AUDIT COURSE – 3: Technical English for Engineers

Assignment no. – 1
Q.1 Explain the importance of communication skills for engineer.

Communication skills are essential for engineers to function effectively in a professional setting.
Engineers often work in multidisciplinary teams where they need to communicate complex technical
concepts to colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, many of whom may not have a technical
background. Clear communication helps translate these complex ideas into simpler terms, ensuring
that everyone understands the project scope, requirements, and goals.
Moreover, engineers need strong written communication skills for drafting reports, proposals, technical
documentation, and specifications. These documents must be detailed and unambiguous, serving as a
reference for the team and other stakeholders. Miscommunication in documentation can lead to
errors, delays, and increased project costs.
In essence, strong communication skills enable engineers to bridge the gap between technical and non-
technical audiences, foster collaboration, ensure accurate documentation, and drive projects to
successful outcomes.

Q.2 Write any four techniques of improving listening skills.

Here are four techniques for improving listening skills:
### 1. **Active Listening:**
- Focus completely on the speaker, maintain eye contact, and show genuine interest in what they are
saying. Avoid distractions and try to fully understand the message without interrupting.

### 2. **Avoiding Interruptions:**

- Allow the speaker to finish their thoughts before responding. Avoid jumping to conclusions or cutting
them off mid-sentence, as this can disrupt their flow and cause misunderstandings.

### 3. **Asking Clarifying Questions:**

- If something is unclear, ask questions to gain a better understanding. Phrases like “Can you explain
that in more detail?” or “What do you mean by…?” help ensure comprehension.

### 4. **Providing Feedback:**

- Summarize or paraphrase what you’ve heard to confirm your understanding. Use statements like,
“So, what you’re saying is…” or “I understand that you’re feeling…” to validate the speaker’s message
and show that you’re engaged.

Q.3 Change the voice:

a. Let the window be shut down.

b. He will be forgiven by the teacher.
 c. Will your brother pay your fees today?
d. The Robber has been caught by the Police.

### a. Let the window be shut down.

- **Active Voice**: Shut down the window.

### b. He will be forgiven by the teacher.

- **Active Voice**: The teacher will forgive him.

### c. Will your brother pay your fees today?

- **Passive Voice**: Will your fees be paid by your brother today?

### d. The robber has been caught by the police.

- **Active Voice**: The police have caught the robber.

Assignment No. – 2
Q.1 What is Active Voice?
**Active Voice** is a grammatical structure in which the subject of the sentence performs the action
expressed by the verb. In other words, the subject is the doer of the action, and it appears before the
verb. Active voice sentences are typically direct, clear, and concise, making them easier to read and
understand.

### Example:

- **Active Voice**: *The teacher explains the lesson.*

- (Here, "The teacher" is the subject, "explains" is the verb, and "the lesson" is the object.)

In this sentence, the subject ("The teacher") is performing the action of explaining the lesson.

Q.2 What is Passive Voice?

**Passive Voice** is a grammatical structure where the subject of the sentence receives the action of the
verb, rather than performing it. The focus is on the action being done to the subject, rather than who
is doing it. Passive voice often includes a form of the verb "to be" (is, was, are, were) followed by the
past participle of the main verb.

### Example:
- **Passive Voice**: *The lesson was explained by the teacher.*

- (Here, "The lesson" is the subject receiving the action, "was explained" is the verb phrase, and "by the
teacher" indicates the doer of the action.)

In this sentence, the emphasis is on "the lesson" rather than on "the teacher" who performed the
action of explaining.
 Q.3 Change into Indirect Speech.
a) The Monitor said, “Sir, students were making noise yesterday.”
b) The Prime Minister said, “India became independent in 1947.”
c) “Sit down.” She told him.

### a) The Monitor said, “Sir, students were making noise yesterday.”
- **Indirect Speech**: The Monitor told Sir that the students had been making noise the previous day.

### b) The Prime Minister said, “India became independent in 1947.”

- **Indirect Speech**: The Prime Minister said that India became independent in 1947.

