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Class 8 English
Writing
Quiz 7
In which format would you write about the following:
Your pet dog being sick
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Diary entry
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Article
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Speech
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Poster
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The correct format is Option A. 'Your pet dog being sick' is a sad moment for you. It is a personal feeling and everyone may not have their interest in this matter. So, This topic should accounted as a diary entry by an individual. Option B is incorrect as articles are generally found in newspapers for public interest. Option C is incorrect as speech is generally given on an important topic or interest. Option D is incorrect as posters have images or quotes to depict a thought or a feeling.
Which of the following is not true of a classified advertisement?
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Economically spaced
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Short words and phrases
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Colourful heading
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Title and contact address
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. Thus, colorful headings are not seen in classified advertisements.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as they stand true to classified advertisements.
Your grandmother has been missing for the last three days. You need to draft an advertisement for this purpose.
Which of the following should you not include in the advertisement?
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Wanted
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Reward
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A description of your grandmother
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Your contact number and address
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A. To find the missing person the advertisement should be published under 'Missing' column, so 'Wanted' should not be included in the advertisement as it stands irrelevant to the context. In a classified advertisement only important and relevant information is published and it is charged accordingly.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as these information are relevant and important and thus need to be a part of the advertisement.
Manya wants to sell her washing machine. She needs to draft an advertisement for this purpose.
Which of the following should she not include in the advertisement?
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Purchase
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Make and model of the washing machine
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Condition of the washing machine
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Her contact details
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A. The washing machine is for sale so the 'Purchase' column stands irrelevant to the context. In a classified advertisement only important and relevant information is published and it is charged accordingly.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as these information are relevant and important and thus need to be a part of the advertisement.
Given below is a situation, based on which a notice will be written:
Gori Jain, a student of class X, has lost her book in the school auditorium. She wants to put up a notice regarding the same.
Which of the following is the least suitable for this notice?
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It has a blue cover with the initials G. J. written in bold on it.
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The finder will be given a treat.
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Notice
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Lost and Found
Explanation
A notice is a printed or a written announcement, issued to inform a large number of people about an event or an incident. The language used in a notice is always formal. A notice is always factual and to-the point.
The correct answer is Option D. 'Lost and Found' is a type of notice issued to notify about something which lost or found. Thus, this should not be included in the notice in written form.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as they are precise and to-the-point to be a part of the notice in the given context.
Erika's pet dog is missing. She wants to draft an advertisement for this purpose.
Which of the following should he not include in the advertisement?
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Description of appearance of the pet dog
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Her contact number and address
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Reward
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Pet's favourite food
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D. To find the missing dog, the favorite food of the dog need not be mentioned as it stands irrelevant to the context. In a classified advertisement only important and relevant information is published and it is charged accordingly.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as these information are relevant and important and thus need to be a part of the advertisement.
Your school is celebrating its 10th anniversary. You have been asked to prepare a notice to inform all the students and staff of the school about this event.
Which of the following is the least suitable to include in this notice?
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On July 16, 2016 Canton Convent School will celebrate its 10th anniversary.
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The program will commence at 9 a.m. Entry is free for the students.
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10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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It is with utmost happiness and pride that I announce that soon, we will have completed 10 years...
Explanation
A notice is a printed or a written announcement, issued to inform a large number of people about an event or an incident. The language used in a notice is always formal. A notice is always factual and to-the point.
The correct answer is Option D. The language used in it is justifying personal emotions which is not the purpose of a notice and thus it is not suitable to be included in a notice.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as they are precise and to-the-point to be a part of the notice in the given context.
Gonsalvez Secondary School is organizing a dance competition. As the head of the cultural committee, you need to create a notice to inform all the students regarding this event.
Which of the following will be least suitable to include in the notice?
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Urgent!
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Date 25th October 2016
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Gonsalvez Secondary School
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Rupa Mahesh
Cultural Committee Head
Explanation
A notice is a printed or a written announcement, issued to inform a large number of people about an event or an incident. The language used in a notice is always formal. A notice is always factual and to-the point.
