“1.Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention.” Who has given the above statement?
- A) Thoman Carlyle
- B) John Dryden
- C) Francis Bacon
- D) Charles Lamb
The correct answer is C) Francis Bacon.
2.According to Shannon’s model of the Communication process, which of the following refers to the amount of uncertainty in a message?
- A) Channel
- B) Transmission
- C) Medium
- D) Entropy
The correct answer is D) Entropy.
3.What does Noise in Shannon’s model of the communication process refer to?
- A) Unwanted Distortion
- B) Unwanted Risks
- C) Transmission Risks
- D) Positive Function
The correct answer is A) Unwanted Distortion.
4.Which of the following skills cannot be achieved by effective writing?
- A) Planning
- B) Listening
- C) Reasoning
- D) Reading
The correct answer is B) Listening.
5.What according to Francis Bacon’s quote can writing convert a person into?
- A) A full man
- B) A ready man
- C) An exact man
- D) A confused man
The correct answer is C) An exact man.
6.Steven Pinker describes the "curse of __________" as a major reason why good people write bad prose.
- A) knowledge
- B) power
The correct answer is A) knowledge.
7.The __________ formula emphasises simplicity in writing, ensuring clarity and brevity.
- A) MISS
- B) KISS
The correct answer is B) KISS.
8.Lack of __________ in writing defeats the purpose and obscures the intended meaning.
- A) clarity
- B) obscurity
The correct answer is A) clarity.
9.The phrase "neither ... nor" in subject-verb agreement requires the verb to agree with the __________ subject.
- A) nearest
- B) farthest
The correct answer is A) nearest.
10.Verbs of perception such as "see," "hear," "smell," and "taste" do not typically take __________ forms.
- A) perfect
- B) progressive
The correct answer is B) progressive.