BEGAE-182 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BEGAE-182 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Structured previous year question paper for BEGAE-182, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 7
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
CBCS (GENERAL AND HONS.)
ABILITY ENHANCEMENT
(COMPULSORY) / B. A. (VOCATIONAL
STUDIES) MICRO SMALL AND
MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (BAVMSME)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BEGAE-182 : ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : All questions are compulsory.
Q1.Answer any four of the following questions in about 100 words each : 4×5=20
(i) What are the macro function s of communication ?
(ii) How is a conversation different from other speech events ?
(iii) What aspects should be kept in mind to ensure the success of a meeting ? [ 2 ] BEGAE–182
(iv) Explain with suitable examples how new words are built through affixation and compounding.
(v) Describe with suitable examples, the four basic forms of discourse.
(vi) Explain how visual aids can be used to make presentations more effective. Support your answer with examples.
Q2.You are planning to visit Singapore during the vacation. Wri te out a dialogue in 10 turns, where you discuss travel plans, arrangement of accommodation etc. with your travel agent.
Q3.Write a well-structured essay on any one of the following topics :
(i) The internet as tool for teaching/learning
(ii) Globalisation and its effects on Indian society.
Q4.You have been offered a job as an analyst in a firm. Write a formal letter of acceptance to the head of the firm. 10 A group of five students have been given the topic : “Making our Cities Pollution free.” Write out a group discussion based on this topic.
Q5.What are the barriers to communication ?
Q6.Explain the three broad categories under which such barriers can be classified.
Q7.What are the four levels of reading comprehension ? Explain briefly wi th suitable examples.