BT-103 English for Communication - Dec 2024 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aChange the below sentences from Passive voice to Active voice:

   1. i)The mailman was barked at by the dog.
   2. ii)The table was jumped on by the cat.
   3. iii)The chef is preparing a delicious meal.
   4. iv)The essay was written by James.
   5. v)The kennel was cleaned by the attendant..
   6. vi)The movie was directed by Christopher Nolan.
   7. vii)The chemistry book was read by the students.
   How to answer

   • Identify subject, verb, and object in each sentence
   • Convert passive structures into active voice
   • Retain original tense and meaning
2. 7 Marks
   bSelect the verb tense that corresponds with the subject correctly.

   1. i)She ________(goes/went) to the store every morning.
   2. ii)They ________(is/are) studying for their exams right now?
   3. iii)Neither Joseph nor his family ________French. (speaks/speak)
   4. iv)The cat ________(sleeps/slept) peacefully on the windowsill.
   5. v)They ________(will/have) completed the project by next week.
   6. vi)He ________(will/had) finish the task before the deadline.
   7. vii)The birds ________(chirp/chirped) loudly in the morning.
   How to answer

   • Select correct verb forms matching time markers/tenses
   • Apply subject-verb agreement rules (singular vs plural)
   • Write the correct option for each blank
3. 7 Marks
   aAdd the correct prefix or suffix to the word in parenthesis to complete the sentences.

   1. i)If the children ________(behave), they must go to bed early.
   2. ii)Dogs are great for those looking for ________(companion).
   3. iii)To me, there is nothing worse than ________(bore).
   4. iv)Rocky is the most ________(grace) dancer in the group.
   5. v)The lesson is full of mistakes, we will have to ________(write) it.
   6. vi)His support gives the case ________(legitimate).
   7. vii)You can't ________(do) what's already been done.
   How to answer

   • Identify root words and context requirements
   • Add appropriate prefixes (e.g., mis-, re-, un-)
   • Add appropriate suffixes (e.g., -ship, -dom, -ful, -acy)
4. 7 Marks
   bWrite the antonyms of the following words. Enormous, Exodus, Mortal, Ignorant, Occupied, Abounds, Feasibility.
   How to answer

   • Provide antonym for Enormous (e.g., tiny, miniature)
   • Provide antonym for Exodus (e.g., influx, arrival)
   • Provide antonym for Mortal (e.g., immortal)
   • Provide antonym for Ignorant (e.g., knowledgeable, educated)
   • Provide antonym for Occupied (e.g., vacant, free)
   • Provide antonym for Abounds (e.g., lacks, scarce)
   • Provide antonym for Feasibility (e.g., impracticality, unfeasibility)
5. 7 Marks
   aDescribe the benefits and drawbacks of written communication.
   How to answer

   • Define written communication
   • List benefits: permanent record, legal validity, accuracy, wide reach
   • List drawbacks: lack of immediate feedback, time-consuming, impersonal, risk of misinterpretation
6. 7 Marks
   bExplain the communication cycle and process. What makes one-way and two-way communication different from each other?
   How to answer

   • Components of communication process: Sender, Encoding, Message, Channel, Receiver, Decoding, Feedback
   • Sketch the communication cycle flow
   • Explain role of feedback in two-way communication
   • Contrast one-way vs two-way communication with key differences
7. 7 Marks
   aWhat is planning, drafting and editing? Explain in details.
   How to answer

   • Definition of the stages of writing
   • Detailed explanation of planning (audience, purpose, outline)
   • Detailed explanation of drafting (putting ideas into sentences and paragraphs)
   • Detailed explanation of editing (content revision, grammatical checks, style refinement)
8. 7 Marks
   bWhat is the introduction of a lab report? How to write a lab report?
   How to answer

   • Purpose and content of the introduction in a lab report (background, objective, hypothesis)
   • Structure/components of a full lab report (Title, Abstract, Apparatus, Procedure, Observations, Results, Discussion, Conclusion)
   • Key guidelines and tone for writing a technical lab report
9. 7 Marks
   aGive difference between verbal and non-verbal communication.
   How to answer

   • Define verbal and non-verbal communication
   • Tabular comparison based on meaning, modes, efficiency, feedback, and presence of records
   • Provide examples of each
10. 7 Marks
    bWhat are Tender issues? Why is tender needed? Give answer.
    How to answer

    • Define tender / tender notice and tender issuing process
    • Explain key issues and considerations in issuing tenders (transparency, specifications, deadlines, costs)
    • State reasons/necessity for tenders (fair competition, cost optimization, legal documentation)
11. 7 Marks
    aWhy reading comprehension is important? How to improve comprehension?
    How to answer

    • Importance of reading comprehension (information retention, critical thinking, academic/professional success)
    • Techniques to improve comprehension: active reading, SQ3R technique, skimming and scanning, vocabulary building, summarization
12. 7 Marks
    bWhat is the most common sentence structure? What are the elements of a sentence? Write.
    How to answer

    • Identify most common sentence structure: Subject-Verb-Object (SVO)
    • List basic elements of a sentence: Subject, Verb, Object, Complement, Adverbial (SVOCA)
    • Provide suitable examples illustrating each element
13. 7 Marks
    aHow do you write a trouble report? Explain the structure of a report and its purpose.
    How to answer

    • Define trouble report and its purpose (documenting malfunctions, assessing causes, proposing solutions)
    • Structure of a trouble report: Title/Header, Problem Description, Cause Analysis, Action Taken/Recommended, Conclusion
    • Guidelines for clarity, objectivity, and conciseness in reporting
14. 7 Marks
    bYou went for a vacation with your family to Dehradun and stayed in hotel Ashoka & Co. However, you are not satisfied with their service. Write a letter describing your stay and providing relevant suggestions. You are Vivan/Priyal Joshi.
    How to answer

    • Formal letter format: Sender address, Date, Receiver address, Subject, Salutation
    • Body paragraph 1: Details of booking, stay dates, and general dissatisfaction
    • Body paragraph 2: Specific problems encountered (cleanliness, room service, food quality, behavior)
    • Body paragraph 3: Constructive suggestions for improvement
    • Formal sign-off: Yours sincerely, Vivan/Priyal Joshi
15. 14 Marks
    Answer the following. (any two)

    1. a)Precis writing
    2. b)Guidelines for writing Resume
    3. c)Calling Quotation
    4. d)Technical Description
    How to answer

    • Precis writing: Definition, characteristics of a good precis, rules and techniques
    • Resume writing: Format, essential sections (contact, summary, education, skills, experience), formatting tips
    • Calling quotation: Purpose, structure, details of items required, terms and conditions
    • Technical description: Purpose, objective description of technical tools/processes, logical structure