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1. One of the following is the correct stress pattern for the noun form of the word 'report' _______
a.repo'rt
b.re'port
c.report'
d.'re
2. It has been observed that students who want to be __________, need to learn how to summarise.
a.excellent in their debating skills
b.well-grounded in their speaking skills
c.well-focused in their writing
d.well-grounded in the act of plagiarism
3. The only way you can learn how to summarise a given passage is for you to ______
a.listen carefully to a summary lecture
b.learn it off-hand
c.Stylishly copy your colleague’s work when no one is watching
d.do it practically
4. The ______ unifies a paragraph in a composition
a.Title
b.theme
c.Tempo
d.Topic
5. __________which are said in a warm friendly way should always be said with the rising tone.
a.Allegations
b.Formal requests
c.Wh-questions
d.Refusal of requests
6. One of the techniques used to persuade the reader that the generalization used in a write up is correct is by using ___________.
a.Short sentences
b.Complex sentences
c.Long sentences
d.examples
7. Explaining ________ of a concept or thing is called definition.
a.the make up
b.the meaning
c.the context
d.the illustration
8. ________in a piece of writing refers to the logical transition from one idea to the next.
a.Coherence
b.Gradual transition
c.Critical transition
d.Practical transition
9. As far as the topic sentence is concerned, there is often more than one in a paragraph. This sentence is _______________
a.Right and can be proved
b.probable
c.Wrong and cannot be ascertained
d.Very likely, but it depends on the paragraph structure
10. Which of the following is NOT a reason for comparison and contrast in paragraph development? _________
Question 2Answer
a.to point out distinctions when giving information on two things
b.to clarify the unfamiliar by comparing it with the familiar
c.to identify issues in paragraphs
d.to show the superiority of one thing over another
11. The word ‘however’ is often used in a write up to express ________
a.contrast
b.consequences
c.continuity
d.functionality
12. The word ________ is often used to express contrast in a given writing.
a.After that
b.next
c.also
d.however
13. The topic sentence in a paragraph often leads to the achievement of ______ in the given composition itself.
a.transitional devices
b.coherence
c.supporting details
d.logical transitions
14. The word DEFINITION can mean ____________________
a.explaining the meaning of a concept or thing
b.analysing the meaning of a concept or thing
c.identifying the meaning of a concept or thing
d.illustrating the meaning of a concept or thing
15. The word ‘subsequently’ can be used to express ________ in a write up.
a.Nonsensical expressions
b.Consequential actions
c.Idiomatic usage
d.time
16. One of the following words or phrases expresses continuation in thought pattern_________
a.Furthermore
b.Still yet
c.similarly
d.accordingly
17. Which of the following is NOT a reason for comparison and contrast in paragraph development? ____________
a.to point out distinctions when giving information on two things
b.to clarify the unfamiliar by comparing it with the familiar
c.to show the superiority of one thing over another
d.to identify issues in paragraphs
18. ____________ is NOT usually used in descriptive writings ______
a.Temporal issues
b.Shapes and patterns
c.Measurements: weight, size, volume, distance
d.Place and position; direction
19. ___________ is NOT a reason for comparison and contrast in paragraph development.
a.Clarifying the unfamiliar by comparing it with the familiar
b.Showing the superiority of one thing over another
c.Pointing out distinctions when giving information on two things
d.Identifying issues in paragraphs
20. All but one of the following is inappropriate in writing official letters________
Question 5Answer
a.Strict compliance is advised
b.The subject matter refers
c.You are advised forthwith
d.You must be daft to make such suggestions...
21. Which is the appropriate present perfect tense form needed to complete the sentence 'The fishermen _______ fishing all night long'?
a.have been...
b.Should have been
c.would have been
d.could have been
22. In the sentence, 'She was always out of school during the weekends in her undergraduate days' the tense form used is_______
a.past tense
b.past continuous
c.simple tense
d.simple past tense
23. Which vowel is represented in the word 'bead'? ________
a./e/
b./I:/
c./ei/
d./ee/
24. In an active voice the subject and the _____ of the sentence are not interchanged
Ans: object
25. The Past ____ tense emphasizes the continuity of events in the past.
Ans: Continuous
26. _____ regulate time and the aspectual forms of English.
Ans; Tenses
27. The _____ is often called a personality test interview board to get an insight into your personality.
Ans: interview
28. /j,(ʤ)/ jigsaw, _____, bridge
Ans: giant
29. ______ is extra force used in speaking, on a particular word or
syllable.
Ans: Stress
30. _____ has the same vowel sound as in rush
Ans: Rough
31. When you write a ____, you try to convey some information to others.
Ans: Report
32. The _______ is a straightforward, factual presentation of the facts relating to your education, work experience and other qualifications.
Ans: Curriculum vitae