Question Bank Assignment

UNIT-1
1. Which of the following sentences uses a modal verb correctly?
a) She cans speak French fluently.
b) He may to arrive late due to traffic.
c) They must to finish the project by Friday.
d) We should bring an umbrella in case it rains.
Answer: d) We should bring an umbrella in case it rains.
2. In the conditional sentence "If I had studied harder, I ____________ the exam,"
what should be the correct word in the blank?
a) will pass
b) pass
c) would have passed
d) passed
Answer: c) would have passed
3. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb concord?
a) The team is playing well today.
b) The team are playing well today.
c) The team be playing well today.
d) The team am playing well today.
Answer: a) The team is playing well today.
4. Choose the pair of words that are commonly confused:
a) affect / effect
b) accept / except
c) their / there
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
5. Which word is a one-word substitute for "a person who is extremely idealistic,
unrealistic, and impractical."?
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a) Quixotic
b) biologist
c) philanthropist
d) bibliographer
Answer: a) Quixotic
6. Identify the synonym for "begin":
a) cease
b) commence
c) conclude
d) continue
Answer: b) commence
7. What is the antonym of "brave"?
a) fearless
b) courageous
c) timid
d) valiant
Answer: c) timid
8. Which of the following words contains a prefix?
a) playing
b) unhappy
c) faster
d) sleeping
Answer: b) unhappy
9. In the word "unhappiness," what is the suffix?
a) un-
b) -ness
c) happy
d) un
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Answer: b) -ness
10. Correct the error in the sentence: "She don't like spicy food."
a) She don't
b) like
c) spicy
d) food
Answer: a) She don't --> She doesn't
11. Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:
a) The cat is black white and orange.
b) The cat is black, white, and orange.
c) The cat, is black white and orange.
d) The cat is black white, and orange.
Answer: b) The cat is black, white, and orange.
12. Identify the error in the sentence: "He explained her the rules of the game."
a) He
b) explained
c) her
d) of the game
Answer: c) her --> to her
13. Which of the following sentences uses an Indianism?
a) Please do the needful at the earliest.
b) I will revert back to you shortly.
c) Let's do lunch sometime.
d) He is on leave today.
Answer: a) Please do the needful at the earliest.
14. Correct the slang error in the sentence: "That movie was totally lit!"
a) That
b) movie
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c) totally
d) excellent
Answer: d) lit --> excellent
15. Choose the correct word formation for the root word "play":
a) playing
b) player
c) playful
d) played
Answer: c) playful
16. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a modal verb?
a) They must to finish their homework.
b) She cans speak three languages fluently.
c) You should to come with us to the party.
d) We might go to the beach tomorrow if it's sunny.
Answer: d) We might go to the beach tomorrow if it's sunny.
17. In the conditional sentence "If I had known, I ____________," what should be the
correct word in the blank?
a) will come
b) would come
c) come
d) came
Answer: b) would come
18. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb concord?
a) The students is studying for their exams.
b) The students are studying for their exams.
c) The students be studying for their exams.
d) The students am studying for their exams.
Answer: b) The students are studying for their exams.
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19. Choose the pair of words that are commonly confused:
a) allusion / illusion
b) lose / loose
c) capital / capitol
d) all of the above
Answer: d) all of the above
20. Which word is a one-word substitute for "a person who hates women"?
a) misogynist
b) philanthropist
c) feminist
d) pacifist
Answer: a) misogynist
21. Identify the synonym for "happy":
a) jubilant
b) sad
c) angry
d) indifferent
Answer: a) jubilant
22. What is the antonym of "beautiful"?
a) pretty
b) ugly
c) attractive
d) gorgeous
Answer: b) ugly
23. Which of the following words contains a prefix?
a) playing
b) unhappy
c) faster
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d) sleeping
Answer: b) unhappy
24. In the word "unhappiness," what is the suffix?
a) un-
b) -ness
c) happy
d) un
Answer: b) -ness
25. Correct the error in the sentence: "He don't speak Spanish very well."
a) He don't
b) speak
c) Spanish
d) very well
Answer: a) He don't --> He doesn't
Fill in the Blanks:

a) He ____ speak four languages including French. (may/can)

