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ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS
REPORT WRITING
Report writing is an important part of English composition nowadays. Generally students are asked to write a report on some specific events like accidents, festivals, meetings, sports etc. Some broad outlines are usually given as hints. Students are asked to prepare a report based on the given prompts.
Rules for
writing reports:
There are
some specific rules for writing a good report. Some of them are mentioned
below:
(i) Read the
outline or hint carefully until you get a clear idea of the topic.
(ii) The
report should have an attractive title or title related to the topic.
(iii) Follow
the sequence of points given in the outline. Don't skip any point.
(iv) The
report should be written in simple language.
(v) The
sentences in the report should be written in past tense and passive voice.
(vi) The place
and time of reporting must be stated.
(vii) Remember
that only practice makes you perfect.
Some of the most important examples of report writing
1. A newspaper reporter was sent to report on a road
accident. Below you can see one page of his notes. Use the information to
complete the report he wrote for his newspaper. Do not add any new information.
Write your answers in the blank spaces.
6.35 P.M.
12.02.05
Sonapur – 25
kms from Guwahati.
Crash: Jeep
in ditch
Local bus:
high speed – middle of road – jeep braked to avoid collision – swerved – hit
tree and overturned – jeep driver, Ananta Das, 35 years, killed instantly – 3
injured – taken to hospital.
Ans:-
A
Serious Road Accident
Sonpur:
Yesterday, on 13 February, a road accident occurred at 6.35 pm. Near Sonpur, 25
km. When a jeep driver from Guwahati collided with a tree near the road and
overturned. According to an eyewitness, the jeep applied brakes to avoid
colliding with a speeding local bus coming from the opposite direction in the
middle of the road. The driver lost control of the jeep and the jeep
unfortunately hit a tree and overturned. Jeep driver Anant Das (35) died on the
spot. Three other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
2. A staff-reporter of an English daily based in
Guwahati, while on his rounds for news, came upon the scene of grenade blast at
Ulubari crossing under the flyover. He made the following notes for a report.
Write a report for him using the information from his notes.
Notes:
10.03.05
Ulubari
9 p.m.
Busy
road-crossing – vehicles, pedestrians – sudden explosion on road – panic police
cordon off area – 5 injured guess: Grenade dropped from flyover – police
checking on – no arrest so far – higher officials visit.
Ans:-
A
Tragic Grenade Blast
Guwahati: 11 Mar, A tragic grenade explosion occurred at Ulubari
crossing under the flyover at around 9 pm. yesterday.
The road crossing at Ulubari was very busy with
vehicles and pedestrians yesterday evening. According to an eyewitness,
suddenly a bang was heard on the road. Although the panic-stricken area was
surrounded by the police, a grenade was still thrown from the flyover. It is
estimated that five people were injured due to this. Police checking was going
on. But no one has been arrested yet. Eventually higher officials visited the
area.
3. A newspaper reporter visited the site of a road
accident and made the following notes in his notepad. Study the information
therein and write the report for him.
6.30 p.m.
8. 2. 07
Dhubri –
outskirts of the town – jeep in a ditch -
Local bus:
high speed – middle of the road – jeep braked to avoid collision – swerved –
hit a roadside tree – overturned – jeep driver (Joginder Singh – 40 years)
killed on the spot – 3 passengers injured – hospitalised.
Ans:-
A
Fatal Road Accident
Dhubri: 08 February, yesterday at around 6.35 pm a serious road
accident occurred. 25 km in Dhubri district. From Gauripur.
A jeep driver overturned after hitting a tree near the road. According to an eyewitness, the jeep applied brakes to avoid colliding with a speeding local bus coming from the opposite direction in the middle of the road. The driver lost control of the jeep and the jeep unfortunately hit a tree and overturned. Jeep driver Joginder Singh (40) died on the spot. Three other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
4. A newspaper reporter was sent to report on the havoc
caused by flood in the district of Dhemaji. He made the following notes in his
notebook. Using the information contained in the notes write a report for a
newspaper in about 60 words. (Sample of Report Writing)
Dhemaji area –
Several
embankments on the Brahmaputra breached;
600
villages affected;
30,000
hectors of crops damaged;
25,000
persons stranded;
Soldiers
helped the rescue operation;
Relief
provided by the District Administrator.
