Dr. Umayal Ramanathan College for Women, Karaikudi.
Accredited with B+ Grade by NAAC
Model Examination
7BENA1 – Allied - Developing Language Skills
Class I B.A Tamil Total Marks: 75
Date: 08.01.2022 Time: 3 hours
Part A (10×2=20)
Answer all questions
1. What are the two elements that make up reading comprehension?
2. How will you greet your friend?
3. What details do you look for in skimming?
4. What is the mode of introducing a friend?
5. How would you politely refuse an invitation?
6. What mode would you resort to in asking permission?
7. What are the three standards style of Minutes?
8. What is called a business letter?
9. Define Telegram.
10. What is the purpose of Curriculum Vitae?
Part B (5×5=25)
Answer the following (choose either a or b)
11. a) What are called bad reading habits? (or)
b) Bring out the sub skills of reading.
12. a) Analyze the different ways of responding to the greetings. (or)
b) How would you introduce others?
13. a) You could not attend your friend’s birthday party. Write a letter apologizing for
your absence. (or)
b) Explain the mode of asking and giving permission.
14. a) Explain an Agenda. (or)
b) Analyze the format of the minutes.
15. a) What are the basic guidelines to be followed in Group Discussion? (or)
b) How does personal letter differ from business letter?
Part C (3×10=30)
Answer any three of the following
16. Examine the significance of reading and the techniques associated with it.
17. Describe the different ways of introduction.
18. Describe the manner and mode of inviting, accepting and declining.
19. Examine the techniques of writing an Agenda.
20. Prepare a curriculum vitae for the post of Trainee Teacher.
