English Grammar & Literature

                                    q                MY FINANCIAL CAREER By Stephen Leacock EXERCISE QUESTIONS Q.NO.1:  What light do the following expressions throw on Leacock state? “To look timidly” and “shambled in”. Answer:   “To look timidly” means to look in a cowardly manner and “Shambled in” means to walk with uneasy steps. Both phrases show that the writer was nervous and upset when he entered the bank. Q.NO.2:  Why did the manager come to think that Leacock had an awful secret to reveal? Answer:  The manager came to suspect that he had an awful secret to reveal because of his mysterious manners. The writer’s tone also suggested that he was a detective. He was uttering the word “alone” again and again.          Q.NO.3:  What was the attitude of the manager toward...

                                                                                                                                                   Shahzada Nazar Abbas Subject Specialist (English) SIR ALEXANDER FLEMING EXCIERCISE QUESTIONS Q.NO.1:  What are antiseptics and what is the antiseptic method? ANSWER:  Carbolic acid, iodine, and other chemicals are called antiseptics. In the past, they were used to kill germs on the patient’s body. The use of such chemicals to destroy germs is called the antiseptic method. The chief defect ...

  ON DESTROYING BOOKS Composed by Shahzada Nazar Abbas Introduction to the Lesson: On Destroying Books is an interesting essay written by Jerome K Jerome. In this essay, he tells us why we should destroy useless books. At the beginning of the lesson, he talks about the so-called charity of the British public that they had presented lots of books to the soldiers but when it was inspected it was dawned that they had given all the useless books. The writer talks about his problem how once unnecessary books of poetry had gathered in his small room and how he managed to get rid of them. This interesting essay is full of awe and suspense. EXERCISE QUESTIONS      Q.NO.1:  What sorts of books were presented by the British public to soldiers? Answer:   The public presented them with worthless and ordinary books such as old magazines, Guide to Lake District, and budget copies. QNO.2: Was it interest of soldiers that prompted their action or was it the wish to g...

 How To  Overcome Communication Barriers Effective communication is key to the success of almost every type of personal, social, and business interaction. If there are barriers to it, you might find it hard to express yourself properly. By understanding the different barriers to communication, you can understand how to overcome them and improve your communication skills. In this piece of content, let us gain some insight into the ways to overcome communication barriers and offer strategies you can employ in your workplace to communicate more effectively. 1.     Eliminating differences in perception:  The organization should ensure that it is recruiting the right individuals on the job. It’s the responsibility of the interviewer to ensure that the interviewee has command over the written and spoken language. There should be a proper Induction program so that the policies of the company are clear to all the employees. There should be proper training con...

  Communication Barriers Communication barriers  can be defined as obstacles that one may face when attempting to effectively communicate with another person. These barriers can be anything that can misrepresent and/or avert someone during the communication process. This process involves a sender, receiver, and message. The Barriers to Communication Communication barriers can be broken into the following five categories: Physical barriers  - These barriers are environmental challenges people face during communication due to their surroundings. Emotional barriers  - This barrier can stem from a person's existing feelings toward a subject or person(s) involved in the communication process. Cultural barriers  - These barriers derive from differences in a variety of categories, such as religion, language, traditions, and power distance. Cognitive barriers  - Cognitive barriers are a combination of emotional and cul...