ENG201 Midterm Solved Papers

ENG201

ABSTRACT

This comprehensive collection of notes is accurately crafted to empower students

to excel academically, ensuring they achieve a minimum of 80% marks in

their examinations. The content is organized with clarity and precision,

focusing on key concepts, critical analyses, and practical applications tailored

to the syllabus. These notes serve as a reliable resource for both thorough

preparation and last-minute revision. Designed to inspire confidence and

mastery, this guide is an essential tool for students striving for academic

excellence.

Maha Malik

Business and Technical English

Q. Explicit & Implicit Purpose

Explicit: Clearly stated (e.g., to inform, to instruct, to persuade, to enact).

Implicit: Unstated but important goals (e.g., establish relationships, create

trust, document actions).

Q. Request Writing Method

Steps for Direct Requests:

1. State the request or main idea.

2. Give necessary details.

3. Close with a cordial request for specific action.

Q. Types of Accuracy

1. Document Accuracy

2. Stylistic Accuracy

3. Technical Accuracy.

Q. Oral Communication Style

Depends on situation and audience (formal/informal).

Influenced by relationship level (e.g., friend vs. boss).

Important styles: informative, persuasive.

Q. Compound-Complex Sentence

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent

clauses.

Q. Five Ways of Paragraph Writing / Development

1. Exemplification

2. Analysis

3. Comparison and Contrast

4. Definition

5. Enumeration.

Q. Three Suggestions of Courtesy

1. Use polite tone and words.

2. Close with a courteous request.

3. Respect cultural expectations in communication.

Q. Making Format a Direct Request

Clearly state your request.

Provide sufficient details.

Use lists for clarity.

Close courteously.

Q3. Explicit Purposes

1. To inform

2. To instruct

3. To persuade.

Q3. Elements of a Short Report That Influence Length & Format

1. Purpose

2. Audience

3. Scope of the topic.

Q. Memorization, Impromptu, Clarity

Memorization: Delivering from memory.

Impromptu: Speaking without preparation.

Clarity: Ease of understanding; includes structural, stylistic, and

contextual clarity.

Q. Five Things Necessary for a Presentation

1. Planning

2. Use of visual aids

3. Rehearsing

4. Clear delivery

5. Audience engagement.

Q. Oral Communication

Types: Extempore, impromptu, memorized, reading.

Skills: Speaking and listening.

Q. Define

Concreteness: Use of specific facts and figures.

Letter: Written form of communication.

Inquiry Letter: Requesting info or clarification.