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HS8251 – TECHNICAL ENGLISH

(Common to all departments)

(Regulation – 2017 Academic Year 2020 – 2021)

Internal Assessment Test-II

Subject : Technical English HS8251 Marks :100

Time : 3 hours Date : 18/6/21

1.Rearrange the following sentences in sequential order using sequence words.

4x 1/2= 2 (BTL2)
A : a) Clarify your doubts to your subject Teachers.
b) Try to follow the instructions given by your Teachers.
c) Work sincerely and you will certainly get good marks.
d) Attend the classes regularly
2.Rearrange the following sentences in sequential order using sequence words.(BTL2)
A: a) Dress up yourself neatly. 4x1/2=2
b) Take a shower bath
c) Brush your teeth
d) Get up early.
3. Identify the Embedded clauses in the following sentences. (BTL2) 4x1/2= 2

a) The police ran fast to catch the robber, when he saw him hiding behind
a building.
b) The doctor, who was very kind to the patients, went to USA to see his
family.
c) The coat, which was very old, had a hole in the pocket.
d) The students, who followed the Teachers’ instructions sincerely, have
secured very good marks in the University Examination.

4 . Choose the correct spelling from the following options. (BTL3) 4x1/2= 2
a) Corection b) coorretion c) correction d) coorection
a ) Nearness b) nearrenes c) nearnes d)nereaness
c) solutoin b) soliton c) solution d) solvution
d) manitanine b) maintain c) maintaine d) maintiain
5. Analyse the following sentences and write Main clause and subordinate clause, and
name the kind of subordinate clauses. (BTL3) 4x1/2= 2

a) We used to take dinner in a Star hotel which is well known and maintaining
good hygiene.
b) My friend, who is graduated in London University, has returned home.
c ) The University has extended the last date of payment, since many students are
unable to make the payment on time.
d) The parents, who love their children, should take good care of their behaviour
and movements outside.

6. Pick up the subordinate clauses in the following sentences. (BTL3) 4x1/2=2

a) If I were you, I would have accepted my father’s advice.
b) Ganesh would have secured good marks, if he had listened to his Teacher’s
instructions carefully.
 c) The employees will work hard, if the employers are kind hearted and
understanding towards their grievances.
d) The poor people became happy when they heard the Chief Minister’s new
announcements in favour of them.

7. Fill up the blank in the following sentences to complete the if clauses and
make the sentences meaningful. (BTL3) 4x1/2=2
a) If it rains tomorrow, ------------------------------- .
b) If there are buses -------------------------.
c) If Mohan were more serious in his duty, ------------------------.
d) If he had written the Entrance Exam well, -----------------------.
8. Convert the following Direct speeches into Reported speech (BTL3) 2x1=2

a) Mahesh said to Manoj, “ My uncle has won in the recent election”.

b) The post man said to the house owner, “ please tie the dogs which are barking
so ferociously”.

9. Rewrite the following conversation into Reported Speech(BTL3) . 4x1/2=2

Raju : Good Morning Sir. I need a loan from your bank.

Manager : May I know Why you need a loan.
Raju : I have a plan to open a Medical shop in my home town.
Also I am quite familiar with this business.
Manager : Ok. Take this Application Form and apply for a loan. You will get a
reply after a week.
10. Change the following direct speeches into Indirect speeches. (BTL3) 4x1/2=2

1. The police said, “ Youssef had well planned the World Trade Centre
Bombing”.
2. “I watched a documentary film about dolphins on TV yesterday” said Ravi
to his friend.

PART – B ( 5x16= 80)

11. Read the passage and answer the questions given below: (BTL2)

GREAT SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION

The 20th century has witnessed a great scientific revolution. Its magnitude is very much
greater than the Industrial Revolution or the biological revolution witnessed upto the end
of the 19th century. In the fields of physical and natural sciences, and engineering and
technology there have been tremendous developments in the 20th century. In the 20th
century, great strides have taken place in the fields of atomic and space research. The old
theory of indivisibility of atom was exploded. That the atom could be split has been
demonstrated. This had led to great developments. On the one hand, there has been the
making of atomic weapons. On the other hand, atomic energy has been put to constructive
purpose. A number of atomic power stations have been constructed. Atomic energy has
been used to drive ships. Efforts are also on to make it feasible to use atomic energy in
automobiles. Space research has developed in leaps and bounds. The moon has been
brought nearer the earth. Rockets and Space – crafts have been launched into the space in
an effort to get data about the other – solar planets. Speculations are on for building
interstellar spacecrafts.
There has been significant development in the fields of communication and electronics.
Wireless and satellite communication system have brought societies and nations very close.
Within an instant the message could reach thousands of miles. The electronics media has
become a boon to the society from the points of view of education and entertainment.

