be lengthy
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is as important as the character
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should include the major events of the character's life
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should not be too lengthy
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"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Option D: There are various aspects to a character. History is just a part of it. Though it's important, it must not be lengthy. The character sketch is not just the history of the character. Hence option D is correct.
Option A: The history shouldn't be lengthy because then the reader would get lost in the middle of the sketch. It should be brief since the sketch is not just the history.
Option B: The history is not as important as the character. It's one aspect of the character. The others include the character's personality, likes, dislikes, hobbies, appearances, style, clothes and so on.
Option C: It is not essential to include the major events of the character's life. If they are not relevant to the story, then they wouldn't be included. Extra information would not help the story.
Hence options A, B and C are wrong.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
Emily Watson never liked socializing. She found peace in being alone and in the imaginary worlds that her book would take her to. She preferred green tea to a can of cola. She would pick a game of chess over a game of poker any day.
The text is an example of a/an ____________________.
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Professional biography
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Character sketch
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Autobiography
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Narrative essay
Explanation
"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Option B: The given few lines "Emily Watson... over a game of poker any day." describes the character Emily, her dislikes, hobbies (books), preferences in beverages and games. Hence it is a character sketch and option B is correct.
Option A: A professional biography is a description or summary of someone's professional background, educational history, skill set and /or achievements.
Option C: An autobiography is written by the author about his own life.
Option D: A narrative essay is essentially an essay that the writer writes about an experience of his. It is generally in the first person point of view.
These options do not agree in purpose with the given lines.
Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The habits and hobbies of a character may tell you about _______________ .
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their personality
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their family background
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their problems
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their decision-making skills
Explanation
"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Option A: 'Habits' and 'hobbies' tell you what the character likes to do and his daily way of living. This tells the reader about his personality.
The personality is 'a combination of characters and qualities that form an individual's distinctive character'. The 'habits and hobbies' do bring out the qualities of the character.
Hence option A is correct.
Option B: The 'habits and hobbies' portray personal qualities of the character. It does not express his family background.
Option C
: There is no connection between 'their problems' and 'habits'.
Option D: Similarly, there is no connection between the character's likes 'habits and hobbies' and his ability to make a decision.
Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
You need not ______________ in order to create a character sketch.
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know everything about the character
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predict how the character would behave
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assess how your character fits into the plot
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All of the above
Explanation
"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
It's not necessary to know all possible details about the character. Simple things that made the character more human to the reader are required.
Hence option A is incorrect.
Option B: A character sketch is made partly so that the reader can predict how the character would behave.
Option C: One of the reasons behind a character sketch is to judge or gauge how the character fits into the plot.
These are required, and the character sketch cannot do without these.
Hence options B and C are wrong.
For this reason, option D is also wrong.
Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:
A character sketch ______________________.
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is only created of the main characters
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may be written on any character
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is only created of the protagonist
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is only created of the antagonist
Explanation
"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Option B: The character sketch may or may not be formed of the main characters. It can also be about a character who plays a minor but pivotal role, depending on the story itself. Hence there is no compulsion, and option B is correct.
Options A, C and D: The character sketch is not limited to only the main characters, protagonist or antagonist. It can be on a person who's not the main character but plays an important role at some point.
Hence options A, C and D are wrong.
Which of the following could best help in writing a character sketch?
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the way the character walks
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the character's house address
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the character's dreams
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the character's favorite book
Explanation
"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Option C: As mentioned above, a character can be portrayed best by describing how they think and feel 'state of mind as shaped by former experiences'. The writer describes the character so that the reader can understand it better. One of the ways the character can be portrayed is by describing their dreams, because it reflects their fears, hopes and aspirations.
Hence option C is correct.
Options A, B and D:
'The way the character walks', 'the character's house address' and 'the character's favourite book'
do not describe the character in its best possible way. It does not help the reader understand the character. These are external likes and qualities.
Hence these options are wrong.
Choose the best option to fill in the blank:
In a character sketch, the __________________ should fit with the character's personality in the rest of the story.
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first impression of the character
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last impression of the character
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the actions of the character
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None of the above
Explanation
"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Option A: The first impression of a character always sticks with the reader. Hence it should fit with the character's personality in the rest of the story. For example, if the character is a grumpy, angry person at first, who suddenly becomes kind and caring at some point, the reader would get confused about that character. (Unless the plot involves a hidden personality of that character.) Hence option A is correct.
Option B: The last impression shouldn't fit the character's personality since it would confuse the reader. It is said that the first impression is the last impression (and not vice versa).
Option C: 'The actions of the character' will fit with the character's personality, unless there's a backstory given to it. There is no need for an obligation 'should' attached to it.
Hence options B and C are wrong.
Option D is wrong because there is a correct option 'A'.
To make a character sketch more interesting, which of the following would be most effective?
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Convey the character and personality of the character through words.
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Convey all the possible traits and qualities you can think of.
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Use direct words and active verbs to describe the character.
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Convey the character's personality through actions rather than just words.
Explanation
"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Option D: In order to make a character sketch more interesting, one must describe the character by the use of actions rather than words. For example, instead of saying that he likes football, the writer can add an experience that the character had, the first match he went to watch for his favourite sport: football.
