Osmania University (OU) 2005 M.A English (previous)C.D.E - exam paper

FACULTY OF ARTS
M.A.(Previous)(new)CDE exam
june/july 2005
Paper-1:History,structure and Description of English

Time:3Hours MaxMarks:100


Section-A(5x8=40)

ans the subsequent ques. in about 100 words every.Each ques. carries eight marks.
1.Briefly define the sound system in old English.
2.What are the characteristics of human language?
3.Briefly explain 1st language acquisition.
4.What is coordination?Explain with examples.
5.Briefly explain the issues of teaching English in India.


Section-B(5*12=60)

ans the subsequent in about 350 words every.Each ques. carries 12 marks.

6.Write an essay on change of meaning in English.
or
Briefly explain the foreign influences of English with suitable examples.

7.Discuss language as a system of syatems.
or
Write an essay on phonology as a level of language organization.

8.Write a detailed note on consonants of English.
or
What is intonation?Describe the differnt trends of intonation in English.

9. Write an essay on the simple phrases in English with suitable examples.
or
Write a note on the structure of verb phrase in English wiyh suitable examples.

10.Write an essay on the psychological and pedagogical considerations in 2nd language teaching.
or
Write a detailed note on the tecniques of teaching vocabulary

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