DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (English) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What is communication?
2. What do you mean by management of communication?
3. Write a note on the importance of eye contact in a
meeting.
4. Write a note on dictation.
5. What are the physical arrangements needed for the
conduct of a seminar?
6. Comment on business correspondence.
7. What is a notice? Give an example.
8. What are the uses of graphic aids?
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Write a detailed essay on communication and its merits.
10. What are the salient features to be noted in non-verbal
communication?
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11. Explain face-to-face conversation and telephonic
conversation.
12. Write an essay on the purpose and procedure of meetings,
chairmanship and participation.
13. Prepare a report on the sports day meet held in your
college.
14. Prepare a notice, agenda and minutes for the cultural
activities meeting held in your department.
15. Write an essay on research papers and articles.