ST.

XAVIER’S COLLEGE
KOLKATA
(AUTONOMOUS)

2nd SEMESTER EXAMINATION

JUNE 2021
B.Com.
Friday, June 11, 2021
BCHAE240 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
2 hours
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION -
Full Marks : 50
II

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU START WRITING:

• Of the questions attempted, the answers to only the first required number of questions (as stipulated
in the question paper) will be evaluated. So please do not attempt extra questions.

• Only HAND WRITTEN answer scripts (using black or blue ink) on A4 size sheets will be
considered.
• Answer in your own words as far as practicable, writing legibly the answers.
• On top of each page the following information should be entered by the student:
Student Name, Roll No., Room No., Subject, Paper Code, Date and Page Number
• Students will be writing legibly their answers, scanning them and sending the entire answer script
as one PDF file using MS FORMS, ONLY. The scanned answer scripts should have enough
clarity to enable evaluation.
• Name the PDF file accurately as indicated.
RollNo._Student Name_PaperCode.PDF (e.g., RollNo.147_AkilJain_BCHCR610.PDF)
• Kindly check the contents of the saved answer script file with all the details, before uploading
it (since no multiple submissions would be allowed).
• Answer scripts must be submitted and received within 30 minutes of the scheduled completion time
of an examination. Answer scripts received after 30 minutes of the designated END time of an
examination completion will NOT be considered.

The marks are given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

The question paper consists of 3 pages.

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 Of the questions attempted, the answers to only the first required number of
questions (as stipulated in the question paper) will be evaluated.
So, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT EXTRA QUESTIONS.

Part A (30 marks)

Answer ANY FIVE of the following: [5×6=30]
1. Draft a notice for the Annual General Meeting of Satyam International Pvt. Ltd. (35,
Cathedral Road, Mumbai- 400012). Attach an agenda with at least 5 points.
2. Draft the minutes of the management committee meeting of Bharti Enterprises (81,
Esplanade Avenue, Kolkata – 700018).
3. Draft an advertisement for a senior operations manager at JSW International (25, Andheri
Road, Mumbai- 400051) with necessary details.
4. Draft a press release on behalf of a popular clothing store in Kolkata launching a new
collection and offers on the occasion of Diwali.
5. Draft a notice inviting tenders for the construction of a government employees housing
complex in North 24 Paraganas on behalf of the Chief Engineer, Buildings and Housing
department, Government of West Bengal.
6. As Mr. Anand Varma, draft a letter to the branch manager of SMI Bank (25, Arcot Road,
Chennai – 600025) applying for a bank loan to start a new restaurant. Provide all
necessary details.
7. Differentiate between verbal and non-verbal communication. Mention at least 5 points.

Part B (20 marks)

Answer ANY FOUR of the following: [4×5=20]
8. Make separate sentences to show the difference of meaning of any 2 of the following sets
of identical words. (2×2.5 = 5)

(a) Deadly - deathly

(b) Canvas - canvass
(c) Prescribe - proscribe
(d) Eminent – imminent

9. Make sentences with any 5 of the following idioms. (5)

(a) To cut corners

(b) Not to mince matters
(c) See eye to eye
(d) Read between the lines
(e) An axe to grind
(f) Sitting on the fence
(g) Stir up the hornet’s nest

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10. Rewrite the following in more professional business language. Do not copy the sentences. (5)

(a) Will you come with me to dinner? (Request)

(b) The boss has called you to his office at 10 am. (Invitation)
(c) Can I help you in anyway? (Enquiry)
(d) Your cell phones should be switched off in the meeting. (Order)
(e) Please do not enter the conference room without permission. (Command)

11. Correct the following sentences and rewrite. Do not copy the incorrect sentences. (5)
(a) He didn’t replied to your question.
(b) Neither Manish nor his brother are present in class today.
(c) The rain have been falling all day long.
(d) The jury was divided on their opinion.
(e) The manager was mispleased by the presentation.

12. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word. Do not copy the sentences. (5)

(a) I …………………… my colleague if he needs my help. (help)

(b) All the students………………. their exam before the bell rang. (complete)
(c) My cousin, Mahesh………………….. from Pune tomorrow by train. (come)
(d) I ……………………… dinner when the guests arrived. (cook)
(e) The police………………….. the gang of robbers last night. (catch)

13. Define any 2 of the following terms: (2×2.5 = 5)

(a) Agenda
(b) Quorum
(c) Chairperson
(d) Annual General Meeting

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