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Questions Related to english

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.


The kitchen looks beautiful. Have you cleaned ___________, Mary?

impersonal pronouns pronoun english

  1. its

  2. it's

  3. it

  4. them

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If the pronoun is receiving the action, it is called a direct object. Object pronouns are always used when the antecedent is a direct object. Here, the action of cleaning is received by the window. The object pronoun for third person singular neuter is "it". Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence incorrect. 

Which option is the least likely to be included in a newspaper article?

article writing english

  1. Heading

  2. Byline

  3. All W questions

  4. Thesis statement

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Choice C is correct as W questions in newspaper articles will give complete information to the reader. Choice A is wrong as newspaper articles is not about heading  alone. Choice b iwrong as byline alone will not make a newspaper article Choice D is wrong as thesis statement is not necessary for a newspaper article.

Which of the following is least important to consider before writing an article?

article writing english

  1. The target reader

  2. The medium in which the article will appear

  3. Previous articles on the same topic

  4. The purpose of the article

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Choice C is correct as the author must not touch on the previous articles on the same subject. Choice A is incorrect as the author must consider the target audience.Choice B isincorrect as the author must consider the medium  in which it appears. Choice D is correct as the purpose of the article is important.  

What is the purpose of a newspaper article?
Select the best option. 

article writing english

  1. to compare and contrast two ideas/situations

  2. to inform readers of an event or situation

  3. to explore a story or event in depth

  4. to entertain the reader

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Choice B is correct as a newspaper article must imform the reader.Choice 

A iswrong as it should not compare and contrast ideas. Choice C is wrong as it need not explore an idea or event.Choice D is wrong as it not about entertainment

The most important part of an article is which of the following?

article writing english

  1. heading

  2. subheadings

  3. body

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Choice B is correct as every part of the article is important. Choice A is incorrect as heading alone does not make an article Choice B is incorrect as subheadings do not make an article complete. Choice C is wrong as the body paragraphs without the heading and sub heading  does not an article

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

article writing english

  1. in italics

  2. in capital letters

  3. in a smaller font than the heading

  4. immediately below the title

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Correct Option: D
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. 

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

article writing english

  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

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Correct Option: D
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.  

Where may you find an article?
Select the best option. 

article writing english

  1. Magazine

  2. Newspaper

  3. Blog

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Choice D is correct as an article can be in the all the above  Choice A is wrong as magazines alone do not publish articles Choice b is wrong as newspapers alone donot publisg articles Choice C is wrong as blogs alone are not articles

Identify the best article heading for the given topic:
The minister said that going 'cashless' may help reduce theft in the country.

article writing english

  1. Minster: "going cashless will reduce theft"

  2. Minister: 'going cashless will reduce theft'

  3. The minister said that going cashless will reduce theft

  4. Minister: 'Going Cashless Will Reduce Theft'

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Choice B is correct as a quote the target audience will be interested to read it. Choice A is wrong as it is not a direct quote from the minister. Choice C is wrong as it is too wordy for a heading.Choice D is wrong as as quote does not look if it has initial capitals. 

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

article writing english

  1. Heading, body, name of writer

  2. Heading, name of writer, body

  3. Name of writer, heading, body

  4. Body, heading, name of writer

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Correct Option: B
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