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ADL-21 BUSINESS LANGUAGE

ASSIGNMENT 'A'ASSIGNMENT 'B'ASSIGNMENT 'C'

SUBMITTED BY:SAHIL JASSAL

PEN:A1921210014(el) BBA (JULY 2010-11)

ASSIGNMENT- A

Q.1 In each of the sentences given below find out the correct form of subject-verb

agreement:

1. Either the physicians in this hospital or the chief administrator _are___ going to have

to make a decision.

a) is b) are c) were

2. _is_____ my boss or my sisters in the union going to win this grievance?

a) is b) are c) was

3. Some of the votes __seems________ to have been miscounted.

a) seem b) seems c) seemed

4. The tornadoes that tear through this county every spring _are____ more than just a

nuisance.

a) are b) is c) was

5. Everyone selected to serve on this jury _have____ to be willing to give up a lot of time.

a) have b) has c) had

Q.2) Fill in the correct prepositions.

1. Peter is playing tennis _on____Sunday.

a) at b) on c) from d) of

2. My brother's birthday is__on_______ the 5th of November.

a) of b) in c) on d) at

3. I don't like walking alone in the streets __at_____ night.

a) in b) on c) of d) at

4. My friend has been living in Canada___for_____ two years.

a) is b) of c) at d) for

5. I have been waiting for you__since__________ seven o'clock.

a) since b) of c) for d) in

Q.3 Complete the sentences with suitable articles: (a, an or the)

1) She has never been to _the_____Alps before.

2) Emily needs ___a____ new desk in her room.

3) She has __an____ exercise book in her school bag.

4) There is a new English book on _the______ desk.

. 5) He is drinking _a____ cup of coffee.

ASSIGNMENT – B

Q.1 Explain the steps and process involved in a presentation.

Ans : Steps and process involved in presentation

1 : COLLECTING AND UNDERSTANDING INFORMATION: The essential ingredient

for a good paper presentation is that one should thoroughly understand the paper and the

points which we are trying to present.

2 : ORGANISING THE INFORMATION: 0nce the information is collected and perceived, It

involves the process of organizing the information in a systematic manner. The organized

information must be smooth but at the same time it should not appear scripted

3: EVALUATION: The evaluation allows the speaker to get feed back on how the audience

react to and perceive the presentation

4 : INTERACTING WITH LEARNERS AND TEACHERS: An important aspect of giving a

presentation is interacting with learners and teachers and dealing with the questions.

Interacting is a good thing as it means that the people are listening Interaction with

learners and teachers enables the speaker to build up the confidence level as it makes the

speaker comprehend the wider aspect of the subject/topic. The ideas or suggestions from

the teachers helps the speaker to enhance the learning . It also serves as a central to the

learning process. It also increases motivation and interest in the subject.

Q.2 Define a formal report. Explain structure of a formal written report.

Ans : Formal report : 'Formal Report Writing' ensures that more angles are sought, and

so as a consequence the Formal Report is more detailed and longer.

Be aware of the purpose of the report. A reports objectives are:

- To provide information

- To analyse facts

- To put forward ideas

- To recommend a course of action

THE STRUCTURE OF FORMAL REPORT WRITING

1. Title Page2. Summary3. Contents Page4. Acknowledgements5. Terms of Reference6. Introduction7. Method(s) of Investigation8. Facts / Findings9. Conclusion10.Action Taken11. Recommendations

Q.3.Explain the types of interviews and what are the preparation one should incorporate

for the interview.

Ans : TYPE OF INTERVIEWS :

1. The Screening Interview

2. The Traditional Interview

3. The Behavioral Interview

4. Phone Interview

5. The Case Interview

6. The Panel or Group Interview

7. The Mealtime Interview

8. Situational Interview

9. Stress Job Interviews

A thorough preparation - is the most important step you can take to performing well. you

need to be aware of your own selling points. Ask yourself, "What am I good at?" and "What

do I want in this job?". As a checklist, be sure to:

• Find out the details of the position - especially those qualities that the employer is

looking for. You might ask for a position description prior to your interview, or speak

to someone doing similar work, about his or her job.

