Skill enhancement course · English · Semester 4 · SY BA · 2 credits · 50 marks · 30 hours
Module 1
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A: Introduction to Basics of English
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1
Sentence and its Components (parts of speech)
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2
Phrase improvement
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3
Types of Clauses
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4
Active and Passive Voice
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5
Direct and Indirect Speech
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6
Tenses
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7
Types of sentences
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8
Punctuation Marks
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9
Sentence/Paragraph sequencing
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B: Vocabulary and Word Usage
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1
Synonyms and Antonyms, Homonyms, homophones (focus on spelling)
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2
Idioms & Phrases
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3
One word substitution
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4
Word Association
Module 2: Comprehension and Composition
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1
Reading Comprehension
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2
Information Transfer
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3
Paragraph Writing
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4
Precis Writing
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5
Translating passage
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6
Essay Writing
Reference Books
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1
Baldick, Chris. The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms. Oxford UP, 2009.
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2
Gupta, S. C. English Grammar and Composition. Arihant Publications, 2014.
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3
—. General English for All Competitive Examinations. Arihant Publications, 2025.
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4
Joseph, Mathew. Fine Tune Your English. Orient Blackswan Pvt. Ltd., 2010.
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5
Sindhu, C. D., Prem Nath, and Kapil Kapoor. Comprehensive English Grammar and Composition. Khosla Publishing House, 2004.
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6
Sinha, Kumar Sanjay. The King’s Grammar. Blackie ELT Books, 2008.
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7
Thomson, A. J., and A. V. Martinet. A Practical English Grammar. Oxford UP, 1986.
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8
Wren, P. C., and H. Martin. High School English Grammar & Composition. S. Chand & Company, 2007.
