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Communication Skills-I

Notes This is reflected in our admiration for people who have made something of their lives, sometimes

against great odds, and in our somewhat disappointed judgment of those who merely drift
through life.

All airfields in the country would be nationalized, and the government would continue with the
development of new aircraft as recommended by the Brabazon Committee.
Associated with nominalization is the occurrence of prepositional phrases, introduced by of:
judgment of those
treatment of children

development of new aircraft

-tion is the most common suffix used in this way.
Example: alteration, resignation.
However others are: -ity ability, similarity, complexity; -ness blindness, darkness, preparedness;
-ment development, encouragement; -ship friendship; -age mileage; -ery robbery, bribery; -al
arrival; -ance assistance, resemblance.

2.3 Gaining Precision in use of Words

It is important to use words correctly. It is common saying that no two words in the English
Language mean exactly the same. You need to understand the subtle difference in the words,
and use them effectively. This is possible only with a very good command over words and by
knowing the exact way they is used.
Look, peep, watch and glance all are similar in meaning; but a clear understanding of each word
will highlight the difference in its usage.
You cannot replace one by another without changing the meaning of the sentence. It is essential
that you gain precision in the use of words.

2.4 Ways to Improve Vocabulary

Each of us stands testimony to the fact that it is an essential prerequisite to have a good vocabulary
in order to communicate effectively. There are many ways to improve our vocabulary. Some of
them are as under:
1. Flash Cards: Flash cards are an excellent method of reviewing both old and new vocabulary
words. Not only are they the best way to learn vocabulary, you may also use them in other
ways. For example, key ideas may be written out and reviewed. In addition, declensions
such as the article can be put on a card for easy reviewing. These types of cards will need to
be larger than 2” x 4”. A full size index card would work for these purposes. Let us make a

flash card now.
(a) On the front of the fl ash card: Write a vocabulary word, and only the word, neatly on
the front of the card. Center the word both horizontally and vertically, and be sure to
keep the front of the card free from extra markings, smudges or doodles.
(b) On the upper left corner of the back of the fl ash card: On the reverse side, the information

side of the flash card, write a definition for the word in the upper left corner. Make

sure you write the definition in your own words. This is key. If you write a dictionary

definition, you will be less likely to remember what the word means!
(c) On the upper right corner of the back of the fl ash card: Write the part of speech in the
upper right corner of the info side. Make sure you understand what the part of speech

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