Code: F15452969
B.Tech I Year I Semester (R15) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December 2016
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FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
(Common to CE, EEE, CSE, ECE, ME, EIE and IT)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
PART - A
(Compulsory Question)
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Answer the following: (10 X 02 = 20 Marks)
- (a) Write a concise paragraph on 'a day without water'.
- (b) Before the start of an international conference, the Head of department of Mechanical Engineering introduces Dr. Prameela, a Senior colleague in the department to Professor Seema Mathew, who is to deliver the keynote address?
- (c) (i) Either my shoes or your coat ----- (is, are) always on the floor.
(ii) The movie, including all the previews, ----- (take, takes) about two hours to watch. - (d) Give the meaning of the prefix bene- think of a word beginning with 'bene' and use it in a sentence of your own.
- (e) How is a project different from a report?
- (f) What is the antonym of the word 'berserk' and make a sentence on your own?
- (g) What are the prerequisites of a group discussion?
- (h) What are 'adverbials of time' Give any three examples?
- (i) List any two differences between 'open ended' questions and 'hypothetical' questions asked in an interview.
- (j) What elements constitute the pro forma of a formal report?
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PART - B
(Answer all five units, 5 X 10 = 50 Marks)
UNIT - I
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1. What is green cover? Explain the measures taken by the Indian government to preserve nature.
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2. (a) How does pollution caused by climatic changes lead to acid rains? Explain citing examples.
(b) Draft a letter to the Dean of a western university seeking admission into their Master's programme.
UNIT - II
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3. Interpret the following picture in about 250-300 words. (Hints: Imagine and describe the background, people, expressions, context etc).
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4. Describe the following graph using expressions of comparison:
Note**(The left bars which are dark in shade represent the rate of unemployment in 'Men' while the lighter shaded bars on the right side denote percentage of unemployment for 'Women'.)
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UNIT - III
5. (a) Bring out the differences in meaning of the pairs of words given and write in sentences of your own:
Foul fowl
Throne thrown
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Principal principleCheque Check
(b) Explain the meaning of different smiley symbols used in expressing emotions in SMS.
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6. (a) Use the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or present perfect):
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(i) I (just / finish) my homework
(ii) Mary (already / write) five letters
(iii) Tom (move) to his home town in 1994.
(iv) My friend (be) in Canada two years ago.
(v) I (not / be) to Canada so far.
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(vi) They (fight) for the last one hour.In each of the following blanks put a verb in agreement with its subject.
(i) Politics -----an interesting subject to study.
(ii) The police -----recently been armed with technological devices.
(iii) His policies ---------very different from mine.
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(iv) The clock struck five hours(b) Complete the irregular verb forms listed:
| Past simple form | Past participle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rise | ||
| Awake | ||
| Begin | ||
| Blow | ||
| Drink |
UNIT - IV
7. (a) Use the following words with double consonants in sentences of your own:
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(i) Aggressive
(ii) Aggrandize
(iii) Beginning
(iv) Successfully
(v) Collection
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(b) Identify any five differences between a group discussion and a debate and explain in brief.
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8. What is the pro forma of writing a book review? Explain with reference to a specific book reviewed by you. Highlight the following: author's background, suitability of the title, plot/ theme and style of writing.
UNIT - V
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9. (a) Compare and contrast the life of people living in 'rural areas' Vs 'Metropolitan cities'.
(b) What are the top ten frequently asked interview questions (FAQ's)?
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10. (a) What are the differences between a 'tweet' and an 'e mail'?
(b) How do you think does tweeting and blogging enable better communication?
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