University : Teerthanker Mahaveer University
College : Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Architecture
Degree : B.Arch
Subject : AR107 Communication Techniques
Semester : I
Document Type : Question Paper
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Communication Techniques :
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2010-11
Course Code : AR107
Paper ID: 0111107
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Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 50
Note : Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
1. Answer any five of the following (limit your answer in 50 words). (2×5=10)
a) What are the functions of adjectives and adverbs-
b) What is reflexive pronoun- Give two examples.
c) Insert appropriate preposition in the spaces left blank :
i) He introduced me ……… the collector.
ii) Walking is a good exercise ………. those who lead a Sedentary life-
iii) He was asked to preside ………. the meeting.
d) Use the following phrases in sentences of your own construction :
i) To look down upon.
ii) To break down.
iii) To look into.
e) “Vocabulary knowledge is the single most important area of language competence.” Discuss.
f) Give the meaning of the following pairs of homophones & use them in sentences :
i) Site; Sight
ii) Accept; Except.
iii) Waste; Waist.
g) Join pairs of sentences by using relative pronouns :
i) Do you remember my boss- You met him at the party.
ii) The new manager will join in a week. He belongs to Hyderabad.
iii) The shaft has not been replaced. It broke yesterday.
h) Arrange the sentence parts according to any pattern to form a simple sentence :
i) A horse, Mr. Handy, bought.
ii) The son, the father, forgave, his mistake for.
iii) After, his pets, he, looks.
2. Write a report on any thing you have designed recently highlighting its efficacy in the field of architecture. (8)
3. Your uncle has sent you a present on your birthday. Write a letter thanking him how the gift is special or unique. (8)
4. What is a sentence- What are the requisites of good sentence writing- (8)
5. Write a story in which you have the following : A doctor is going to operate a man who had earlier kidnapped the doctor’s son. (Limit written 200 words) (8)
6. Expand the following proverb (any one) into a paragraph : (8)
a) Blood is thicker than water.
b) It is never too late to mend.
7. Write an essay on any one of the following topics : (8)
a) Architects’ responsibility to society.
b) We live in deeds, not in years.
8. Write a note on the uses of suffixes and prefixes in word formation. Give examples in support of your answer. (8)
B.Arch. I (First) Semester Examination 2013-14 :
1. Answer any five of the following (limit your answer to 50 words). (2×5=10)
a) His went to mine house. (correct it)
b) Give them two cusps of teas. (correct it)
c) He has been never here. (put adverb correctly)
d) The London plane takes on at 5 a.m. (correct the verb phrase)
e) What are the advantages of looking up a dictionary?
f) What are the channels of communication?
g) Give four examples of garbled sentences.
h) Give four examples of squinting construction.
2. Correct the following sentences : (8)
a) The poet and singer are coming.
b) He has coming here since Monday.
c) He returned home tomorrow.
d) He has tolding lies.
e) He always speaks lies.
f) I have looking forward to seeing you.
g) If you will write a good essay, the teacher will reward you.
h) Had you been come in time, he would have rewarded you.
3. a) Write correctly : (4)
i) imp – – tance ii) Fr – – mented
iii) L – – se iv) Tech – -cal
b) Add prefix to the following: (4)
i) possible ii) just iii) proper
iv) probable
4. a) Write synonyms of the following : (4)
i) frank ii) fool iii) fair
iv) grand
b) Write antonyms of the following: (4)
i) loose ii) ugly iii) possible
iv) difficult
5. What are the barriers to effective communication? What methods do you suggest to overcome them? (8)
6. How is language a major tool of communication? (8)
7. a) Write five loaded sentences. (4)
b) Write five good sentences. (4)
8. Write a note on parts of speech with examples. (8)