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    Creative Writing Skills eo Short Writing TASKS ¥ Zone ble Seon. Karmal . Notice Writing Notice Uterature Quiz A notice isa written piece of Information or news announcement to be given to a particular group. Since it Is purely a formal information, its language, tone and style should also be Formal and to the point Points to Remember > Follow the prescribed format > Only passive voice should be used as far as possible > Use short and simple sentences » Donotaddress anyone Format > Name ofthe issuing authority in one tine > ‘Notice’ right below the name ofthe issuing authority > Heading or subject of information » Date > Mention three W's (What, When and Where) without using (Fist person) > Signature > Fullname/designation Write within square box in 50 words Sample 1 You are Vrinda Tripathi, President of ‘Literary Club’ Draft a notice for your school notice board giving necessary details and inviting students for ‘Literature Quiz'to be held in your school aucitorium. oe “Uterature Quiz ihe Uterary cub Is going to organise & 7 rinda Tripathi President Literary Club ‘school notice board. Karan Public School, Meerut Notice ‘Fund Collection for the Slum Children 5 August 20%X [20XX at 5 pm in the slum children. Honourable Education Minister has consented be the Chief Guest, Students are requested to participate whol heartedly to make the programme a great success. Janant Head Boy Multiple CHOICE QUESTIONS v QL Anotice can only be about a/an: a meeting, event excursion 4.allof these ‘Ans. (d) All of these Q2. Awritten or printed news announcement or information is called as: a notice b. advertisement invitation d.letter ‘Ans. (a) notice vnuou isan effective means of disseminating information related to different issues or occasions. 2. Advertisement b. Notice Poster, d.Letter ‘Ans. (b) Notice (Q4. Which ofthese points need not be mentioned in a notice? a. Name , Address of company c Age 4 Date i a3. Ans. (2) Age ‘There are seven poinis which are to be mentioned ina notice. They are: Name, address and contact details of company, date heading notice details, name and designation enclosures. 5. Which ofthese is the frst thing mentioned in a notice? 1. Name ofthe organisation 6. Date € Notice 4. Notice detaits Ans. (2) Name of the organisation The first point mentioned in the notice Is the name ofthe organisation along with its address and contact detals the phone number, emeilid, website, et. 6, Whereis the date mentioned in a notice? a. Top left ». Top right «. Bottom teft 4. Bottom right Ans. (a) Top left The date is mentioned in the top left comer in.a note below the name and detai's ofthe organisation. 7, Whereisthe name of vast craton oti authority mentioned? c. Bottom left d. Bottom right ‘ans. (©) Bottom teft fon of the concerned authority fom left corner below the notice detalls and above the enclosure deta al Q8. Which of these details is not mer c Venue i 4, Name of the speakers i ‘ans. (d) Name of the speakers {Q9. Anotice may be issued only by the... Arai ma 4 By th nn designated for ntloned in the main notice? 2. peon bs clerk typist 4 officer ans. (officer A notice may be issued by officer only designated for the purpose. They are meant for a larger group of people. Q10. The content of notice must answer the question: a. what b.when where d.Allof these ‘Ans. (d) Allof these QL The word limit for notice writing should not exceed: 240 b.50 i 60 4.80 Ans, (6) 50, 12. The notice writing format should include: 2 Name of the institution b. Date c Writer's name with designation d.Allof the above ‘ns, (d) All ofthe above (13. Notices issued by the government appear in: a. magazines: newspapers c books 4. posters, ‘Ans. (p) newspapers ‘means of communication. b informal dorat ‘ans, (a) formal 1S. The purpose of a notice is to: 2 introduce the subject i b. announce or display information to a particular group of people highlight the issues of an organisation d.nform about the problems of concerned authority ‘Ans, (b) announce or display information to @ particular group of people 7 16. The body of the notice should be: a below the date b. between date and writers signature between tile and date d after the heading to introduce the subject of notice Ans. (b) between date and writer's signature English Core Class 12 [Term-1] 53 17, Notices are generally meant to be put up on: | ‘specific display boards b. bulletin boards magazine covers 4. newspaper front page ‘Ans, (a) specific display boards 18, Which of te following are the characteristics of a notice? 2. Its written in a simple and formal Language b itis always brief [tis written to the point 4.Allof the above ‘ans. (d) All ofthe above 19. Anotice can be given in the columns of a newspaper a. advertisement b. poster G article 4. newspaper column ‘Ans, (2) advertisement 20. Anotice should be written in: a first person b. second person third person <4. None of these ‘Ans. (¢ third person 21. While watking in a park in your neighbourhood, you found a small plastic bag containing some documents and some ‘ash. Complete this notice to be put on the parknotice-board asking the owner to identify and collect it from you. You are ‘Amar/Amrita 93994 2XXXK. NOTICE 0) en ‘March 01, 20Xx Thisistoinformallthereadersthata(t) inthe ©. Tt has a (A) nummer i it. The plastic bag is red in colour and is medium-sized. it was found on February 27, at around 6 pm. near the fountain in the park. ‘The owner ofthe bag shall contact me on 9399123456 along with an identity proof. Thank you AmarfAmrita ‘Choose the most appropriate option: @ ( Lost! (i) FOUND! (ii) PLASTIC BAG (wv) missing ‘Ans. (ji) FOUND! (6) (9 plastic bagi found (i) plastic bag has been