SOLVED ASSIGNMENT Assignment Solution Guide (July-2022 to Jan-2023) ‘T: ENGLISH IN DAILY LIFE wewistudybadshahcom (BEGLA-135) Programme: BAGI2022-23 ‘Course Code: BEGLA-13S All questions are compulsory. Max, Marks: 100 Section A 1 Read the following passage and anawer the given questions, “A great mass’ of something means a great amount, When the new method of ‘manufacturing arcs in great numbers was invoduced, a new name was wanted for it and "Mass production’ was the one that came ito use, In what ways does mass production difTer ftom the older methods of manufacture? Formerly a craftsman, or skilled workman, often ade the whole ofan atile himself by hand. He put into his work all his sill all his experience. He was proud of the fruits of his labour. His reputation, his standing among his fellows, dapanded on his skill and on. his character. He would have boon ashamed if any serious fault hd appeared in his work. He was envied and admired by fellow-craflomen witove skill was not egual {9 his own, ‘Aces nae inthis way could not be mass-produced. Each atcle differed sigh ftom te others; in every one there was something ofthe maker's individuality. The finished. afticle was sold at a high price, the price representing the time and the skill of the craftsman who had made Many sich articles, made long ago with loving cate, possess a quality and a beauty that ‘maseroduoed gcods cannot equal. The wonderfil pottery of ancient China, the lovely carpats of Persia the engraved sword of Damascus, the silver-ware ofthe Midile Agee al thoo>thingo show the individual craftsmanship af their long-dead malo ‘These stiles were matle forthe vich and for hose who were moderaely well off, The ‘poorer classes could mbt hope to possess works of ar. Theis household wtensils, their ‘clothes and their farm tools were roughly and. cheaply made, though very practical in ‘serving the purposes for which they wete designed, [Mass Production by G. C. Thornley} 2), Mow did the term ees produstion” come into ue? 2 1B) Whyare handmade artes dower than massprodced goods? 3 ©) —Emumerate he qualities ofa eraftaman in olde tines 3 4) Givea suitable titeto the passage. 2 2. Use the following wordsin sentences of your own. Advertisement To get IGNOU Based Chapterwise Reference Books Including Many Solved Sample Question Papers for Various Courses Like B.A. B.Com B.A.Hons. M.A. M.Com M.BA. B.A. M.C.A. M.RD. MS.W. M.T.M. B.Sc. BTS BIMC CTE DNHE B.lis etc. Visit : www.neerajbooks.comStudy® SOLVED ASSIGNMENT Badshah Assignment Solution Guide Soaatauaneaa (July-2022 to Jan-2023) Bei a) Pottery by Envied ©) Individuality 4d) Mass-produced e) Engraved SECTION B Do as directed 1. Change the fllowing sentences from direct speech to indirect speech, ite 1) The mascenger said. “Will you leave the compartment immediately” ii) Gandhi said, “Haven’t I the right to travel first class?” iil) The constable said, “Don’t you understand simple instructions?” iv) Gandhi ssid, "Shai not try t0 100t out the disease of colour prejudice?” ¥) The general munager said, "Hasn't justice been given to you?” vi) The merchants said, “Isn't this injustice 10 be treated badly?” vii) Gandhi said, "Can't we lodge astrong protest?” il) The official sid, “Don't you know this isa different country?” 1x) The official ssid, “Do you wantme to throw youout?” x) ‘The official said, “Shall all the police!” 2. _ Rewrite these sentences using the corect form of the verb given in brackets. 1 i) Did you remember (lock) the safe. ii) Rita hoped (get) a bucket of clean water. ) The boss refused (accept) my resignation, vy) Mysister’safiid of heights, She refused (go) rock climbing, vi) My American friend invited me (spend) my summer holidays with her. vii) The air hostess asked the passengers (fasten) their seat beks, ili) The women hud come (draw) water from the wel, ix) Theyerranged (meet after office hours x) The Sherpa wamed the mountaineers not (smoke) while using oxyger masks. SECTION C 1. Draft biographical sketch of your favourite sportsperson in bout 250 words 2 2. Write a report in about 250 words on “Gender Discrimination’ that is sil prevalent in our societies, 2% 3. Write a dialogue between 9 student wishing to seek admission in IGNOU and ‘an Admission Help Desk Incharge. (250-300 words). 20 Addvertisoment To get IGNOU Based Chapterwise Reference Books Including Many Solved Sample Question Papers for Various Courses Like B.A. B.Com B.A.Hons. M.A. M.Com M.B.A. B.C.A. M.C.A. M.R.D. M.S.W. M.T.M. B.Sc. BTS BJMC CTE DNHE B.Lis etc. Visit : www.neerajbooks.comStudy§ SOLVED ASSIGNMENT Badshah Assignment Solution Guide Samsledybaattancont (July-2022 to Jan-2023) B.E.G.L.A.