Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula
Common to All Disciplines | I/II Semester
3L-0T-2P 4 Credits
Unit-I: Identifying Common errors in writing
Articles, Subject-Verb Agreement, Prepositions, Active and Passive Voice, Reported Speech: Direct and Indirect, Sentence Structure.
Previous Years questions appears in RGPV exam.
Q.1) Do as directed: i) Change into Direct Speech ii) Supply a verb in agreement with its subject iii) Use appropriate punctuation marks iv) Use appropriate preposition v) Use correct article vi) Change the voice vii) Identify the error in this sentence and correct them. (Nov-2022)
Q.2) Identify the following sentences as Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory or Imperative. (June-2023)
Q.3) Answer the following as per the instructions given in the brackets: (Articles, Indirect speech, Correct verb form, Prepositions, Passive voice). (June-2023)
Q.4) Answer the following as per direction given in brackets: (Change into passive Voice, Change into Indirect speech). (Dec-2023)
Q.5) Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject. (Dec-2023)
Q.6) Determine whether each of the following statements is imperative, declarative, interrogative or exclamatory. (June-2024)
Q.7) Fill in the blanks as instructed (Verb forms, Articles, Prepositions). (June-2024)
Q.8) Change the below sentences from Passive voice to Active voice. (Dec-2024)
Q.9) Select the verb tense that corresponds with the subject correctly. (Dec-2024)
Q.10) What is the most common sentence structure? What are the elements of a sentence? (Dec-2024)
Q.11) Change the following sentences into active voice or into passive voice. (June-2025)
Q.12) Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in parentheses. (June-2025)
Expected Sample Questions for Dec-2025 Exam (Based on Syllabus Analysis)
Q.1) Rewrite the following paragraph correcting the errors in subject-verb agreement and articles. (Predicted)
Q.2) Change the narration of the following sentences (Direct to Indirect Speech and vice versa). (Predicted)
Q.3) Convert the given active voice sentences into passive voice without changing the meaning. (Predicted)
Q.4) Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions. (Predicted)
Q.5) Explain the importance of correct sentence structure in technical writing with examples. (Predicted)
Unit-II: Vocabulary building and Comprehension
Acquaintance with prefixes and suffixes from foreign languages in English to form derivatives, synonyms, antonyms, Reading comprehension.
Previous Years questions appears in RGPV exam.
Q.1) Give some important points to improve reading comprehension skills. (Nov-2022)
Q.2) Give the Synonyms of the following words. (June-2023)
Q.3) Put the words in brackets in the appropriate form (Use prefixes or suffixes). (June-2023)
Q.4) Answer the following: i) Write down the Antonyms ii) Write down the Synonyms. (Dec-2023)
Q.5) On the basis of your reading of the passage answer the following questions (Reading Comprehension). (Dec-2023)
Q.6) What is the synonyms and antonyms? Give five examples. (June-2024)
Q.7) What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix? Give examples. (June-2024)
Q.8) Add the correct prefix or suffix to the word in parenthesis. (Dec-2024)
Q.9) Write the antonyms of the following words. (Dec-2024)
Q.10) Why is reading comprehension important? How to improve comprehension? (Dec-2024)
Q.11) Fill in the blanks with the right prefix/suffix. (June-2025)
Q.12) Write antonyms of the following words. (June-2025)
Q.13) Write brief note on: SQ3R reading technique. (June-2025)
Expected Sample Questions for Dec-2025 Exam (Based on Syllabus Analysis)
Q.1) Form new words using the following prefixes and suffixes: 'inter-', 'anti-', '-ment', '-ness'. (Predicted)
Q.2) Read the provided technical passage and answer the questions that follow. (Predicted)
Q.3) Differentiate between synonyms and antonyms with suitable examples relevant to technical English. (Predicted)
Q.4) Match the following words with their correct meanings/synonyms. (Predicted)
Q.5) Explain how vocabulary building helps in effective communication. (Predicted)
Unit-III: Communication
Introduction, Meaning and Significance, Process of Communication, Oral and Written Communication, 7 c’s of Communication, Barriers to Communication and Ways to overcome them, Importance of Communication for Technical students, nonverbal communication.
Previous Years questions appears in RGPV exam.
Q.1) Write a note on significance of communication. (Nov-2022)
Q.2) Mention the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication. (Nov-2022, Dec-2024)
Q.3) Write the importance of communication for technical students. (Nov-2022)
Q.4) Explain briefly 7 C's of Communication with examples. (Nov-2022, June-2023)
Q.5) Explain, what are the barriers to communication and how can we overcome them? (Nov-2022, June-2023, June-2024, Dec-2024)
Q.6) Describe the process/cycle of Communication. Give difference between one-way Communication and two-way Communication? (Dec-2023, Dec-2024, June-2025)
Q.7) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of written communication. (Dec-2023)
Q.8) Explain: Non verbal Communication. (Dec-2023)
Q.9) List five reason why communication skills are important for you? (June-2023, June-2024)
Q.10) What is the importance of communication to students? Explain. (June-2024)
Q.11) Describe the benefits and drawbacks of written communication. (Dec-2024)
Q.12) How is written communication better than oral communication? (June-2025)
Q.13) Explain the importance of body language and gestures in the process of communication. (June-2025)
Q.14) Define barriers to communication. Explain any two barriers. (June-2025)
Q.15) How can communication be made effective? (June-2025)
Q.16) Describe: Disadvantages of oral communication. (June-2025)
Expected Sample Questions for Dec-2025 Exam (Based on Syllabus Analysis)
Q.1) Explain the process of communication with a block diagram. (Predicted)
Q.2) Discuss the various barriers to communication (Physical, Psychological, Semantic) and suggest ways to overcome them. (Predicted)
Q.3) Differentiate between oral and written communication. What are the advantages of written communication? (Predicted)
Q.4) Write a note on the importance of non-verbal communication (kinesics, proxemics, paralinguistics). (Predicted)
Q.5) Why are communication skills considered essential for engineering students in the modern workplace? (Predicted)
Unit-IV: Developing Writing Skills
Planning, Drafting and Editing, Precise Writing, Précis, Technical definition and Technical description. Report Writing: Features of writing a good Report, Structure of a Formal Report, Report of Trouble, Laboratory Report, Progress Report.