b) ______ we interrupt him? (Dare/Ought)
c) A boy with his sister and brother ___ standing at the gate. (is/are)
d) I won’t go to the wedding ___I am invited. (if/unless)
e) If you don’t water the plants, they die. This sentence is a type of ____conditional.
(first/ zero)
f) If they had taken him to the hospital sooner, he ______ died. (would not have/could
not have)
Do as directed:
a) I have to go now, see you ______. (later/latter)
b) Use the prefix and make a word: ‘Dis’
c) Give Synonyms for the word: ‘Pinnacle’
d) Give one-word substitution: The practice of protecting systems, networks, and
programs from digital attacks, theft, and damage to ensure the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of information.
e) Use the suffix and make a word: ‘ly’
Identify the error and rewrite the sentence: When students reached (a)/ to the class
(b)/ the teacher (c)/ had already starting teaching. (d)

UNIT-II
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1. Define and discuss the following terms with examples.
Synonyms, Antonyms and One Word Substitution.
2. Explain the following terms with examples:
a) Commonly confused pair of words b) Prefixes, c) Suffixes
3. Discuss the conditional type of sentences with examples.

4. Do as directed:
a) Fill in the blank with the correct word: She is allergic to ___ (their/there) cat.
b) Fill in the blank with a single word substitute: The fear of heights is known
as ___.
c) Fill in the blank with a synonym for the word provided: The party was
extremely ___ (fun).
d) Identify the error in the sentence and rewrite it correctly: The book's are on
the table.
e) Rewrite the sentence using the second conditional: If he had time, he would
go to the gym.
5. Write your expressions for the below-given situations:
a) Expressing gratitude for receiving the award of the best student of the year
b) Give your feedback on the expert session that you have attended
c) Congratulate your friend on winning in Elocution competition
6. Write your opinions on any TWO topics:
a) How does posting our photographs on social media invite a cyber threat?
b) Cybersecurity Education: Bridging the Gap between Knowledge and Action.
c) The Power of Prompt Engineering in Chat GPT
7. Discuss the 5W1H in effective presentation skills?
8. Discuss the importance of various presentation starters in making a
presentation memorable and persuasive.
9. Write an email to your class teacher, explaining the status of your assignment,
request to extend the deadline, and write about the challenges you are facing
in completing the assignment.
10. Draft an inquiry letter to HP Computers Ltd., requesting information about their
available laptops, including details on pricing, specifications, special offers,
warranty terms, and any additional services provided.
11. How can visual aids enhance a presentation? Provide examples of effective and
ineffective use.
12. List the qualities of an effective speaker.
13. What are the components of oral communication?
14. Discuss the elements of oral communication.
15. Explain the different forms of oral communication.
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16. What are some common mistakes to avoid when participating in a group
discussion, and how can they be mitigated?
17. Discuss the types of Group Discussion with examples.
18. Write your responses in one or two lines for the following situations:
a) Congratulate your friend on winning a competition.
b) Request permission to leave the classroom for a moment.
c) Give a suitable response to the following request: "Could you please pass
me the data sheet?"
19. Draft a conversation between two friends planning a weekend outing. Include
discussions about activities, transportation, and timing.
20. Write a dialogue between a student and a teacher requesting an extension on
a homework assignment. The student should provide reasons, and the teacher
should respond accordingly.
21. Write a role play a dialogue between two classmates discussing their study
plans for an upcoming exam. Include sharing study strategies, offering help, and
setting study dates.
UNIT – III
1. Define the term presentation and explain its significance in various contexts
such as academia, business, or public speaking.
2. Discuss the essential components of a presentation, including content, visuals,
delivery style, and audience engagement strategies.
3. Explain the importance of structuring a presentation with an introduction,
body, and conclusion.
4. Outline the steps involved in planning an effective presentation, from defining
objectives to selecting appropriate content and resources.
5. Discuss the significance of audience analysis in tailoring presentations to meet
the needs and expectations of diverse audiences.
6. Discuss the role of storytelling in engaging audiences and conveying key
messages effectively during a presentation.
7. What do you mean by Minutes of Meeting? Discuss its objectives.
8. Identify common boredom factors that can detract from the effectiveness of a
presentation and strategies to mitigate them.
9. Explore various attention-grabbing techniques such as compelling visuals,
provocative questions, or startling statistics.
10. Discuss the process of preparing a press release, outlining the essential
elements such as headline, body, quotes, and contact information.
11. Explain the importance of official correspondence in organizational
communication, highlighting its role in conveying messages to higher
authorities effectively.
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12. Provide a step-by-step guide for drafting a classified advertisement,
highlighting essential components such as content, format, and style.
13. Differentiate between classified and display advertisements, providing
examples of each.
14. Outline the elements that should be included in an agenda for a business
meeting.
15. Explain the importance of minutes of meeting and the key information they
should contain.
16. Draft a NOTICE for the students of your department, informing them about
the NDLI lecture series on Effective Public Speaking. Provide required details
such as date, time, registration link, expert name, etc.
17. What are the key objectives of a group discussion?
18. What are the essential components of a notice? Explain each briefly.
19. Describe the formatting guidelines for drafting a notice effectively.
20. Provide examples of situations where notices play a crucial role in
organizational communication.
21. Discuss the purpose of creating an agenda before a business meeting. Why is
it important?
22. Explain the key elements that should be included in the minutes of a meeting.
23. Provide guidelines for writing a clear and concise memo.
24. Discuss the importance of maintaining professionalism and confidentiality in
memo writing.
25. Explain the significance of the subject line in an email. How does it impact
email effectiveness?
26. Discuss the importance of clarity and brevity in email communication.
27. Describe the purpose of a press release and its role in public relations.
28. Discuss the structure and format of a typical press release.
29. Provide tips for crafting an attention-grabbing headline for a press release.
30. Discuss the essential components of minutes, including action items and
decisions made.
31. You are Dr. Kruti Bhatt, a customer of HDFC Bank located in Mehsana. Write
a formal letter addressed to the Branch Manager requesting the quarterly e-
statement for your savings account. Ensure to include all necessary details and
maintain a polite tone.
32. Draft a letter to the Branch Manager of private general insurance player with
required supporting documents to issue duplicate insurance policy document
in lieu of the lost one.
33. Write a formal letter of application applying for the position of Junior
Software Developer at Dell Tech Solutions. Include your qualifications,
relevant experience, and reasons for seeking the position.
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34. You are a computer science student at Ganpat University. Write a letter
requesting a leave of absence from your studies due to personal reasons.
Provide details about the duration of leave and any relevant circumstances.

