Time : 3 hours Max. Marks : 75
Note: Answer all questions from Part-A and any Five questions from Part-B.
PART ? A (1 x 25 = 25 Marks)
Answer all questions.
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IReplace the underlined word in the following sentences with a suitable synonym from
the options given below.
1 The warden was civil to all the prisoners.
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a) courteous b) gallant c) formal d) rude2 The government is concerned about the increasing number of the unemployed.
a) moved b) worried c) excited d) interested
ii Replace the underlined word in the following sentences with a suitable antonym from
the options given below.
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1 The house was in total chaos after the party.a) disturbance b) disorder c) peace d) ruin
2 My cousin has impeccable manners.
a) questionable b) faultless c) pleasing d) annoying
III Write one word substitutes for the following :
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1 A fictitious name assumed by an author2 A person who does not take any intoxicating drinks
IV Write the meaning of the following idioms :
1 To call a spade a spade
2 Black sheep
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V Write the meaning of the underlined phrasal verbs in the following sentences.1 The factory 'V vorkers called off their strike only after all their demands were met.
2 She broke down inconsolably on hearing the tragic news.
VI Fill in the blanks with appropriate verb forms.
1 She entertain office calls on weekdays.
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a) don't b) doesn't c) isn't d) wasn't2 Please inform me once the Principal in.
a) did come b) came c) comes d) will come
3 Where teach?
a) she does b) is she c) she did d) does she
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4 He said he was going to down for a while.a) lay b) laying c) lie d) lying
5 How much a man earns is as important as
a) when does he do so b) how does he do it
c) where does he earn d) how well he spends it
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING and INFORMATICS
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B.E. I ? Year (Main) Examination, June 2014Subject : ENGLISH
Time : 3 hours Max. Marks : 75
Note: Answer all questions from Part-A and any Five questions from Part-B.
PART ? A (1 x 25 = 25 Marks)
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Answer all questions.I
Replace the underlined word in the following sentences with a suitable synonym from
the options given below.
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1 The warden was civil to all the prisoners.a) courteous b) gallant c) formal d) rude
2 The government is concerned about the increasing number of the unemployed.
a) moved b) worried c) excited d) interested
ii Replace the underlined word in the following sentences with a suitable antonym from
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the options given below.1 The house was in total chaos after the party.
a) disturbance b) disorder c) peace d) ruin
2 My cousin has impeccable manners.
a) questionable b) faultless c) pleasing d) annoying
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III Write one word substitutes for the following :1 A fictitious name assumed by an author
2 A person who does not take any intoxicating drinks
IV Write the meaning of the following idioms :
1 To call a spade a spade
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2 Black sheepV Write the meaning of the underlined phrasal verbs in the following sentences.
1 The factory 'V vorkers called off their strike only after all their demands were met.
2 She broke down inconsolably on hearing the tragic news.
VI Fill in the blanks with appropriate verb forms.
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1 She entertain office calls on weekdays.a) don't b) doesn't c) isn't d) wasn't
2 Please inform me once the Principal in.
a) did come b) came c) comes d) will come
3 Where teach?
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a) she does b) is she c) she did d) does she4 He said he was going to down for a while.
a) lay b) laying c) lie d) lying
5 How much a man earns is as important as
a) when does he do so b) how does he do it
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c) where does he earn d) how well he spends itCode No. 6001 t M
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VII Convert the following into passive voice.
1 Who wrote this letter?
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2 The noise frightened the horseVIII Change the following into indirect speech.
1 He said, Can I borrow a pen?"
2 She said, "I will return on Friday".
IX Fill in the following blanks with appropriate articles.
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1 This is historic event.2 dog is a faithful animal.
3 This is truly unbelievable experience.
X Fill in the following blanks with appropriate prepositions.
1 I prefer reading a book
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watching television.2 This humid weather does not agree me.
3 In the beginning he seemed honest but later turned
PART B (10 x 5 = 50 Marks)
Answer any Five questions.
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to be a cheat.1 " Muthyala Raju is a role model for today's youth" ? Comment.
2
Why did R Madhavan prefer farming to engineering? Explain.
3 Write a note on formal and informal communication and discuss various barriers to
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communication. .4 Prepare your resume and a cover letter addressed to the Vice-President-HR, TCS for
the post of an Engineer Trainee.
5 Write a note on Johari Window and explain how it helps in understanding interpersonal
relationships.
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6 What are the important aspects involved in drafting and delivering effective speeches?7 What is email etiquette? Explain with examples.
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