3. Some of the votes _____ to have been miscounted.

a) seem
b)
c)
4. The tornadoes that tear through this county every spring _____ more than just a
nuisance.
a) are
b)
c)
5. Everyone selected to serve on this jury _____ to be willing to give up a lot of time.
a)
b) has
c)
II. Fill in the correct prepositions.
1. Peter is playing tennis _____ Sunday.
a)
b) on
c)
d)
2. My brother's birthday is _____ the 5th of November.
a)
b)
c) on
d)
3. I don't like walking alone in the streets _____ night.
a)
b)
c)
d) at
4. My friend has been living in Canada _____ two years.
a)
b)
c)
d) for
5. I have been waiting for you _____ seven o'clock.

 a) since
b)
c)
d)
III. Complete the sentences with suitable articles: (a, an or the)
1) She has never been to
2) Emily needs
3) She has

an

Alps before.

a new desk in her room.

an exercise book in her school bag.

4) There is a new English book on

5) He is drinking

the desk.

a cup of coffee.

Assignment 'B'
Answer 1:
There are seven steps generally in planning a presentation:
Choose your topic:
Choosing a topic is the most important step in the planning a presentation. If you do
not choose a subject you are interested in and will enjoy, you will likely not do a
good job. Your personal curiosity about a topic can give you energy to complete all
the steps required to reach the finished product, and the audience will be able to
sense your enthusiasm when you give your talk.

Determine the purpose:

As you have decided what your presentation will be about, you need to decide what
type of presentation you will give. You will also need to decide whether to do it by
yourself or with a teammate.

Gather required information:

Do some research and gather information about your topic. This takes
some time, so allow yourself at least a month for this step. You want to learn as
much as possible about your subject. The more you know, the more confident you
will feel when you are presenting and the easier it will be to answer questions.

Write your speech:

Prepare for what you will actually say in your presentation. Some people only use
outlines; some use an outline but write out their introduction and conclusion; others
prefer to write out their entire talk. You will need to experiment to determine what
works best for you. Whichever method you use, begin with forming an outline. List
the important points you want to make and arrange them in a logical order.

Select required visual aids:

Visual aids could be actual objects, posters, videos, charts, slides, overhead
transparencies, etc., If you are giving a demonstration or an illustrated talk, you
must have at least one visual aid. No visual aids are allowed for speeches. Visual
aids are used to enhance your presentation. They can add sparkle and help keep
the audiences interest.

Pick a title:
Once you have your presentation all planned out, think of a catchy title. The title is
your first opportunity to capture the interest of the audience. It should make the
audience want to hear your presentation and wonder what it is about. You want
your title to suggest the topic without giving away the whole story. Spend some time
thinking about your title. Be creative and original.

Practice your Presentation:

No matter how much time you spend on all the other steps in planning a
presentation, nothing takes the place of practicing. The more you practice, the more
comfortable and confident you will be when giving your talk. When you practice, you
need to talk out loud, not just in your head. Get in the habit of using complete
sentences.

Answer 2:
A formal report is written to present a new result, introduce a procedure,
marketing ideas or an issue. It provides the reader with the information, facts and
knowledge in a proper format. Formal report writing is very common in academics,
business report writing, government or federal investigations, medical reports, and
the engineering field, to present a new design, etc.
Formal report writing requires proper use of English. You need to submit your
report in the correct formal report outline.
Title:
The title page should have the subject of the report, whom it is written for, name
of the person submitting the report and the submission date.
Abstract:
The abstract should be around 100 to 200 words long, should state the reason
for writing the report, how was the study conducted, the important findings and

the significance of the findings. The abstract should be written in short and be
able to explain the entire report in a few words.
Table of Contents:
This is written on a separate page and should indicate how specific topics are
covered in the report. It should contain the list of figures and list of tables, if any,
mentioned in the report.
Introduction:
This helps you describe what is the report about, the need for the report and
what the theories are, or concepts used to explain the report. You define the
need for the project or study, who authorized the study and specific reference
terms.
Body:
The body is where one answers the questions, who, why, where, when, what and
how. This is the place where you convince the reader how your conclusions and
recommendations are reliable. You need to represent the information in a
systematic way. You need to use tables, graphs, pictures, etc. to support your
conclusions.
Conclusion:
This conclusion needs to be a brief paragraph where important results should be
placed first. Do not give suggestions in your conclusion and present only those
ideas that have relevant matter to support. Do not introduce new references or
thoughts in the conclusion.
Recommendation:
The recommendation should be a follow-up of the conclusion. You can make
suggestions and give new ideas for improvement, if any.
References:
List the references used in alphabetical order.
Appendix:
This page contains important data, illustrative matter, etc. that you have not
included in the data.
Answer 3:
Types of Interviews:
Competency-Based Interview:
Competency-Based Interviewing is the most effective method and can be used in
all types of interviews. It identifies the skills, abilities, and talents that account for
on-the-job performance. Integrating a behavioral competency model of

interviewing, supervisors and managers move beyond exploring the what and
when a candidate did something, to how and why they did it.

