English for Communication (BT-103) - Important Questions

Choose/select the correct verb form that agrees with the subject and tense to complete the sentences.

Change given sentences between active voice and passive voice.

Do as directed on basic grammar: change direct/indirect speech, supply verb in subject-verb agreement, use punctuation, prepositions and articles, change active/passive voice, and identify/correct verb errors.

Explain the most common sentence structure and the elements of a sentence.

Answer the following as per direction given in brackets:

Identify given sentences as Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory or Imperative.

Form words using correct prefixes or suffixes to complete sentences

Write the antonyms of the given words.

Write down the synonyms (and antonyms where asked) for the given list of words.

Explain techniques / important points to improve reading comprehension skills.

Explain why reading comprehension is important and how to improve comprehension.

Answer comprehension questions based on the passage about Robert Bruce and the spider.

Explain the sub-skills of reading with examples.

Define communication and explain the process / cycle of communication.

Discuss the barriers to communication and the methods to overcome them

Explain the seven C's of effective communication.

Describe the communication process/cycle and explain the difference between one-way communication and two-way communication.

Explain the advantages and disadvantages (benefits and drawbacks) of written communication.

Compare verbal and non-verbal communication and give differences.

Compare written communication with oral communication and explain how written communication is better.

Explain the importance of body language and gestures in communication.

Define barriers to communication and explain barriers to communication

Explain how to make communication effective

Explain the importance of communication skills for technical students.

Write short notes on communication topics including non-verbal communication, complaint, laboratory report and precise writing.

Explain what planning, drafting and editing are in writing and describe their stages in detail.

Explain what is a technical definition and technical description, why it is created, and its elements/terms.

Write a paragraph on disadvantages of Social Media.

Write a precis of the given passage.

Explain the difference between a laboratory report and a progress report.

Explain precise writing / pre9cis, including its meaning and the steps to be followed in writing a pre9cis.

What is report writing and what are the essential parts or structural features of a report in manuscript format? Explain each part.

Explain the essential features of a good / technical report.

What is the introduction of a lab report and how to write a lab report?

How to write a trouble report: structure of a report and its purpose

Explain what drafting and editing in writing are and their importance.

Explain the features, elements and structure of a news report.

Write a job application / covering letter along with resume for an advertised post

Write a letter of complaint about unsatisfactory service received.

Write short notes on any two: email etiquette, disadvantages of oral communication, parts and layout of business letter, SQ3R reading technique.

Explain the different qualities of a good business letter.

Write a formal email to the HR Manager requesting sick leave for a week.

Explain what tender issues are and why tendering is needed.

Write a contents of a good resume in details.

Explain the importance of business letters in detail.

Explain the meaning of CC and BCC and the basics of email.

What is a letter of complaint and what are the characteristics of writing one?

Draft a tender notice for construction of a workshop building.

Give the difference between calling quotation and sending quotation in detail.

Answer the following. (any two)

Give the answer. (any two)

Explain types of essay writing with examples.

Briefly explain the types of essay writing with examples.