The progress in the field of chemistry has resulted in proliferation of all kinds of industries.
Especially of use to the human society is the contribution of chemistry to agriculture. The
production of fertilizers and pesticides has the way for more production of food items. The
subject of metallurgy has become a major developing science. Further, the most significant
developments of this field is that it has become interdisciplinary in nature. The application
of chemistry to the medical and biological study is noteworthy.

Similarly, rapid development has been noticed in natural sciences also. Besides the new
methods of producing and using fertilizers and pesticides, new scientific methods of raising
and managing crops have come up. The development in genetic research has growth in so
much that new insights have been obtained in the study of various systems in living
organisms. More and more increased bio products for consumptions have come into
existence. Genetic engineering is now at the threshold of bringing about another significant
revolution in lifestyle. The study of plants and animals in relation to the environment is
developing into another major useful science.

The great development in engineering and technology has resulted in the invention of
numerous machines that make life easy for human beings. Revolution in the transport
system; especially the introduction of the supersonic aviation has made the world a global
village. Besides household gadgets, robots are being introduced not only for domestic
purposes but also for industrial purposes. That is, more efficient work at the least possible
times is now being promised. The introduction of computing machines has revolutionized
all aspects of life. From the medical to the academic world, the computers have become the
most reliable factor in the diagnosis and interpretation of diseases and problems.

All the great developments in the physical sciences, natural sciences and engineering and
technology have contributes to a more comfortable life. Efficiency in work is almost
ensured. Saving of human energy from drudgery has been achieved. In short, a magnificent
revolution has taken place in human life because of scientific developments in the 20th
century.

a) Choose the response that best reflects the meaning of the texts : 5x1=5

(i) The word ‘this’ in the first paragraph refers to

1. Newton’s theory 2.The theory that atom cannot be split
3. The fact that atom can be split 4. Atomic research

ii) The progress in the field of chemistry has helped in

1. the development of many types of industries 2. the progress of space research
3. the innovations in communications field 4. the increase of computers

iii) The introduction of the supersonic aviation has made.

1. life easier for every one 2. our world a bigger one
3.our world a smaller one 4. our world a healthy one
 iv) The word ‘this’ in the third paragraph refers to
1. the field of natural science 2. the field of electronics
3. the field of metallurgy 4. the field of genetic engineering

v) The developments in genetic research have provided

1. new dimensions in the study of living organisms 2. new outlook to science
3. new to living organisms 4. new life to living organisms

(b) State whether the following statements are ‘true’ or ‘false’ : 6x1=6
th
1. Industrial revolution took place in the 20 century.
2. Rockets and Space-crafts have been used for travel.
3. Societies have become closer because of wireless and satellite communication system
4. Science has become interdisciplinary in nature.
5. Genetic engineering can never bring another revolution in life style.
6. Medical diagnosis has become more reliable because of computer.

(c) Choose the most appropriate synonym that conveys the meaning of the word
from the context : 5x1=5

(i) magnitude: 1) importance 2) size 3) quality 4) development

(ii) constructive: 1) construction 2) useful 3) critical 4) simple

(iii) proliferation: 1)development 2) production

3) increase in number 4) doubling of number
(iv) threshold: 1) beaten track 2) doorway 3)building 4) starting point

(v) promised: 1) assured 2)given 3)spoken 4)taken

12 A) Write a set of 8 Recommendations to maintain laptop. (BTL1)

OR
B) Write a set of eight Instructions to maintain the water Resources free from pollution.
(BTL1)

13
A)Write a job application letter to the following advertisement published in a newspaper
dated 15.06.2021 and apply for the post of Deputy Manager, Design and Development, with
CV addressed to the Personnel Manager, TVS Lucas, Hosur, India (BTL4)
OR

B)The Chief Engineer, Neyveli Lignite Corporation, Neyveli, Tamil Nadu inviting
application for the post of Assistant Engineers for the Post Graduate students of
Mechanical Engineering. Write a job application with relevant curriculum vitae (BTL4)
14) A.Write the summary of the process of preparation of cement using the given format.
(BTL4)

OR

B )Read both the charts. Chart 1 represents the percentage of students enrolled in the
Entrance Exam for MBA Course. And the Chart 2 represents the percentage of students
who passed in the Exam. Write a paragraph comparing the two charts. (BTL4)
15. a) Prepare an essay in 300 words about the pollution of our environmental society.
(BTL2)
OR

b) Describe your home town and suggest how you are planning to improve the
environment. (BTL2)
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