found (i) plastic bag to find (Ws) plastic bags present ‘Ans. (i plastic bag has been found (@ () ground (i) neighbourhood park (i) neighbourhood garden (6) road ‘Ans. (i)_neighbourhood park (#) () mobile (i) some documents (i) few documents and some cash () a large amount of cash ‘ns, (i) few documents and some cash 22. Yesterday, during lunch break, you misplaced your notes on ‘Chemistry Lectures. You want to get them back. Complete this notice for the school notice board. You are Karuna/Karan, a student of class XII-A. 54 | MASTERNND CHAPTERWISE Cus XYZ School NoTIce (8) nein 1th Apri 20xx THiststolnform (t nemnewnathatllostimy in our school lawn area. The notes have a green covee anyone finds it, please return them to (d) simply drop them in the XILA dropbox. Karan XILA a or Choose the most appropriate option: (2) () Regarding Chemistry Lectures (i) Misptacement of Chemistry Notes (i) Lost the Chemistry Notes (3) Chemistry Notes wissing ‘Ans, (i), Misplacement of Chemistry Notes. Classified Advertisements ‘The word ‘advertisement’ refers to public notice. Ths section of shore composition deals with newspaper advertisements, Classified Advertisements ‘As the term ‘classified’ implies, such advertisements are grouped into ‘categories or classes as perthe subject matter vi:‘For sae’, ‘Situation Vacant, ‘Lost and Found’, Matrimonials’ To Let’ etc. ‘These advertisements are very brief and written in a peculiar style. OF course there are no restrictions by the newspaper, most advertisers keep their advertisements brief and to the point. Their main objective being to convey more by paying less ‘The word limit or classified advertisement s $0 words. Points to Remember for Various Advertisements For Sale/To Let > Name of locality, area covered (property), suitability, > Rent expected, > Terms of contract, lease/rent, > Facilities: power connection, telephone connections, parking, wash- ‘rooms, proximity to business shopping area Lost > Description of the article lost > Date, time and location of toss > lFrecovered/found where to contact > Reward promised Found » Description of the article Found, withhold important details For identification of the real claimant > lavite the owner to claim by identifying > Contact number Vehicle for Sale >» Make ofthe vehicle (Maruti/Honda) > Model (swift Dzire/Honda city) > Year of manufacture > Colour > Accessories: stereo, radials, AC » Condition: excellent, accident free > Mileage () You (i) the whale staff (li) all students and staff (iv) the teachers Ans i al students and tat )cheristry natebooks 0 eye es (Wi) chemistry notes during | a lunch breat Wi) chemistry bookin schoo Ans) ry ees ring tech rk (@) (|) class mentor (W) Xilclass head (W) I-A mentor (iv) students of class XI-A Ans. (jl) XI-A mentor > ownership details: doctoftady driven, one hand driven, ist han, second hand. > Licence, Plate Number > Kilometres run > Insurance details > Price expected > Contact number and address > Time of contact (optional) > Loan status, nilor due Format > Nocomplete sentences > Use smal phrases > Avoid helping verbs (s, am, are, has, have etc.) > ite within a rectangular box in 50 words. Sample 1 ‘You want to sell your house. Write a suitable advertisement for the classified column of the Hindustan Times. Word limit not ‘more than 50 words. House for Sale ‘A newly built house for immediate sale, in 210 59, yards. Two bedrooms with attached bathrooms, drawing room. dining- Cumtobby, open kitchen, spacious garage, near central market Leipat Nagar. Dethi, price 75 lac interested parties to contact Rohit Nanda 99350XXXXx Sample 2 ‘You are a retired peson. Draft an advertisement seeking ajob in private sector. Job Wanted Senior officer recently retired from education department wants suitable placement in private sector with a cignified salary package, Box: 3509XX FX The Times of india Class 12 |Term-1] 55 English Co Multiple CHOICE QUESTIONS v 1. Which aspect ofa product is a Inan advertisement? ‘a About the product —_b, Age of seller Advantages ofthe pre ue for pon) ogee en EP Vou for money Customers need to know three are: about the product, other similar products a product provides, ‘customer not required to know Points about a product, They advantages of the product over nd the value for money that the Q2. Which of these is not a characteristic ofan advertisement? a Inspirea customer b, Arouse a desire Discourage the buyer d. Convince the buyer Ans. (0) Discourage the buyer Any advertisement has these four che ese four characteristics: An advertisement must inspire a customer, must arouse a desire, ‘Must convince the buyer about the quality and it ‘must motivate the customer to actually go and buy the product. Q3. Which of these media is not used for advertisement? a. Newspapers b. Magazines, «Billboards di.Notebooks Ans. (d) Notebooks Seven types af media are used for advertisement. They are: newspapers, magazines, billboards, direct mail, radio, TV. cinema and internet, Q4. The choice of medium of advertisement depends on the contents of the message, a. true not sure Ans. (a) True The statement is true, The choice of medium of ‘advertisement depends on the contents of the message, customer whom the advertisement wishes to attract and the money available for the advertisement, 5. Basic principles of advertisement remains the same for different mediums, b.false 4. may or may not be true a.true bfalse not sure may or may not be true Ans. (a) True The statement is true, Basic principles of advertisement remains the same for different mediums. An advertisement | Ina newspaper would be different from that in a magazine. | 6. Which of these contain no illustrations? av b. Magazine Classified advertisements, 4. Cinema ‘Ans. (c) Classified advertisements Classified advertisements are small and one column wide. These advertisements contain no illustrations, 7. Which type of advertisement is written by an employer who Is looking for the services of a person in his organisation? a Situation Vacant Situation Wanted & For Sale dToLet ‘Ans. (a) Situation Vacant Ege. ‘Situation Wanted’ advertisement is written by: aan employer ajab-seeker ee king for alae fer accmmodston 4. person locking for tenants for his/her property ‘ans. (p)ajob-seeker . {Q9. Apersan looking for tenants for his/her property writes this type of advertisement. 