Ans:-
Flood Caused Havoc in Dhemaji
Dhemaji: 10 Mar, The whole district of Dhemaji had been in the
grip of a terrible flood for the last few days.
The flood situation turned critical yesterday
following a 25 feet breach on the several embankments on the Brahmaputra. The
devastating flood affected almost 600 villages. At least 30,000 hectors of
crops were damaged by the flood. Moreover, about 25,000 persons took shelter on
the national highway and railway lines. An army of soldiers had been pressed
into service to rescue the marooned people. The District Administrator of
Dhemaji also provided relief to the flood affected people.
5. A press reporter was sent to Sonapur to report on a
bank robbery. He made the following notes in his Note-pad. Using the
information contained in the notes, write out a report for the newspaper.
(Sample of Report Writing)
11.30 a.m.
8.10.08
Sonapur – 25
kms. from Guwahati.
Robbery in
United Bank branch.
Four armed
robbers in jeep.
Looted fifteen
lakhs.
Cashier
resisted – was shot at
Police
investigation going on
No arrests so
far.
Ans:-
A
Daring Bank Robbery
Guwahati: 9 October, Yesterday an audacious robbery took place in
broad daylight in Sonpur, 25 kilometers away. In United Bank branch from
Guwahati.
As told by the bank employees, around 11.30 am,
four armed robbers came in a jeep and entered the bank, snatched a bunch of
keys and ran away with Rs 15 lakh. The cashier who tried to protest vigorously
was shot. Till now the police investigation is going on, but no one has been
arrested.
6. Below you can see one page from the notebook of a
newspaper reporter. Using the information therein write the report for him. Do
not add any new information. (Sample of Report Writing)
February 16,
2009, 6 p. m.
Fire in
godowns – Athgaon
- heart of
Guwahati City
- several
godowns burnt down
- a few
buildings damaged
- workers
killed – 2; injured – 4
- fire
engines arrived late
- fire
started from chemical store
- total damage – several crores.
Ans:-
Devastating
Fire at Athgaon
Guwahati: On February 17, at around 6 pm, a massive fire broke out in the
warehouses of Athgaon, the heart of Guwahati city. Tomorrow.
According to an eyewitness, the fire started from
a nearby chemical store and several warehouses were gutted. Apart from this,
some buildings near the warehouses were also damaged. Two laborers working in
the warehouse died and four others were seriously injured. Five fire engines
reached the spot but by then it was too late. It was estimated that the total
damage was worth several crores of rupees.
7. A newspaper reporter was sent to report on a
disastrous fire. Below you can see one page of his notebook. Prepare a report
for a newspaper using the information given below. Don’t add any new
information. (Sample of Report Writing)
- Madhupur
Bazaar destroyed by a huge fire.
- October 15,
2010
- Time: 6 P.M.
- A gas
cylinder burst in a small hotel.
- Fire spread.
- The nearest
hut caught fire.
- The sheds of
the Bazaar on fire.
- The Fire
Brigade arrived after 15 minutes.
- Nobody
injured.
- The loss of
properties significant.
- At 6.30 p.m.
the fire was brought under control.
Ans:-
Devastating
Fire at Madhupur Bazaar
Madhupur: A massive fire broke out in Madhupur market at around 6 pm on 16
October. Tomorrow.
Madhupur market was destroyed in a massive fire
last evening. The cause of the fire was a gas cylinder that exploded in a small
hotel. A nearby hut also caught fire and then the fire spread due to the wind.
Apart from this, fire broke out in the market shed also. After 15 minutes the
fire brigade reached the spot and tried to extinguish the fire. No one has been
injured yet. A large amount of property was destroyed. The fire was finally
brought under control at 6.30 pm.
I have also given here some of the most important
examples of Report Writing Class 10. Actually, these are the frequently asked
questions in HSLC exams from 2005 to 2020. Here, I have given solutions for
question numbers 8 to 16.
8. A newspaper reporter was sent to report on a daring
bank robbery. You can see a page from his notebook. Prepare a report for a
newspaper using the information given below. Do not add any new information.
Bank robbed:
September 15,
2011 – 4.30 p.m.
State Bank of
India, Hengrabari, Guwahati
Four persons
threatened the bank staff at gun point
Collected 15
lakhs and fled
Nobody injured
Police
investigation
No arrest has
been made yet.
