RUNGTA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

BHILAI- RAIPUR

UNIT WISE QUESTIONS

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES

UNIT 1

COMMUNICATION

1 [A] PROCESS /CYCLE –

What is communicalion? Define it.[07/09-10] Describe the various steps in the communication cycle .What is

braindrain? [07/09] What is the role of language in communication? Describe the

different skills of communication in Human society? [06] Elucidate the process of communication between A & B and

describe the various elements of communication.[07/08]

1 [B] ELEMENTS

Diagrammatically represent the communication cycle. Explain the elements of the cycle.[06-07/09-10]

Show the communication process with the help of a diagram. [08] “Communication is a two way process.” Explain with diagram.

[2006 ]

2 [A] ORAL / WRITTEN -

Differentiate between oral and written communication. Discuss the merits and Limitations of Oral communication? Explain the different mediums of communication. [Dec. 07] Explain the advantages & disadvantages of both oral & written

communication. [09]

[B] VISUAL/ AUDIO-VISUAL/COMPUTER-BASED-

Write short notes on:1. Audio visual communication [06- 07/07]2. Communication by silence [08-09] What do you understand by audio-visual communication?[dec.

2007]

3 PRINCIPLES-

What is meant by effective communication? Describe 7 c’s of communication. [07]

What are the seven C’s of communication. Explain any two with examples. [09-10]

Discuss the general Principles of making effective communication? [05/08-09]

Discuss the ways one can make his/her communication effective.

4 UPWARD/DOWNWARD/HORIZONTAL

What do you mean by ‘organisation setup’? Discuss the flow of communication in an organisation. [06/ 08]

Write the relative merits & importance of horizontal & vertical channels of communication. [07]

Distinguish between the formal & informal channels of communication. Why is it necessary for an organization to have an informal channel of communication. [08-09]

5 GRAPEVINE & ESSENTIALS OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

What is grapevine communication? Mention its advantages & disadvantages.[05/08]

What do you understand by grapevine? What is its importance in an organization? [06-07/09/09-10]

How can we make our communication effective? [07]

Discuss the way one can make his/her communication effective. [08]

6 PHYSICAL / SEMANTIC & WRONG CHOICE OF MEDIUM

What do you understand by semantic gap? [08-09] Describe the various barriers in general? [07] What are the different barriers in communication? What steps can

be taken to overcome these barriers? [05]

7 SOCIO- PSYCHOLOGICAL/ DIFFERENT COMPREHENSION OF REALITY

Write a short note on different perceptions of reality. [08-09] Discuss the psychological barriers to effective communication.

[06-07]

8 OBJECTIVES Enumerate the major objectives of communication in an

organization. [09] Write a short note on counseling [08-09]

9 MODERN DEVICES Discuss advantages of E-mail & internet in the field of

communication. [08/09-10]

Write short note on advantages of E-Mail. [06-07] Briefly discuss the importance of modern electronic devices in the

field of communication. Write a short note on video- conferencing. [08] Write a short note on internet. [09] Write a short note on modern communication devices. [apr. 2009] What is voicemail? [09-10] Name two devices that have made communication tasks far more

effective. [08]

UNIT II

WRITTEN COMPREHENSION

10 [A] TEN RULES OF PRECIS WRITING

What are the ABC principles of précis writing? [09] Discuss the characteristics & principles of précis writing. [07] Explain the ‘ten steps’ that will help you in writing a good précis.

[09-10]

[B] DO'S & DON'TS Mention the do’s & don’ts of précis writing. [05/08]

[C] EX. OF PRECIS Write a précis of the following: [05/06-07/08-09]

11[A] [B] [C] LETTER WRITING

What is the importance of letter writing. [11A] Describe various styles of letter writing. [11 C] [06]

Name the essential elements of letter writing [11B] [07]

12 JOB APPLICATION & RESUME Prepare a resume for the post of a software engineer/ production

manager/ mechanical engg./business development manager [05/06/07/08/09]

13 [A] QUOTATIONS (INVITING/SENDING)

Invite quotations for five Lathe Machines with accessories by the end of July,2006. (2005CSVTU)

Write a quotation invitation to Messer Galaxy Systems for the purchase of 10 Pentium IV computers with accessories by July 2003 assuming any suitable data/ information.

