Sample Questions for Writing Skills

 

Writing Skills For Practice

Mind Mapping

1. Develop a mind mapping Frame / design using your ideas/concepts to illustrate/ develop on the topic, Effects of Music' 2. Develop a Mind mapping frame /design using your ideas/thoughts/concepts to illustrate/develop on the topic, 'Benefits of English Language'

3. India is a vast country with different weather patterns Prepare a mind map on The Seasons we have in our region by giving examples of different activities that we do in different seasons 4. Develop a mind mapping frame/design using your ideas/ thoughts/concepts to illustrate/ develop on the topic Beauty of colours. You live in an era where huge information is communicated to you to different forms

Drafting a Virtual Message

1. Imagine that you have to leave your hostel room to attend to a relative coming at the city hospital from your native place Draft a message in about 100/150 words giving reason of your absence at the birthday party of your roommate at the hostel. Give your own reasons to support your message.

2. Imagine that you have won two entry tickets to a popular drama at a theatre near you this weekend. Draft a message in about 100/150 words to convey the incredible news to your best friend.

Statement of Purpose

1. You are highly passionate towards a successful entrepreneur and therefore want to pursue your higher education in "Business management". Your background and skills have motivated you towards business and now you seek admission to accomplish a degree in Business Management at a reputed University Prepare a Statement of Purpose in about 100 to 150 words, which will help you to get admission to this University 2. You have great for knowledge in a foreign language of your own choice. You are also prepared to pursue your education abroad for the same You are therefore seeking admission in University for a degree in a foreign Language of your choice Prepare a statement of purpose in about 100 to 150 words, which will help you to get admission to this University.

3. You have developed good skills in English Language. You think of directing your skills for more specific goals. Now you inspire for a degree in "Mass Communication" at a specific university which provides this programme. Prepare a statement of purpose in about 100 to 150 words, which will help you to get admission to this University. to a well-known music and dance academy in

4. There are limited seats for getting admission Mumbai. Dancing is your passion and you always wanted to pursue career to music and dance. Prepare a statement of purpose in about 100 to 150 words, which will help you to join the academy.

Group Discussion

1 Imagine that you have recently discussed with your friends on the benefits of travelling, write the same discussion in the form of dialogues that you have experienced. Write suitable dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the given topic. 2. Imagine that you have recently discussed with your friends on Mobile Addiction. Write the same discussion in the form of dialogues that you have experienced Write suitable dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the given topic.

3. Imagine that you have recently discussed with your friends on Good handwriting Write the same discussion in the form of dialogues that you have experienced. Write suitable dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the given topic

4. Imagine that you have passed the entrance examination to get entry into the armed forces As a test, you participated in a group discussion session with four other candidates on the topic 'Flood situation and Mitigating the Natural Disasters'. Write the same discussion in the form of dialogues that you have experienced Write suitable dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the given topic.

Email Writing

1. Draft an Email in proper format to be sent to a famous and distinguished personality in order to invite him/her for the Prize Distribution programme organized by the college authorities and to be held at your junior college campus Give complete programme schedule and details about the event.

 2. Imagine you are in-charge of a social organization and you want to organize a 'Cleanliness Campaign' at a rural place. Draft an Email in a proper format to be sent to concerned authorities asking for the necessary permission. Give all details specifying the scope and importance of this event.

3. Frequent cases of thefts have caused fright in the minds of the people in your locality. Draft an Email in a proper format to the police department giving all details and happenings to expect an immediate action and permanent solution on this issue.

4 You are the General Secretary of the college Sports Committee. Your college is preparing to regain the championship title in the state level Subroto Roy School Football Tournament Write an email to Rajpoot Sports Company requesting them to supply various materials including kits and equipment

 Report Writing

1. Imagine you have recently witnessed a demonstration on Health and Fitness organized at your college campus. Write a report in about 100-150 words, adding all information and the overall happenings of the event

2. As a coordinator of the poetry recitation competition held at your college campus you are a witness to the overall organization of this programme. Write a report in about 100-150 words, adding all information and the overall happenings of this event.

