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Class 8 English
Writing
Quiz 14
Which of the following should be kept in mind while using abbreviations in note-making?
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Use standard abbreviations as far as possible
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Maintain your own abbrevaitions
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The heading should not be abbreviated
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All of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D.
Use of abbreviations is a component of note-making. Note-making does not follow rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
A few points to be kept in mind while using abbreviations include:
1. Use of standard and established abbreviations like kg for kilogram, ltr for litre etc. (Option A)
2. Maintaining your own abbreviations in a manner that the basic form of the word is maintained. (Option B)
3. The heading should not be abbreviated (Option C)
All of the above- Option D is the correct answer.
Complete the sentence with a suitable option:
With reference to telephonic conversation, the phrase 'cut off' means _______________________.
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Cutting of telephone wires
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To be disconnected abruptly during a telephone conversation
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Banging the receiver
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Disinterest of the listener
Explanation
A phrasal verb is a group of words which provide idiomatic meaning using different combinations of verb, adverb, preposition etc. Option B)
To be disconnected abruptly during a telephone conversation is correct as cut off with reference to a telephone call means a sudden disconnection during the course of a telephonic conversation.
The other options are incorrect as cutting of telephone wires, banging the receiver, and disinterest of the listener doesn't refer to a sudden disconnection during a telephonic conversation.
While engaged in a telephonic conversation, it is important to ____________.
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maintain the appropriate level of formality
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speak clearly
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display politeness
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all of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is option D.
There are certain points to be kept in mind while being engaged in a telephonic conversation.
The tone depends on whom you are speaking to. However the it is to be noted that an appropriate level of formality is maintained. Being more formal than required makes the opposite person uncomfortable and being too informal creates a negative impression on the listener.
Speaking clearly is very important so that the listener can hear the message correctly and understand it.
One must be polite and show respect for the listener.
Thus option D is the correct answer.
These kinds of words should be used in a formal telephonic conversation, EXCEPT:
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Could
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Please
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May
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None of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D.
Using the right kind of vocabulary in a telephone conversation is important.
Could, may and please are words that express politeness and a formal tone.
The question is on which of the word is not to be used in a telephonic conversation.
So option D is the correct option.
Fill in the blank with a suitable option.
The key in note making should _________________.
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be enclosed within a box
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be written at the end of the note
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contain the list of abbreviations used in the note
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all of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D.
The key is an important component of note-making.
1. It is written at the end of the note.
2. It contains the abbreviations written in the note.
3. It is enclosed within a box.
The answer is, therefore, Option D - all of the above.
It is important to include all the details in a note.
The given statement is __________________.
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Partially true
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Completely true
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Completely false
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Partially incorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C.
Note-making only includes the main points and ideas of the text or the lecture. One is not supposed to include all the details in the note.
Hence the given statement is completely false.
Option C is thus the correct answer.
Fill in the blank with respect to note-making:
Maintaining the same distance from the margin in note-making is known as ____________.
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Indenting
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Marginalizing
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Heading
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Sub-heading
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A.
In note-making it is important that same distance from the margin is maintained. This is also known as INDENTING.
Marginalizing is treating any person as insignificant.
Heading is the main subject and sub-heading refers to the sub-ordinate and supporting ideas of the subject.
Option D is therefore the correct answer.
General rules of note-making include -
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Mentioning the main idea in the heading
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Use of abbreviations
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Writing a key at the end of the note
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All of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D.
Note-making follows various general rules.
These rules include-
1. Mentioning the main idea/subject in the heading.
2. Using abbreviations as grammar rules are to be ignored.
2. Writing a key at the end of the note to facilitate better understanding when the note is read at a later date.
Option D- all of the above is thus the correct answer.
Fill in the blank with a suitable option.
The heading of the note is written _______________.
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at the end of the page
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in the middle of the page and at the beginning
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after the sub-heading
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before the key
Explanation
As conclusion is written at end of note. A is incorrect.
As, sub sub-heading comes after the sub-heading, C is incorrect.
As, sub sub=headings are written before the key, D is incorrect.
B is correct as the heading is placed at the beginning and in the middle of the page to draw attention to it.
Which are the important components in note making?
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Heading
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Sub-headings
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Points
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All of the above
Explanation
In note making, the writer records the essence of the information. It helps us to understand and clarify thinking. Note making saves a lot of time by going through the notes made. One can get a glimpse of a lot of information from a short note. Thus, headings are very important as they show the title of the note at a glance. Subheadings are also important as they subdivide the main topic. Notes are convinient to review if they are made in a point system. Hence, A, B and C are all very important in note making. Just choosing one of these options renders the answer correct. Only D is the correct answer.
Classifieds, public notices and appointments are the various forms of _____________.
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Advertisement
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Press Release
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Internal Communication
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All of above
Explanation
Classifieds, public notices and appointments are found in the advertisement section of media.
Hence, Option A
is correct. The rest
of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence incorrect.
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