English IV: Writing and Presentation Skills

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Questions and Answers

What is the total mark distribution for Very Short Answer type questions?

24 marks

16 marks

10 marks (correct)

20 marks

How many Short Answer type questions are there in the examination?

6 questions

8 questions (correct)

12 questions

10 questions

What is the maximum word limit for Short Answer type questions?

200 words

100 words

150 words

50 words (correct)

How many Short Essay or Paragraph type questions are there in the examination?

6 questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the mark distribution for Short Essay or Paragraph type questions?

6 x 4 = 24 marks Signup and view all the answers

How many Long Essay type questions are there in the examination?

2 questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate page limit for Long Essay type questions?

3 pages Signup and view all the answers

What is the total mark distribution for the entire examination?

50 + 16 + 24 + ? = 60 marks Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of one of the Short Essay or Paragraph type questions?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the total marks allocated for the exam?

80 marks Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the exam?

Three hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the mark allocation for the CV and cover letter preparation?

30 marks Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the exam questions?

Manner Signup and view all the answers

How many questions do students need to answer in Section I.A?

All questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum marks allocated for rewriting sentences in Section I.A?

No marks allocated Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the questions in Section I.B?

To test vocabulary Signup and view all the answers

How many synonyms do students need to write for the given words in Section I.B?

One synonym Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of marks for the email to the boss congratulating him on being promoted?

24 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of marks for the two 300-word essays?

30 Signup and view all the answers

How many words are the conversation and the questionnaire supposed to be in?

80 Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the essay that the student is asked to write in about 300 words?

Corruption in Government Signup and view all the answers

What is the position that Karthik is applying for in the textile company?

Marketing Manager Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the newspaper that the student is supposed to be a reporter for?

The Hindu Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

To state the main idea Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of editing a text?

To correct errors and improve clarity Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of academic writing?

Objectivity and formal tone Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between spoken and written communication?

Permanence of the message Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a complimentary close in a formal letter?

To conclude the letter politely Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of non-verbal communication in professional presentations?

To convey confidence and credibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of copyediting?

To improve the overall quality of the text Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using slides in a presentation?

To enhance visual engagement and clarity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scheme of Evaluation

The scheme is for the First Degree Programme (CBCS System) for Semester III, 2013 admissions onwards.
It is common for Language Course VI (English IV) B.A, B.Sc: EN 1311.1 and Language Course V (English III) for Career related 2 (a): EN 1311.3.

Exam Pattern

The examination consists of four types of questions.
The exam has a total of 80 marks and is to be completed in three hours.

Question Types

Type I: Very short answer type (10 questions, 1 mark each)
Questions 1-5: test students' ability to spot grammatical errors
Questions 6-10: test students' knowledge of synonyms of common words
Type II: Short answers (8 questions out of 12, 2 marks each)
Questions cover writing and presentation skills
10 questions on writing skills and 2 questions on presentation skills
Type III: Short essays or paragraphs (6 questions out of 9, 4 marks each)
Questions cover various topics:
- One personal/business letter
- One pre'cis
- One dialogue writing
- Survey questionnaire
- Newspaper Report writing
- Writing an email
- Theoretical knowledge on writing models
- Presentation skills
Type IV: Long essays (2 questions out of 4, 15 marks each)
Questions cover various topics:
- General topic for writing an essay
- General topic for writing a report
- Creating content for a PowerPoint presentation
- Preparing a CV with a cover letter

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