• Research the organisation - find out about specific facts about the business, e.g.

what its products and services are; and how many stores and offices it has, and

their location. Employers like applicants who are keen to work for their business,

and showing initiative in researching the company is an effective way of

demonstrating this. You might want to talk to someone who either works for, or has

knowledge of, the business in question.

• Be clear about your skills and abilities, personal qualities and experience - One of

the best ways to demonstrate your skills is to relate them to practical examples. For

example, you might have been captain of a sporting team or interest group. What

does this translate to? It's a good way of demonstrating your leadership and

interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to accept responsibility. You must be

prepared to talk about yourself (without overdoing it), so be forthcoming with

information about you.

• Think about questions you may be asked - when preparing answers to questions

likely to be asked, it is important to keep in mind what it is that employers are really

seeking in an employee. Anticipating what you might be asked is a good way to

approach it.

CASE- STUDY

CULTURAL GROWTH

Cultural growth in the twenty-first century has heightened the emphasis on interpersonal

communication in an intercultural setting. As our world grows, expands and becomes

increasingly more interconnected by various technological advances, the need for effective

interpersonal communication among differing cultures has become quite clear. Due to the

advancement of technology in today's world, a world in which some businesspeople are

involved in transactions with other businesspeople in faraway countries, the call for

knowledge of intercultural communication within this setting has become a reality.

Interpersonal communication is a form of communication that involves a small number of

people who can interact exclusively with one another and who therefore have the ability to

both adapt their messages specifically for those others and to obtain immediate

interpretations from them. Although interpersonal communication is usually thought of as

being performed in small, centralized groups, a need to broaden these groups and bring

about a general feeling of cultural awareness has become apparent. To a certain degree,

all communication could be called interpersonal, as it occurs between two or more people.

However, it is useful and practical to restrict the definition to distinguish those relationships

that involve a relatively small group of people, such as couples, families, friends,

workgroups, and even classroom groups from those involving much larger numbers of

people, as would occur in public rallies or among massive television audiences. Unlike

other forms of communication, interpersonal communication involves person-to-person

interactions. Additionally, the perception that a social bond has developed between the

interacting members, however tenuous and temporary it may seem, is also much more

likely.

Q.1 Of the following phrases, which provides the most appropriate main idea for the

passage?

a. All communication is interpersonal, and knowing how to effectively

communicate with people in foreign countries is necessary to attain

economic success.

b. Effective interpersonal communication skills are becoming increasingly

important in response to the interconnected nature of worldwide business.

c. When business people from different countries communicate efficiently,

social bonds develop between the interacting members.

d. The advancement of technology in the last 15 years has fostered a social

atmosphere on a global scale not previously imagined.

e. Interpersonal communication should be limited to small groups of people

such as couples, families, friends, workgroups and classrooms.

Ans : b

Q.2 It can be inferred from the passage that which of the following statements is

the author LEAST

likely to agree with?a. Interpersonal skills are important for camp counselors and for teachers and

educators.

b. Having knowledge about the history of the country of the people with whom

you are doing business is crucial in building a strong business relationship.

c. In today's business world, success can only be attained by rehearsing all

potential interaction scenarios when traveling to visit foreign business

partners for the first time.

d. The technological advances of the past twenty-five years have fostered in

an era of unprecedented communication between foreign businesses.

e. Interpersonal communication is usually believed to exist on a small,

centralized scale, but there are exceptions to this rule.Ans : a

Q.3 Which of the following describes the organization of the passage?a. A central, main idea is presented, and the ensuing discussion investigates

in more detail the cause and effect of the main idea.

b. A question is posed, and the ensuing examples enumerate possible

explanations for the main idea.

c. A general theme is presented, followed by a series of questions and

answers that aim to explain a commonly misunderstood phenomenon.

d. A statement is given, and the sociological and psychological analysis that

constitutes the main body of the passage strives to dispute the original idea.

e. A model for the analysis of interpersonal skills is given, and the various

features of that model are discussed and analyzed.

