B.A./B.Sc./ B.Com.

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FOUNDATION COURSE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
M.M.75Marks
UNIT – 1 Basic Language Skills : Grammar and usage. 25 marks
The ability to fill in blanks, correct errors, Choose correct forms out of alternative choices, join
clauses, rewrite sentences as directed.
UNIT – 2 a) Comprehension of an unseen passage. 5 marks
This should imply not only (a) an understanding of the passage in question, but also (b) a grasp of
general language skills and issues, with reference to words and usage within the passage and (c) the
power of short independent composition based on themes and issues raised in the passage.
To be assessed by both objective multiple choice and short answer type tests.
b) Vocabualry: 10 marks
Replace indicated sections with single words / Opposites / Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Meanings,
Sentence Making.. etc. & Translation.
UNIT – 3 Composition : Paragraph writing.(Any Two) 5+5=10 marks
UNIT – 4 Letter writing 10 marks
UNIT – 5 Text 15 marks
Very short questions from the prescribed text will be asked.(10 to be given 5 to be attempted )

BOOKS PRESCRIBED:
English language and Indian Culture – Published by M. P. Hindi Granth Academy, Bhopal.

NOTE: Students must score 35 % marks(26marks out of 75) for passing the examination.