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Writing and Communication Skills

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This hub tests writing techniques, essay structuring, and effective communication skills. It includes practical exercises on vocabulary replacement, drafting passages, and formatting reports. These English language questions appear in most competitive exams.

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Writing and Communication Skills Questions

Multiple choice article writing english

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The name of the writer in an article should be _______________ . 

  1. in italics

  2. in capital letters

  3. in a smaller font than the heading

  4. immediately below the title
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Choice D is correct as the author must be identified along with the title, so it must be just below the title. Choice A is wrong as it does not matter if it is in italics. Choice B is wrong as it is not important. Choice C is wrong as it is not important. 

Multiple choice article writing english

Which option is true of the body paragraphs in an article?

  1. They are arranged in order of size

  2. They all begin with a topic sentence

  3. The are all of the same level of importance

  4. They all contain a topic sentence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Choice D is coorect as al body paragraphs must contain a topic sentence to give the readers an overview of the article. Choice A is wrong as body paragraphs cannot be arranged in order of size. Choice B is wrong as not all can begin with a topic sentence Choice C is wrong as all body paragraphs cannot be given equal importance.  

Multiple choice article writing english

Which of the following are elements of an article in the right order?
Select the best option. 

  1. Heading, body, name of writer

  2. Heading, name of writer, body

  3. Name of writer, heading, body

  4. Body, heading, name of writer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Choice B is correct. Choice A is wrong as body will come the last. Choice C is wrong as heading should be first Choice D is wrong as article cannot start with the body paragraphs 

Multiple choice article writing english

The main purpose of a feature article is which of the following?
Select the best option. 

  1. to entertain the reader

  2. to elaborate on an event/situation

  3. to inform the reader

  4. to persuade the reader
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Choice B is corrrect as an article must inform and elaborate Choice A is incorrect as it no the main aim of an article. Choice C is incorrect as information alone is not the main aim of an article Chice D is incorrect as an article must not persuade people 

Multiple choice article writing english

Select the best option to complete the sentence:
The heading or title for an article should be _________________ .

  1. catchy

  2. a slogan

  3. a rhyme

  4. In capital letters
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Choice A is correct as the title must attract the reader. Choice b is wrong as it cannot be a slogan Choice C is wrong as it cannot be a ryhme and choice D is wrong as it not necessary that it should be in capitals

Multiple choice article writing english

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The purpose of an article is _____________ .

  1. to inform readers about something

  2. to convince the reader to change a point of view

  3. to briefly state the incidents that have taken place

  4. to describe a place, person, or event in detail
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Articles are generally written to provide information or explain a topic to the reader, making 'to inform readers about something' the most accurate general purpose.

Multiple choice article writing english

In which order should the following be considered while writing an article?
Select the best option. 

  1. structure, content, other information

  2. other information, structure, content

  3. content, structure, other information

  4. title, content, byline
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Choice C is correct as the article must have a content , an organistional structure and then other information. Choice A is wrong as structure cannot come before content. Choice B is wrong as other information must come at the end. Choice D is wrong as title, content and byline alone do not make an article

Multiple choice article writing english

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
It is important not to include ____________ in an article targetted at students. 

  1. formal language

  2. bullet points

  3. informal language

  4. exclamation marks
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Choice A is correct as using formal languge will be difficult to understand. Choice B is incorrect s bullet points can be used to deliver the message. Choice C is incorrect as informal language will engage the students Choice D is incorrect as using exclamation marks would make the article interesting 

Multiple choice article writing english

Which of the following should not be done in a newspaper article?
Select the best option. 

  1. include catchy subheadings

  2. include a byline

  3. express personal opinions

  4. add the name of the publishing agency
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Choice D is correct as an article must not be about the publishing agency. Choice A is incrorrect as an article can have catchy subheadings. Choice B is incorrect as an article must have a byline Choice C is incorrect as it can express opinions 

Multiple choice article writing english

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
Subheadings in an article help readers _____________________ . 

