Communicative English

Choose the correct use of articles:

Identify the error: She lives in a United States.

Identify the correct sentence:

What is the error? - We discussed about the plan.

By the time the server restarted, the engineers ______ the faulty module and ______ a temporary patch.

The research team ______ data for two years before the funding ______ renewed.

The faulty sensor ______ the machine to malfunction, but the error ______ quickly.

Due to heavy traffic, the team ______ reach the venue on time, but they ______ complete the presentation virtually.

To make writing clear, the writer must ______ vague expressions and ______ specific terms.

Coherence demands that each part of the writing ______ with the central idea and that transitions ______ the reader through the text.

Your college is upgrading all classrooms with digital smartboards. As the Head of the Department, draft a memorandum to all faculty members instructing them to submit their specific requirements (markers, cables, software preferences) within three working days. Use appropriate format and invent necessary details.

You are unable to submit your project by the deadline due to a medical emergency. Write an email to your faculty requesting an extension, attaching proof and proposing a new date. Use appropriate format and invent necessary details.

Write an article in 120 words for your university newsletter on the topic "AI and the Future of Campus Learning".

Write an article in 120 words titled "Sustainable Engineering Practices for Greener Tomorrow" for the college student magazine.

Write the Minutes of Meeting in 120-150 words for a departmental committee reviewing the low attendance in first-year classes.

Create a LinkedIn post in 120 words announcing the launch of your institute's new Innovation & Startup Cell, highlighting opportunities, eligibility, and how students can participate.

Write an analytical essay in about 300-350 words on "The Role of Engineering Ethics in Preventing Technological Misuse."

Analyse Bacon's ideas on how studies help in the development of human character, judgment, and professional skill. How are his arguments still relevant in the context of modern technical education? Write in 200 words.

You have recently completed your 2nd semester in BTech (Computer Science). A reputed company, TechWave Solutions, has announced openings for Summer Internship Trainees in IoT and Software Development.
Write a cover letter applying for this position, highlighting your academic skills, project experience, and motivation.

Analyse how Bacon contrasts the limitations of "expert men" with the broader capabilities of educated individuals. What does this reveal about his views on the value of learning? Write in about 150 words.

"Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability. Their chief use for delight is in privateness and retiring for ornament is in discourse; and for ability is in the judgment and disposition of business. Expert men can execute, and perhaps judge of particulars, one by one; but the general counsels, and the plots and marshalling of affairs, come best from those that are learned.
Read not to contradict and confute: nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested."

The description of the setting prepares the reader for unusual, imaginative events that follow in the story. Analyse how this passage effectively establishes atmosphere. Write in about 150 words.

"In a little district west of Washington Square the streets have run crazy and broken themselves into small strips called 'places'. These 'places' make strange angles and curves. One street crosses itself a time or two. An artist once discovered a valuable possibility in this street. Suppose a collector with a bill for paints, paper and canvas should, in traversing a square, suddenly meet himself coming back, without a cent having been paid on account!"

Choose the correct use of articles:

Identify the error: She lives in a United States.

Identify the correct sentence:

What is the error? - We discussed about the plan.

By the time the server restarted, the engineers ______ the faulty module and ______ a temporary patch.

The research team ______ data for two years before the funding ______ renewed.

The faulty sensor ______ the machine to malfunction, but the error ______ quickly.

Due to heavy traffic, the team ______ reach the venue on time, but they ______ complete the presentation virtually.

To make writing clear, the writer must ______ vague expressions and ______ specific terms.

Coherence demands that each part of the writing ______ with the central idea and that transitions ______ the reader through the text.

Your college is upgrading all classrooms with digital smartboards. As the Head of the Department, draft a memorandum to all faculty members instructing them to submit their specific requirements (markers, cables, software preferences) within three working days. Use appropriate format and invent necessary details.

You are unable to submit your project by the deadline due to a medical emergency. Write an email to your faculty requesting an extension, attaching proof and proposing a new date. Use appropriate format and invent necessary details.

Write an article in 120 words for your university newsletter on the topic "AI and the Future of Campus Learning".

Write an article in 120 words titled "Sustainable Engineering Practices for Greener Tomorrow" for the college student magazine.

Write the Minutes of Meeting in 120-150 words for a departmental committee reviewing the low attendance in first-year classes.

Create a LinkedIn post in 120 words announcing the launch of your institute's new Innovation & Startup Cell, highlighting opportunities, eligibility, and how students can participate.

Write an analytical essay in about 300-350 words on "The Role of Engineering Ethics in Preventing Technological Misuse."

Analyse Bacon's ideas on how studies help in the development of human character, judgment, and professional skill. How are his arguments still relevant in the context of modern technical education? Write in 200 words.

You have recently completed your 2nd semester in BTech (Computer Science). A reputed company, TechWave Solutions, has announced openings for Summer Internship Trainees in IoT and Software Development.
Write a cover letter applying for this position, highlighting your academic skills, project experience, and motivation.

Analyse how Bacon contrasts the limitations of "expert men" with the broader capabilities of educated individuals. What does this reveal about his views on the value of learning? Write in about 150 words.

"Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability. Their chief use for delight is in privateness and retiring for ornament is in discourse; and for ability is in the judgment and disposition of business. Expert men can execute, and perhaps judge of particulars, one by one; but the general counsels, and the plots and marshalling of affairs, come best from those that are learned.
Read not to contradict and confute: nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested."

The description of the setting prepares the reader for unusual, imaginative events that follow in the story. Analyse how this passage effectively establishes atmosphere. Write in about 150 words.

"In a little district west of Washington Square the streets have run crazy and broken themselves into small strips called 'places'. These 'places' make strange angles and curves. One street crosses itself a time or two. An artist once discovered a valuable possibility in this street. Suppose a collector with a bill for paints, paper and canvas should, in traversing a square, suddenly meet himself coming back, without a cent having been paid on account!"

The team of researchers, along with their supervisor, _____ scheduled to announce the results tomorrow for the conference.

Neither the students nor the teacher _____ aware of the sudden change in the timetable.

If anyone calls, tell _____ that I will return their call in the afternoon.

Neither Raj nor his brothers brought _____ ID cards to the examination hall.

Which of the following sentences contains a redundancy?

Identify the redundant expression in the sentence: "We should all gather together at 6 PM for the farewell party."

Choose the sentence that is free of redundancy:

By the time the movie started, we _____ for more than half an hour.

If she _____ earlier, she wouldn't have missed the train.

They _____ the new system by the end of this month.

You are Rohan Mehta, a final-year B. Tech student in Computer Science at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. Your college recently conducted an industrial visit to Infosys Campus in Mysuru. The visit included seminars on cloud computing, AI demonstrations, and interaction with senior software engineers. You found the experience extremely enriching and believe it will benefit future batches as well. You wish to formally express your appreciation for the hospitality and knowledge shared during the visit. Additionally, you would like to request that Infosys consider offering internship opportunities to students from your college.

Write a formal letter to the HR Manager, Infosys, Mysuru Campus. Your letter should: 1. Express gratitude for the industrial visit and hospitality, 2. Mention specific highlights of the visit, 3. Suggest potential collaboration in the form of internships for students.

You are Priya Nair, a final-year B. Tech student in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai. You are currently preparing to apply for a summer internship at a Bengaluru-based AI startup, Mind Byte Technologies.

Over the past year, you have actively upskilled yourself. You completed an "Artificial Intelligence Foundations" course on Coursera, and earned certifications in both Java and Python programming through NPTEL. You also developed a mini-project titled "Smart Traffic Light System Using AI" as part of your final year coursework. You are now required to draft a one-page résumé to apply for this internship, highlighting your technical skills, certifications, academic background, and relevant project work.

Write an essay in 200 words on "Importance of Time for Engineering Students".

Write an essay in 200 words on "Renewable Energy: The Future of Sustainable Development".

You are Amit Sharma, a Junior IT Officer working for the Municipal Corporation of Jaipur. Your department recently implemented a new digital system to manage public complaints regarding waste management services. The system allows residents to file complaints online, track the status of their complaints, and receive updates on resolution.

After the first month of implementation, you have been asked by your department head to prepare a progress report on the system's performance. The report should highlight the number of complaints received, the resolution rate, any technical issues encountered, and suggestions for improvements.

What are the 7 C's of professional writing? Explain in detail.

How does Bacon categorize the purposes of studying, and what practical advice does he give about the appropriate use of books in "Of Studies"?

Discuss Bacon's view on the relationship between studies and human character. How does he believe studies can help correct personal defects?

In what ways does Donne personify the sun, and how does this enhance the central theme of love in the poem "The Sun Rising"?

How does O. Henry develop the theme of hope and sacrifice through the character of Behrman in "The Last Leaf"?

Minutes of a meeting.

Email writing etiquettes.

Difference between Coherence & Cohesion with appropriate examples.

Types of Reports with appropriate examples.

The team of researchers, along with their supervisor, _____ scheduled to announce the results tomorrow for the conference.

Neither the students nor the teacher _____ aware of the sudden change in the timetable.

If anyone calls, tell _____ that I will return their call in the afternoon.

Neither Raj nor his brothers brought _____ ID cards to the examination hall.

Which of the following sentences contains a redundancy?

Identify the redundant expression in the sentence: "We should all gather together at 6 PM for the farewell party."

Choose the sentence that is free of redundancy:

By the time the movie started, we _____ for more than half an hour.

If she _____ earlier, she wouldn't have missed the train.

They _____ the new system by the end of this month.

You are Rohan Mehta, a final-year B. Tech student in Computer Science at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. Your college recently conducted an industrial visit to Infosys Campus in Mysuru. The visit included seminars on cloud computing, AI demonstrations, and interaction with senior software engineers. You found the experience extremely enriching and believe it will benefit future batches as well. You wish to formally express your appreciation for the hospitality and knowledge shared during the visit. Additionally, you would like to request that Infosys consider offering internship opportunities to students from your college.

You are Priya Nair, a final-year B. Tech student in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai. You are currently preparing to apply for a summer internship at a Bengaluru-based AI startup, Mind Byte Technologies.

