Anna University Coimbatore 2009 B.E Electrical and Electronics Engineering Communication Skills In English 2 - Question Paper
B.E. I B.TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS : APRIL / MAY 2009
CIVIL/MECH/EEE/ECE/PRODN/EIE/CSE/IT/IBT BRANCHES 08C2Z1 /08M2Z1 /08E2Z1 /08L2Z1 /08P2Z1 /08N2Z1 /08S2Z1 /08I2Z1 /08B2Z1
COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH II TIME : 3 HOURS MAX. MARKS : 100
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
PART-A (10x2 = 20)
1 Give synonyms of the following words :
(a) monotonous (b) callous
2. Fill up the blanks with suitable prepositions :
The little boy ran_the street, but fortunately, he narrowly missed being run _by
a car.
3. Change the following into impersonal passive;
We can cast this type of metal into many complicated shapes.
4. Change the following into contracted time statement:
The aircraft exploded as it was landing
5. Frame sentences, using any two of the following phrasal verbs:
(a) look into (b) look up to (c) look down upon
6 Bring out the difference in meaning by using the following words in sentences of your own.
(a) historic / historical (b) terrific / terrible
7. Correct the mistake if any :
Everyday I go to college by walk
8. Give the American equivalents :
(a) anti clock (b) chips
9. Add a suitable question tag:
He has done his homework properly_?
K), Edit the following :
Politicians should pay careful and meticulous attention to the problems of the general public.
PART-B (5x16 = 80)
11. As the secretary of the NSS unit of your college you are organizing a blood donation camp.
' Prepare a suitable check list.
(OR)
12 Write a set of instructions using the imperative form on the measures to be taken against global warming.
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13. Write a letter to the editor of a leading newspaper, complaining about frequent violent incidents in college campus.
14. Draft a letter to the editor of a newspaper in response to a letter written by a prominent person on lavish spending during the general elections.
15. Draft a letter to the Managing director of a nearby industry, seeking his permission for in plant training. Imagine you are the final year representative of mechanical engineering class.
16. M.K. Anand a leading software industrialist is visiting your college as the Chief Guest. Write down a welcome speech, as well as vote of thanks for the occasion.
17. Analyze the components of commercial advertisements.
18. Explain the essential ingredients of technical style.
19. Write suitable slogans for the following products:
a) Jeans for college students
b) Two wheeler for employed women
c) Washing soap for the middleclass consumers
d) IPL for all.
20. Mrs. Geeta Jones, Adviser to Australian government (Energy department) an alumna of your college, is visiting the campus as the chief guest during Sangamam 2010. Write down a speech, introducing the chief Guest to the audience.
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