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English Grammar & Communication Skills

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SKU: 9789395227483
Book Language: English
Published Years: 2023
Pages: 224
Edition: First

295.00

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Sakina Raja has been in the teaching profession for the last 35 years. Her primary teaching subjects have been English and Social Studies. She has tutored over 20,000 students from schools, colleges and professional courses.
She is currently working as a full-time faculty of English grammar and business communication for CA and CS students at a commerce coaching institute.
She has previously worked for 25 years in multiple schools and in her private coaching institute for students from 9th to 12th classes.
Apart from her profession, she has a keen interest in trekking, yoga and learning Indian classical music.

PART – 1 : COMMUNICATION

1. Communication :
i. Introduction
ii. Main Steps inherent to all Communication
iii. Process of Communication
iv. Categories / Modes of Communication
(A) Based on Communication Channel
• Verbal
• Non-Verbal
• Visual
(B) Based on Purpose & style
• Formal
• Informal (Grapevine)
v. Types of Communication Network & Importance
• Vertical
• Circuit
• Chain
• Wheel & Spoke
• Star
vi. Characteristics of effective Communication
vii. Barriers in Communication
viii. Exercise (Question – Answers)

PART – 2 : SENTENCE TYPES AND WORD POWER

2. Grammar – Sentence Types :
(Direct Indirect Speech, Active – Passive Voice)
i. Tenses
ii. Terms (Definition)
iii. Phrase, Clause & Sentence
iv. Main Parts of a Sentence
• Subject
• Predicate
• Direct Object
• Indirect Object
• Object of the Preposition
• Verb (Types)
• Phrases (Types)
• Complements (Types)
• Exercises (Solved)
v. Classification of Sentences according to Structure
• Simple
• Compound
• Complex
• Complex / Compound
• Exercises (Solved)
vi. Clause Analysis
• Noun Clause
• Adjective Clause
• Adverb Clause
• Exercise (Solved)
vii. Active & Passive Voice
• Definition
• Rules with examples
• Exercises (Solved & Unsolved)
viii. Direct and Indirect Speech
• Definition
• Rules with Examples
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises

3. Vocabulary :
A. Synonyms and Antonyms types
• Relational
• Graded
• Complementary
• Examples
B. Root of Words
• Definition and Examples
C. Collocations
• Meaning and Exercises
D. Connotations
• Definition and Examples
E. Denotation
• Definition and Examples
• Positive, Negative and Neutral Connotation
• Solved Exercise
F. Prefix and Suffix
• Meaning with Examples
G. Phrasal Verbs
• Meaning and Exercise
H. Idioms
• Meaning and Exercise
I. Difference between
• Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
J. Jargon Term
• Definition and Examples

PART – 3 : COMPREHENSION PASSAGES & NOTE MAKING

4. Comprehension Passages :
• Goals
• Strategies for attempting passages successfully
• Vocabulary enhancement Suggestions
• Passages (Solved)
• Passages for Practice

5. Note Making :
• Definition
• Styles of Note Making
i. Linear
ii. Non-linear
• Tips for Note Making
i. Reading
ii. Planning
iii. Writing
• Format
• Abbreviations
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises

PART – 4 : DEVELOPING WRITING SKILLS

6. Writing Skills :
A. Introduction to Basics of Writing
• Goals
• Objectives
• Components of Language
• Steps for writing
• Graphic Examples
• Styles of Writing
i. Expositary
ii. Persuasive / Argumentive
iii. Descriptive
iv. Narrative
v. Examples

7. Precis Writing and Summary Writing :
• Difference
• Procedure
• Questions for Practice

8. Article Writing :
• Definition
• Published in
i. News Paper
ii. Magazine
iii. Journal
• Topics discussed’
• Written for Wide Audience
• Format
• Examples

9. Report Writing :
• Definition
• Types
i. News Paper Report
ii. Magazine Reports
iii. Official Report
• Features
• Format
• Solved and Unsolved Exercise

10. Formal Letters, Circulars and Memo Writing :
(A) Formal Letters (Part I)
• Format
• Types of Letters
i. Enquiry Letter
ii. Order Letter
iii. Complaint Letter
iv. Reply to Complaint Letter
v. Recovery Letter
vi. Promotion Letter
vii. Sales Letter
viii. Cover Letter
• Solved and Unsolved Exercise
(B) Formal Circulars and Memo Writing (Part II)
• Definition
• Format
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises
Memo Letters (Business Memo)
• Definition
• Format
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises

11. Formail Mails :
• Types
i. Informal Mails
ii. Semiformal Mails
iii. Formal Mail
• Format
• CC and BCC Explanation
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises

12. Resume Writing :
• Definition – Types
• Format of different Resume
i. Chronological Resume
ii. Functional Resume
iii. Combination Resume
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises with Cover Letter

13. Agenda, Minutes of Meeting :
ATR – Action Taken Report
A. Agenda
• Definition
• Objectives
• Exercise (Solved)
B. Minutes of Meetings
• Definition
• Types of Meetings
i. Organizational Meeting
ii. Operational Meeting
• Exercises (Solved)
C. (ART) Action Taken Report
• Definition
• Exercises (Solved)
• Questions for Practice

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