• ISBN13: 9788126940028
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: English Literature
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Atlantic
• Publication Date: July 4, 2024
• Pages: 350
• Original Price: INR 695.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 500 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): General

A lucid, comprehensive yet compact text focusing on core language skills in English, including vocabulary building, lexis, syntax, and communicative grammar. Functional English for Communication will help readers enrich their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through a large number of practice exercises and examples from academic and professional areas. The modules of the book have been specially designed to help readers use English language with clarity and confidence, thereby enhancing their communication skills and employability. The book exhibits the appropriate use of grammar and syntax, and the methods of identifying and avoiding common errors. KEY FEATURES • Encourages readers to think critically and use English effectively in academic, social, and professional contexts • Aims at improving professional communication and employability skills of students • Aids self-learning in a creative and competent manner through a wide range of practice exercises and activities • Provides carefully designed units to familiarize students with the test patterns of various competitive examinations such as CAT, TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, and TEFL

Dr. Ujjwala Kakarla, faculty member of Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology, is an award-winning writer, researcher, trainer, and educationist. Dr. Leena Pundir Agarwal is a faculty member at Omkarananda Saraswati Government Degree College, Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal. Dr. Tanu Gupta is Professor and Head, Department of English, Chandigarh University.

• Preface vii
• Acknowledgements ix
• About the Authors xi
• Unit 1
• Vocabulary Building 1
• 1.1 The Concept of Word Formation 1
• 1.2 Root Words from Foreign Languages and
• Their Use in English 1
• 1.3 Acquaintance with Prefixes and Suffixes from
• Foreign Languages in English to Form Derivatives 5
• 1.4 Synonyms, Antonyms, and Standard Abbreviations 20
• Further Reading 29
• Unit 2
• Basic Writing Skills 30
• 2.1 Sentence Structures 34
• 2.2 Use of Phrases and Clauses in Sentences 36
• 2.3 Importance of Proper Punctuation 51
• 2.4 Creating Coherence 63
• 2.5 Organizing Principles of Paragraphs in Documents 69
• 2.6 Techniques for Writing Precisely 77
• Further Reading 87
• Unit 3
• Identifying Common Errors in Writing 89
• 3.1 Subject–Verb Agreement 89
• 3.2 Noun–Pronoun Agreement 97
• 3.3 Misplaced Modifiers 111
• 3.4 Articles 115
• 3.5 Prepositions 127
• 3.6 Redundancies 149
• 3.7 Clichés 156
• Further Reading 164
• Unit 4
• Nature and Style of Sensible Writing 165
• 4.1 Describing 165
• 4.2 Defining 167
• vi Functional English for Communication
• 4.3 Classifying 168
• 4.4 Providing Examples or Evidence 171
• 4.5 Writing Introduction and Conclusion 177
• Further Reading 182
• Unit 5
• Writing Practices 183
• 5.1 Comprehension 183
• 5.2 Precis Writing 204
• 5.3 Essay Writing: An Art 222
• 5.4 E-mail Writing 240
• 5.5 Business Memos 244
• 5.6 Letter Writing 249
• 5.7 Technical Report Writing 254
• Further Reading 266
• Unit 6
• Oral Communication 268
• 6.1 Effective Listening Skills 268
• 6.2 Effective Speaking Skills 274
• 6.3 Conversations: Situational Dialogues 276
• 6.4 Oral Presentation 288
• 6.5 Group Discussion 291
• 6.6 Interview Skills 295
• Further Reading 309
• Answers to Practice Exercises A–1
• Index I–1