Final Exam Spring – 2021

Name: Basim Ahmed Khan

I.D: 13573

Department: BSCS

Subject: Communication Skills

Submitted to: SYED MUHAMMAD MUJTABA

Q.No. 1 Max Marks 10

The Ph.D. selection committee of Abacus University reviewed 45 applications applied for a
fully-funded Ph.D. program. The selection process was rigorous and based on a number of
factors, such as research publication and relevant teaching experience. After three rounds of
interviews, the selection committee has selected four top candidates for the fully-funded Ph.D.
program.

As head of the Ph.D. committee, you are now required to draft a letter to the remaining 100
applicants informing them that they have not been selected. Use the indirect approach of the bad
newsletter. Assume other necessary details. Start your letter with Dear Applicants.

Marks distribution:

a. Content/Ideas/Relevance: 03
b. Structure of the letter (Format, Introduction, Body & Conclusion): 02
c. Application of Bad News strategy: 02
d. Language (Formal, Accuracy of grammar and sentence structure): 03
 LETTER
From,
Basim Ahmed Khan,

Abacus University,

KDA Officers Society Daman e Koh, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh

basim.ahmed.13573@iqra.edu.pk

31st of May, 2021

To,
John Doe,

ABC Company,

XYZ Road,

Karachi, Pakistan,

abc@gmail.com

Dear Applicant,

Thank you very much for taking the time to interview with us for the Fully Funded Ph.D.
Program. We appreciate your interest in the Abacus University and in our Ph.D. Program.

I am writing to let you know that we have selected the candidates whom we believe most closely
matches the requirement of the position. Although we were very impressed with your skills and
achievements, we definitely filled the position with the four best candidates who made it through
the three interview rounds and impressed our selection committee.

We do appreciate you taking the time to interview with us and encourage you to apply for other
admissions at the University in the future. Best wishes for your Future.

Again, thank you for your time.

Best regards,

Head of the Ph.D. Committee

Q.No. 2 Max Marks 10

In writing sales letters, it is always said that the first lines of the letter should capture the interest
of the readers. Convert the following statements into more interesting and eye-catching for the
readers. You can apply any of the techniques discussed in the class. You can change sentences
and add details to make them interesting.

1. We are selling an inverter AC.

 We our selling split air conditioner. Condition 10/10. The advantage is that
this is an inverter that uses less power, but the disadvantage is that there are
no disadvantages.
2. Our school is the best for your children.
 Our school has highly qualified faculty and staff to provide high-quality and
affordable education.
3. This generator is best for households
 The generator is powered by a battery and has an automatic start button.
Therefore, it is best for home use, because anyone can easily start the
generator. Condition is 10/10.
4. The insurance policy is ideal for middle-class family members.
 The insurance policy is conducive to your financial support and can also
ensure the future of any middle-class’s children.
5. The CCTV camera is a must for every household.
 Karachi is very unsafe place to live, robberies are increasing day by day in
the city in fact in broad daylight it is a common thing. CCTV Cameras are
basic need of every household nowadays for the safety of the society.