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Second Semester B.E Degree Examination, Dec.2019/Jan.2020

Technical English II

(COMMON TO ALL BRANCHES)

Time: 3 hrs.] [Max. Marks: 100

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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

Answer all the hundred questions, each question carries one mark.
Use only Black ball point pen for writing / darkening the circles.
For each question, after selecting your answer, darken the appropriate circle corresponding to the same question number on the OMR sheet.
Darkening two circles for the same question makes the answer invalid.

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Damaging/overwriting, using whiteners on the OMR sheets are strictly prohibited.

Select the correct meaning of the underlined idiom (Q.No.1 to Q.No.3)

Many startups turn in a profit once in a blue moon.
1. scarcely
2. rarely
3. suitably
4. quietly
The stockholders poured cold water on the plan to invest in a new venture.
1. praise
2. silence
3. criticize
4. hush
If you try to cut corners during a manufacturing process, you stand to lose.
1. save money
2. waste money
3. discount
4. change the product

Which of the following words is a preposition?
1. under
2. sitting
3. kindly
4. become
Select the wrongly spelt word.
1. emanate
2. copious
3. beligerently
4. gamut
Name an interpersonal barrier from the choices given below.
1. similar perception
2. identical assumptions
3. differing background
4. same inferences
Which of the following is barrier to effective listening?
1. listen carefully
2. listen positively
3. recall
4. listeners know too little

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Identify the Indianism.
1. I'm angry on him.
2. get off at the next step
3. Time is up
4. I purchased a property.

Choose the right form of the verb. (Q.No.9 to Q.No.11)

Surekha was to the broadcast.
1. listen
2. listens
3. listening
4. listened
The river has its banks.
1. overflow
2. overflowed
3. overflowing
4. overflown
We are to Delhi.
1. went
2. go
3. gone
4. going

Choose the appropriate verb that agrees with the subject. (Q.No.12 to Q.No.15)

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Either of the brothers responsible for this.
1. are
2. am
3. were
4. was

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Which of these students won the medal?
1. have
2. has
3. having
4. not have

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The horse and carriage ready.
1. are
2. is
3. am
4. have

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The cricket team arriving in two different trains today.
1. am
2. was
3. is
4. are

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Choose the correct articles from the given options. (Q.No.16 and Q.No.17)

The more the effort, more the reward.
1. a
2. an
3. the
4. no article required
iron is a useful metal.
1. a
2. an
3. the
4. no article required

Correct the following Indianism
There was pin drop silence in the hall.
1. no noise
2. quiet
3. perfect/complete silence
4. nil noise
Technical Reports that are oral in nature are
1. permanent
2. formal
3. ephemeral
4. written
One characteristic feature of a business report is
1. a factual account
2. for a general purpose
3. to be read by a layman
4. a personal account
An informal report is
1. lengthy
2. has detailed analysis
3. one that fulfils a long-term requirement
4. in the form of a letter or memorin

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Choose the routine/periodic report from those mentioned below.
1. formal report
2. inventory report
3. a research report that interprets
4. circular
Choose the correct word to fill the gaps in the following. (Q.No.23 to Q.No.24)
April 22nd is celebrated 1 Earth Day. The first 2 was held in the US in 1970. Globally even the Earth week is 3 Environmental problems are 4 with.

1) (A) on (B) as (C) at (D) in
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2) (A) one (B) day (C) week (D) party

3) (A) noted (B) observed (C) hailed (D) greeted

4) (A) dealt (B) deal (C) dealing (D) deals
1. AABA
2. CBDB
3. DCCA
4. BDAC
Nothing teaches you more than 1 the world and 2 experiences. The term travelling and education cannot be 3 from each other. Travelling is now 4 as an important part of education.
1,) (A) kayaking (B) exploring (C) yachting (D) snorkelling

2) (A) astounding (B) accretion of (C) agreeable (D) accumulating
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3) (A) alienated (B) divided (C) segregated (D) enumerated

4) (A) noted (B) considered (C) regarded (D) treated
1. BDAC
2. ABCD
3. DABC
4. BADC

Choose the correct pronoun that agrees with the noun. (Q.No.25 to Q.No.27)