Write an essay in 200 words on "Importance of Time for Engineering Students".

Write an essay in 200 words on "Renewable Energy: The Future of Sustainable Development".

You are Amit Sharma, a Junior IT Officer working for the Municipal Corporation of Jaipur. Your department recently implemented a new digital system to manage public complaints regarding waste management services. The system allows residents to file complaints online, track the status of their complaints, and receive updates on resolution.

What are the 7 C's of professional writing? Explain in detail.

How does Bacon categorize the purposes of studying, and what practical advice does he give about the appropriate use of books in "Of Studies"?

Discuss Bacon's view on the relationship between studies and human character. How does he believe studies can help correct personal defects?

In what ways does Donne personify the sun, and how does this enhance the central theme of love in the poem "The Sun Rising"?

How does O. Henry develop the theme of hope and sacrifice through the character of Behrman in "The Last Leaf"?

Minutes of a meeting.

Email writing etiquettes.

Difference between Coherence & Cohesion with appropriate examples.

Types of Reports with appropriate examples.

The team of researchers, along with their supervisor, _____ scheduled to announce the results tomorrow for the conference.

Neither the students nor the teacher _____ aware of the sudden change in the timetable.

If anyone calls, tell _____ that I will return their call in the afternoon.

Neither Raj nor his brothers brought _____ ID cards to the examination hall.

Which of the following sentences contains a redundancy?

Identify the redundant expression in the sentence: "We should all gather together at 6 PM for the farewell party."

Choose the sentence that is free of redundancy:

By the time the movie started, we _____ for more than half an hour.

If she _____ earlier, she wouldn't have missed the train.

They _____ the new system by the end of this month.

You are Rohan Mehta, a final-year B. Tech student in Computer Science at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. Your college recently conducted an industrial visit to Infosys Campus in Mysuru. The visit included seminars on cloud computing, AI demonstrations, and interaction with senior software engineers. You found the experience extremely enriching and believe it will benefit future batches as well. You wish to formally express your appreciation for the hospitality and knowledge shared during the visit. Additionally, you would like to request that Infosys consider offering internship opportunities to students from your college.

You are Priya Nair, a final-year B. Tech student in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai. You are currently preparing to apply for a summer internship at a Bengaluru-based AI startup, Mind Byte Technologies.

Write an essay in 200 words on "Importance of Time for Engineering Students".

Write an essay in 200 words on "Renewable Energy: The Future of Sustainable Development".

You are Amit Sharma, a Junior IT Officer working for the Municipal Corporation of Jaipur. Your department recently implemented a new digital system to manage public complaints regarding waste management services. The system allows residents to file complaints online, track the status of their complaints, and receive updates on resolution.

What are the 7 C's of professional writing? Explain in detail.

How does Bacon categorize the purposes of studying, and what practical advice does he give about the appropriate use of books in "Of Studies"?

Discuss Bacon's view on the relationship between studies and human character. How does he believe studies can help correct personal defects?

In what ways does Donne personify the sun, and how does this enhance the central theme of love in the poem "The Sun Rising"?

How does O. Henry develop the theme of hope and sacrifice through the character of Behrman in "The Last Leaf"?

Minutes of a meeting.

Email writing etiquettes.

Difference between Coherence & Cohesion with appropriate examples.

Types of Reports with appropriate examples.

The team of researchers, along with their supervisor, _____ scheduled to announce the results tomorrow for the conference.

Neither the students nor the teacher _____ aware of the sudden change in the timetable.

If anyone calls, tell _____ that I will return their call in the afternoon.

Neither Raj nor his brothers brought _____ ID cards to the examination hall.

Which of the following sentences contains a redundancy?

Identify the redundant expression in the sentence: "We should all gather together at 6 PM for the farewell party."

Choose the sentence that is free of redundancy:

By the time the movie started, we _____ for more than half an hour.

If she _____ earlier, she wouldn't have missed the train.

They _____ the new system by the end of this month.

You are Rohan Mehta, a final-year B. Tech student in Computer Science at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. Your college recently conducted an industrial visit to Infosys Campus in Mysuru. The visit included seminars on cloud computing, AI demonstrations, and interaction with senior software engineers. You found the experience extremely enriching and believe it will benefit future batches as well. You wish to formally express your appreciation for the hospitality and knowledge shared during the visit. Additionally, you would like to request that Infosys consider offering internship opportunities to students from your college.

You are Priya Nair, a final-year B. Tech student in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai. You are currently preparing to apply for a summer internship at a Bengaluru-based AI startup, Mind Byte Technologies.

Write an essay in 200 words on "Importance of Time for Engineering Students".

Write an essay in 200 words on "Renewable Energy: The Future of Sustainable Development".

You are Amit Sharma, a Junior IT Officer working for the Municipal Corporation of Jaipur. Your department recently implemented a new digital system to manage public complaints regarding waste management services. The system allows residents to file complaints online, track the status of their complaints, and receive updates on resolution.

What are the 7 C's of professional writing? Explain in detail.

