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COURSE AND CODE : COMMUNICATION SKILLS(ENGLISH) (311303)

UNIT -I -VOCABULARY
Q. no.1 write the word from the given options matching the correct transcription.
(elite, garage, brochure, beloved, disease, dough, resort, dwarf lounge, were)
Q.no 2. i) Write Two words beginning with prefix – a) un b)Anti c) Mis d) inter
(ii) Write Two words ending with suffix – a) ful b) hood c) ment d) Ship e) ness
iii) Prepare word with the following prefix. a) micro b) anti c) mal d) counter e) extra
Q..No.3 (i) Write the synonyms of of the following words:
1) annual 2) popular 3) zeal (4) knack (5) access (6) contract (7) protect (8) abundant 9) Unique 10)
Vacation 11) Modest 12) Zest 13) Disaster (14) Miracle (15) Humorous 16) Delight 17) Majestic 18)
Obstinate 19) Dangerous (20) Humorous (21) Cheerful
(ii) Write the antonyms of the following words:
1) ability 2) shy 3) coward 4) Victory 5) Deep 6) Original 7) Create 8) Natural (10) Optimistics
11)Special 12) Inferior 13) Obscure. 14) Honour
Q. no. 4 Write the meaning of the following pair of words and use them in sentences of your
own.
(i) accept – except
(ii) quite – quiet
(iii) sea – see
(iv) beside – besides
(v) desert – dessert
(vi) personal – personnel
vii) Proceed – Precede
viii) Sight - site
ix) storey – story
(x) Birth – Berth
(xi) Hair - heir
(xii) Week – weak (xiii)
(xiv) Desert – Dessert
(xv) Decent- Descent
(xvi) Sight – Site
(xvii) Desert - Dessert
(xviii) Check - Cheque
(xix) Beside - Besides
Q.no. 5 Make sentences using the following collocations.
1 Bird’s eye view
2 Keep in touch
3 rain with cats and dogs
4 pay the price
5 have a look
6 Pay price
7 Come to an end
8 Make a mess
9 Chair a meeting
10 Come to the point
11 Make a Profit
12 Draw a conclusion
13 Run out of time
14 go crazy
15 Make a difference
16 Catch sight of
17 Break the law
18 Keep in touch
19 Do your best
20 Break a record
21 Have a fun
22 Save electricity
23 Pay attention
24 Make progress
25Have sympathy.
 26 Catch fire
27 Keep in mind
28 Save money
29 Pay attention
30 Make money

UNIT-II PARAGRAPH AND DIALOGUE WRITING

Q. no.1 Develop a paragraph in 75 words.

(i) Films - the mirror of the society.
(ii) Cleanliness is next to godliness.
(iii) Importance of Internet.
(iv) My goal in life
v) Effects of water pollution
vi) An Accident
(vii) Importance of sports and games.
(viii) Internet - uses and misuses.
(ix) Save Earth
(x) My Country.
(xi) Effects of water pollution.
(xii) City life and village life.
Or i) Write a paragraph on ‘My Sweet Memories’.
ii) Write a paragraph on ‘Mobile telephone’.
iii)Write a paragraph on advantages and disadvantages of television.
(iv) Write a paragraph on ‘My first day in Institute’.
(v) Write a paragraph on ‘My Favourite Hobby
vii)Write a paragraph on “an online class compared to a traditional face-to face class”.
(viii) Write a paragraph on “Wi-Fi Technology”. (75 words)
ix) Write a paragraph on ‘A Visit to a Historical Place’. (75 words)
Q. no. 2 Write dialogues on the following situations
1) Between two colleagues about the planning to spend the holidays.
2) Between two friends about the use and misuse of what’sapp.
3) Between two friends discussing about innovation in the field of technology.
4) Between father and son about purchase of new phone
5) Two students discussing about Question Paper after examination got over.
6) Bank Manager and customer about loan.
7) .Between two friends discussing their holiday plans.
8) Between a traffic cop and a bike rider on breaking traffic rule
9) Between two friends about the importance of English in their career.
10) Between a mother and a daughter about good eating habits.
11) Dialogue between a father and son about his upcoming Exams.
12) Develop a dialogue between two students about the timetable of final exam. (8- 10) dialogues.
13) Develop a dialogue between the doctor and the patient about the improvement in the patient’s
health. (8- 10) dialogues.
14) Develop a dialogue between father and son about the excessive use of mobile phone. (8 – 10
dialogues)
15) Develop a dialogue between student and office clerk about the scholarship schemes and
procedure of online application.
16) Develop a dialogue between a teacher and student who is apologising for using mobile phone in
the class. (8-10 dialogues).
17) Develop a dialogue between Arjun and Amit discussing about the ways to improve their spoken
English. (8-10 dialogues)
18) dvelop a dialogue between a subject teacher and a student asking for permission to leave early
due to illness. (8-10 dialogues)
19) Develop a dialogue between a book seller and a customer regarding ‘avaibility of books’.
20) Develop a dialogue between librarian and student about losing the borrowed book. (8-10
dialogues)
21) Develop a dialogue between two friends regarding importance of reading. (8-10 dialogues)

