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What is an essential feature of effective abstract writing?
What is an essential feature of effective abstract writing?
Which writing format is commonly used for official communication?
Which writing format is commonly used for official communication?
What role does the passive voice serve in official letter writing?
What role does the passive voice serve in official letter writing?
What is a key consideration when drafting a CV?
What is a key consideration when drafting a CV?
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Which aspect of communication is crucial in seminar presentations?
Which aspect of communication is crucial in seminar presentations?
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Which of the following is NOT a grammatical category discussed in the course content?
Which of the following is NOT a grammatical category discussed in the course content?
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What type of sentence is used to ask a question?
What type of sentence is used to ask a question?
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Which modal verb would be most appropriate to express obligations or duties?
Which modal verb would be most appropriate to express obligations or duties?
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Which outcome focuses on improving self-competence in language usage?
Which outcome focuses on improving self-competence in language usage?
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Which of the following is a skill developed under the Basics of Writing?
Which of the following is a skill developed under the Basics of Writing?
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What type of reading skill is introduced in Unit-II?
What type of reading skill is introduced in Unit-II?
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Which sentence type expresses strong feelings or emotions?
Which sentence type expresses strong feelings or emotions?
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Which of the following is not a focus area under 'Basics of Reading'?
Which of the following is not a focus area under 'Basics of Reading'?
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Study Notes
English Communication Course
- Course Goal: Help students become familiar with grammar nuances, build confidence in grammar's learnable nature, and raise awareness of language and its grammatical variety.
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Course Structure: Divided into four sections:
- A. Grammar
- B. Listening and Speaking
- C. Basics of Reading
- D. Basics of Writing
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
- Identify non-standard English usage (written and spoken).
- Recognize and correct usage errors.
- Improve language competence.
- Understand regional English dialects.
- Speak confidently and intelligibly.
- Value reading's importance.
- Develop a reading habit.
- Comprehend unfamiliar texts independently.
- Appreciate writing's role in academic life.
- Write simple sentences without grammatical errors.
Unit I: Major Basic Grammatical Categories
- Focus: Correctness and error correction in various sentence types.
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Topics:
- Simple sentences (using primary auxiliaries).
- Descriptive Sentences
- Expressing possibilities and probabilities (using 'can', 'may').
- Expressing future plans, goals, etc. (using 'shall', 'will').
- Expressing obligations, duties (using 'should', 'ought', 'might').
- Expressing possessions (using 'have', 'has', 'had').
- Subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions, modal verbs.
- Active and passive voice.
- Declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory sentences.
- Question types (Wh-, Yes-No, Tag).
Unit II: Introduction to Reading Skills
- Focus: Different text types (narrative, descriptive, extrapolative).
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Topics:
- Type identification.
- Comprehension of various reading texts.
Unit III: Introduction to Writing Skills
- Focus: Technical writing.
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Topics:
- Report writing (news reports, project reports, event reporting).
- Academic writing (Abstracts, proposals, research articles, keywords).
- Scientific abstract writing (concise and effective).
Unit IV: Official Communication
- Focus: Official and formal letter writing.
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Topics:
- Letter writing format (official correspondence).
- Passive voice use in formal letters.
- Formal English usage.
- Letters for requests, invitations, etc.
- International email communication.
- Scientific communication.
- CV format and cover letter writing.
Assessment
- Areas: Listening skills, pronunciation, fluency, speaking in seminars, ability to understand unfamiliar dialects.
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Description
This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the major grammatical categories and correctness in the English language. It covers error correction and various sentence types to enhance your grammar skills. Prepare to identify and correct usage errors while improving your overall language competence.
