Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad B.Tech I ENGLISH FOR SKILL ENHANCEMENT Previous Question Paper (January/February - 2024 - R22)

Write own sentences using the antonyms of the following words: i) ubiquitous ii) convoluted

Read the sentences below and identify any errors related to articles or prepositions, and rewrite them correctly: i) She is studying medicine at university. ii) Please pass salt.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank based on the given context, and rewrite the sentence: The __________ of the story was difficult to understand. i) tale ii) tail iii) pail

Choose the appropriate noun-pronoun and subject-verb agreements and rewrite the sentences correctly: i) The team, along with the coach, (are/is) traveling to the competition. ii) The committee (has/have) not yet reached a decision.

Read the sentences below and identify any errors related to misplaced modifiers and tenses. Correct and rewrite the sentences: i) She found a wallet while jogging with a photo of the owner. ii) The cat sat on the windowsill watching the birds chirped happily.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in each sentence: i) The chef used too much __________ (flour/flower) in the recipe. ii) The new employee needs to __________ (adapt/adopt) to the company culture.

Expand the following acronyms: i) ISRO ii) CEO

Rewrite the following sentences reducing redundant words: i) The CEO emphasized the importance of collaborating together. ii) She personally invited me to attend the event.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate technical terms: i) The experiment produced significant __________ that supported the hypothesis. ii) The aerospace engineer conducted a stress __________ to ensure the structural integrity of the aircraft.

Identify and correct the errors in each sentence and rewrite them: i) The team is compromised of experienced and skilled professionals. ii) The dog sat patiently waiting for their owner.

Based on the examples provided in ‘Toasted English,’ analyze how R.K. Narayan highlights the root of language issues in India.

Write a paragraph on the topic – Machine Learning.

Summarize R.K. Narayan’s explanation of how certain American English words, like ‘check,’ have evolved into universal keywords.

Based on R.K. Narayan’s ‘Toasted English”, develop a short dialogue between two individuals using the principles of ‘Bharat English.’

Given Sudha Murthy’s proactive approach in addressing gender discrimination, propose a few strategies or solutions that organizations can implement to ensure equal opportunities for men and women in the workplace.

Consider JRD Tata’s advice to Sudha Murthy about giving back to society. How does this reflect the role of corporate leaders in promoting social responsibility?

Analyze the impact Sudha Murthy had on TELCO by becoming its first female engineer.

Describe your classroom in detail.

Analyze the concept of learner-centered online course and teaching design mentioned in ‘Lessons from Online Learning.’

Draft a single page Resume for a post of your choice at Microsoft Ltd.

In ‘Lessons from Online Learning,’ summarize the common inequities mentioned in online learning, such as poor internet access and lack of financial resources.

Draft an e-mail to a publisher of your choice, asking him/her to provide you a copy of a book that you need that is currently out of print.

Write an essay on the topic – ‘The Use of Solar Energy’

According to Dr. Kalam, why do civilizations that can predict the future and adapt to change endure?

Apply the lessons from ‘Art and Literature’ by Dr. Kalam to explain how literature and the arts influence how people live.

Read the provided essay text and rewrite it in one third of its original size.

Assess how the family values highlighted by Bagchi could positively impact society if adopted by a larger population.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: i) According to the essay, what is considered the honor of man's nature in the realm of civil business? ii) How does the essay describe the consequences of mixing falsehood in civil dealings, drawing an analogy with coins made of gold and silver? iii) What metaphor is used to characterize deceitful and crooked behavior in civil matters, and what animal is associated with this metaphor?

Develop an exercise to help individuals enhance their imaginative thinking, as per Bagchi’s perspective.

Write a technical report on the feasibility of an anti-ragging cell in your college.