English Communication Course Quiz - Unit I
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English Communication Course Quiz - Unit I

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What is the primary aim of the English Communication course?

The aim of the course is to help students become familiar with nuances of grammar and build confidence in their ability to learn grammar.

Which of the following is NOT a heading under which the English Communication course is offered?

  • Basics of Writing
  • Grammar
  • Basics of Reading
  • Literature (correct)

    • The course aims to help learners understand the variety of English exhibited through its dependence on grammar.

    True

    What are the two major areas of focus for the course in terms of English usage?

    <p>Written and spoken forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the course outcomes, recognizing errors in English usage is not considered essential for improving one's competence in the language.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific skill is expected to be improved in students through the course?

    <p>Their own competence in using the language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reading for life is considered irrelevant to the skill development of students in the English Communication course.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific skill related to writing is highlighted as important for academic life?

    <p>The ability to write simple sentences without committing errors of spelling and grammar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing practice exercises in the English Communication course?

    <p>To assist students in learning and applying grammatical concepts and sentence structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The course content specifically mentions exercises focused on expressing opinions and beliefs using correct sentence structures.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sentence structure is typically used for expressing future plans, goals, and expectations in the English language?

    <p>Declarative sentences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The course content emphasizes the importance of practicing sentence structure to enhance the ability to effectively convey possibilities and probabilities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of questions are used to elicit responses that require the use of wh- words (who, what, when, where, why)?

    <p>Wh- questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The course content covers the use of the passive voice in official letters.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific type of communication emphasizes the use of formal English with a focus on clear and concise language?

    <p>Official letter writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The course content explicitly outlines strategies for drafting cover letters.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the "Introduction to Reading Skills" unit in the course?

    <p>To expose students to different types of text and enhance their reading comprehension skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The "Technical Writing" unit focuses primarily on producing academic writing in English language.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of "Academic Writing in English" unit within the course?

    <p>To equip students with the necessary skills to write effective academic texts such as abstracts, research articles, and proposals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The course content emphasizes the importance of using a formal tone when writing abstract writing.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle emphasized in the course when it comes to using language in the writing of scientific abstracts?

    <p>Effective and economical use of language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The course content suggests that students need to practice their speaking skills by participating in short seminar presentations.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the "Introduction to Writing Skills" unit in the course?

    <p>To equip students with the skills needed to compose various types of written communications, from technical reports to academic papers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The course content emphasizes the crucial role of language use in formal reportage.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of the "Official Communication" unit in the course?

    <p>To enhance students' ability to communicate effectively in formal settings, particularly through letter writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The "Internal Assessment" section of the course content highlights the importance of students being able to understand different dialects.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific type of letter is mentioned as an example of formal communication in the course content?

    <p>Letters of invitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of email communication in official settings, particularly with international institutions, is not mentioned in the course content.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the "CV drafting" section in the course content?

    <p>To help students understand the key elements of crafting a professional resume, including quantitative and qualitative data and a dynamic CV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The "Official Communication" unit covers the use of informal language in official letters.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific aspect of speaking skills is emphasized in the "Internal Assessment" section as being crucial for effective communication?

    <p>Intelligibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    English Communication Course

    • Course Objective: Help students become familiar with grammar nuances and build confidence in its learnable nature, increasing awareness of the language's grammar dependence and variety.
    • Course Structure: Offered under four sections: Grammar, Listening & Speaking, Basics of Reading, Basics of Writing.
    • Course Level Learning Outcomes:
      • Identify non-standard English (written/spoken).
      • Correct usage errors.
      • Improve language competence.
      • Understand regional English accents.
      • Speak English confidently and intelligibly.
      • Understand the importance of reading for life.
      • Develop reading interest.
      • Comprehend unfamiliar texts.
      • Understand the importance of writing in academic settings.
      • Write simple sentences without grammatical or spelling errors.

    Unit-I: Major Grammatical Categories in English

    • Focus: Correctness, error correction in sentences, and practice exercises.
    • Topics:
      • Simple sentences (using primary auxiliaries).
      • Descriptive sentences.
      • Expressing possibilities/probabilities (using 'can,' 'may,' etc).
      • Expressing future plans/expectations/declarations (using 'shall,' 'will').
      • Expressing obligations/responsibilities (using 'should,' 'ought,' etc).
      • Expressing possessions (using 'have,' 'has,' 'had').
      • Subject-Verb Agreement.
      • Articles, Prepositions.
      • Modal Verbs.
      • Active & Passive voice.
      • Sentence types (Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory).
      • Question types (Wh-, Yes/No, Tag).

    Unit-II: Reading Skills Introduction

    • Focus: Different text types (narrative, descriptive, extrapolative), reading comprehension.

    Unit-III: Writing Skills Introduction

    • Focus: Technical writing (e.g., reports, proposals).
    • Sub-topics:
      • Report writing (news reports, project reports, event reports).
      • Academic writing: abstract writing (formats, research articles, keywords).
      • Proposal abstracts.

    Unit-IV: Official Communication

    • I. Letter Writing:
      • Formal letter formats.
      • Passive voice use.
      • Formal English usage.
      • Letters (request, joining, invitations, etc).
      • Email communication.
      • Communicating with foreign faculties/universities.
      • Impersonal English language use.
    • II. CV Drafting:
      • CV formats.
      • Quantitative/qualitative data.
      • Dynamic CVs.
      • Cover letter writing.

    Course Assessment

    • Areas of assessment:
      • Listening skills to various dialects.
      • Pronunciation/speech fluency.
      • Intelligibility in short seminar presentations.

    Suggested Readings

    • Various books on reading, writing, and English grammar are listed.

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