Technical English [2 ed.] 9788182092297

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English Pages [334] Year 2011

Technical English [2 ed.]
9788182092297

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Dr S Sumant

Table of contents :
Cover
Contents
PART - I GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
1. Words Formation with Prefixes and Suffixes
2. Synonyms (Words and Meanings)
3. Antonyms
4. Verb Patterns (Sentence Patterns)
5. Subject–Verb Agreement
6. Tenses (Simple and Compound Tenses)
7. Simple, Complex and Compound Sentences
8. Impersonal Passive Voice
9. Use of Conditionals
10. Comparative Adjectives (Affirmative and Negative)
11. Expanding Nominal Compounds
12. Articles
13. Use of Prepositions
14. Phrasal Verbs
15. Commonly Mispronounced and Misspelt Words
16. British and American Vocabulary
17. Editing (Punctuation, Spelling and Grammar)
18. Writing Definitions and Descriptions
PART - II SPEAKING
19. Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
20. Speech Sounds
21. Syllables
22. Word Stress (Structure and Content Words)
23. Sentence Stress
24. Intonation
25. Pronunciation Drills/ Tongue Twisters
26. Formal and Informal English
27. Developing Confidence
28. Introducing Oneself
29. Asking for or Eliciting Information
30. Describing Objects
31. Offering Suggestions and Recommendations
32. Expressing Opinions (Agreeing/ Disagreeing)
33. Giving Instructions
PART - III READING
34. Reading Comprehension
35. Note-taking— Guided and Unguided
36. Jumbled Sentences
PART - IV WRITING
37. Characteristics of Technical Style
38. Paragraph Writing
39. Process Description
40. Charts and Diagrams
41. Formal Letter Writing
PART - V LISTENING
42. Listening Skills
43. Effective Listening
44. Listening to Fill-up Gapped Tests
45. Spoken English and Listening Practice
Question Papers
Annexure
Prepositional Phrases
Relative Pronouns
Reference Words
Correction of Sentences