Punjab Technical University 2011-1st Year B.Tech Communication Skills, B Tech , - Question Paper

Time: three Hours
Maximum Marks: 60

Instruction to Candidates:
1) Section- A is Compulsory.
2) Attempt any 5 ques. from Section- B & C
3) choose at lowest 2 ques. from part - B & C

part – A [Marks 2*10=20]

Q1) a) provide 2 advantages of grapevine communication.

b) What is expository writing?

c) discuss the terms- Syllable and Accent.

d) What is Chronemics?

e) What is stage fright?

f) elaborate the prosodic features of speech?

g) What is para language?

h) What is passive listening?

i) Differentiate ranging from References and Bibliography.

j) Write 2 characteristics of a good notice?

part - B [Marks : eight Each]

Q2) "Communication is a two-way process". discuss in this situation the role of feedback in
communication.

Q3) Why is studying important? elaborate the essential differences ranging from a good learner and a poor
reader?

Q4) define the important features of tech. writing, especially scientific attitude.

Q5) Transform the subsequent phrases as per directions indicated :

(a) 1 who is quite like a woman. (one word substitute)

(b) 1 who speaks less.(one word substitute)

(c) The tennis club was holding a meeting at 6.30. (active to passive)

(d) The vet told Jackson to get out of the house. (active to passive)

(e) What does the abbreviation BRICS stand for?

(f) What does the abbreviation ICSSR stand for?

(g) Have you anything to say on behalf of the accused? stated the judge finally: (direct to Indirect speech)

(h) Alladin stated to the magician, What have I done to deserve so severe a punishment (direct to Indirect speech)

section-C [Marks: eight Each]

Q6) discuss the importance of appearance and voice control in making a presentation.

Q7) elaborate the essentials of a good resume? What precautions should be taken in writing a resume?

Q8) elaborate the various kinds of listening? How can listening be made effective?

Q9) what is the purpose of a Group Discussion? explain the different dos and donts of a group discussions?

Earning:   Approval pending.