ENG201 Midterm MCQs and Short Notes

Q1. The paragraph is one of the most powerful instruments of coherence

1. True

Q2. Which of the following indicates Consideration?

Focus on negative aspects of words Focus on vivid image building words Focus on denotative rather than connotative words

3. They should have arrived by now. I wonder

What has kept them

Q4. Misconceptions lead to

1. Mass communication
2. Massive communication
3. miscommunication
4. All of the above

Q5. Developing a major speech or presentation is much like writing a

1. Memo
2. Informal report
3. thesis
4. formal report

Q6. Choose precise, concrete and familiar word for the term " render assistance to"

1. Help
2. Give
3. Succeed
4. Proceed

Q7. What is the main purpose of seven C’s in business communication?

1. To communicate easily and effectively with your readers
2. To improve non verbal skills
3. To avoid unnecessary repetition
4. To eliminate personal view
5. Sensational

of the following indicates consideration?

Q9. The oral communication is-------------- in its nature and brings back immediate result.

1. Conventional
2. Conversational
3. Communal

Q10. Which

1. Focus on ‘you’ Instead of ‘I’ or ‘we’.

Q11. The……. flow of information follows the official chain of command.

1. Verbal
2. Written
3. Formal
4. Informal

Correct answer: Formal

Q12. Formal oral reports are usually prepared well in advance of presentation and are, therefore, well- rehearsed

1. True

Q13. An underlying goal of all technical and scientific writing is to get the reader to trust the writer's

1. credibility
2. authority
3. authenticity
4. honesty

Correct answer: credibility

Q14. A carefully prepared and researched speech delivered in a conversational style is what type of delivery mode?

1. Impromptu mode
2. Memorized Mode
3. Extemporaneous mode
4. Reading mode

Correct answer: Extemporaneous mode

15. A

is a suggestion separate from the usual definition of a word.

1. Denotation
2. Description
3. Connotation
4. Specification

Correct answer: Denotation

Q16. Which of the following is an example of negative emphasis?

1. To maintain your good credit rating, follow these
2. It will be impossible for us to open an account for you until you send us your signature card
3. Thank you for your help
4. None of the above

Q17. Which type of language is used while talking to a friend?

Formal

Informal

Semiformal Academic

Q18. What kind of paper should be used for a conventional resume?

1. Pink
2. Gold
3. White
4. Canary

Correct answer: White

Q20. -------------- possess extensive knowledge about a field in general, but they might be unfamiliar with particular technical terms, specific equipment, or recent advances in your document's subject matter

1. Specific Experts
2. General Experts
3. Subject specialists
4. None of the above

Correct answer: General Experts

Q21. ‘Procedures’ and ‘work plan’ are the sections of-----------

1. Inquiry letters
2. Proposals
3. Job application letters
4. Resumes

Correct answer: Proposals

Q22. When asked to deliver a pre-planned and well-prepared speech, the type of delivery style you will use is --------

1. Memorization
2. Impromptu
3. Manuscript
4. Extemporaneous