2. Situation Vacant « For Sale Ans. (d) ToLet 10, Advertisement For Sale is written In an attempt to sel: 2. property b. assets « office goods 4. Allof these i Ans. (d) Allo these QL. Whatis the word limit for writing an advertisement? b. Situation Wanted d.ToLet 2.40 b.50 60 4.70 Ans. (b) 50 (12, What isthe correct order for the following ‘Sale of Property’ advertisement? 1. Availabe rst oor DDA flat at Ashok Nagar, two bedrooms ‘wth attached bathroom, madular kitchen, drawing ete. 1. tocatednearmain market metro station at walking distance, I, ForSale : IV Interested partes contact: ML. Goyal Ph-014-27200 \, Price negotiable: akin LV, 4 Ans. (b) Il, Lil, VIV- | (1B, Find the correct order of the following ‘Sale of vehicle’ advertisement. 1. Contact Mr Mathotra.983456X00X I Recently serviced, insurance for current year done. Expected price not below 2.40 lacs I, For Sate IV, Avaitblowhite Maruti wif Dzre,2018 Model inexcellent workirg condition, 65,000 km run, average 12 knviite, self driven, music system-Panasonic, black leather seat covers, other accessories intact. buMLILVV a. NLILVIV aM atti cMLIV,II MLV ‘Ans. (cl. 1. 14. Which of the following is the characteristic of a classified | advertisement? ‘a. Being two vague or wordy b.Use the same descriptive characteristics for each advertisement © Make full sentences 4. The language should be according to the audience we are referring to | Ans. (6) The language should be according to the audience we are i referring to 56 | MASTERMIND CHAPTERWISE CQusstion aanx QS. ‘FlatNo.12,Seva Nagar, Pune. Ground floor withtwo bedrooms having attached bathroom, car parking available, park acing, best location, low maintenance charges and reasonable price’ This Isa kind of classified advertisement for: a. Situation Vacant b.ForSale «For Purchase 4. Accommodation Wanted ‘Ans. (b) For Sale {Q16. ina’ Situation Wanted’ case of classified advertisement, which type of words must be used? a. Good enough to attract the people b. Indicative of personality and communication skits Explaining information about the topic dd. Mentioning about the personal detalls ‘Ans. (b) Indicative of personality and communication skits QU7. ‘Independent house at City Light Road to be used as officer-cum residence, a medium-sized, preferably the comer ‘one, fully furnished and ready to move in. Reasonably priced. Interested may contact Karan Kumar: 4S64XXXX. Which of the following kind of classified advertisement is this? Situation Wanted ToLet For Purchase For Sale Ans. (o) For Purchase 18, You are very much qualifed and experienced in the art of dance and music in western culture and are over-anxious to teach this art to the girl students. You will draft an advertiserient for publication in a local daity beginning with: a. Situation Wanted b. Sale and Purchase «. Accommodation Wanted @.Tolet Ans, (a) Situation Wanted {Q19. While drafting “To Let'advertisement, one must focus on: a. classify the terms and conditions b write down the particulars of property. price range and present condition «. location and other facilities if any 4. Allof the above Ans. (d) Allof the above (920, You have lost a library book issued in your name. You want to write a classified advertisement giving the appropriate description of the book and the particulars of the bus you traveled by the day you lst it. What wil you write in your advertisement in the beginning? 2a, Wit the name of the placement time and date where the book was lost. b. Write down the relevant particulars of the book lost and five its description. ‘¢ Mention the correspondence address or the person to be contacted. 1d. Write down the type of classified such as Lost or Found} before giving descrition ‘Ans. (4) Write down the type of classified such as Lost or Found before giving description i ans. 923. Ans, az. 1e Times of Indla as: mn wanted Hons graduate in history, goog onal skills. Salary negotiable, tnardworking, specialised in far with places of historca Jalpue; CONTACT: Sonia Is aclassified ad In th 2k. There I ja, experianced ‘communication and InterPers? Seeking a job; age 28 Yeas: history of Medieval Indl, fami interest In Delhi, Agra and 99975XXXX, ‘What isthe error 1a Personal details suc ‘mentioned in the end. bs. Post of vacancy is not ind Both a. and b. 4 perks including pportuniies for growth arent mentioned, (¢) Both a. and b. ‘travel agency wants draft of an advertisemer Bharat Times. ‘Awall-qualfl his advertisement? : ae has age and specialisation are cated Ans. Qzz. office assistants.Here Is an incomplete mt for the classified columns of the travel agency. ti English with pleasing personality, computer Uiterate. Age below 30 years. (i). Salary commensurate with ‘competence and experience. Contact Birla Travels, D 56, Nehru Place, New Delhi. ‘Complete the advertisement using the correct option. 2. () Vacancy (i) Wanted office assistant fora i) Please come (i Inpperson b.() stusten Wanted () Wanted fie assistant fora (ii) Experience O- 1 year .