Tenses - Verb forms, Spelling and Importance of Punctuation, Vocabulary-
Word formation- Prefixes & Suffixes, One word Substitution, Reading-Reading and
understanding the Context, Writing- Sentence completion- filling the gap with coherence,
Instructions- Imperative Instructions
Uses of Preposition, Active & Passive Voice- impersonal passive, Vocabulary-
Technical Vocabulary- Synonyms-Antonyms-Compound words, Reading -Transfer of
information (chart, pictures), Writing- Recommendations- writing suggestions, Preparing
Checklist
Concord (Subject & Verb agreement), Definite & Indefinite Article, Vocabulary-
uses of Connectives and Linking words, Reading- Summarizing the given passage - Précis
writing, Writing - Paragraph writing - writing Analytical and Argumentative paragraphs.
Direct and Indirect speech, Cause and Effect Expression, Vocabulary- Logical
sequence of words, Reading -Note-making using Linear method, Writing- Formal Letter
writing- Permission letter for Industrial Visit & In-plant training.
Clauses -If Conditionals, Vocabulary- Words often confused - Verbal Analogy,
Reading- Writing a Review for the Book read recently, Writing - Business Letters- Letter of
Quotations, Clarification, Placing orders & Complaint letter.
Reference Book:
1. Muralikrishna, & Sunita Mishra. Communication Skills for Engineers. Pearson, New
Delhi. 2011
2. Mitra K. Barun, ―Effective Technical Communication – A Guide for Scientists and
Engineers‖, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2006.
3. Leo Jones, Richard Alexander, New International Business English, updated Edition,
Cambridge University Press, NY, USA.
4. Smith—Worthington, Darlene & Sue Jefferson. Technical Writing for Success. Cengage,
Mason USA.
5. Sharon J. Gerson, Steven M. Gerson, ―Technical Writing – Process & Product‖. 3rd
Edition, Pearson Education (Singapore) (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
Text Book:
1. Raman, Meenakshi & Sangeetha Sharma. Technical Communication: Principles and
Practice, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2011.
2. Rizvi, Ashraf. M. Effective Technical Communication, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,
2005.
