IGNOU BSSI 11 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

Included:

BSSI 11 2025 - English

Course: Communication Skills

Course Code: BSSI-011

Max. Marks: 100

Answer all questions, Pass Marks is 50%

Q1. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:

In the true sense it would mean physical, emotional, intellectual and social aspects all synchronized into one whole that radiates positive energy. A healthy workforce means positive energy, enthusiasm, cordiality, and cooperation, all flowing through the employees to create an atmosphere that guarantees productivity of a high standard.

However, in order for a workforce to be healthy, it is necessary that the workplace be healthy too. Creating a healthier workplace is not necessarily easy, but the end results are well worth the effort. Robust workplace health can have several positive results for employers, such as improved productivity, decreased absenteeism, improved retention and recruitment, better employee relations, improved health and hence reduced health benefit costs. Additionally, it could mean improved corporate culture and image, resulting in better quality of potential employees wishing to join the workforce.

For the employee, working in an organization that pays attention to all aspects of employee wellness could mean higher level of commitment, increased enthusiasm at work, recognition of hard work, resulting in better compensation and advancement opportunities, loyalty and a feeling of belonging, and above all, job satisfaction.

Overall, a healthy workforce is a win-win situation for both the employee and the employer. At the same time, they are both responsible for creating and maintaining this feeling of wellness.

In the listening section we will deal with how the employer and the employees can contribute towards increasing mental and physical fitness at the workplace.

 

Answer the following questions based on the passage you have just read.

1. What are the four aspects of fitness mentioned in the reading passage?

2. What qualities does the passage list as a guarantee for a highly productive workforce?

3. How does an organization benefit from a happy and healthy workforce?

4. How does an employee benefit from working in an organization that is concerned about employee wellness? 

Q.2 You participated in a procession protesting against the rise of food prices in the recent months.

Write a report of the event. You may talk about the people who participated, some of their views on this issue, its impact on the common man and solutions to this problem.

Q.3 Given below are some answers. Frame appropriate questions to the answers given below:

The first one has been done for you.

Example: I wrote to Mr. Sharma.

Question: Who did you write to?

1. I phoned her yesterday afternoon.

____________________

2. He went to Cincinnati.

____________________

3. No, I didn't see the memorandum.

___________________

4. I spoke to the Vice-President's secretary.

____________________

5. The weather was great

.____________________

Q.4 Enlist at least 5 common habits that you think do not contribute to a person's personality.

Q.5 Complete the given text on Portfolios by choosing the most appropriate option from the three (3) choices given in brackets.

A portfolio is a (i) ______________ (job-hunting/job- getting/job-gaining) tool that you can

(ii) ______________ (evolve/make/develop), that gives employers a (complete/whole/big)

picture of who you are your education, your experience, your accomplishments, your skill sets and

whether you have the (iii) _____________ (skill/potential/strength) to become much more than

what you claim in your cover letter and resume.

A portfolio is not (iv) ______________ (very/completely/absolutely) necessary. But if you

want to get an edge, make an impact, or in short do everything possible to get a job, then it is a

good idea to have a portfolio when (v)____________

(preparing/interviewing/showcasing) for professional positions.

Q.6 What are the main features of Web 2.0? What do you understand by Web 2.0 tools?

Give a few examples.

Q.7 Answer the questions given below briefly using (PREPOSITION) on, in or at in your answers. The first one has been done for you:

a. When did you last go on a holiday?

Ans. In the summer.

b. When did you get to work this morning?

c. When did you last visit Agra?

d. When did you last go to the dentist?

e. When does the train reach Mumbai?

f. When does the bank open?

g. When did you last go to see a cinema?

h. When did you start this exercise?

i. When did you reach home last night?

j. When did you last go to a meeting?

Q.8 Briefly enumerate the points you should keep in mind while writing a report?

Q.9 Rewrite the following sentences choosing the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets:

1. All the thieves ____________ sent to jail. (was/were)

2. Neither of them ____________ done the work. (have/has)

3. Mittal and Sons ___________ a well-known legal firm. (is/are)

4. Hard Times ___________ written by Charles Dickens. (were/was)

5. Economics ___________ an interesting subject. (are/is)

6. Five hundred rupees ____________ a big amount for him. (is/are)

7. This girl or that boy _____________ thrown the stone. (has/have)

8. Sons and Lovers ____________ a famous English novel. (are/is)

9. Rice and curry ____________ easy to cook. (are/is)

10. Fifteen days ____________ a very short period. (is/are)

Q 10. Out of the given choices, identify the suitable action word to complete the given sentences.

1. I was successful in ________________- of our company. the interest of many villagers in the life insurance scheme

a. generating b. producing c. devising

d. creating

2. My work in the insurance sector _______________ the villages. interaction with many illiterate people in

a. consisted

b. managed

c. involved d. had

3. In the general office the secretaries _______________ all word processing and typing.

a. handle

b. expedite

c. assist

d. organize

4. I can _______________ with difficult customers without losing my patience.

a. talk

b. handle

c. look after

d. deal

5. During my internship ________________ the skill of working as part of a team.

a. gained

b. learnt

c. made

d. achieved

Last Date for Submission of Assignments (after completing one year of study)

For Jan 2025 batch students appearing in December 2025 TEE Exam, before 30th Sept 2025

For July 2025 batch students appearing in June 2026 TEE Exam, before 31st March 2026

Or as and when notified by the University from time to time.

Please visit IGNOU website ignou.ac.in

Q: How will I receive the PDF?
A: Immediately after payment, the download link will appear and be sent to your email.

Q: Is this hand-written or typed?
A: This is a professional typed computer PDF. You can use it as a reference for your handwritten submission.