Invite quotation for 300 KVA Transformer. (2002) Send quotations to the HOD Dept. of Physics for equipments

required in Physics lab. (2008) Invite quotation on behalf of Birla-Education Trust, Pilani,

Rajasthan for the following items from M/s Ram Furniture, Industrial Estate, New Delhi 21. Office chairs 20, Steel Almirah 07, Wooden Tables 15, File Racks 23. (Invent necessary details regarding their size, shape, colour etc.) (2008)

Invite quotations on behalf of Globus india pvt.ltd for hand made paper bags, which are Bio-degradable and eco friendly from Delhi Hand made paper Pvt. Ltd 77, Humayun Road, New Delhi. [06-07]

13C TENDERS

Differentiate between Quotation and Tender. [07/09/09-10] Write a notice inviting Tender for construction of a Hostel building

of your institute released by your director assuming any required data/ information for the same. [May-June 2007]

13 B. ORDERS

Place an order to “E-Tels Solutions”, Cochin for the purchase of language Laboratory Equipments for your College. [09-10]

As the Librarian of your organization write a letter claiming compensation for 50 books which arrived in library in a damaged condition. [Nov-Dec 07]

14,15,16 REPORT WRITING

With the help of a chart diagram, illustrate the various elements of a report.

Mention the various elements of a project report, giving their logical ordering.

Explain briefly only the front matter of the report? [Furnish various figures, details and examples if essential.] Define a technical report. [2008 ] What is report writing? Describe the various elements that

constitute the front matter of report? (2008 CSVTU) Mention the importance of laboratory report in ‘Engineering

Education’. (2005) Why is Laboratory work essential? Mention in order the points

included, while preparing a lab report Describe the various heads under which a Lab report is

prepared. What is a report? Describe the laboratory report with the

elements it contains essentially. (2007 CSVTU) Why do students of science and engineering prepare laboratory

reports? Mention the various headings under which a laboratory report is written. (2007 CSVTU)

Propose a lay out of various elements of a Technical report and briefly describe the back matter elements. [07]

What is a report? What are the back matter elements of a report? Differentiate between list of references & bibliography. [09]

Why do engineering students need to carry out a number of experiments in the various laboratories? Mention the elements that are essential in a laboratory report.

Prepare a report on ‘Environmental pollution’.

Prepare a list of 10 questions that you would use for interviewing the people of your locality for a report on the newspaper they read.

Write an informational report on the canteen of your college. Prepare an outline for this report.

Write a report on the hostel facilities of your college including facilities about indoor games, reading room, entertainment, mess etc. [06- 07]

Write a report on the problem of Air Pollution in an urban region. Give recommendations to minimize it. [08-09]

Differentiate between: 2005A. Abstract & summaryB. Reference & BibliographyC. Frontispiece & Glossary. D. Forward & preface [2008-09]

UNIT VLISTENING COMPREHENSION

17. LISTENING

In what way does Listening differ from other passive skill, reading? Elaborate by giving example. [2008-09]

What are the barriers to Effective listening? [2008-09] Describe the essentials of good listening. [07] What are the different techniques to improve listening ability?

Differentiate between hearing and listening. [07] Describe the traits of a good listener. [Dec 09] How to become a better listener? [2005] Write a short note on the importance of listening. Differentiate

between hearing and listening. [06-07] Describe the process of Listening. [2009] What are all the barriers that affect one’s listening efficiency?

Illustrate the various strategies to improve listening skill. [2009] Differentiate between hearing and listening. Describe the different

ways of improving listening ability. [2008] What are the techniques to improve listening ability. Discuss. [06] “Listening is a conscious activity that demands a lot more than just

physical hearing.” Discuss. [06]

18. TELEPHONIC CONVERSATION

“A successful telephone conversationalist takes care of a few aspects consistently.” Discuss. [06]

Give a brief account of the ethics of telephonic conversation. [2005/08/ 09]

Write short notes on skills required in making a call. [2006-07]

Your friend was absent from college for 2 days. Write a telephonic conversation between you and your friend informing him about the portions he missed in various subjects and some events that happened in those 2 days.[08-09]

Give a brief account of the ethics of a telephonic conversation. (2005/2008/2007 )

How can telephone conversation be made effective? (2007 CSVTU)

“A successful telephone conversationalist takes care of a few aspects consistently.” Discuss. (2006 CSVTU)

Discuss the do’s & don’ts of a telephonic conversation.[ 07] How can telephonic conversation be made effective. [07] Describe in brief, the process of receiving & making telephonic

calls. [09-10]

UNIT IV

ORAL COMMUNICATION

19 MEETINGS

What is notice & agenda w.r.t. a meeting? [Jan. 08-09] Define agenda of a meeting.[08] Describe notices, agenda & minutes of a meeting. [05/Dec. 07]

20 MEETINGS

What are the skills that the chairman should possess for conducting a meeting effectively? [06-07/08/09]

Write short notes on Meeting. [06] What are the roles of a member while participating in a meeting.

