Wiley's ExamXpert Communication Skills for Campus Placements, 2ed
ISBN: 9788126575350
276 pages
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Description
Wiley ExamXpert Communication Skills for Campus Placements has been written keeping in mind the needs of those who wish to streamline their communication skills for the various campus placement processes. The book adopts a unique pedagogical style in that it discusses key concepts of language by providing exhaustive examples and illustrations and follows each key concept by a battery of questions relevant to that concept for better learning retention. The book has been authored by a renowned professor of PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Bharathiar University, who has rich experience in mentoring fresh graduates in their journey towards gainful employment. She has drawn upon her experiences to come up with this one-stop resource for all your preparation needs.
1. Introduction
Introduction to Communication
Types of Communication
Formal and Informal Communication
The Communication Process
2. Vocabulary
Vocabulary Concepts
Tips for Improving Vocabulary
Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
Roots
Suffixes
Taking Words Apart
Words Often Confused or Misused
Synonyms
Exercise
Antonyms
Exercise
One Word Substitution with Meaning
IDIOMS and Phrasal Verbs
Commonly Used Idioms
Idioms Based on Animals
Idioms Based on Body Parts
Idioms Based on Colours
Idioms Based on Food
Exercise
Answers
Answers
Phrasal Verbs
Exercise
Answers
Test your Readiness for the Vocabulary Questions
Words with their Meanings
3. Grammar Concepts
Basic Sentence Structure
Parts of Sentence
Subject
Predicate
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Subject Complement
Parts of Speech
Nouns
Pronouns
Adjectives
Verbs
Adverbs
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Interjections
Subject Verb Agreement
Tenses
Spotting Errors
Pattern of Questions
Type 1: Errors in Sentence Fragments
Type 2: Identify the Right Sentence
Type 3: Spotting Errors in Vertical Form
Type 4: More than one Error in Sentences
Type 5: Identify the Correct Sentence
Exercise
Answers
Sentence Completion
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Answers
Practice Sets
Exercise 1
Answers
Sentence Improvement
Exercise
Reading Comprehension
Active Reading
Keywords
Ideas that Recur
Analyze the Argument
Keeping Pace with Inferences
Pay Attention to the Opening Paragraph
Focus on the Organization of the Passage
Vocabulary Increase
Practice
Eclectic Reading
Exercises
Passage I
Passage II
Passage III
Passage IV
Passage V
4. Effective Resume Writing
Step 1: Address Section
Step 2: Summary Section
Step 3: Educational Details
Step 4: Technical Skills
Step 5: Project Details
Step 6: Strengths and Weaknesses
Step 7: Extracurricular Accolades
Step 8: Personal Details
Exercise
Business Letter Writing
Exercise
Business Letter Example
Exercise
E-mail - Tips to Compose, Format and Samples
Tips on Composing E-mails
Exercise
5. Report Writing
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Purpose and Audience
Purpose
Audience
Exercise 1
Body
Conclusion
Exercise 2: “Mapped” Checklist for Rain Water Harvesting Initiatives
Types of Reports
Academic Report
Professional Report
Steps in Creating a Good Report
Planning
Example
Presenting a Report Professionally
Notices, Agenda and Minutes
Notices
Agenda
Standard Items
Minutes
Practical Hints
Minutes
Exercise
6. Situational Conversation Practice Session
Short Conversations
Meeting for the First Time
Meeting After a Long Time
Meeting a New Student in School
Meeting in the Market
Meeting at a Party
Meeting at an Office
Introducing Oneself
Two Persons Introducing Themselves
Introducing a Friend
Family Conversations
Sharing the Day’s Experiences
At the Dining Table
Health Related Conversations
Taking an Appointment with a Doctor
An Accident
Going Shopping
Shopping for Stationery
Shopping for Clothes
Shopping for Fruit
Shopping for Vegetables
At the Chemist
Job Related Enquiries
Condolences
Complaints
Requests
Conversation on the Telephone
Miscellaneous
Interviews
Some Commonly Asked Questions
Group Discussion
Organization
Knowledge
Alertness and Presence of Mind
Out of the Box Thinking
Body Language
Personal Appearance
Posture
Gestures
Facial Expressions
Eye Contact
Space Distancing
Presentation Skills
Presentation
The Key Elements of a Presentation
Impediments
Reaction