Calicut University 2009 B.C.A Computer Application A 01-COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH (Common ) - Question Paper

1st SEMESTER U.G (C.S.S) DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2009
A 01 - COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH
(Common Course)

Time : three Hours Total Weightage : 30

I. ans the 3 bunches of ques. as directed:(Weightage one each):

(A) 1. Transcribe the word: class.
2. Rewrite the word in normal spelling: /gou/
3. Mark the stressed syllable : January.
4. Differentiate ranging from : ship and sheep.
(B) 5. Mark the pauses and sense groups : CouldyoutellmewhenIcanmeetyouatyourcityoffice.
6. Mark the tone : Stop talking!
7. Show by transcription how the word 'news' is pronounced in British way.
8. change into an indirect request: Come to my house.
(C) 9. Sources used buy an writer is called:_______.
10. Acadamic listening involves: (a)note taking:(b)form filling:(c)completing tables:(d)all
these.
11. Hearing is(a)voluntary:(b)involuntary:(c)deliberate:(d)none of this.
12. A passenger listening to an announcement regarding a train s/he waits for should note
(a)train number:(b)Train name:(c)destination:(d)all these.

II. ans in a sentance or 2 all the 9 questions:(9*1=9)
13. Write the noun form of the word'enjoy' and use it in a sentance.
14. What should a person remember whwen giving instructions?
15. What is a syllable?Give an example.
16. Bring out the difference in the pronounciation of /s/ and /z/ with an example for every.
17. elaborate the various weak forms of 'am' and 'is' ?
18. 'Yes or No questions' are spoken in rising tones. actual or False?
19. How are speed/pace of delivery change in the presentation of un familiar information?
20. Respond to the request : can you spare your book?
21. Seek permission from your teacher to go home ten minutes earlier than usual.

III. ans any 5 ques. out of seven in a snippet each:(5*2=10)
22. Barriers to listening.
23. discuss the difference ranging from British and American pronounciation of words like ask,dance
and fast.
24. discuss scanning with examples.
25. You met someone who is new to the city and wants help to reach a particular college. The
other person seeks help and you offer it. current it not less than 6 exchanges.
26. Identify the vowels in the word farm,pen,put and cut. Write their phonetic symbols and
give 1 example for every.
27. There has been a collision ranging from vehicles in the vicinity your house. The police officer
who does not know Malayalam seeks your help.Write 6 exchanges ranging from you and him
through which you let him know what happened.
28. Identify the consonants in fat, cat, chin and june. Write their phonetic symbols and provide
1 word as example for every.
IV. ans any 2 out of 3 provided in about 200 words:(2*4=8)
29. Write an essay on telephone skills.
30. Write an essay on the Dos and Don'ts of Group Discussion.
31. discuss the various ways of greeting and introducing with improper examples.

Earning:   Approval pending.