Business English: Parallelism Assignment
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What impact does voice quality have on a presentation?

  • It only influences the presenter's confidence.
  • It significantly affects the audience's ability to understand the content. (correct)
  • It determines the length of the presentation.
  • It plays a minimal role in audience engagement.

    • Which of the following would likely hinder the effectiveness of voice quality during a presentation?

  • Speaking in a low volume or mumbling. (correct)
  • Articulating words clearly and loudly.
  • Using a microphone to amplify sound.
  • Practicing the presentation beforehand.

    • Why is maintaining a clear voice essential during a presentation?

  • It determines the organization of the presentation.
  • It affects the presenter's attire choice.
  • It enables the audience to better comprehend the delivery. (correct)
  • It influences the audience's interest in visual aids.

    • How can poor voice quality impact a presentation?

    <p>It may lead to misunderstandings or lack of interest. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to ensure good voice quality during a presentation?

    <p>Practicing voice modulation and clear enunciation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is body language correlated with voice quality in a presentation?

    <p>It influences the audience's perception of the presenter's confidence and credibility. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice would potentially disrupt voice quality during a presentation?

    <p>Speaking without adequate pauses for emphasis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does voice play in creating goodwill during a presentation?

    <p>It is secondary to visual aids but still important. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a finite verb?

    <p>It indicates person, number, and tense. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which sentence is the verb finite?

    <p>I have been waiting for an hour. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a non-finite verb?

    <p>He started the book. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of error does 'The weather is cold the dogs are shivering' represent?

    <p>Run-on error. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a faulty sentence?

    <p>It contains grammatical, syntactical, or structural errors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a presentation?

    <p>To inform the audience. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option describes a pronoun agreement error?

    <p>The team celebrated their victory. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What error occurs with improper colon usage?

    <p>I need to buy dress shoes perfume and makeup. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of active voice?

    <p>The subject performs the action of the verb. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following sentences is passive voice used?

    <p>A new song was sung by the choir. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a writer identify a sentence written in passive voice?

    <p>It includes an auxiliary verb followed by the main verb. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is an example of active voice?

    <p>The engineer designed the new bridge. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential downside of using passive voice excessively in writing?

    <p>It may obscure who is performing the action. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements best describes a situation where passive voice might be preferred?

    <p>When the doer of the action is unknown. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be the effect of converting an active voice sentence to passive voice?

    <p>It places emphasis on the action rather than the subject. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of active voice?

    <p>The object is placed before the subject. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Purpose of Presentation

    To inform, persuade, and create goodwill with the audience.

    Introductory Section

    Part of the presentation that sets the object and theme.

    Main Body

    The section that contains all the important information about the presentation.

    Conclusion

    Summarizes key points and ends with a call to action.

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    Audience Analysis

    Understanding audience needs and interests for effective communication.

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    Visual Aids

    Tools like diagrams, slides, and charts that enhance the presentation.

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    Body Language

    Non-verbal communication that conveys professionalism during a presentation.

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    Modifiers

    Words or phrases that provide additional information about other elements in a sentence.

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    Modifier Errors

    Mistakes in sentence modifiers that change the intended meaning.

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    Dangling Modifiers

    Modifiers with no clear word to modify, causing ambiguity.

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    Example of Dangling Modifier

    "The bus was missed because I was running late."

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    Misplaced Modifiers

    Modifiers placed too far from the word they modify, leading to confusion.

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    Example of Misplaced Modifier

    "She drove almost the whole five hours."

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    Squinting Modifiers

    Modifiers that can incorrectly modify two different words, causing ambiguity.

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    Example of Squinting Modifier

    "She almost drove the car to the school every day."

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    Active Voice

    Sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb.

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    Finite verbs

    Verbs that indicate person, number, and tense.

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    Non-finite verbs

    Verbs that do not indicate person, number, or tense.

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    Subject-verb agreement error

    Occurs when the subject doesn't match the verb in number or person.

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    Run-on error

    Happens when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined.

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    Pronoun agreement error

    Occurs when pronouns do not match their antecedents in number or gender.

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    Semicolon error

    Occurs when a semicolon is misused between independent clauses.

