BT-103 English for Communication - Jun 2024 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aDetermine whether each of the following statements is imperative, declarative, interrogative or exclamatory. i) Let's walk together. ii) What can one person do? iii) We have made progress. iv) How utterly we have failed our children! v) What a big challenge it is! vi) Kill not your children because of poverty. vii) Do you know your multiplication tables?
   How to answer

   • Define imperative, declarative, interrogative and exclamatory sentences
   • Classify each of i)-vii) with reason punctuation/structure
   • Note imperative includes requests/commands e.g. Let's walk together
   • Note exclamatory shows strong emotion with ! mark
2. 7 Marks
   bAs instructed in the brackets, respond to the following questions: i) The box of chocolates _______ (was/were) left on the kitchen counter. ii) We went to _______ Concert last night. (a, an, the) iii) Mathematics _______ (is/are) not my favorite subject in school. iv) The Team _______ (is/are) practicing hard for the upcoming match. v) Nobody _______ (know, knows) the trouble I've seen. vi) The committee _______ (debates, debate) these questions careful. vii) The scientist looked _______ the microscope. (through/in)
   How to answer

   • Apply subject-verb agreement rules
   • Select correct article and preposition
   • Fill each blank i)-vii) with correct option
   • Give brief grammatical reason for choice
3. 7 Marks
   aWhat is the synonyms and antonyms give five examples?
   How to answer

   • Define synonym with examples
   • Define antonym with examples
   • Give five pairs/examples of each
   • Explain use in vocabulary enrichment
4. 7 Marks
   bWhat is the difference between a prefix and a suffix? Give examples.
   How to answer

   • Define prefix with position and function
   • Define suffix with position and function
   • List differences in table form
   • Give examples of each
5. 7 Marks
   aWhat is the importance of communication to students? Explain.
   How to answer

   • Define communication in academic context
   • Explain academic, personal and career benefits to students
   • Give examples of classroom and group activities
   • Conclude with overall importance
6. 7 Marks
   bWhat obstacles exist in the way of communication? Could you explain the strategies for getting through the obstacles to communication?
   How to answer

   • List barriers: physical, semantic, psychological, organizational
   • Explain each obstacle briefly
   • Suggest strategies: clarity, feedback, active listening, channel choice
   • Conclude how to overcome barriers
7. 7 Marks
   aWrite a brief essay about precis and precise writing.
   How to answer

   • Define precis and precis writing
   • Explain rules: brevity, clarity, completeness
   • Describe steps and precautions
   • Give example structure
8. 7 Marks
   bWhat is the main purpose of progress report? Explain it?
   How to answer

   • Define progress report
   • Explain main purpose: track work, accountability
   • Describe contents and frequency
   • Explain with example use
9. 7 Marks
   aWrite a detailed essay about the significance of business letters.
   How to answer

   • Define business letter and its types
   • Explain significance in formal communication
   • Describe structure and tone
   • Give business examples
10. 7 Marks
    bWhat is the difference between limited and open tender? Describe.
    How to answer

    • Define tender and its purpose
    • Define limited tender with features
    • Define open tender with features
    • Compare differences in table
11. 7 Marks
    aWhich characteristics distinguish a new report? What components and formats make up a news report?
    How to answer

    • Define news report
    • List characteristics: accuracy, objectivity, timeliness
    • Explain components: headline, byline, lead, body
    • Explain formats and structure
12. 7 Marks
    bProvide five reasons why you believe that effective communication is essential.
    How to answer

    • Define effective communication
    • Give five reasons: understanding, relationships, career, decision-making, efficiency
    • Explain each reason briefly
    • Conclude with overall need
13. 7 Marks
    aWhat motivates the creation of technical definitions? What comprise a technical definition?
    How to answer

    • Define technical definition
    • Explain motivation: precision, clarity, standardization
    • Describe what comprises it: term, class, distinguishing features
    • Give examples
14. 7 Marks
    bYou wish to do Spanish learning course from the institute 'Learn a Language'. Write a letter to enquire about course details, fees, duration etc. sign yourself as Kritika/Kartik.
    How to answer

    • Use formal enquiry letter format
    • Include sender, date, subject, salutation
    • Ask about course details, fees, duration, timing
    • Close with sign as Kritika/Kartik
15. 14 Marks
    Provide the response.(any two) a) Trouble report b) Guidelines for writing resume c) Drafting and Editing d) Structure of a formal report
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from a)-d)
    • Explain concept with definition and purpose
    • Describe key points, structure or guidelines
    • Give examples where relevant