CBSE Questions for Class 8 English Writing Quiz 11 - MCQExams.com

While writing an exposition, one must be careful not to do which of the following?
  • Use complex sentences
  • Reveal the plot of the story
  • Write briefly
  • Provide useful information
Which of the following should be mentioned at the end of the report?
  • Date
  • Reporter's name
  • Headline
  • Key details
Identify the purpose of the above excerpt:
  • To represent factual information
  • To capture reader's attention by creating a sense of mystery
  • highlight cause and effect
  • To present an argument
The given text is part of a letter exchanged between siblings. Identify the best version of the underlined sentence that suits the purpose of the letter:

Dear Joey,

It's been such a lengthy period of time since I last wrote to you. How have you been?
  • It's been such a long period of time since I last wrote to you.
  • A great period of time has passed since I last wrote to you.
  • It's been ages since I last wrote to you.
  • No change
Identify the purpose of the above excerpt. 
  • highlights cause and effect of an encounter
  • vivid description of an encounter with a man
  • present arguments
  • represent factual information
The following line has been taken from a letter written by a mother to her son regarding his studies. Identify which form of the sentence best suits the purpose of this letter:

"I kindly request you to place emphasis on doing well at school."
  • I kindly request that you do well at school.
  • Please try to do well at school.
  • I endear you to enhance your academic performance.
  • No change
13 B, Orchid Regalia (1) Hiranandani Gardens (2) Mumbai-400076 (3) 20th February 2017
Where would you include a line gap?
  • After line 1
  • After line 2
  • After line 3
  • After line 1, 2, 3
The line given has been taken from a letter exchanged between friends regarding an invite to a trip. Which of the following options is the most suitable version of the sentence?
"Kindly accept my invitation."
  • Please accept my invitation.
  • Please come along.
  • Please honor us with your presence.
  • Your presence will be loved by one and all.
Identify the purpose of the above excerpt:
  • One should work in his home-country
  • It showcases what the Chinese are great at
  • It highlights the advantages of working in China
  • It informs us about the pros and cons of working in China
Identify where there must not be a line gap in an informal letter.
  • between the address and salutation
  • between each body paragraph
  • between the complementary close and name of the sender
  • None of the above
Select the most effective counterclaim for above main claim.
  • Racism is a thing of the past; therefore, students dont need to bother with it.
  • Students are already familiar with racism; they dont need to study it in school.
  • In order to be a functional citizen, it is not necessary to study all sorts of discrimination in school
  • Previous generations didnt study the causes of racism, so why should we start now?
Imagine you are writing an essay on the uses of taking public transport over your own private vehicle. What do want your readers to take away from this essay?
  • To inform about the various modes of transport
  • They should be urged to take the public transport
  • To entertain the readers with travel stories
  • None of the above
Identify what's wrong with the following notice:

Joy and Merry School, Gopura
Notice
Books for sale
A sale is being organised in the school library on $$31^{st}$$ December from $$2$$ to $$3$$ p.m. Rare and useful books will be available at reasonable price.
Albert
Head boy
  • Unclear 'Notice'
  • Improper content
  • Issue date not mentioned
  • Unclear 'Heading'
Which of the following phrases would you use in an informal letter?
  • Well, that's all for now
  • Lots of love
  • Let's commence the meeting at 3.
  • I'd like to terminate our professional relationship.
Complete the following letter with the most suitable option:
Dear Sandra,
Thank you for your interesting letter. I enjoyed the four weeks that I spent with your family in Manali.
  • Yours sincerely
  • The trip to Brighu Lake was especially fascinating.
  • Thank you for fixing my appointment with Mr. Wang. I appreciate it.
  • Waiting in anticipation.
The heading of a note serves which of the following purpose?
  • Gives detailed information
  • Reflects the main idea of the passage
  • Ends the note
  • All of the above
Indenting helps to ______________. 
  • Lend a visual character to the note
  • See the main aspects of the passage at a glance
  • Indicate clearly the sub-headings, points and sub-points
  • All of the above

Read the notice and complete the paragraph that follows based on it. Choose from the options given to fill in blank [4].
  • on $$4$$ p.m.
  • at $$4$$ p.m.
  • about $$4$$ p.m.
  • in $$4$$ p.m.
Fill in the blank with suitable word for blank [2].
  • receiving
  • received
  • getting
  • now receive
Choose the best option to complete the dialogue.
Jack: "____________"
Nick: "Yes, of course. How much do you need?"
Jack: "I need just enough for taxi fare."
  • Nick, won't you help me with some change?
  • Excuse me, could you help me with some change?
  • Give me some change.
  • I need some change.
Fill in blank [1] with a suitable option:
  • forming
  • is trying
  • planning
  • planned
Read the notice given and choose the most appropriate title from the options that follow:

Rising Sun School, Pinkpura
Notice
$$1^{st}$$ May, $$20$$XX
$$\underline{?}$$
A musical evening is being organised in the school auditorium on the $$15^{th}$$ May from $$6$$ p.m. onwards to raise funds for the Red Cross Society of our city. Please come in large numbers with your parents and guests. Tickets can be purchased $$@$$ RS. $$200$$per head from your class teacher.
Anurag
Head boy
  • Donate For Charity Show
  • Musical Evening For Charity
  • Musical Evening
  • None of these
Following are important steps in identifying the main concepts of a text, EXCEPT -
  • Looking for key words
  • Dividing the text into sections
  • Including your own views
  • Understanding the text
Identify the section(s) of report writing from the following:
  • Title
  • Summary
  • Introduction, body and conclusion
  • All of the above
Subheading in a note is framed on the basis of these, EXCEPT _______________.
  • Detailed information
  • Associated ideas
  • Main idea
  • Conclusion
Which of the following statements is correct?
  • A note should not contain grammatically correct sentences.
  • Following grammatical rules in note writing is very important.
  • A note should contain detailed information.
  • None of the above.
Select the option that is NOT an inappropriate way to end a telephone conversation. 
  • Saying, "Thank you for calling."
  • Speaking rudely
  • Using abusive language
  • Putting down the receiver without informing the opposite person
Which of the following is the correct meaning of the phrase 'call back'? 
  • Call from another number
  • Talk louder
  • Return a phone call
  • None of the above
In case of missing out on hearing what the speaker said, one should-
  • Politely ask for clarification immediately
  • Act rude over the telephone
  • Stop talking
  • Use abusive language
Communicating properly in a telephonic conversation is important because ____________________.
  • the person cannot see your body language and facial expressions
  • to impress the listener
  • to achieve the purpose of communication
  • all of the above
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