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COURSE CODE: DENG101 COURSE TITLE: C.Skills 1

Date of Exam:- 20 Oct Session:- 1:30-4:30

Time Allowed : 3 hours Max. Marks: 80

1. This paper contains 10 questions divided in two parts on 4 pages.

2. Part A is compulsory.
3. In Part B (Questions 2 to 10), attempt any 6 questions out of 9. Attempt all parts of
the questions chosen.
4. The marks assigned to each question are shown at the end of each question in square
brackets.
5. Answer all questions in serial order.

Part A

Q1 1. Give two examples of words. Where there is stress on first syllable.

2 Give two examples of words. Where there is stress on last syllable.

3. Find the word in which one consonant is silent.

4. Give two examples where „sub‟ is used as a „prefix‟

5. Give two examples where „ness‟ is used as a „suffix‟.

6. Give antonym of „sharp‟, „deep‟.

7. Give synonym of „aggravate‟, „ dull‟.

8. What is the difference between, „listening‟ and „hearing‟?

9. Write down any two qualities of a good listener.

10. What is „Note Taking‟? [10*2=20]

Part B

Q2: What is the importance of Listening? Write down the different types of Listening. [10]

Q3: What is the importance of Note-taking? Write down the different methods of Note-
Taking. Explain each method briefly. [10]

Q4: Read the passage given below and answer the questions the following Questions:

The piranha is a much-maligned fish. Most people think that this is a deadly creature
that swarms through rivers and creeks of the Amazon rainforest looking for victims to tear
apart. And woe betide anyone unlucky enough to be in the same water as a shoal of
piranhas. It takes only a few minutes for the vicious piranhas to reduce someone to a mere
skeleton.
The truth is that the piranha is really a much more nuanced animal than the mindless killer
depicted in the media. In fact, piranhas are a group made up of approximately twelve
different species. Each piranha species occupies its own ecological niche. One type of
piranha takes chunks out of the fins of other fish. Another type eats fruit falling from trees
into the river. Each piranha species plays a unique role in the ecology of the rainforest
floodplains. So what should you do next time you hear someone talking about the “deadly
piranha”? You can remind them that the piranha is not always the notorious killer fish that
the tough, muscular heroes of popular nature television shows would have us believe.
Questions
1) The primary purpose of the author is to
A. correct misconceptions about the piranha
B. illustrate the importance of piranhas in rainforest ecology
C. describe two different species of piranhas
D. instruct the reader on what to say if someone describes the piranha as “deadly”
2) In paragraph 1, the author most likely uses the old-fashioned expression “woe betide” to
A. highlight the danger posed by piranhas
B. suggest that the reputation of the piranha is well-deserved
C. emphasize the sarcastic tone
D. indicate that the passage was written in the 19th century
3) In paragraph 1, the author uses hyperbole—characterized by the use of exaggeration
for effect—to describe the piranha. The author most likely uses hyperbole to
A. frame an argument that is supported in a later paragraph
B. create ambiguity so the reader cannot be sure which position the writer supports
C. juxtapose the myth of the piranha with the truth about the fish
D. evoke vivid images of nature television shows in the reader‟s mind
4) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for unique?
A. irreplaceable
B. important
C. individual
D. unusual
5) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best synonym for notorious?
A. celebrated
B. disreputable
C. notable
D. renowned [5*2 =10]

Q5: Write down the summary of the following article.

Each day, your teeth are attacked by millions of bacteria. They form a clear coating on
your teeth called plaque. When you eat, they eat too, gobbling up sugar and making acids
that burn holes in your teeth. You can taste the acid that bacteria make about an hour
after you have eaten something sweet.The acid tastes sour. The best way to prevent
plaque is to brush for two minutes at least two times a day using toothpaste and a
toothbrush. Your teeth have three main layers. Enamel covers the outside, dentin is in the
middle, and pulp is on the inside. Enamel only covers the part of your tooth that sticks out
of your gums, called the “crown”. The part below your gumline is the “root”. Enamel is the
hardest material in your body, and that‟s a good thing considering what you eat. Chewing
food is a tough job, so your teeth must have enamel to protect them. Dentin makes up
most of your tooth. It is also hard and bony, but not as hard as enamel. It protects the
nerves and blood vessels in your tooth‟s pulp. When bacteria eat through the enamel on
your teeth, they form cavities. Cavities are bad, because they give bacteria a place to hide.
Inside of the cavity, bacteria will continue to eat and to make acid that burns its way even
deeper into your teeth. If a cavity gets deep enough into your tooth, it will begin to hurt
because the nerves in your tooth pulp will be exposed. Dentists can fix most cavities, but it
is not an easy process. First, they drill away the rotten part of your tooth. Then they can fill
the hole left behind. The ceramic material used to fill the hole is your tooth is like glass: it is
hard like your enamel, but it can break easily. So, it is best to avoid cavities when you can.
Most toothpaste has fluoride, a chemical that hardens your tooth enamel. Your drinking
water may also have fluoride in it. Using fluoride helps.
[10]
Q6: Write down the summary of :

a. Abou Ben Adhem. b. Tiger ! Tiger !. [5*2=10]

Q7: a. Write down two positive sentences. (2)

b. Write down two negative sentences. (2)

c. Write down two interrogative sentences. (2)

d. Write down four exclamatory sentences. (4) [10]

Q8 Fill in the blanks with suitable correct options:-

i) I have ____European couch to train me. a) an b) a (1)

ii) The ____ of my country are very humble. a) People b) Peoples (1)

iii) How ____ is left? a) long b) much (1)

iv) The local public here reads _____ newspaper “My Nation”. a) a b) the (1)

v) “A” is ____ type of article. a) definite b) Indefinite (1)

vi) ____Baby of a cow is called calf. a) the b) a (1)

vii) I had _____fish and ____ chips for dinner. (a , an , the) (2)

viii) I am on diet. No_____sugar for me. (a , an , the) (1)

ix) I looked ______ you and smiled. a) Toward b) at (1) [10]

Q9 a) What are the different types of paragraph? Mention each type briefly. (5)

b) What is a descriptive Paragraph? Explain with the help of an example. (5) [10]

Q10 .(a) “Applications are invited for the post of an Accounts Officer. The candidate should
be an M.Com. or an Chartered Accountant and should have at least five years experience
in costing, budgeting and compilation of accounts. Salary negotiable plus dearness
allowance, house rent allowancePF. Age between 28 to 35 years. Apply within 15 days to
the Managing Director, Healthwell Food Products Limited, 43, Joshi Marg,

Jalandhar”.

For the above advertisement, draft an appropriate Resume. (5)

(b) Write down a Covering Letter for the Resume prepared for the above advertisement.
(5) [10]