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    Colon error

    Happens when colons are not used properly to introduce lists or quotations.

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    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course: Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security & Network Technology)
    • Semester: 2025-BCS 1st Semester
    • Assignment: 1, The Fundamentals of English Grammar
    • Submitted by: Smarika Pudasaini
    • Student ID: 1725
    • Subject: Business English
    • Section: BCS Sec A
    • Date: 30 January 2025
    • Submitted to: Department of Business English

    Task 1: Parallelism

    • Definition: Parallelism means phrases with similar weight should have similar grammatical structures.
    • Alignment of syntax: It aligns the syntax in a sentence.
    • Clarity and Rhythm: Helps maintain clarity, connects different ideas, and provides rhythm in writing.
    • Consistency: Maintains consistency in writing.
    • Examples of errors:
      • Mixing parts of speech: Incorrect: She loves eating, traveling, and to dance. Correct: She loves eating, traveling, and dancing.
      • Mixing phrases and clauses: Incorrect: Sita is not only intelligent but also has a kind heart. Correct: Sita is not only intelligent but also kind.
      • Mixing tenses: Incorrect: I went to the school and will eat rice. Correct: I went to the school and ate rice.
      • Mixing voices: Incorrect: The food was prepared by him and he served it. Correct: He cooked the food and served it.
      • Mixing comparisons: Incorrect: She is shorter than her sister is beautiful. Correct: She is shorter than her sister.

    Task 2: Finite and Non-finite Verbs

    • Finite verb: Changes form when number, person, or tense changes. Example: He gave him a book.
    • Non-finite verb: Does not change form when number, person, or tense changes. Example: I like to travel.
    • Differentiation:
      • Finite verbs act as the main verb of a clause. Example: My brother helps in the kitchen garden.
      • Non-finite verbs act as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. Example: The falling leaves create a beautiful scene.
      • Finite verbs indicate person, number, and tense; non-finite verbs do not.

    Task 3: Faulty Sentences

    • Definition: Sentences containing grammatical, syntactical, or structural errors.
    • Types of errors:
      • Subject-verb agreement error: The subject and verb do not match. Incorrect: He like chocolates. Correct: He likes chocolates.
      • Run-on error: Two independent clauses joined without proper punctuation or connecting words. Incorrect: The weather is cold the dogs are shivering. Correct: The weather is cold, and the dogs are shivering.
      • Pronoun agreement error: The pronoun does not agree with the noun or pronoun it refers to. Incorrect: The team celebrated their victory. Correct: The team celebrated its victory.
      • Semicolon error: Incorrect use of semicolons to separate independent clauses. Incorrect: I went to the mall I bought a floral dress. Correct: I went to the mall; I bought a floral dress.
      • Colon error: Incorrect use of colons to introduce lists or quotations. Incorrect: I need to buy dress shoes perfume and makeup. Correct: I need to buy the following: dress, shoes, perfume, and makeup.

    Task 4: Making a Presentation

    • Purpose: inform, persuade, and create goodwill.
    • Parts: introductory section, main body, and conclusion.
    • Elements: audience analysis, personal appearance, visual aids, smooth flow, and organization.

    Task 5: Modifier Errors

    • Definition: Modifiers clarify or describe other elements in a sentence.
    • Types: Dangling modifiers, Misplaced Modifiers, and Squinting Modifiers.
    • Dangling Modifier Example: Incorrect: The bus was missed because I was running late. Correct: I was running late, and I missed the bus.

    Task 6: Voice

    • Active voice: Subject performs the action of the verb. Example: Sita baked the cake.
    • Passive voice: Subject receives the action of the verb. Example: The cake was baked by Sita.

    Conclusion

    • Assignment aims to evaluate understanding of English grammar.
    • Topics covered include parallelism, finite and non-finite verbs, faulty sentences, presentations, modifiers, and voice.

    References

    • Includes a list of grammar textbooks, likely used for further study.

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    This quiz focuses on the concept of parallelism in English grammar, which ensures that phrases with similar weight are structured similarly. It covers the definition, alignment of syntax, clarity, rhythm, and common errors associated with parallelism. Perfect for students of Business English to enhance their writing consistency and clarity.

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