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What is a crucial aspect of effective scientific abstract writing?
What is a crucial aspect of effective scientific abstract writing?
Which writing component should be addressed in an official letter?
Which writing component should be addressed in an official letter?
What are important elements of a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
What are important elements of a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
What is the purpose of using a tentative register in official communication?
What is the purpose of using a tentative register in official communication?
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What aspect should be prioritized in internal assessments for effective speaking?
What aspect should be prioritized in internal assessments for effective speaking?
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Which auxiliary verb is used to express obligations or responsibilities?
Which auxiliary verb is used to express obligations or responsibilities?
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What type of sentence is characterized by making a statement?
What type of sentence is characterized by making a statement?
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Which type of reading involves understanding and interpreting texts beyond their literal meaning?
Which type of reading involves understanding and interpreting texts beyond their literal meaning?
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What is the primary focus of technical writing in this course?
What is the primary focus of technical writing in this course?
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Which of the following verbs is correctly associated with future plans and expectations?
Which of the following verbs is correctly associated with future plans and expectations?
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Which type of question expects an answer other than 'yes' or 'no'?
Which type of question expects an answer other than 'yes' or 'no'?
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The use of articles and prepositions is important in which grammatical aspect?
The use of articles and prepositions is important in which grammatical aspect?
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Which of the following best defines the importance of reading in academic life?
Which of the following best defines the importance of reading in academic life?
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Study Notes
English Communication Course (AECC)
- Course Aim: Help students become familiar with grammar and build confidence in its learn-ability. The course focuses on language awareness, dependence on grammar, and its variations.
- Course Structure: Divided into four sections: Grammar, Listening and Speaking, Basics of Reading, and Basics of Writing.
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Course Level Learning Outcomes:
- Identify non-standard English in written and spoken forms.
- Recognize and correct usage errors.
- Improve language competence.
- Understand English spoken across different regions.
- Speak English with confidence and clarity.
- Appreciate the importance of reading.
- Develop interest in reading and comprehend unfamiliar texts independently.
- Understand the importance of academic writing.
- Write simple sentences without grammatical or spelling errors.
Course Content - Unit I: Basic Grammatical Categories
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Grammatical Categories: Focuses on the correctness of sentences and error correction. Includes practice exercises.
- Simple sentences (primary auxiliary verbs)
- Descriptive sentences
- Expressing possibilities (using can, may)
- Expressing future plans, goals, declarations (shall/will)
- Expressing obligations, duties (should, ought, might)
- Expressing possessions (have/has/had)
- Subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions, modal verbs, active/passive voice, sentence types (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory), and question types (Wh-, Yes-No, Tag).
Course Content - Unit II: Reading Skills
- Reading Skills: Introduces different text types (narrative, descriptive, extrapolative) and focuses on reading and comprehension of these types.
Course Content - Unit III: Writing Skills
- Technical Writing: Includes report writing (news reports, project reports, event reports, use of language in formal reports).
- Academic Writing: Includes abstract writing (research article abstracts, proposals, effective scientific abstract writing).
- Keywords: Focuses on creating effective keywords.
Course Content - Unit IV: Official Communication
- Letter Writing: Covers official letter writing format, using formal English, letters for requests, invitations, and communication to faculties/universities abroad. Uses the appropriate tone for official communication.
- CV Drafting: Includes CV format, quantitative and qualitative data, dynamic CV, cover letter writing.
- Internal Assessment: May include listening skills and tests on pronunciation, fluency in speaking, and short seminar presentations.
Suggested Readings
- Lists various books on reading and writing skills, English grammar, language, and related subjects from different authors.
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Description
This quiz covers the foundational grammatical categories essential for effective communication in English. It aims to assess your understanding of grammar principles and application in both spoken and written forms. Prepare to explore language nuances and improve your grammatical skills.
