SRR & CVR Government Degree College (A)

General English Question Bank-Semester-I

A Course in Communication and Soft Skills
Department of English
2023 -2024
Marks: 100 ( Externals 60 & Internals 40 marks) Credits:04

Section A (Each question carries 4 marks)

Unit 1:
1. Differentiate hearing and listening. Illustrate with an example.
2. MCQs on Barriers of Listening (any 4 can be chosen for the question paper @ 1 mark for
each MCQ)
i. Hindrance to a person’s ability to listen effectively due to high temperature is the best
example to
a. Cultural barrier b. Psychological barrier
c. Environmental barrier d. Emotional barrier
ii. If a person is sick with body aches and unable to pay attention to something being said
then it is a
a. Linguistic barrier b. Cultural barrier
c. Emotional barrier d. Physiological barrier
iii. Feeling overwhelmed due to elaborated and complex speeches is a barrier of
a. Linguistic b. Environment
c. Culture `d. Information overload
iv. You are angry with a conflict that took place at your home and are getting distracted while
listening to a seminar with those thoughts. This a ____________barrier.
a. Psychological barrier b. Sociological barrier
c. Linguistic barrier d. Environmental barrier
v. Distraction caused due to the sound coming from a procession passing by is a
a. Psychological barrier b. Informational overload barrier
c. Physical barrier d. Cultural barrier
vi. _____________ may occur when two companies are doing business together from
different parts of the world.
a. Psychological barrier b. Informational overload barrier
c. Physical barrier `d. Cultural barrier
vii. Understanding the American accent of English to an Indian student becomes a
a. Psychological barrier b. Informational overload barrier
c. Linguistic barrier d. Environmental barrier
viii. Which of these is not barrier to listening?
a. Physical barrier b. Linguistic barrier
c. Environmental barrier d. Written barrier
ix. Noise is a ___________ barrier to listening.
a. Physical barrier b. Linguistic barrier
c. Environmental barrier d. Psychological barrier
x. Emotions and fear are ___________ barriers to listening.
a. Physical barrier b. Environmental barrier
c. Cultural barrier d. Psychological barrier
xi. Linguistic barriers which occur due to multiple meanings of words are called
a. Perceptional differences b. Semantic distortions
c. Differences in tone of voice d. Changes in the pace of voice
xii. Which of the following may occur when people belong to different religious
backgrounds?
a. Physical barrier b. Cultural barrier
c. Environmental barrier d. Psychological barrier
xiii. Barriers mean:
a. Obstacles to communication b. Skills in communication
c. Listening in communication d. None
xiv. The quality of a conversation is _____________ due to the barriers of listening.
a. Enhanced b. Lost
c. Noticed d. Promoted
xv. Choose a psychological barrier from the following
a. Noise b. Invisibility
c. Disinterest d. Lack of ventilation
xvi. Failure in the mic system while addressing a large public gathering is an example for
a. Physical barrier b. Environmental barrier
c. Cultural barrier d. Psychological barrier
xvii. When you are excited and unable to listening properly that becomes a
a. Physical barrier b. Emotional barrier
c. Cultural barrier d. Psychological barrier
xviii. Hearing disability is a kind of__________ to listening.
a. Environmental barrier b. Emotional barrier
c. Cultural barrier d. Physiological barrier
xix. Technical glitches in a webinar may cause _________ to listening.
a. Environmental barrier b. Emotional barrier
c. Cultural barrier d. Physical barrier
xx. A gender biased talk may create a __________ to the audience.
a. Environmental barrier b. Emotional barrier
c. Physical barrier d. Physiological barrier

Unit II
3. Syllabify and mark stress in the words below. (any 4 out of 6)

a. expression.
b. unbreakable.
c. others.
d. examinations.
e. player.
f. behavior.
g. technical
h. mistake.
i. confusion.
j. desire

4. Choose the correct intonation Mark (Falling / Rising /Fall-rise/ Rise-fall/ Flat )
in the sentences below. (any 4 out of 6)
a. "The company will launch a new product."
b. "The artist is creating masterpieces in his studio."
c. "She teaches English grammar to the students."
d. “Can you do this on time?”
e. “Does she know me?”
f. “Where did you keep the book?”
g. "She wrote a beautiful song for her best friend."
h. "The chef was preparing a delicious meal."
i. “Please open the door”
j. “They laughed at the funny joke.”

Unit III
5. Identify the parts of speech for each underlined word in the paragraph.(Select
any one for question paper preparation)
 a. Late in the afternoon, the curious cat explored the mysterious garden. It moved
cautiously through the bushes, its eyes wide with wonder. Suddenly, a colorful
butterfly fluttered by, and the cat chased it playfully. The sun began to set, casting
a warm and golden glow over the surroundings. As darkness fell, the cat
returned home, tired but content. It said to itself ‘Wow! A wonderful day.”

b. The old house at the end of the street has a certain charm. Its weathered walls tell
stories of the past. Inside, antique furniture fills the rooms, anda soft, creaky
floor adds character. Shadows dance on the walls as trees sway outside. However,
despite its age, the house remains sturdy and welcoming.

