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২৭৪ অ-১-০০৬/২০১৮
ENGLISH
Subject Code: 211103
(English Writing Skills)
Time- 4 hours Full marks-80
Part A
Answer any ten questions: Marks-1×10=10
(a) What is the topic sentence of a paragraph?
Ans: A topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph.
(b) What purpose does the first paragraph of an essay serve?
Ans: The first paragraph introduces the topic and includes the thesis statement.
(c) What is skimming?
Ans: Skimming is the process of reading to get only the main ideas and a general overview of a piece of writing.
(d) Define cohesion in writing.
Ans: Cohesion means establishing a relationship between the ideas presented in writing.
(e) What is a ‘file’?
Ans: A file is a collection of papers or documents related to a particular topic.
(f) What is an academic CV?
Ans: An academic CV is a document that highlights academic achievements, research, and experience.
(g) What is a cover letter?
Ans: A cover letter is a brief, formal letter, accompanying another document sent to the recipient.
(h) Define a press release.
Ans: A press release is a statement that provides information about a significant event to news media members.
(j) What linkers are used in the contrast paragraph?
Ans: But, however, nevertheless, unlike, on the other hand, yet, on the contrary, instead, etc.
(k) What is the developer of a paragraph?
Ans: A developer elaborates on the topic sentence with supporting details.
(l) What is a newspaper report?
Ans: A newspaper report is an account of current events published in a newspaper.
Part B
(Answer any five questions) Marks-4×5=20
- What are the different parts of a well-organized paragraph?
- Show the distinction between a comparison paragraph and a contrast paragraph.
- . What is a listing paragraph?
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