Peng 021: Communication Skills Semester 2 2009 Question Paper
Peng 021: Communication Skills Semester 2 2009
Course:Certificate Of Pre-University Biology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
COURSE CODE: PENG 021
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
STREAM: SEMESTER TWO
DAY: FRIDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 20/03/2009
INSTRUCTIONS:
· Answer All questions
· Credit will be given for neat work and good English
SECTION A. (30 MARKS)
1. What factors would you consider when planning study time? (4 Marks)
2. Explain what you understand by “concentration”. (3 Marks)
3. Identify and explain four distractions from concentration. How can you overcome them?
(8 Marks)
4. You are listening to a lecture. Consider what you would do to gain from the speech.
(4 Marks)
5. Explain what you understand by communication. (2 Marks)
6. State and explain five barriers of communication. (5 Marks)
7. Explain the relationship between priorities and planning. (5 Marks)
SECTION B. (20 MARKS)
1. Imagine you are to attend a speech by a professor on a given topic. Explain four things you
would do to ensure you get maximum benefit from it. (8 Marks)
2. Explain three things you would do if you were delivering a speech. (- Marks)
3. Briefly discuss three methods of reading
( - Marks)
SECTION C. (20 MARKS)
1. Explain how the title, subject and author cards help you to access a book you want to
use in the library. (3 Marks)
2. Name the two classification systems used in libraries. (2 Marks)
3. Identify and describe three features of a dictionary entry. (6 Marks)
4. In the course of reading a text you come across an unfamiliar word. Explain how you
would figure out the meaning of the word without the help of a dictionary. (5 Marks)
5. What single words can you use in the place of the italicized words in each of the four
sentences below: (4 Marks)
a) The scheme was one that could not be put into practices
b) Everybody is liable to be called up on to account for his or her own actions.
c) The secretary’s proposal was adopted with the full agreement of all the members.
d) The committee suspended proceedings and dispersed until the following Thursday.
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