-135 English in Daily Life Disclaimer/Special Note: These are just the sample of the Answers/Solutions to some of the Questions given in the Assignments. 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Read the following passage and answer the given questions. (@) How did the term ‘mass production’ come into use? ‘Ans, When the new method of manufacturing artiles in great numbers was introduced, a new name was wanted for it and “Mass production’ was the one that came into se at that ime. (b) Why are handmade articles dearer than mass-produced goods? ‘Ans. Formerly a craftsman, or skilled workman, often made the whole of an article himself by hand. He put into his work al his skill all his experience. That is why the handmade atieles are dearer in that era (c) Enumerate the qualities ofa eraftsman in older times. ‘Ans. Formerly acrafisman, or skilled workman, often made the whole of an article himself by hand. He put into his work all. his sil all his experience] He was proud ofthe fits ot his labour, His reputation, his standing amongtis fellows, depended on his skill and on his character. Hle would have been ashamed if any serious fault had appeared in his Work. (d) Givea suitable fitle to the passage. ‘Ans. Title: Handmade Articles Vs. Mass Produced Goods Q.2. Use the following words in sentences of your own. (a) Pottery ‘Ans, She was a painter for years before she discovered pottery (6) Envied ‘Ans. Her luxurious lifestyle and personal ostentation were both hated and envied (6) Individuatity ‘Ans. Each song has its own individuality (d) Mass-produced ‘Ans. Many of these cars were virtually mass-produced. (e) Engraved ‘Ans. He engraved my name on the silver plate. Advertisement: To get IGNOU Based Chapterwise Reference Books Including Many Solved Sample Question Papers for Various Courses Like B.A. B.Com B.A.Hons. M.A. M.Com M.BA. B.A. M.C.A. M.RD. MS.W. M.T.M. B.Sc. BTS BIMC CTE DNHE B.lis etc. Visit : www.neerajbooks.comStudy® SOLVED ASSIGNMENT Badshah Assignment Solution Guide See (July-2022 to Jan-2023) SECTION-B Q. 1. Change the following sentences from direct speech to indirect speech. (i The passenger said, “Will you leave the compartment immediately?” ‘Ans. The passenger asked if he would leave the compartment immediately (ii) Gandhi said, “Haven't I the right to travel first class?” ‘Ans, Gandhi asked if he hadn't the right to travel first class. (ii) The constable said, “Don’t you understand simple instructions?” ‘Ans. The constable asked if he didn’t understand simple instructions, (>) Gandhi said, “Shall I not try to root out the disease of colour prejudice?” ‘Ans. Gandhi asked if he should not try to root out the disease of colour prejudice. (0) The general manager said, “Hasn't justice been given to you?” ‘Ans, The general manager asked if justice hadn't been given to him, (vi) The merchants said, “Isn’t this injustice to be treated badly?” ‘Ans, The merchants asked if that wasn't injustice to be treated badly. (vii) Gandhi said, “Can't we lodge a strong protest?” ‘Ans. Gandhi asked if they couldn’t lodge a strong protest. (vii) The official said, “Don’t you know this is a different country?” ‘Ans. The official asked i he didn’t know that that was a different country. (ix) The official said, “Do you want me to throw you out?” Ans. The official asked if Gandhi wanted to be thrown out (x) The official said, “Shall I call the police?” ‘Ans. The official threatened to call the police. Q. 2. Rewrite these sentences using the correct form of the verb given in brackets, () Did you remember (lock) the safe. ‘Ans, Did you remember to lock the safe. (ii) Rita hoped (get) a bucket of clean water, ‘Ans. Rita hoped to get a bucket of clean water. (iii) The boss refused (accept) my resignation. ‘Ans. The boss refused to accept my resignation, () Usha hopes (draw) your portrait before the ead of this month, ‘Ans, Usha hopes to draw your portrait before the end of this month, (v) My sister’s afraid of heights. She refused (go) rockelimbing, ‘Ans, My sister is affaid of heights. She refused to go rock climbing. (vi) My American friend invited me (spend) my summer holidays with her. ‘Ans, My American friend invited me to spend my summer holidays with her. (ii) The air hostess asked the passengers (fasten) their seat belts. ‘Ans. The air hostess asked the passengers to fasten their seat bets (vil) The women had come (draw) water from the well. ‘Ans. The women had come to draw water from the well. (ix) They arranged (meet) after office hours. Ans, They arranged to meet after office hours. (x) The Sherpa warned the mountaineers not (smoke) while using oxygen masks. ‘Ans. The Sherpa warned the mountaineers not to smoke while using oxygen masks. Advertisement. To get IGNOU Based Chapterwise Reference