AMITY SCHOOL OF DISTANCE LEARNING

ADL – 21
ENLISH LANGUAGE

Assignment - A

Marks -15

1. a. Write the Character sketch of Dr. Pal in 'The Financial Expert'.

b. Write the character sketch of 'Meenakshi in 'The Financial Expert'.

2. Comment on the title of the novel 'The Financial Expert'.

3. Write short notes on

a. Margaya's love for Balu.

b. Margaya’s celebrity status.

4. Describe laxmi Puja by Margaya.

5. Comment on the corrupting role of Dr. Pal.

Assignrnent- B

Marks -15

1. a. What are the different kinds of Nouns. Give five examples for each.

b. What are adjectives? Make a chart using 5 adjectives with their comparative and
superlative degrees.

2. What are the different kinds of Tenses. Write 2 sentences each on 'Present Perfect
Tense', 'Past Perfect Tense' and 'Future continuous Tense'.
3. What are Articles? What is .the difference between Definite and Indefinite articles.
 "Assignment- C

Marks - 10

In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives select the right answer. Follow Instructions.

Question 1 to 5: Change the Voice

1. She teaches us grammar.

a. Grammar is taught to us by her.

b. We are being taught grammar by her.
c. Grammar is being taught us by her.
d. We are taught grammar by her.
2. His pocket has been picked
a. They have his pocket picked..
b. Picking has been done to his pocket.
c. Picked has been his pocket.
d. Someone has picked his pocket.
3. A ball struck me on my head.
a. I was struck by a ball on the head.
b. My head was struck by a ball
c. I had been struck by a ball on the head.
d. I was struck on the head by a ball.
4. You must look into this matter
a. This matter can be looked into by you.
b. This matter may be looked into by you.
c. This matter must into looked by you.
d. This matter should be looked into by you.
5. My mother gifted me a car.
a. A car was gifted by my mother to me
b. I was gifted a car by my mother
c. I had been gifted a car by my mother
d. I was gifted by mother a car.

Questions 6 to 10 : Change the Speech

6. "Please don't go 'away", she said

a. She said to please her and not to go away.
b. She told me not to go away
c. She begged that I not go away
d. She begged me not to go away.
7. She said to him, "Don't lick my brain",
a. She told him that don't lick a brain
b. She told him not to lick her brain
c. She told him not to lick my' brain
d. She asked him not to lick her brain.

8. He said, "where shall I be this time next year?”

a. He asked that where should he be that time next year.
b. He wondered where he should that time the next year.
c. He contemplated where shall he be that time the following year.
d. He wondered where he would be that time the following year.

9. Rahul said, "What a beautiful scene'.

a. Rahul said that what a beautiful scene it was.
b. Rahul wondered that it was a beautiful scene.
c. Rahul exclaimed what a beautiful scene it was.
d. Rahul exclaimed that it was a very beautiful scene.
10. Ravi said to Manisha. "Will you help me in my work just now?"
a. Ravi asked Manisha if she would help him in his work just then.
b. Ravi questioned to Manisha that will you help me in my work just now.
c. Ravi told Manisha whether she will help him in his work just now.
d. Ravi asked to Manisha that will she help him in his work just now.

Questions: 11 to 15 : Synonyms

11. PLACID
a. CLEAR
b. CALM
c. ENJOYABLE
d. DULL

12. CONNOISSEUR
a. IGNORANT
b. LOVER OF ART
c. DELINQUENT
d. INTERPRETER

13 AMPLE

a. SUFFICIENT
b. SWIFT
c. DETAILED
d. HUGE

14. LOQUACIOUS

a. SAD
b. QUIET
c. SECRETIVE
d. TALKATIVE

15. RECTIFY
a. CONNECT
b. MEND
c. RESOLVE
d. SOLVE
Questions: 16-20 One Word Substitution

16. An unexpected stroke of good luck.

a. Fortune
b. Boon
c. Windfall
d. Breakthrough

17. One who lends money at high rate interest.

a. Solvent
b. Unsurer
c. Uxorious
d. Shylock
18. Man whose wife has been unfaithful to him
a. Dandy
b. Concubine
c. Cuckold
d. Bastard
19. A person who is made to bear the blame due to others.
a. Innocent
b. Ignoramous
c. Scapegoat
d. Nincompoop

20. One who is likeable

a. Amicable
b. Amiable
c. Effusive
d. Ebullient

Questions: 21 to 30: Fill in the blanks with suitable articles.

21. _________ French are quite hardworking

22. March is__________ third month of_________year.

23. Sugar is sold four rupees_____________kilo.

24. Brevity is___________soul of wit.

25. ___________ voice of man is____________voice of God.