Ans:-
A
Daring Bank Robbery
Guwahati: On September 16, at around 4.30 pm, an audacious robbery took
place in broad daylight at the State Bank of India, Hengrabari branch.
Tomorrow.
As told by bank employees, at around 4.30 pm,
four armed men came into the bank and stormed the bank. They also threatened
the bank staff at gunpoint and ran away after looting Rs 15 lakh. No one has
been injured yet. Police investigation is still going on, but no one has been
arrested yet.
9. Prepare a newspaper report using the information given
below. Do not add any new information.
Road accident:
December
31st, 2012 – 9.30 p.m.
Ganeshguri
Flyover, Guwahati
a speeding
motorbike knocks down an old man on the road.
the man dies,
the biker seriously injured.
policemen and
ambulance-van arrive, the injured and the dead sent to G.M.C.
Ans:-
A
Serious Road Accident
Guwahati: On January 1, around 9.30 pm, a tragic road accident took
place on Ganeshguri flyover. Tomorrow.
According to an eyewitness, the accident occurred
when a speeding motorcycle hit an elderly man walking on the road. On the other
hand, the old man died on the spot and the bike rider was seriously injured.
After some time police and ambulance reached there. Ultimately the injured
person and the dead body were taken to G.M.C. have been taken sent.
10. Prepare a newspaper report using the information
given below. Do not add any new information.
Celebration of
Teachers’ Day:
September
5th, 2013 – 10.00 a.m.
Function
organized by the students and presided over by the Headmaster.
Speakers
including students spoke on the significance.
Students
felicitated teachers.
Closing of
the function.
Ans:-
Teachers’
Day Celebration
Guwahati: 6 September, Teacher's Day was celebrated yesterday in 'Little
Flower School'.
The function was organized by the student union.
It started at around 10 am in the school auditorium. The headmaster also
presided over it. First of all, flowers were offered on the portrait of Dr. S.
Radhakrishnan. Furthermore, speakers including teachers and students spoke on
the significance of the day. Apart from this, students honored the teachers by
giving them flower bouquets and gifts. In his concluding speech the Principal
thanked the students. He called him Dr. S. Also advised to follow the great
ideals of Radhakrishnan.
11. A flood relief work was done by the students of your
school. Write a report for your local daily using the information given below:
Date and time
of work
How the place
was reached
Number of
students taking part.
Number of
affected.
Relief
materials distributed.
Conclusion
Ans:-
Flood
Relief Work Done at Happy Convent School
Guwahati: 10 August, Yesterday flood relief work was done by the
students of our school.
Students of our school carried out flood relief
work among the flood affected people of Dhubri district. Many students of our
school participated in it. They also collected medicines, clothes, food items
etc. from traders and voluntary organizations.
At the same time, we started the journey to the
flood affected areas on August 9 at around 11.15 am. The total number of people
affected by the flood was approximately one thousand five hundred. We also
found that people of four villages have been badly affected. Ultimately we
distributed relief materials like medicines, clothes, food items etc. to the
affected people.
12. Write a report for a newspaper on the basis of the
information given below:
(i) 20-11-2015
(ii) Guwahati
(iii) The
Guwahati Book Fair commenced.
(iv) Opened by
the Hon’ble Governor of Assam.
(v) Publishers
from the state and outside participated.
(vi) Nice
opening function – large gathering and good sale expected.
Ans:-
Book
Fair in Guwahati
Guwahati: November 21, The 11th Guwahati Book Fair started from 10th of
this month at the grounds of Assam Engineering Institute Chandmari.
The book fair was inaugurated by the Honorable
Governor of Assam. A nice inauguration ceremony was organized by the Book Fair
Committee. Famous singers Zubin Garg and Angraag Papon attended the ceremony.
At the same time, many publishers of the state like Kamakhya Book Stall, Bina
Library, Jyoti Prakashan etc. participated in the book fair. Many outside
publishers also participated this year.
Furthermore, the committee expected huge crowds
and good sales. The end of the book fair was very good.
13. Write a report for a local daily on the basis of the
information given below:
(i) 5-2-2016
(ii) Guwahati
(iii) Fire in
Athgaon area
(iv) One
godown gutted
(v) Fire –
fighters and local people doused the
fire.
(vi) Goods
worth several lakhs burnt to ashes.
Ans:-
Daring
Fire at Athgaon
Guwahati: On February 6, at around 6 pm, a massive fire broke out in the
warehouses of Athgaon, the heart of Guwahati city. Tomorrow.
