IGNOU BEGAE-182 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

CBCS (GENERAL AND HONS.)

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT (COMPULSORY) /

B.A. (VOCATIONAL STUDIES) MICRO, SMALL

AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (BAVMSME)

Term-End Examination

December, 2022

BEGAE-182 : ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : All questions are compulsory. Question no. 1

carries 20 marks.

I. Answer any four of the following qu estions in

about 100 words each : 45=20

(i) Describe two functions that visuals help us

to perform easily and effectively.

(ii) What is the a ppropriate language and tone

while attending a meeting and why ?

(iii) What is non-verbal communication ?

(iv) What are the various macro-functions of

communication ?

(v) Write a short note on the ‘Essentials of a

Group Discussion’.

(vi) Explain ‘ Interpretive reading’ , with

examples.

BEGAE-182 2

II. Write a formal letter to the Director of a firm ,

stating your acceptance of the offer of

appointment as a Research Associate in the firm.

Also mention the time needed for joining. The

letter should be addre ssed to the Director of the

firm. 10

III. Prepare a five-minute presentation on ‘ How to

prepare for a job interview.’ 10

IV. Write a group discussion (among f ive students)

on any one of the following topics : 10

(i) Is social media making us less social ?

(ii) Can money make us happy ?