Karnatak University 2006 English - Question Paper

57. The noun form of ‘stealthy’ is
(A) stealthily (B) stealth
(C) steal (D) stolen.
58. Which 1 of the subsequent functions as ‘verb’ ?
(A) Suspicious (B) Suspicion
(C) Suspect (D) Suspectable.
59. The 1 word for ‘a sudden strong wind often bringing rain or snow’ is
(A) sprig (B) shew
(C) spree (D) squall.
60. Which of the subsequent prefixes makes the word ‘efficient’ a negative word ?
(A) in (B) dis
(C)imp (D) un.
(CI)

PART – B
ans the subsequent ques. in 2 or 3 phrases every : eight × two = 16
61. How does the writer describe the word ‘civilization’ ?
62. How does the writer define the 2 boys ?
63. Why was Sudha forced to get her leg amputated ?
9 14-E (NS)
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64. Why had Balarama to change his technique in the fight ?
65. What truly is mistaken for the soul ? How do the forms or names bind it ?
66. How did Gresham try to convince Baldwin to accept his offer of money ?
67. Why does a few corn remain unreaped by the reaper ?
68. Why didn’t the narrator refuse the invitation of death ?
Quote from memory : 4
69. And he took ……………………………………………
……………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………
……………………………………………… fire place.
OR
Yet, let him ……………………………………………
……………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………
…………………………………………… to my breast.
14-E (NS) 10
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discuss the subsequent with reference to the situation : three × three = 9
70. “So you too suspect me !”
71. “But I shouldn’t care to advise it without heart test.”
72. The crags repeat the raven’s croak,
In symphony austere ;
ans the subsequent in about ten phrases every : three × four = 12
73. The police at the Picadily Circus is a symbol of liberty. Justify the statement.
OR
In what ways was the Palk Straits more difficult to swim than the English Channel ?
74. What according to the writer are the dangers and drawbacks of over specialization ?
OR
discuss briefly how Kukudmin restored Kushasthali.
75. How does the dying son try to console his despairing dad ?
OR
Pride and overconfidence lead to failure and disappointment. Justify this with
reference to the poem “Ajamil and the Tigers”.
Rewrite as directed : three × two = 6
76. In spite of heavy rain, the players did not stop their game.
( Into Complex and Compound )
77. Chennai is 1 of the largest cities in India. ( Into other degrees )
78. They weren’t sharks. They weren’t whales. ( Use ‘neither … nor’ and ‘either … or’ )
79. Imagine that you are Madhu, Xth Std. Govt. High School, Shimoga. Write —
A letter to your friend describing a place of historical importance, that you’ve visited
recently. 5
OR
A letter to a bookseller, placing an order for a few important books.
80. Write an essay in about a page on any 1 of the subsequent : 5
a) National festivals
b) Dowry — an evil
c) Need for value based education.
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81. Develop a readable story from the provided outline : 4
A dog barks at night — the master of the house offended — beats the dog — early
next morning — the dog missing — the man’s valuables missing — the dog returned
— drags the master out — the master follows — valuables obtained.
learn the passage carefully and ans the ques. that follow :
In this life, there are no gains without pains. Life indeed would be dull if there were
no difficulties. Games lose their zest if there is no real struggle and if the outcome is a
foregone conclusion. Both the winner and the loser enjoy a game most if it is closely
contested to the last. No victory is a real triumph unless the foe is worthy of the
steel. Whether we like it or not life is 1 continuous competitive exam.
ques. :
82. How does the writer compare man’s life with games ? 2
83. What lesson do we learn from the passage ? 2

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