B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Sixth Semester
English Literature
Elective — WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define business letter.
2. What are the features of an informal letter?
3. How should a presentation be made?
4. What is a descriptive writing pattern? Explain.
5. Write about mechanics of Note-Making.
6. What is the main purpose of making notes?
7. Why is computer knowledge needed for making a report
now-a-days?
8. Define Argument.
9. Express yourself to your new teacher.
10. Write about mirror practice.
Sub. Code
4BENE3B
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer the following questions.
11. Explain in detail the salient features of a good reply
letter with an illustration.
Or
Explain in detail the major types of letters.
12. How should be the language of presentations?
Or
Explain the various stages involved in narration.
13. Note Making a fundamental academic activity
Discuss.
Or
Note-Making a significant challenge Discuss.
14. You are the staff reporter of "The Hindu" cover
the fashion show organized by the Institute of
Fashion Technology.
Or
Discuss the difference between discussion
argument.
15. Why is expressing yourself orally always harder
than in writing?
Or
How do you express your love to your family
members?
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Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three of the following.
16. Write a letter to an editor of a newspaper regarding
nuisance caused by Pavement shop.
17. Give an idea about the use of visual aids and language of
a presentation.
18. Make notes of the following passage
Any polished surface which reflects light is a mirror.
Most mirrors are made of smooth glass. These glass
strips are backed with a very thin layer of aluminium.
Not all mirrors are flat. Convex mirrors bulge onwards.
They make things look smaller. But they give us a wider
view. They are often used as driving mirrors in cars. They
are also used as security mirrors in shops. Concave
mirrors curve inwards. They are used as shaving mirrors
because they magify things which are close. In large
telescopes they are used to collect and focus the light.
19. Write a report on the Independence Day celebration of
your college.
20. Imagine that you are a political leader hosting a culturalheritage
function. Express your idea in the inaugural
meeting.
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