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BEGAE 182 (July 2025 - January 2026) - ENGLISH

BEGAE-182: English Communication Skills

Assignment July, 2025 & January, 2026 Sessions

(Based on Blocks 1-4)

Max. Marks: 100

Answer all questions.

1. What is non-verbal communication? Discuss the various kinds/modes of non-verbal communication.

2. Discuss the socio-psychological barriers to communication. Suggest ways to overcome them.

3. Prepare a 5-minute presentation on how to prepare for a job interview.

4. What do you understand by visual aids? Suggest areas where it is advisable to use visual aids. How do visual aids help the presenter to perform effectively?

5. It is important to be a good listener while in a meeting so as to respond to the views of the other participants and to articulate your own opinions. Listening carefully will enable you to ask questions and seek clarification about what you do not understand. Suggest ways how one can be an active participant in a meeting? List a few etiquette to be observed while in a meeting.

6. What are the four levels of comprehension? Mention any two interpretive abilities with examples.

7. Write short notes on:

A. regression

B. subvocalising

C. Creative reading

D. critical reading.

7. Write short notes on:

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A. regression

B. subvocalising

C. Creative reading

D. critical reading.

8. You are the manager of "Vikas Bank" in Gurugram. One of your valued customers, Ms. Ananya Sharma (account number ending in 7890), has recently incurred a 500 penalty due to an insufficient balance in her savings account. While the bank policy requires charging this fee, you want to ensure Ms. Sharma feels appreciated and understood, not just penalised. Write a formal letter from the bank manager to Ms. Ananya Sharma. Your letter should clearly state the reason for the charge, the amount, and when it was applied. However, the overall tone should be friendly, understanding, and reassuring, emphasising the bank's commitment to her financial well-being and offering assistance if needed.

OR

You are the Customer Relationship Head at "Connect India Broadband." You have a long-standing customer, Mr. Rakesh Kumar (account number CI-2023-555), who has generally been very reliable. However, his internet bill has been outstanding for the past three consecutive months. While you want to maintain a positive relationship, it's crucial to inform him that continued non-payment will, unfortunately, lead to service disruption. Write a letter to Mr. Rakesh Kumar. Begin by highlighting his long-standing loyalty and the quality of your service. Then, subtly and positively (without explicitly stating "you haven't paid"), inform him about the outstanding balance for the last three months. Gently explain the importance of timely payments for 

uninterrupted service and politely request him to clear his dues to continue enjoying their services. Avoid a threatening or demanding tone; instead, aim for helpful and understanding, while still conveying the seriousness of the situation.

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9. Imagine three young entrepreneurs, Rohan, Sameera, and Arjun, are having a casual breakfast at a new eco-friendly cafe in Bengaluru. They're discussing the challenges and opportunities facing India. The discussion unfolds as follows:

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Rohan and Sameera are strong advocates for prioritising environmental sustainability, even if it means slowing down certain aspects of rapid industrial growth. They argue that India's future depends on urgent action regarding climate change, pollution, and resource depletion, citing the severe impact on public health and agriculture. They believe in stricter environmental regulations and investing heavily in renewable energy and sustainable practices.

renewable energy and sustainable practices.

Arjun, while acknowledging environmental concerns, emphasises the immediate need for robust economic development and job creation, especially in rural areas. He argues that poverty alleviation and improving living standards for a vast population sometimes necessitate compromises on environmental fronts in the short term. He believes that with a stronger economy, India will eventually have more resources to invest in environmental protection.

The conversation then shifts to the role of local communities in development projects. Sameera and Arjun find common ground here. They both believe that involving local communities in the planning and execution of development projects (be it infrastructure, industry, or environmental initiatives) is crucial for their success and long-term sustainability. They argue against top-down approaches that often neglect local needs and knowledge.

Rohan, however, has a slightly different perspective. While he agrees on community involvement, he also highlights the necessity of strong, centralised government policies and expert guidance to ensure large-scale, impactful changes, particularly in areas like national infrastructure and major environmental protection programs. He worries that relying solely on local initiatives might lead to fragmented efforts and slow progress on critical national issues.

The Group Discussion Question: 

Considering the varied perspectives of Rohan, Sameera, and Arjun, and drawing upon your insights, prepare a Group Discussion on the topic:

"In the context of India's development, how can a balance be achieved between rapid economic growth and environmental sustainability? Discuss the roles of government, industry, and local communities in fostering a development model that is both prosperous and environmentally responsible."

BEGAE 182 2025 2026 - English

BEGAE-182

English Communication Skills (BEGAE-182)

Course Code: BEGAE-182/2025-26

Dear Student

You are to do one for assignment the Course titled required English Communication Skills Code BEGAE-182, which will be a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) and will carry 100 marks. It will be based on blocks 1 to 4.

