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VFSTR - VADLAMUDI No.
Year Semester Branch Section
Staff Name: Mr. Ravibabu Velaga I 2 CSE 9
Code: 25EN104 Student’s Module
Faculty Dept.: English Course: TEC
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Program Name: B. Tech. Date: 18-3-2026 M2-T1
1.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions:
In professional reading, every word carries purpose. While general reading allows room for
interpretation, reading for specific details requires precision and concentration. A skilled
reader identifies facts, figures, and key phrases that support the writer’s main argument. For
instance, in technical documents, a single numerical error may change the entire meaning.
Similarly, in legal or scientific writing, accuracy of terminology determines the validity of
conclusions. To master detail-oriented reading, one must not only focus on what is written but
also infer why it is written that way.
a. Define “reading for specific details” in your own words. (2 Marks)
b. Explain why identifying supporting facts and figures is essential in professional reading.
(3 Marks)
c. Based on the passage, design a short classroom strategy (or reading exercise) that trains
students to detect specific details in complex texts such as research abstracts or policy
documents. Describe how it helps improve comprehension and precision. (5 Marks)
2.
Read the email below and respond to the tasks:
Subject: Request for Reconsideration – Internship Confirmation
Dear Ms. Renu,
I am grateful for offering me the internship opportunity at GlobalTech Solutions. However, I
was recently informed that my final examination schedule overlaps with the first week of the
internship. I request your permission to begin my internship a week later without affecting
the assigned project timeline. I assure you of my complete commitment and flexibility in
completing all deliverables on time.
Yours sincerely,
Arjun Kumar
a. Identify the key features that make this email formal and polite. (2 Marks)
b. Discuss how the writer’s tone helps maintain professionalism while requesting a favour.
(3 Marks)
c. Imagine you are the HR Manager. Compose a well-balanced reply to this email, granting
partial approval but setting new conditions. Justify the tone and structure of your response in
5–6 lines after the email. (5 Marks)
3.
Read the following letter:
To
The Director,
Green Earth Initiatives,
Hyderabad.
Subject: Request for Sponsorship of Campus Recycling Project
Dear Sir/Madam,
We, the students of Eco Club, Vignan University, are launching a campus-wide recycling
initiative aimed at reducing plastic waste. We seek your sponsorship for recycling bins and
awareness materials. Our project aligns with your organization’s commitment to sustainable
practices. We would be grateful if you could support us through financial or material
assistance.
Yours sincerely,
Ananya Rao
President, Eco Club
a. Identify the purpose and tone of this letter. (2 Marks)
b. Describe how persuasive techniques (like appeal to values and clarity of purpose) are used
effectively. (3 Marks)
c. Draft an extended version of this letter suitable for submission to a corporate sponsor,
adding statistics, environmental impact statements, and a call-to-action section. Justify how
such details strengthen the appeal. (5 Marks)
4.
Read the passage:
A technical report transforms raw data into meaningful information. It serves as evidence for
decisions in research, business, and governance. Reports follow a logical format: title,
objectives, methodology, data presentation, analysis, and conclusion. However, many reports
fail not due to poor data but due to poor interpretation. A well-written report interprets data
objectively, highlighting both strengths and limitations. The credibility of a report depends on
its balance between fact and judgment.
a. Mention the main characteristics that distinguish a report from an essay. (2 Marks)
b. Explain how interpretation adds value to data in technical reports. (3 Marks)
c. Assume you are preparing a report on “Water Conservation in University Campuses.”
Write a detailed outline with sample data categories, analysis points, and two actionable
recommendations. Explain how this report could influence administrative policy. (5 Marks)
5.
Read the passage:
A process description is not a mere sequence of steps; it’s a narrative that explains how and
why a process unfolds in a particular order. From industrial operations to natural cycles, every
process has interdependent stages. In academic or scientific writing, a process description
demonstrates understanding of causality. For example, describing how solar panels generate
energy requires connecting physical, chemical, and environmental principles. Thus, precision
in verbs and transitions is essential.
a. Define a process description with an example. (2 Marks)
b. Discuss how cause-and-effect relationships make process descriptions clearer. (3 Marks)
c. Write a detailed description of the process of desalination of seawater for potable use,
explaining each stage, intake, filtration, evaporation, condensation, and storage, and conclude
with a note on its sustainability significance. (5 Marks)
6.
