Practice Section B: Creative Writing Skills And Grammar (3) - Module 1: Foundations of Reading & Writing
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Section B: Creative Writing Skills and Grammar

Practice - Section B: Creative Writing Skills and Grammar

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Question 1 Easy

Define the "S.A.D." rule for formal letter writing.

  • Answer: The S.A.D. rule stands for Sender's Address, Actual Date, and Designation of Receiver.
  • Hint: These are the first three elements you must include at the top of a formal letter.

💡 Hint: These are the first three elements you must include at the top of a formal letter.

Question 2 Easy

List the four types of Determiners mentioned in the text.

  • Answer: 1. Articles (a/an/the), 2. Demonstratives (this/that), 3. Quantifiers (some/many), and 4. Possessives (implicit in the definition of specifying a noun).
  • Hint: Look at the "Grammar" and "Glossary" sections.

💡 Hint: Look at the "Grammar" and "Glossary" sections.

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Question 1

Which writing format specifically requires a "Byline"?

  • Type: MCQ
  • Options: Notice, Formal Letter, Article/Report, Classified Advertisement
  • Correct Answer: Article/Report
  • Explanation: Articles and Reports require a headline to grab attention and a byline to credit the writer.
  • Hint: A byline tells the reader who wrote the piece.
Notice
Formal Letter
Article/Report
Classified Advertisement * **Correct Answer**: Article/Report * **Explanation**: Articles and Reports require a headline to grab attention and a byline to credit the writer. * **Hint**: A byline tells the reader who wrote the piece.

💡 Hint: A byline tells the reader who wrote the piece.

Question 2

In Passive Voice, the emphasis shifts from the person doing the action to the action itself or the receiver.

  • Type: Boolean
  • Options: True, False
  • Correct Answer: True
  • Explanation: As seen in the example "The fish was eaten by the cat," the focus is placed on the fish (the receiver) rather than the cat (the doer).
  • Hint: Think about what comes first in the sentence.
True
False * **Correct Answer**: True * **Explanation**: As seen in the example "The fish was eaten by the cat," the focus is placed on the fish (the receiver) rather than the cat (the doer). * **Hint**: Think about what comes first in the sentence.

💡 Hint: Think about what comes first in the sentence.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Error Correction: Identify and correct the errors in the following sentence: "Each of the students have brought their own modals book."

  • Solution: "Each of the students has brought his/her own modals book." (Subject-verb agreement: 'Each' is singular and requires 'has' and singular pronouns).
  • Hint: Grammar check for "Tenses" and "Determiners."

💡 Hint: Grammar check for "Tenses" and "Determiners."

Challenge 2 Hard

Creative Layout: You are tasked with creating a Classified Ad for a "Job Wanted" scenario. A poet from Gemini Studios is looking for a new job. Draft a concise 30-word ad.

  • Solution: (Example) SITUATION WANTED: Experienced poet/scriptwriter, formerly with Gemini Studios, seeks creative role in publishing or radio. Excellent command of English/Tamil. Contact: Asokamitran, 98765-XXXXX.
  • Hint: Use the "Classified" definition—concise and factual text.

💡 Hint: Use the "Classified" definition—concise and factual text.

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