BT-103 English for Communication Exam

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Identify the type of sentence: "Pass the ball."

Imperative

Identify the type of sentence: "What a great car you have!"

Exclamatory

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."

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What kind of article should be used in the sentence: "One of the students said, "______ professor is late today."

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Change the sentence to indirect speech: "The educator said to Paul, 'If you do not finish your project, I'll call your mother.'"

The educator told Paul that if he did not finish his project, she would call his mother. Signup and view all the answers

Change the sentence to passive voice: "Could you help me, please?"

Could I be helped, please? Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form of the verb 'work' in the sentence: "They ______ (work) on this project at the moment."

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What synonym would best replace 'endure' in the sentence: 'He had to endure the harsh conditions of the desert.'

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What prefix would be most appropriate to add to 'happy' to create a word that means 'lacking happiness'?

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What word can be created using 'child' to describe someone who is acting in an immature manner?

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What is the proper form of 'success' to describe someone who has been successful twice?

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How does being a 'mathematician' relate to 'mathematics'?

A mathematician is a person who specializes in mathematics. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'precise writing'?

Precise writing involves using specific and clear language to convey a message accurately and concisely. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a 'précis' and a 'summary'?

A précis is a shorter and more condensed version of a text, generally aiming for one-third the original length, while a summary may not have a specific length requirement. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'barrier to communication'?

A barrier to communication is anything that hinders the effective exchange of information between individuals or groups. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a physical barrier to communication.

Noise pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a psychological barrier to communication?

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Why are barriers to communication problematic?

Barriers to communication can lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations, resulting in ineffective communication and potentially negative consequences. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

BT-103 (GS) Examination Notes

Grading System (GS): English for Communication, three-hour exam
Instructions: Attempt five questions; equal marks for all questions
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.
Question 1 (Part B): Provide synonyms for given words. Correctly form given words by using prefixes or suffixes. Use correct grammar and spelling.
Question 2 (Part A): Provide complete synonyms for the listed words.
- Endure
- Horror
- Contribute
- Notable
- Necessary
- Vanish
- Consolation
Question 2 (Part B): Use prefixes and suffixes to adjust words for grammar. Example: child (adjective), happy (adjective), champion (noun)
Question 3 (Part A): Describe the seven C's (or C's) of effective communication.
Question 3 (Part B): Identify barriers to communication and detail methods to overcome these.
Question 4 (Part A): Explain précis and precise writing.
Question 4 (Part B): Discuss drafting and editing in writing and emphasize the importance of these steps.
Question 5 (Part A): Explain the importance of business letters in detail.
Question 5 (Part B): Define a letter of complaint and describe its characteristics.
Question 6 (Part A): Detail features of a new report, report structure, and elements of a news report.
Question 6 (Part B): Analyze five reasons why communication skills are beneficial.
Question 7 (Part A): Discuss the reasons for technical definitions and their components.
Question 7 (Part B): Compose an application (as Sneha) to the Sub-division Officer (telephones) concerning telephone malfunctions.
Question 8: Answer two out of four choices:
- Problem report
- Details for a good report
- Progress report
- Formal email

Additional Notes

Time: Three hours
Maximum marks: 70
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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Prepare for the BT-103 examination with this quiz focused on English communication skills. You will work on identifying sentence types, converting sentences to indirect speech, and applying proper grammatical structures. This quiz also covers synonyms and the seven C's of effective communication.