Punjab Technical University 2010-1st Sem B.B.A ,, Business Communication , , - Question Paper

Time : 03 Hours
Maximum Marks : 60

Instruction.to Candidates:
1) part - A is Compulsory.
2) Attempt any 4 ques. from part - B.

part – A [Marks : 10×2=20]

Q1)a) accurate the subsequent sentences:

i) Rohit is the most intelligent of the 2 managementtr ainees.
ii) Either he or you has to complete the job.

b) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions :
i) What is he ____ you?
ii) He killed the snake ____ stone.

c) choose words from the brackets to fill in the blanks :
i) All efforts of the doctor to obtain the _____ went in - (vein, vain).
ii) We should not _____ our vote in favor of a candidate who believes in the ____ system. (Caste, cast).

d)Write antonyms of the subsequent words :
Entrance, economical

e)Write synonyms of the subsequent words :
Command, magnificent.

f)Change the voice

i) Will you not invite him to party?
ii) The superstitious farmers readily believe his stories.

g) Join the subsequent phrases using improper conjunctions:
i) The movie does not have a good story. It does not have good music.
ii) It was extremely hot inside. We continued to work.

h) Fill in the blanks with adjectives formed from the words provided in the brackets :
i) Ruby and emeralds _____ are stones (Price).
ii) She could not handle that _____ child. (Trouble).

i) Rewrite the subsequent phrases to make idiomatic expressions clear
i) Wherever he went, he was received with open arms.
ii) Jeans made from faded denim are still in vogue.

j) provide past tense of the subsequent words.

part – B (4x10=40)

Q2) elaborate the different barriers to effective communication? explain in detail.

Q3) explain 7Cs of effective communication.

Q4 a) What is horizontal communication? Differentiate it with upward and downward communication.

(b)What is grapevine, how it can be made effective?

Q5) Write a letter placing order for books for the college library.

Q6) Write an application to your employer for obtaining salary advance.

Q7) (a) Write down a snippet on "The art of advertisement".

(b) Write a note on the-significance of positive gestures in effective communication.

Earning:   Approval pending.