The correct answer is Option A. The language used is informal and flowery and also does not stand appropriate to the point of the context and thus it is not suitable to be included in the notice.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as they are precise, important and to-the-point to be a part of the notice in the given context.
Monika wants to sell her car. She needs to draft an advertisement for this purpose.
Which of the following should she not include in the advertisement?
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For Sale
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Description of the car
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Insurance, Road Tax and Pollution certificate
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Reward
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D. The reward for selling a car is an inappropriate and irrelevant information according to the context. In a classified advertisement only important and relevant information is published and it is charged accordingly.
Options B and C are incorrect as these information are relevant and important and thus need to be a part of the advertisement.
Option A is incorrect as it mentions the column in which the advertisement has to be published.
You have lost your phone. You want to draft an advertisement for this purpose.
Which of the following should you not include in the advertisement?
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Lost and Found
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Reward
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Description of the phone
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Price of the phone
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D. The price of the phone mentioned in the advertisement stands irrelevant to the context. In a classified advertisement only important and relevant information is published and it is charged accordingly.
Options B and C are incorrect as these information are relevant and important and thus need to be a part of the advertisement.
Option A is incorrect as it mentions the column in which the advertisement has to be published.
Mary Fernandez is the vice principal of St.John's Secondary School. She has written a notice to inform all students that the yearly school magazine has been published and may be collected at the registration desk.
Which of the following correctly identifies the vertical order of the elements of this notice? (Consider the topmost first)
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Notice, Issuing authority, Yearly Magazine Issued
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Issuing authority, Notice, Yearly Magazine Issued
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Notice, Yearly Magazine Issued, Issuing authority
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Yearly Magazine Issued, Notice, Issuing authority
Explanation
Mary Fernandez is the issuing authority. She has written the notice. The notice informs about the issuing of the yearly school magazine.
Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this sequence, hence incorrect.
You are the secretary of Montez library. There are changes in membership fees and book rental charges from next month. You must write a notice to provide all this information to the members.
Which of the following correctly identifies the vertical order of the elements of this notice? (Consider the topmost first)
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Montez library, Change in membership & rental charges, Issuing authority
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Change in membership & rental charges, Montez library, Issuing authority
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Montez library, Issuing authority, Change in membership & rental charges
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Change in membership & rental charges, Issuing authority, Montez library
Explanation
In a good effective notice, the following must be included in the given order- 1) Name of issuing organization/authority 2) Title 3) Date 4) Heading 5) Body and 6) Writer's name.
The correct answer is Option A. Here, the name of the organization, is followed by the heading of the notice and finally the writer is addressed as the issuing authority here.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of notice writing.
Several places have one-line notices. Which option is a suitable one-line notice you may find at a school?
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Please keep your cell phones on silent or switch-off mode before entering the building.
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Shoes must be removed before entering.
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No smoking allowed in this area.
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Walking on the grass is not allowed.
Explanation
The one line notices are put up in public places to make the people aware of certain rules to be followed in those places.
The correct answer is Option A. In a school, the environment is quiet and so no disturbance is desired in the premises. Thus, everybody is requested to keep their cell phones switched off or in the silent mode.
Option B, C and D are incorrect as they do not stand appropriate in the given context.
Several places have one-line notices. Which option is a suitable one-line notice you may find at a bank?
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Please maintain the queue
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Keep off the grass
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All visitors and employees must wear eye protection
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No pets on school grounds
Explanation
The one line notices are put up in public places to make the people aware of certain rules to be followed in those places.
The correct answer is Option A. In a bank, the customers are requested to wait patiently for their turn in a queue and to maintain discipline in the bank.
Option B, C and D are incorrect as they do not stand appropriate in the given context.
Identify a suitable notice heading for the following:
A notice has been put up at your college stating that whoever has lost their college IDs can now inquire at the library for a replacement.