26. This car can be driven at _________ speed of 150km___________hour.

27. Once_________man had__________strange goose. It laid___________golden egg

everyday.___________was very lucky to posses such______________precious creature. But he was

greedy too. One day he thought, "one golden egg________day is not sufficient I shall

kill__________goose and get hold of all__________ gold contained in it"

28. When____________Principal saw Rohan beating Sonu mercilessly, he expelled Rohan from
_________school____________ action taken by___________Principal was ___________unexpected.

29. He is ____________officer in____________ Ministry of. Foreign Affairs. He is posted in

___________states. He is___________youngest officer there. He enjoys _______the work
and opplays __________game of tennis in evening. For his breakfast he takes_______ apple
__________egg and _____cup of coffee only.

30. ___________scene at_________ third class booking office was unforgettable. There was no queue

_________passengers had got together at _____same time around ______ticket’s window. Everybody

wanted to have his ticket first_________passengers pushed one another __________train was late for

______hour and _______half

Questions: 31-40 Fill in with suitable prepositions.

31. He was charged__________ murder.

a. About
b. From
c. Of
d. For
e. In
32. He rested____________ the shade of mango tree.

a. Below
b. Under
c. Over
d. In
e. Beneath

33. He is blind____________ one eye. -

a. Of
b. In
c. From
d. By
e. With

34. Cigarette smoking is injurious ___________health

a. for
b. to
c. about
d. on
e. from

35. I am fed up__________staying at this place.

a. with
b. from
c. at
d. for
e. In

36. My examination starts__________Tuesday.

a. from
b. about
c. since
d. over
e. on

37. Translate the following passage____________a modern Indian Language

a. in
b. from
c. of
d. into
e. on

38. He turned ___________my request.

a. of
b. out
c. about
d. of
e. down

39. We should be prepared to make sacrifices ____________ our motherland.

a. to
b. for
c. on
d. at
e. upon
40. None ________the brave deserve the fair.

a. of
b. but
c. form
d. at
e. no preposition is required

Case Study

Good Morning, Ladies and gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 62 nd Annual
General meeting of your company. The 1996 – 97 Annual Accounts are with you but before we get
down to discussing it and responding to your questions and observations, may I take this opportunity
to say a few words.

Indian Economic Scenario

When we met twelve months ago, I had hoped that I would have a more cheerful picture to paint for
the country this year. The General Elections were over and although no political party had secured a
majority, the mere cobbling together of a United Front Government with the support of the Congress
party had given a flicker of hope that political wisdom and the fear of facing the electorate soon again
would allow a longer and more stable tenure to the United Front Government and keep the wheels of
government moving. Unfortunately, this was not to be. Political gamesmanship took precedence over
other national priorities and we are back again to another round of elections, their results of which
only astrologers and political pundits dare predict. As a consequence, we have lost two valuable years
to consolidate and carry forward the Reforms. And given the political uncertainty, even the Finance
Minister’s “Dream Budget” along with the easing of credit and interest rates failed to kick-start the
industrial revival. To add to the turmoil, the Asian currency crisis and the stock market crash in the
latter half of 1997 has given further ammunition to carry on the debate to those not comfortable with
the reforms and movement towards a free market economy.

In the meantime, with the central government budget largely absorbed by doles and subsidies and
oversized bureaucracy, there is precious little left to invest in infrastructure and social development.
With power shortages, choked ports, pathetic state of roadways and railways looming on the horizon
and crying out for immediate investments and proper management, the country and its people are
having to pay a heavy price for this inaction and prevarication. It is time that we learnt to segregate
politics from economic necessities. Even one billion strong nation cannot reach the moon by holding
hands. It will need the thrust to break through the Earth’s gravitational pull. One must stop managing
the issues of the twenty first century with the mindset of the 19th century. In the interest of the country
and India incorporated, let by gones by bygones and let us concentrate on the present and improving
the future rater that harping on the past. The only way to provide a better future for the have-nots is by
the creation of National wealth. What therefore really matters is what investment does to create more
income and more employment, rather that who provides it or where it comes from.

Performance Review

With your Company’s business closely linked with and largely dependent on industrial activity in the
country, it performance of necessity reflects the state of industrial slowdown, particularly in the Steel &
Fabrication sectors, resulting in reduced off take of all our major products. The margins too came
under pressure with increased competitive activity in a stagnant market. Besides, both gases and
healthcare business are adversely affected by the closure of your company’s Delhi Unit at Kirtinagar
from end November 1996, following the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order of 8th July 1996. It is
estimated that this alone resulted in a loss of Rs. 88 million in turnover and Rs.24 million I operating
profit. In addition, voluntary separation payments were higher than the previous year by Rs. 46 million,
of which Mrs. Million were as a result of voluntary separation payments to Delhi employees alone.
Consequently, whilst turnover at Rs. 2339 million increased by 4% over the previous year, the
operating profit (before depreciation, interest, taxation and extraordinary income) at Rs. 319 million
and net profit after taxation at a little over Rs. 84 million, declined by 17.6% and 37.8% respectively.

