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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 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 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.

Multiple choice writing a paragraph writing english

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good conclusion of a paragraph?

  1. Summarizing the points stated in the paragraph

  2. Using linking words that indicate conclusions being drawn

  3. Repeating words or phrases from the topic sentence

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is Option D.

A good conclusion is an essential of a well written paragraph.
It is not merely the last line of the paragraph. It summarizes the points stated in the paragraph. Linking words like hence, therefore etc are used to link the ideas to the conclusion. Repeating words from the topic sentence in a conclusion helps to remind the reader the directing and controlling force of the paragraph.
Hence 'All of the above' - Option D is the correct answer. 

Multiple choice writing a paragraph writing english

Which of the following is not a preliminary step in paragraph writing?

  1. Read the topic carefully

  2. Look for key terms or words in the topic

  3. Start writing without any preparation

  4. Think about what you already know about the topic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is Option C.

The question is on which of the given options is not an important step in paragraph writing.
Paragraph writing is to be done on a given topic.

1. The first step, therefore, is to read the topic. Thus, option A is not the correct answer.
2. On reading the topic, one should then look for important words in the topic to know what is to be written in the paragraph. This being one of the initial steps makes option B the incorrect answer.  

3. Before starting to write a paragraph, on has to think about the topic, by drawing a rough diagram/outline or by jotting down points. Therefore, Option D is incorrect.
4. One is not supposed to start writing a paragraph without any preparation as it will lead to a scattered/incohesive paragraph. This is not a preliminary step in paragraph writing. Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.
 

Multiple choice writing a paragraph writing english

Which of the following contributes towards a better understanding of a paragraph?

  1. Topic sentence

  2. Continuity in flow of ideas

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is Option C.

Various factors contribute towards better understanding of a paragraph.
The topic sentence expresses the main idea of the paragraph. Similarly, the flow of ideas in a paragraph should be continuous. Haphazard presentation of ideas confuses the reader resulting in the paragraph not being understood.
Therefore, Option C is the correct answer- Both Option A and B contribute towards a better understanding of a paragraph.

Multiple choice writing a paragraph writing english

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written paragraph?

  1. Relevant information

  2. Linking of ideas

  3. Comprehensive sentences

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A well written paragraph is supposed follow a central idea. Thus, linking of ideas is important. The information regarding the central idea should be relevant. Thus, A is incorrect. For a well written paragraph, each sentence should be backed by logical reasoning that stays in one paragraph. Hence, the sentences must be comprehensive and relevant. Thus, C is also incorrect.
Hence, only D is correct. 

Multiple choice writing a paragraph writing english

While writing a paragraph, what immediately follows the main idea?

  1. The conclusion

  2. Illustration of the main idea

  3. Revision of the paragraph

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is Option B.

The conclusion ends the paragraph by summing up the ideas expressed.
This is followed by the revision of the paragraph to look for any kind of error and ensure that the unity of the paragraph is maintained. This is the last step in paragraph writing.
Hence Option A and C are incorrect.
After the main idea, a writer has to illustrate upon it by explaining and providing suitable examples. Therefore Option B - illustration of the main idea is the correct answer.

Multiple choice writing a paragraph writing english

Which of the following does NOT hold true for a paragraph?

  1. A paragraph is a container of only one idea.

  2. A paragraph should contain a convincing conclusion.

  3. All of the ideas in each sentence of a paragraph should point to one main idea.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is Option D.

We have to identify the point that does NOT hold true for a paragraph.
Option A is the incorrect option because a paragraph concentrates on one idea only.
A convincing conclusion is a characteristic of a well-written paragraph, therefore Option B is incorrect.
While a paragraph concentrates on one main idea, it is supported by subordinate ideas. However, these subordinate ideas should ultimately support and point towards the main idea. This makes option C the incorrect option.
Hence option D- none of the above is the correct answer.

Multiple choice writing a paragraph writing english

Which of the following is NOT a part of writing a paragraph?

  1. Reading the topic

  2. Introduction

  3. Conclusion

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is Option D.

The question is identification of the steps NOT involved in paragraph writing.
Options A, B and C are important steps in paragraph writing. To write a paragraph we first read the topic, then write the introduction which starts the paragraph and then conclude the paragraph by summing up the ideas expressed in the paragraph.
Therefore, option D -none of the above is the correct answer.