Previous Years questions appears in RGPV exam.
Q.1) Write a note on features of a good report. (Nov-2022, June-2023)
Q.2) What is writing precisely and mention the various steps to be followed in writing precise? (Nov-2022)
Q.3) Briefly explain the types of essay writing with examples. (Nov-2022)
Q.4) Elucidate the difference between laboratory report and progress report. (Nov-2022, Dec-2023)
Q.5) What do you mean by planning drafting and editing? What are the stages of planning drafting editing? (Dec-2023, June-2023, June-2024, Dec-2024)
Q.6) What is technical definition and technical description? What are technical definition terms? Explain. (Dec-2023, June-2023, June-2024)
Q.7) What is report writing? What are the structural features of report writing? (Dec-2023)
Q.8) Explain: c) Laboratory Report d) Precise Writing. (Dec-2023)
Q.9) Write a short note on Precise writing and précis. (June-2023, June-2024)
Q.10) What are the features of a new report? What are the elements and structure of news report? Explain. (June-2023, June-2024)
Q.11) Give the answer: a) Report of trouble c) Progress Report. (June-2023)
Q.12) What is the main purpose of a progress report? Explain. (June-2024)
Q.13) Provide the response: a) Trouble report c) Drafting and Editing d) Structure of a formal report. (June-2024)
Q.14) What is the introduction of a lab report? How to write a lab report? (Dec-2024)
Q.15) How do you write a trouble report? Explain the structure of a report and its purpose. (Dec-2024)
Q.16) Answer the following: a) Precise writing d) Technical Description. (Dec-2024)
Q.17) Write a paragraph on the disadvantages of Social Media. (June-2025)
Q.18) Write a précis of the following passage. (June-2025)
Expected Sample Questions for Dec-2025 Exam (Based on Syllabus Analysis)
Q.1) What is Précis writing? Discuss the steps involved in writing a good précis. (Predicted)
Q.2) Define 'Technical Definition' and 'Technical Description'. How do they differ? (Predicted)
Q.3) Explain the structure of a formal report with a neat layout. (Predicted)
Q.4) Differentiate between a Laboratory Report and a Progress Report with examples. (Predicted)
Q.5) Describe the stages of the writing process: Planning, Drafting, and Editing in detail. (Predicted)
Unit-V: Business Correspondence
Importance of Business Letters, Parts and Layout; Application, Contents of good Resume, guidelines for writing Resume, Calling/ Sending Quotation, Order, Complaint, E-mail and Tender.
Previous Years questions appears in RGPV exam.
Q.1) Explain the precautions should be taken while writing an e-mail. (Nov-2022)
Q.2) Write the importance of business letter and explain parts and layout of business letters. (Nov-2022)
Q.3) Submit a letter of application along with your resume for the post of software engineer. (Nov-2022)
Q.4) How many ways we could do business correspondence? Explain. (Nov-2022)
Q.5) Write a contents of a good resume in details. (Dec-2023)
Q.6) What do CC and BCC mean? What are the basics of email? Explain. (Dec-2023)
Q.7) Draft a tender notice for construction of a workshop building. (Dec-2023)
Q.8) Give the difference between calling quotation and sending quotation in detail. (Dec-2023)
Q.9) Explain: b) Complaint. (Dec-2023)
Q.10) Write a importance of Business Letters with a detail. (June-2023, June-2024)
Q.11) What is a letter of complaint? What are the characteristics of writing a letter of complaint? (June-2023)
Q.12) You are Sneha. Write an application to the Sub-division officer (telephones) about the complaint of your telephone disorders. (June-2023)
Q.13) Give the answer: d) E-mail and Tender. (June-2023)
Q.14) What is the difference between limited and open tender? Describe. (June-2024)
Q.15) Write a letter to enquire about course details, fees, duration etc. (June-2024)
Q.16) Provide the response: b) Guidelines for writing a resume. (June-2024, Dec-2024)
Q.17) What are Tender issues? Why is tender needed? Give answer. (Dec-2024)
Q.18) Write a letter describing your stay and providing relevant suggestions (Complaint). (Dec-2024)
Q.19) Answer the following: c) Calling Quotation. (Dec-2024)
Q.20) Write the different qualities of a good business letter. (June-2025)
Q.21) Draft a job application letter with a resume for a suitable post as advertised in a newspaper. (June-2025)
Q.22) Write an email to your HR Manager to grant sick leave for a week. (June-2025)
Q.23) Describe any two: a) Email etiquette c) Parts and layout of a business letter. (June-2025)
Expected Sample Questions for Dec-2025 Exam (Based on Syllabus Analysis)
Q.1) Draft a resume for the post of a Junior Engineer in a reputed firm including all essential sections. (Predicted)
Q.2) What are the essential parts and layout of a formal business letter? Explain with a diagram. (Predicted)
Q.3) Draft a letter of complaint regarding defective equipment received in the laboratory. (Predicted)
Q.4) Explain the difference between calling a quotation and sending a quotation with examples. (Predicted)
Q.5) Write an email to a vendor inquiring about the status of a placed order. (Predicted)