  1. concentrate on the article

  2. stay focused on the content

  3. understand the topic

  4. stay interested to read on
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Choice D is correct as subheading breaks  down a long articles amd kes it interesting to read. Choice A is wrong as subheadings do not concentrate on the article. Choice b is wrong as it is not the main focus Choice C is wrong as it does not lend to understanding of the topic. 

Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

reporters described the president's speech as "inflammatory."

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Reporters described the president's speech as "inflammatory."

  3. Reporters described the President's speech as "inflammatory."

  4. Reporters described the President's speech as "Inflammatory."
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Capital letter is used to start a sentence. Capital letter is used with the first word in quotations, provided the quoted sentence is a complete sentence. It is also used when a title replaces the use of a name. Here, 'President' is a title. Thus option C is correct according to the rules. 

Multiple choice dash and hyphen punctuation english

(Line1) Research shows that same sex siblings are more likely to form a bond than sib
(Line2) lings of different sexes.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Research shows that same-sex siblings are more likely to form a bond than sib-
    lings of different sexes.

  3. Research shows that same-sex siblings are more likely to form a bond than sib
    lings of different sexes.

  4. Research shows that same sex siblings are more likely to form a bond than sib-
    lings of different sexes.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct option is B because it has the hyphen in the two required places: between the pairs 'same sex' and 'sib lings'. While the first pair requires the hyphen to connect two words that act as a single unit to modify a noun (siblings), the other hyphen for 'sib lings' is used to show that the word continues onto the next line. 

Multiple choice writing a paragraph writing english

Which option contains the best topic sentence?

  1. Abraham Lincoln was an influential leader.

  2. Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809.

  3. Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809, was one of the most influential politicians in the history of America.

  4. I am going to write about Abraham Lincoln.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The best topic sentence is Option C. A topic sentence depicts the overall idea of the paragraph in brief. Here, the paragraph is about Abraham Lincoln and Option C introduces the paragraph appropriately. Options A and B are incorrect as they are information about Abraham Lincoln which can be a part of the paragraph individually but they do not serve the purpose of a topic sentence. Option D is incorrect as it does not adhere to the format of paragraph writing.

Multiple choice writing a paragraph writing english

The last step in paragraph writing is-

  1. Conclusion

  2. Stating examples

  3. Revision and proofreading

  4. Topic sentence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is Option C.

The conclusion summarizes the paragraph, but is followed by rechecking, revising and proofreading the paragraph. Therefore not being the last step in paragraph writing, Option A is incorrect.
Stating examples is a part of the illustration of the main idea of the paragraph and one of the middle stages in paragraph writing, making Option B the incorrect option.
The topic sentence is the controlling idea of the paragraph - hence option D is not the correct answer. 
As mentioned above, revision and proofreading for errors in the paragraph is the last step in the paragraph writing.
Option C is the correct answer. 

Multiple choice writing a paragraph writing english

The essential elements of paragraph writing are _________________.

  1. understanding, topic, writer's intelligence and length.

  2. unity, order, coherence and completeness.

  3. details, continuity and information.

  4. introduction, conclusion and body.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The true intent of a paragraph is to express coherent points. The main idea of a paragraph always flows in one direction. As soon as this idea changes, the paragraph also changes.
Hence, a paragraph has one idea and everything familiar that naturally flows with it fits into one single paragraph. Thus, first is unity. 
Secondly, a paragraph must follow an order. As ideas in a paragraph should not be random,  They should be arranged into a logical chronological order that flows in one direction making it easier to read.
Thirdly, the main idea of the paragraph should not be hanging loose. There should be coherence to interpret the main idea.
Lastly, the paragraph ought be complete in itself. 
Therefore, B is correct. 
A is incorrect as topic and length are very loose basis to form a paragraph on.
C is incorrect as information can be random also.
D is incorrect as conclusion always comes at last. Hence, rendering this option incorrect.