I/BCA/101 Student's Copy
Professional Course Examination, November 2018
1st Semester
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Course BCA 101
English Language and Communication Skills
Revised
Full Marks 75
Time 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
UNIT—1
Marks 15
1. What are the elements of communication? Discuss any five in detail. 10
OR
Discuss the main barriers of communication and suggest the ways to
overcome them. 10
2. Write a short note on any one of the following 5
English as a link language
English as a library language
I/BCA/101 1 Contd.
UNIT—2
Marks 15
3. Discuss the role of non-verbal techniques in communication skills. 10
OR
Express the importance of vocal communication techniques in oral
communication. 10
4. Write a short note on any one of the following 5
Guidline for improving listening skills
Types of reading
UNIT—3
Marks 15
5. Read the passage carefully and write an abstract 7
Does culture mean some inner growth in the man? Of course it must. Does
it mean the way he behaves to others? Certainly it must. Does it mean the
capacity to make yourself understood by the other person? I suppose so. It
means all that. A person who cannot understand another's viewpoint is to
that extent limited in mind and culture, because nobody, perhaps, barring
some very extraordinary human beings, can presume to have the fullest
knowledge and wisdom. The other party or the other group may also have
some inkling of knowledge or wisdom or truth and if we shut our minds to
that then we not only deprive ourselves of it but we cultivate an attitude of
mind which, I would say, is opposed to that of a cultured man. The cultured
mind, rooted in itself, should have its wisdom and doors open. It should
have the capacity to understand the other's viewpoint fully even though it
cannot always agree with it. The question of agreement or disagreement
only arises when you understand a thing. Otherwise, it is blind negation
which is not a cultured approach to any question.
6. Make a note on the given passage 8
Insects are small creatures mostly having four legs, no backbone and a
body divided into three parts. They are the largest group of animals.
From man's point of view, insects can be divided into two main kinds, those
insects, which are useful to him and those, which are harmful to him. There
I/BCA/101 2 Contd.
are those, which are merely interesting or beautiful. Bees and moths are
example of useful insects. Bees collect honey from flowers for our use.
Silkworms supply us with food and clothing.
Locust and mosquitoes, on the other hand, are harmful to man. Locust will
eat growing plants and these hungry creatures destroy every year trees and
crops. Mosquitoes pass on the dangerous disease of malaria and every year
millions of people become ill and even die.
There are some insects which are not directly useful or harmful to men but
are interesting or beautiful. Examples of such insects are colourful
butterflies, pretty little ladybirds and fluttering moths.
OR
What are the elements that constitute the front matter, the main body and
the back matter of a formal written report? Describe them briefly indicating
the functions. 8
UNIT—4
Marks 15
7. Underline the phrase and mention its kind 1×5=5
Did you enjoy singing in the rain?
She always writes with care.
I met a girl with blue eyes.
The train stopped at Grant Road.
He used a sword made of silver.
8. Name the parts of speech of the underlined words 1×5=5
He told us about the battle.
I will watch you while you sleep.
Honesty is the best policy.
That is a beautiful dress.
Let us move on.
9. Underline the tense of the verb and name them 1×5=5
The boy was singing a lovely song.
I have finished my work.
The man is a criminal.
I/BCA/101 3 Contd.
They will go home tomorrow.
Muani has been gone for a long time.
UNIT—5
Marks 15
10. Change the form of speech of the following 1×5=5
The teacher said, "All men are mortal."
The man asked me where I lived.
Kunga says that he had forgotten the bag.
Father said, "Mother will come home at 4 pm."
The girl exclaimed with joy that it was a lovely gift.
11. Choose the correct form of verbs given in brackets 1×5=5
Either the mouse or the cat (has/have) eaten it.
The quality of the books bad.
The accountant and the cashier (have/has) run away.
Everyone of the boys (loves/love) to write.
The news (was/were) extremely sad to hear.
12. Change the voice of the following 1×5=5
Who teaches you Mathematics?
Someone is knocking on the door.
Father scolded the boy.
Mother was cooking dinner.
Mawii sings a lovely song.