Technical Communication Skills 2018 Question Paper — Government Colle…

Instructions

• Attempt any five questions from the following.
• One question from each unit is compulsory.
• All questions carry equal marks.

Questions

UNIT - I

• Q1. Write a letter to the editor of 'Times of India' pointing out the lack of transport facilities for students and public in your area. [10 marks]
• Q2. Draft a notice informing students of the college with regard to holding of blood donation camp in the college community hall on 8th Jan, 2019. [10 marks]

UNIT - II

• Q3. (a) Use the following five idioms and phrases in your own sentences: Null and void, on the spur of the moment, take to heart, under the influence, look before you leap, lend an ear, every inch. Get in on. (b) Choose from the alternatives the one which best fits the blank and write its letter on your answer sheet. (i) He took ........ Greek when he was over sixty (a) up (b) for (c) under (d) from (ii) Very few people have never heard ........ shakespeare. (a) of (b) on (c) off (d) by (iii) He is very interested ........ history. (a) in (c) for (b) on (d) about (iv) We suspected our cashier ........ stealing the funds. (a) on (c) with (b) for (d) of (v) He succeeded ........ passing the examination in his second attempt. (a) on (c) for (b) to (d) in (c) Give the synonyms of the following adjectives: accurate, brave, clumsy, desperate, energetic [10 marks]
• Q4. In the following sentences select the verb form which you feel is appropriate. If both the verb forms are appropriate. Say why. (a)(i) The team (has, have) won fifteen games this season. (ii) What you believe about these matters (does not, do not) make a bit of difference. (iii) Success and happiness (is, are) the goal of every student. (iv) The president told me that John and I (am, are) to serve on the committee. (v) One of the main reasons for the defeat of the team (was, were) the mistaken made in the second half. (b) Insert 'a' or 'an' in the following: (i) I bought ........ horse, ........ ox and ........ buffalo. (ii) Sri Lanka is ........ island. (iii) I failed to pay ........ instalment. (iv) I shall be back in ........ hour. (v) Is there ........ hospital in your town. (c) Insert semi-colons in the following sentences where they are needed: (i) The merchant at the week-end…

SECTION - B UNIT - III

• Q5. You have installed a computer system in your office dealing with consultancy and vocational guidance. Write a memo to your head office reporting the installation of the system and its benefits that you expect to acquire. [10 marks]

UNIT - IV

• Q6. What are the different factors one has to be sensitive to, to become an effective speaker? [10 marks]
• Q7. Discuss the concept of active listening? Is listening different from hearing? [10 marks]
• Q8. What qualities people judge in group discussion? Discuss. [10 marks]

UNIT - V

• Q9. What skills does one require for conducting a meeting effectively? [10 marks]
• Q10. Write the significance of body language in an interview? What tips will you keep in mind while facing an interview? [10 marks]

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