DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (English) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Discuss briefly the patterns of communication.
2. Write a paragraph on spare distancing.
3. What factors should be kept in mind regarding face to
face conversion?
4. Write a note on participation in a meeting.
5. Write briefly an any one kind of report.
6. What do you mean by agenda? Write out a sample.
7. Write a note on the importance of eye contract.
8. Write briefly on the preparation of minutes of a meeting.
SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Discuss in detail, the different barriers to communication.
10. Write in detail about the various aspects of linguistic
communication.
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11. Write about the ways in which telephonic conversation
should be managed for different purposes.
12. Write in detail about participation in group discussions.
13. Comment on the importance and procedure of physical
arrangements for meetings.
14. What factors are to be kept in mind regarding business
correspondence?
15. Write in detail about the use of graphic aids for
communication.