English - B.Tech 1st Semester Exam, 2021

2021•Semester 3•Civil-CA•End Semester
Bihar Engineering University, Patna
B.Tech 1st Semester Exam, 2021

English

Time: 3 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. Government by the nobles
    2. People living at the same time
    3. Fit to eat or consume
    4. Set free by law

  2. Transform the sentences as directed:

    1. She is one of the wisest women of her colony. (Positive)
    2. No other metal is as precious as gold. (Comparative)
    3. Why should we lament any loss? (Assertive)
    4. There is no rose without a thorn. (Affirmative)

  3. Write the antonyms of the following:

    1. Beneficial
    2. Cheerful
    3. Ambiguous
    4. Civilized

  4. Write the synonyms of the following:

    1. Conceal
    2. Abstain
    3. Corrupt
    4. Contribute

  5. Write the meanings of the foreign expressions:

    1. Ad verbatim
    2. In camera

  6. Write the meanings of the following:

    1. To get into hot water
    2. To keep an eye

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

    1. Compliment, Complement
    2. Cannon, Canon

  8. Correct the following sentences:

    1. Rahul gave me some advices.
    2. Let him to go just now.
    3. Many soldiers lost their life at Kargil.
    4. All his family members are engineers.

  9. Frame sentences with the following idioms:

    1. Far and wide
    2. End in smoke

  10. Write four sentences on 'Student Unrest'.

Q.2 Write an essay in about 250 words on any one of the following:[14]
    • Is social media a boon?
    • Can India become a superpower?
    • Q.3 Solve this question :[14]

    1. Write a letter of complaint to the Editor about the problem of sanitation in your area.

    Q.4 Write notes on any two of the following:[14]
    • Non-verbal communication
    • Disadvantages of oral communication
    • Presentation techniques
    • Barriers in communication
    • Q.5 Solve this question :[14]

    1. Write in detail the essentials of report writing.

    Q.6 Solve this question :[14]

    1. Write in detail any seven personality traits to be evaluated in a group discussion.

    Q.7 Solve this question :[14]

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

    Q.8 Solve this question :[14]

    1. Write a letter of order for your new office. Assume other details.

    Q.9 Solve this question :[14]

    1. In not more than 150 words, write about 'Corruption in India'.