6. Fill in the blanks with appropriate article/preposition.(Select any one for

question paper preparation)

a. He glanced ______ [by/at] the clock and realized it was time to leave ______
[for/by] work. He put ______ [out/on] his jacket and headed out the door. The
cold wind greeted him as he stepped _______ [onto/ about] the street. He walked
briskly, hands ______ [in/with] his pockets, and soon arrived ______ [in/at]
the bus stop. The bus pulled up just in time, and he climbed on, finding _____
[a/the] seat in the back. He settled in and looked out of ______ [the/a] window as
the city passed by.

b. They gathered ________ [in/above] the cozy living room, sitting comfortably
______ [from/on] the couch and chairs _______ [on/at] 3 O’ clock in the evening.
In the corner of the room, there was _______ [an/a] old bookshelf filled with
books. The warm fireplace crackled in the background, casting flickering shadows
on ________ [a/the] walls. _______ [On/in] the coffee table in the center, there
was _______ [the/a] board game waiting for them to play. As they chatted ______
[at/with] laughter and exchanged stories, they felt a strong sense of camaraderie
among each other.
Unit IV
7. (Select any one for question paper preparation)
a. You are attending an interview. Introduce yourself to the interview board.
b. Elaborate how your friend introduces you to his classmates.
c. You are meeting a popular actor/actress. Introduce yourself.

8. (Select any one for question paper preparation)

a) Durga wants to go to the railway station. But she does not know how to go there.
So she asks a passer-by for directions. Write a conversation with four turns each
b) Arun wants to leave the office early and go home. So he seeks his manager’s
permission. Write a conversation with four turns each
c) Mr. Rajesh’s son Ramu had an accident. Ramu’s teacher calls on Mr Rajesh and
expresses her sympathy. Write a conversation with four turns each
d) Conversations at the post office, at a hospital (between doctor and patient), and at
 a college (between Principal and student) - Write a conversation with four turns
each

Unit V
9. (Select any one for question paper preparation)
a) Explain Emotional intelligence.
b) What are the attributes of Emotional Intelligence?
c) How do we enhance Emotional Intelligence?
10. (Select any one for question paper preparation)
a) What is telephone Etiquette?
b) Write about common Telephone Etiquette.
c) What is meant by Interpersonal skills? How do we develop them?
d) What are the advantages of Interpersonal Skills?
e) Why are Interpersonal skills important for students?

Section B ( Each question carries 8 marks with internal choice)

Unit 1:
11. i. (Select any one for question paper preparation)

a) Describe effective listening. What are its advantages?

b) Prioritize the role of listening in communication.
c) What are the traits of a good listener?
OR
ii. Define ANY TWO of the following and illustrate with at least one example for each
type:
a) Informational listening
b) Critical listening
c) Comprehensive listening
d) Discriminative listening
e) Biased Listening
f) Empathetic/Therapeutic listening

Unit II
12. i. (Select any one for question paper preparation)
a) Write about place and manner of articulation of English consonants.
b) Write the rules of word-stress in English with proper examples.
OR
ii. Transcribe the following words (Select any 8 @ 1 for each for question paper
preparation)

Word Transcription
Preview
Disappear
 Autograph
Removed
Overlooking
Unbelievable
Informally
Undoubtedly
Examination
Cultural
Pleasure
student
examine
product

Unit III
13. i. Fill in the blanks with appropriate verb forms. (Select any 8 @ 1 for each for
question paper preparation)

a. Gita ______________ (teach) here since 2019.

b. They ____________ (go) to the market yesterday.
c. We _____________ (visit) our grandmother’s home next month.
d. She _____________ (complete) her homework just now.
e. When, I went to her house, she ____________ (watch) a movie on TV.
f. By the time I reached the bus stop, the bus __________ (leave) already.
g. They _______________ (read) newspaper every day.
h. The students __________ (listen) to the class now.
i. She __________ (be) a good singer.
j. We __________ (not, play) outdoor games.
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ii. Form interrogative sentences from the following. (Select any 8 @ 1 for each for
question paper preparation)

a. They went to the park. (Form a Wh- type question)

b. The concert starts at 7 PM (Form a Wh- type question)
c. She traveled to Paris by plane. (Form a Wh- type question)
d. We can complete the task by next Monday. (Form a Wh- type question)
e. Sita is staying in a hostel. (Form a Wh- type question)
f. They won the match. (Form Yes/No type question)
g. The cat is under the table. (Form Yes/No type question)
 h. The students are studying for the exam. (Form Yes/No type question)
i. The store opens on Sundays. (Form Yes/No type question)
j. The boy has finished eating the chocolate. (Form Yes/No type question)
Unit 4
14. i. (Select any one for question paper preparation)
a) Write about the major aspects of Malala’s speech
b) What key reasons did Malala Yousafzai emphasize for her fight for education in her
speech?
c) In her speech, Malala mentions some other individuals and stories that inspired her.
Who are they, and why does she consider them important?
OR
ii. (Select any one for question paper preparation)
a) What are mind maps? What are the benefits of it and illustrate with a mind map of
environmental pollution
b) Define mind maps. What is the importance of its strategy? Draw a mind map and describe
gender equality
c) What is the purpose of mind maps? How can it improve skills in students? Describe time
management with a mind map.
Unit 5
15. i. (Select any one for question paper preparation)
a) What are the advantages of SWOT analysis?
b) Write your personal SWOT analysis?
c) How do you turn your strengths into opportunities?
d) What are your weaknesses? How do you overcome?

OR
ii. (Select any one for question paper preparation)
a) Define positive attitude. How can we develop positive attitude?
b) What are the advantages of being positive?
c) What is negative attitude? How can we overcome it?
d) What are the characteristics of positive attitude?