()) Situation. Vacant (ji) Wanted office assistant for a (i) Experience O- 1 year 4. (i) Situation Vacant (i) Wanted office assistant for a (i) Please come in person with resume (0 ()) Situation Wanted (i) Wanted office assistant for 2 (i) Experience 0-1 year See this classified ad carefully and find out what is mis Property for Sale HOUSE FOR SALE, at Mapusa Goa, spacious three bedrooms, /D servants quarters, fully furnished, well-maintained Lawn and car parking facilities, Best Location, Reasonable price = Salng price Contact detats (© Contact detats Shivani Bodh is running a paying guest accommodation for ‘working women. She places an advertisementin the classified columns of a newspaper listing the facilities provided byhet which include an atached bathroom, a separate entrance anda reasonable rent. Complete the following advertisement for het. Paying Guest Accommodation on a single/sharing basis. (i) vv Grou floor (i) 2 Fully furnished rooms with attached bath, Reasonable rent. Contact: Shivani Bodh, A9ON, Aleo, Manali, Surroundings Location Available () 2 (0) deluxe paying quest accommodation (W)suitable for working men (i) with separate entrance b (i) deluxe paying guest accomadation (i) suitable for working women (i) with separate entrance ¢. ()anaccommodation (i) sultable for working women {tl) with common entrance 4. (i) an accommodation (i factties for working women (ii) with commen entrance Ans. (b)() deluxe paying guest accommodation (i suitable for working women (i) with separate entrance Q25. You're the editor of a national dally and come across an advertisement related to sale of household goods. The ttle of the ad is ‘Household Goods For Sale: While reading the advertisement, you find out Poor working condition. Prices as per the need. Evaluate the sentence for any problem. 2. condition and asking price are not correlated b. sentence isnot drawing the reader's attention «. statement isnot describing the perfect situation 4. there is not proper use ofthe sentence as required {€) statement isnot describing the perfect situation ‘Tanushree Bajaj, who was recently allotted a plot in Shimla, Would like to sell it. Draft an advertisement for her for the classified columns of the Hindustan Times. @- (0) mennnee im residential area. 200 (2) location () ~. Ideal park facing, Contact Tanushree Baja. 3, Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi on week days onty| £ between 10 am, and 7 pm. Phone: 267XKKX. Choose the most appropriate option: (@) () FORSALE (i) FOR PURCHASE (ii). VACANT (W) SALE. SALE fins. () FORSALE. () () Area vacantin Shimla (i) Plotin Shimla (i) Vacant plot (jv) Land tying vacant Ans. (i), Plot in Shima (0 () sqyerds (ii) sq.km Ans. ()) sq, yards (4) (i) deal plot (i) Commercial plot (i) Parking area (iv) Residential area Ans. (i) Commercial plot (i) metre square (wv) cm square English Core Class 12 | Term-1| 57 £27, Amar of 18/237 8, Amira Kadal, Srinagar wants to sell his car 4 new one. Help him draft an advertisement aa ee een a cao be ped Inthe Cane ‘columns of the Kashmir Daily. (a) ~ sum 2015 Model, light blue car, (6) enn “News tyres and seat covers Expected price of 35 lakhs, Only genuine buyers (¢) Choo (2) () Plot for sate (i) Vehicle for Sate Ans. (i) Vehicle for Sate (b) () Swift D2ire availabe for sale (i) Avalable for purchase (li) Avaliable for rent (js) Swift avalabe for sate ‘Ans. ()) Swift Dzre available for sale E (0 12.000 km capacity, : (i) 12.000 km single owner-driven (i) 12000 km average (Ww) Setttrven ‘ans. (i) 12000 km single owner-driven (@ () Stereoavailable (i) Kenwood stereo (i) Old music player (v) Seatbelt Ans. (i) Kenwood stereo {@) (i) Contact: Amira Kadat (i) Contact: Amira Kadal, Srinagar (i) Contact: mar, 8—Amira Kadal. Jammu (W) Contact: Amar. 18/237 B, Amira Kadal. Srinagar ‘Mob; 999998200 ‘Ans. (iv) Contact: Amar, 18/237 B, Amira Kadal Srinagar Mob 893999100. (28. MrSunil Gupta lost his passport while travelling in a bus from Sector 20 to Sector 14, Changigarh. Draft an advertisement ‘to be placed in the ‘Lost and Found! section of the classified columns of a newspaper. the most appropriate option: (i) Area for Sale (iv) Vehicle for Purchase © -—etnian, NO. A 320001 (6) ennonnem—e OR ‘st May on PTC route from Sector 20 to Sector 14, Chandigarh, approximately 10 am. (f) nnn Suri Gupta, 3 BC, Gautam Nagar. Chandigarh. Phone: 645XXKX.(e) — Choose the most appropriate opt (@) () FOUND i) Lost (i) ToLer (js) LOST AND FOUND Ans. (i) LOST (>) (i) Visa (i) Passport (i) PAN Wo (v) PAN CARD Ans. (ji) Passport (©) () in Chandigarh, (i) in Sector 20 (i) in name of Sunt Gupta (vin Sector 14, Chandigarh Ans. (ii) in name of Sunil Gupta: 5B | MASTERMIND CHAPTERWISE Clusstion mane. {€) (those who find (i) finder (W) Finder may contact (WW) contact Ans (il) finder may contact (6 () Promising reward (W) Contact soa (li) Suita reward promised (iv) Price available ‘ns, (i) Sultable reward promised Long Writing TASKS v : Letter Writing > Letter writings the most common form of writen communication, {tis a means of connecting people. Letter is better than a tele- phonic conversation, as it gives deeper, better and more creatve expression of thought than a conversation on phone. The advent of digital communication tke e-mail has added to the popularity and Usefulness of letters. Writing lettersis an art which everyone must develop and master with continuous practice. Letters may be categorised Into two major types: (i Informal or personal letters which we write to our close friends and relatives. i) Formal letters which include: > Business letters or official letters (for making enquires, registering complaints placing orders. asking for and sivng information and sending repUes). > Letters to the editors of newspapers (highlighting some social or political issue, giving suggestions) > Application