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Lost College IDs
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ID Replacements Available at Library
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Come get a replacement for your lost ID at the library
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Have you lost your ID? Get a replacement at the library!
Explanation
The heading of the notice should be short, eye-catching and should abundantly clear the purpose of the notice.
The correct answer is Option B. This heading clearly suggests that the notice is issued to inform that the IDs can be replaced from the library.
Options C and D are incorrect as there is too much information in the heading. The details should be included in the body of the notice.
Option A is incorrect as the heading does not clearly suggest the purpose of the issued notice.
Select the best version of the following to create sentence variation:
(Ensure the meaning of the sentence remains the same)
She was exhausted and decided to leave the party early.
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She was exhausted, so decided to leave the party early.
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She was exhausted deciding to leave the party early.
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Exhausted, she decided to leave the party early.
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She decided to leave the party early since she was exhausted.
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C.
Here, 'Exhausted' used in the beginning of the sentence emphasizes the reason and in the remaining sentence the words are placed in the correct order and the verb agrees to the subject appropriately.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as the emphasis is not ensured and the meaning is also not retained in the given options due to inappropriate ordering of events.
Select the best version of the following to create sentence variation:
(Ensure the meaning of the sentences remains the same)
India is planning cautiously to introduce the digital system.
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India is planning cautiously to introduce the digital system.
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Cautiously, India is planning to introduce the digital system.
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India plans cautiously to introduce the digital system.
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To introduce the digital system, India is planning cautiously.
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B.
Here, 'Cautiously' used in the beginning of the sentence emphasizes the fact and in the remaining sentence the words are placed in the correct order and the verb agrees to the subject appropriately.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as the emphasis is not ensured and the meaning is also not retained in the given options.
Identify a suitable notice heading for the following:
A notice has been put up at your school announcing that a parents-teachers meeting will be held in the next week.
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Parents-Teachers Meeting to be held
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Parents-Teachers Meeting
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We will be holding a parents-teachers meeting next week
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Next week: Parents-Teachers Meeting
Explanation
The heading of the notice should be short, eye-catching and should abundantly clear the purpose of the notice.
The correct answer is Option B. This heading clearly suggests that the notice is issued to inform that a Parents-Teachers meeting is going to be conducted in the school.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as there is too much information in the heading. The details should be included in the body of the notice.
Identify a suitable notice headline for the following:
All banks will be closed for three days due to Diwali vacations. A notice has been put up outside all banks to notify customers about the same.
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Bank Closure
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bank closure
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Banks will remain closed for three days
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Diwali is here!
Explanation
The heading of the notice should be short, eye-catching and should abundantly clear the purpose of the notice.
The correct answer is Option A. This heading clearly suggests that the notice is issued to inform that the banks shall remain closed.
Option B is incorrect as the heading always starts with a capital letter.
Option C is incorrect as there is too much information in the heading. The details should be included in the body of the notice.
Option D is incorrect as the heading does not clearly suggest the purpose of the issued notice.
Identify a suitable notice heading for the following:
Gonsalvez Secondary School is organizing a dance competition. As the head of the cultural committee, you need to create a notice to inform all the students regarding this event.
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Dance Competition
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We have a dance competition coming up!
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Are you ready to dance?
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Competition
Explanation
The heading of the notice should be short, eye-catching and should abundantly clear the purpose of the notice.
The correct answer is Option A. This heading clearly suggests that the notice is issued to inform that there is a 'Dance Competition'.
Option B is incorrect as it has too much information in it. We can include the details in the body of the notice.
Options C and D are incorrect as they do not clearly mention the purpose of the notice.
Select the best version of the following to create sentence variation:
(Ensure the meaning of the sentence remains the same.)
This obviously is not a standard procedure.
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This isn't obviously a standard procedure.
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Obviously, this is not a standard procedure.
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This obviously cannot be a standard procedure.
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A standard procedure this obviously is not.
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B.
Here, 'Obviously' used in the beginning of the sentence emphasizes the fact and in the remaining sentence the words are placed in the correct order and the verb agrees to the subject appropriately.
