Writing Skills Quiz - CBSE Class 10 English

Free practice quiz: Writing Skills (CBSE Class 10 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Writing Skills, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the function of a thesis statement in an essay?

   1. It summarizes the main point of the essay.
   2. It provides a detailed background on the topic.
   3. It lists the arguments for and against a topic.
   4. It provides a bibliography of the sources used.
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   Answer: A. It summarizes the main point of the essay.

   A thesis statement succinctly states the central argument or point of an essay. It often appears in the introduction.

2. Which sentence best illustrates an imperative sentence?

   1. The dog barked all night long.
   2. Please close the door.
   3. The flowers are beautiful in spring.
   4. How amazing the sunset is!
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   Answer: B. Please close the door.

   An imperative sentence gives a command or request, such as 'Please close the door.'

3. Which transition word is best suited for contrast in writing?

   1. However
   2. Therefore
   3. Furthermore
   4. Additionally
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   Answer: A. However

   The word "however" is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

4. What is 'parallelism' in writing?

   1. A repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
   2. Using similar grammatical structures for effect
   3. Ending sentences with the same word
   4. A type of narrative hook
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   Answer: B. Using similar grammatical structures for effect

   Parallelism refers to the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in their construction, sound, meaning, or meter, which often helps to create a rhythm and emphasize points.

5. How does using varied sentence structure improve writing?

   1. It makes the writing easier to scan quickly.
   2. It ensures that the right message is delivered.
   3. It keeps the reader engaged and interested.
   4. It avoids any grammar mistakes.
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   Answer: C. It keeps the reader engaged and interested.

   Using varied sentence structure, including a mix of short, long, simple, and complex sentences, helps maintain reader interest and improves the flow of writing.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is a common characteristic of narrative writing?
2. Which of the following is an effective way to start a persuasive essay?
3. What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
4. What is the primary purpose of descriptive writing?
5. Which of the following techniques is often used in persuasive writing?
6. Which element is NOT essential in a narrative writing?
7. In an argumentative essay, what is a “counterargument”?
8. Which of these is a common mistake in writing a conclusion for an essay?
9. What is the purpose of using sensory details in descriptive writing?
10. In writing, what is the effect of a 'hook' in the introduction of an essay?
11. Which of these sentences is an example of a hyperbole?
12. Which tone is typically NOT associated with formal writing?
13. Which of the following is a synecdoche?
14. In which of the following sentences is anaphora used?
15. Which approach is often used to develop a narrative’s climax?

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