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Q1. I ..... tennis every Sunday morning.

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Q2. Don't make so much noise. Noriko ..... to study for her ESL test!

try

tries

tried

is trying

Q3. Jun-Sik ..... his teeth before breakfast every morning.

will cleaned

is cleaning

cleans

clean

Q4. Sorry, she can't come to the phone. She ..... a bath!
 is having

having

have

has

Q5. ..... many times every winter in Frankfurt.

It snows

It snowed

It is snowing

It is snow

Q6. How many students in your class ..... from Korea?

comes

come

came

are coming

Q7. Weather report: "It's seven o'clock in Frankfurt and ..... ."

there is snow

it`s snowing

it snows

it snowed
Q8. Babies ..... when they are hungry.

cry

cries

cried

are crying

Q9. Jane: "What ..... in the evenings?"

Mary: "Usually I watch TV or read a book."

you doing

you do

do you do

are you doing

Q10. Jane: "What ..... ?"

Mary: "I'm trying to fix my calculator."

you doing

you do

do you do

are you doing

Q11. Jane ..... her blue jeans today, but usually she wears a skirt or a
dress.

wears

wearing

wear

is wearing

Q12. I think I ..... a new calculator. This one does not work properly
any more.

needs

needed

need

am needing

Q13. Sorry, you can't borrow my pencil. I ..... it myself.

was using

using

use

am using

Q14. At a school dance:

Jane: " ..... yourself?"
Mary: "Yes, I'm having a great time!"
 You enjoying

Enjoy you

Do you enjoy

Are you enjoying

Q15. I've just finished reading a story called Dangerous Game. It's
about a man who ..... his wife because he doesn't want to lose
her.

kills

killed

kill

is killing

Q16. What time .....

the train leaves?

leaves the train?

is the train leaving?

does the train leave?

Q17. Jane: "Are you going to the dance on Friday?"

Mary: "No, I'm not. I ..... school dances; they're loud, hot and
crowded!"

not enjoy

don`t enjoy
 doesn`t enjoy

am not enjoying

Q18. I ..... for my pen. Have you seen it?

will look

looking

look

am looking

Q19. You can keep my iPod if you like. I ..... it any more.

don`t use

doesn`t use

didn`t use

am not using

Q20. The phone ...... Can you answer it, please?

rings

ring

rang

is ringing
Different Propaganda Techniques
& Examples of Propaganda
There are seven different types of propaganda techniques. This includes:

1. Bandwagon Propaganda
As human beings, we have this innate desire to fit in. And that’s exactly the kind
of follow-the-herd mentality this technique follow.
Bandwagon propaganda is all about persuading the target audience to take action. It’s
about creating an urge amongst people to become a part of the “in crowd”.

To enforce such a feeling, advertisers typically use phrases like, “join the crowd” or
“trending now” for their products and services.

Propaganda Examples:
Have a look at these examples right here:
Notice how Maybelline uses the phrase “America’s Favorite”?

That’s a way of persuading people to use the product because it is loved by all of
America. Pretty smart, isn’t it?

2. Card Stacking Propaganda

Now, this technique is perhaps most popularly used. It involves the deliberate omission
of certain facts to fool the target audience. The term card stacking originates from
gambling and occurs when players try to stack decks in their favor. A similar ideology is
used by companies to make their products appear better than they actually are.

Most brands use this propaganda technique to downplay unsavory details about their
products and services. For instance, some companies may cleverly conceal “hidden
charges” and only talk about the benefits of their products and services.

Examples of Propaganda
For instance, take a look at this advertisement by Burger King. Notice how they’re
(almost desperately) trying to highlight their “low calorie” fries. Assuming they are low
calorie, fried food is bad for your health, anyway.

Also, they’ve clearly left out details about how these fries still taste good despite the low
trans-fat content.

3. Plain Folks Propaganda

Have you ever noticed how some brands use ordinary folks to promote their products
and services as opposed to celebrities?

