English - B.Tech 1st Semester Examination, 2024 (Old)

Choose the synonym of "Eminent":

1. Unknown
2. Distinguished
3. Insignificant
4. Hidden

Choose the synonym of "Candid":

1. Dishonest
2. Indirect
3. Frank
4. Reserved

Choose the antonym of "Prosperity":

1. Wealth
2. Poverty
3. Success
4. Affluence

Choose the antonym of "Diligent":

1. Lazy
2. Industrious
3. Careful
4. Alert

Choose the sentence with correct use of a noun clause:

1. I don't know that he will come.
2. I don't know why did he come.
3. I don't know why he came.
4. I don't know he came why.

In academic writing, "N.B." is used to draw attention to something important. What does it stand for?

1. Noted below
2. Nota bene
3. New brief
4. Notable base

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

1. Neither the teacher nor the students was late.
2. Neither the teacher nor the students is late.
3. Neither the teacher nor the students were late.
4. Neither the teacher nor the students has been late.

Select the correct sentence:

1. Not only the principal but also the teachers is responsible.
2. Not only the principal but also the teachers has been responsible.
3. Not only the principal but also the teachers are responsible.
4. Not only the principal but also the teachers was responsible.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

1. The book is lying on the table over the window.
2. The book is lying on the table beneath the window.
3. The book is lying on the table above the window.
4. The book is lying on the table under the window.

Identify the sentence with the correct preposition:

1. The manager is responsible for making decisions regarding the budget.
2. The manager is responsible of making decisions regarding the budget.
3. The manager is responsible regarding the budget.
4. The manager is responsible to make decisions regarding the budget.

You are the customer service manager at a company that sells television sets. A customer has written to complain about a faulty product she purchased. Write a letter in 250 words in response, apologizing for the inconvenience caused and offering a solution. Be sure to maintain a professional tone and address the customer's concerns clearly.

Write a short note of 120 words on "The Future of Electric Vehicles (EVs)".

Write a short note of 120 words on "The Role of Online Learning in Education".

What are Indianisms, and how do redundancies and other common errors affect the clarity of English communication? Provide examples and suggest corrections.

What is Mother Tongue Influence (MTI), and how can it affect one's spoken English? Discuss strategies to overcome MTI with examples.

Write an application in about 300 words to your college principal requesting permission to organize a technical fest on campus.

Prepare a report on a recent industrial visit undertaken by the Mechanical department of your college, highlighting key observations and learning outcomes in about 350 words. Provide appropriate headings and invent necessary details.

Draft a cover letter for a fresher applying for a content writing role at a digital marketing firm, emphasizing your language skills and passion for writing.

Define soft skills and and give two examples relevant to the workplace.

How does time management affect your productivity and reliability at work?

What is the importance of email etiquette in professional communication?

Name one common challenge in team dynamics and suggest a way to overcome it.