Previous Years Brief Questions | English Writing Skills

2022

a. What do you mean by drafting?

Ans: Drafting is the stage of the writing process when a writer organizes information and ideas into sentences and paragraphs.

b. What is a subjective essay?

Ans: An essay that focuses on the writer’s personal opinion is called a subjective essay.

c. What is skimming?

Ans: Skimming is a technique of reading where one looks for only the main ideas in a text without detailed reading.

d. Why are “discourse markers” needed in writing?

Ans: Discourse makers are needed in writing because they show turns, join ideas together, show attitude, and generally control communication.

e. What is the embargo date?

Ans: Embargo date means that information cannot be published or shared before a certain specified date.

f. What is a file?

Ans: A file is a container in a computer system for storing information.

g. What is brain-storming?

Ans: In short, Brainstorming is the process of free thinking and generating ideas.

h. What is the developer of a paragraph?

Ans: Basically, the developer in a paragraph is a cluster of sentences that center around one key idea.

i. What is a D.O. Letter?

Ans: A D.O. letter means a ‘demi official’ letter that communicates official correspondence along with personal news.

j. What are the three main stages of writing?

Ans: the three main stages in writing are: 1. Pre-writing. 2. Writing. 3. Post-writing.

k. What is the letterhead?

Ans: Letterheads are professional documents outlining the name, logo, and contact details of an individual or organization.

l.  What does a CV stand for?

Ans: The word CV stands for curriculum vitae. It is a brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous jobs, typically sent with a job application.

 

2021

a. What is scanning?

Ans: Scanning is a quick reading technique to find specific information.

b. Define cohesion in writing.

Ans: Cohesion refers to how the structure and content of a text are linked together to create meaning.

c. What are the parts of a paragraph?

Ans: There are three parts of a paragraph. Topic Sentence, Body, and Concluding sentence.

d. What are linkers?

Ans: Linkers are words that relate one idea or sentence of the text with another idea or sentence.

e. What is APA style?

Ans: APA style is a set of standards for writers to follow developed by the American Psychological Association APA..

f. What is the thesis sentence?

Ans: A thesis sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper or an essay.

g. What is a resume?

Ans: A resume is a formal document that displays an individual’s professional background, qualifications, and relevant skills.

h. What are the four considerations of a business letter?

Ans: The four considerations of a business letter are Subject, Audience, Purpose, and Style/Organization.

i. What type of communication is notice?

Ans: A notice is a type of downward communication.

j. Define memorandum?

Ans: Memo means memorandum, which is a short message or record used in internal communication in business.

k. What is the function of notes?

Ans: A note is written to assist the competent authority in deciding a matter easily.

h. What is a press release.

Ans: In short, a press release is an official statement delivered to members of the news media for the purpose of providing information.

 

2020

a. What is the topic sentence of a paragraph?

Ans: The topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that summarizes the main idea.

b. What is brain-storming?

Ans: In short, Brainstorming is the process of free thinking and generating ideas.

c. What is a Bibliography?

Ans: A bibliography is a list of every word you use while writing your paper, typically printed as an appendix.

d. What is the embargo date?

Ans: Embargo date means that information cannot be published or shared before a certain specified date.

e.  What does a CV stand for?

Ans: The word CV stands for curriculum vitae. It is a brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous jobs, typically sent with a job application.

f. What is a cover letter?

Ans: A cover letter is a single-page letter written to the person or organization offering the job you’re applying for.

g. Define cohesion in writing.

Ans: Cohesion refers to how the structure and content of a text are linked together to create meaning.

h. Define a formal essay.

Ans: A formal essay is a non-fiction essay that states a thesis and then gives evidence to prove it.

i. What is an essay?

Ans: An essay is a short piece of non-fictional writing that describes or analyzes a subject.

j. What is the purpose of a memo?

Ans: The purpose of a memo is to convey important information efficiently.

k. What do you mean by CC?

Ans: CC stands for Carbon Copy. When a writer sends a copy of a letter to more than one person, he uses this abbreviation to let them know.

l. What is an adjustment letter?

Ans: A letter written in response to a claim/complaint letter is called an adjustment letter.

 

2019

a. What is the thesis sentence?

Ans: A thesis sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper or an essay.

b. What is a paragraph?

