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Previous Year Question Paper

BT-103 (GS) – English for Communication

June 2024COMMONSEMESTER-2
June 2024
Max Marks: 70
Duration: 3 Hours
Instructions:

Attempt any five questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1
a)Unit 1

Determine whether each of the following statements is imperative, declarative, interrogative or exclamatory.

b)Unit 1

Fill in the blanks as instructed (Verb forms, Articles, Prepositions).

Q.2
a)Unit 2

What is the synonyms and antonyms? Give five examples.

b)Unit 2

What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix? Give examples.

Q.3
a)Unit 3

What is the importance of communication to students? Explain.

b)Unit 3

What obstacles exist in the way of communication? Explain strategies for overcoming them.

Q.4
a)Unit 4

Write a brief essay about precis and precise writing.

b)Unit 4

What is the main purpose of a progress report? Explain.

Q.5
a)Unit 5

Write a detailed essay about the significance of business letters.

b)Unit 5

What is the difference between limited and open tender? Describe.

Q.6
a)Unit 4

Which characteristics distinguish a news report? What components and formats make up a news report? Explain.

b)Unit 3

Provide five reasons why you believe effective communication is essential.

Q.7
a)Unit 4

What motivates the creation of technical definitions? What comprises a technical definition?

b)Unit 5

You wish to do a 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.

Q.8
Unit 4/5

Provide the response (any two): a) Trouble report b) Guidelines for writing a resume c) Drafting and Editing d) Structure of a formal report