English Language
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
The first step to identifying important details in a passage is -
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Mention your own views
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Change the meaning of the text
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Not refer to the original text
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Read and understand the text properly
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D.
Identification of important details is essential to write a summary.
The first step for that is to read the text and understand what the writer has to say. Only then one can know the important details in a passage.
Mentioning one's own views is not to be done in summary writing. Only the writer's views are to be included. There can be no change in meaning of the text and one has to adhere to the original text. Therefore, option A, B and C are not the correct options.
As mentioned above reading and understanding the text properly is the first step to identifying important details in a passage. Option D is 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
D
Correct answer
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.
Choose an appropriate option in relation to note writing:
The first step in note writing is ___________________.
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writing the note directly
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reading or listening carefully
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deciding the important points
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none of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B.
A note is a short and informal record of something that is written to jog the memory later.
Note writing follows a particular format and is a step by step process.
The first step is listening or reading carefully the subject on which the note is to be prepared.
On basis of this first step one decides the important points and writes the note.
The above-mentioned explanation rules out Option A and C as correct options and the correct answer is option B.
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
D
Correct answer
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.
What is the most common type of essay in Western culture?
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The expository essay
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The persuasive essay
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The narrative essay
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The descriptive essay
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The expository essay is a type of essay that explains a topic or idea. It is the most common type of essay in Western culture because it is used in a wide variety of academic and professional settings.
What is the most common type of essay in Eastern culture?
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The narrative essay
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The descriptive essay
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The persuasive essay
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The expository essay
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The narrative essay is a type of essay that tells a story. It is the most common type of essay in Eastern culture because it is used to teach moral lessons and to preserve cultural traditions.
What is the most common type of essay in African culture?
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The persuasive essay
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The expository essay
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The narrative essay
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The descriptive essay
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The persuasive essay is a type of essay that tries to convince the reader to adopt a particular point of view. It is the most common type of essay in African culture because it is used to resolve conflicts and to promote social change.
What is the most common type of essay in Native American culture?
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The descriptive essay
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The narrative essay
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The expository essay
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The persuasive essay
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The descriptive essay is a type of essay that describes a person, place, or thing. It is the most common type of essay in Native American culture because it is used to teach about the natural world and to preserve cultural traditions.
What is the most common type of essay in Hispanic culture?
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The expository essay
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The narrative essay
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The descriptive essay
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The persuasive essay
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The narrative essay is a type of essay that tells a story. It is the most common type of essay in Hispanic culture because it is used to teach moral lessons and to preserve cultural traditions.
What is the most common type of essay in Middle Eastern culture?
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The persuasive essay
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The narrative essay
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The expository essay
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The descriptive essay
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The persuasive essay is a type of essay that tries to convince the reader to adopt a particular point of view. It is the most common type of essay in Middle Eastern culture because it is used to resolve conflicts and to promote social change.
What is the most common type of essay in Asian culture?
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The expository essay
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The narrative essay
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The descriptive essay
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The persuasive essay
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The expository essay is a type of essay that explains a topic or idea. It is the most common type of essay in Asian culture because it is used in a wide variety of academic and professional settings.
What is the most common type of essay in European culture?
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The narrative essay
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The descriptive essay
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The expository essay
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The persuasive essay
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The expository essay is a type of essay that explains a topic or idea. It is the most common type of essay in European culture because it is used in a wide variety of academic and professional settings.
What is the most common type of essay in Australian culture?
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The descriptive essay
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The narrative essay
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The expository essay
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The persuasive essay
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The narrative essay is a type of essay that tells a story. It is the most common type of essay in Australian culture because it is used to teach moral lessons and to preserve cultural traditions.
What is the most common type of essay in South American culture?
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The persuasive essay
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The expository essay
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The narrative essay
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The descriptive essay
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The narrative essay is a type of essay that tells a story. It is the most common type of essay in South American culture because it is used to teach moral lessons and to preserve cultural traditions.
What is the most common type of essay in African-American culture?
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The persuasive essay
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The narrative essay
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The expository essay
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The descriptive essay
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The narrative essay is a type of essay that tells a story. It is the most common type of essay in African-American culture because it is used to teach moral lessons and to preserve cultural traditions.