M.A-M.A English 1st Year HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE(Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh-2012)
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First Year
English
Paper I — HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Questions in Unit I are Compulsory.
Answer TWO questions from Unit II and Two from
Unit III
All questions carry equal marks.
UNIT I
1. Correct Five of the following sentence and identify the unacceptable features. (5 × 2 = 10)
(a) I have seen him ten minutes age.
(b) I shall telephone you when he will come back
(c) She told that she was going to market.
(d) You should avail the offer.
(e) He was hung for murder.
(f) This book is too interesting.
(g) Seldom I get any sleep.
(h) The station is far from here
2. Distinguish between the following pairs of words. (5 × 2 = 10)
(a) Ascent – assent
(b) Compliment – complement
(c) Idle – idol
(d) Rap – wrap
(e) Weather – whether
UNIT II — (2 × 20 = 40)
3. Discuss the Scandinavian elements in English.
4. What is the influence of latin on English language? Illustrate.
5. Write a note on old English.
6. Discuss how the meanings of words in English have changed in the course of time.
7. Write short notes on two of the following
(a) Verner's law.
(b) Standard English.
(c) The influence of bible in the growth of the English language.
(d) Influence of Shakespeare an English.
UNIT III — (2 × 20 = 40)
8. Explain briefly any THREE of the following process of word formation.
(a) Onomatopaeia
(b) Prefixes
(c) Syncopation.
(d) Meta analysis
(e) Corruption
(f) Freak formations.
9. Write short notes on an THREE of the following processes of semantic change.
(a) Extension.
(b) Polarisation
(c) Euphemism
(d) Prudery
(e) Slang
(f) Reversal of meaning. 10. Discuss American influence on English.
11. Write a essay on the influence of Radio and journalism on English.
12. Write short notes on any TWO of the following
(a) Dr. Johnson's dictionary
(b) Basic English
(c) Archaism in English
(d) Intonation
(e) Dialects.
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