for jab. Formal Letters > As the term indicates, Formal letters are written in a thoroughly Formal style. The language of a formal letter is impersonal and ob- jective, Therefore, no informal expressions or greetings are used, ‘You have to be straightforward and to the point. Lettersto govern- iment officials, business entrepreneurs, editor, colleagues, subor- dinates fll under this category. The following few tips may help in writing Formal letters. (@) To the government official + initiate the letter with selfintroduction followed by the purpose of writing | : ‘+ Mention clearly what you want tobe done # Make request for necessary action (b) To boss, colleague or subordinate + Show due respect but do not flatter + Clearly mention the purpose eg. asking for a promation ‘or seeking action on a proposal or making enquiry etc. (0 To business house « Always be polite even if you are making a complaint + Keep your tone pleasant + Quote reference number, order number, cheque/demand raft number, file number, code or 1D numbers etc a5 the need be «© Convey your message in brief and meaningful way (@) To the editors + Beginwithareferencetonewevents—recent development, etc Create a context for developing the letter 1 rete compet ate 2 the Heo cag Inbouraits causes, effects and possible Ways to ebminare the some. ) leatlon eee age of aplctin fem best In you, to impress the employer. Therefore, to wn the confidence of the employer. letter shouldbe written in a lucid manner t should be simple, brief and include every ssential deta It should clearly state the for which you are applying and what you have to offer. Such an application is generally accompanied by 3 detailed bio-data/resume/curriculum vitae (CV) as itis variously known, which contains the applicant's personal details, academic details and the professional detas shouldbe attached separately with the application Format of a Formal Letter Sender's Address: 350, Sonigara Laurel Wakad Chowk Pune Date: 2 January, 20% oR January 2. 20%X 'Name/designation and complete address of the recipient. ‘The Manager RR Enterprises Abu Lane Meerut Subject: Salutation: SirfMadam, Body: Content: itis the soul of the letter." contains all the information or news the writer wishes to share with the receiver. Sentences should be short and crisp. Do not forget to start a new paragraph for a new point. ‘Complementary close or subscription: Yours truly, or Yours faithfully, Signature Name Designation Sample Letter to the editor of the Hindustan Th rising level of noise poltution 606, Harmony Apartments ‘Aundh Pune 16 February. 20xx | The Editor The Hindustan Times New Dethi Subject: Concern over 7 Rising Level of Noise Pollution Throvgh the column of your esteemed newspaper, {wish to draw the attention ofthe concerned authorities towards the rising noise pollution in our cites, Chain Formal Ans. (0) Formal 2, Which of these is not a part of letter? a. Date b. nformat 4. Reference Greeting « Photo 4. Signature Ans. (c) Photo Any letter must have seven parts: The writer's address, the | date, the courteous greeting or salutation, the main contents Of the letter. the courteous leavetakng, the signature and { | the information on the envelope. 3. The writer's address is placed at the top left corer: atrue befalse c notsure ‘é.may or may nat be true ‘Ans. (2) true The statement is true. The writer's address is placed at the top left hand corner ofthe frst page. The date shouldbe ! placed just below it f 4. The salutation is placed at the extreme left hand of the first Page: atrue b false & not sure dd. may or may not be true Ans, (a) True ‘The staterentis true. The salutations placed atthe extreme left hand of the ist page, just below the date. QS. Ina formal etter, receivers address includes: 2. Sir/Madam ate c.Receiversname _ d. Sendersadress ‘Ans. (¢) Receiver's name | QL Inwhich part of a formal letter the English Core Class 12 | Term-1| 59 Despite tars made by the government baneung the use of loudspeakers and Ols after aparticulartume people seem to turn a deat ear ta wnat the government tells them Marriage procession til late night on the middie of the ‘ities and Of laud muse a sal sources of rosse whch have an adverse effect on old aed the aling, members, OF society Suse ae te ran ets pec during eramination days Hot ony doe affect heal ofthe people but alsa thei uehaviour It causes ailments Uke hypertension. insomnia (sleeplessness). hearing impairment and what not It all speaks volumes of L-planning on the part of the ‘government. Rules made must be implemented earnestly Its hoped that this concern if published in your reputed newspaper vill avake the autharities from thei slumber and the needful ill be done at the earliest possible Yours truly ‘Anoop Mahant 6. Inbusiness letters, the name and designation ofthe addressor {s written on the: a. left margin G atthe centre Ans. (a) eft margin bright margin d. None of these 7. Suppose we don't know the recipient's name, hew we can ‘lose and end the letter? a. Your's sincerely Yours faithfully ‘Ans. (¢) Yours faithfully G8. Which of the following is the name given to the date and address at the top ina formal Letter? b affectionately yours 4. None of these a Starting b. Closing, Body Heading Ans. (d) Heading 99. How will you end the main body of a formal letter? {By showing your love forthe recipient By discussing the weather in your city © By discussing the weather in the recipient's city 4 By telling the recipient what he shuld be doing next Ans. (6) By telling the recipient what he should be doing next (010. What would you say in the opening part of a formal letter? 