ENG201 FINAL TERM SOLVED PAPER SPRING 2010

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Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which of the following you consider while making the framework of your table?

► How to order the rows and columns

► How to align entries in the columns

► Where to place special notes

► All of them

Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

In which of the following bars are replaced by drawings that represent the thing
described?

► Bar graphs

► Line Graphs

► Pictographs

► Photographs

Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Complete the question tag: They worked for Kaufman's, ► Did
they?
► Haven't they?
► Didn't they?
► Had they?
Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Biased language that might offend the audience is based on ---------------

► Cultural bias, gender bias

► Cultural bias, nationality bias
► Unity bias, nationality bias
► None of them

Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

What is meant by the term 'Connotative'?
► It refers to the literal meaning of words.
► It refers to the associations that are connected to a certain word.
► It refers to general meaning of words. ► It
refers to cognitive meaning of words.
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Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

How can we increase the audience’s ability to absorb and remember information from a
purely practical standpoint?

► Audience attention
► Presentation
► Speech
► The visual aids

Question No: 7 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

"I am currently studying veterinary medicine, and I am working part-time at an
animal clinic." This statement in the introduction of the speech could best be
described as:

► Gaining attention
► Revealing the topic
► Establishing credibility
 ► Bragging

Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

What is meant by task-facilitating roles?
► Suggesting decision-making procedures that will move the group towards the
goal
► Drawing out other members by showing verbal support
► Offering to yield on a point in the interest of reaching mutually acceptable
decision
► Drawing out other members by showing verbal and non verbal support,
praise or
agreement

Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Choose the correct sentence.

► You may not enter Mr. Harris office without his permission.
► You may not enter Mr. Harrises office without his permission.
► You may not enter Mr. Harrises' office without his permission.
► You may not enter Mr. Harris's office without his permission.

Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

► We ask, therefore; that you keep this matter confidential.

► We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
► We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
► We ask: therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

► The order was requested six weeks ago, therefore I expected the shipment to
arrive by now
► The order was requested six weeks ago, therefore, I expected the shipment to
arrive by now.
 ► The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected the shipment to
arrive by now.
► The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to
arrive by now.

Question No: 12 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

► The American flag has three colors: namely, red, white, and blue.
► The American flag has three colors, namely; red, white, and blue.
► The American flag has three colors; namely, red, white, and blue.
► The American flag has three colors namely, red, white, and blue.

Question No: 13 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

What is meant by intended reader?
► Simple reader
► Complex reader
► A member of a target audience
► Unplanned reader

Question No: 14 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The act of considering or examining something in order to judge its value shows:

► Credibility
► Evaluation
► Conciseness
► All of them

Question No: 15 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which method is a bottom-up or generative approach to research?
► Pattern method
► Hypothesis method
► Inductive method
► Deductive method
Question No: 16 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What are the best persuasive messages closely connected to?

► The indirect approach

► The positive aspects of your message
► The direct approach
► The desires and interests of the audience

Question No: 17 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Choose the correct option.
A good business letter is simple and straightforward without being harsh or --------
--.

► patriotic
► paternal
► patronizing
► panoramic

Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which type of Visual aid is the most difficult to execute effectively?
► Graphics
► Projections
► Handouts
► Film and video

Question No: 19 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Choose the correct option.
Feasibility reports are used:

► To analyze problems and predict practical alternatives ► To

control problems, sell products and services
► To monitor and control production, sales, shipping, etc.
► To solve problems and supply facts
Question No: 20 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What is the typical sequence of interviews?

► Screening stage and final stage.

► Screening stage, selection stage, and final stage.
► Selection stage and final stage.
► There is no typical sequence of interviews.

Question No: 21 ( Marks: 2 )

Why Proposals are written?

Proposals: In a proposal, identify a specific problem and state how you will solve that problem. Most
organizations rely on successful proposal writing for their continued existence. You will most likely
spend a major part of your professional life writing proposals.

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 2 )

What are the characteristics of a good interviewer?

Good interviewers are good at collecting information, listening, and probing, so should develop set of
interview questions and decide on their sequence.

Question No: 23 ( Marks: 2 )

What is the problem with a double negative in a sentence?

Use only one negative word to express a negative idea. In English, using two negative words to express
one negative idea creates a positive rather than a negative interpretation.

Question No: 24 ( Marks: 3 )

How do Visual Aids support your arguments?

