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Previous Year Question Paper

BT-103 (GS) – English for Communication

June 2025COMMONSEMESTER-2
June 2025
Max Marks: 70
Duration: 3 Hours
Instructions:

Attempt any five questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1
a)Unit 1

Change the following sentences into active voice or into passive voice.

b)Unit 1

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in parentheses.

Q.2
a)Unit 2

Fill in the blanks with the right prefix/suffix.

b)Unit 2

Write antonyms of the following words: Before, Poor, Short, Tight, Noisy, Tidy, Dead.

Q.3
a)Unit 3

Define communication and explain the process of communication.

b)Unit 3

How is written communication better than oral communication?

Q.4
a)Unit 4

Write a paragraph on the disadvantages of Social Media.

b)Unit 4

Write a précis of the following passage (on punctuality).

Q.5
a)Unit 5

Write the different qualities of a good business letter.

b)Unit 5

Draft a job application letter with a resume for a suitable post as advertised in a newspaper.

Q.6
a)Unit 5

You are Mohan, working as a Junior Software Developer. Write an email to your HR Manager to grant sick leave for a week.

b)Unit 3

Explain the importance of body language and gestures in the process of communication.

Q.7
a)Unit 3

Define barriers to communication. Explain any two barriers.

b)Unit 3

How can communication be made effective?

Q.8
Unit 5/3/2

Describe any two of the following: a) Email etiquette b) Disadvantages of oral communication c) Parts and layout of a business letter d) SQ3R reading technique