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Which of the following is a suitable topic for creating a poster?

  1. Informing the public about the death of a political figure.

  2. Informing the students of a school that the school will remain open on Saturday.

  3. Informing people about a blood donation camp in your town.

  4. Informing the students of your class about the opening of a new library.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option C. 'Informing people about a blood donation camp in your town' has a purpose and needs public attention. This poster will attract people for the blood donation camp ensure maximum participation in the event.
Option A is incorrect as this can published a a newspaper report for the knowledge of the concerned readers.
Options B and D are incorrect as these information is only for a target audience and thus can be issued as a notice.

Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:
Asking people to vote for you as head girl

  1. Please vote for me!

  2. I know I will do my best to cater to all my fellow students' needs...

  3. Vote for (name of the girl)

  4. She is smart and caring, with the competition, there's no comparing. Vote for (name of the girl)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option D. The poster here is to make an appeal to the students to make her the head girl. Option D makes the poster informative, attractive and appealing at the same time. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options A and C  are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making as they are too formal and not attractive enough.
Option B is incorrect as it has unnecessary information which is avoided in a poster.

Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:

Urging people to stop using plastic

  1. Plastic is a non-biodegradable substance and can adversely affect the environment.

  2. Say goodbye to plastic now!

  3. Plastic gone, Green on!

  4. Plastic is something we should all stop using.


Correct Option: B,C
Explanation:

Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answers are Options B and C. This poster here, is used to urge people to stop using plastic. Both Options B and C make appropriate quotes to be included in a poster to make it attractive and interesting. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options A and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making.

Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:

Maintaining good health

  1. Fun with Fitness!

  2. Would you like to know how to stay fit?

  3. Maintain good health by joining our health club.

  4. Good health is something we all think is elusive but it need not be so.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option A. This poster here, is to urge people to maintain good health. The poster should attract attention and encourage people to join the campaign. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making due to the formal language used in them and having unnecessary information, thus, making it boring.

Which of the following is a suitable topic for creating a poster?

  1. Informing the public about the building of a new metro line.

  2. Informing the public about a recent theft in the area.

  3. Informing people about the increase in cases of heart disease in the state.

  4. Informing the public about an upcoming movie release.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option D. 'Informing the public about an upcoming movie release' has a purpose and needs public attention. This poster will attract people for the new film. The poster here is used to advertise the upcoming movie release.
Options A, B and C is incorrect as these can published a a newspaper report for the knowledge of the concerned readers.

Which of the options may be included in a poster on the given topic:
You wish to invite the parents of your students to attend the annual day program in school.

  1. Annual Day - Coming Your Way!

  2. We cordially invite you all to a day of fun and entertainment.

  3. We are pleased to inform you that we will be conducting the annual day program.

  4. It's going to be fun...It's annual day!


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Posters are placards displayed in public announcing and advertising something. The purpose of a poster is either to create social awareness or to advertise or even extend public invitations and display notices.
The correct answer is Option A. This poster here, is to extend an invitation to the parents and students to attend the annual day program at your school. The poster should be attractive and encouraging. The posters have important information in persuasive language. Slogans make an important part of the posters. Details and formal language is avoided in a poster to retain compactness.
Options B, C and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of poster making due to having formal language and unnecessary details.

Identify the change in the line/phrase which best suits a diary entry:
Meeting your favorite actor

  1. As she walked out of the shop, she came face to face with her favorite actor...

  2. My expression betrayed my complete admiration for...

  3. You won't believe what happened today...I met my favorite actor!

  4. I met my favourite actor today while leaving a shop.


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 was shocked and excited to meet her favorite actor.
Options A, B and D are incorrect as they do not adhere to the format of a diary entry according to the given context.

Identify the change in the line/phrase which best suits a diary entry:
nervous about job interview

  1. I am nervous about my interview which is scheduled tomorrow.

  2. I'm so nervous about tomorrow's interview...

  3. It is deemed natural to be apprehensive before an interview...

  4. I have an interview tomorrow. I am nervous about it.


Correct Option: B
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 B. The writer is nervous and the statement makes it evident.
Options A, C 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.

What is the purpose of a diary entry?

  1. To record personal events, feelings, and thoughts

  2. To narrate a story to others

  3. To record data

  4. To persuade someone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct answer is Option A. Diary is maintained by an individual to record his/her personal thoughts, feelings, events that has some significance in their lives. Options B, C and D aincorrect as they do not suit to the purpose of a diary entry.

Where in a diary entry is the date included?

  1. Top right

  2. Below salutation

  3. Immediately before the first sentence in the introduction

  4. Top left


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the accepted format of a diary entry, the date is always written on the top left corner before the content of the diary entry. Hence option D is the correct answer.

Options A, B and C are incorrect because they do not adhere to the accepted format of a diary entry.