Anna University Chennai 2010-1st Sem B.E Anna university :: model (ester) - Question Paper

ANNA UNIVERSITY

MODEL ques. PAPER

B.E. / B.Tech DEGREE END SEMESTER exam

First Semester

HS 041 - ENGLISH – I

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
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PART A – (10 X two = 20 Marks)

1. Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B:

A B

(a) amalgamation giving out rays
(b) chip bringing together
(c) radiation getting completely exhausted
(d) depletion device composed of silicon


2. Fill in the blanks in the subsequent phrases with the comparative forms of the adjectives provided in brackets:

(a) Diesel is ____________ (heavy) than petrol.
(b) Diesel costs _________ (little) than petrol
(c) Pressurised heavy water reactor is _________ (small) than fast breeder reactor, and is, therefore ________ (compact) than the other


3. Write definitions of the subsequent in a sentence each:

(a) A Tour

(b) A Computer






4. Complete the subsequent phrases suitably:

(a) If there had been no rains last month __________________
(b) If there were no politicians to tempt people ______________


5. Fill in the blanks with the improper forms of words:

Adjectives Nouns Opposites (nouns)

Pure _______ ___________
__________ __________ Abnormality
__________ Reliability __________
__________ __________ Indestructibility


6. Fill in the blanks in the subsequent passage with the improper forms of the verbs provided in brackets:

I __________(be) an employee of the Central Government. I (start) my career in Bombay in 1955. In 1970 I (get) a transfer to Calcutta. Now I ___ (work) in Chennai.
7. A compound noun such as power source can be expanded as a source of power.
Similarly expand the subsequent compound nouns using suitable prepositions.

(a) Mains electricity
(b) A control centre
(c) The research laboratory
(d) A water truck

8. Edit the subsequent passage:

The aim of the writers are to define about the benifits in computerization and to suggest solutions to the issue of unemployment.

9. Punctuate the following:

are there any advantages in the computerization of work in large establishments if so elaborate they

10. Add suitable endings to the subsequent words to form adjectives:
(a) (i) suburb
(ii) continue
(iii) retract
(iv) vigour
(b) Use 2 of the adjectives you've formed in phrases of your own.

PART B - (5 x 16Marks = 80Marks)
11. Read the subsequent report and ans the ques. that follow it :

It has always been clear, of course that a properly designed media programme uses press, posters, printed leaflets and so on in proportions suitable to the nature of the product itself. In such a programme television occupies a relatively important place if the product is sold in small quantities, at a low price to the vast mass of the people. It is regarded as a quick acting medium, peculiarly suited to prompting 'impulse purchases'.

Earning:   Approval pending.