Study the data and respond:
Year Units Produced (in 000s) Units Sold (in 000s) Revenue (₹ Crores)
2020 85 80 18
2021 95 90 23
2022 100 92 25
2023 120 118 34
a. Identify the year with the greatest sales increase. (2 Marks)
b. Explain what the difference between production and sales implies for business planning. (3
Marks)
c. Write a short analytical report interpreting this data in terms of market demand, operational
efficiency, and profit growth. Suggest one realistic strategy for improving the company’s
export competitiveness. (5 Marks)
7.
Read the passage:
Social media communication has blurred boundaries between formal and informal discourse.
Organizations increasingly monitor employees’ digital conduct, as a careless tweet or post
can harm corporate reputation. A professional communicator must therefore adapt tone,
vocabulary, and structure according to platform and audience. What one writes on Instagram
differs drastically from what is acceptable on LinkedIn or an internal company portal.
Understanding these subtle differences ensures digital responsibility and personal credibility.
a. Define social media messaging. (2 Marks)
b. Explain why awareness of platform and audience is critical in digital communication. (3
Marks)
c. Suppose you are part of a company’s communication team. Draft two messages
announcing the same event, a “Skill Enhancement Webinar.” One message should suit
LinkedIn (professional tone), and the other should fit Instagram (casual and engaging). Add a
short note explaining the linguistic choices made. (5 Marks)
8.
Read the passage:
A review reflects both judgment and justification. A competent reviewer balances
appreciation with critique. The goal is not to praise or condemn, but to interpret a work’s
meaning and effectiveness. In academic and professional circles, reviews serve as
gatekeepers of quality. They influence opinions, sales, and reputations. To achieve credibility,
a review must include factual evidence, quotes, scenes, data, and evaluate impact rather than
emotion.
a. What is the primary function of a review? (2 Marks)
b. Mention two features that make a review objective and reliable. (3 Marks)
c. Write a 200-word critical review of a research-based documentary or film (real or
hypothetical) addressing how it presents data, influences thought, and sustains audience
engagement. Conclude with one constructive suggestion for improvement. (5 Marks)
9.
Complete the passage using phrasal verbs:
Despite careful planning, the engineer had to _______ (postpone) the equipment installation
due to weather conditions. However, the team decided to _______ (investigate) the cause of
delay and prepare a contingency plan.
a. Identify the grammatical structure of phrasal verbs in the passage. (2 Marks)
b. Explain how the meaning of a phrasal verb changes when a particle is altered, using two
examples. (3 Marks)
c. You are designing a training manual for new employees. Write a short section (8–10 lines)
explaining how phrasal verbs enhance clarity in workplace writing. You may use examples
like carry out, look into, break down, and take over. (5 Marks)
(Clue: Relate to clear business communication or technical instructions.)
10.
Read the passage:
Modal auxiliaries are subtle yet powerful linguistic tools. They express obligation, advice,
possibility, and permission, allowing speakers to convey attitude and certainty. For instance,
“must” indicates absolute necessity, whereas “should” implies moral obligation. Learners
often misuse modals because their meaning depends on social context, saying “You must
rest” to a senior sound impolite, whereas “You should rest” is more courteous. Thus, mastery
of modals involves not only grammar but also cultural and pragmatic awareness.
a. Identify two modal auxiliaries expressing possibility and two expressing obligations.
(2 Marks)
b. Distinguish between social and grammatical appropriateness in the use of modal verbs.
Give two examples. (3 Marks)
c. Write a short scene (8–10 lines) between a doctor and a patient in which modal auxiliaries
express necessity, suggestion, and permission. After the dialogue, briefly explain how modals
help soften or strengthen meaning in professional communication. (5 Marks)