The ultimate goal here is to demonstrate how the product is meant for everybody and
will provide value to everyone. This method is commonly used in the world of
advertisingas the general public has started to grow skeptical towards paid celebrity
endorsements. Today, buyers are on the lookout for REAL experiences instead of the
glossy images portrayed on television.
Propaganda Examples:
Take a look at this advertisement right here. It uses a sweet-looking girl to appeal to the
audience. The main purpose of the ad is to promote healthy and simple living.
4. Testimonial Propaganda
Testimonial propaganda is popular advertising technique that uses renowned or
celebrity figures to endorse products and services. Now in this case, when a famous
person vouches for something, viewers are likely to take account of the credibility and
popularity of that person.

This establishes trust and boosts the credibility of that particular brand. Consequently,
some brands may also use figures like doctors and engineers (basically experts) to
promote their products and services.

Examples of Propaganda
Here’s an example:
Similarly, PepsiCo has continued to use big names such as Shakira, Kanye West,
Beyoncé and many more to endorse Pepsi.

5. Glittering Generalities
Propaganda
Glittering generalities is a propaganda technique where propagandists use emotional
appeal or/and vague statements to influence the audience.

Advertising agencies thus use of phrases like as “inspiring you from within” or “to kick-
start your day” to create positive anecdotes. This makes the product look more
appealing, resulting in better sales.

For better effect, brands may use hyperboles, metaphors or lyrical phrases to attract
more attention.

Examples of Propaganda
For instance, take a look at this advertisement right here.

This Iced Mocha isn’t just icy and creamy, apparently, it’s dreamy too. You probably get
the picture.

6. Name Calling Propaganda

Now, this type of propaganda uses a completely opposite approach to glittering
generalities. As the name suggests, this propaganda technique involves using
derogatory phrases to create a negative opinion about someone or some other brand.
 Consequently, the brand may also speak negatively about an idea. For instance, a
company that sells plant-based products may talk about how inhumane it is to kill
animals. For this purpose, they may also criticize fast food chains businesses.

Examples of Propaganda

For instance, take a look at this advertisement by Burger King and how they’re ridiculing
McDonald’s famous Big Mac.

7. Transfer Propaganda
This type of propaganda uses a technique to project certain qualities (this can either be
positive or negative) of a person, ideology or object to other things and people.

This kind of propaganda uses many different symbols to achieve a favorable outcome.

Examples of Propaganda
For example, major soft-drink brands were accused of having traces of pesticides a
couple of years ago. While these allegations were on the rise, the entire carbonated-
drink industry took a hit. During this same period, fruit juices and other drinks were able
to do great business.

 Bandwagon: It aims at persuading people to do a certain thing because many other

people are doing it. An example can be a soft drink advertisement wherein a large group of
people is shown drinking the same soft drink. People feel induced to opt for that drink as it is
shown to be consumed by many. Snob appeal is the reverse of bandwagon. It indicates that
buying a certain product will make you stand out from the rest, as the masses won't afford to
buy it.

 Testimonial: This propaganda technique uses words of an expert or a famous person to

promote a particular idea. For example, a sportsperson is shown recommending a brand of
shoes. Generally, people idealize celebrated figures. So celebrities are used to advertise certain
products. A testimonial has to be reasonable. Advertisers are cautioned not to use false
testimonials, as they lack authenticity.

 Transfer: In this technique, qualities of a well-known person are associated with a

product to promote or demote it. Linking an item to a respected person is positive transfer.
 Creating an analogy between a disliked person and a product is negative transfer. It is also used
during war times.

 Repetition: It is when the product name is repeated many times during an advertisement.
This technique may use a jingle, which is appealing to the masses and fits in their minds.

 Emotional words: This is meant to generate positive feelings in the minds of the masses.
Words like 'luxury' or 'paradise' are used to evoke certain feelings in the minds of the people,
which they associate with the product.

You can take the blue shirt or the green shirt.

2. She is clever and beautiful.
3. He was poor but he was happy.
4. I worked hard because I wanted to pass the test.
5. I did not want to miss the train so I started early in the morning.
6. He was my friend so I decided to help him.
7. She bought some fruits and vegetables.
8. My sister is tall but I am short.

9. She is hard-working but her brother is very lazy.

10. The dress was beautiful but it was expensive.
11. I didn’t buy the dress because it was expensive.
12. I passed the test because I worked hard.
13. Karthik can play the violin but he can’t play the piano.
14. She can have an apple or a mango. She can’t have them both.
15. We can go by bus or by train.