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Here are 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (Serial No. 21 to 40) with answers for AP DSC Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) 2025 aspirants, based on the English content syllabus:
Writing of discourse – Story, Essay, Letter writing, Editorial, Precis writing, Notemaking, Autobiography and Biography.
Difficulty level: Up to Class X

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MCQs (21 to 40) – English Discourse Writing

21. Which of the following is an essential element in story writing?
A) Bibliography
B) Dialogue
C) Thesis Statement
D) Reference List
✔️ Answer: B) Dialogue

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22. The primary purpose of writing an essay is to:
A) Entertain the reader
B) List references
C) Explore and present an idea or argument
D) Describe a biography
✔️ Answer: C) Explore and present an idea or argument

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23. Which of these is not a feature of formal letter writing?
A) Use of slang language
B) Subject line
C) Salutation
D) Signature
✔️ Answer: A) Use of slang language

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24. What is the ideal order of parts in a personal letter?
A) Heading, Greeting, Body, Signature
B) Title, Introduction, Conclusion
C) Index, Notes, Glossary
D) Citation, References, Summary
✔️ Answer: A) Heading, Greeting, Body, Signature

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25. An editorial typically reflects:
A) Reader’s opinion
B) Writer's neutral tone
C) The newspaper’s viewpoint on current issues
D) Personal narrative
✔️ Answer: C) The newspaper’s viewpoint on current issues

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26. The term "Precis" refers to:
A) A detailed summary
B) A short summary retaining essential ideas
C) A full text
D) A poem
✔️ Answer: B) A short summary retaining essential ideas

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27. What is the key quality of a good précis?
A) Length
B) Wordiness
C) Brevity and clarity
D) Use of direct quotes
✔️ Answer: C) Brevity and clarity

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28. Which one of the following is not a step in notemaking?
A) Reading the text
B) Identifying keywords
C) Writing a bibliography
D) Organizing information under headings
✔️ Answer: C) Writing a bibliography

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29. An autobiography is a:
A) Life story written by someone else
B) Fictional account of a person
C) Life story written by the person themselves
D) Book review
✔️ Answer: C) Life story written by the person themselves

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30. A biography is different from an autobiography in that:
A) It is written in first person
B) It is imaginary
C) It is written by someone else about a person
D) It is about events in the future
✔️ Answer: C) It is written by someone else about a person

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31. The climax in a story refers to:
A) The introduction of characters
B) The background setting
C) The turning point or highest point of tension
D) The conclusion
✔️ Answer: C) The turning point or highest point of tension

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32. Which of the following is essential in an editorial?
A) Fictional characters
B) Evidence and examples
C) Personal anecdotes
D) Abstract poetry
✔️ Answer: B) Evidence and examples

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33. Which component should be avoided in formal essay writing?
A) Transitional phrases
B) Contractions and slang
C) Topic sentences
D) Supporting details
✔️ Answer: B) Contractions and slang

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34. What is the suitable format for story writing in exams?
A) Dialogue and stage direction
B) Introduction, Plot, Climax, Resolution
C) Bibliography and glossary
D) Only conclusion
✔️ Answer: B) Introduction, Plot, Climax, Resolution

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35. Precis writing helps students to:
A) Write lengthy passages
B) Avoid summarizing
C) Develop concise expression
D) Improve calligraphy
✔️ Answer: C) Develop concise expression

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36. In letter writing, the “body” of the letter refers to:
A) The greeting line
B) The address part
C) The main message or content
D) The signature
✔️ Answer: C) The main message or content

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37. Which of these best defines notemaking?
A) Creative writing
B) Poetry writing
C) Structured notes for quick reference
D) Paragraph writing
✔️ Answer: C) Structured notes for quick reference

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38. Which of the following statements is true about a biography?
A) It uses poetic language
B) It only includes imaginary events
C) It gives factual information about a person’s life
D) It includes a precis
✔️ Answer: C) It gives factual information about a person’s life

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39. A good editorial should be:
A) Biased and emotional
B) Opinionated with logic and balance
C) A summary of a biography
D) A fictional essay
✔️ Answer: B) Opinionated with logic and balance

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40. The tone of a formal letter should be:
A) Casual and humorous
B) Friendly and emotional
C) Polite and professional
D) Angry and sarcastic
✔️ Answer: C) Polite and professional

 

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