BT-103 English for Communication - Jun 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aChange the following sentences into active voice or into passive voice: i) Mr. Smith teaches me English. ii) I will present my idea at the conference tonight. iii) Mohan will repair your car. iv) My money has been stolen by someone. v) Let the door be shut. vi) The work will be finished by me. vii) He taught me phonetics at the university.
   How to answer

   • Identify subject, verb, and object in each sentence.
   • Change active to passive or passive to active based on the original form.
   • Ensure appropriate verb form and tense consistency.
   • Write correct transformed sentences.
2. 7 Marks
   bAdd the correct prefix or suffix to the word in parenthesis to complete the sentences. i) I will _____ (pay, paid) for the candy bar. ii) The cat _____ (run, runs) fast. iii) Can I get my hair _____ (cut, cutting) iv) "She oftenly _____ (go, goes, going) Mumbai to meet her parents". v) My sister _____ (work, works) as a waitress. vi) She _____ (goes, go, went) Indore yesterday. vii) Shakespeare _____ (write, wrote) plays in $16^{\text{th}}$ century.
   How to answer

   • Select the correct grammatical form of the verb from parentheses.
   • Check tense agreement with time indicators (e.g., 'yesterday', 'in 16th century').
   • Fill each blank accurately.
3. 7 Marks
   aFill in the blanks with right prefix/suffix. i) Success _____ people always set smart goals. ii) I go to fit _____ centre twice a week. iii) Youth of many third word countries are suffering from unemploy _____ . iv) Could you clear _____ main points. v) $15^{\text{th}}$ August 1947 is a history _____ day in Indian history. vi) Reading is the best way to broad _____ your knowledge. vii) During Covid-19 period, the whole world was undergoing by economy _____ crisis.
   How to answer

   • Identify root words and context.
   • Add appropriate suffix or prefix to convert into correct part of speech (e.g., successful, fitness, unemployment, clarify, historic/historical, broaden, economic).
   • Write filled-in words.
4. 7 Marks
   bWrite antonyms of the following words. i) Before ii) Poor iii) Short iv) Tight v) Noisy vi) Tidy vii) Dead
   How to answer

   • Write opposite words for each given word (e.g., After, Rich/Wealthy, Long/Tall, Loose, Quiet/Silent, Untidy/Messy, Alive).
5. 7 Marks
   aDefine communication, explain the process of communication.
   How to answer

   • Define communication as transmission of information, ideas, and attitudes.
   • List key elements: sender, encoding, message, channel, decoding, receiver, feedback, and noise.
   • Explain the sequence/flow of the communication model.
   • Draw a block diagram of the communication cycle.
6. 7 Marks
   bHow written communication is better than oral communication?
   How to answer

   • Explain advantages of written communication over oral communication.
   • Permanent record and documentation for future reference.
   • Legal validity and evidentiary value.
   • Accuracy, precision, and chance of careful editing.
   • Suitable for lengthy, complex, or formal information.
7. 7 Marks
   aWrite a paragraph on disadvantages of Social Media.
   How to answer

   • Introduce social media and its prevalence.
   • Discuss major drawbacks: time wastage, addiction, disruption of sleep.
   • Address psychological issues: depression, anxiety, FOMO, cyberbullying.
   • Highlight privacy issues, data theft, and spread of misinformation.
   • Conclude with balanced perspective on disciplined usage.
8. 7 Marks
   bWrite a precis of the following passage. One of the great values of punctuality is that it gives discipline to life. We have to getup in time. All these entail certain amount of sacrifice. It dispels laziness and removes our “take it easy attitude”. A disciplined person always gets recognition and social acceptance. He is wanted and appreciated. Therefore, punctuality can make us socially acceptable people. Another significant merits of punctuality is that it provides ample time to do our work correctly and properly. Doing things hurriedly or haphazardly can have disastrous consequences. When we do things in time there is every chance that they end up as fine works. The venture of punctuality is said to be the key to success. Look at the great world leaders who have achieved fame and success, punctuality was their hall mark.
   How to answer

   • Provide a suitable title (e.g., 'Value of Punctuality' or 'Punctuality: Key to Success').
   • Condense the passage to approximately one-third of its original length in own words.
   • Capture key points: discipline, removal of laziness, social respect, and quality performance.
   • Mention word count.
9. 7 Marks
   aWrite different qualities of a good business letter.
   How to answer

   • List key qualities (7 Cs): Clarity, Conciseness, Completeness, Correctness, Courteousness, Concreteness, and Consideration.
   • Mention appropriate format, neat presentation, and professional tone.
   • Briefly explain each quality.
10. 7 Marks
    bDraft a job application letter with resume for a suitable post as advertised in a newspaper.
    How to answer

    • Write standard cover letter: sender's address, date, receiver's designation/address, subject, salutation.
    • Cover letter body: reference to advertisement, qualifications, suitability, request for interview.
    • Draft a structured resume: Personal details, Career objective, Educational qualifications (table), Technical skills, Work experience/projects, References.
11. 7 Marks
    aYou are Mohan working as a Junior Software Developer at “Innovative Software Developer” 13, Andheri East Mumbai, write an email to your HR Manager to grant sick leave for a week.
    How to answer

    • Use standard email layout: To, CC (optional), Subject line.
    • Clear and precise Subject: 'Leave Application - Sick Leave for One Week - Mohan'.
    • Professional salutation to HR Manager.
    • Body: reason for leave, dates of absence, handing over urgent tasks, contact availability.
    • Formal sign-off with name and designation (Junior Software Developer).
12. 7 Marks
    bExplain importance of body language and gestures in the process of communication.
    How to answer

    • Define non-verbal communication and kinesics.
    • Explain role of body language in complementing, contradicting, or substituting verbal messages.
    • Detail components: facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, posture, and proximity.
    • Discuss impact on building rapport and trust in professional communication.
13. 7 Marks
    aDefine barriers of communication. Explain any two barriers of communication?
    How to answer

    • Define communication barriers as obstacles or hindrances in the transmission/understanding of messages.
    • List various types of barriers (Physical, Semantic/Linguistic, Psychological, Cultural).
    • Select and explain any two barriers with examples.
    • Mention how they distort meaning.
14. 7 Marks
    bHow to make communication effective?
    How to answer

    • Explain principles for effective communication: active listening, clarity of idea.
    • Application of 7 Cs of communication.
    • Proper channel selection and minimizing noise.
    • Encouraging feedback and empathetic attitude.
15. 14 Marks
    Describe any two of the following: a) Email etiquette b) Disadvantages of oral communication c) Parts and layout of business letter d) SQ3R, reading technique
    How to answer

    • Choose any two topics from a, b, c, and d.
    • For Email etiquette: subject line, greeting, clarity, tone, proofreading, professional signature.
    • For Disadvantages of oral communication: lack of permanent record, low legal value, chances of distortion, unsuitable for lengthy messages.
    • For Business letter layout: Heading/letterhead, date, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature.
    • For SQ3R: Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review stages explained.