How does Bacon categorize the purposes of studying, and what practical advice does he give about the appropriate use of books in "Of Studies"?

Discuss Bacon's view on the relationship between studies and human character. How does he believe studies can help correct personal defects?

In what ways does Donne personify the sun, and how does this enhance the central theme of love in the poem "The Sun Rising"?

How does O. Henry develop the theme of hope and sacrifice through the character of Behrman in "The Last Leaf"?

Minutes of a meeting.

Email writing etiquettes.

Difference between Coherence & Cohesion with appropriate examples.

Types of Reports with appropriate examples.

The team of researchers, along with their supervisor, _____ scheduled to announce the results tomorrow for the conference.

Neither the students nor the teacher _____ aware of the sudden change in the timetable.

If anyone calls, tell _____ that I will return their call in the afternoon.

Neither Raj nor his brothers brought _____ ID cards to the examination hall.

Which of the following sentences contains a redundancy?

Identify the redundant expression in the sentence: "We should all gather together at 6 PM for the farewell party."

Choose the sentence that is free of redundancy:

By the time the movie started, we _____ for more than half an hour.

If she _____ earlier, she wouldn't have missed the train.

They _____ the new system by the end of this month.

You are Rohan Mehta, a final-year B. Tech student in Computer Science at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. Your college recently conducted an industrial visit to Infosys Campus in Mysuru. The visit included seminars on cloud computing, AI demonstrations, and interaction with senior software engineers. You found the experience extremely enriching and believe it will benefit future batches as well. You wish to formally express your appreciation for the hospitality and knowledge shared during the visit. Additionally, you would like to request that Infosys consider offering internship opportunities to students from your college.

Write a formal letter to the HR Manager, Infosys, Mysuru Campus. Your letter should: 1. Express gratitude for the industrial visit and hospitality, 2. Mention specific highlights of the visit, 3. Suggest potential collaboration in the form of internships for students.

You are Priya Nair, a final-year B. Tech student in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai. You are currently preparing to apply for a summer internship at a Bengaluru-based AI startup, Mind Byte Technologies.

Over the past year, you have actively upskilled yourself. You completed an "Artificial Intelligence Foundations" course on Coursera, and earned certifications in both Java and Python programming through NPTEL. You also developed a mini-project titled "Smart Traffic Light System Using AI" as part of your final year coursework. You are now required to draft a one-page résumé to apply for this internship, highlighting your technical skills, certifications, academic background, and relevant project work.

Write an essay in 200 words on "Importance of Time for Engineering Students".

Write an essay in 200 words on "Renewable Energy: The Future of Sustainable Development".

You are Amit Sharma, a Junior IT Officer working for the Municipal Corporation of Jaipur. Your department recently implemented a new digital system to manage public complaints regarding waste management services. The system allows residents to file complaints online, track the status of their complaints, and receive updates on resolution.

After the first month of implementation, you have been asked by your department head to prepare a progress report on the system's performance. The report should highlight the number of complaints received, the resolution rate, any technical issues encountered, and suggestions for improvements.

What are the 7 C's of professional writing? Explain in detail.

How does Bacon categorize the purposes of studying, and what practical advice does he give about the appropriate use of books in "Of Studies"?

Discuss Bacon's view on the relationship between studies and human character. How does he believe studies can help correct personal defects?

In what ways does Donne personify the sun, and how does this enhance the central theme of love in the poem "The Sun Rising"?

How does O. Henry develop the theme of hope and sacrifice through the character of Behrman in "The Last Leaf"?

Minutes of a meeting.

Email writing etiquettes.

Difference between Coherence & Cohesion with appropriate examples.

Types of Reports with appropriate examples.

Answer any seven of the following :

Write in not more than 250 words on any one of the following :

Write a note on any one of the following :

Give eight recommendations for how to save water.

Electronic waste is a major problem in most of the countries since it has become a major cause for different diseases. Write an essay not exceeding 300 words on health effects of electronic wastes.

Write notes on any two of the following :

Write a covering letter, forwarding your CV to the Head of a firm, for any entry-level position.

For non-English speakers everywhere, English has become a common tongue. Support this statement from your own experience.

Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper expressing your concern about the increase in the number of suicides among the teenagers or youths.

Write the meaning of any seven of the following homophones and frame them in sentences :

Explain whether Communication is an Art or a Science.

What is the objective of interview? List out the various types of interview relevant to an organization.

What are the steps involved in planning for an interview?

Do you agree that feedback is a two-way process? Explain with the help of a model.

How is the Group Discussion different from Debate? Discuss the types of Group Discussion in detail.

Mention the characteristics of effective feedback. How is positive feedback different from negative feedback?

What is the difference between effective and ineffective feedback?

Write a letter of application to study in a foreign university requesting them to send you relevant information for Graduate students. Assume the details.

Answer any seven :

Write an essay in about 250 words on any one of the following :

Your younger sister has a habit of leaving on the lights and fans when she leaves the room. You are concerned about saving the sustainable energy. Convince her to change her habit. Write at least eight ways of saving the electricity.

