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BMS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

(An Autonomous Institute affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER

Second Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Professional Writing Skills in English

Time: 1 hr. Max. Marks: 50

Note: 1. Answer all FIFTY full questions, choosing ONE Correct option.
2. The correct option is to be shaded in the provide OMR sheet only.
3. There is no Negative Marking.
4. Shading more than 1 option, will lead to rejection of the particular question for scoring.

Q. CO,
Multiple Choice Questions Marks
No RBT
Identify the error and choose the appropriate tense forms:

Some of the students has not submitted project work. CO1, K2

01 01
a) are b) is c) have d) am

The sceneries of Kashmir are beautiful. 01 CO1, K2

02
a) is b) was c) had d) have
He have been going to the college. CO1, K2
03 01
a) has b) shall c) should d) none of these
Ram did not went to the temple yesterday. CO1, K2
04 01
a) gone b) going c) go d) none of these
Emma watch cartoons every day. CO1, K2
05 01
a) watched b) watching c) watches d) none of these
It is snowing for two days. CO1, K2
06 01
a) are been b) am been c) has been d) was been
The glass windowpane broken while the kids were playing cricket in the evening. CO1, K2
07 01
a) is break b) broke c) breaking d) had broke
The last day to submit the project was end of today CO1, K2
08 01
a) is b) are c) will d) shall
Sunny plays football since childhood. CO1, K2
09 a) has been playing b) have been playing 01
c) was been playing d) is been playing
Had you reached the station on time, You will board the train. CO1, K2
10 01
a) would b) will have c) would have d) had have
Answer the following questions by selecting the correct option
11 What is a Paragraph? 01 CO2, K2

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a) a paragraph is a unit of writing c) a unit of speaking

b) a paragraph expresses a particular topic or theme. d) a theme
The purpose of a paragraph is to ______ 01 CO2, K2
12 a) express a speaker’s thoughts on a particular point. b) introduce an idea
c) to communicate d) speak about in general
In an essay, the description of a person, place or thing is 01 CO2, K2
13
a) Descriptive b) Narrative c) Imaginative d) All the above
Initial line of a paragraph is 01 CO2, K2
14
a) key sentence b) topic sentence c) both d) none
______sentence is the last sentence in the paragraph. 01 CO2, K2
15
a) key sentence b) topic sentence c) concluding sentence d) none
The art of condensation in creative writing is synonymous with__ 01 CO2, K2
16
a) précis writing b) summary c) synopsis d) all the above
The term ‘Precis’ has originated from 01 CO2, K2
17
a) Latin b) French c) Italian d) none
Good summary must consist of 01 CO2, K2
18
a) accuracy b) brevity c) clarity d) all the above
__________ is a compact and logical piece of the passage. It carries only essential 01 CO2, K2
19 contents, taken out from the original.
a) paragraph b) essay c) gist d) all the above
____ is generally a short piece of writing outlining the writer’s perspective 01 CO2, K2
20
a) paragraph b) essay c) summary d) all the above
An introduction as well as a discussion and concluding section of a technical report 01 CO2, K2
are typically written in ……. tense
21
a) Simple continuous tense b) Past continuous tense
c) Simple Present tense d) Simple past tense
What is the correct Passive form of the sentence: “They called off the meeting” 01 CO2, K2
22 a) The meeting was called off b) The meeting were called off
c)The meetings was called off d) None of the above
What is the correct Passive form of the sentence: “The hunter killed the lion” 01 CO2, K2
23 a) The lion was killed by the hunter b) The lions were killed by the hunter
c) The lion has killed by the hunter d) None of the above
Convert into indirect speech: Maya said “I am busy now”. 01 CO2 K2
24 a) Maya said that she is busy then b) Maya said that she was busy then
c) Maya said that she was busy now d) None of the above.
…………is an essential marketing document 01 CO2, K2
25
a) Technical Report b) Technical Proposal c) User Manual d) None of the above
A proposal is a document that outlines: 01 CO2, K2
26
a) a plan of action b) request for funding c) All of the above d)None of the above
Technical Proposals 01 CO2, K2
27 a) Procures funding b) Displays a well-planned project
c) Identifies strengths and weaknesses d) All of the above
Technical proposals should be 01 CO3, K2
28
a) Complicated and vague b)Short and clear c) Informal d) None of the above
Inclusion of Appendix in a proposal comprises of 01
29 a) supporting information about the project CO2,K2
b) understanding the proposal in a better way