The jury has concluded the proceedings and given verdict.
1. the
2. there
3. their
4. themselves
Let and me carry out the reconnaissance.
1. he
2. she
3. him
4. himself
This is the office of Rohan, is an activist.
1. who
2. whom
3. which
4. none

Choose the appropriate phrases from the given options to fill in the blanks. (Q.No.28 and Q.No.29)

You really hit the nail in your speech.
1. in the head
2. over the head
3. above the head
4. on the head
I wonder what that was about, it was all to me.
1. Greek and Latin
2. French and Chinese
3. Spanish and Chinese
4. Latin and Greek

Essay writing should include
1. magniloquence
2. ornamentation
3. coherence
4. rhetoric

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Business letters must have a clear and concise
1. directive
2. purpose
3. letterhead
4. design

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The main intention of a letter of application is
1. to advertise our qualities
2. to boast of our abilities
3. to impress with our writing skills
4. to over accurate information about our suitability for the post

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Choose the accurate form of leave taking in a formal letter.
1. your's truly
2. your's sincerely
3. yours faithfully
4. yours sincerely

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Which element helps in making oral reports different?
1. voice
2. mellifluousness
3. being soft spoken
4. nuances of voice

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A resume is of limited value without
1. a photography
2. pan-card details
3. a cover letter
4. bank account details

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Choose the part of the given sentences in which the grammatical error is noticeable.
One of the / novelists / are selected / for a prize.
1. one of the
2. novelists
3. are selected
4. for a prize
Choose the option that is a hindrance to personal communication skills.
1. verbosity
2. listening
3. distraction
4. attentiveness
Non-verbal communication does not include
1. gestures
2. silence
3. posture
4. words
Which of the following is not an element of group discussion?
1. participants
2. common objectives
3. sharing of views
4. written test
Pick an aspect of non-verbal communication from the options given below.
1. Proxemics
2. Paraphrasing
3. Report
4. Singing

Select the correct tense form of the verb. (Q.No.41 to Q.No.45)

Someone left their luggage outside_
1. have
2. has
3. is
4. was
One of the novelists been nominated for a prize_
1. have
2. was
3. is
4. has
The M.D. as well as his secretary reaching here in an hour.
1. are
2. was
3. may be
4. is
People really about noise pollution_
1. bothers
2. bothered
3. bother
4. bothering
The singer and actor our guest today.
1. an
2. is
3. are
4. was

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Choose the appropriate adverbs: (Q.No.46 to Q.No.50)

The candidate performed
1. brilliance
2. brilliant
3. brilliantly
4. none
In the exam, I wrote the answers
1. quicker
2. quickest
3. quickly
4. quicken
He studies, yet scores well.
1. hard
2. harder
3. hardly
4. hardest
It is said that silence is golden.
1. rightly
2. wrongly
3. wrongfully
4. rightfully
The function ended too
1. quickly
2. nicely
3. wonderfully
4. awesome

Pick the factor that is necessary for planning a presentation.
1. Its objective
2. an appreciative audience
3. articulation
4. handwriting
The standard font size for a resume is
1. 8-10
2. 10-12
3. 6-8
4. 12-14
Choose the best option in the following sentence set.
1. With his arrival, all welcomed the Quest
2. In his arrival, the guest was welcomed
3. On his arrival, the guest was welcomed
4. At his arrival, all welcomed
Which is necessary at an interview?
1. disagreement
2. constant nodding
3. timely responses
4. silence
Which of the following should not be a part of a typical presentation?
1. Introduction
2. Conclusion
3. Questions and answers
4. a lengthy speech

Select the correct preposition to complete the sentence (Q.No.56 to Q.No.65)

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The migrant workers arrived in the city four years
1. before
2. earlier
3. since
4. ago

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The British P.M. lives No.10, Downing street.
1. in
2. on
3. at
4. by

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The minister cannot be disturbed meeting.
1. while
2. since
3. between
4. during

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The forms have to be submitted 25th of October 2019.
1. by
2. at
3. during
4. within

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The bakery is the street.
1. over
2. on
3. across
4. in

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The students went home.
1. to
2. at
3. in
4. none

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Flour is made wheat.
1. of
2. by
3. with
4. from

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The teacher agreed the official.
1. with
2. to
3. for
4. from

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The farmer is suffering dengue.
1. for
2. with
3. by
4. from