Write short notes on any two :

Parul Vora is a brilliant student who has completed his examinations. He sees an advertisement in Hindustan Times inserted by IWKA I Foundations offering Scholarships to deserving students to study abroad. As Parul write a letter to the Foundation making relevant enquiries regarding the scholarship scheme.

Write an application for the post of Software Professional, Box No. 2230, The Telegraph, Kolkata-700 001, attach your curriculum vitae in detail.

Prepare a checklist stating the things to be checked in the process of organizing a paper presentation session.

Write A Press Release on the Lecture Session on 'Save Sustainable Energy Save Earth' for our children.

What is a Job Search Etiquette? Elaborate.

Answer any seven of the following :

Write an essay in about 250 words on any one of the following :

Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India, drawing attention towards various television channels showing programmes replete with violence and their impacts on young children.

Write notes on any two of the following :

Write a set of eight recommendations for how to save electricity.

Write an application for the post of Software Professional, Box No. 1000, The Hindu, Delhi, 100001. Write your curriculum vitae in detail.

You have been invited by the HR at an MNC. Give an account of your preparation before and after the interview.

Provide technical description of Robot or Radar.

Transcode the following flowchart into a passage of not more than 150 words : [Diagram: Flowchart showing the process of making paper or similar from cellulose shredded wood. Steps: Cellulose shredded wood -> pulp -> dissolved -> solution of sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) -> setting bath of dil. sulphuric acid -> spinneret -> threads are drawn -> wound on reel -> washed -> dried on roller -> wound on bobbin]

The whole mass of air surrounding the earth

One who is not sure of the existence of God

One who does something not professionally but for pleasure

A statement open to more than one interpretation

The science that studies plants

A person with a long experience of any occupation

To send out of one's native country

Exclusive possession of the trade in some commodity

The act of violating the sanctity or destroying the property of a sacred place

An ordinary and commonplace remark

What is a memorandum? List its importance.

What is the importance of a business letter?

Discuss on the methods of reading.

What is a circular? Why is it required?

Differentiate between combination and functional types of resume.

Discuss the importance of listening and the factors affecting listening.

Assuming that you have the requisite credentials, draft a job application letter in response to the following advertisement :
Wanted a Plant Manager (Operations) at our new factory in Ghaziabad, UP. Engineering graduates with minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing industries as Plant Managers can apply. Salary is negotiable. Apply with particulars to Box 650, The Hindu, Chennai-600004 latest by 10th of October, 2015.

What is a group discussion? Discuss different techniques of group discussion.

"Communication is as essential for a business concern as blood and breathing are for life." Do you agree? Explain.

What is a report? Discuss different types of report.

Give antonyms of the following words by adding suitable negative prefixes :
(i) Consistent
(ii) Nutrition
(iii) Legible
(iv) Appropriate

Fill in the blanks with suitable tense forms of the verbs given in brackets :
Stephen Hawking is one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists. He ______ (be) also a popular writer. His first book, A Brief History of Time ______ (publish) in 1988 and ______ (become) an international best seller. In it, he ______ (explain) about the birth and death of the universe to the lay person.

Choose the correct form of verb that agrees with the subject :
(i) The Minister, together with his wife, ______ (greets, greet) the press cordially.
(ii) The players, as well as the captain, ______ (want, wants) to win.
(iii) Neither the teacher nor the students ______ (seem, seems) to understand this assignment.
(iv) One of my teachers ______ (have, has) written a letter of recommendation for me.

Make the passive forms of the following sentences :
(i) God loves all.
(ii) David painted the wall beautifully.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate article :
(i) Shweta studies in ______ European University.
(ii) This is ______ boy who killed ______ snake.
(iii) Venika eats ______ egg everyday.

Make sentences with the given phrases :
(i) Far and near
(ii) Call off

Give homonyms of the following :
(i) Berth
(ii) Site
(iii) Bite
(iv) Fare

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions :
(i) Sanjay gets up ______ five o'clock in the morning.
(ii) I ran after him and caught him ______ the arm.

Give the superlatives of the given adjectives :
(i) Rich
(ii) Pretty
(iii) Old
(iv) Beautiful

Rewrite the following sentences into reported speech :
(i) Anne says, "She loves me."
(ii) "Finish the work in an hour," said my teacher.

Write in not more than 250 words on any one of the following :
(a) The use and abuse of cell phone
(b) Advertisement that have impelled me to buy things

Write a note on any one of the following :
(a) Television
(b) Cyber crime

Give eight recommendations for how to save electricity.

Electronic waste is a major problem in most of the countries since it has become a major cause for different diseases. Write an essay not exceeding 300 words on health effects of electronic wastes.

Auxiliary verb

Bilabial nasal

Morpheme

Write a covering letter, forwarding your CV to the head of a firm, for any entry level position.

For non-English speakers everywhere, English has become a common tongue. Support this statement from your own experience.

Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing your concern about the increase in the number of road accidents.