Almost all presentations can be enhanced by the effective use of visual aids. These can include
handouts, overhead transparencies, drawings on the whiteboard, PowerPoint slides, and many other
types of props. Visual aids are an important nonverbal aspect of your speech that you can control.
Once you have chosen a topic, you need to consider how you are going to show your audience what
you are talking about.
Question No: 25 ( Marks: 3 )
What is Analogy?

Definition

An analogy is a comparison of certain similarities between things which are

otherwise unlike.

Discussion

In education, teachers commonly use analogies to introduce something new to students.

They compare the new material to something the students already know
and understand.

Example

Here is an example of an analogy:

A street light is like a star. Both provide light at night, both are in predictable
locations, both are overhead, and both serve no function in the daytime.

Question No: 26 ( Marks: 3 )

What are the general rules for capitalizing letters?

Capitalization: Although there are many specialized rules for capitalizing letters, the following four are
the most common.

Capitalize the first words of sentences, including sentences cited in quotations: The QA engineer has
been quoted as saying, "The main source of connector failure found in the analysis is seal deformation
caused by pressures in excess of 1000 psig." Capitalize proper names, including any particular person,
object, place, project, institution, river, vessel, genus, culture, ethnic group, or formal job title. Unless you
are following a documentation style that specifies otherwise, capitalize titles of books, periodicals,
published and unpublished reports, articles, and document sections. Rules for Capitalizing Multiple-
Word Titles and Proper Names Unless you are following a documentation style that specifies
otherwise, observe the following rules for capitalizing multiple word titles and proper nouns. Capitalize
all nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and subordinating conjunctions. Capitalize any word,
regardless of the part of speech, if it is the first or last word of the title
Question No: 27 ( Marks: 5 )
What is coherence and why is it important?
. What is coherence and why is it important? Look for ways to improve the coherence of your
writing. Coherence is the quality of hanging together, m
their ideas in specific pattern document strengthen its impact. Coherence can dramatically
improve the reader's ability to understand your material by promot
technical communication and writing because of the inherent comp
level of the whole document, coherence helps to provide the larger picture, in which the
connections among the parts o
roadmap to help them anticipate the content of your work. Abstracts, clear titles, introdu linking
various parts of a piece of writing. Look for ways to improve the coherence of your writing. Coherence
is the quality of hanging

Question No: 28 ( Marks: 5 )

What are Test Specifications?

Test Specification:
• Introduction
• Applicable documents: these documents might describe test procedures on similar products designed and
developed in the past . • Description of unit to be tested.
• Testing method: this section provides a step-by-step description of the testing Business and Technical
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• Precautions
• Glossary

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 5 )

Differentiate between Graphic visual aids and Text visuals.

Good visual Aids are Essential To create instructions that will help your readers and also shape their
attitudes in the way that you want, you must pay special attention to instructions. These include visual
design, including both page design and the design of the drawings, charts, flow diagrams etc.

Designing and presenting visual aids Two types of visual aids are used to supplement
speeches and presentations Text visuals consist of words and help the audience follow the flow
of ideas. Because
se text visuals are simplified outlines of your presentation, you can use them to summarize and
preview the

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 5 )

Write down the five purposes of using Colons.
Colons:
Use colons for the following purposes:
• to introduce and emphasize lists, quotations and explanations and certain appositional elements (see
Layout)
• to express ratios
• to separate numbers signifying different nouns, such as in separating units of
• time or elements in a bibliographic citation
• to separate titles from subtitles

FINALTERM EXAMINATION
Fall 2009
ENG201- Business and Technical English Writing

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

► I wanted a cup of coffee not a glass of milk.

► I wanted a cup of coffee: not a glass of milk.
► I wanted a cup of coffee, not a glass of milk.
► I wanted a cup of coffee; not a glass of milk.

Choose the correct sentence.

► One-third of the eligible population tend not to vote in national elections.
► One-third of the eligible population are tending not to vote in national elections.
► One-third of the eligible population have tended not to vote in national elections.
► One-third of the eligible population tends not to vote in national elections.

Which one of the following component is not a part of planning written message?

► Developing the main idea

► Construct an outline

► Estimate the appropriate length

► Handle audience’s questions effectively
Feeling nervous leads speakers to:

► Improperly evaluate themselves

► Forget their speech ►
Eliminate their anxiety ►
Exaggerate their anxiety.

Which one of the following questions that produce specific information, save time, requires less
effort to answer, and eliminate bias and prejudice in answers?