2. Ask how good the weather isin the recipient's city b Inform the recipient why you are writing the letter © Discussing the recipient i he is hale and hearty 4 Discussing how good the weather i in your city ‘Ans. (b) Inform the recipient why you are writing the letter key point of the letter is written? a Poss. Body. © Opening 4 closing ‘Ans. (b) Body Pr RENE emt mene ee 1 RR GO | MASTERNIND CHAPTERWISE Qlueerion aanx (12. When you are writing a formal letter, what Information might youneed? Dates Contact detats ‘Ans. (d) All of these b.Names ALAlLof these (13. When writing a forma Leter, you think about who you are 29, writing to. What else is important? ‘8, Why you are writing * What you need to tell the reader . What you want the reader to do 4. Allof the above ‘Ans, (6) Allof the above 14. Sincerely is an example of a... a. closing ine b. signature ine complimentary closing, complimentary tine ‘Ans. (complimentary closing 1S, There are 4 enters ater the. ‘heading, salutation complimentary closing recipients's address complimentary closing, salutation 6. body, recipients address ‘Ans. (b) complimentary closing recipients address {Q16, Why are there 4 enters after the complimentary closing? ‘3, To make room forthe letterhead '. To make raom for the body Tomake room for your signature ‘6. To make room for your address ‘Ans. (¢) To make room for your signature Q17. The heading include: ‘3 your address and date b. recipient's address and date your address 4, your address and time ‘Ans. (a) your address and date 18. The correct punctuation to use after a salutation 'a,a comma only .acalon only Cacomma.rcolon — d.a colon or exclamation mark ‘Ans. (b) colon only Q19. The Last part ofa business letter is the: ‘a complimentary closing b. salutation «signature tine signed signature Ans. (0) signature tine 1920. When do you use the phrase“Yours sincerely’? 2 In formal letters, when you know the name of the person. bin formal letters, when you don't know the name of the person. Inany kind of formal letter. 4, Only in business letters. fans, (a) n formal letters, when you know the name ofthe person. 21. Information necessary to include in a formal letter a a. dates, names and addresses by dates, serial numbers and locations dates, relationship and age dd. date, preferred language and race Ans, (a) dates, namos and addresses meray precise anatotne pint witha jae. letters are ge any unnecessary detall i a. Formal b. Informal «Personal 4 Business Ans. (a) Formal ‘nt Letter is the reply to a compla 2 Adjustment An enquiry Colleton 4.sales Ans (2) Adjustment | 4, im business letters, which ofthe folowing statement is True | MorFalse 1? i | Signature Is placed above | the complimentary close. A. Salutation is waite after the address. ant DAF bo ener okt Fans. (6) 6.7 i 1 Signatue fs placed below the complimentary close i I. Salutation is written after the address 25. Usually the business letter is drafted in two styles, What are they? ‘Blocked. Unblocked _b, Unblocked, Semirblocked | Blocked, Semiblocked d. None of these | Ans, (Q Blocked Semi blocked Usually the business letter is drafted in Blocked or Semi i blocked styles 926. Why does it help to plan a letter? ‘3 You can make a list of all the points you want to include b. You can decide how to order all the points in your letter Botha endb 4. None of the above ‘Ans, (a) You can make alist of all the points you want to include § zz. when you are writing a formal letter to a company, what information do you include? a. Your address b. Both your address and the company’s address Your date of birth «Only companys address, ‘Ans, (b) Both your address and the company’s address 928. Which ofthe foltowi 1 editor? are the characteristics of letter to the 1a Give your full name and address. Use pseudonym if you do ‘not want the newspaper to publish your name Be concise and clear Stick to the point 4. Allof the above Ans. (4) All of the above | 929. Letters to the editor are w fentto: ‘newspaper b.school college d.club Ans. (a) newspaper (Q30. What is the purpose of wilting a letter to the edltor? To express one's request b. To glve warning about the issue {¢ To express one's opinion or give comment on a current Issue ! 4. Toinform the readers about a certaln issue ‘Ans. (€)To express ones opinion or give comment ona current issue Q31. Which of the following isnot the correct tone for letter tothe editor? a. Personal b, Amusing «. Formal 4 Polite ‘Ans. (a) Personal 32. How should we address the audience of the letter? «Dear Sir, oF Dear Editor, b. Sir/Madam, © To the editor, To whom It may concern, ‘Ans. (c)To the editor, English Core Cle*s 12 | ‘These lines ore a part of: 2. business letter blotter of complaint (officlal) ¢ letter to editor d. letter of complaint (business) ‘Ans. (c) letter to editor 238, National Book Trust organised a week-long book far at Anna Grounds, Chennal. You visited the fair and bought 2 few books. You were pleased with the arrangements, enthusiasm of the visitors and the fact that books have not yet lost their relevance In the world ofthe Internet. ‘Towhom will you write this letter? a. Edtor of newspaper Letter of complaint to concerned authority «Business organisation 1. News channel Ans. (a) Editor of newspaper 2 if you do we newspaper or ! : (033, What would you do if you do not want the newsP@per OF! qs6 is my humble request to the authorities concemed to ‘magazine to publish your name? ‘a, Request the newspaper or magazine net to publish your name Flea legal action against the newspaper or magazine « Request to write your pseudonym instead: anything else 4. Write another letter tothe editor ‘Ans, (a) Request the newspaper or magazine not to publish your name (934. You're the editor for the school newspaper, and just received the advice column from