Amity University 2008 M.A – 2009 English - Question Paper

Shrek The 3rd



When Shrek married Fiona , the late thing he had in a

mind was become the next King of 'Far, Far Away.' b

But because Shrek's dad -in -law , King Harold, suddenly c
croaks, that is exactly what he faced. Recruiting Donkey d
Puss in Boots for a newer quest . Shrek sets out to bring e
back the right heir to the throne. The movie is a favorite f

among children, especially those which have seen the 1st g

in the 2nd parts. This animated film is more better than its h

predecessors in that the sound and graphics are really superb.



C.2. Look at the words and phrases beneath.Re-arrange them to form worthwhile phrases. the 1st 1 has been done as an example(3 marks)



And a very / the King / named Acanthus/ talented sculptor/ Pygmalion was / of Cyprus / of a village .

Pygmalion was the King of Cyprus and a very talented sculptor, of a village named Acanthus



1. Had finished / he smiled / when he / the ivory statue/ of a beautiful woman / 1 day.

2. Smile / at having obtained / it was / the innocent / new and unique / of a child / something .

3. By the beauty / that / to worship it / he was / falling down / he felt like / so impressed / on his knees / of the statue .

4. That he / a masterpiece / and called /.he realized/ this beauty / and created / Galatea.

5. Was a devoted / to the goddess/ he prayed / 2 breathe life/ into it/ of Aphrodite ,/ since he / follower.

6. To life and / married her/ after the goddess/ his wish/ Pygmalion/ galatea came/ grunted him.







C.3. In the subsequent passage, 1 word has been omitted in a few lines. Mark the place where you think the word has been omitted using,'/'. The word you think has been omitted with the word that precedes and follows it.( four marks)



I was studying a book . Suddenly there a…………….

was noise in the lane. I was eager to b…………..

know what happened. I kept the book c…………..

aside and looked out the window. 2 d…………

persons were fighting . blows exchanged . e………….

There was large number of people around f…………

the fighters nobody could stop them. g ..……….

The Police called for h ………..



C.4. Complete the subsequent dialog by writing suitable words in the blanks(4 marks)

Patient : Doctor , I feel ……………………………………...

Doctor : Where exactly………………………………..………pain?

Patient : Just beneath the chest rtegion.

Doctor : I am giving a few medicines which …………. thrice a day.

Patient : Do I have to…………………………….. my food habits.

Doctor : Yes sure.



C.5. learn the conversation provided beneath and complete the passage. The right to accurate answers and the ans sheet against the accurate blank number [ 5marks]



Mummy: When is the fancy dress competition in your school?

Althea : it is after 2 weeks.

Mummy : are you taking part in it?

Althea : yes, I am taking part as an engine driver.

Mummy : why have you chosen that role?

Althea : because if I'm late, I still have a chance of winning the prize.



Mummy asked althea when the fancy dress competition in her school was



Althea replied that
Mom inquired whether.

Althea stated that

Mom asked why
She'd then answered that

Section._ D ( Literature )



D.1. learn the extract provided beneath and ans the subsequent ques. . the answers in 1 or 2 lines only .(4 marks)



' Yes ,' the frog replied .' you see

I am the frog that owns this tree

In this bog I have been known

For my splendid baritone'

What had the listener asked the frog?
What tree is ' this tree'?
elaborate the 2 things that the frog claims he is known for?


D.2. learn the extract provided beneath and ans the subsequent ques. .Write and answers in 1 or 2 lines only. (4 marks )



' O wild west wind ,thou breath of Autumn's being

Though from whose unseen presence the leaves dead

Are driven , like ghosts from an enchanter fleeing,

Yellow and black and pale, and hectic red,

Pestilence - stricken multitudes'



What season of the year is presented in the above lines ?
Why does the poet refer to the leaves as ' pestilence – stricken multitudes'
What does the wind want to blow away? Where do they hide?


D.3. In the play Julius Ceasar, Calpurnia says :

" When beggars die ,there are no comets seen

The heavens blaze forth the deaths of Kings "

What happened for the speaker to say these words . write your ans in 50 to 60 words ( five marks)



D.4. learn the extract provided beneath and ans the ques.. Write your answers in 1 or 2 lines only (5 marks )



Scoorge:And no 1 has come to claim his body

Third Ghost: no 1 , for he left no friend behind him . Come closer and look into his face .



Which body are they talking about ?
How did Scoorge react to the 3rd ghost's invitation ' to come closer and look into his face '?
What request does Scoorge make to the 3rd ghost? why ?


D.5. Briefly discuss how to keep I felt after escaping from its current into the world outside ? ans in the 1st person and do not exceed 75 words ( four marks)



D.6. Imagine that you are the postmaster and I have just goneand aid Mariam's letter on Ali's grave .You come back home and reflect on whatever has happened .. The newly awakened father’s heart in you is reproaching you for having failed to understand Ali's anxiety. Write a diary entry in aboat 150 to 175 words expressing your feelings ( 8marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.