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Which of the following are qualities of a good brochure?
Select the best options. 

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. memorable

  2. informative

  3. bright

  4. easy to understand

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Correct Option: A,B,D
Explanation:

Choice A, B and D are correct as brochures are created to sell a product, so it must have pictures and slogans that are memorable, sentences that are informative and it must be easy to understand. Choice C is wrong as it can be colourful but colour alone cannot sell the product. 

Which of the following may not be used to break up information in a brochure?

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. lines

  2. boxes

  3. sentences

  4. white space

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Choice C is correct as sentences cannot be used to break informationm in a brochure.  In fact sentences are needed to give necessary information. Choice A is wrong as lines are used to break information. Choice B is wrong as boxes can be used to break information. Choice D is wrong as white spaces would give a gap in the information. 

Select the best option.

A _____________ is a small pamphlet that contains advertising and promotional material. 

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. classified advertisement

  2. brochure

  3. leaflet

  4. report

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Choice B is correct as brochures are like pamphlets but used for selling a product. Choice A is wrong as classified advertisements are not brochures or pamphlets. Choice C is wrong as a leaflet does not give muchdetail. Choice D is wrong as a report would not sell a product. 

In a brochure, where should the contact information should be written?

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. on the front cover

  2. on the inner pages

  3. on the back cover

  4. contact information is not written in a brochure

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Choice C is correct as the contact address must be given at the end of the brochure. Choice A is wrong as giving contact address in the front cover does not make good design. Choice B is wrong as it would break the information. Choice D is wrong as brochures must carry the contact information so that readers would be able to avail of the services.  

For which of the following may you write a brochure?

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. A travel agency

  2. A nature reserve

  3. A waterpark

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Choice D is correct as brochures can be written about anything as long as it advertises the product, place or event. Choice A is incorrect as brochures can be not only about travel agency, Choice B is incorrect as brochures can be about anything not nature reserves alone. Choice C is incorrect as brouchures can be of other things too. 

Which of the following is not an element of a brochure?
Select the best option. 

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. attractive titles

  2. pictures

  3. formal register

  4. simple sentences

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Choice C is correct as brochures need have formal tone and style.  Choice A is wrong as brochures must attract attention, so it have attractive titles, Choice B is wrong as brochures carry pictures of the evet, product or place it is advertising. Choice D is wrong as brochures use simple sentences so that readers find it easy. 

Select the best option.

What is the purpose of a leaflet?

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. to convince the reader to buy something

  2. to provide brief information about something

  3. to narrate the events in a story

  4. to summarize the features of a place

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Choice B is correct as leaflet provides a very short information about an event, service or a product. Choice A is wrong leaflets cannot be long and so cannot convince people to buy. Choice C is wrong as leaflets are short information and do not narrate Choice D is wrong as leaflets do not summararize anything

Select the best option to fill in the blank: 
The main purpose of a brochure is to _______________ .

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. sell a product

  2. inform the reader

  3. persuade the reader

  4. tell a story

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Correct Option: A,B
Explanation:

Choice A and B are correct. A brochure is made to sell a product and to inform the reader about the product. Choice C is wrong as it does not persuade, it is made to sell. Choice D is wrong as brochures are not made to tell stories.  

Which of the following is true of the information in the inner pages of a brochure?
Select the best option. 

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. It should be informal.

  2. It should be conversational.

  3. It should be short and clear.

  4. It should be very elaborate.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Choice C is correct as short and clear information would be readable. Choice A is wrong as too much of informal language will not give clarity on the product. Choice B is correct as too conversational style would confuse. Choice D is wrong as elaborate sentences would bore the reader. 

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The difference between a brochure and a pamphlet is ...

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. a pamphlet is usually aimed at informing readers while a brochure aims to sell something

  2. a pamphlet is usually aimed at spreading awareness while a brochure aims to sell something

  3. a pamphlet is smaller while a brochure is generally larger

  4. a pamphlet is only read by professionals while a brochure may be read by all

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Choice B is correct as pamphlets rise awareness about social issues and a brochure sells a product. Choice A is wrong as pamphlets inform a reader but they mainly talk about how a certain activity is useful for the community or society. Choice C is wrong as the size really does not matter. Choice D is wrong as pamphlets and brochures are read by all types of people.