Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) 2009 B.Pharm Professional Communication-I - Question Paper

B. Pharm (UPTU)
First Semester Theory Examination, 2009-10
Professional Communication-I

Time: three Hours Total Marks: 80

Section-A

1) (For a, b, c, d, e) accurate the subsequent phrases and re-write them: (2×8=16)
a) Fifty thousands people were current there.
b) Little children love every other.
c) The poors always deserve mercy.
d) The man is mortal.
e) Bombay is farther from Delhi than Calcutta.

(For f, g, h) State whether the subsequent statements are actual or False:
f) The plural of ox is oxen.
g) The stress falls on the 1st syllable if a two-syllable word is noun.
h) In modern organization, 1 of the purposes of feedback is to give info about the work to be done.

Section-B

2) Attempt any 3 of the following: (3×8=24)
a) Do as directed in the brackets:
i) He sent me a book. (Change into passive voice.)
ii) The injured was taken to hospital. (Change into active voice.)
iii) He stated me, "Can you lend me a few money?" (Change into indirect speech.)
iv) He aimed his gun ______ the tiger. (Fill-up the blank with a proper preposition.)
b) Attempt a precis of the subsequent passage. Also suggest a suitable title:
Difficulties are inevitable in any labor that we may undertake. There are loads to lift and obstacles to stand in the way, no matter what vocation we select to enter upon. But we ought to rejoice that this is so. stated Theodore Roosevelt, "I pity no man because he has to work. If he is worth his salt he will work. I envy the man who works worth doing and he does it well".
c) What is meant by speaking skills? define the essentials of effective speaking.
d) Can you think of a situation when a non-verbal communication becomes more effective than oral communication? – Comment.
e) Write a note on the role of eye-contact in speaking.

Section-C

Attempt the following: (5×8=40)
3) Explain definite and indefinite article and use them in phrases. (Each atleast in 2 sentences)
or
3) What is a preposition? Use atleast 6 kinds of preposition in your phrases.
4) Write on methods to improve listening comprehension.
or
4) Comment on "emphasizing the important words" in the situation of communication.
5) "Engaging the interest of audiences is central to the success of presentation." – discuss.
or
5) Draft a letter of enquiry, asking for the prices of the items you want to purchase.
6) Write an essay on "Influence of books upon human mind".
or
6) What are parts of a business letter? – discuss.
7) "Taking and implementing decisions can make your personality various from others." – Justify.
or
7) Write a note on the dynamics of leadership quality of a successful professional.

Earning:   Approval pending.