English - B.Tech 2nd Semester Exam, 2022

2022•Semester 3•Civil-CA•End Semester
Bihar Engineering University, Patna
B.Tech 2nd Semester Exam, 2022

English

Time: 3 hoursCode: 100206Full 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. List of items to be discussed in a meeting
    2. An assembly of listeners
    3. A life history written by someone else
    4. Government by the nobles

  2. Fill in the blanks with prepositions:

    1. He swam _____ the lake.
    2. I walked _____ the street.
    3. We located the key _____ the lock.
    4. The car went _____ the tunnel.

  3. Write antonyms of the following:

    1. Distress
    2. Deficit
    3. Demand
    4. Dynamic

  4. Write synonyms of the following:

    1. Destination
    2. Destroy
    3. Disaster
    4. Disgrace

  5. Write the meanings of the following foreign expressions:

    1. Modus operandi
    2. Persona non grata

  6. Write the meanings of the following:

    1. Castles in the air
    2. Call a spade a spade

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

    1. Ceiling, Sealing
    2. Check, Cheque

  8. Write the suffix of the following words:

    1. Probable
    2. Abandon

  9. Write the prefix of the following words:

    1. Term
    2. Sight

  10. Write four sentences on 'New India'.

Q.2 Write an essay in about 250 words on any one of the following:[14]
    • Indian Education System
    • Teamwork
    • Q.3 Solve this question :[14]

    1. Write a letter of complaint to the editor about the problem of electric supply in your area.

    Q.4 Write notes on any two of the following:[7x2=14]
    • Technical communication
    • Report writing
    • Presentation techniques
    • Importance of soft skills
    • Q.5 Solve this question :[14]

    1. Write in detail the essentials of writing minutes of meeting.

    Q.6 Solve this question :[14]

    1. "Group Discussion is a way to assess your personality." Discuss.

    Q.7 Solve this question :[14]

    1. Assuming other details, write your resume for a job application as a Team Leader.

    Q.8 Solve this question :[14]

    1. Write a letter asking for quotations to set up your office. Assume other details.

    Q.9 Solve this question :[14]

    1. In not more than 150 words, write about 'Water is Life'.