Reference no: EM131113347

Q1- Take any English newspaper and discuss any three principles of communication with reference to any news item of at least 75 words.

Q2- Take a news item from any newspaper with more passive sentence and discuss in what situation a passive sentence is preferred to an active one. Discuss at least 4 sentences.

Q3- Improve weak sentences by eliminating wordiness.

I should appreciate it very much if you would re-stamp the endorsement on that particular cheque and if possible forward the check to us and of course we shell return it for your file upon verification.

Q4- Rewrite the sentences as stated.

a) Revise sentences to project a ‘you' attitude

i. We know from experience that our sport shoes feature the best quality as well as the latest style.
ii. We must receive all convention reservation immediately, so we can make the room assignments.
iii. Revise sentences to eliminate negative words and negative ideas.

b) Revise sentences to eliminate negative words and negative ideas.

i. Rest assured that your complaint about receiving the Gas Heater is being thoroughly investigated.
ii. If you will accept our deepest apologies, we will never again be caught making such an error. (4)

Q5- Suggest simpler word of more complex ones.

a) 1- accelerate
2- modus operenandi
3- circumvent
4- allegation
5- paucity
6- discrepancy

b) Suggest same gender neutral alternatives for the following terms:
1- freshman
2- repairman
3- layman
4- chairman
5- manpower
6- man made

Q6- Give two definitions of culture using any source but do mention it.

Q7- Select any country and then write report on that country's national variables and individual variables that affect business and communication. Your outline may include the following points

The Country

1. Land &climate
2. Economy
3. Education
4. Transportation
5. Language
6. Religion
7. Methods of greeting
8. Nonverbal behavior
9. Foods
10. Business hours
11. Political system