UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL PUNJAB

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE

MID-TERM EXAMINATION (Spring 2024)

COURSE TITLE: ENGLISH 3/ TECHNICAL AND REPORT WRITING (FOITCS)

OBJECTIVE (VERSION A)

Course Coordinator: Ms. Tayyaba Murtaza, Ms. Tahira Munir Semester: Spring 2024

Course Code: ENG203 Marks: 15

Duration: 30 Minutes Date:

Name: ______________________________ Registration Number______________________

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write your name and registration number in the spaces provided.
2. Part one (objective) is of 15 marks.
3. The time to solve and return the objective paper is 30 minutes.
4. Mark your answers correctly. Cutting, overwriting, or double-marking the option is not
allowed and will be considered a mistake.
5. NO EXTRA TIME SHALL BE GIVEN.
6. If the student is caught practising/possessing any cheating material or is found guilty of
plagiarism, his/her paper shall be cancelled.

15

Marks Allowed Marks Obtained

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Instructor’s Signature
Q1.
A. Choose the correct option from the following. (10 marks)
1. Which of the following is an example of clear communication in an email?
a. "We request that you swiftly respond to the inquiry."
b. "Please provide your feedback as soon as possible."
c. "At your earliest convenience, please let us know your thoughts."
2. Which of the following is a clear, direct statement?
a. "It is the case that the majority of individuals will come to the understanding that
this is accurate."
b. "Most people will agree with this."
c. "Under ordinary circumstances, the consensus among the populace might lean
towards this viewpoint."
3. Which of the following best represents a concise communication?
a. Writing a detailed email with multiple attachments.
b. Sending a link to a comprehensive report in a message.
c. Sending a brief summary in a separate document.
4. Which sentence is the most concise and to the point?
a. "As a matter of fact, the plan that we discussed yesterday is going to be
implemented soon."
b. "The plan we discussed yesterday will be implemented soon."
c. "At the moment, the plan we talked about previously is going to be executed in
the near future."
5. Which of the following sentences is an example of non-sexist language?
a. "The chairperson should make a decision."
b. "The foreman is in charge of the project."
c. "The actress was excellent in her performance."
6. Which sentence uses non-sexist language?
a. "The chairman of the board will deliver the keynote address."
b. "The workman finished the job on time."
c. "The flight attendants greeted the passengers warmly."
7. Which sentence is the most accurate description of the data presented?
a. "The survey results imply everyone was satisfied with the service."
b. "The survey data suggests most participants were satisfied with the service."
c. "It is clear that the survey shows dissatisfaction was prevalent among the
participants."
8. Choose the most accurate statement:
a. "The test scores were exceptionally high."
b. "The majority of test scores were above the class average."
c. "All students scored perfectly on the test."
9. Identify the sentence in active voice:
a. "The proposal was approved by the committee."
b. "The committee approved the proposal."
c. "The policy was revised by the team."
10. Which sentence is in passive voice?
a. "The team finished the project ahead of schedule."
b. "The construction crew repaired the road."
 c. "The decision was made by the board of directors."

B. Revise the following sentences by correcting the underlined errors related to

technical writing conventions. (5 marks)
1. The project, which was quite significant in scope and impact, faced many unforeseen
challenges, causing setbacks and delays in the overall completion timeline.
The project faced many unexpected challenges, causing setbacks and delays in the
overall completion timeline.

2. The arrangement of the meeting was difficult because of the various conflicting
schedules and different time zones.
Scheduling the meeting was challenging due to conflicting schedules and time zones.

3. There is a possibility that we may be able to accommodate your request depending on

certain factors, but we can't guarantee it yet.
We may accommodate your request, depending on certain factors, but we can't
guarantee it yet.

4. To begin the project, we first have to take into account a variety of different elements.
To begin the project, we must consider several elements first.

5. The new product line is expected to sell like hotcakes

We expect the new product line to perform well.
 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL PUNJAB

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE

MID-TERM EXAMINATION (Spring 2024)

COURSE TITLE: ENGLISH 3/ TECHNICAL AND REPORT WRITING (FOITCS)
SUBJECTIVE (VERSION A)
Course Coordinator: Ms. Tayyaba Murtaza, Ms. Tahira Munir Semester: Spring 2024

Course Code: ENG203 Marks: 20 marks

Duration: 60 Minutes Date:

Name: ______________________________ Registration Number______________________

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Write your name and registration number in the spaces provided.

2. Write complete answers to all questions.
3. Part two (subjective) is of 20 marks.
4. The time to solve and return the subjective paper is 60 minutes.
5. NO EXTRA TIME SHALL BE GIVEN.
6. If the student is caught practising/possessing any cheating material or is found guilty
of plagiarism, his/her paper shall be cancelled.

20

Marks Allowed Marks Obtained

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Instructor’s Signature
Q 2. You are managing a project that has faced delays. Write a memo to the
stakeholders to update them on the current status and the revised timeline.

Write a memorandum to your team members in about 150 words. In your

memorandum, you must include the following:

 Discuss the challenges you have faced during the development of the mobile
application.
 Suggest potential solutions to address these challenges.
 Request your team members to share their thoughts and ideas on how to
improve the application.
(10
Marks)

Q3. Paraphrase the following and include IEEE citation (in-text and complete
reference).
(10 Marks)
In recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed many aspects of
our daily lives. AI is like a digital assistant that can perform tasks such as understanding
human speech, recognizing images, and making decisions based on vast amounts of data.
This technology is not only revolutionizing industries like healthcare and finance but also
enhancing the efficiency of everyday activities, such as navigation apps and virtual personal
assistants. Think of AI as a smart tool that helps us analyze information, automate repetitive
tasks, and create new solutions. The growing use of AI raises important ethical questions,
such as privacy concerns and the potential for bias in AI-driven decisions. Nonetheless, the
future of AI holds great promise for improving our world in numerous ways.

Source:
Name of the author: Emily Roberts
Article title: The Promise and Challenges of AI in Modern Society
Journal title: Journal of Emerging Technologies
Volume: 15
Page range: 45-58
Date: 10th February 2024

In recent times, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted various
aspects of our daily lives. AI can be seen as a digital helper that performs tasks such as
understanding human language, recognizing images, and making decisions based on
extensive data sets. This technology not only transforms industries such as healthcare and
finance but also streamlines everyday activities, such as navigation apps and virtual personal
assistants. AI serves as a smart tool that aids in analyzing information, automating routine
tasks, and developing new solutions. The expanding use of AI brings important ethical
considerations, such as privacy issues and the possibility of bias in AI-based decisions.
Despite these challenges, AI's future potential offers promising advancements for enhancing
our world in numerous ways (Roberts, 2024).

Reference:

[1] E. Roberts, "The Promise and Challenges of AI in Modern Society," Journal of Emerging
Technologies, vol. 15, pp. 45-58, Feb. 2024.