Exercise Files
Syllabus
UNIT
1
Grammar,Vocabulary, Reading &Writing
Grammar - Tenses - Verb forms, Spelling and Importance of Punctuation, Vocabulary- Word formation- Prefixes & Suffixes, One word Substitution, Reading-Reading and understanding the Context, Writing- Sentence completion- filling the gap with coherence, Paragraph writing - writing Analytical and Argumentative paragraphs.
UNIT
2
Grammar,Vocabulary, Reading &Writing
Grammar-Active & Passive Voice- impersonal passive, Definite & Indefinite Article and Preposition, Vocabulary-Technical Vocabulary- Synonyms-Antonyms-Compound words, Reading -Transfer of information (chart, pictures), Writing- Instructions- Imperative Instructions, Preparing Checklist.
UNIT
3
Grammar,Vocabulary, Reading &Writing
Grammar-Concord- Subject & Verb agreement, Cause and Effect Expression, Vocabulary-uses of Connectives and Linking words, Reading- Summarizing the given passage - Précis writing, Writing- Recommendations- writing suggestions.
UNIT
4
Grammar,Vocabulary, Reading &Writing
Grammar- Direct and Indirect speech, Vocabulary- Logical sequence of words, Reading -Note-making using Linear method, Writing- Formal Letter writing- Permission letter for Industrial Visit & In-plant training
UNIT
5
Grammar,Vocabulary, Reading &Writing
Grammar- Clauses -If Conditionals, Vocabulary- Words often confused - verbal Analogy, Reading- Writing a Review for the Book read recently, Writing - Business Letters- Letter of Quotations, Clarification, Placing orders & Complaint letter.
Reference Book:
Muralikrishna, & Sunita Mishra. Communication Skills for Engineers. Pearson, New Delhi. 2011 2. Mitra K. Barun, Effective Technical Communication ᧓ A Guide for Scientists and Engineers, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2006. 3. Leo Jones, Richard Alexander, New International Business English, updated Edition, Cambridge University Press, NY, USA. 4. Smith᧔Worthington, Darlene & Sue Jefferson. Technical Writing for Success. Cengage, Mason USA. 5. Sharon J. Gerson, Steven M. Gerson, Technical Writing ᧓ Process & Product. 3rd Edition, Pearson Education (Singapore) (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
Text Book:
Raman, Meenakshi & Sangeetha Sharma. Technical Communication: Principles and Practice, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2011. Rizvi, Ashraf. M. Effective Technical Communication, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2005.
Lecture Notes
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