Pakistan International School, Jubail

Grade: 7 Subject: Global Perspective 2nd Term

Unit#6 Communication worksheet#4
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Q.1What is communication research?
Ans: Communication research is concerned with identifying, exploring, and measuring
the factors that surround communication, in any form and regarding any topic.

Q.2 Define text structure:

Ans: Text structure can be explained that how the author organizes the information in
the form of text so that the reader can follow it
Q.3 What is the basic structure of a text?

Ans: A text structure is the framework of a text's beginning, middle, and end. Different
narrative and expository genres have different purposes and different audiences, and so
they require different text structures. Beginnings and endings help link the text into a
coherent whole.

Q.4Describe the role of ‘conclusion’ in sentence structure:

Ans: The conclusion should not bring any new ideas. It should only sum up the main
ideas, including any supporting evidence.
Q.5 What type of ‘middle’ should be there in the text structure?
Ans: The middle will be made up of more than one paragraph each paragraph will contain
a key idea and a piece of supporting evidence.
Q.6 Why do we need conclusion in any text structure?
Ans: A conclusion is important to sum up main idea and points made in the text, including
any supporting evidence. It should not bring any new ideas.

Q.7 How can we start a new paragraph?

Ans: You should start a new paragraph when you begin a new idea or point, to compare
information, when you are ending your introduction or starting your conclusion.
Q.8 How beginning in the text is helpful to understand it?
Ans: An introductory paragraph helps the reader to understand the meaning and the
importance of the subject. It also makes clear what the argument is about.
Q.9 What will be the ‘middle’ made up of in the text?

Ans: The middle will be made up of more than one paragraph. Each paragraph will
contain a key idea and a piece of supporting evidence.
Q.10 Write transition words or phrases when referring to evidence:
Ans: For example, for instance, such as, to demonstrate.

Q.11 Write transition words or phrases when writing the conclusion of an argument:
Ans: Finally, in conclusion, to sum up, as you can see
Q.12 Explain active listening:
Ans: Active listening is about attentively trying to understand what someone says rather
than passively hearing the words that someone says.
Q.13 What is important to do when presenting any information?
Ans: When presenting information, it is important that you speak clearly and slowly, use
short sentences, easy and understandable language and give as many details as you can.
Q.14 What is important for the listener to do when someone is presenting?

Ans: Show that you are listening actively by giving verbal and non-verbal feedback. This
shows you are really interested in what someone is saying.
Q.15 Why is verbal feedback important?
Ans: Verbal feedback has a positive impact on the engagement. It may also lead to gains
in progress and achievement and appears to have no detrimental effects.
Q.16 Fill ups:
1. A well-structured text enables the reader to follow the ……….. and the
text. (argument, navigate)
2. The …………should make it clear what the argument is about. (beginning)
3. A paragraph usually presents a …… and then……. (main idea, details)
4. Texts are usually made up of a beginning, ………… and end. (middle)
5. When giving feedback, always start with the………… (positive)

Q.17 Match the Column.

Column-A Column-B
1.Verbal feedback 1.well done, keep it up, amazing
2.Nonverbal feedback 2.nodding, leaning forward, eye contact
3.Slogans 3.Raising awareness
4.Short sentences 4.key message.

5.Information 5.clear details