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JNTU B.Tech I Year PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH Previous Question Paper (May/June - 2019 - R16)

B.Tech | I Year | I-I | R16 | May/June - 2019

Answer PaperPaper Code: 131AJMaximum Marks: 75Time: 3 hours

Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks.

PART - A

125 marks
a

Give the meaning of the suffix ‘cracy’ and use it in a sentence.

2 marks

Answer

The suffix -cracy denotes a form of government, rule, or power. Example: The country transitioned to a democracy to ensure the citizens had a voice in decision-making.

b

Complete the sentences with correct prepositions: i) The drinks are ________ the table. ii) One woman is standing ________ the table. iii) ________ is a man who is barbecuing.

3 marks

Answer

i) The drinks are on the table. ii) One woman is standing by (or beside) the table. iii) There is a man who is barbecuing.

c

Despite the emphasis on software, however, Nadella said Microsoft’s hardware “will set the bar for productivity experiences,”. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘set the bar’ explain and make a contextual sentence using the phrase.

2 marks

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d

Explain the phrase “I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference” taken from Robert Frost’s ‘Road not taken’.

3 marks

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e

Use the confusables ‘then’ and ‘than’ giving examples for each.

2 marks

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f

Differentiate between future continuous tense and past perfect tense with an example for each tense forms.

3 marks

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g

Explain briefly why does J.C.Hill state that ‘A man with pleasing manners respects the feelings and sentiments of others around him’.

2 marks

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h

Explain the following verses “If you can wait and not be tired by waiting or being lied about, don’t deal in lies”.

3 marks

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i

Why does Rahul say that it doesn’t matter to him why the Newton’s apple does not fall nor does he care about what Archimedes did?

2 marks

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j

What are study skills and how do they help learning better. Explain in brief.

3 marks

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PART - B

210 marks
a

Why do you think Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam stands as an epitome of vision and wisdom in making a better India.

3 marks

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b

Punctuate the given paragraph.

3 marks

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c

Write a paragraph on ‘the use of e-seva center in the society’.

4 marks

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310 marks
a

Summarize the text about pterosaurs.

4 marks

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b

What is the structure of writing a good paragraph?

3 marks

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c

Decide which parts of speech are the underlined words in the given sentence.

3 marks

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410 marks
a

Explain the significance of Satya Nadella’s letter regarding innovation.

4 marks

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b

Summarise the gist of the poem ‘Road not taken’ and relate it to the contemporary context.

3 marks

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c

Choose the word or phrase that gives the meaning for Retrospect, Malignant, and Constructive.

3 marks

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510 marks
a

What is the difference between semi block style and complete block style in writing formal letters?

3 marks

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b

Write a letter of apology with suitable reply.

4 marks

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c

What is the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs? Explain citing examples for each.

3 marks

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610 marks
a

Write an e-mail to the CEO of Symbiosis highlighting your credentials to seek a job.

3 marks

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b

i) Change into passive voice. ii) What is the superlative form of ‘beautiful’?

2 marks

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c

Read the passage on Jane Austen and answer the following questions.

5 marks

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710 marks
a

Write a cover letter for internship at Black Ho Limited.

2 marks

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b

Prepare a resume.

4 marks

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c

Write a letter requesting the Director to provide efficient Wi-Fi connectivity.

4 marks

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810 marks
a

Write a paragraph interpreting the organizational structure of an Educational Institute.

5 marks

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b

Interpret the lines from the poem ‘IF’.

3 marks

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c

Give meanings and sentences for idioms: ‘apple of discord’ and ‘a pain in the neck’.

2 marks

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910 marks
a

Interpret the following graph.

4 marks

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b

Correction/Fill in the blank exercises.

3 marks

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c

One word substitution and fill in the blank for Aristocracy.

3 marks

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1010 marks
a

Question tag exercises and change into indirect speech.

7 marks

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b

Draft the highlights of the inaugural of the conference and prepare a report.

3 marks

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1110 marks
a

Write two coherent paragraphs using the provided points on non-renewable energy.

5 marks

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b

Rearrange the given sentences into a coherent paragraph.

5 marks

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