Ans : e

ASSIGNMENT- C

Idioms of comparison. Match the idioms in the left column with the suitable meaning in the

right and make sentences of each

1. As black as … A. a bee 5

2. As blind as … B. glass 4

3. As bold as … C. lightning 9

4. As brittle as … D. a fox 6

5. As busy as … E. the Ace of Spades 3

6. As cunning as … F. a hunter 8

7. As drunk as … G. a bat 2

8. As hungry as … H. a razor 10

9. As quick as … I. a lord 7

10. As sharp as … J. brass 1

Find out which sentence is correct from the following pair of sentences and write the

correct one (11 to 15):

11. A) The desk and the chair sits in the corner.

B) The desk and the chair sit in the corner.

Ans : a

12. A) That was Yusuf and me whom you saw.

; B) That was Yusuf and I whom you saw.

Ans : a

13. A) It was I whom called.

B) It was I who called. *

Ans : b

14. A) He took the plate off the table. *

B) He took the plate off of the table.

Ans : a

15. A) Neither of the candidates have spoken. *

B) Neither of the candidates has spoken.

Ans : a

Some of the lines in this exercise are correct; others have a word which should not be

there. Which lines are correct? Write down the wrong and the unnecessary word.

16. Mr Gupta, a principal of DPS, Mathura, has been got in trouble.

Ans : a principal : the principal

17. The notes were pinned up to the classroom wall.

Ans : to the classroom : on the classroom

18. Don't feel badly about forgetting my birthday.

Ans : feel badly : feel bad

19. I work with people that judge others by their nationalities and accents.

Ans : people that : people who judge

20. Please allow Jiya or myself to assist you.

Ans : jiya or myself : jiya or me

Match the following foreign with their meanings:

21.ad infinitum - a socially embarrassing action or mistake 23

22.bona fide – high society 22

23.faux pas - wonderful year 25

24. status quo - high society 26

25. annus mirabilis- seize the day 27

26. beau monde- the situation that exists at a particular time without any changes 24

27. carpe diem- . at first view 29

28. deus ex machina- ad infinitum 21

29. Prima facie - a great work. , 30

30. Magnum opus- a contrived device to resolve a situation 28

From the given option, choose the correct answer.

31. A ___lexicographer______ needs to be admired, for he does the colossal job of

compiling a dictionary.

a) AMATEUR b) LEXICOGRAPHER c) MARTYR d) MISANTHROPE

32. He is a real _egoist_______ because for anything he does he always expects

something in return. He is a very selfish person indeed.

a) AMATEUR b) TYRO c) EGOIST d) ICONOCLAST

33. He is a ___pyromania________. In other words he suffers from an abnormal desire to

set fire to things. However, he has no desire to harm others.

a) PYROMANIAC b) LEXICOGRAPHER c) ICONOCLAST d) TYRO

34. Sachin Tendulkar can't be considered to be an___amateur______ for he plays cricket

not just for the fun of it. He makes money out of it

too.

a) AMATEUR b) TYRO c) EGOIST d) ICONOCLAST

35. Many a noble soul fighting for a noble cause has died a ___martyr_____.

a) EGOIST b) PYROMANIAC c) TYRO d) MARTYR

36. He is an __incendiary_______for sure, because he has set fire to this building in spite

of knowing that it houses a large number of people

a) PYROMANIAC b) LEXICOGRAPHER c) ICONOCLAST d) INCENDIARY

37. He needs treatment because he walks in his sleep. He has been a

__somnabulist______for the past few years.

a) AMATEUR b) LEXICOGRAPHER c) MARTYR d) SOMNABULIST

38. You need to be patient with him. He is a_tyro______ and will take sometime before he

learns his job.

a) AMATEUR b) TYRO c) EGOIST d) ICONOCLAST

39. He hates mankind with an intensity that is shocking. Keep away from

this_misanthrope_________.

a) AMATEUR b) LEXICOGRAPHER c) MARTYR d) MISANTHROPE

40. He is a real_iconoclast_______ because for anything he does he always expects

something in return. He is a very selfish person indeed.

a) AMATEUR b) TYRO c) EGOIST d) ICONOCLAST

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