BT-103 English for Communication - Jun 2023 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aIdentify the following sentences as Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory or Imperative.

   1. i)Pass the ball.
   2. ii)Should I call or email you?
   3. iii)I have been visiting this temple since 2005.
   4. iv)What a great car you have!
   5. v)Janet went to the library to borrow some books.
   6. vi)The water was so cold that we could not swim in it
   7. vii)The little girl started crying when she couldn't find her toy.
   How to answer

   • Identify (i) as Imperative
   • Identify (ii) as Interrogative
   • Identify (iii) as Declarative
   • Identify (iv) as Exclamatory
   • Identify (v) as Declarative
   • Identify (vi) as Declarative
   • Identify (vii) as Declarative
2. 7 Marks
   bAnswer the following as per the instructions given in the brackets.

   1. i)I borrowed _____ pencil from your pile of pencils and pens. (use appropriate article)
   2. ii)One of the students said, "_____ professor is late today." (use appropriate article)
   3. iii)The educator said to Paul, "If do not finish your project, I'll call your mother." (change into indirect speech)
   4. iv)They _____ (work) on this project at the moment. (write correct form of the verb given in bracket)
   5. v)Tom stood before her _____ the queue. (Use appropriate preposition)
   6. vi)Could you help me, please? (Change into passive voice)
   7. vii)Who can answer my question? (Change into passive voice)
   How to answer

   • Fill suitable articles for (i) and (ii)
   • Convert sentence (iii) into indirect speech
   • Provide appropriate verb form for (iv)
   • Insert appropriate preposition for (v)
   • Convert sentences (vi) and (vii) to passive voice
3. 7 Marks
   aGive the Synonyms of the following words. Endure, Horror, Contribute, Notable, Necessary, Vanish, Consolation
   How to answer

   • Endure: tolerate / bear / withstand
   • Horror: terror / dread / fear
   • Contribute: donate / give / provide
   • Notable: remarkable / prominent / distinguished
   • Necessary: essential / required / vital
   • Vanish: disappear / fade
   • Consolation: comfort / solace
4. 7 Marks
   bPut the words in brackets in the appropriate form (Use prefixes or suffixes):

   1. i)He was acting un a very _____ way. (child)
   2. ii)She looked _____. She started to cry. (happy)
   3. iii)He wants to be a _____ when he grows up. (mathematics)
   4. iv)The team that he supported was able to win the _____ (champion)
   5. v)There were only a _____ of people at the match. (hand)
   6. vi)He passed his exam. He was _____ for the second time. (succeed)
   7. vii)I think that you should _____ your decision. It may not be the best thing to do. (consider)
   How to answer

   • child -> childish
   • happy -> unhappy
   • mathematics -> mathematician
   • champion -> championship
   • hand -> handful
   • succeed -> successful
   • consider -> reconsider
5. 7 Marks
   aDescribe the seven C's of effective Communication?
   How to answer

   • List all 7 Cs: Completeness, Conciseness, Consideration, Concreteness, Clarity, Courtesy, Correctness
   • Briefly explain each C with its relevance in professional communication
6. 7 Marks
   bWhat are the barriers to communications? Describe the methods for overcoming the barriers to communication?
   How to answer

   • Define communication barriers
   • Classify barriers: physical, psychological, semantic/linguistic, organizational, cultural
   • Describe strategies to overcome barriers: active listening, feedback, simple language, channel selection
7. 7 Marks
   aWrite a short note on Precise writing and précis.
   How to answer

   • Define précis writing and state its primary purpose
   • Essential characteristics: conciseness, clarity, completeness, objectivity
   • Rules/steps for writing a good précis (title, length, maintaining original sense)
8. 7 Marks
   bWhat is drafting and editing in writing? What is the importance of drafting and editing your writing?
   How to answer

   • Define drafting (putting ideas into initial structured form)
   • Define editing (refining, correcting grammar, style, and flow)
   • Explain the importance: enhances readability, ensures accuracy, produces a polished final document
9. 7 Marks
   aWrite a importance of Business Letters with a detail.
   How to answer

   • Definition of business letters
   • Importance: formal record, legal evidence, building goodwill, professional relationship maintenance, clear dissemination of information
10. 7 Marks
    bWhat is a letter of complaint? What are the characteristics of writing a letter of complaint?
    How to answer

    • Define a letter of complaint
    • Characteristics: polite tone, clear and factual details of the grievance, supporting evidence/references, specific expected action/resolution
11. 7 Marks
    aWhat are the features of a new report? .What are the elements and structure of news report? Explain
    How to answer

    • Key features of a news report: factual, objective, concise, timely
    • Elements and structure: headline, byline, dateline, lead/introductory paragraph (5 Ws and 1 H), body paragraphs, conclusion/tail (inverted pyramid structure)
12. 7 Marks
    bList five reason why communication skills are important for you?
    How to answer

    • List and explain 5 reasons: academic success, career advancement, team collaboration, problem solving/conflict resolution, building personal relationships
13. 7 Marks
    aWhy is technical definition created? What are the elements of technical definition?
    How to answer

    • Purpose of creating technical definitions (clarity, precision, avoiding ambiguity among technical/non-technical audiences)
    • Elements of a formal definition: term, genus/class, and differentiating characteristics (differentia)
    • Types: formal, informal, extended definition
14. 7 Marks
    bYou are Sneha. Write an application to the Sub-division officer (telephones) about the complaint of your telephone disorders.
    How to answer

    • Formal letter layout: sender details (Sneha), date, receiver designation (Sub-division Officer, Telephones), subject line
    • Body explaining the specific telephone disorder, duration, inconvenience caused
    • Polite request for prompt rectification and concluding sign-off
15. 14 Marks
    Give the answer. (any two)

    1. a)Report of trouble
    2. b)Features of writing a good Report
    3. c)Progress Report
    4. d)E-mail and Tender
    How to answer

    • For (a): Explain trouble report purpose, format, reporting faults/failures
    • For (b): Detail key features of a good report (accuracy, clarity, conciseness, structured headings)
    • For (c): Explain progress report structure, tracking tasks, milestones, delays
    • For (d): Explain fundamentals of business e-mail communication and tender notice/document preparation