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c) all of the above d) None of the above

……….. gives regular updates about the progression of a particular ongoing project 01 CO2, K2
30
a) Technical report b) User Manuel c) Technical proposal d) Progress report
……… helps to analyse an experiment, theory, conclusion or validity of particular 01 CO2, K2
31 research.
a) Technical report b) User Manuel c) Technical proposal d) Progress report
Resume means 01 CO2,K2
32
a) Course of Life b) Summary c) Abstract of Job description d) None of the above
………… emphasises personal particulars like date of birth, 01 CO2, K2
33 religion, sex, race, nationality, residence, marital status, and the like
a) Bio data b) Resume c) C.V d) None of the above
……………… preferred option for fresh graduates, people looking for a career 01 CO2, K2
34 change, and those applying for academic positions.
a) Bio data b) Resume c) C.V d) None of the above
…….. kind of letter allows you to state your questions clearly and concisely 01 CO2, K2
35
a) Response letter b) Complaint letter c) Memo d) Inquiry Letter
In a letter, name should be written …… your signature 01 CO2, K2
36
a) after b) before c) together d) No name at all
Memo does not require 01 CO2, K2
37
a) Company name and address b) Date c) To d) Closing Signature
Paragraphs does not include ……. sentence 01 CO2, K2
38 a) A transition sentence b) A topic sentence
c) A conclusion sentence d) support sentences
Scanning means reading 01
a) rapidly for the main points
39 b) rapidly to find a specific piece of information CO2, K2
c) a longer text, often for pleasure with emphasis on overall meaning
d) a short text for detailed information
……. Listening is a type of listening that aims to enjoy the story, music or 01 CO2, K2
40 information you hear
a) Critical b) Relationship c) Discriminative d) Appreciative
Common Barriers to Listening does not include 01 CO2,K2
41 a) You are prejudiced or biased b) Having an open mind
c) You have preconceived ideas or bias d) Sympathizing rather than empathizing
Example for non-verbal communication is 01 CO2, K2
42
a) Shouting b) Eye Contact c) Singing d) Telephone Calls
Presentation skills include 01 CO2, K2
43 a) Accessing audience b) Repeating important points
c) Giving importance for questions from audience d) Being emotional
Skill required for Group discussion is 01 CO2, K2
a) Ability to take initiatives and have creativeness b) Flexibility and boldness.
44
c) Skill to work in a team d) Maintaining negative attitude
Tips that will not help preparing for Group discussion 01 CO2, K2
a) Review the topics and the available material
45
b) Make copious notes and highlight issues. c) Dress informally
d) Be ready with comments or question that you want to make

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What are the don’ts for group presentation 01 CO2, K2

46
a) Speak politely b) Over speak c) Dress formally d) None of the above
Worst form of communication is 01 CO2, K2
47 a) Written communication b)Verbal communication c)Third party communication
d) None of the above
Failure to communicate leads to 01 CO2, K2
48 a) Lack of specific communication b) Passive-aggressive communication
c) All of the above d) None of the above
Technical report conveys ………. information about a problem or a situation 01 CO2, K2
49
a) Casual b) Factual c) descriptive d) statistical
Technical report writing does not include 01 CO2, K2
a) Gathering information
50 b) framing the report in terms of a problem you answer
c) Using inconsistent names and vague concepts and description
d) Analysing the audience

Course Outcomes (COs):

COs At the end of the course, the student will be able to

CO-1 Understand and identify the Common Errors in Writing and Speaking.
CO-2 Enhance Technical writing and Presentation skills
CO-3 Exhibit Employment and Workplace communication skills.
CO-4 Analyse and apply various Techniques of Information Transfer through presentation in different levels
K1- Remembering K2 - Understanding K3 – Applying K4- Analysing K5 - Evaluating K6 -Creating

“Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory”

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