Communicative English Handbook I

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What is the title of the Communicative English Handbook for I Semester BA?

Word and Image 1

What are the two main focuses of the second paper in the syllabus?

Phonetics and Spoken English

Who is the Vice-Chancellor of Bengaluru Central University?

Prof. S. Japhet

The 'Image' in the title of the course refers only to visual media.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a member of the Board of Studies?

Dr. John Doe Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chairperson of the Text Book Committee?

Manjula Veerappa Signup and view all the answers

When was the first edition of the Communicative English Handbook published?

2019 Signup and view all the answers

____ was thanked for the consistent support in creating the syllabus.

The Vice Chancellor and the Registrar of BCU Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Communicative English Handbook?

To enhance communication skills Signup and view all the answers

What are the three criteria that determine the use of possessive pronouns?

Number, person, and gender. Signup and view all the answers

Identify one possessive pronoun that is specific to first person singular.

Mine. Signup and view all the answers

How are reflexive pronouns formed in terms of singular and plural?

Singular reflexive pronouns end in '-self' and plural ones end in '-selves'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of reflexive pronouns in sentences?

To refer back to the subject of the sentence or clause. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of an emphatic use of a reflexive pronoun.

I made it myself. Signup and view all the answers

What do emphatic pronouns do in a sentence?

They emphasize their antecedents. Signup and view all the answers

What are the plural forms of reflexive pronouns?

Ourselves, yourselves, themselves. Signup and view all the answers

Which possessive pronoun would you use to indicate ownership for a third person singular masculine noun?

His. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three forms of the adjective 'clean'?

Cleaner, the cleanest. Signup and view all the answers

Which quantifier would you use with countable nouns, 'much' or 'many'?

'Many' is used with countable nouns. Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of 'strong' as used in the context of adjectives?

'Weak' is the opposite of 'strong'. Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence, 'There isn’t much water in the well,' which type of noun does 'much' modify?

'Much' modifies an uncountable noun. Signup and view all the answers

List three adjectives suitable for describing the noun 'river'.

'Wide,' 'rushing,' and 'serene' could describe a river. Signup and view all the answers

What adjective form would you use for the noun 'beauty'?

'Beautiful' is the adjective form for 'beauty'. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the word used to describe a small number of countable items.

'Few' is used for countable nouns. Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective conveys the opposite meaning in 'Susan is a mean girl'?

'Generous' is the opposite of 'mean'. Signup and view all the answers

What is an interjection and how is it typically punctuated?

An interjection is a word used to express strong feelings and is typically followed by an exclamation point. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of an interjection expressing joy and one expressing fear.

'Hooray!' expresses joy, while 'Ah!' expresses fear. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes definite articles from indefinite articles?

Definite articles refer to specific nouns, while indefinite articles refer to non-specific nouns. Signup and view all the answers

Explain why the sentence 'Let’s read the book' is specific.

It refers to a particular book that is known to the speaker and listener. Signup and view all the answers

What are the articles used in English?

The articles used in English are 'a,' 'an,' and 'the.' Signup and view all the answers

What emotion is conveyed by the interjection 'alas'?

'Alas' conveys a feeling of distress. Signup and view all the answers

How do nouns and adjectives function in relation to interjections?

Nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs can all become interjections when used as exclamations. Signup and view all the answers

Choose a suitable interjection for expressing excitement when winning.

'Wow!' expresses excitement. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main categories of tenses?

Present, Past, and Future. Signup and view all the answers

Which auxiliary verbs are used for forming negative sentences in the present tense?

Do, does, did, are, is. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of a Present Simple Tense sentence that states a fact.

Water boils at hundred degree Celsius. Signup and view all the answers

In the Present Tense, what is the structure for forming a negative sentence with third person singular?

Subject + does not + Verb. Signup and view all the answers

What is the general structure of a sentence in Present Simple Tense?

Subject + Main Verb + Object. Signup and view all the answers

Name a time expression commonly associated with the Present Tense.

Usually. Signup and view all the answers

How do you form a question in Present Simple Tense for a plural subject?

Do + Subject + Main Verb + Object. Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for adding 's' or 'es' to the verb in Present Simple Tense?

Add 's' or 'es' if the subject is third person singular. Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of a negative sentence in the past simple tense?

Subject + Auxiliary Verb (did) + NOT + Basic form of the Verb + Object. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of a question in the past simple tense.

Did you watch the match? Signup and view all the answers

What does the past continuous tense indicate?

It indicates ongoing actions in the past or actions that occurred before and after another event. Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of a negative sentence in the past continuous tense?

Subject + Auxiliary Verb (was/were) + Not + Present Participle + Object. Signup and view all the answers

Construct a past continuous sentence using the subject 'they' and the verb 'play'.