### c) “Sit down.” She told him.

- **Indirect Speech**: She told him to sit down.
Q.4 Do as Directed.

a. Yesterday evening the phone (ring) three time while we (have) dinner. (Rewrite thesentence
using the correct form of the verb given in the brackets.)
b. While I (do) the language course, I (meet) lots of people from all over the world.(Rewrite
the sentence using the correct form of the verb given in the brackets.)
c. What a wonderful painting this is! (Change into Assertive)

### a) Yesterday evening the phone **rang** three times while we **were having** dinner.
(Correct form: "rang" (past simple) and "were having" (past continuous))

### b) While I **was doing** the language course, I **met** lots of people from all over the world.
(Correct form: "was doing" (past continuous) and "met" (past simple))

### c) What a wonderful painting this is!

- **Assertive**: This is a very wonderful painting.

Assignment No. – 3
Q.1 Make sentences using the following collection.
a. Pay attention.
b. Come to an end.
c. Make progress.
d. Have sympathy.

### a. Pay attention.

- **Sentence**: It’s important to **pay attention** during the lecture to understand the key concepts.

### b. Come to an end.

- **Sentence**: The concert will **come to an end** at 10 PM, so make sure to get your tickets before
then.

### c. Make progress.

- **Sentence**: With consistent practice and effort, you will **make progress** in your studies.
 ### d. Have sympathy.
- **Sentence**: I **have sympathy** for those affected by the natural disaster and hope they receive
the help they need.

Q.2 Write the meaning of the following idioms and make sentences of your own:
a. Ball is in your court.
b. Piece of cake.

### a. Ball is in your court.

**Meaning:** This idiom means that it is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

**Sentence:** I’ve given you all the information you need; now the **ball is in your court** to decide
whether to accept the job offer or not.

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### b. Piece of cake.

**Meaning:** This idiom refers to something that is very easy to do.

**Sentence:** The math test was a **piece of cake**; I finished it in just 15 minutes!
Q.3 Change the voice.
a. Amit is completing a project.
b. The Manager sent a warning mail yesterday.
c. Ronaldo attends the practice session daily.
d. I will wash the car on Sunday.

### a. Amit is completing a project.

- **Passive Voice:** A project is being completed by Amit.

### b. The Manager sent a warning mail yesterday.

- **Passive Voice:** A warning mail was sent by the Manager yesterday.

### c. Ronaldo attends the practice session daily.

- **Passive Voice:** The practice session is attended by Ronaldo daily.

### d. I will wash the car on Sunday.

- **Passive Voice:** The car will be washed by me on Sunday.
Q.4 Do as Directed.
a) I was born in the town on the outskirts of a city – Kolkata. (Rewrite the
sentenceusing correct article in the place of underlined articles.)
b) He climbed in the ladder to get through the attic. (Rewrite the sentence using
correctpreposition in the place of underlined prepositions.)
c) As the Police Officers or the Military Personnel were present. (Rewrite the
sentenceusing correct conjunctions in the place of underlined conjunctions.)

### a) I was born in **a** town on the outskirts of **the** city – Kolkata.
(Article correction: "a" for "town" and "the" for "city")

### b) He climbed **the** ladder to get through the attic.

(Preposition correction: "the" instead of "in the")

### c) As the Police Officers **and** the Military Personnel were present.
(Conjunction correction: "and" instead of "or")
Q.5 Write the full form of IQ and EQ with its meaning.
### IQ (Intelligence Quotient)
**Meaning:** IQ is a measure of a person's intellectual abilities and potential. It is often
determined through standardized tests that assess various cognitive skills, including
reasoning, problem-solving, and comprehension. A higher IQ typically indicates greater
intellectual capability.
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### EQ (Emotional Quotient)

**Meaning:** EQ refers to a person's ability to understand, manage, and express their
emotions, as well as the ability to recognize and influence the emotions of others. It
encompasses skills such as emotional awareness, empathy, and interpersonal
relationships, which are essential for effective communication and social interactions.