Future Prospects

Having regard to the present economic scenario in Asia and the political uncertainty and industrial
slow done in the country, the prospects in the current year (1997/98) appear to be no better and are
expected to show an upturn in the following year. However, there is a silver lining. The speed of
progress on all the n3ew pr4oj3e4cts won by your company in the past few years in a cause for
satisfaction and gives praise off a steady income steam, which the commissioning of the projects will
ensure. Your company’s results will also benefit in the future with the commissioning of the
Jamshedpur plant build for Tate Steel. This plant, apart from supplying the bulk of its production to
Tata Steel, will release for sale in the merchant market a large quantity of low cost products.

Despite the somewhat subdued performance of this year, your company is well posed for growth. The
turnaround / consolidation phase successfully completed the priority is now to grow through protection
and expansion of your company’s market share in its entire product range by being close to its
marketplace. Amount the initiatives already taken in this context are the commissioning of two Liquid
Compressing Stations in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, both markets of promise. More such facilities
will be opened in the current financial year.

Right Issue

I am pleased to advise that the rights Issue vide letter of offer dated 11 July 1997 was satisfactorily
completed and 21,814,107 new ordinary shares were allotted on 22 September 1997 to the members
on Right Basis in terms of the resolution passed by the members at the General Meeting held on 25th
April 1997. The funds so raised are being utilized for the purposes mentioned in the letter of offer. As
a result of this rights issue, the issued and subscribed capital of your company now stands at Rs.
490,842,230 and the reserves and surplus at Rs. 2,076,618,000.

Dividend

Considering the profits for the year, the expanded capital base and future economic scenario, your
directors have recommended a dividend of Rs. 2 per share (20%) and pro rata on the Rights shares
allotted on 22 September 1997. As the company is now required to bear the tax on this divided, the
shareholders will be pleased to not that this divided will be net of tax in their hands.

Healthcare Business

You are aware of the BOC Group’s decision to seek a purchaser5 for its global omeda business, as it
believes that the Health care business would develop better as a part of a larger Healthcare business.
In the absence of likely future support from the Group, your company, too, proposes to seek
satisfactory divestment of this business and your Directors will approach you, once a suitable
purchaser has been identified. The decision of the BOC group plc to divest its ohmeda Healthcare
business provides an opportunity for your company to concentrate all its energies, resources and
skills on its core business of Industrial and Medical gases and cryogenic engineering.

Board Changes

Let me now advise you of some changes in your Board of Directors. You will recall that Mr. Shashi S
Prasad was elevated to the position of Vice Chairman & Managing Director w.e.f.31 Jan. 1997, in
recognition of his leadership of your company since he took over as Managing Director in1989. As a
part of planned succession, he will step down as Managing Director at the conclusion of this meeting,
but will continue on the Board as Vice Chairman in an executive capacity, thereby making available
his vast knowledge and experience of the Gases Industry to ensure a smoother transition. Please join
me in thanking Mr. Prasad for his valuable contribution to your company it its turnaround and
consolidation phase.

I take this opportunity to welcome Mr. Raman Pandya who joined in your Board on 01 Jan. 1998 as
Managing Director. Mr. Pandya brings to your company a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Having worked in leading companies in senior positions. I am sure that all of you will extend your
fullest support to Mr. Pandya as he leads BOC India further along the path of growth, expansion and
prosperity

I also welcome on your Mr. Gregory Leo Sedgwick who has considerable international experience of
the gases business. I am ensure we will benefit immensely from his experience of Australian and
Asia-pacific operations.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I would like to than each of you for your support and understanding. I would also like to
thank employees at all levels for their sustained efforts and support.

The BOC group has continued to support us proactively through technology transfers, know how and
international management practices. This support will become increasingly important as your
company takes on more investments and expansion programmes and I extend my grateful thanks to
them for all its help.

Thank You,

Q.1 What are the guidelines for preparing a speech?

Q.2 Comment on the beginning & middle of the speech?

Q.3 Did the speaker make any forceful assertions? If yes, when.
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ASSIGNMENT No. ADL – 21

Subject Name & Code :

Study Centre :
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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTION
a) Total weightage given to these assignments is 30%.
b) All assignments are to be completed in your own hand writing.
c) All questions are required to be attempted.
d) Three assignments i.e A, B & C are to be answered. Assignments A will
carry Five subjective questions (10 marks). Assignment B will carry
three subjective questions with a Case Study (10 marks) and
Assignment C will carry Forty objective type questions (10 marks)
e) All the three assignments are to be completed by due dates (specified from
time to time) and mailed / given by hand for evaluation at the ASoDL office
Noida / your Study Centre.
f) The evaluated assignments can be collected from your study center / ASoDL
Office after Six week. Thereafter these will be destroyed at the end of each
semester.
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