35. Imagine you are a software engineer at a leading IT company. Write a formal
letter to your manager requesting additional resources or tools necessary
for a project you are working on. Justify the need for these resources and
their importance to the project's success.

36. You are a sales representative at a software company. Write a persuasive

sales letter to a potential client introducing a new software product.
Highlight the product's features, benefits, and how it can address the client's
specific needs.

37. You recently graduated with a degree in computer science and are seeking
employment. Write a job application letter to a software development
company expressing your interest in a software engineer position
advertised by them. Outline your qualifications, skills, and enthusiasm for
the role.

38. Write a formal letter of resignation to your current employer as a computer

science professional. Express gratitude for the opportunities provided and
provide details about your last working day. Maintain professionalism and
positivity throughout the letter.

39. You are a computer science enthusiast who recently attended a workshop
on artificial intelligence organized by Department of Computer Science,
Ganpat University. Write a letter to the workshop organizers expressing
appreciation for the valuable insights gained and any feedback or
suggestions for improvement.

40. You are a computer science student organizing a coding competition at

Ganpat University. Write a letter to potential sponsors seeking financial or
material support for the event. Clearly outline the benefits for sponsors and
provide details about sponsorship packages available.

41. Craft an email requesting a certificate of completion or participation for a

computer science workshop or seminar attended at Ganpat University.
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42. Draft an email to the faculty coordinator of Ganpat University's Computer
Science department, proposing a new elective course or workshop idea and
outlining its potential benefits for students.

43. Compose an email to the IT support team at Ganpat University, reporting

technical issues with the university's online learning platform and
requesting prompt assistance for resolution.

44. Craft an email to the dean or relevant authority at Ganpat University,

expressing concerns about the outdated computer equipment in the
computer labs and advocating for an upgrade to enhance the learning
experience for students.

45. Write an email to the student body of Ganpat University, inviting them to
participate in a coding competition or hackathon organized by the
Computer Science department and providing details about registration,
rules, and prizes.