Aims: This assignment is concerned mainly with assessing your application and your understanding of the course material. You are not to reproduce chunks of information from the course material but to use the skills of critical appreciation that you may have acquired during the course of study. This assignment aims to teach as well as to assess your performance.

Instructions: Before attempting the questions please read the following instructions carefully.

As in day-to-day life, planning is important in attempting the assignment as well. Read the assignment carefully, go through the units on which the questions are based; jot down some points regarding each question and then re-arrange them in a logical order. In the essay-type answer, pay attention to your introduction and conclusion. The introduction must tell you how to interpret the given topic and how you propose to develop it. The conclusion must summarize your views on the topic. Once you are satisfied with your answers, you can write down the final version for submission, writing each answer neatly and underlining the points you wish to emphasize. You should submit the assignment in your own handwriting.

Make sure that your answer:

a) is logical

b) is written in simple and correct English

c) does not exceed the number of words indicated in your questions

d) is written neatly and clearly.

Please remember that it is compulsory to submit your assignment before you can take the Term End Examination. Also remember to keep a copy of your assignment with you and to take a receipt from your Study Centre when you submit the assignment.

1. Write your Enrolment Number, Name, Full Address and Date on the top right corner of the first page of your response sheet(s).

2.Write the Course Title, Assignment Number and the Name of the Study Centre you are attached to in the centre of the first page of your response sheet(s).

BEGAE 182 2025 - English

BEGAE-182: English Communication Skills

Assignment July, 2024 & January, 2025 Sessions

(Based on Blocks 1-4)

Prog. BAEGH/2024/2025

Course Code: BEAGE-182

Max. Marks: 100

Note: Question No. 1 is compulsory. Answer any four questions from section B.

Answer any two questions from section C

Section A

1. Write short notes on any four of the following.

a) Homophones

b) Stress and Intonation

c) Style

d) Silence and its Role in Communication.

e) Macro functions of communication

OR

2 a) Substitute the word nice in the following paragraph. Change sentence construction, if necessary. 

It was a nice morning.

We went out for a nice picnic to a nice park near our house.

The food was nice and we played nice games.

We enjoyed the nice outing.

2 b) What are the different meanings of the word light? Use the word in sentences to bring out the different meanings.

Section B

3. Discuss the difference between conversation and other speech events. Give examples.

4. Which mode of communication would you adopt in the following situations?

a) The message is urgent.

b) The message is important and lengthy.

c) The message sent should be available in the records.

d) You have to consult your boss, who is out of town, urgently and make a quick decision.

5. Given below are some phrases. How will you make them sound less impersonal?

a) The customers will appreciate the fact that the company is giving a 10% discount on computers this month.

b) Further to your recent communication, please find enclosed the requested quotation.

c) If the customers have any further questions they should contact the company at 9886745612.

d) It was discovered that the salary totals were incorrect.

e) The list of the names and the number of people attending the course has not been finalized.

6. a) Rewrite these wordy phrases in simpler English.

1) In the course of...

2) During such time that

3) In spite of the fact that...

4) Anything over and above this

5) For a period of 14 days...

6) Up to a maximum of four people ...

7) It would be appreciated if you would...

8) I am writing with reference to....

9) At this moment in time

10) In accordance with your request

7. Try to write the following sentences in simpler English: (Any 5)

a. The duty of a clerk is to check all incoming mail and to record it.

b. The current focus of the medical profession is disease prevention.

c. A shortage of tellers at our branch office on Friday and Saturday during rush hours has caused.

d. Customers to become dissatisfied with the service.

e. She has the ability to influence the outcome.

f. It is necessary that we take a stand on this pressing issue.

SECTION-C

Answer any 2 questions from this section.

8. Here is a beginning for a paragraph (of definition). Complete the paragraph by explaining both the positive and negative sides of liberty as you perceive it.

In the dictionary, liberty is defined as freedom from external restraints or compulsion. The definition is not incorrect but is too narrow, because liberty means freedom from having to do something, as well as freedom to do something. In this sense, liberty may be said to possess two sides - a positive and a negative.

9. You have been asked by a Tourist/Travel Magazine to introduce your City/Town/Village to foreign visitors. Write a physical description, including the location, layout, geographical and architectural features. Some reference to history may be appropriate. Your description must make your area sound interesting and attractive as a tourist destination. Write in 200 words.

10. In what sense is reading called "a psycholinguistic guessing game"? Explain. How is one 'selective' in reading? What are the four levels of comprehension? Mention any two interpretive abilities with examples.

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