Books Including Many Solved Sample Question Papers for Various Courses Like B.A. B.Com B.A.Hons. M.A. M.Com M.B.A. B.C.A. M.C.A. M.R.D. M.S.W. M.T.M. B.Sc. BTS BJMC CTE DNHE B.Lis etc. Visit : www.neerajbooks.comStudy§ SOLVED ASSIGNMENT Badshah Assignment Solution Guide coecaiianeas (July-2022 to Jan-2023) wewistudybadshahcom ‘SECTION Q. 1. Drafta biographical sketch of your favourite sportsperson in about 250 words. Ans. The sport industry is full of inspirational and determined people. My favourite ricketer is Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who hhas also earned names like Mahi, Captain Cool, and MS. Dhoni isan international Indian cricketer who plays as a middle-order batsman and a wicket-keeper. He is also known to be a finisher in many matches. He is the only cricketer under whose captainship India has won atrophy in every ICC format, In 2011, Dhoni was also featured in the TIME's List of 100 Most Influential People in The World Dhoni was born in Ranchi, Jharkhand. In school, he used to play football. He played football at the district level and club level as a goalkeeper. His football coach asked him to try playing cricket. Dhoni impressed everyone with his wicket-keeping. skills and started focusing entirely on this game after the 10th standard. His favourite player at that time was Sachin Tendulkar, who he called his Hero, Inthe early years of his career, Dhoni played school cricket and club cricket, He then played in the Ranji ‘Trophy wherein he scored a half-century in his debut match, From the years 2001 to 2003, Dhoni worked in the railways as a travelling ticket examiner. His colleagues remembered him to be honest and straight forward, After two years of working in the railways, Dhoni made his way back into cricket Dhoni was picked up in the One Day International (ODN) India squad against Bangladesh, Dhoni was unable to make an impact in his first match as he got run out for a duck. But from the very next game, Dhoni started showing what he was really capable of doing. He scored an unbeaten 183 runs against Sri Lanka when Sachin ‘Tendulkar gave away his wicket early in the game. ‘Dhoni helped India win matches under challenging situations. Whenever Dhoni came to bat, he accelerated the run rate and led India to victory. He was also holding the number one spot in ICC ODI Rankings inthe year 2006. Dhoni is an aggressive ball hitter and one of the fastest runners between the wickets. He is always praised by cricketers worldwide for his light speed stumping. He holds the record for the highest number of stumping by any wicket-keeper. ‘The starting of the 2007 Cricket World Cup was abit rough for our beloved Dhoni. In two matches, he got out for zero. This agitated and angered some Indian political activists so much that they vandalised and damaged his house in Ranchi, But Dhoni was not one to give up. He played some fantastic and record-breaking knocks after this episode. He regained his top spot in the ICC rankings, and his batting average per match reached a good 70 runs. Because of this spectacular display of performance, Dhoni was made the captain of the Indian cricket team in the year 2007. Dhoni is regarded as the most successful Indian captain, even by Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar. It was under his captainey that the Indian cricket team rose to the top spot in the ICC Rankings. Under him, India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup. n the final against Sri Lanke, India had already lost thret of its best batsmen, Dhoni promoted himselfin the order and went ‘out to bat before the in-form Yuyraj Singh. He builta great partnetship with Gautam Garihir aii efided the itch fOr India witha six. He seofed fi unbeatable 91 runs and was also named the Man of the Match. The bat that he used in the match was auctioned and sold for RS. 72 lakhs. All of this ‘money went to his wife's foundation that helps take care of and support orphaned children. ‘Dhoni has also captained the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) inthe Indian Premier League (IPL). He was contracted by CSK fora hefty 1.5 million dollars in the year 2010, thus making him the most expensive player to be auctioned in IPL. for the frst season, Under his captainship, CSK were declared winners in the years 2010, 2011 and 2018, ‘Q. 2. Write a report in about 250 words on “Gender Discrimination’ that is still prevalent in our societies. Ans. Gender disparity stil exists in India, Being born as women in Indian society, one has to face gender discrimination at all levels. At the household level, females are confined to their household chores, raising children and looking after families, iespective of their