3rd year B.A. English and communication , 2008

COMMUNICATION SKILLS May ] [ Time : 3 Hours Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. (a) Explain the communication process.
(b) What are the triats of active listeners ?

2. (a) How do you receive a telephone call ?
(b) List out the factors that affect group communication.

3. (a) How do you conduct a meeting ?
(b) Give a short note on the use of Over-Head Projector.

4. (a) What are the types of reports ?
(b) How do you respond to a mail ?

5. (a) Write a note on the usage of comma.
(b) What is conjunction ? Mention its kinds with examples.

6. (a) What is kinetics ? Why is it important ?
(b) Explain : Memorandum.

7. (a) List out the factors that affect group effectiveness.
(b) Explain : Seminar and Symposium.

8. (a) Write about mobile phone manners.
(b) What is mechanics ?

SECTION  B (3 × 20 = 60)


9. (a) How do you overcome the common barriers to effective communication ?  Explain in detail.
                         
                                            (OR)

(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of group communication ?

10. (a) How do you arrange a meeting ? Bring out the points in logical order.
                                   
                                           (OR)

(b) How do you present statistical and nonstatistical information effectively ?

11. (a) What are the details to be mentioned while applying for a job ?

                                          (OR)

(b) What is report writing ? Write a report on your college annual day function.


12. (a) Write the problems with negatives with suitable examples.

                                        (OR)

(b) How do you overcome the problems of English spelling and grammar ?

13. (a) What are the traits of a leader in a group ?

                                      (OR)

(b) What are the physical process of reading ?