Which of the following is the meaning of beneficent?
(i) Useful
(ii) Kind
(iii) Less
(iv) Cause and effect
(Choose the correct option)

Give the meanings of the following foreign phrases :
(i) Bon voyage
(ii) Alma mater

Use the following phrases to form sentences :
(i) Pull someone's leg
(ii) Two-faced

Which of the following is odd man out of the group?
(i) Dad
(ii) Mom
(iii) Brother
(iv) Uncle
(Choose the correct option)

Which of the following is the prefix of 'agreement'?
(i) Non
(ii) Un
(iii) Dis
(iv) A
(Choose the correct option)

Make antonyms of the following by adding suitable prefixes :
(i) Grace
(ii) Clean

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verbs given in brackets :
(i) He often ______ (go) shopping on the weekend.
(ii) My sister ______ (work) as a waitress.
(iii) Tom's not here. He is out ______ (visit) his mother.
(iv) Do you still ______ (belong) to the Tennis Club?

A place where orphans live

A sentence whose meaning is unclear

A study of animals

A handwritten book

Medical examination of a dead body

A flesh-eating animal

A government by one

Write an essay on the importance of English language and literature for engineering students. Follow paragraph writing rules.

affect, effect

accept, except

altar, alter

bare, bear

break, brake

loose, lose

pole, poll

Write a letter to a tourist agency, whose newspaper advertisements you have seen, asking for their advice and assistance in arranging a holiday in Kashmir for 30 employees of your company. Invent all the necessary details.

Produce

Object

Computer

Women

Freedom

Dictation

Firm

Computer

Xerox machine

Reading comprehension require an ability to understand (a) ---- the meaning of what is put forth as well as the competent (b) ---- to express it clearly. The meaning for a continuous piece (c) ---- of writing is not merely a sum-total of the meanings (d) ---- of individual words that constitute it. It consist of the (e) ---- semantic context of a text and the intention of the writer (f) ---- as reflected in the sentence in which the word are arranged. (g) ----

You are the Secretary of the Red Cross Society in your college. Draft a notice to inform the students about a recent Blood Donation Camp that will be organized in the campus.

Put in correct prepositions. Note that two words are required :
(i) The Italian course started ______ September and will end ______ March. I'm afraid you won't be able ______ catch the class now.
(ii) It is your turn ______ make some suggestions; I've run short ______ ideas.

Replace the words or phrases in bold type by a verb for other expression :
(i) Can he give a good explanation for his extraordinary behaviour?
(ii) The meeting was cancelled because of the 'flu epidemic'.

Choose the correct relative pronoun :
(i) The 8 : 10 is the train (which/that) Mr. Bob usually catches.
(ii) The brown umbrella was the one (which/that) Mr. Penn left at home.
(iii) The blue pen was the one (which/that) Mr. Penn took by mistake.
(iv) The 8 : 40 is the train (which/that) he caught today.

Use the following idioms in sentences of your own :
(i) Nook and corner
(ii) White elephant

Use the words given below in the following sentences (destination, prescribe, preserve, recipe) :
(i) The doctor may ______ medicines for your weakness.
(ii) Do you know ______ for chicken curry?
(iii) You can ______ fish if you put salt over it.
(iv) We shall reach our ______ at six in the morning.

Put appropriate adverbs in the gaps :
(i) My plans for starting a restaurant fell ______ for lack of capital.
(ii) The retiring minister handed ______ to his successor.

Put appropriate verbs in the gaps :
(i) The fireworks ______ off with such a noise that we were nearly deafened.
(ii) He ______ off on his journey.
(iii) I can't ______ you. Do ______ off that vacuum cleaner.

Make sentences with the phrases given below :
(i) over and over
(ii) fall out
(iii) to and fro
(iv) pros and cons

Make passives of the following sentences :
(i) Your lovely demeanour pleases me.
(ii) Sohan has put the eggs in the freezer.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles :
(i) ______ students of grade nine has walked out of ______ examination hall.
(ii) Cow is ______ useful animal. ______ cows of Eastern India are short and ill-fed.

Prepare a press release on the Teacher's Day celebration in your college.

Write an abstract of the following passage :
Most robots of today consist of little more than a mechanical arm and a computer memory. The memory allows the arm to repeat a simple motion like moving a part from one work-bench to another, because its memory can store a collection of such motions, the robot can switch quickly from one simple task to another. It will not complain of boredom, bulk at job demarcation lines, take as tea-break or go sick.
This faithful servant is also a stupid one. It has no problem-solving 'intelligence'. Also it our senses that would alert it.
If say, the part that it was meant to pick up was upside down—or not there at all. A robot is less capable than a man groping in the dark. At least a man can tell by touch if he merely bumps into something.
Although robots are gradually gaining more senses and more 'brains', todays growth in robotics has come about largely because industry has learnt how to accommodate these mindless, mechanical workers. The automobile industry, which employs some 60 percent of the world's 20000 robots, has been leading the way to applications.
That should be no surprise. Assembly-line production is repeated with the sort of simple, repetitive jobs that robots can do so well. Robots are being put to work loading and unloading conveyors, welding car bodies together and spray-painting the finished product. Parts of a car have long been carried to human workers on conveyor belts. It takes only a bit of careful engineering to ensure that the parts sent along to robots are presented in precisely the same position each time. Given that accommodation to their senseless, robots can boost productivity with their untiring speed, and boost quality with their mindless ability to do the same job in exactly the same way every time.