Options A, C and D are incorrect as the emphasis is not ensured and the meaning is also not retained in the given options due to inappropriate ordering of events.
Several places have one-line notices. Which option is a suitable one-line notice you may find at a public library?
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Keep out!
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Keep silence
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No smoking or drinking allowed
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Beware of dog
Explanation
The one line notices are put up in public places to make the people aware of certain rules to be followed in those places.
The correct answer is Option B. In a library, everyone comes to read in peace and thus unnecessary talking or shouting should be avoided to maintain the concentration of other readers.
Option A, C and D are incorrect as they do not stand appropriate in the given context.
Identify the main idea/point of the following:
The cat prowled silently towards the unsuspecting mouse. It laid one paw carefully, cautiously, upon the ground, the whole while keeping a fixed, unwavering gaze on its next meal. Suddenly, before one could blink, it plunged forward and grabbed its victim between its canines.
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A cat is trying to catch a mouse and succeeds.
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A cat is using its skills.
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A cat is eating a mouse.
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A mouse gets eaten by a cat.
Explanation
The main idea or point of a text or the main point summary should include the most important fact contained in the text.
The correct answer is Option A. The text suggest how the cat finds and catches its prey successfully. So, the main idea is given by Option A.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as the complete fact of the text is not appropriately contained in these summaries.
Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:
You city is organizing a tree plantation program.
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We have organized a tree plantation program in order to...
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Tree Plantation Program
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Want a clean, green city? Come plant trees with us!
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Do you like trees? Then come plant some with us tomorrow.
Explanation
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option C. This poster here, is to announce the event of a tree plantation program in your city. The poster should attract attention and encourage people to join the program. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making due to the formal language used in them and having unnecessary information, thus, making it boring.
Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:
Urging people to stop using plastic
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Plastic is a non-biodegradable substance and can adversely affect the environment.
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Say goodbye to plastic now!
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Plastic gone, Green on!
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Plastic is something we should all stop using.
Explanation
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answers are Options B and C. This poster here, is used to urge people to stop using plastic. Both Options B and C make appropriate quotes to be included in a poster to make it attractive and interesting. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options A and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making.
Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:
Maintaining good health
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Fun with Fitness!
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Would you like to know how to stay fit?
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Maintain good health by joining our health club.
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Good health is something we all think is elusive but it need not be so.
Explanation
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option A. This poster here, is to urge people to maintain good health. The poster should attract attention and encourage people to join the campaign. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making due to the formal language used in them and having unnecessary information, thus, making it boring.
Choose the option that may be included in a poster on the given topic:
Your school is organizing a cultural fest
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Gear Up For A Fun Day!
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We are organizing a fest in our school
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A cultural fest is an exciting event for all
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Cultural Fest To Be Held
Explanation
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option A. This poster here, is to announce the cultural fest at your school. The poster should be attractive and encouraging. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making due to having formal language and unnecessary details.
Choose the option that may be included in a poster on the given topic:
Child labour
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Child labour can be defined as...
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Children are our future labour.
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What is child labour?
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Stop child labour today...build a bright tomorrow!
Explanation
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option D. This poster here, is to create awareness against Child Labor. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making.
Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:
Urging people to stop littering
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Littering is not only harmful to the environment, but also harmful to your health.
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Stop Littering!
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It is a crime to litter so stop today and see a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
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What is littering? It is the act of....
Explanation
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answers are Options B and C. This poster here, is used to urge people to stop littering. Both Options B and C make appropriate quotes to be included in a poster to make it attractive and interesting. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options A and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making.
Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:
A football club is being opened at your school
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Do you love to play football? If you do, then join our new club!
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New Football Club
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Love Football? Join our new club!
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We are pleased to announce that we are opening a new football club at our school.
Explanation
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option C. This poster here, is to announce the opening of a new football club at your school. The poster should be attractive and encouraging. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making due to having formal language and unnecessary details.
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