UNIT-III COMPREHENSION (SEEN AND UNSEEN PASSAGE)

Answer the following in 2-3 sentences each.
1) According to Dr. Kalam, what are the four qualities important for success in life?
2) What does Dr. Kalam think about failures?
3) What is the advice of Dr. Kalam to the new generation?
4) State the family background of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
5) How did Ajay’s teacher help him?
6) How did Ajay Prasad thank his teacher?
7) When does Ajay recall his teacher?
8) What type of plastic materials are found on the streets?
9) How are Goa and Ooty free from plastic use?
10) Mention the impact of negative people on health?
11) State the seven keys to success?
12) Suggest any two solutions to avoid the use of plastic bags.
13) Why did Ajay’s teacher purchase clothes and shoes for him?
14) Compare the use of plastic with Indians and Americans.
 15) Mention the impact of negetive people on your health
16) State the importance of laughter for a long lasting relationship
17) State the full form of EQ, IQ and SQ.
18) Name the awards won by Arunima Sinha.
19) Name the peaks climbed by Arunima Sinha.
20) Describe Arunima Sinha in two to three sentences.
21) Name the academy started by Arunima Sinha and its motto.

Answer the following in about 75 words.

1) Explain any one key to success in context with maximum achievements.
2) How has plastic spoiled the land?
3) State the opinion of Dr. A.P.J. Kalam on failure and success
4) Narrate the incident which taught planning, team work and time management to Dr. A.P.J. Kala
5) What is the disastrous effect of plastic on sea?
6) How does Ajay Prasad express his gratitude towards his teacher at the end?
7) How did Ajay contact Mrs. Kumar?
8) How can a person with a positive attitude contribute to society?
9) Summarize the suggestions given by the author to make one’s life remarkable.
10) State the qualities of Arunima that touched your heart.
11) Narrate the experience of Arunima during Mount Everest Expedition.

UNIT-IV COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE

Q.No 1 Discribe the following technical object
i) Laptop ii) computer iii) washing machine iv) grinder v) television vi) printer vii) fan viii) heater ix)
refrigerator x) radio xi) mobile phone

Qno 2 Discribe the following picture with suitable title

Picture No 1 Picture no 2
Picture No 3 Picture No 4

Picture no 5

Q.no. 3 Write in your diary about your first day in the institute.
Q.no.4. Make entry in your diary about travel experience with friends.
Q.no5. Make entry in your diary with date and time about your memorable experience in life.
Q. no 6 Write in your diary about your fight with friends
Q.no 7. Write about your worst attempt of exams in your diary.
UNIT-V: PRESENTATION SKILLS
1) Write any five tips of presentation skills.

2) How eye contact helps in your Presentation?

3) What is role of body language in your presentation?

4) How you conclude your topic in presentation?
5) What is the importance of eye-contact in communication?
6) What is ‘kinesics’?
7) Explain the terms ‘gesture’ and ‘posture’ with examples
8) Define Non-verbal communication with any two advantages.
9) State the role of ‘Gestures’ and ‘Postures’ in face to face oral communication
10) What is a Posture? What kind of Posture would you follow during a formal and an informal
situation?
11) Draft a welcome speech for the felicitation of meritorious students of your institute.
12) Propose a vote of thanks for the seminar organised on ‘Effective communication skills’ in your
institute.
13) Draft a speech for introducing the chief guest for cultural events organised in your college.
14) Prepare a vote of thanks for the Annual Sports Day held in your institute.
15) .Draft a speech for farewell function of Mr. Pawar, Manager of Production Department of Apex
Company, Mumbai, who is retiring this month end.
16) Draft a speech for introducing the guestspeaker, Dr. Sinha, an expert on presentation skills for a
seminar organised for the third year students in your institute.
17) Draft a welcome speech for Dr. Khare, an industrialist from your region who is invited at your
institute for a talk on “Expectations of the industry from the diploma holders”
18) Draft a speech to introduce the chief guest for the first year induction program organised by the
institute.
19) Prepare a vote of thanks for the annual gathering of your institute.
20) Draft a welcome speech for the Personality Development Workshop organized by your company.
21) Draft a speech introducing the chief guest invited for the project exhibition competition.
22) A senior faculty of your department is retiring from the job. As an H.O.D., draft a farewell speech
for the faculty.
23) Draft a speech to introduce the chief guest for the first year induction program organised by your
institute.
24) As a student coordinator, draft a welcome speech for the Paper Presentation Competition
organized by your department.
25) What are tips to groom yourself in life
26) Explain the role of dressing in an interview
27) Is grooming necessary through day to day activities