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IGNOU BEGS-183 (July 2024 – January 2025) Assignment Questions
SECTION A
I. Write short notes on the following:
1. How are new words built in English through affixation and compounding? Give suitable examples.
2. Briefly describe the process approach to writing.
3. What are the three major types of study skills? How do they help us to become better learners?
4. What aspects should be kept in mind while writing the introductory paragraph of a composition?
5. Briefly explain how a paraphrase, a precis and a summary differ from each other?
SECTION B
II. Answer the following in around 150 words each:
1. “While writing, we need to develop the skills of analysing as well as synthesizing. Explain.
2. What is expository writing? Describe with examples, the techniques used to write expository texts.
3. Explain with examples, how flowcharts and tree diagrams can be used to present information clearly.
4. How is the structure of a formal letter different from that of an informal letter? Give sample structures of both.
SECTION C
III. Write a paragraph of about 150 words on the topic given below.
Underline the topic sentence after writing the paragraph.
“Water Conservation: A Challenge for India in the Twenty first Century.”
IV. Write a well – developed composition on the topic given below:
“Social Media Usage: Advantages and Disadvantages.”
Your composition should have a clear introduction, body and conclusion.
IGNOU BEGS-183 (July 2023 – January 2024) Assignment Questions
SECTION A
I. Write short notes on the following:
1. Explain, with suitable examples, the terms ‘homophones’ and ‘homographs’.
2. What strategies can be adopted for achieving coherence and cohesion in a paragraph?
3. Briefly describe the various steps involved in the process approach to writing.
4. What do you understand by the term ‘persuasive writing’? What are the elements that can help to build up an effective persuasive text?
5. Explain the terms ‘paraphrase’, ‘precis’ and ‘summary’ and show how they differ from each other.
SECTION B
II. Answer the following in around 150 words each:
1. What strategies would you adopt to become a critical reader?
2. Describe the Cornell note taking method.
3. Briefly describe the three major types of study skills and show how they help us to become better learners.
4. What aspects of format, structure, etiquette and language should be considered while writing an official email? Write an official email to the head of your institution keeping all these aspects in mind.
SECTION C
III. 1. Write a paragraph of about 150 words on the topic given below.
Underline the topic sentence after writing the paragraph.
“The importance of good communication skills in the workplace.”
2. Write a well – developed composition on the topic given below:
“Coping with the challenges posed by climate change at the global level.”
Your composition should have a clear introduction, body and conclusion.