Hence option D is correct.
Options A, B and C: These aren't ways to make a character sketch more interesting. They would make it sound dull instead.
Hence these options are wrong.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
You need ______________ in order to create a character sketch.
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all the information about a character
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a clear idea of the personality of the character
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a detailed account of the history of the character
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All of the above
Explanation
"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Options A and B:
A character sketch gives the reader an idea about the character's
personality, rather than everything about it. The sketch is made for the reader to understand how the character thinks and feels. This expresses personality.
You don't need all the information about the character, as it wouldn't help the reader as much to understand the character.
Hence option A is wrong and B is right.
Option C: It is not
necessary to know the detailed
history of the character, what shapes a character is how he talks, thinks, feels and behaves.
Hence option C is wrong.
Option D is wrong as only one answer is right 'B'.
A report should not include which of the following?
Select the best option.
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the report's title
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the character's opinion
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the main events that took place
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a definite structure
Explanation
The correct answer is the one that should NOT be included in a report.
Option B: A report is the detailed description of what happened, or it is about someone.
When describing past events or traits of a person, the opinion does not get included. The purpose of the report is to convey news and not tell the reader what the character thinks. Hence option B is correct.
Option A: The report's title is essential to a report. Hence it shall be included in a report.
Option C: The report should include the main events that take place, because they form the crux of that report. They hold a purpose for that report.
Option D: A report contains a definite structure, with introduction, body and conclusion being the basic structure.
Hence options A, C and D are not the right answers.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The information in a report is usually written in order of ____________ .
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dates
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place
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detail
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importance
Explanation
Information is usually arranged in order of importance, with the most importance information coming first. Hence option D is correct.
Options A, B and C: Report writing does not consider the order of dates, place or detail.
Hence options A, B and C are wrong.
Choose the best option:
Which of the following should not be included in a report?
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name of people affected by the event
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date of the event
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place of the event
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time of the event
Explanation
The correct option is the one that should not be included in a report.
The date, place and time are all included in a report. Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
This leaves option A. It states that the name of people affected by the event should be included. But, the option is a bit vague. There must be several people, or hardly a couple. The names are not the focus of the report, but the event. Hence the factor relevant to the event - date, place, time are to be included, and not the names of people.
So, option A is the correct option.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
He was always upset. No matter what people said or did, there was always some fault or deficiency that would never dare miss his eye. His neighbors had stopped coming over with cakes and deserts many years ago, and no one thought it wise to throw a glancing smile at him. They knew better.
The text is an example of _____________ .
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a character sketch
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a historical biography
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a report
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a poem
Explanation
"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."
Option A: The given few lines "He was always upset..." describes a person's emotional state, his behaviour towards other people and his general nature. Hence, it is a character sketch and option A is correct.
Option B: A historical biography is a detailed description of a person's life.
Option C: A report is 'a description about something, or information of a person given to someone'.
Option D: A poem is a piece of literary writing that is written in a particular style, diction and is generally in verse form. The words are in rhyme and there is a certain rhythm to the poem.
These options do not agree in purpose with the given lines.
Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A report should be written in the ________ tense.
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present
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past
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future
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conditional
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Option B: A report is the detailed description of what happened, or it is about someone.
Hence it will be in the past tense, as the event has already taken place. Hence option B is correct.
Option A: It states an action that is happening at the moment. A report describes what has already happened.
Option C: The future tense describes an action that is yet to happen.
Option D: A conditional states a hypothetical action, which has not happened yet.
But, a report describes a past, real event.
Hence options A, C and D are wrong.
Select the best option:
A report should not be which of the following?
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Short and concise
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Imaginative
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Clear and easy to read
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Accurate and up-to-date
Explanation
Option B: A report is based on events that have happened, and is entirely based on facts. So, a report should not be imaginative, and option B is correct.
Option A: A report should be short and concise. It should include all the important events, and descriptive where necessary. It shouldn't waver off as an essay.
Option C: A report should be clear and easy to read. The purpose of the report is to describe an event, and not complicate it.
Option D: The events reported must be accurate and updated, so that it's relevant till the time it gets published or submitted.
Hence options A, C and D are wrong.
Choose the best option:
Which of the following is least likely to be included in a report?
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Name of reporter
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Recommendations
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Evaluation of events
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A salutation
Explanation
Option A: In a report, the title is followed by the name of the reporter. Hence option A is wrong.
Option B: The reporter may make recommendations based on information in a report. It is most likely to be included.
Option C: In a research based report, the reporter includes evaluation of events that have taken place in the report.
Hence that are not least likely to be included, and options A, B and C are wrong.
This leaves option D: A salutation is used in letters, as a form of respect and greeting. It is not likely to be included in a report.
Hence option D is correct.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A report should be _________ oriented.
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reporter
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reader
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writer
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publisher
Explanation
Option B: A report is a short, concise document written for a particular purpose and audience. Its tone, style and structure depends on whether it's written for students, teachers or for an organisation.
Hence, it should be reader-oriented and option B is correct.
