Test: Discursive Passages - Class 12 MCQ

A passage that presents factual information and informs the reader about a particular topic

A passage that argues for or against a particular viewpoint or issue

A passage that tells a story or describes a personal experience

A passage that uses vivid language and creative descriptions to create a sense of atmosphere

A report on the impact of climate change on a specific region

A personal narrative about the author's summer vacation

An essay arguing for or against a controversial political issue

A descriptive passage about a beautiful sunset

To entertain the reader with an interesting story

To inform the reader about a particular topic

To persuade the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint

To describe a personal experience or event

The history of the Roman Empire

The author's favorite book

The pros and cons of social media

The beauty of a flower garden

Introduction, personal anecdote, conclusion

Introduction, list of facts, conclusion

Introduction, arguments for, arguments against, conclusion

Introduction, description of setting, dialogue, conclusion

It adds interest and variety to the passage

It helps to persuade the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint

It showcases the author's creative writing skills

It creates a sense of atmosphere and mood

Formal and academic

Informal and slang-filled

Flowery and poetic

Harsh and abrasive

To strengthen the author's arguments and make them more convincing

To acknowledge and refute opposing viewpoints

To add interest and variety to the passage

To create a sense of atmosphere and mood

A peer-reviewed academic journal article

A blog post written by an expert in the field

A social media post by a celebrity

A book written by a respected author in the field

To provide a summary of the main arguments and evidence presented in the passage

To introduce new information or ideas not covered in the rest of the passage

To leave the reader with a sense of ambiguity or uncertainty

To provide a personal opinion on the topic being discussed

Informative and educational

Sarcastic and humorous

Romantic and sentimental

Aggressive and confrontational

Children ages 5-8

High school students

Elderly individuals over the age of 80

All of the above, depending on the specific topic and purpose of the passage

Present arguments for one viewpoint, then arguments against that viewpoint

Present arguments for both viewpoints, then provide a personal opinion

Present arguments against one viewpoint, then arguments for that viewpoint

There is no one correct way to structure a discursive passage, as it depends on the specific topic and purpose of the passage.

It helps to introduce the topic and engage the reader's interest

It provides a summary of the main arguments and evidence presented in the passage

It guides the reader through the rest of the passage and helps to focus the author's arguments

It adds interest and variety to the passage

Present a wide range of evidence, regardless of its relevance to the topic

Use evidence sparingly, only when it directly supports the author's arguments

Use evidence to support both sides of the argument equally

Use evidence to support the author's viewpoint, but ignore any evidence that contradicts it