Ans: A paragraph is a series of related sentences developing a central idea.

 c. What do you mean by linkers?

Ans: Linkers are words that relate one idea or sentence of the text with another idea or sentence.

d. What are the elements of a news report?

Ans: The four elements of a news report are: – facts, context, impact, and emotion.

e. What do you mean by Enclosure?

Ans: Enclosure is a list of additional documents you’ve included in your application.

f. What is the letterhead?

Ans: The letterhead is the heading at the top of a sheet of letter paper. It consists of a name and an address, a logo or corporate design, and sometimes a background pattern.

g. What is a memo?

Ans: Memo means memorandum, which is a short message or record used in internal communication in business.

h. What is the objective of a note?

Ans: Note is used to help someone remember something.

i. What is the way of writing a terminator in a paragraph?

Ans: The terminator is the last sentence in a good paragraph that logically concludes the ideas developed through the paragraph. It should be logical to conclude the paragraph well.

j. What is a cause-and-effect paragraph?

Ans: A cause-and-effect paragraph is a paragraph in which a writer analyzes the reasons and/or the consequences of an action, event, or decision.

k. What are the three main stages of writing?

Ans: the three main stages in writing are: 1. Pre-writing. 2. Writing. 3. Post-writing.

l. What is a D.O. Letter?

Ans: A D.O. letter means a ‘demi official’ letter that communicates official correspondence along with personal news.

 

2018

a. What is the topic sentence of a paragraph?

Ans: The topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that summarizes the main idea.

b. What purpose does the first paragraph of an essay serve?

Ans: The first paragraph of a paragraph introduces the main idea of an essay.

c. What is skimming?

Ans: It is skimming, which is a strategic, selective reading method in which you focus on the main ideas of a text

d. Define cohesion in writing.

Ans: Cohesion refers to how the structure and content of a text are linked together to create meaning.

e. What is a ‘file’?

Ans: Shortly, a file is a collection of data stored in one unit, identified by a filename.

f. What is an academic CV?

Ans: An academic CV contains your educational background, professional appointments, research and teaching experience, publications, grants, awards, fellowships, and other key achievements.

g. What is a cover letter?

Ans: A cover letter is a single-page letter written to the person or organization offering the job you’re applying for.

h. Define a press release.

Ans: In short, a press release is an official statement delivered to members of the news media for the purpose of providing information.

i. What is the aim of a notice?

Ans: The aim or purpose of a notice is to display information to a specific group of people.

j. What linkers are used in the contrast paragraph?

Ans: Linkers are used in contrast paragraphs are: though, in spite of, however, but, while etc.

k. What is the developer of a paragraph?

Ans: Basically, the developer in a paragraph is a cluster of sentences that center around one key idea.

l. What is a newspaper report?

Ans: A newspaper report is a news story found in newspapers that provides information to people about what’s happening in the world.

 

2017

a. What do you mean by drafting?

Ans: Drafting is the stage of the writing process when a writer organizes information and ideas into sentences and paragraphs.

b. Why are “discourse markers” needed in writing?

Ans: Discourse makers are needed in writing because they show turns, join ideas together, show attitude, and generally control communication.

c. What does the phrase “jotting down ideas” mean?

Ans: ‘Jotting down ideas’ means to write something quickly on a piece of paper so that you remember it.

d. What is a definition paragraph?

Ans: A definition paragraph is a sort of paragraph which is used to define a term or phrase.

e. What is an informal report?

Ans: An informal report is a document shared within an organization, such as Memos, emails, and papers.

f. What is a subjective essay?

Ans: A subjective essay is a type of essay that represents the author’s vision of a particular issue.

g. Name a title on which an argumentative essay can be written.

Ans: The title of an argumentative essay, ‘Should religion be taught in schools?’

h. What are the stages of the writing process?

Ans: The stages of a writing process are: a. Prewriting. b. Drafting. c. Revising. d. Editing and Proofreading. e. Publishing.

I. For whom are news reports written?

Ans: News reports are written to the readers of newspapers, informing them of what’s happening in the world.

j. What is the American word for CV?

Ans: The American word for CV is called a resumé, which in French means ‘a summary’.

k. What are the parts of a survey report?

Ans: The parts of a survey report are the title, introduction, instructions, items, demographic items, and closing statement.

l. What is the function of a “context modulator”?