one of the journalists. The title of the column is'Writing the PERFECT Paper’ You begin reading the column and come across this baffling sentence inthe frst Issue a certificate of verification of the domestic help and ask their neighbours to set up a neighbourhood watch where ‘everyone can look out for the safety of each other especially the older people. hope my concer will reach the ears of the concerned authorities through your newspaper. The given part of letter isa type of : a. business letter b letter to editor complaint letter official letter Ans. (b) letter to editor paragraph. The worst thing you can do in an academic paper : Q.40. Youare going to write a letter about rash and reckless driving is Insult your professor. Be sure to make corrections to your ! paper and always tip your waiter! ‘What is the problem with this sentence? a Continuity ie, the journalist's sentences are not related to fone another by the people in your city suggesting preventive measures. To ‘whom will you write this letter? ‘a. News channel Concerned authority Editor of newspaper, Business organisation ‘Ans. (c) Editor of newspaper b. Sentence has a good thesis and it captures the reader's | Q4L. | suggest you look into these matters carefully as they will attention The [ournalic’s staternent i a generalisation and it cannot be proven true 4. The thesis is inconsistent withthe subject ofthe colurmn ‘Ans, (a) Continuity ie, the journalist's sentences are not related to cone another 35, Aletter about the rash driving by bus drivers is a letter of complaint beter toeditor Cbusinessietter ——_d. offical letter ‘Ans. (t) letter to editor (936. ‘Wega parking of buses and trucks causing a nuisance tothe residents of localities‘ a topic associated with: 2.complaintletter _b. business letter Cletter to editor official letter ‘ans. (letter to editor (937, Mentioned here are a few lines of etter: ‘Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to highlight the burning issue of women's education seenario today in India, leading to their status in the family, society and the nation as a whole. help to improve your service and ensure a better experience forthe customers. Moreover, it would be better if you could mention the correct information about the facilities, which you are willing to provide on the partner websites. What does these lines ofthe letter show? a introduce the problem or issue b, Show relevant details about the topic < Provide solutions or suggestions tothe problem 4. Summarise the main issue dealt with ‘ans. (Provide solutions or suggestions to the problem (42. “appeal to the concerned officials to look into the matter land take necessary actions in this regard. | hope that the authorities would take stern action to regulate the prices s0, that empty pockets of the poor would not be exploited.” This part of Letter provides: a. purpose of writing the letter b, Important details ofthe letter ©. Suggestions or request to authorities 4, Subject ofthe issue ‘Ans. (c) Suggestions or request to authorities ee enens letter tothe editor of The Hind‘ the fear | Cheoetra mos appropriate option: among people due totheiranxiety over the | (6) () Mobileaton of ey ual widespread terrorism in the world, (i) Darkness around Sunrise Apartments How will you give suggestions to curb any such antisocial (a) Road Safty inthe colony accidents been (jv) Concern about night. 2a. Strong steps should be taken to stop this at. ‘ans. (i) Darkness around Sunrise Apartments b.Stringest methods must be taken to restore peace and; () () pitiale condition of tocat residents harmony in the country, i (i) miserabte condition of people residing in colony dents of Sunrise Apartments (i)_pathetic consition of res Gymkhana Road {h) frequent accidents occuring at night Ans. (i) pathetic condition of residents of Sunrise Apartments Gymkhana Road (0) (9 accidents happen (i) accidents are on a rise i) there are rising accidents (iv) most accidents occur ‘Ans, (i) accidents are on a rise (@) (i) create worse situation {i emit bad smell and cause pollution (ii) give fou smell and Lead to accidents (i) create air pollution ¢ Interests ofthe nation must be observed a {The fth ofthe people shoud octteshtered ‘Ans, (0) Stringest methods must be taken to restore peace and harmony in the country 944. Youare Amit/Amita staying at Sunrise Apartments, Gymkhana Road, Pune. The main road leading to this colony has three ‘open manholes causing frequentaccidentsatnight Thestreet | lights also not available. Complete ths eter tothe Editor of | “The Times of India’ expressing your concernaboutthe apathy of the authorities towards this situation. Also suggest ways to mobilise city dwellers, with the help of schoolchildren, for the cause of safe roads. oa Sunrise Apartments ‘ns. (i)erit bad smel and cause pollton Gymkhana Road (e) ()) Toavoid the danger Pune (i) To provide safety to passengers June 13.20% (i) Toprotect the passers-by ‘The Editor {iv) To mobilise city dwellers. The Times of indi ‘ans. (3) To mobilise city dwellers Mumbai |. Ganchinagar isa tickly populated locality inhabited mainly Subject: (2) menor byworting- lass people. Unfortunately.thereis no Aral ik a [bth inten Compe lero th toro a comerel necro ee ee the authorities to the Trai te ee Sn aang nen a the (t) T would tke to draw the attention | booth. You are Sham/Shobha, 4, Gandhinagar, Mumba x i ‘Shobha 4, Gandhinagar Mumbai 15th March, 20XX of the relovant authorities towards the Ive of three open + fmanfcles on the main road leading to our colony. These open tnantoles are turning Into death traps fr the residents who have demanded that the authorities concerned take steps to eve them Moreover our colony has ro stret Ugh, since ; The Eitor teeter two ments Tere are no stret Ugh ever onthe | The Hndistan News ioe ryad leading to our colony With the open mantles and ; Mumbai Fee sp etreet Ugh, ()ena—wwnrn~ The road gets dark ; Subject) sae eter the evening People fear gong out. at only to ; Respected SiMadar, roid accidents but also to avold being prey to unscrupulous Iam Shobha a resident of Gandhinagar. am writing to you ia flements The open manholes nat ony (2) ~~ but | orderto (6) in my locality Gandhinagar has a huge population that comprises daly are also a breeding ground for mosquitoes Hotoriss, elders, and children are the main victims of thes ‘wagers. Still the area does not have an Amul milk booth. Mois elders pes aces ve been reportesue |THE eet () —- ons a5 hey ve 10 WON EE ahs ng melee. Wenevertrenal rane he | YOkometrs every morning 6) ~~ Thishes reas they cause even more problems) fo also led to black marketing. The people ofthe area are gett wc roods, we plan to orgaise a stucentraly ; harassed vnte toi. Aehon Pande, the | Asthesuatonis serous, request yout highlight trough {your newspaper so, that the (@) nun towards t and do the needful the cause for from Sunrise Apartments’ main current MP's house. Lope this letter wil ei ica suitable response from our elected representatives Thanking You Yours sincerely Yours sincerely. mite soba Choose the mast appropriate option: (a) () Nomilk booth cee (i) Absence of mitk booth (il) To open mitk booth (W) Regarding mik booth ans. (i) Absence of milk booth (©) () ‘alse the issue ofthe absene, 0) een nari een MNO (i) open a temporary mitk booth (}) make you aware about ‘ans. () ase the issue of the abs (© () suffer with 'n Gandhinagar In Gandhinagar In Gandhinagar the opening of mitk booth fence of an Amul milk booth— (i) face many problems Article Writing > Writing an article is not at all an which involves creativity, wide «2 ; , wide range of vocabulary, knowledge of the subject and above all a student's expressional skils, For mastering this shill one needs to develop a reading habit—resding newspapers, magazine articles, ete, For writing 2 good piece of article, the Following tips may help a student: Title of the article should be catchy, thought provoking and descriptive. It should usually contain 4-6 words, but it can be a single word ora phrase or even a sentence. in most cases, the title isgiveninthe question, » The body of an article should be cohesive. It should be well structured e.g. 2 distinct beginning— the middle and then the conclusion. The words, sentences and paragraphs should flow in a natural and coherent manner leading to the main thought of the article, > Divide the article into 3-4 paragraphs each touching the single thoushtine. > Write your article with a definite purpose. Before you plunge into the main stream, make sure whether you are writing to inform people to persuade them, to entertain them or to convince them. The clarity of purpose will ensure clarity in the choice of your tye, > Quite often, enough informations sveninthe question statement andin the verbal/visual inputs which accompany it, which needs only interpretation, editing and expansion of sentences, So students can very smartly utilise the same, » donot forget to write the name ofthe writer which mentioned in the question, You may write it on top, just below the title or at the end. utt must be written becouse you get value pont fort. Sample To check the spread. of Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) the Indian Goveenment declared the countrywide Lockdown for 24 days which extended to 19 days more thea for Fourteen days more and 001 \Write an article on how this lockdown influenced thelife of the people. (Word Limit 120-150 words) Impact of Lockdown on People in India ay: Shruti XIEA To check the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, several countries took to imposing lockdown, Universally speaking, sa resut ofthe locke down, ‘public mobility has decined sharply, a gooale report Finds. in india, retail and recreational places ike malls and cinema halls easy job. It is a skill in itselF English Core Class 12 | Term-1| 63 (iw) get thred (iv) become worried ‘Ans. (i) face many problems. 16) (0) arrange for mik products Oe raul of milk and milk products i) get ther daly stoc i 0) nee aoan of ey sae RTS ‘ns. il) get ther daly stock of mit and milk products. {@) () Amulauthoriies are sensitised (il) people took into the matter (ii) authorities can know about (iv) people become sensitive ‘ans, ()) Amul authorites are sensitised saw the steepest fall in the presence of people between the ‘months of February and March compared to the presence between January and February. At the same time, there was a considerable increase in traffic from residences which indicates that more peo- ple were staying at home. Due tothe restrictions on railway, road and air traffic, people attached with different work places stayed home to work online. Visit to national parks, beaches and public gardens reduced drastically. ‘The outbreak of eeastically spread Covid-19 has brought the entire ‘world toa standstill. While the world wats For its remedy, health, experts advise that the best way to control the spread isto stay indoors and maintain social distance. So, in order to control the ‘pandemic, the government of india announced its First stage of na- tional lockdown For 24 days from March 22 to April 14 Given the rising numbers of confirmed cases and deaths in the country, the lockdown was extended to May 3. This was the sec- ‘ond round of lockdown. The Government had to assure adequate supply of food and shelter for the underprivileged citizens, espe-

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