In what sense is reading called "a psycholinguistic guessing game"? Explain. How is one 'selective' in reading? What are the four levels of comprehension? Mention any two interpretive abilities with examples.

Here is a beginning for a paragraph (of definition). Complete the paragraph by explaining both the positive and negative sides of liberty as you perceive it.

In the dictionary, liberty is defined as freedom from external restraints or compulsion. The definition is not incorrect but is too narrow, because liberty means freedom from having to do something, as well as freedom to do something. In this sense, liberty may be said to possess two sides a positive and a negative.

Try to write the following sentences in simpler English: (Any 5)

a. The duty of a clerk is to check all incoming mail and to record it.

b. The current focus of the medical profession is disease prevention.

c. A shortage of tellers at our branch office on Friday and Saturday during rush hours has caused.

d. Customers to become dissatisfied with the service.

e. She has the ability to influence the outcome.

f. It is necessary that we take a stand on this pressing issue.

Homophones

Rewrite these wordy phrases in simpler English.

1) In the course of

2) During such time that

3) In spite of the fact that

4) Anything over and above this ...

5) For a period of 14 days

6) Up to a maximum of four people ...

7) It would be appreciated if you would...

8)I am writing with reference to....

9) At this moment in time

10) In accordance with your request ...

Which mode of communication would you adopt in the following situations?

a) The message is urgent.

b) The message is important and lengthy

c) The message sent should be available in the records

d) You have to consult your boss, who is out of town, urgently and make a quick decision.

Stress and Intonation