Latin borrowing

Scandinavian borrowing

Word-formation

Intonation

Give a technical description of Computer and Television not more than 200 words.

Write a letter to the Manager, ASEAN Solutions, Ahmedabad, seeking permission to undergo in-plant training for a week. Assume suitable names and addresses. State your reasons for choosing their company.

Indian English

Role of Communicative English in the present world

Imagine that you visited a factory, where you had a chance to observe an industrial robot at work. Write a letter to your friend describing what you saw.

What is an e-mail? E-mail to your professor letting him know the reasons for your disinterest in his class.

Which of the following is the meaning of 'conceal'?

Give the meaning of the following foreign phrases : (i) RSVP (ii) Faux pas

Use the following phrases to form sentences : (i) Keep an eye on (ii) Once in a while

Which of the following is odd man out of the group?

Which of the following is the prefix of 'new'?

Make antonyms of the following by adding suitable prefixes : (i) Able (ii) Agree

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verbs given in brackets : (i) It was warm, so I ______ (take) off my coat. (ii) She wasn't hungry, so she ______ (eat) nothing. (iii) The window was open and a bird ______ (fly) into the room. (iv) She was very tired, so she ______ (go) to bed early.

Give one-word substitute for the following : (a) A person who believes in fate (b) A book published after the death of its author (c) A game in which no one wins (d) A government by one (e) A grass-eating animal (f) A man who gets irritated easily (g) A person who speaks two languages

Write an essay on the importance of social networking sites in our lives. Follow Paragraph Writing rules to complete the essay.

Make sentences to bring out the difference between the following pairs of words : (a) accept, except (b) affect, effect (c) aloud, allowed (d) cereal, serial (e) bare, bear (f) dessert, desert (g) sight, site

Write a letter to a travel agency to book a seat for you by flight no. C748 from New Delhi to Mumbai on 17th December, 2013.

Transcribe the following words phonemically and mark the primary stress : (a) Subject (b) Record (c) Duplicate (d) Payee (e) Biology (f) Examination (g) Admit

Give a technical description of the following devices in 200 words : (a) Telephone (b) Lathe machine

Pick out the error in each part of the following sentences and correct them : Writing letters is a necessity to fulfil (a) ______ social obligations and meet personal needs. (b) ______ These may not be directly related for your (c) ______ professional work. Promptness and choice of (d) ______ an appropriate format and style are the (e) ______ essentials of successful social correspondence. (f) ______ social correspondence usually has an air of easy (g) ______ and casualness about it.

Imagine you are the Secretary of your institute's Red Cross Society. Draft a notice informing everyone about a Blood Donation Camp that is being organized in the campus.

Write antonym of the following words by adding suitable prefixes :
(i) Rational
(ii) Intelligible
(iii) Toxic
(iv) Pious

Match the words in Column-A with their meanings in Column-B :
Column-A:
(i) Feasibility
(ii) Option
(iii) Deplete
(iv) Constructive
Column-B:
(1) Exhaust
(2) Productive
(3) Choice
(4) Possibility

Frame sentences using the following phrases :
(i) Switch over
(ii) Gone down

Fill in the blanks with suitable preposition :
Students ______ engineering are provided ______ opportunities ______ get practically trained ______ industries/workshops while doing their courses.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of verbs :
(i) Neither of the combatants ______ (was/were) able to break the record.
(ii) Everyone of the labourers ______ (is/are) given a reward.

Fill in the blanks by using the correct form of word given in brackets that agrees with the subject :
Once upon a time, a little orphan boy ______ (live) with his relatives who ______ (treat) him harshly. ______ (fright) that he ______ (punish) severely he ______ (escape).

Fill in the blanks with suitable article :
Just imagine ______ biology teacher explaining ______ respiratory system or just ______ body part like ______ larynx, to the class.

Fill in the blanks with correct preposition :
(i) I don't care ______ expense; I want the party ______ be a real success.
(ii) You can throw ______ the packet, it's empty.
(iii) He suddenly threw ______ his job and went to Australia.

Fill in the blanks with correct adverb :
(i) Clear ______ your books. I want to set ______ the table for lunch.
(ii) Caesar runs ______ and ______ twists his ankle.

