M.A.M. Sem. I Mid Term Examination Oct.

- 2013 4110501: English

Date: -21-10-2013 Time:
Total Marks: 50 Instructions: 1. Attempt all questions. 2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. 3. Figures to right indicate full marks.

Q-1 (A)

Analyze the following sentences (for clauses):

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1. The man who can play most heartily when he has the chance of playing, is generally the man who can work most heartily when he must work. 2. Whenever he heard the question, the old man who lived in that house, answered that the earth is flat. 3. The way into my parlor is up a winding stair, And I've many curious things to show when you are there. 4. When the old man was gone, God called to Abraham and asked him where the stranger was. 5. I knew a man, who believed that, if a man were permitted to make the ballads, he need not care who made the laws of the nation.

Q-2 (A)

Make two sentences one using relative clause. 1. Sita is friendly. She lives next door.

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2. Suresh is away from home a lot. His job involves a lot of travelling. 3. Ive got a brother called Jim. He lives in London. Hes a doctor. 4. Margret has a son. She showed me a photograph. Hes a policeman. 5. John is one of my closest friends. I have known him for a very long time.

(B) Complete the sentences choosing the correct forms of words from the bracket. (who,whom,whose,where,that,what,) 1. Whats the name of the man _____ car you borrowed? 2. The place ____ I had spent my childhood has changed a lot. 3. Why do you blame me for everything ____ goes wrong? 4. I dont agree with ____ youve just said. 5. I do not know ____ I spoke to on the phone. OR (B) Pick out the clause and say whether they are Adjective, Adverb, or Noun Clauses: 1. The sun rays were so bright that he had to shut his eyes tight. 2. Since he has been in hospital he has improved. 3. It was not the minister whom the king suspected. 4. I know the man who is here. 5. I know a place where we can hide. Q-3 (A) Fill in the blank with appropriate tense of verb: 1. I _____ when I _____ them coming. (leave, see) 2. Not a drum was____, not a funeral note. He hopes prayers will be ____. (hear) 3. I have ____ of a plan. I ____ of Chatterlon, the marvelous boy. (think) 4. Recently the price of sugar has ______ up. The argument ____ home. The verdict ____ against him. (go) 5. She ____ the coat on the stand. Bhagat sing was _____. (hang) [05] [05]

(B) Rewrite using correct alternative modals: 1. I am so hungry that I ___ eat an elephant. (can, could)

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2. This book is a bestseller. It ___ be really good. (should, must, would) 3. I took an umbrella thinking it _____ rain. (would, may, might) 4. _____ I carry the box into the house for you? (shall, Will, Would) 5. You ___ light a match in a room full of gas. (Neednt, mustnt, wont)

OR Q-3 (A) Pick out the Adverbs and name its type: 1. She arrived a few minutes ago. 2. He could not speak, he was so angry. 3. The door burst open and in they came. 4. Do not crowd your work so closely together. 5. He has been shamefully treated. (B) Insert the given adverbs (or adverb phrases)in their normal position: [05] 1. I shall meet you (this evening, in the park) 2. Will he be (there, still) ? 3. He is in time for meals. (never) 4. You must say such a thing (never, again) 5. I take my mother to the temple (usually, in the evening) [05]

Q-4 (A)

Identify the Adjectives and adverbs from the following and mention their kinds: [05]

1. The way was long, the wind was cold, the minstrel was infirm and old. 2. Once or twice we have met alone. 3. Michael climbed silently up the tree hoping to see the baby robins. 4. He could not speak, he was so angry. 5. I have not seen him for several days.

(B) Use proper form (comparative or superlative) of Adjective in the following sentences: [05]

1. It's a lot _______ in India than America during the winter.(warm) 2. Which of the two girls has the --- dress? (beautiful) 3. The multi-millionaire Mr. Sen is the --- in this town. (rich) 4. This is the --- that I can do. (good) 5. It is good to be clever, but it is --- to be industrious. (Good)

OR Q-4 (A) Complete the sentences by using appropriate Article in them. 1. Now a days, English is ___ preferred language. 2. Yesterday _____ European called at my office. 3. _____ Ganga is _____ sacred river. 4. Sanskrit is ___ most difficult language. 5. We bought __ antic vase from the auction. (B) Use correct Pronoun in the sentences: 1. ___ book is a present from my uncle. 2. Mohan visited Delhi, ____ is his birthplace. 3. Sheetal told ___ parents about the scholarship ___ received. 4. Rama was praised by ___ teachers. 5. ___ is done, cannot be undone. Q-5 (A) Form a meaningful Interrogative sentence with the provided words. [05] 1. (Why/ was/ cancelled/ the concert) 2. (What time/ coming/ your friends/ are) 3. (How often/ go/ holiday) 4. (Why/ this machine/ doesnt / work) 5. (Enjoying / Job) (B) Change the Voice in the following sentences: 1. All his friends laughed at him. 2. Someone has picked my pocket. 3. The public will learn with astonishment that war is imminent. 4. They laughed at his warnings and objected lo all his proposals. 5. Without effort nothing can be gained. [05] [05] [05]

OR Q-5 (A) Pick out the prepositions in the sentences: 1. The lion and the unicorn fought for the crown. 2. can never return with my poor dog Tray. 3. Into the street the Piper step. 4. Around my ivied porch shall spring each fragrant flower that drinks the dew. 5. He goes on Sunday to church, and sits among his boys. (B) Change the Degree of Comparison, without changing the meaning:[05] [05]

1. Samudra Gupta was one of the greatest of Indian Kings. 2. Malacca is the oldest town in Malaysia. 3. Australia is the largest island in the world. 4. No other man was as strong as Bhim. 5. Some boys are the list as industrious as Suresh.

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