BEGAE-182 · June 2023 · English

IGNOU BEGAE-182 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Structured previous year question paper for BEGAE-182, June 2023 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8

Verified: 5 Aug 2026

CBCS (GENERAL AND HONS.)

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT

(COMPULSORY)/B. A. (Vocational

Studies) Micro Small And Medium

Enterprises (BAVMSME)

Term-End Examination

June, 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 elements of communication ?

Q2.Describe each element briefly with suitable examples.

(ii) What are the various types of speech events ? Support your answer with examples of each type.

(iii) What are the rules to be followed to make a group discussion successful ?

(iv) What are the ben efits of using visual aids in presentations ?

(v) What are „homonyms‟ and „homophones‟ ?

Q3.Give examples of both.

(vi) What do you understand by „ critical reading‟ ?

Q4.You are attending an international conference in your city and have just met a participant from Singapore. Write a dialogue in 10 turns where both of you introduce yourselves to each other and exchange your views about the conference. 10 Write a well-structured essay on any one of the following topics :

(i) India–a global tourist destination of the 21st century.

(ii) Career paths for young Indians : prospects and possibilities.

Q5.You have been offered a job as copy editor in a publishing firm. Write a formal letter of acceptance to the head of the firm. 10 A group of five stud ents have been given the topic : Saving India‟s Rivers : a Major Environmental Concern.

Q6.Write out a group discussion on this topic. [ 4 ]

Q7.“Good readers operate at four interrelated levels of meaning.” 10 What are the four levels of meaning ?

Q8.How does written communication differ from oral communication ? Describe three situations where you would prefer to use written communication and explain the reasons for your choice.