Communicative English

Which of the following words is formed by the process of blending?

1. Unhappy
2. Brunch
3. Teacher
4. Friendship

Which of the following words contains both a prefix and a suffix?

1. Happiness
2. Impossible
3. Misinterpretation
4. Teacher

In the sentence below, identify the subordinate clause: Although the software was expensive, the company purchased it

1. Although the software was expensive
2. The company purchased it
3. The software was expensive
4. Purchased it

Which of the following is the closest synonym of the word "meticulous"?

1. Careless
2. Thorough
3. Reckless
4. Casual

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

1. After completing the experiment the students submitted the report
2. After completing the experiment, the students submitted the report
3. After completing the experiment the students, submitted the report
4. After, completing the experiment the students submitted the report

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

1. Each of the engineers have submitted their reports
2. Each of the engineers has submitted his or her report
3. Each of the engineers were submitting their reports
4. Each of the engineers are submitting the report

Which of the following is NOT normally included in a formal technical report?

1. Methodology
2. Findings and Analysis
3. References
4. Personal opinions without supporting evidence

Identify the sentence that contains a redundancy

1. The software update improved system performance
2. The meeting has been postponed until next Monday
3. The final outcome of the experiment was satisfactory
4. The sensor detected the temperature accurately

A memorandum (memo) is primarily used to

1. Apply for employment in another organization
2. Publish research findings in a journal
3. Communicate official information within an organization
4. Send greetings to clients

Which characteristic is most essential in a well-written article?

1. Unsupported personal opinions throughout
2. Logical organization supported by relevant evidence and a clear conclusion
3. Excessive use of technical jargon regardless of the audience
4. Frequent use of emojis and internet slang

Differentiate between a Cover Letter and a Job Application Letter used for engineering job applications. Discuss their purpose.

How does O. Henry build suspense and emotional impact in The Last Leaf?

Discuss the 7Cs of Professional Writing — Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Complete and Courteous. Explain how these principles contribute to effective workplace communication.

How does the speaker personify the Sun in the poem The Sun Rising by John Donne. What is the purpose of this literary device?

Social media has become an important platform for professional communication. Discuss the principles of responsible and effective writing for current social media, especially for engineering professionals.

Explain Bacon's views on the three principal purposes of studies. How does he relate them to practical life?

Discuss the significance of exemplification in improving the clarity of professional documents

Differentiate between completeness and correctness in professional communication

Differentiate between a resume and a curriculum vitae

Define memorandum (memo)