GST102: Use Of English And Communication Skills Ii TMA1

Question 1 : “Hi Robert,” is an informal expression, which can be replaced with _____ in a formal expression
A. Dear sir
B. Excuse sir
C. Dearest Robert
D. Hello Robert

Answer to question 1 is D. Hello Robert

Question 2 : One of the following is NOT a part of an effective paragraph________
A. equivalence
B. topic sentence
C. summary
D. transition

Answer to question 2 is A. equivalence

Question 3 : Coherence in a paragraph is acheived through all but one of the following _________
A. topic sentence
B. topic sentence and supporting details
C. transitional devices
D. Logical transitions

Answer to question 3 is C. transitional device

Question 4 : The topic sentence as found in a paragraph may be _____, ______ or ______
A. good, better or best.
B. at the beginning, middle or absent.
C. a statement, a generalization or a problem.
D. interesting, uninteresting or void.

Answer to question 4 is C. a statement, a generalization or a problem

Question 5 : Paragraphs are used to _________ a long piece of writing.
A. compliment
B. divide
C. substantiate
D. form

Answer to question 5 is D. form

Question 6 : One of the following words or phrases expresses additional information__________
A. likewise
B. next
C. consequently
D. besides

Answer to question 6 is C. consequently

 

Question 7 : A topic sentence can be all except one of the following ________
A. Problem
B. Statement
C. Generalisation
D. Subject

Answer to question 7 is A. Problem

Question 8 : I would’ve loved to go… is an example of _____ statement.
A. informal
B. formal
C. semi-formal
D. demi-formal

Answer to question 8 is A. Informal

Question 9 : One of the following words or phrases expresses result_________
A. furthermore
B. yet
C. accordingly
D. similarly

Answer to question 9 is A. furthermore

Question 10 : Causes and effects in paragraphs do one of the following__________
A. help the reader to understand difficult concepts
B. help the writer to create an accurate image of an event
C. help both writer and reader
D. help the writer to explain reasons for an event

Answer to question 10 is C. help both writer and reader

Question 11 : Coherence refers to the ___________
A. Logical transition from one idea to the next
B. Gradual transition from one idea to the next
C. Critical transition from one idea to the next
D. Practical transition from one idea to the next

Answer to question 11 is A. logical transition from one idea to the next

Question 12 : One of the following words or phrases expresses contrast__________
A. also
B. after that
C. next
D. however

Answer to question 12 is D. however

Question 13 : Which of the following is NOT a reason for comparison and contrast in paragraph development?
A. to show the superiority of one thing over another
B. to point out distinctions when giving information on two things
C. to identify issues in paragraphs
D. to clarify the unfamiliar by comparing it with the familiar

Answer to question 13 is A. to show the superiority of one thing over another

Question 14 : Letters of job offers and acceptance are examples of_________
A. business letters
B. private letters
C. informal letters
D. formal letters

Answer to question 14 is D. formal letters

Question 15 : He often gets on my nerves; is an example of ________ statement.
A. semi-formal
B. demi-formal
C. formal
D. informal

Answer to question 15 is D. informal

Question 16 : The form of speech we use with close associates and people of equal status is______
A. informal language
B. formal language
C. legal language
D. colloquial language

Answer to question 16 is A. informal language

Question 17 : One major advantage of having the topic sentence at the end of a paragraph is that ______________
A. the conclusion becomes interesting.
B. all the sentences build up to this topic sentence.
C. the topic sentence will be emphasized.
D. the parapgraph becomes complete.

Answer to question 17 is A. the conclusion becomes interesting

Question 18 : We sincerely apologize for our errors; is an example of ________ statement.
A. demi-formal
B. formal
C. informal
D. semi-formal

Answer to question 18 is B. formal

Question 19 : I write on behalf of the company’s management board to offer you an appointment’ is introductory statement of a _____
A. letter of request
B. letter of complaint
C. private letter
D. letter of offer

Answer to question 19 is D. letter of offer

Question 20 : A piece of writing which is unified by a central controlling theme is a/an _______.
A. paragraph
B. tempo
C. topic
D. ideology

Answer to question 20 is A. paragraph

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