Write the passive form of voice of the following :
(i) John hit the ball.
(ii) God knows all.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow :
Ozone, a molecule made up of three atoms of oxygen, comprises a layer of the atmosphere that absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun, chlorine atoms, mainly from man-made chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs, break apart ozone molecules. Chlorine compounds used in human activities such as electronics, manufacturing and refrigeration are a primary cause of the ozone hole. A large area of intense ozone depletion occurs annually over Antarctica during late August through early October. The hole typically breaks up as ozone levels increase in late November.
(a) State whether the following statements are True or False :
(i) Ozone is helpful in the process of absorbing certain radiation creating bad effect.
(ii) Ozone depletion never takes place in the universe.
(iii) The 1993 Ozone Hole is considered to be the largest as per the world record.
(iv) Dobson units are used for measuring the effects of danger of ozone.
(b) Choose the responses which best reflect the meaning of the text :
(i) Ozone layer is found (1) near the north pole (2) near the south pole (3) as a sheet of the atmosphere (4) at both south pole and north pole
(ii) The ozone molecules break apart due to (1) ultraviolet radiation (2) heat of the sun (3) planetary movements (4) the levels being intermediary
(c) Choose the meaning of the following italicized words as they are used in the text amongst the options below :
(i) Radiation: (1) Gathering (2) Spreading out (3) Accumulating (4) Penetrating
(ii) Depletion: (1) Production (2) Removal (3) Moisturization (4) Reduction
(iii) Decline: (1) Becoming weaker (2) Becoming thicker (3) Becoming stronger (4) Becoming rough
(iv) Altitude: (1) Length (2) Breadth (3) Height (4) Circumference

Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper expressing your concern about the increase in the number of road accidents.

Write a paragraph of 200 words describing any one of the following :
(a) Uses of Internet
(b) Radar

Transcode the following flow chart into a passage of 150 words :

[FLOW CHART: Cellulose shredded wood -> Pulp -> Dissolved -> Solution of sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) -> Setting bath of dil. sulphuric acid -> Spinneret -> Treads are drawn -> Wound on reel -> Washed -> Dried on roller -> Wound on bobbin]

Describe in two paragraphs (200 words) the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power as an alternative source of energy. Give a good explanation for its extraordinary behaviour.

Write a press release on the Teacher's Day Celebration in your college.

Write notes on any two of the following in not more than 100 words each :
(a) Root creation
(b) Intonation
(c) Stress
(d) Word-formation

Describe the importance of Interpersonal Communication. Or Write on the role of Information Technology in the present scenario.

Which of the following is the meaning of triumphant?

Give the meaning of the following foreign phrases : (i) Au revoir (ii) Alter ego

Use the following phrases to form sentences : (i) Crocodile tears (ii) Switch over

Which of the following is odd man out of the group?

Which of the following is the prefix of believable?

Make antonyms of the following by adding suitable prefixes : (i) Rational (ii) Toxic

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verbs given in brackets : (i) He ______ (play) cricket when I ______ (go) there. (ii) The students ______ (wake) up when the teacher ______ (come) in.

Give one-word substitute for the following : (a) A person who knows several languages (b) A person who marries several women (c) Young one of a horse (d) A person who does not believe in God (e) The study of insects (f) The study of ancient objects (g) The murderer of his father

Describe, in two paragraphs, the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet in our lives.

Make sentences to bring out the difference between the following pairs of words : (a) Course, Coarse (b) Hair, Heir (c) Presence, Presents (d) Affect, Effect (e) Hostel, Hostile (f) Advice, Advise (g) Tense, Tents

Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India about the ragging menace in educational institutions and suggest ways to prevent them.

Transcribe the following words phonemically and mark the primary stress : (a) Grandfather (b) English (c) Application (d) Millionaire (e) Confusion (f) Analyze (g) Import (verb)

Write a letter to the Manager, IBM Incorporation, Bangalore seeking permission to undergo internship program of 45 days in their organisation. State reasons for choosing their company.

Pick out the error in each part of the following sentences and correct them : Peer counseling can be best describe (a) ______ as a healthy (b) ______ interaction within youngsters, whereby (c) ______ one performs (d) ______ the role of the mentor, while the others (e) ______ seeks guidance (f) ______ through the much unfamiliar by-lanes of student life. (g) ______ Infact, the roles of both is interchangeable (h) ______ within (i) ______ the flexibe gamut of peer counseling, as (j) ______ that the (k) ______ process and their outcome are (l) ______ enjoyable. (m) ______

You are the Secretary of the Annual Festival of your institute. Draft a notice to inform the students about the dates of the events and volunteers requirements for various departmental activities.

Match the words in Column-A with their meanings in Column-B : Column-A: (i) Abundant (ii) Escalate (iii) Culminate (iv) Spectacular Column-B: (A) Rise (B) Reach its highest point (C) Strikingly grand (D) Plenty

Frame sentences using the given phrases : (i) Switch over (ii) Gone down

Fill in the blanks with suitable tense form of the verbs given in brackets : (i) The government ______ (give) more attention to the development of dry land now. A programme ______ (launch) for rainwater harvesting in farmlands. (ii) It ______ (rain) since morning and it ______ (stop) only an hour ago.

Fill in the blanks by using correct form of the verbs that agrees with the subject : (i) Everyone of the labourers ______ (is/are) given a reward. (ii) Neither of the combatants ______ (was/were) able to break the record.

Fill in the blanks with the comparative form of the adjectives given in brackets : (i) Lead is ______ (heavy) than aluminium. (ii) Platinum is ______ (precious) than silver. (iii) Ravi is ______ (tall) than Suraj. (iv) Computer works ______ (fast) than calculator.

Use appropriate preposition to fill in the blanks : (i) I do not like being laughed ______. (ii) We stayed ______ Mumbai for five days. (iii) The girl ______ red is attractive. (iv) Sachin is endowed ______ special gifts.