Questions

1. Communication Fundamentals

a. Define communication and explain why it is important for academic, professional, and personal life.
b. Identify and explain the main types of communication.
c. What is a communication channel? Distinguish between natural and artificial channels with examples.
d. Explain the concept of frame of reference and its role in effective communication.
e. Define feedback and explain how it helps improve the communication process.

2. Noise and Barriers in Communication

a. Define noise in the communication process.
b. Explain environmental noise and physiological noise with suitable examples.
c. Describe psychological noise and how it affects communication.
d. What is semantic noise? Explain how poor word choice creates misunderstanding.
e. Briefly explain syntactic or organizational noise in communication.

3. Listening Skills

a. Define listening and explain why listening is important in communication.
b. Differentiate between active listening and passive listening.
c. Describe at least four techniques used to improve listening skills.
d. Explain the role of non-verbal cues in effective listening.
e. How can listening skills contribute to academic or workplace success?

4. Speaking Skills

a. What is speaking skill? Explain its importance in real-life communication.
b. Distinguish between fluency and accuracy with examples.
c. Explain the role of pronunciation, stress, and intonation in speaking.
d. Discuss the importance of non-verbal aspects in speaking.
e. Mention common mistakes in speaking and suggest ways to improve daily speaking skills.

5. Presentation and Public Speaking Skills

a. What are the basic steps of public speaking?
b. Explain the importance of conversation etiquette in effective speaking.
c. Describe the structure of a presentation.
d. What is stage fright? Mention two techniques used to overcome it.
e. Explain the role of storytelling in making a presentation effective.

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