GST102: Use Of English And Communication Skills Ii TMA3

Question 1 : You are the one who __________ spreading the news
was
are
is
were

Question 2 : Either you or I _______ to blame
am
are
were
is

Question 3 : Symbols used to represent sounds in English are placed between _________ to distinguish them from the letters of the English alphabet
slant bars
scrow bars
cross bars
crow bars

Question 4 : Look at the dark clouds; it _______ rain tonight.
may
can
can’t
has

Question 5 : In what formal document are you expected to list the basic facts relating to your education, experience and special skills.
engagement letter
curriculum vitae
transfer application
cover letter

Question 6 : There are more sounds in the English language than there are _________ in its alphabet.
parameters
semesters
meters
letters

Question 7 : Which of these words should be used in a formal speech
none of the above
commence
start
begin

Question 8 : Pick the odd one out
ploy
why
joy
loin

Question 9 : Business letters are written for all but one of the following _______
communicating information
requesting information
requesting action
requesting acquaintance

Question 10 : Which of the following words contain the CAPITALISED sound in ‘priZe’
thrice
dice
price
dies

Question 11 : Explaining the meaning of a concept or thing is called_________
definition
identification
illustration
explanation

Question 12 : She ________ come here daily.
dot
do
done
does

Question 13 : Break the word INCOMPREHENSIBLE into its syllable components
in/com/pre/hensi/ble
inc/om/pre/hen/si/ble
income/pre/hen/sible
in/com/pre/hen/sible

Question 14 : /t/ is silent in all of these words except in ________
wrestle
little
christmas
whistle

Question 15 : The goat hurt _____ legs
is
its
his
it’s

Question 16 : The interview is often called ________ because it helps the interview board get an insight into your personality.
capability test
personality test
acuity test
psychological test

Question 17 : One difficulty found in English pronunciation is ____________
no agreed relationship between letters and sounds
no dynamic cooperation between letters and sounds
no profound control between letters and sounds
no perfect correspondence between letters and sounds

Question 18 : Which of these words has ONLY ONE consonant sound at its beginning?
twinkle
smear
clarion
philosophy

Question 19 : An organised, factual and objective presentation of information can be refered to as _________
a device
a story
a report
a fact

Question 20 : One of the following is the most appropraite way to request for an interview _____
I will be available for an interview at your earliest convenience
I hope and pray hard that you will grant me an interview
i will be happy to attend an interview if you will give my the chance
I am expecting your response and an interview date