Ans: Function of context modulator: The function of a context modulator is to provide a transition between two sets of ideas.

 

2016

a. Define cohesion in writing.

Ans: Cohesion is the grammatical and lexical linking of the elements of a text.

b. What is a memo?

Ans: Memo means memorandum, which is a short message or record used in internal communication in business.

c. What is a business letter?

Ans: A business letter is a formal document often sent from one company to another or from a company to its customers, employees, etc.

d. Define a formal essay.

Ans: A formal essay is a non-fiction essay that states a thesis and then gives evidence to prove it.

e. What is brain-storming?

Ans: In short, Brainstorming is the process of free thinking and generating ideas.

f. What are the functions of a topic sentence?

Ans: The functions of a topic sentence are: 1. Highlights the main idea of a paragraph. 2. Unifies the content of a paragraph. 3. Tell the reader what the paragraph will be about.

g. What is an appendix?

Ans: The appendix is a page that is included at the end of your paper to provide additional information for your reader.

h. What is the embargo date?

Ans: Embargo date means that information cannot be published or shared before a certain specified date.

i. What are the three main parts of a note?

Ans: There are three stages of note making: 1. Before. 2. During. 3. After.

j. What is the heading of a press release?

Ans: The heading of a press release is a title that holds people’s attention and clearly tells what the release is about.

k. What is an expository paragraph?

Ans: An expository essay is one type of essay that explains, illustrates, or clarifies something in a way that becomes clear for readers.

 

2015

a. What is a report?

Ans: It is a document that presents information in an organized format for a specific audience and purpose.

b. What is a process paragraph?

Ans: A process paragraph is one kind of paragraph that explains something in step-by-step detail.

c. Write down the names of stages of the writing process.

Ans: The stages of a writing process are: 1. Prewriting. 2. Drafting. 3. Revising. 4. Editing and Proofreading. 5. Publishing.

d. What is a letter of complaint?

Ans: A letter of complaint or a complaint letter is a letter in which someone reports an error about a product or service.

e. Write down the names of four types of essays.

Ans: Four common types of essays are: 1. Descriptive. 2. Narrative. 3. Expository. 4. Argumentative.

f. Define minutes.

Ans: The definition of minutes is `minutes are the official written record of the meetings of an organization or group.’

g. What is a Bibliography?

Ans: A bibliography is a list of every word you use while writing your paper, typically printed as an appendix.

h. What is Terminator in a writing composition?

Ans: Terminator in a writing composition is `the last sentence of a paragraph which concludes the ideas developed in the paragraph.’

i. What is skimming?

Ans: Skimming is a technique of reading where one looks for only the main ideas in a text without detailed reading.

j. What do you mean by Narrative Essay?

Ans: A narrative essay tells a story about a personal experience.

k. What linkers are used in writing an example—Paragraph?

Ans: Common linkers used in an example paragraph are: For example, such as, to illustrate, for instance etc.

l. What do you know about the Thesis statement?

Ans: A thesis statement is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper or an essay.

 

2014

a. What is a paragraph?

Ans: A paragraph is a collection of related sentences covering one topic.

b. What do you mean by linkers?

Ans: Linkers are words that relate one idea with another.

c. What is a memo?

Ans: Memo means memorandum, which is a short message or record used in internal communication in business.

d. What is a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Ans: A topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that summarizes the main idea.

e. What is Cohesion?

Ans: Cohesion is the grammatical and lexical linking of the elements of a text.

f.  What does a CV stand for?

Ans: The word CV stands for curriculum vitae. It is a brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous jobs, typically sent with a job application.

g.  What are the linkers commonly used in a contrast paragraph?

Ans: Common linkers for contrast paragraphs are but, whatever, despite, although, whereas, while, and unlike.

h. What do you mean by an expository essay?

Ans: An expository essay is a sort of writing that explains something to make it clear to the readers.

i. What is plagiarism?

Ans: Plagiarism means taking someone’s works or ideas and using them as your own.

j. What is a D.O. letter?

Ans: A DO letter or Demi Official letter is one kind of letter used by government officers.

k.  What is a Press Release?

Ans: A press release is an official statement given to the members of the news media to provide information.

l. What is a Survey Report?

Ans: A Survey Report is a formal piece of writing which is based on research.