ASSIGNMENT ENGLISH AT THE WORKPLACE

(BEGLA 136)

Programme: BAG/2023-2024
Course Code: BEGLA 136
Max. Marks: 100

Answer all the given questions.

SECTION A

1. Read the following passage and answer the questions below in complete sentences:

The thought of public speaking fills many people with fear and anxiety. One way to
overcome this is by making sure that you are familiar with your subject and content.
In the case of presentations, Power Point plays an important role in guiding you
through the content of your presentation with the help of headlines and graphics.
When you move to a new slide, the headline prompts you about that to say next. This
also helps the audience to understand what you want to convey.

Power Point also offers you the advantage of illustrating your headlines with the help
of graphics like bar diagrams, pie charts, graphs, tables, pictograms etc. while these
visuals help you to cope with more complex information of data, statistics and trends,
they also enable the audience to comprehend intricate information on performance,
comparisons, predictions more easily. In other words, they help you to gain the
focused attention of your audience and alleviate your fear and anxiety.

However, a few precautions are necessary. Never fill up your slides with too many
graphic elements and animation effects. These can become a source of distraction. It
is best to choose simple designs.

The key thing here is preparation. Plan the outline of your presentation carefully so
that it is well structured. Make sure that all your headings and subheadings are up on
the slides and adequately and appropriately illustrated. Go through your slides several
times so that you are absolutely familiar with them. You will generate a deep
confidence that dispels anxiety and fear and helps you to enjoy your own presentation.

1. What problem do many presenters face? What solution does the speaker offer?
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2. How does Power Point help you in dealing with the content of your
presentation?
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3. Give a suitable title to the passage.
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2. Use the following words in sentences of your own:
2x5=10
1. Persuasive
2. Visionary
3. Icon
4. Philanthropic
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 5. Revenue

3. Rewrite/fill in the following sentences as directed:

1x5=5
1. Yahoo and Rediffmail are_____________________.
2. He said, “ I had already left” (Change into Indirect speech ).
3. Her party was ______________ (Use a Preposition)
4. _________you like some help? (Use a Modal)
5. Not ____word was said.(Use an article)

4. Write short notes of about 150 words each on the following topics:
5x5=25
1. Common trends in E-communication.
2. Difference between a portfolio and a resume.
3. Work Ethics
4. Importance of good customer service.
5. Behavioral requirements for a discussion.

SECTION B

1. You are interested in applying for the position of a manager in a marketing firm.
Write an application for this position, showing how you are suitable for thisjob.
15
2. Prepare a short CV (Curriculum Vitae) clearly mentioning your career history, skills,
achievements and other relevant details.
15
SECTION C
1. Write an outline of a presentation on the following topic:
“Gender Sensitization at the Workplace”
10
2. You are planning to appear for an interview for the position of a Research Officer in a
reputed institution. Write ten questions you expect to be asked and your
responses/answers to these questions.
10

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 BEGAE-182: English Communication Skills
Assignment July, 2023 & January, 2024 Sessions
(Based on Blocks 1 - 4)

Max. Marks: 100

Answer all questions.

1. What do you understand by the term ‘non-verbal communication’? What are its
advantages? 10

2. Write a short note on Macro functions of communication. 10

3. How do you differentiate between Group Discussions at Interviews and Group Discussions
in General? 10

4. What are “homonyms” and “homophones”? Explain with suitable examples. 10

5. What are some of the meeting etiquettes which one must follow while attending a
meeting? Also suggest ways to end a meeting. 10

6. A construction company is planning to cut down several trees in your locality to build 10
new flats. As the President of your Residential Association write a formal letter to the
editor of your local newspaper highlighting this issue.

7. You are attending an international Conference in your city. You have just met a 10
participant from the U.S.A. Write a dialogue in 10 turns where both of you get introduced
to each other and discuss your expectations from the conference.

8. Write an essay on Barriers to communication. 10

9. A group of five students have been given the topic “Environment Pollution and ways to
curb it” for group discussion. Attempt a group discussion for a set of three students. 10

10. You have been invited to speak in a webinar for high school students on the topic: 10
“Contribution of Youth in Nation building”
Write your speech in around 300 words.

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 TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

COURSE CODE : BCOC-133

COURSE TITLE : BUSINESS LAW
ASSIGNMENT CODE : BCOC-133/TMA/2022-23
COVERAGE : ALL BLOCKS
Maximum Marks: 100

Note: Attempt all the questions.

Section – A

1) Explain briefly the law relating to communication of offer, acceptance and revocation. Is (10)
there any limit of time after which an offer cannot be revoked?
2) “Insufficiency of consideration is immaterial, but a valid contract must be supported by (10)
lawful and real consideration.” Comment.
3) Enumerate the different types of partners and briefly explain the extent of their liabilities. (10)

4) “No seller of goods can give to the buyer a better title than he himself has”. Explain this (10)
rule. Are there any exceptions to this rule?
5) Discuss the essentials of a contract of bailment and state the rights and duties of a bailee. (10)

Section – B

6) Define the term “proposal”. Discuss the essentials of a valid offer. (6)
7) Define mistake and explain various types of mistakes. (6)
8) Describe the rights and liabilities of partners on dissolution of a firm. (6)
9) Distinguish between the right of lien and stoppage-in-transit. (6)
10) Discuss the common features among promissory note, bill of exchange and cheque. (6)

Section – C

11) Distinguish between : (5)

(i) Coercion and undue influence
(ii) Fraud and Misrepresentation
12) “An agreement in restraint of trade is void”. Examine this statement mentioning (5)
exceptions, if any.
13) What can’t be a partner of a Limited Liability Partnership? (5)
14) Explain the essentials of valid contract of sale. (5)