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1.      Define conversation and list and explain the different components of conversation.

2.      What is a cue? Write a note on the different types of cues in a conversation.

3.      What is the importance of understanding a cue and then making an appropriate response in a conversation?

4.      Write a note on the different forms of polite speech.

5.      List and elucidate the different ways of seeking and providing information.

6.      List the 24 consonantal sounds used in English along with examples of words in which they are found and the IPA symbols (British as well American) used to depict them. Are they all similar to the sounds used in your language?

7.      List all the vowels (pure vowels as well as diphthongs) used in English giving the IPA giving the IPA symbol (British as well as American) used to write them and examples of words in which they are used. 

8.      What do you mean by word stress / word accent? Write a note on the different degrees of stress/accent. What marker or sign is used to indicate where primary or secondary stress falls in a word?

9.      List some important generalisations which help us to locate primary stress/accent in polysyllabic words.

10.  What is the importance of the correct articulation of sound in spoken English? Are the non-native speakers always able to articulate all English sounds correctly? If not, why?

11.  What is the importance of correct word stress/accent? Do the non-native speakers always stress the right syllable while pronouncing an English word? If not, why?

12.  Write a note on the essentials of spoken English and point out their importance.

13.  Write a detailed not on sentence stress and contrastive stress?

14.  Define and explain the importance of the following: rhythm, pitch, tone, volume, intonation, voice modulation and pauses.

15.  What is fluency in speech? How can it be achieved?

16.  Write at least two situation based conversations in English.

17.  What do you mean by parts of speech? List the parts of speech, define them and give three examples of each of them.

18.  What is the importance of the purpose of reading? List and explain the different purposes of reading.

19.  What do you mean by literal reading or reading for direct meanings? Does it help you to comprehend a text properly?

20.  What is interpretive reading or reading for understanding concepts, details, coherence and logical progression?

21.  What is critical or evaluative reading? What are the different aspects of a text that we pass judgements on while evaluating it?

22.  How do we find out the meanings of unfamiliar/new words and expressions while reading a text?

23.  Name and explain the salient features of effective writing.   Or

What things should we keep in mind while writing an important document?

24.  List and explain the important principles of letter writing.

25.  Write a note on the nature and functions of different types of letters.

26.  Differentiate between the writing styles/formats for writing a personal letter, an application, and an official/business letter.

27.  Explain the differences in the form and functions of an office memorandum, a circular and a notice.

28.  Give a brief account of the distinctive features of business letters.

29.  Name the different listening skills required to become a good listener.

30.  What are the things keep in mind to become better listeners?

31.  List and explain the different barriers that come in the way of listening.

32.  Write a comprehensive note on the different feedback skills.

33.  What is the importance of attending or focussing attention for making listening more effective?

34.  What is the difference between hearing and listening? Is it true to say that listening is a conscious activity whereas hearing is just something that happens to us without any involvement on our part?

35.  Write a note on the importance of reports in the business world. Name the salient features/characteristics of a good report.

36.  Name the different types of reports. Give some examples of routine reports.

37.  What are the different sources from which we can collect the required data for writing a report?

38.  Write a note on the different methods of collecting data for writing a report.

39.  Write a note on the principles followed for organising the material for writing a report.

40.  In what order would you write the different parts of a report?

41.  Differentiate between an oral presentation and a report. What things should be kept in mind while planning and preparing an oral presentation?

42.  What is the importance of audience awareness at the stage of planning and preparing and at the time of presenting an oral presentation?

43.  Describe the things to be kept in mind while making an oral presentation?

44.  Write a note on the role of body language in an oral presentation.

45.  What is the importance of audio-visual aids in an oral presentation? Name some important audio-visual aids.

46.  Name and explain the different techniques of description.

47.  How will you describe a machine and mechanism on the one hand and a process on the other hand?

48.  What is group discussion? Explain the logic behind group discussion and the different purposes for which it is used.

49.  What are the things one should do and not do while taking part in a group discussion?

50.  What are the different aspects of a candidate’s personality that are evaluated during a group discussion?

51.  What rules would you follow while making and receiving phone calls in a business organisation?

52.  Why is it important to take notes while receiving a call?

53.                        What is the non-verbal part of communication when you are using a telephone for communication?


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