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4 Sept 2012

Eng201 solved subjective midterm past paper spring 2009

                         ENG201- Business and Technical English Writing (Session - 1)
Question No: 17 (Marks: 2 )
What is the difference between cover letter and resume?

Answer:
Cover Letter
A cover letter accompanies a larger item, usually a document.
It provides the recipient with a specific context in which to place the larger document and simultaneously
gives the sender a permanent record of having sent the material.
Resume
Resume objectives requires you to emphasize the points as major evidence that you are qualified for the job
you seek. Most resumes are organized around applicant’s experience.
Question No: 19 ( Marks: 3 )
What are the benefits of Completeness in messages?

Answer :( Page 31)
Benefits of Completeness:
• Complete messages are more likely to bring the desired results.
• They do a better job at building goodwill.
• Communication that seems inconsequential can become very important if information they contain is
complete and effective.
Question No: 20 (Marks: 5 )
What is meant by "concreteness"? Explain it with the help of examples.

Answer: Page 35
Concreteness:
•Communicating concretely means being specific, definite, and vivid rather than vague and general.
•Often it means using denotative (direct, explicit, often dictionary-based) rather than connotative words.
Concreteness:
•The benefits to business professionals of using concrete facts and figures are
–Your receivers know exactly what is desired
–When you supply specifics for the reader you increase the likelihood of that you message will be
interpreted the way you intended
Question No: 21 ( Marks: 10 )
You are student of business administration, at the end of session you are required to

do one year internship experience in a well reputed software company (Adam Soft).
Write a letter of inquiry to Director of Software Company (Adam Soft) about
Internship opportunities and present yourself fully enthusiastic, motivated and
active participant.
Question No: 22 ( Marks: 2 )
What is meant by ‘Defining Objective’?

Answer: Page 13
Definition of your objectives tells you what the implicit claim of your resume should be. That is, you are
the kind of capable, responsible and pleasant person that employers want to hire. you identify the specific
facts you can mention as evidence to support the claim about yourself.
Question No: 23 ( Marks: 2 )
Define the term ‘Transitions’
.
Answer: Page 80
A word, phrase, sentence, or series of sentences connecting one part of a discourse to another.
Such phrases as “to continue the analysis”, “on the other hand” and “additional concept” are another type of
structural clue.
Question No: 24 ( Marks: 10 )
How many parts does Indirect Plan consist of? Explain in detail.

Answer: Page 74
The indirect plan consists of four parts:
• A buffer
• Reasons supporting the negative decision
• A clear, diplomatic statement of the negative decision
• A helpful, friendly, and positive close

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