Complete Summary and Guide to Note-making – NCERT Class XI English Hornbill, Writing Skill Chapter 1 – Techniques, Examples, Practice Questions
Comprehensive summary and guide to Chapter 1 'Note-making' from the Hornbill English textbook for Class XI, covering essential study techniques, detailed steps, solved examples, and NCERT-based writing skill practice questions and answers.
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Title. Relevance: Identify. Ex: Annual Day Report. Depth: Bold.
Tip: Format first, content second. Depth: Rubrics in exams. Errors: Wrong salutation. Historical: Letter post. Interlinks: Grammar Ch. Advanced: Debate writing. Real-Life: Resumes. Graphs: Flowcharts for structure. Coherent: Intro → Body → Conclusion.
Additional: Always proofread. Pitfalls: Informal in formal.
60+ Questions & Answers - NCERT Based (Class 11 English) - From Exercises
Based on NCERT writing tasks + variations. Part A: 20 (1 mark short), Part B: 20 (4 marks medium), Part C: 20 (8 marks long). Answers point-wise, with formats where needed.
Part A: 1 Mark Questions (20 Qs - Short from Exercises & Variations)
1. What is the word limit for a notice?
1 Mark Answer:
50 words
2. Salutation in formal letter?
1 Mark Answer:
Dear Sir/Madam
3. Byline means?
1 Mark Answer:
Writer's name
4. Tone in reports?
1 Mark Answer:
Objective
5. Informal letter close?
1 Mark Answer:
Yours lovingly
6. Article word limit?
1 Mark Answer:
150 words
7. Notice language?
1 Mark Answer:
Imperative
8. Subject in letter?
1 Mark Answer:
Topic summary
9. Report tense?
1 Mark Answer:
Past
10. Coherence in writing?
1 Mark Answer:
Logical flow
11. Heading in report?
1 Mark Answer:
Title of event
12. Email equivalent of letter?
1 Mark Answer:
Digital formal
13. Pros/cons in articles?
1 Mark Answer:
Balanced view
14. Notice signature?
1 Mark Answer:
Issuer's name/post
15. Positive tone example?
1 Mark Answer:
We can achieve
16. Formal vs informal?
1 Mark Answer:
Official vs personal
17. Word limit penalty?
1 Mark Answer:
Marks deducted
18. Transition words?
1 Mark Answer:
However, moreover
19. Byline position?
1 Mark Answer:
Under title
20. Objective writing?
1 Mark Answer:
No bias
Part B: 4 Marks Questions (20 Qs - Medium from Exercises)
1. Write a notice for school debate (50 words)
4 Marks Answer (Step-by-Step):
Step 1: School name, date, title "Debate Competition"
Step 2: Body: Date, time, venue, participants
Step 3: Signature: Principal
Relevance: Concise format. (Sample notice provided in full writing guides)
20. Outline structure of an article on social media
4 Marks Answer (Step-by-Step):
Step 1: Title, byline
Step 2: Intro hook, body pros/cons, conclusion call
Step 3: 150 words balanced
Relevance: Persuasive structure
Part C: 8 Marks Questions (20 Qs - Long Detailed)
1. Write a formal letter to editor on pollution (150 words)
Tip: Memorize; practice blank. Depth: Variations for email. Examples: Ex tasks. Advanced: Block vs indented. Principles: Clarity. Errors: No date. Real: Business letters.
SCHOOL NAME
Date
NOTICE
Debate Competition
Details here...
Principal
Solved Examples - Book Examples with Simple Explanations
NCERT-like examples solved step-by-step.
Example 1: Notice for lost item
Simple Explanation: Concise announcement.
Step 1: Header, title "Lost and Found"
Step 2: Describe item, contact
Step 3: Signature. Full: [Simplified notice text]
Simple Way: Who, what, when, where.
Example 2: Informal letter to friend
Simple Explanation: Personal chat.
Step 1: Address, date, salutation "Dear Friend,"
Step 2: Body: Holiday description
Step 3: Close "Yours," Full: [Simplified letter]
Simple Way: 3 paras: Intro, main, end.
Example 3: Formal complaint letter
Simple Explanation: Polite demand.
Step 1: Format full
Step 2: State issue, request action
Step 3: End positively. Full: [Sample]
Simple Way: Problem-solution.
Example 4: Article on healthy eating
Simple Explanation: Inform and persuade.
Step 1: Title "Eat Healthy, Live Happy", byline
Step 2: Intro stat, body benefits/tips, conclusion
Step 3: 150 words. Full: [Sample]
Simple Way: Hook, argue, call.
Example 5: Report on excursion
Simple Explanation: Factual sequence.
Step 1: Heading, byline, place/date
Step 2: Intro purpose, events, end
Step 3: Objective. Full: [Sample]
Simple Way: What-where-when-who.
Interactive Quiz - Master Writing Skills
10 MCQs in sentence form; 80%+ goal. Formats, tips, types.
Quick Revision Notes & Mnemonics
Concise notes, mnemonics.
Notice
50 words, imperative, format: Header-body-sign
Mnemonic: "Notices Inform Quickly" (NIQ)
Letter Formal
Address-date-subject-body-close
Mnemonic: "Formal Letters Structure" (FLS)
Article
Title-byline-intro-body-conclusion, 150w
Mnemonic: "Articles Attract Readers" (AAR)
Report
Heading-byline-events-past tense
Mnemonic: "Reports Record Events" (RRE)
Tips
Word limit, proofread, positive
Mnemonic: "Write Precisely, Proofread" (WPP)
Examples
Notices: Events; Letters: Queries
Mnemonic: "Notices Notify, Letters Link" (NNLL)
Overall Mnemonic: "Notice Letter Article Report Tips" (NLART). Flashcards for formats.
Tips & Common Errors - Exam Success
Tip/Error
Description
Example Fix
Stick to format
Marks for structure
Add subject line
Word limit
Avoid excess
Count words
Positive tone
Polite language
Use "request" not "demand"
Coherence
Link ideas
Use "furthermore"
Grammar
No errors
Proofread twice
Relevance
On-topic
Brainstorm first
Balanced article
Both sides
Pros then cons
Tip: Time: 10 min plan, 20 write. Practice daily.
Sample Writings - Full Examples
Sample Notice: Sports Meet
ABC SCHOOL
15/10/2025
NOTICE
ANNUAL SPORTS MEET
All students are informed that the Annual Sports Meet will be held on 20/10/2025 at 8 AM in the school ground. Participation is mandatory. Register with class teacher.
Principal
Sample Formal Letter: To Principal
Sender Address
Date
Principal
School Name
Subject: Request for Library Extension
Dear Sir,
I am writing to request extension of library hours...
Yours sincerely,
Student Name
