About this previous year paper
This document contains the complete and authentic B.Tech (Semester II) Theory Examination Question Paper for Professional English (KAS-204) for the academic session 2018–19.
It is a 100-mark, 3-hour university examination designed to assess a student’s competence in English communication, technical writing, workplace communication, vocabulary skills, grammar accuracy, and presentation abilities.
This paper thoroughly tests both linguistic competence and professional communication skills expected from engineering students.
Structure of the Question Paper
The paper is divided into three structured sections, each designed to evaluate a different dimension of professional communication:
SECTION A — Short Conceptual Questions (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)
This section contains ten short-answer questions that test fundamental concepts of technical and professional English.
Topics include:
Extent and coverage of Technical English
Active vs. Passive Listening
Meaning of foreign words such as Ab initio and Alma mater
Expansion of abbreviations (A.M., P.S.)
Use of prepositional phrases
Techniques of technical writing
Dangling modifiers
Clichés vs. Redundancy
Normal speech rate (words per minute)
Role of intonation in spoken communication
These questions check a student’s clarity of basic communication concepts and correct use of English in professional settings.
PROFESSIONAL-ENGLISH-KAS-204
SECTION B — Descriptive & Analytical Questions (Any 3 × 10 = 30 Marks)
This section evaluates descriptive writing, grammar competence, vocabulary usage, and practical communication skills.
Students must answer any three questions.
Major areas covered:
Presentation Delivery
How effective presentation skills can capture attention.
Homophones
Using pairs such as hear/here, loose/lose, steal/steel in meaningful sentences.
Notice Writing
Writing a formal notice for a blood donation camp.
Concord (Subject–Verb Agreement)
Correcting sentences with improper agreement.
Workplace Communication
How communication skills support career growth and teamwork.
This section measures writing skills, clarity, grammar accuracy, and workplace communication effectiveness.
PROFESSIONAL-ENGLISH-KAS-204
SECTION C — Long Answer / Application-Based Questions (4 × 10 = 40 Marks)
Each subsection contains two choices, and students answer one from each.
Areas include:
1. Writing Methods & Thinking Skills
Types of paragraph composition
Strategies to develop logical and positive thinking
2. Word Formation & Sentence Construction
Processes of word formation
Requisites of meaningful sentence construction
3. Business Communication
Agenda & Minutes of Meeting
Principles of business communication
Concept of 'You Attitude'
4. Technical Writing & Coherent Paragraphs
Effect of word choice on technical writing
Role of paragraph length in coherence, introductions, and conclusions
5. Presentation Skills & Paralinguistics
Understanding the audience and locale
Paralinguistic elements affecting speech (tone, pitch, modulation)
These questions assess critical thinking, advanced writing skills, workplace readiness, and ability to apply communication theories in real-world contexts.