PCA105 Foundation English PGDCA Question Paper : tmu.ac.in

University : Teerthanker Mahaveer University
College : Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Management And Computer Applications
Degree : PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application)
Subject : PCA105 Foundation English
Semester : I
Document Type : Question Paper
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Foundation English :

PGDCA FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2010-11
Course Code : PCA105
Paper ID: 0111119

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Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 75
Note : Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
1. Answer any five of the following (limit your answer in 50 words). (3×5=15)
a) Write whether the nouns underlined are countable or uncountable :
i) Do you take onion- Give me one onion.ii) Let me enjoy this music.
iii) How many dogs do you have-
b) Define adjective. Give two examples.
c) What is homophone- Give two examples.
d) What is prefix- Give two examples.
e) What are the 7c’s of communication-
f) What is a report- Why a report is written- \
g) What are the central components of a paragraph-
h) Write a note on the importance and need of oral communication.

2. Identify the subject and the predicate parts in the following sentences :
a) Mangoes are fruits.b) My branch is electrical.
c) Information technology is a new subject.
d) This is the last sentence of the exercise.
e) The degradation of standards has affected education.
f) There is a lady waiting for you.

3. Substitute one word for the parts underlined in the sentences given below : (12)
a) She must consult a doctor who treats mental ailments.
b) A lizard is an animal that creeps on the ground.
c) There is something which cannot be explained.
d) King Henry was an absolute ruler.
e) One who knows many languages-
f) He delivered his first speech in public.

4. Write a note on the process of communication. (12)
5. Write a note on the structure of a report. (12)
6. Write a paragraph on any one of the following topics (Word limit 200)
a) God lives in small things b) We live in deeds, not in years.
7. Write an application for a job. (Any job of your choice) (12)
8. What is communication- Write a note on the importance of communication. (12)

PGDCA I (First) Semester Examination 2014-15 :
Course Code : PCA105
Paper ID : X801205
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 70
Max Marks : 75
Note : Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
1. Answer any five of the following (limit your answer in 50 words). (4×5=20)
a) Explain interjection and its role in a sentence.
b) Write a note on different kinds of adverbs.

c) Differentiate between homophones and homonyms.
d) Write the definition of noun with four examples.
e) Explain prefix and suffix with suitable examples.

f) What do you understand by dyadic communication?
g) What are the basics of power-point presentation?
h) What are the steps for writing a comprehension?

2. Write a note on language as a tool of communication. (10)
3. Define informal communication and discuss its merits and demerits. (10)
4. What is a report? Give the characteristics and purpose of writing a report. (10)

5. What are the essentials of a good business letter? (10)
6. Draft a letter placing an order for thirty DeskJet printers. Invent necessary details. (10)
7. Discuss the importance of audio-visual aids in Business Communication. (10)
8. What factors would you keep in mind for preparing for an interview?

PGDCA I (First) Semester Examination 2012-13 :
1. Answer any five of the following (limit your answer in 50 words). (4×5=20)
a) Give four examples of verb phrase.
b) Define adjective and mention its various parts.

c) What do you understand by the term “word formation”?
d) Explain conjunction and its role in a sentence.
e) Describe meaning and significance of communication.

f) What are the semantic barriers to communication?
g) What is a report?
h) What important points must be include in a covering letter?

2. “Communication is a two-way process.” Explain in this context the elements of communication process. (10)
3. What are the various barriers to communication? How can these be overcome? Explain with suitable examples. (10)

4. Define an “adverbial”. Write five sentences using five different types of adverbials. Identify and name the adverbials used. (10)
5. What steps are involved in reading a comprehension? (10)