Ebusiness

Main Examination

BUS001 English for Business

Thursday, 3rd March 2011 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ______________________________________________________________________ Time allowed: 3 hours ______________________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS:

1. This examination contains FIVE (5) questions and comprises FOURTEEN (14) printed pages (including cover page). This examination paper contains 3 sections (A, B and C) with a total of 100 marks as follows: Section A: 10 multiple-choice questions Section B: 2 questions Section C: 2 questions 3. Answer Question 1 on the Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) Answer Sheet provided separately using a black 2B pencil. Fill the MCQ Answer Sheet carefully. You will get a zero (0) score if your index number is filled incorrectly. Answer Questions 2 to 5 in the answer book provided. Fill the cover page carefully. You will get a zero (0) score if your index number is filled incorrectly. All answers must be clearly written. Begin each question on a fresh page. This is a closed book examination. No materials are allowed to be brought into the examination hall.

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At the end of the examination Please ensure that you have written your examination number on each answer book used. Failure to do so will mean that your work cannot be identified. If you have used more than one answer book, please tie them together with the string provided.

THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MARK YOUR SCRIPT IF YOU FAIL TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

SECTION A Question 1 (20 marks) Answer the questions by choosing the best option. Fill in the ovals on the MultipleChoice Questions (MCQ) Answer Sheet provided separately using a black 2B pencil. 1. Which of the following are some basic rules in writing that you need to observe in ALL disciplines of business? (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (A) (B) (C) (D) Business writing has to be concise and precise. Business writing does not follow formal conventions or...