Panel Interview:
These are conducted by a small group of managers and/or campus
representatives (faculty, staff, students) and are the type most frequently used on
the campus. Panel interviews allow for various perspectives on the competencies
required for the position and each candidates qualifications, providing a more
objective measurement of the candidates ability to do the job. If the position
requires technical expertise that the hiring authority doesnt have, it is best to
include someone who has such expertise.

Individual interview:
These are one-on-one interviews. In some instances, the supervisor may
conduct the first round of interviews and select one to three finalists for the
manager to conduct final interviews.

Sequential interview:
Sequential interviews consist of a series of panel or individual interviews; the
purpose is to give various individuals or groups a chance to interview and assess
a candidate.

Preparing for the Interview

Review your rsum for key points.
Review the job description.
Dress professionally and appropriately it shows youre serious about the
position.
Know where to go.
Be on time.
If possible, know the name of the interviewer.
Bring extra copies of your rsum and references.
Bring a pen and notepad.
Prepare your own questions to ask the employer.
CASE STUDY
(CULTURAL GROWTH)
1. Of the following phrases, which provides the most appropriate main idea for the
passage?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e. Interpersonal communication should be limited to small groups of people such as
couples, families, friends, workgroups and classrooms.

2. It can be inferred from the passage that which of the following statements is the
author LEAST likely to agree with?
a.
b.
c. In today's business world, success can only be attained by rehearsing all potential
interaction scenarios when traveling to visit foreign business partners for the first
time.
d.
e.
3. Which of the following describes the organization of the passage?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e. A model for the analysis of interpersonal skills is given, and the various features of
that model are discussed and analyzed.

Assignment 'C'

1. As black as the Ace of Spades.

2. As blind as a bat.
3. As bold as brass
4. As brittle as glass
5. As busy as a bee
6. As cunning as a fox
7. As drunk as a lord
8. As hungry as a hunter
9. As quick as lighting
10.As sharp as a razor
11. (B) The desk and the chair sit in the corner.
12. (B) That was Yusuf and I whom you saw.
13. (B) It was I who called.
14. (A) He took the plate off the table.
15. (B) Neither of the candidates has spoken.
16. has been
17. up
18. badly

19. that
20. myself
21. ad infinitum - forever
22. bona fide - authentic
23. faux pas - a socially embarrassing action or mistake
24. status quo - the situation that exists at a particular time without any changes
25. annus mirabilis - wonderful year
26. beau monde - high society
27. carpe diem - seize the day
28. deus ex machina - a contrived device to resolve a situation
29. Prima facie - at first view
30. Magnum opus - a great work
31. A __________ needs to be admired, for he does the colossal job of compiling a
dictionary.
a)
b) LEXICOGRAPHER
c)
d)
32. He is a real __________ because for anything he does he always expects something in
return. He is a very selfish person indeed.
a)
b)
c) EGOIST
d)
33. He is a ______. In other words he suffers from an abnormal desire to set fire to
things. However, he has no desire to harm others.
a) PYROMANIAC
b)
c)
d)
34. Sachin Tendulkar can't be considered to be an _______ for he plays cricket not just for
the fun of it. He makes money out of it too.
a) AMATEUR
b)
c)
d)
35. Many a noble soul fighting for a noble cause has died a _______.
a)
b)
c)
d) MARTYR

36. He is an _______ for sure, because he has set fire to this building in spite of knowing
that it houses a large number of people
a)
b)
c)
d) INCENDIARY
37. He needs treatment because he walks in his sleep. He has been a _______ for the past
few years.
a)
b)
c)
d) SOMNABULIST
38. You need to be patient with him. He is a _______ and will take some time before he
learns his job.
a)
b) TYRO
c)
d)
39. He hates mankind with an intensity that is shocking. Keep away from this _______.
a)
b)
c)
d) MISANTHROPE
40. He is a real _______ because for anything he does he always expects something in
return. He is a very selfish person indeed.
a)
b)
c) EGOIST
d)