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Identify the change in the line/phrase that best suits a diary entry:
being scolded by parents

diary entry writing english

  1. My parents scolded me in front of all my friends today.

  2. Mom and Dad scolded me today, in front of all my friends. I was so ashamed!

  3. It is undoubtedly a bashful experience to be scolded by one's parents, with all one's friends as witnesses to the event.

  4. Mom and Dad scolded me and I was, therefore, ashamed.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option B. Diary entry uses language which is personal and shows the correct emotion felt by an individual at that particular time. Option A and D are incorrect as they seem as statements made on that particular topic rather than an emotion being portrayed. Option C is incorrect as the language here represents that the experience is someone else's and general for all.

In which format would you write about the following:
Your pet dog being sick

diary entry writing english

  1. Diary entry

  2. Article

  3. Speech

  4. Poster

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct format is Option A. 'Your pet dog being sick' is a sad moment for you. It is a personal feeling and everyone may not have their interest in this matter. So, This topic should accounted as a diary entry by an individual. Option B is incorrect as articles are generally found in newspapers for public interest. Option C is incorrect as speech is generally given on an important topic or interest. Option D is incorrect as posters have images or quotes to depict a thought or a feeling.

In which format would you write about the following:
Driving a car for the first time

diary entry writing english

  1. Poster

  2. Headline

  3. Diary entry

  4. Advertisement

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option C. A diary entry is generally written to record one's feelings, emotions and thoughts on an incident related to the writer or to record an event important to the writer.
Option A is incorrect as a poster is generally used to advertise or promote eye-catching facts or products.
Option B is incorrect as a headline generally gives us a quick overview of an article or a piece.
Option D is incorrect as an advertisement is used to inform the consumers about the product or services of a company.


In which format would you write about the following:
Birth of your first niece

diary entry writing english

  1. Speech

  2. Headline

  3. Poster

  4. Diary entry

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option D.
In a diary entry, the writer pours his feelings, emotions and thoughts like talking to a best friend. The language used is informal and personal depicting the correct emotion felt at the moment.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as the purposes of these formats do not match to the given context.

In which format would you write about the following:
Feelings and thoughts on parents' wedding anniversary

diary entry writing english

  1. Dialogue

  2. Journal

  3. Diary entry

  4. Poster

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct format is Option C. Diary entry is used to account personal experiences. 'Feelings and thoughts on parents' wedding anniversary' i completely personal and thus should be written as a 'diary entry'. Options A, B and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of writing personal experiences. Each of them have a different purpose.

In which format would you write about the following:
Thoughts on the first stage performance with your band

diary entry writing english

  1. Diary entry

  2. Poster

  3. Headline

  4. Journal

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option A. A diary entry is generally written to record one's feelings, emotions and thoughts on an incident related to the writer or to record an event important to the writer.
Option B is incorrect as a poster is generally used to advertise or promote eye-catching facts or products.
Option C is incorrect as a headline generally gives us a quick overview of an article or a piece.
Option D is incorrect as a journal is a record that is maintained on a regular basis.

Identify the change in the line/phrase which best suits a diary entry:
lost a wallet

diary entry writing english

  1. You can't imagine the horror I felt when I realized I had lost my wallet...

  2. Suddenly, she realized that her wallet was missing.

  3. You lost your wallet?

  4. Careful not to awaken the passenger, the thief pulled the wallet out of his shirt pocket...

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
In a diary entry, the writer pours his feelings, emotions and thoughts like talking to a best friend. The language used is informal and personal depicting the correct emotion felt at the moment.
The correct answer is Option A. The writer was horrified to find that he had lost his wallet.
Options B and C are incorrect as in a diary entry one writes for himself and thus 'I' is used to address oneself.
Option D is incorrect as the statement does not match the format of diary entry in this context.

Identify the change in the line/phrase which best suits a diary entry:
visit from an old friend

diary entry writing english

  1. Millie paid me a visit today. She and I had met after a long time.

  2. Millie, a friend of hers, went to her house. She hadn't seen her friend in many months.

  3. I was shocked when Millie came by the house today. I hadn't seen her in ages.

  4. It was a pleasant surprise to have been visited by Millie on this day.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
In a diary entry, the writer pours his feelings, emotions and thoughts like talking to a best friend. The language used is informal and personal depicting the correct emotion felt at the moment.
The correct answer is Option C. The writer is shocked and extremely happy which is evident form the statement.
Options A and D are incorrect as the statements are way too formal for a diary entry and thus do not adhere to the format of a diary entry.
Option B is incorrect as the writer is not writing it for herself.

Identify the change in the line/phrase that best suits a diary entry:
receiving an award

diary entry writing english

  1. Today I am extremely happy: I got an award for best student!

  2. Today, I was the recipient of the best student award. I am very happy.

  3. Receiving the best student award was an incredible experience.

  4. I will now recall the events of receiving the best student award....

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a diary entry, the writer pours his feelings, emotions and thoughts like talking to a best friend. The language used is informal and personal depicting the correct emotion felt at the moment.
The correct answer is Option A. The writer is extremely happy and the statement makes it evident.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as the statements are too formal to be used for a diary entry and thus do not adhere to the format of a diary entry for the given context.

Identify the change in the line which best suits a diary entry:
Seeing a ghost-like shape

diary entry writing english

  1. And soon, he realized that he had been looking upon a ghost-like figure...

  2. I will see a ghost-like shape...

  3. I thought I was seeing a ghost!

  4. "Ghost! Ghost!" He shouted as he ran....

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option C. Diary entry generally uses language to express one's personal experiences. Options A and D are incorrect as it is seen that it has been written for someone else using 'he', a third person pronoun instead of 'I', a first person pronoun. Option B is incorrect as the sentence is in future tense and generally diary is a record for events that have already occurred.