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Identify the type of sentence: "Pass the ball."
Identify the type of sentence: "Pass the ball."
Imperative
Identify the type of sentence: "What a great car you have!"
Identify the type of sentence: "What a great car you have!"
Exclamatory
Identify the type of sentence: "Should I call or email you?"
Identify the type of sentence: "Should I call or email you?"
Interrogative
What kind of article should be used in the sentence: "I borrowed ______ pencil from your pile of pencils and pens."
What kind of article should be used in the sentence: "I borrowed ______ pencil from your pile of pencils and pens."
What kind of article should be used in the sentence: "One of the students said, "______ professor is late today."
What kind of article should be used in the sentence: "One of the students said, "______ professor is late today."
Change the sentence to indirect speech: "The educator said to Paul, 'If you do not finish your project, I'll call your mother.'"
Change the sentence to indirect speech: "The educator said to Paul, 'If you do not finish your project, I'll call your mother.'"
Change the sentence to passive voice: "Could you help me, please?"
Change the sentence to passive voice: "Could you help me, please?"
What is the correct form of the verb 'work' in the sentence: "They ______ (work) on this project at the moment."
What is the correct form of the verb 'work' in the sentence: "They ______ (work) on this project at the moment."
What synonym would best replace 'endure' in the sentence: 'He had to endure the harsh conditions of the desert.'
What synonym would best replace 'endure' in the sentence: 'He had to endure the harsh conditions of the desert.'
What prefix would be most appropriate to add to 'happy' to create a word that means 'lacking happiness'?
What prefix would be most appropriate to add to 'happy' to create a word that means 'lacking happiness'?
What word can be created using 'child' to describe someone who is acting in an immature manner?
What word can be created using 'child' to describe someone who is acting in an immature manner?
What is the proper form of 'success' to describe someone who has been successful twice?
What is the proper form of 'success' to describe someone who has been successful twice?
How does being a 'mathematician' relate to 'mathematics'?
How does being a 'mathematician' relate to 'mathematics'?
What is the meaning of 'precise writing'?
What is the meaning of 'precise writing'?
What is the difference between a 'précis' and a 'summary'?
What is the difference between a 'précis' and a 'summary'?
What is a 'barrier to communication'?
What is a 'barrier to communication'?
Give an example of a physical barrier to communication.
Give an example of a physical barrier to communication.
What is an example of a psychological barrier to communication?
What is an example of a psychological barrier to communication?
Why are barriers to communication problematic?
Why are barriers to communication problematic?
Flashcards
Declarative Sentence
Declarative Sentence
A sentence that makes a statement or expresses an opinion.
Interrogative Sentence
Interrogative Sentence
A sentence that asks a question.
Exclamatory Sentence
Exclamatory Sentence
A sentence that expresses strong emotion.
Imperative Sentence
Imperative Sentence
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Synonym
Synonym
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Prefix
Prefix
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Suffix
Suffix
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Barriers to Communication
Barriers to Communication
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Effective Communication
Effective Communication
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Precise Writing
Precise Writing
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Study Notes
BT-103 (GS) Examination Notes
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Grading System (GS): English for Communication, three-hour exam
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Instructions: Attempt five questions; equal marks for all questions
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Question 1: Identify sentences as declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, or imperative. Convert sentences to indirect speech and change verbs to proper form. Use appropriate prepositions. Convert statements to passive voice.
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Question 1 (Part B): Provide synonyms for given words. Correctly form given words by using prefixes or suffixes. Use correct grammar and spelling.
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Question 2 (Part A): Provide complete synonyms for the listed words.
- Endure
- Horror
- Contribute
- Notable
- Necessary
- Vanish
- Consolation
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Question 2 (Part B): Use prefixes and suffixes to adjust words for grammar. Example: child (adjective), happy (adjective), champion (noun)
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Question 3 (Part A): Describe the seven C's (or C's) of effective communication.
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Question 3 (Part B): Identify barriers to communication and detail methods to overcome these.
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Question 4 (Part A): Explain précis and precise writing.
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Question 4 (Part B): Discuss drafting and editing in writing and emphasize the importance of these steps.
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Question 5 (Part A): Explain the importance of business letters in detail.
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Question 5 (Part B): Define a letter of complaint and describe its characteristics.
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Question 6 (Part A): Detail features of a new report, report structure, and elements of a news report.
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Question 6 (Part B): Analyze five reasons why communication skills are beneficial.
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Question 7 (Part A): Discuss the reasons for technical definitions and their components.
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Question 7 (Part B): Compose an application (as Sneha) to the Sub-division Officer (telephones) concerning telephone malfunctions.
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Question 8: Answer two out of four choices:
- Problem report
- Details for a good report
- Progress report
- Formal email
Additional Notes
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Time: Three hours
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Maximum marks: 70
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Other: Examination date, and name of the course are included at the top of the question paper. "https://www.rgpvonline.com" is also there, possibly a website reference. Page numbers are provided but not relevant to the study notes.
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