IGNOU BEGE 104 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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BEGE 104 (July 2025 - January 2026) - ENGLISH

BEGE-104

English for Business Communication

Assignment 2025-26

Course Code: BEGE-104/2025-26

Max. Marks: 100

Attempt all the questions.

1. The cultural committee of your college is organizing an inter-college debate competition. As the secretary of the committee, draft a notice for the college notice board providing all the necessary details in about 100 words.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct participle forms of the verbs. Choose from the list given below.

paint, teach, know, grow, leave, see, catch, break, run, read

a. I have never _________________ such a beautiful sunset before.

b. The children have _________________ a cold after playing in the rain.

c. The boy has _________________ his bag on the bench.

d. The vase was _________________ into pieces by accident.

e. The tree has _________________ tall and strong over the years.

f. The teacher has _________________ us a new poem today.

g. He looked tired after _________________ for hours.

h. She was _________________ a novel when I called her.

i. The wall was beautifully _________________ by the students.

j. That boy is well _________________ for his helpful nature.

3. You have been suffering from cough and cold. Write a dialogue between you and a doctor describing your symptoms and getting advice.

4. Attempt any one of the following:

a. Write a telephone conversation between you and the courier agent confirming your delivery details and expected time of arrival.

b. Write a telephone conversation between you and the hotel receptionist to book a room and ask about facilities and charges.

5. Rewrite the following sentences using the passive form. First one is done for you as an example.

They wrote the report in a terrible hurry.
The report was written in a terrible hurry.

a. They have painted the house recently.
b. Someone has stolen my bicycle.
c. We must follow the instructions.
d. People speak English in many countries.
e. They had already announced the results.

6. Complete these words or expressions using the words below.

under, beside, in, on, through

a. The children are playing _________________ the park.

b. Please put the book _________________ the shelf.

c. The dog hid _________________ the bed during the thunderstorm.

d. We walked _________________ the forest to reach the lake.

e. The bench is placed _________________ the big tree.

7. Write short notes on any two of the following:

a. Features of a business proposal
b. Portfolio
c. An effective group discussion
d. Mechanics of writing a letter

8. In the following memo the linking words and phrases are missed out. Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the ones given.

(However, Moreover, Consequently, Because, Besides, On the other hand, To summarize, As a result)

Memo from: HR Manager
To: All Employees
Date: 10th March 2024
Ref No.: HR/25/03

We are introducing a new flexible working policy starting next month. (i) _________________ many employees have requested more work-from-home options, we believe this will improve work-life balance and productivity. (ii) _________________, this change supports our commitment to employee well-being and modern workplace practices. (iii) _________________, employees will be required to submit their weekly work schedules in advance for approval. (iv) _________________, managers will be responsible for reviewing the schedules to ensure they support the team's overall productivity. (v) _________________, we hope all employees will welcome this initiative as a step towards a more adaptable and employee-friendly workplace.

9. What are the various barriers in communication? Explain.

10. Change the words in bold into direct speech.

During our meeting with Malvika, a volunteer coordinator at the community centre, we discussed her role and contributions to the organization. (a) She explained that she had been working there for over three years. (b) She shared that she organized weekly workshops for underprivileged children. (c) When asked about challenges, she said that it was sometimes difficult to find enough volunteers. (d) She also mentioned that she motivated people by sharing success stories of past initiatives. (e) She concluded by saying that she hoped to expand the programme to more areas in the city.

11. Complete the sentences with suitable phrasal verbs:

(bring up, break down, fill out, call off, take over, get along with, look into, pick up, go over, show up)

a) The meeting was _________________ due to the manager's sudden illness.
b) Can you please _________________ this form and return it to the office?
c) I don't really _________________ my new neighbour — we have nothing in common.
d) The company is planning to _________________ a smaller competitor.
e) The car _________________ on the highway, and we had to wait for a mechanic.
f) She didn’t _________________ at the event, even though she promised to come.
g) I need to _________________ this report before submitting it to my boss.
h) They agreed to _________________ the issue again in the next meeting.
i) Could you please _________________ the kids from school today?
j) The inspector promised to _________________ the matter more closely.

 

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