English - B.Tech 1st Semester Exam, 2022

2022•Semester 2•Civil-CA•End Semester
Bihar Engineering University, Patna
B.Tech 1st Semester Exam, 2022

English

Time: 03 HoursCode: 100106Full Marks: 70

Instructions:

  1. The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  2. There are NINE questions in this paper.
  3. Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  4. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Answer any seven of the following:[2x7=14]

  1. Give one word for the following:

    1. One who is out to destroy government.
    2. A man living in the same age with another.
    3. That which is fit to be eaten.
    4. Spread of disease in a particular area in one time.

  2. Write synonyms of given words.

    1. Wash
    2. Conceal
    3. Busy
    4. Curious

  3. Form a new word by adding prefix to it.

    1. Cultural
    2. Space
    3. Work
    4. Market

  4. Form a new word by adding suffix to it.

    1. Child
    2. Care
    3. Back
    4. Accident

  5. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:

    1. She is famous _____ her watercolour paintings.
    2. The car went _____ the tunnel.
    3. I attended a quick meeting _____ leaving for the day.
    4. The sun is _____ the clouds.

  6. Write the meanings of the foreign expressions:

    1. Ad verbatim
    2. In camera

  7. Write the meanings of the following:

    1. Hold good
    2. At home

  8. Frame sentences with the following idioms:

    1. Add insult to injury
    2. All ears

  9. Frame sentences with the following homophones to bring out the difference in their meanings:

    1. Stalk, Stalk
    2. Compliment, Complement

  10. Write four sentences on soft skills.

Q.2 Solve this question :[14]

  1. Write in detail the essentials of report writing.

Q.3 Solve this question :[14]

  1. Assuming other details, write your resume for a job application by giving suitable examples for your eligibility.

Q.4 Solve this question :[14]

  1. What are some of the common workplace barriers in communication?

Q.5 Solve this question :[14]

  1. What is Group Discussion? Write the characteristics of successful Group Discussion.

Q.6 Solve this question :[14]

  1. Describe any four personality traits evaluated in Debate.

Q.7 Solve this question :[14]

  1. In not more than 150 words, write about "Blended Learning".

Q.8 Solve this question :[14]

  1. What is the difference between effective and ineffective feedback?

Q.9 Write an essay in about 250 words on any one of the following:[14]
    • Influence of Indian Cinema on the youth.
    • What is the greatest invention of all time?