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Select the best option to fill in the blank:

Emily Watson never liked socializing. She found peace in being alone and in the imaginary worlds that her book would take her to. She preferred green tea to a can of cola. She would pick a game of chess over a game of poker any day.  

The text is an example of a/an ____________________.

character sketch writing english

  1. Professional biography

  2. Character sketch

  3. Autobiography

  4. Narrative essay

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

Option B: The given few lines "Emily Watson...  over a game of poker any day." describes the character Emily, her dislikes, hobbies (books), preferences in beverages and games. Hence it is a character sketch and option B is correct.
Option A: A professional biography is a description or summary of someone's professional background, educational history, skill set and /or achievements.
Option C: An autobiography is written by the author about his own life.
Option D: A narrative essay is essentially an essay that the writer writes about an experience of his. It is generally in the first person point of view.
These options do not agree in purpose with the given lines.
Hence options B, C and D are wrong.

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
In a character sketch, the character history  _______________ .

character sketch writing english

  1. should be lengthy

  2. is as important as the character

  3. should include the major events of the character's life

  4. should not be too lengthy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

Option D: There are various aspects to a character. History is just a part of it. Though it's important, it must not be lengthy. The character sketch is not just the history of the character. Hence option D is correct.
Option A: The history shouldn't be lengthy because then the reader would get lost in the middle of the sketch. It should be brief since the sketch is not just the history.
Option B: The history is not as important as the character. It's one aspect of the character. The others include the character's personality, likes, dislikes, hobbies, appearances, style, clothes and so on.
Option C: It is not essential to include the major events of the character's life. If they are not relevant to the story, then they wouldn't be included. Extra information would not help the story.
Hence options A, B and C are wrong.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:
The cover of a brochure should be ________________.

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. simple and plain

  2. colorful and bright

  3. of a single color yet clear

  4. full of pictures alone

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Choice B is correct. Brochures are made to look attractive and readable to public. Choice A is wrong as brochures cannot be plain and simple. Choice C is wrong as using a single color in a brochure will make it look plain. Choice D is wrong as a brochure filled only with pictures will give no information. 

A leaflet does not have which of the following?

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. conflict

  2. pictures

  3. slogans

  4. heading

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Choice A is correct as leaflets is not written about an arguement. Choice B is wrong as leaflets carrypictures of the service or product. Choice C is wrong as leaflets carry sloganto attract the reader. Choice D is wrong as leaflets have heading. 

Which of the following is not a usage of brochures?
Select the best option. 

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. to highlight the prime features of a place

  2. to help the reader find information or locations

  3. to provide information about an institution or event

  4. to refute a counterclaim and convince the reader

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Choice D is correct as brochures does not counter or convince the reader, it merely gives information. Choice A is incorrect as brochures highlight the featuresof a place, like advertising.Choice B is incorrect as brochures contain information in detail about a product or place. Choice C is incorrect as brochures give information about anything. 

Which of the following is the least helpful in making a brochure more attractive?

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. images

  2. colours

  3. words

  4. signature

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Choice D is correct as brochures need not have signatures. Choice A is wrong as brochures must have colourful pictures. Choice B is correct as brochures must be colorful to attract readers. Choice C is correct as words and sentences are necessary to give information. 

Fill in the blanks with the best choice of words:
A brochure should begin with the __________ not __________. 

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. customer ; product

  2. product ; customer

  3. information ; product

  4. product ; information

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Choice A is correct as a brochure must target the customer rather than the product as it the customer who must buy the product. Choice B is correct as targeting the product will not be give the necessary information on how, when and why a customer needs the product. Choice C is wrong as giving information of the product is not enough. Choice D is wrong as giving the product rather than information is confusing. 

Fill in the blanks with the best choice of words:
A common mistake while writing a brochure is to concentrate more on __________ instead of __________. 

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. being bold ; information

  2. persuasion ; information

  3. information ; pictures

  4. information ; persuasion

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Choice D is correct a brochures must inform rather than persuade the reader to by the product. Choice A is wrong as being bold and having information would put away the readers. Choice C is wrong as readers cannot be persuaded and then given the infomation about a product. Choice C is wrong as must have both information and pictures. 

A _____________ is a small booklet that contains information about a company or event for promotional purposes. 

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 brochure has a couple of pages giving information on a event for selling it. Choice A is wrong as it is not used as promotional material. Choice C is wrong as a leaflet cannot give much information Choice D is not a promotional material. 

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
The images in a brochure should _________________.

brochure/leaflet/flyer/pamphlet writing english

  1. be plentiful

  2. be large enough to cover the page

  3. be of the same color

  4. have captions

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Choice D is correct as captions would expalin the product. choice A is wrong as too many pictures would confuse the readers. Choice B is wrong as only one picture is not enough.Choice C is wrong as same color would be monotonous