► Open-ended questions
► Close-ended questions

► Subjective questions
► Objective questions

AIDS stands for:

► Attention Immunodeficiency Syndrome

► Acquired Implement System
► Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
► Attention Implement System

Which of the following messages aim to influence audiences who are inclined to resist, so they
depend heavily on strategic planning?
► Considerate messages
► Courteous messages
► Informative messages

► Persuasive messages

Which form is correct in most situations?

► Could you help me?

► Help me?
► Excuse me; I was wondering if you could possibly help me?
► I need help.
Choose the correct sentence.

► He is a happily-married man. ►
He is a happily married man.
► He is a happily, married man.
► He is a happily; married man

In the following sentence, which word is there a missing apostrophe?

My parents and their friends often visit each others houses.

► House’s
► Parent's
► Other’s
► Friend’s

What punctuation mark should complete the following sentence?

John was angry and shouted at his son, “Go to your room now!

► Question mark
► Full stop
► Speech mark
► Comma

Which of the following proposal section refers to discussion of results?

► Conclusion
► Budget
► Procedure
► None of the above
Which of the following speech offers a verbal explanation of a complex process?

► Explanatory speech
► Instructional speech
► Demonstration speech
► Oral briefing

________________ is a matter of grouping or clustering ideas clearly.

► Visualization
► Simplification
► Effective organization
► Word choice

Which of the following would be unethical to use in a persuasive message?

► Consideration of audience needs

► The "you" attitude
► Manipulation
► Persuasion
Choose the correct sentence.

► Carl worried about the hurricane; but tried to stay calm and help his family.
► Carl worried about the hurricane; but tried to stay calm, and help his family.
► Carl worried about the hurricane but tried to stay calm and help his family.
► Carl worried about the hurricane but tried to stay calm, and help his family. Choose the
sentence with the correct comma placement.

► You are I am sure, telling the truth.

► You are I am sure telling, the truth.
► You are, I am sure, telling the truth.
► You are, I am sure telling the truth.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
► Clothes are often made from synthetic material; for instance, rayon.
► Clothes are often made from synthetic material, for instance, rayon.
► Clothes are often made from synthetic material, for instance: rayon.
► Clothes are often made from synthetic material, for instance; rayon.

Which is farthest in the past?

► couple of days
► last week
► a day before yesterday
► a month ago

Which phrase should be used while making a presentation ?

► Please feel free to interrupt me with questions.

► Don't disturb me while I'm presenting these statistics.
► No, you're wrong. We need more staff.
► Please! No interruptions during the presentation.

Which Three types of readers usually exist?

► Phantom Readers, Future Readers, Complicated Readers

► Future Readers, Complex Readers, Complicated Readers
► Future Readers, Complex Readers, Technical Readers
► Phantom Readers, Future Readers, Complex Readers

Which of the following aspect represents a series of events that tells the reader what happened?

► Description
► Analysis
 ► Narration
► Improved version

Which of the following feature should be placed either immediately before or

immediately after the noun? ► Adverb modifiers
► Dependent clause
► None of them
► Modifiers of noun

Choose the correct sentence.

► I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow?

► I am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow"? ► I
am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow." ► I am
asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow.

Choose the correct sentence.

► Jan asked? "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later.'"
► Jan asked, "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later?'"
► Jan asked, "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later'?"
► Jan asked, "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later'"?

What is meant by attitudes?

► Judgments of right and wrong

► Observable actions
► Statements of approval or disapproval
► Statements of truth

Which of the following element refers to brief overview of report’s most important point?
 ► Synopsis
► Executive Summary
► Contents
► Bibliography

What should be the purpose of visual aids?

► To make the document interesting

► To provide information

► To simplify the data

► All of the above

What is the last thing you need to do before you get ready to distribute your document?

► Designing
► Revising
► Proofreading
► All of the above

Which one of the following should be placed either immediately before or after the noun?
► Misplaced Modifiers
► Modifiers of Nouns
► Adverb Modifiers
► Dangling Modifiers

( Marks: 2 )
What is the difference between Alphanumeric and Decimal System?
( Marks: 2 )

Define the term “Pagination”.

( Marks: 2 )
Define the term Syllable.

( Marks: 3 )

What do you know about Hardware Functional Specifications?

( Marks: 3 )
Why do we use Semicolons?

( Marks: 3 )
Explain ‘Title fly and Title Page’.

How Formal Speeches and Presentations can be developed?

What is Conventional Superstructure for Instructions and why is it important in Technical

English?

( Marks: 10 )
poorly organized structure

( Marks: 10 )
Write a detailed note on Delivering the Speech.
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