Communication Skills - I — Winter 2018

Do as directed : 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition. 1) There is still no cure _____ the common cold. 2) Even today, we don’t have access ______ information in our country. 3) As a country, we are accustomed________ corruption and dishonesty. 2. Use articles whenever required in following sentences. 1) _____ Republic of South Africa finally made its mark in cricket. 2) He's ___ much fitter person than Iam. 3. Choose the correct nouns to make the sentences grammatically correct. 1) Javed is a man of letter/letters. 2) There are so many pollutants in the air/airs of the city.

Do as directed : 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verbs. 1) Jeff is from London. He (live)________ there all his life. 2) I (not go) __________ to the cinema last night. Iwas too tired. 2. Rewrite the following sentences using passive voice. 1) Someone has picked my pocket. 2) Dr. Samuel Johnson compiled the first English dictionary. 3) You have not yet reported me. 3. Choose the correct tenses in the following sentences. 1) Mr. Marshall passed away / has passed away in the night. 2) Wait; Idid not/have not yet finished my work.

What are the major differences between hearing and listening? How is listening important for a professional?

Discuss the barriers of effective communication.

List and explain the paralinguistic features of non verbal communication.

Discuss the points you would bear in mind while making a group presentation.

What are the major difference between efficient readers and inefficient readers? Discuss and substantiate.

‘Body Language can make or mar a speech’. Discuss in detail.

What is reading? Explain types of reading.

Explain various stages in essay writing.

Write a short note on Proxemics.

Explain the techniques used for paragraph development.

What do you mean by communication? Explain the process of communication. Q .5 (a ) Wri te down essay in about 300 words on any one topic.1 1) Life in a hostel. 2) GTU Youth Festival

List out the methods of preparing Notes. Explain any two.

List all the barriers to effective listening. Explain any five.

Discuss a few aspects of business where communication is very important.