They were playing. Signup and view all the answers

How do you form a question in the past continuous tense?

Auxiliary Verb (was/were) + Subject + Present Participle + Object. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a past simple sentence that indicates an action completed yesterday?

She went out yesterday. Signup and view all the answers

Explain what 'present participle' means in the context of forming past continuous sentences.

Present participle refers to the '-ing' form of a verb used in continuous tenses. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of the Handbook

Title: Word and Image I: Communicative English Handbook for I Semester BA
Focus: Preparing students in spoken and written communication skills.
Published by: Bengaluru Central University Press, Bengaluru Central University (BCU).
First Edition: Released in 2019.

Foreword Insights

Purpose: Enhances students' grammar and pronunciation for effective communication.
Recognizes efforts by the Text Book Committee for creating valuable material.
Content includes basics of grammar and phonetics.
Encourages both teachers and students to utilize the handbook effectively.

Preface Highlights

Introduces fundamental communication principles for undergraduate students.
The term "Image" represents the integration of writing for visual media in the syllabus.
Curriculum includes two papers:
- First paper focuses on English grammar and general communication skills.
- Second paper emphasizes phonetics and spoken English for better pronunciation.

Board of Studies Members

Chairperson: Dr. Chitra Panikkar, BCU.
Diverse representation from various colleges including:
- Government Arts College
- Vivekananda Degree College
- B.M.S College for Women
- St.Joseph’s College of Commerce, among others.

Text Book Committee Members

Committee chaired by Manjula Veerappa, Associate Professor, Vijaya College.
Other notable members include:
- Dr. Rama Devi, Professor, Government Arts College.
- Vasudha A R, Assistant Professor and HOD, St.Anne’s Degree College.
- Shirisha Kumari Balagam, Assistant Professor, St.Anne’s Degree College.

Educational Objectives

Aims to equip students with effective communication strategies.
Focus on developing both academic and practical English language skills.
Promotes understanding of grammar essentials and phonetic pronunciation.

Conclusion

The handbook is designed to cater to the needs of undergraduate students in improving their communicative abilities through structured learning and resources.

Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns indicate ownership; they can be singular (mine) or plural (ours).
They vary by person: 1st person (mine), 2nd person (yours), and 3rd person (his).
Gender distinctions exist: male (his) and female (hers).
Serve as both subject and object pronouns, referring to singular or plural antecedents.

Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of a sentence, ending in “-self” (singular) or “-selves” (plural).
Eight reflexive pronouns include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
Examples highlight that underlined pronouns refer back to the same subject, such as "I saw myself."

Emphatic Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns can also function as emphatic pronouns to stress the antecedent.
Examples include usage in phrases like "I made it myself" and "The President himself promised."

Comparatives and Superlatives

Adjectives can have different forms, including positive, comparative, and superlative.
Example: clean (positive), cleaner (comparative), (the) cleanest (superlative).
Harish is noted as the tallest boy; the cheetah is recognized as the fastest animal.

Quantifiers

"Some" and "any" modify both countable and uncountable nouns, with "some" in positive contexts and "any" in negatives/questions.
"Much" modifies uncountable nouns (e.g., water, money), while "many" modifies countable nouns (e.g., apples, Americans).
"Little" applies to uncountable nouns and "few" to countable nouns (e.g., few doctors).

Interjections

Interjections express strong emotions and are punctuated with exclamation points (e.g., "Ah!", "Alas!").
Nouns, verbs, and adjectives can serve as interjections even without inherent grammatical function.

Articles

Articles are special adjectives that modify nouns, with "the" being definite and "a/an" being indefinite.
"The" refers to specific nouns, while "a/an" refers to non-specific ones.

Tenses

Tenses classify into Present, Past, and Future with four forms each: Simple, Continuous, Perfect, and Perfect Continuous.

Present Tense

Used to describe current actions, universal truths, habitual actions, and feelings.
Structure: Subject + Main Verb + Object; third person singular adds "s" or "es" to the verb.

Negative Sentences (Present)

Structure: Subject + Auxiliary Verb + Not + Verb (e.g., "Children do not like vegetables").

Questions (Present)

Structure: Auxiliary Verb + Subject + Main Verb + Object.

Past Tense

Structure: Subject + Verb in Past form + Object.
Negative sentences require auxiliary verb "did" + not, leading to "I did not write the letter."
Questions involve: Auxiliary verb (did) + Subject + Basic form of the verb.

Past Continuous Tense

Indicates ongoing actions in the past using "was/were" + present participle.
Example situations illustrate actions occurring simultaneously or over time.

Negative Sentences (Past Continuous)

Structure: Subject + Auxiliary Verb (was/were) + Not + Present Participle.

Questions (Past Continuous)

Structure: Auxiliary Verb (was/were) + Subject + Present Participle.

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