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The course comprises five modules.
1. in
2. for
3. of
4. none

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Choose the correct form of the Active or Passive Voice of the following sentences: (Q.No.66 to Q.No.70)

People speak Chinese in China.
1. Chinese is spoken in China
2. Chinese is spoken by the Chinese
3. Chinese is being spoken by the Chinese
4. China has Chinese speakers
Is he painting these lovely pictures?
1. These lovely pictures are his painting
2. Are these lovely pictures being painted by him?
3. He is the painter of these lovely pictures.
4. His paintings are of lovely pictures.
Which song shall I sing?
1. Which song should be sung by me?
2. Shall I sing a song? Which one?
3. Which song will be sung by me?
4. Which song is to be sung?
The dog was being attacked by the leopard.
1. The leopard attacked the dog
2. The leopard could attach only one dog.
3. The leopard is attacking the dog.
4. The leopard is unable to attack.
Let the speech be begun.
1. Let the speech go on
2. Begin the speech
3. Give the speech
4. Continue the speech

Choose the correct one word substitute: (Q.No.71 to Q.No.75)

A study of birds.
1. ornithology
2. orientology
3. ethnology
4. democracy
A government by officials.
1. Bureaucracy
2. aristocracy
3. Plutocracy
4. autocracy

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One who is a newcomer
1. neophyte
2. neonate
3. newbie
4. non-violent
One with a broad and international outlook.
1. Cynic
2. Cosmopolitan
3. Stoic.
4. Democrat
One who can speak many languages.
1. polyglot
2. critic
3. analyst
4. philosopher

Select the correct gender of the underlined words: (Q.No.76 to Q.No.80)

My niece is a beautiful child.
1. masculine
2. feminine
3. neuter
4. common
A peacock was dancing on the lawn.
1. masculine
2. feminine
3. neuter
4. common
She is the author of this book.
1. masculine
2. feminine
3. neuter
4. common
She is an actress from Hollywood.
1. masculine
2. feminine
3. neuter
4. common
The scenery of Switzerland is charming.
1. masculine
2. feminine
3. neuter
4. common

Choose the right conjunction to close the gap: (Q.No.81 to Q.No.85)

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he travels a lot, he works very hard.
1. though
2. but
3. yet
4. still

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The match was called off of the rain.
1. despite
2. in spite
3. because
4. none of these

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Not only the visitors the family were happy.
1. but also
2. but
3. also
4. and

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: No sooner had we arrived the programme started.
1. when
2. than
3. then
4. none of these

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Hardly had we reached the station, the train pulled in.
1. when
2. then
3. than
4. none of these

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Choose the correct word to fill the blank: (Q.No.86 to Q.No.90)

The company purchased
1. machineries
2. machines
3. machinery
4. mechanics
He is of the two.
1. elderly
2. older
3. eldest
4. none of these

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Your imagination helped you write well.
1. clear
2. vivid
3. strong
4. poor
A of artistes have arrived in town.
1. troop
2. troops
3. troupe
4. single
The cave furniture the interior of the cafe.
1. compliments
2. compliment
3. complements
4. complaints

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate adjectives (Q.No.91 to Q.No.95)

The fish are moving in a manner.
1. fast
2. quick
3. slow
4. none of these
They have a home in the hills.
1. beauteous
2. beauty
3. beautiful
4. none of these
She is the intelligent girl in the class.
1. more
2. much
3. most
4. poor
It is a unique idea.
1. very
2. quite
3. no adjective required
4. none of these
It is the peak in the range.
1. northern
2. northerner
3. northernmost
4. none of these

She said, "I have won seven gold medals." The indirect speech of the sentence is
1. She said that she had won seven gold medals
2. She claimed that she had won several medals
3. She said that she has won several gold medals
4. None of these
Which word of the following is a conjunction?
1. because
2. fast
3. most
4. none of these
Which of the following is an interjection?
1. Wow
2. Nonsense
3. Quiet please
4. none of these
Select the correctly spelt word.
1. Britanica
2. Brittannica
3. Britannica
4. Bretannic
Choose the word pair that expresses a similar relationship:
MUSICIAN : ENTERTAINMENT
1. Banker: Bank
2. Doctor: Medicine
3. Gardener : Spade
4. Painter: Canvas

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