What do you understand by derivational and inflectional affixes? Give examples explaining their differences and similarity. 

 Write the phonetic symbols of the following vowel sounds represented by the underlined letter(s) in each of the following words (according to R.P.):

i. Seat ii. Fool iii. Care iv. Play v.  Court

b. Write the phonetic transcription of the following words:

i. Poor ii. Played iii. During iv. Aerial v. Ointment

c. Divide the following words into constituent morphemes:

i. Misunderstanding ii. Friendliness iii. Disapprove iv. Enjoyment v. Powerless

 Write the phonetic symbols of the following vowel sounds represented by the underlined letter(s) in each of the following words (according to R.P.):

i. Seat ii. Fool iii. Care iv. Play v.  Court

b. Write the phonetic transcription of the following words:

i. Poor ii. Played iii. During iv. Aerial v. Ointment

c. Divide the following words into constituent morphemes:

i. Misunderstanding ii. Friendliness iii. Disapprove iv. Enjoyment v. Powerless

Mark the primary stress in the following words.

a. Action

b. Forget

c. Careful

d. Adjective

e. Award

Mark the primary stress in the following words.

a. Action

b. Forget

c. Careful

d. Adjective

e. Award

Imperatives

Types of negation

Types of negation

 Nasal sounds in English

Regular and Irregular Plurals

What are the various barriers in communication? Explain.

a) The meeting was _________________ due to the manager's sudden illness.
b) Can you please _________________ this form and return it to the office?
c) I don't really _________________ my new neighbour — we have nothing in common.
d) The company is planning to _________________ a smaller competitor.
e) The car _________________ on the highway, and we had to wait for a mechanic.
f) She didn’t _________________ at the event, even though she promised to come.
g) I need to _________________ this report before submitting it to my boss.
h) They agreed to _________________ the issue again in the next meeting.
i) Could you please _________________ the kids from school today?
j) The inspector promised to _________________ the matter more closely.

What are the various barriers in communication? Explain.

We are introducing a new flexible working policy starting next month. (i) _________________ many employees have requested more work-from-home options, we believe this will improve work-life balance and productivity. (ii) _________________, this change supports our commitment to employee well-being and modern workplace practices. (iii) _________________, employees will be required to submit their weekly work schedules in advance for approval. (iv) _________________, managers will be responsible for reviewing the schedules to ensure they support the team's overall productivity. (v) _________________, we hope all employees will welcome this initiative as a step towards a more adaptable and employee-friendly workplace.

 In the following memo the linking words and phrases are missed out. Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the ones given.

(However, Moreover, Consequently, Because, Besides, On the other hand, To summarize, As a result)

Mechanics of writing a letter

Mechanics of writing a letter

An effective group discussion

Portfolio

Portfolio

Features of a business proposal