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Proverbs, Phrases or Cliches—Consider the following type of responses :—
● Honesty is the best policy.
● Look before you leap.
● Time and tide wait for none.
● One swallow does not make a summer.

The above-mentioned type of responses appear to communicate something wise. Phrases or cliches come
out of prolonged experience/observation of the public. They guide us as they contain traditional wisdom. But
the problem with idioms/phrases is that they suppress the individuality. If all candidates write the same phrase
they lose a chance to prove their differences. And it is for this reason, it is not recommended to write idioms or
phrases.
Negatives—In the state and society, many things are accepted despite some shortcomings. Nothing
is perfect in this world. Everything has a pleasant/favourable or positive side. At the same time some
ugly or unfavourable aspect too is associated with it. One cannot keep rejecting/discarding various
things only for their shortcomings overlooking the good points. Consider the following two
responses given in lesson 4.

Lesson 4

Word & Responses

Word Response
War First Response— War brings agony and destruction.
Second Response— Leadership qualities are best reflected in war-situations.
In the above-mentioned responses two side of the same word ‘WAR’ are mentioned. War
undoubtedly brings agony and destruction. But at the same time war produces heroes also. Many
qualities related to valour and glories are best seen only in war. War has re-established the pride, honour
and glory of many nations.
A man used to see only the negative side of things, becomes habitually critical. He loses tolerance
to limitations and in the long run remains deprived of happiness. His adjustment with the environment
suffers set back because of this. And hence it is not favourable to write such responses.
Analysis or Evaluation—Consider the following responses :—
Word Response
War Preparedness for war ensures peace.
Or
War potential of a nation indicates its economic strength and sound foreign policies.
Or
Purchase of modern weapons will upgrade the strength.
Education Mission adult education would bring sense of better citizenship among the deprived masses.
In the above—Mentioned category of responses some inferences or logical derivation have been
made. Also, some evaluation is indicated wherein both sides of a fact have been indicated. Such types
of response are considered highly favourable. Logic is the base for evaluation. And logical soundness is
a highly desirable quality.