education degrees or job profile. At her workplace: women have limited access to jab opportunities and are paid less for the same work. Gender discrimination is the unequal or disadvantageous treatment inflicted on someone because they belong to a specific gender, Its usually the women who usually have to face such gender discrimination, Advertisement: To get IGNOU Based Chapterwise Reference Books Including Many Solved Sample Question Papers for Various Courses Like B.A. B.Com B.A.Hons. M.A. M.Com M.BA. B.A. M.C.A. M.RD. MS.W. M.T.M. B.Sc. BTS BIMC CTE DNHE B.lis etc. Visit : www.neerajbooks.comStudy® SOLVED ASSIGNMENT Badshah Assignment Solution Guide Soancueiannancon (Suly-2022 to Jan-2023) Education and learning opportunities: gender-wise literacy rates in India showcase the wide gap between men and women, As per 2011 census data, effective literacy rates (age 7 and above) were 82.14% for men and 65.46% for women. Parents are ‘unwilling o spend on girls’ education because educating women is of no Value as they will only serve their husbands and the in- Jaws in the future “The Indian constitution provides equal rights and privileges for both men and women, but most women across India don't enjoy these rights and opportunities guaranteed to them. This is because of a number of reasons. ‘Causes of Gender Inequality Poverty: This isthe root cause of gender discrimination inthe patriarchal Indian society, as the economic dependence on the ‘male counterpart is itself a cause of gender disparity. A total of 30% of people live below the poverty line, and out ofthis 70% are literacy: Gender discrimination In India had led to educational backwardness for girls, IUs.a sad reality that despite educational reforms in the country, girls in India are still denied a chance at learning, The mindset needs to be changed, and people need to understand the benefits of educating girls. An educated, well-read woman ensures that other members, especially the children of the house, get a quality education. Patriarchal setup in our Indian society: Men dominate societal and family life in India, This has been the case inthe past ages and continues to be practised in the majority of households. Though this mindset is changing with urbanization and education, there is stil a long way to permanently change the scenario, Social Customs, Beliefs and Practices: To date, a lot of families have a preference for a male child and disfavour towards the daughter. Sons, especially in the business communities, are considered economic, political, and ritual assets where daughters are considered liabilities. Lack of Awareness Among Women: Most of the women are unaware of their fundamental rights and capabilites. They lack a basic understanding of how the socio-economic and political forces affect them. They accept all discriminatory practices that persist in families from generation in the name of tradition and societal norms primarily due to their ignorance and unawareness. ‘Gender-based discrimination across India can only be checked when girls are not denied their chance to leam and grow in life. Girls like boys should get a great startin life in terms of educational opportunities. Tis will help them attain economic independence and help them be rightly equipped to contribute towards their upliftment and that ofthe society they are part of Q.3.Writea dialogue between a student wi ion Help Desk Incharge. (250-300 words). ‘Ans. Student: May T come in, si Ignou Help Desk Incharge: Yes, come in, What can Ido for You? Students Sir, 1 was a student of Chittagong City College. Now T am seeking admission into your Tgnou for the course of BBA. Tgnou Help Desk Incharge: Okay, what's your name and why do you want to get admitted here?” iy name is Ravi Kumar. My father isa goverament employee, Recently hehas been transferred here from Chittagong, le is a police officer. Ignou Help Desk Incharge: In which course do you want an admission? ‘Student: I want to do BBA. Ignou Help Desk Incharge: Have you brought the Transfer Certificate of your previous college? ‘Student: Yes sir, here itis. Ignou Help Desk Incharge: Well. Meet the head clerk and collect the form. Fill it carefully and come tomorrow along with your all papers and certificates. ‘Student: Could you please let me know admission fee, sir? Ignou Help Desk Incharge: The head clerk will inform you all in detail ‘Student: Thank you, si Ignou Help Desk Incharge: You are welcome. Advertisement To get IGNOU Based Chapterwise Reference Books Including Many Solved Sample Question Papers for Various Courses Like B.A. B.Com B.A.Hons. M.A. M.Com M.B.A. B.CA. M.C.A. M.R.D. M.S.W. M.T.M. B.Sc. BTS BJMC CTE DNHE B.Lis etc. Visit : www.neerajbooks.com