[09] What are the preparations required to conduct a meeting. [05] Discuss about planning , preparathion & conduction of a

meeting.[June 07] Describe the Role of chairperson & secretary in a meeting.

[Dec.09]

21 INTERVIEWS

What traits/qualities does an employer look for in a candidate while interviewing him. [06-07]

What is a job interview? Describe the various preparation you will make before appearing for a job interview. [05/07/08]

Describe the desirable & non desirable behavior of an interviewee while facing an interview. [09]

How should a candidate conduct himself during selection interview. [June 07]

Discuss the factors because of which a qualified candidate may not be selected for an interview. [08-09]

22 GD

What are the guidelines you have to follow in the form of do’s & don’ts in a GD. [09-10]

In what way does a group discussion differ from other discussion groups such as meetings, symposia, seminars etc?

23 PRESENTATION

How does audience analysis help the speaker in making effective presentation. [09]

What are the different factors one has to be sensitive for effective presentation. [06/05

Discuss the importance of audio- visual aids & body language in oral presentation. [06/08/09]

Enumerate the important guidelines for the use of audio-visual aids while making presentation. [may 2009]

What are the skills a person should possess for effective presentation. [Dec 07]

Describe the principles of oral presentation. What factors would you bear in mind while going for an oral presentation before a large group. [07]

25 NON VERBAL

Write a Short note on body language. [06] What role does body language play in making oral

communication effective. [06-07] Describe Kinesics in detail as one of the types of non verbal

communication. [09]

UNIT III

READING COMPREHENSION

26 Reading

List down the two basic purposes of reading. [08] Discuss the different characteristics of efficient reading. [08] What do you mean by reading skill? Discuss the characteristics

of efficient reading. [06]

What does reading comprehension require? [Dec. 07] Define reading speeds. [Dec. 09] What guidelines can be adopted for effective reading? [09]

Unseen passage:

27/28/29/30 GRAMMAR

One word substitutes:

1. One who abandons his religious faith? (2006 CSVTU)2. One who believes in single god? (2006 CSVTU)3. One who is a hater of women (2006 CSVTU)4. The act of talking impiously about sacred things. (2006 CSVTU)5. The practice of having more than one wife at a time. (2006 CSVTU)6. A person who starves the body for the good of the soul. (2007 CSVTU)7. A book containing information of all branches of knowledge. (2008

CSVTU)8. The absence of government in a country. (2008 CSVTU)9. Workers and servants on a boat. (2008 CSVTU)10.Person who loves his country with devotion. (2008 CSVTU)

Frame sentences to differentiate between:

1. Accept-except (2006 CSVTU)2. Accede-exceed (2006 CSVTU)3. Altar-alter (2006 CSVTU)4. Beside-besides (2006 CSVTU)5. Compliment-complement (2006 CSVTU)6. Human-humane (2006 CSVTU)7. Affect-effect (2008 CSVTU)8. Access-excess (2008 CSVTU)9. Elligile-illegible. (2008 CSVTU)

Insert suitable preposition:1. Mohan been living in this house____________ 10 years.[09-10]

2. No one can stop a man from doing a thing if he is really keen ________ it.[08-09]

3. She spoke ________ him _________ English.[ 08]4. I have been ill _________ two weeks. [05]5. We are making preparations ________ the journey. [07]6. The burglar entered the house________ owners absence. [09]7. Could you meet me ________ 2.30 P.M. ________ Sunday. [09]8. The work must be finished ________ the end of the week. [09]

Synonyms of:1. Abhor2. Brutal3. Gaiety4. Portray5. Assimilate6. Candid7. Cease

Antonyms:1. Despair2. Hope3. Industrious4. Distant5. Timid6. Virtue

Errors in sentences:1. Who’s bag is this?2. It is I who is responsible.3. He was studying Spanish & French.4. The boy continuously asked for money from his father.5. The jury are giving their verdict now.6. This is the reason why I am working.7. It I who is next.8. The dog ate it’s bone.

9. I’am anxious to taste the new flavor of ice- cream.

Into interrogative & negative:1. He held on to a branch.2. Rakesh swims well.

Change the speech:1. My mother said, “ have you done your homework.”2. Gopal says to Dinesh, “you open the window.”3. The teacher said to Mohan, “ you may say whatever you like but, you

conduct was very bad yesterday.”4. Mohini said to her mother, “ Do you know my friend?”

Change the voice:1. Accidents are caused by carelessness.2. Automation can make the work easy.3. Who taught you English?4. His friend gave him a cake for his birthday.5. Will you be taught by him?