Option A: A 'reporter' is 'a person who reports, especially one employed to report news, or conduct interviews for the media'. A report focuses on the report and should be catered for those reading the report.
Option C: The report should not be writer-oriented. The writer's function is to convey information, and himself isn't the focus.
Option D: The publisher's function is to issue books, journals and magazines. The report does not cater to the publisher, but the audience.
Hence options A, C and D are wrong.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
A ___________ is a useful way to record the important events that have occurred in an area or in a day.
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notice
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article
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report
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character sketch
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Option C: A report is 'a spoken or written account of something that one has observed or investigated'.
The given sentence mentions 'record important events that have occurred in an area or in a day'. For example, a news report.
Hence the answer is 'report' and option C is correct.
Option A: A notice is 'a written or formal information, notification or fact that is put up in a public place for people to read'.
Option B: An article is 'a piece of writing written for a large audience. The main motive behind writing one is to publish in newspapers and magazines so as to educate the readers.' It can be as short as one page or several pages long.
It does not agree with the words 'recording important events'.
Option D: A character sketch is 'a description of a person's qualities'.
These options serve different purposes and do not agree with the given sentence.
Hence options A, B and D are wrong.
Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The main purpose of a report is to _______________________ .
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Record emotions
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Analyze a problem
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Persuade readers
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Convey information
Explanation
Option D: A report is a short, concise document written for a particular purpose and audience. Its main purpose is to lay out facts. Hence, as mentioned in option D, a report conveys information to a particular audience. Hence option D is correct.
Option A: A report records events and not emotions.
Option B: The main purpose of a report is 'to give a spoken or written account of something or someone'. It can analyse a problem too, but that's not essential.
Option C: A report can be persuasive in nature, but its a particular type of report. All reports are not persuasive, and hence it;s not the main purpose.
So, options A, B and C are wrong.
Which of the following is true of a report?
Choose the best option:
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You should use persuasive elements
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You should use direct speech
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You should base your report on facts
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The facts in your report may not be accurate
Explanation
Option C: A report's main function is to convey information. That information must be factual and accurate. Hence, the report must be based on facts and option C is correct.
Option A: A report is of many kinds and serves various purposes. It can't be persuasive in nature,. An essay is designed to convince the reader of a research or theory, and not a report.
Hence it can not use persuasive elements.
Option B: A report should not be written in direct speech. It is designed to lay out information, including someone else's speech. It is not written in first person point of view, hence it won't use direct speech.
Option D: The facts in a report must be accurate. Reports are written to inform others about something or someone. Hence it must be true.
So, option s A, B and D are wrong.
Which of the following may sometimes be included at the end of a report?
Select the best option.
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Warm regards
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Signature
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Thank you
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None of the above
Explanation
A report is designed to convey information to a particular type of audience. It can be for school students or for citizens of a country reading a news report. The report ends with a conclusion and not with a closing salutation.
Options A, B and C contain the closings 'warm regards', 'signature' and 'thank you'. All three of these are appropriate for a letter and not a report.
Hence these options are wrong.
Option D is correct since none of the other options are appropriate for a report.
Select the best option to fill in the blanks:
The conclusion of a report should ____________________.
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be based on facts
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only contain recommendations
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be based on reader-opinion
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be a restatement of the event
Explanation
Option A: A report's function is to convey information. Hence it should be based on facts. The same way, one must conclude the report based on facts. Hence option A is correct.
Option B: When a report's purpose is to recommend, then it ends with recommendations. If the purpose of the report is to give information about something or someone, then the recommendation isn't required. Hence this option isn't suitable.
Option C: The report is written for the reader, and by the writer. Hence, the reader's opinion cannot be recorded by the writer.
Option D: The conclusion can end by restating the event, or summarizing it. But, it shouldn't summarize it. Also, it's not necessary (should) to end a report with a restatement.
Hence options B, C and D are wrong.
Select the best option:
Which of the following is true of the body of a report?
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It should be 3 paragraphs long
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It should be a single paragraph long
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It should analyze the event/incident in detail
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It should summarize the entire event
Explanation
Option C: The body of a report contains the main content covering the event or incident. Hence it must be in detail, covering all the important points and including its analysis. Hence option C is correct.
Option A and B: The body of the report is not limited to length. What matters is the content and quality. Hence options A and B are wrong.
Option D: Usually, the report's conclusion includes the summary of the report, and not the body. The body contains matter crucial to that event, so how would contain the summary as well?
Hence option D is also wrong.
You should not try to do which of the following while writing a report?
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inform the reader about an event
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state the sequence of events
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base the report on facts
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persuade the reader to do something
Explanation
Options A, B and C:
A report is written to convey information about a particular topic. Hence, it must be based on facts.
While reporting an event, it must lay out information on that event, by stating what happened and other importance details covering that event.
These options, hence, state things that should be done. The question asks for the option that should not be done while writing a report.
Hence options A, B and C are wrong.
Option D: A report should not be persuasive, but merely informative.
Hence option D is correct.
Identify which of the following are signposts that may be used in an essay:
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This essay analyses the characteristics of ...
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On the one hand, ...
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Additionally, ...
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It is now necessary to consider ...
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