According to an eyewitness, the fire started from
a nearby chemical store and a warehouse was gutted. Apart from this, a building
near the warehouse has also suffered some damage. Due to which a huge crowd
gathered at the spot. Eventually five firefighters reached the spot but it was
too late. Ultimately with the help of local people they controlled the fire. It
was also estimated that the total damage was several lakh rupees.
14. Write a report for a local daily on the basis of the
information given below:
(i)
12-08-2017
(ii) Majuli
(iii)
Embankments on the Brahmaputra breached
(iv) Flood
water from Arunachal hills added to the fury of the flood caused by the breach
(v) Large
areas inundated by the flood water and several villages and paddy fields
severely affected
(vi)
Government relief not enough for the flood affected people
(vii) Many
organizations came forward to help the affected people with relief materials.
Ans:-
Flood
Caused Havoc in Majuli
Majuli: 13 August, For the last few days, the entire Majuli
district was in the grip of severe floods.
The flood situation turned serious yesterday
after several embankments on the Brahmaputra breached up to 25 feet. Flood
water coming from the hills of Arunachal further increased the severity of the
flood caused by the breach. Furthermore, devastating floods affected around 600
villages including paddy fields. At least 30,000 hectares of crops were
destroyed by the floods.
Additionally, around 25,000 people took shelter
on national highways and railway lines. Government relief was provided to the
flood affected people, but it was not enough for them. Many organizations came forward
to help the affected people with relief materials.
15. Write a report for a newspaper on the basis of the
information given below:
(i) 10-11-2018
(ii) Guwahati
(iii) Annual
Guwahati Book Fair commenced. The Hon’ble Chief Minister declared it opened at
6: 00 p.m.
(iv) Many
publishers from Assam and outside participated.
(v) To be continued for ten days; large gathering
expected.
Ans:-
Annual
Book Fair in Guwahati
Guwahati: November 21, The 15th annual Guwahati Book Fair began on the
grounds of Assam Engineering Institute Chandmari from 10th of this month.
Honorable Chief Minister of Assam inaugurated the
book fair. The book fair committee organized the grand opening ceremony at
around 6 pm. Assam's most famous singers Zubin Garg and Angraag Papon sang C.M.
Participated in the function with the help of. Apart from this, many publishers
from Assam like Kamakhya Book Stall, Bina Library, Jyoti Prakashan etc.
participated in the book fair. Many outside publishers also participated this
year.
Ultimately the committee expected huge crowds and
good sales. This was also a good end to the book fair.
16. Write a report for a newspaper on the basis of the
information given below:
(i) Guwahati;
16-02-2020
(ii) Annual
prize day of your school.
(iii) A
festival atmosphere in the school.
(iv) The
Education Minister was the Chief-guest.
(v) He gave away the prizes and gave an
encouraging speech.
Ans:-
Annual
Prize Day at Assam Valley School
Guwahati: 17 February, Assam Valley School's Annual Awards Day was held
yesterday in the school auditorium.
All the students of the school participated in
the program along with their parents. There was a celebratory atmosphere in the
school also. The program was started at around 11 am with the cooperation of
the students and teachers of the school. The Education Minister was invited as
the chief guest in the program.
Apart from this, the Education Minister and other
guests were welcomed by the Principal. Awards were given to the students by the
Education Minister. In the end he gave an encouraging speech to motivate all
the students.
17. Use the following information to write a Report on
the Prize Distribution ceremony of your school.
Date: Monday,
15th March
Time: 11 am
Place: School
Auditorium
President of
the function: Headmaster of the school
Details of
the event: Recitations, Singing of the School Anthem, Songs by school students,
Annual Report by the Headmaster, Distribution of prizes, Address by the Chief
Guest, President's Address, Vote of Thanks by the School Monitor.
Ans:-
The
Prize Distribution Ceremony
Dhubri: 16 March, Tomorrow at around 11 am B.N. A prize
distribution ceremony was organized in the school.
The program was inaugurated in the school auditorium. Some chief guests were invited to the function. Our Principal presided over the function. Many programs took place in the function like reading, singing of the school anthem, songs by the school students, annual report by the Principal, prize distribution, address by the Chief Guest, address by the President etc. At the end a vote of thanks was given. School Monitor.
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