II SEMESTER – GENERAL ENGLISHENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

 Model Paper

Paper Code: x
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 50

Instructions:

  1. The question paper is divided into Sections A, B, C, D and E.
  2. Attempt the questions of each section according to the instructions.
  3. Write answers clearly and use appropriate grammatical structures.
  4. All questions are compulsory unless otherwise stated.

SECTION – A

Very Short Answer Questions

5 × 1½ = 7½ Marks

Q.1 Answer all the following questions:

(a) Fill in the blank with an appropriate determiner:

There isn't ______ milk left in the refrigerator.
(any / many)

(b) Choose the correct modal:

You ______ respect your elders.
(should / might)

(c) Correct the error in concord:

Neither the teacher nor the students was ready for the examination.

(d) Change the following sentence into passive voice:

The students completed the assignment.

(e) Change into indirect speech:

Ravi said, “I am preparing for my examination.”

SECTION – B

Grammar and Usage

5 × 1½ = 7½ Marks

Q.2 Answer all the following:

(a) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:

  1. She is good ______ English.
  2. The students arrived ______ the classroom on time.

OR

(b) Fill in the blanks with suitable articles:

  1. He is ______ honest man.
  2. She bought ______ umbrella yesterday.

(c) Correct the following sentences:

  1. He do not know the answer.
  2. The news are very interesting.

(d) Use the correct form of the verb given in brackets:

  1. She ______ to college every day. (go)
  2. They ______ the project yesterday. (complete)

(e) Change the voice:

People speak English all over the world.

SECTION – C

Grammar, Vocabulary and Transformation

5 × 1½ = 7½ Marks

Q.3 Answer all the following:

(a) Change into indirect speech:

The teacher said to the students, “Work hard for your examination.”

(b) Change into passive voice:

The committee will announce the results tomorrow.

(c) Give synonyms of the following words:

  1. Intelligent
  2. Rapid

(d) Give antonyms of the following words:

  1. Ancient
  2. Expand

(e) Rewrite the following sentence using a suitable conjunction:

He was tired. He continued working.

SECTION – D

Vocabulary and Functional English

5 × 2 = 10 Marks

Q.4 Answer all the following:

(a) Give the meanings of the following idioms and use them in sentences:

  1. A blessing in disguise
  2. Once in a blue moon

(b) Give one-word substitutes for:

  1. A person who cannot read or write.
  2. A person who loves mankind.

(c) Distinguish between the following pairs of words and use each in a sentence:

  1. Principal – Principle
  2. Affect – Effect

(d) Make meaningful sentences using the following words:

  1. Perspective
  2. Significant

(e) Choose the appropriate word:

  1. She gave me some useful ________.
    (advice / advices)

  2. The ________ of the school addressed the students.
    (principal / principle)

SECTION – E

Reading Comprehension and Writing

17½ Marks

Q.5 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Communication plays an important role in every aspect of human life. Effective communication enables people to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas clearly. In academic and professional life, good communication skills help individuals build confidence and maintain healthy relationships. Listening is as important as speaking because communication is a two-way process. A good listener understands the speaker carefully before responding. Similarly, clear and simple language reduces misunderstanding. In the modern world, communication takes place not only face to face but also through emails, social media and other digital platforms. Therefore, developing effective communication skills is essential for personal, academic and professional success.

Answer the following:

(a) Why is communication important in human life? (2)

(b) Why is listening important? (2)

(c) How does simple language help communication? (2)

(d) Mention two modern forms of communication. (2)

(e) Give a suitable title to the passage. (1)

(f) Find words from the passage which mean: (2)

  1. Necessary
  2. Confusion caused by lack of understanding

Q.6 Writing Skills

Answer any ONE of the following: 6½ Marks

(a) write a report on English Language and Communication Skills Workshop.

OR

(b) Write an essay of about 250 words on:

“Importance of English Language in Higher Education and Career Development”

OR

(c) Write a paragraph of about 200–250 words on:

Social Media and Communication Skills

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