BT-103 English for Communication - Dec 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain subject-verb agreement with suitable examples.
   How to answer

   • Define subject-verb agreement: verb agrees with subject in number and person
   • State key rules with examples: singular/plural, collective nouns, indefinite pronouns, intervening phrases
   • Give suitable examples for each rule
   • Mention common errors to avoid
2. 7 Marks
   bExplain the correct use of articles with suitable examples.
   How to answer

   • Define articles: a, an, the - indefinite and definite
   • Rules for correct use with examples
   • Omission of articles and common errors
   • Suitable examples for each use
3. 7 Marks
   aExplain reported speech with suitable examples.
   How to answer

   • Define reported speech: direct vs indirect speech
   • Rules of conversion: tense, pronouns, time and place expressions
   • Examples of assertive, interrogative, imperative sentences
   • Common errors
4. 7 Marks
   bDifferentiate between active and passive voice with illustrations.
   How to answer

   • Define active voice and passive voice
   • Structural differences: subject-verb-object vs object-auxiliary-verb-by-subject
   • Rules of conversion with tense-wise illustrations
   • Suitable examples for each
5. 7 Marks
   aExplain prefixes and suffixes used in English vocabulary with five examples for each it.
   How to answer

   • Define prefix and suffix with function in word formation
   • Characteristics and placement with examples
   • Five examples of prefixes with meanings
   • Five examples of suffixes with meanings
6. 7 Marks
   bWrite short notes on synonyms and antonyms and write five examples for each it.
   How to answer

   • Define synonyms and antonyms
   • Importance in vocabulary enrichment
   • Five examples of synonyms
   • Five examples of antonyms
7. 7 Marks
   aWhat is reading comprehension?
   How to answer

   • Define reading comprehension
   • Purpose and features of comprehension
   • Levels: literal, inferential, critical
   • Importance for technical students
8. 7 Marks
   bExplain methods to improve reading comprehension skills.
   How to answer

   • List methods: skimming, scanning, vocabulary building, prediction, inference
   • Explain each method briefly
   • Role of practice, speed and concentration
   • Tips for improving comprehension
9. 7 Marks
   aDefine communication and discuss its importance for technical students.
   How to answer

   • Define communication with standard definition
   • Explain importance: academic, professional, teamwork, employability
   • Relevance for technical students: presentations, reports, interviews
   • Conclusion
10. 7 Marks
    bExplain the process of communication with a neat diagram.
    How to answer

    • Define communication process and its elements
    • Explain sender, encoding, channel, decoding, receiver, feedback, noise
    • Draw neat labelled diagram of process
    • Explain flow with example
11. 7 Marks
    aExplain non-verbal communication with examples.
    How to answer

    • Define non-verbal communication
    • Types: kinesics, proxemics, paralanguage, facial expressions, gestures
    • Examples for each type
    • Importance in effective communication
12. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss barriers to communication and methods to overcome them.
    How to answer

    • Define communication barriers: physical, semantic, psychological, organizational
    • Explain each barrier with example
    • Methods to overcome each barrier
    • Role of feedback and active listening
13. 7 Marks
    aExplain the steps involved in planning, drafting and editing.
    How to answer

    • Define planning, drafting and editing in writing process
    • Steps in planning: purpose, audience, outlining
    • Steps in drafting and editing: content, coherence, grammar, revision
    • Flowchart or sequential explanation
14. 7 Marks
    bWrite a short note on précis writing or technical description.
    How to answer

    • Define precis writing / technical description
    • Rules and features: brevity, clarity, objectivity
    • Steps and format with example
    • Importance for technical communication
15. 7 Marks
    aExplain the structure of a formal report.
    How to answer

    • Define formal report and its purpose
    • Explain structure: title, abstract, introduction, methodology, findings, conclusion, recommendations
    • Format and language features
    • Example outline
16. 7 Marks
    bWrite short notes on resume writing and business letters.
    How to answer

    • Define resume and business letter
    • Format and contents of resume writing
    • Types and format of business letters
    • Key tips and examples