English
Language and Communication Skills Important Questions
[BCOM 1st and
2nd SEM FYUGP NEP Syllabus 2025]
Question Paper Pattern
|
Unit |
Unit Title / Topic |
Question Type & Options |
Total Marks |
|
UNIT-I |
Communication: Theory and Types |
Theory question (Definition &
components) OR Barriers of Communication |
15 Marks |
|
Differences (Intra vs Inter-personal)
OR Group Communication |
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Functions of Communication OR Formal vs Informal |
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UNIT-II |
Speaking Skills |
Monologue vs Dialogue OR Practical Dialogue Writing |
15 Marks |
|
Public Speech preparation (100–150
words) |
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Group Discussion (GD) features OR Skills required in GD |
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|
UNIT-III |
Reading and Understanding |
Close Reading steps OR Role of
teachers & students |
15 Marks |
|
Reading Comprehension Questions OR Summary Writing with Title |
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Paraphrasing/Summarizing similarities
OR Contextual Analysis |
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|
UNIT-IV |
Writing Skills |
Documentation needs OR Steps in
Documenting |
15 Marks |
|
Report Writing (College Event) OR
Informal Letter |
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|
Note-Making (Headings, Subheadings
& Abbreviations) (No Choice) |
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|
TOTAL |
12 Questions to be answered in total |
60 Marks |
UNIT I:
Communication: Theory and Types
Q. Define communication and explain its functions
and importance. 2024, 2025
Q. What are the characteristics and
objectives of business communication? 2020, 2022
Q. What is formal and informal communication?
Discuss its features, advantages, and disadvantages. Explain the differences
between formal and informal communication. 2019, 2021, 2025
Q. What are the various barriers to
communication? How can these barriers be removed? 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025
Q. Explain interpersonal, intrapersonal,
and group communication. 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025
Q. What is non-verbal communication?
Discuss its sub-categories (Kinesics, Para language, Proxemics). 2020, 2022
Q. What is
verbal communication? Discuss the two major forms of verbal communication. Distinguish
between verbal and non-verbal communication.
2022
Q.
Distinguish between written and oral communication. 2025
Q. What is sign language? What are the
divisions of sign language? 2024
Q. What is
a communication model? Explain various models of Communication:
- Shannon
and Weaver model of communication. 2020, 2021
- David
Berlo’s SMCR model of communication. 2019, 2021
- Helical
model of communication. 2022
- Aristotle's model of communication. 2024
UNIT II: Speaking
Skills
Q. What is a monologue? Discuss the
characteristics and main functions of a good monologue. 2019, 2020
Q. What is dialogue writing? What are its steps? Distinguish between monologue and dialogue. 2024,
2025
Q. What is soliloquy? What are the functions of soliloquy? 2024
Q.
What is group discussion? Discuss the importance of group discussion as a
selection tool. Discuss the skills required for effective participation in a
group discussion. 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
Q. What is
Public Speech? Explain how to prepare and deliver a good public speech. 2019,
2021
Q. What is
miscommunication? Discuss the causes of miscommunication. Discuss the
characteristics of effective communication. 2020, 2022
Q. What is
an interview? Briefly explain the types of interviews. What are the guidelines
to be followed when appearing for an interview? 2020, 2021, 2024
Q.
Write a dialogue between:
- Two people
waiting at a bus stop. 2020
- Two
college students meeting for the first time. 2019
- Two
college-going friends discussing their choice of career. 2022
- Dialogue
between mother and son about hostel.
2024
- Dialogue
between Doctor and son. 2025
Q. Prepare a
short public speech on:
- "Google's
role in replacing teachers" or "The spirit of sportsmanship".
(2021)
- (a)
Importance of Exercise (b) Power of Positive Thinking 2025
Q. Write a
content of group discussion on any one of the following topics:
(i)
Position of women in India
(ii)
Artificial intelligence-pros and cons
UNIT III: Reading
and Understanding
Q. What is close reading? Discuss the
steps and significance of close reading. 2019, 2020, 2025
Q. Discuss the role of teachers and students in close reading. 2024, 2025
Q. What is
paraphrasing? How does paraphrasing differ from summarizing? How does
paraphrasing improve reading skills? 2019, 2020, 2022
Q. What are
the similarities between summarizing and paraphrasing? 2024, 2025
Q. What are the steps in analysing a
text? Explain the role of contextual analysis in effective text analysis. 2024,
2025
Q. What is
translation? Briefly discuss the different types of translation, and the
difficulties in translating from a source language to a target language. 2020
Q. Explain
the concept of equivalence in translation. What are some of the basic rules for
translation? 2019, 2024
Q.
Write a summary of a given passage.
Passage 1:
The passage about the Vegetarian Society. 2019
Passage 2:
The passage about food and nutrients. 2020
Passage 3:
The passage about the internet. 2021
Passage 4:
The passage about energy resources. 2022
Q.
Read a given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Passage 1:
The passage about Apenyo’s singing. 2019
Passage 2:
The passage about man’s concept of the Universe. 2020
Passage 3:
The passage about Mahatma Gandhi and Satyagraha. 2021
Passage 4:
The passage about computers and automation. 2022
Passage 5:
The passage about Rabindranath Tagore.
2024
UNIT IV: Writing
Skills
Q. What is documenting? Discuss the
purpose and methods of documenting. What are the features of a good document? 2019,
2020, 2022, 2024
Q. What are the steps involved in
effective documentation and report writing? 2019, 2020, 2025
Q. What are the features of a good note? 2024
Q.
Prepare a report on a given event.
- Observation
of Independence Day at your college. 2019
- Observation
of the Prize Distribution Ceremony of your college. 2021
- College
events to commemorate 75 years of India's Independence. 2022
- World
environment day
Q. Make
notes from a given passage using headings, sub-headings, and recognizable
abbreviations.
- The quest
for freedom. 2019
- The
history of capitalism. 2020
- Sex ratio
in India. 2021
- Soil
formation. 2022
- The
Medical Benefits of Aspirin 2024
Q.
Letter Writing:
- Draft a
letter to the Deputy Commissioner regarding a damaged river embankment. 2019
- Write a
letter to the Executive Engineer regarding a problem with the public water
supply system. 2020
- Write a
letter to the Superintendent of Police (Traffic) about reckless motorbike
riding. 2021
- Respond to a job advertisement. 2022
- Letter to
the principal about seminar room for any purpose. 2024
- Letter
to your father informing him how you have fared in your exams 2025
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