3. Your institution recently organized an awareness programme on Social Media. Write a report in about 100-150 words, adding all information and the overall happenings of this event 4. Your class visited a place of natural beauty the other day. Write a report in about 100-150 words about the prominent places you visited during the tour

Speech Writing

1. The supervisor of your class is going to retire after 28 years of service in your college.You have been selected to deliver a speech at the farewell function arranged by the college staff and the students. Prepare a speech to be delivered at this occasion in about 120 words

2. All over the world there is a growing awareness about the problems of climate change. Your college is observing "Earth Day" on April 22. Draft a speech in about 120 words to be delivered before your college students on the need to support the cause

3. Your college NCC unit has undertaken a cleanliness drive in your town. Prepare a speech that you would give as an NCC captain. You can use the following points. a) Cleanliness is next to God. B) Need/ Importance of Cleanliness. c) Effects of unhygienic conditions- diseases, pollutions etc. d) Suggestions and concluding the speech

4. Imagine that as a part of the Republic Day Celebrations, your college has organized an elocution competition. Prepare a speech in about 120 words on 'My Idea of India as a Developed Country'

Compering

1. The annual social function of your junior college will be held next week in your college campus Your friend and you are selected to compere the inauguration function of the Programme Prepare a script for the same with the help of the following points

a) Introduction b) Welcoming the guests c) Lighting the traditional lamp d) Inauguration the annual function e) keynotes address f) Felicitation of successful students g) Presidential address h) Vote of thanks

2. Imagine that you are a compere of Reading Day Programme at your school to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Prepare a script for the same with the help of following points

a) Introduction b) Importance of the Day c) Reading for pleasure and profit d) Speech by your Principal e) Different activities and felicitation of winners f) Vote of thanks

3. Imagine, you are given an opportunity to compere a programme at your college based on 'English Language day. Draft the whole programme script deciding the flow of the overall programme. You may take help of the given hints:

a) Prayer / Introduction song b) Welcome and Felicitation, c) Speaker participation and address d) vote of thanks e) Any other important points

4. Imagine that you have been entrusted the ceremonial flag hoisting programme by your district administration on the occasion of formal 'Republic Day function at your district headquarters. Use some good thoughts and inspiring quotations

 a) Introduction b) welcoming all the VIPs c) Flag hoisting by the Guardian Minister d) Speech by the Guardian Minister e) March past by the police and NCC ceremony f) Conclusion of the formal ceremony

Expansion of ideas

1. Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below Write your answer in about 100 to 120 words 'Honesty is the best policy

a) Importance of honesty b) Use of the term Policy c) Supporting argument with example d) Conclusion

2. Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below Write your answer in about 100 to 120 words. 'Believing in yourself is believing in the best a) Importance of honesty b) use of the term Policy c) Supporting argument with examples  d)Conclusion

 3. Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below. Write your answer in about 100 to 120 words ‘Humour is the Spice of Life'

 a) Problems/hurdles negativities in life b) Purpose of relaxation c) Benefits of laughter and humour d) Change in attitude and approach

4. Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below in about 100 to 120 words 'Nature is the best teacher.'

a) Hidden treasures in nature b)Purpose/Reasons to get close to nature c) Teaching/Learning about d) Gifts/Benefits from nature

5. Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below in about 100 to 120 words Friends- a real treasure'.

Review Writing

1.You have recently read a book. Write a Review on the same with the help of the following points a) Title of the book  b) Subject story/Information  c) Language/Style/Presentation d) Benefits/Message.

2. You have recently watched 5 minutes video on YouTube titled 'Interesting places to visit.’ Write a review on the same with the help of the following points:

a) Type/Purpose of the video b) Content Presentation and Organization of the video c) Video Presentation and Graphics d) Benefits/message

Blog Writing

1. Write a Blog in proper format on Cycling 'A better way to Commute, with the help of the following points in about 100-120 words.

a) Choice of bike b) Safety equipment c) Road Safety rules d) Benefits

2. Write a Blog in proper format on Safety Measures with the help of the following points in about 100 to 120 words.

a) Need and purpose b) safety equipment and use c) Safety action plan d) Management and Implementation e) Advice/ Suggestion/Guidance

3. Write a Blog in proper format on "Positivity in Life', with the help of the following points in about a) Hurdles and Problems in Life b) Accepting facts and flaws c) human instinct/Fight back d) Will to win 4. Write a Blog in proper format on recipe of 'My favourite dish, with the help of the following points in about 100 to 150 words.

Appeal Writing

1. Prepare an Appeal on the topic ‘Say No to Drugs' with the help of the following points in about 100 to 120 words

 a) Overall harmful b) Psychological/Physical disorders c) Infections d) Human actions-though the facts are known e) Appeal to teenagers.

 2 Prepare an Appeal on the topic Stop Child Labour' with the help of the following points in about 100 to 150 words Basic Education

 a) Lack of knowledge, b) behaviors and social thinking c) Effect of education d) Social behavior and requirements e) Appeal to Society

3.Prepare an appeal on the topic 'Avoid Fast Food' with the help of the following points in about 100 a) Attraction of fast food items b) Effects on body and mind c) Ways of avoiding the fast food d) Options for fast food e) Options for fast food f) Appeal to society

4 The student's council of your college has organized a Blood Donation Camp to mark the national youth day Prepare an appeal with the help of the following points a) An effective slogan b) Use a logo or a picture c) blood donation noble cause d) No loss of strength e) Time venue and date f) Signature line.