Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad (Department of Mass Communication) Warning
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad (Department of Mass Communication) Warning
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad (Department of Mass Communication) Warning
WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.
Course: Language Skills and Communicative Abilities (9266) Semester: Spring, 2023
Level: BS. (Mass Communication)
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, BEd,
MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the
questions.
3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide
or allied material.
4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.
5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.
8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned
copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The
size of the file should not exceed 5MP.
Q.2 Define sentence Discuss its clauses and types with example. (20)
Q.3 Define parts of speech with suitable examples of their use. (20)
Q.5 Define Prepositions. Mention different types with suitable examples. Also highlight
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problems of class membership. (20)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units:5-9)
Q.1 Define feature. Discuss different types of feature with examples. (20)
Q.2 Differentiate between spoken and written language. Also highlight the purpose and
problems of writing. (20)
Q.3 Explain Column Writing. Also discuss its characteristics. How is it different form
other pieces of writing? Discuss. (20)
Q.4 What is Editorial? Explain its characteristics. Also write a brief editorial note on
“Price Hiking in Pakistan” (20)
Q.5 What are high frequency news stories? Mention the guidelines for writing. (20)