ENG 102 (INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION) REVIEW SHEET FINAL EXAM Fall 2019

Section I: Reading

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (Total: 20 points)

William Kamkwamba
[1] In 2002, William Kamkwamba had to drop out of school, as his father, a maize and tobacco farmer, could no
longer afford his school fees. But despite this setback, William was determined to get his education. He began visiting a
local library that had just opened in his old primary school, where he discovered a tattered science book. With only a
rudimentary grasp of English, he taught himself basic physics - mainly by studying photos and diagrams. In another book,
he found their featured windmills on the cover of the book which inspired him to try and build his own windmill.
[2] William started by constructing a small model of the windmill. Then, with the help of a cousin and friend, he
spent many weeks searching scrap yards and found old tractor fans, shock absorbers, plastic pipe and bicycle parts, which
he used to build the real thing. For windmill blades, he cut some bath pipe in two lengthwise, then he heated the pieces
over hot coals to press the curled edges flat. To bore holes into the blades, he stuck a nail through half a corncob, heated
the metal red and twisted it through the blades. It took three hours to repeatedly heat the nail and bore the holes. He
attached the blades to a tractor fan using proper nuts and bolts and then to the back axle of a bicycle. Electricity was
generated through the bicycle dynamo. When the wind blew the blades, the bike chain spun the bike wheel, which
charged the dynamo and sent a current through wire to his house.
[3] What he had built was a crude machine that produced 12 volts of electricity and powered four lights. When it
was all done, the windmill's wingspan measured more than eight feet and sat on top of a 15 feet tall rickety tower that
swayed violently in strong gales. He eventually replaced the tower with a sturdier one that stands 39 feet, and built a
second machine that watered a family garden.
[4] The windmill brought William Kamkwamba instant local fame, but despite his accomplishment, he was
unable to return to school. However, news of his magetsi a mphepo, i.e. “electric wind”, spread beyond Malawi, and
eventually things began to change. An education official, who had heard news of the windmill, came to visit his village
and was amazed to learn that William had been out of school for five years. He arranged for him to attend secondary
school at the government's expense and brought journalists to the farm to see the windmill. Then a story published in the
Malawi Daily Mail which caught the attention of bloggers, which in turn caught the attention of the organizers for the
Technology Entertainment and Design (TED) conference.
[5] In 2007, William spoke at the TED Global conference in Tanzania and got a standing ovation. Businessmen
stepped forward with offers to fund his education and projects, and with money donated by them, he was able to put his
cousin and several friends back into school and pay for some medical needs of his family. With the donation, he also
drilled a borehole for a well and water pump in his village and installed drip irrigation in his father's fields.
[6] The water pump has allowed his family to expand its crops. They have abandoned cultivating tobacco and
now grow maize, beans, soybeans, potatoes and peanuts. The windmills have also brought big lifestyle and health changes
to the other villagers. 'The village has changed a lot,' William says. 'Now, the time that they would have spent going to
fetch water, they are using for doing other things. And also, the water they are drinking is clean water, so there is less
disease.' The villagers have also stopped using kerosene, and can use the money previously spent on fuel to buy other
things. William Kamkwamba's example has inspired other children in the village to pursue science. William says they
now see that if they put their mind to something, they can achieve it. 'It has changed the way people think,' he says.
A. Circle the meaning that is the most accurate in the context of the text. (06X1=06 Points)
(1) Gales Current Tempest Course Drift
(2) Tatter Torn Screech Vociferate Holler
(3) Abandon Deposit Demise Entrust Leave
(4) Rudimentary Well Initial Mature Expand
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 (5) Scrap Waste Vessel Transport Ignore
(6) Fetch Throw Get Separate Install

B. Read the passage above, and identify if the statements below are true or false. Circle “T”, if the statement is
true, and “F”, if it is false, in the table. (04X1=04 points)
1) William used the electricity he created for village transport.
2) At first, William's achievement was ignored by local people. 1 2 3 4 5
3) William used money he received to improve water supplies in his village. T T T T T
4) The health of the villagers has improved since the windmill was built.. F F F F F
C. Fill in the blanks with the exact words from the passage. (06X1=06 Points)
The windmill fetched William Kamkwamba immediate reputation, but regardless of his (1) __________, he was (2)
________ to reappear in school. Yet, news of his magetsi a mphepo - electric wind - spree outside Malawi, and ultimately
things started to change. An education official, who had heard news of the windmill, paid visit to his village and was (3)
____________to learn that William had been out of school for five years. He arranged for him to attend secondary school
at the government's (4) ____________ and brought the press to the farm to see the windmill. Then a story published in the
Malawi Daily Mail caught the (5) ___________of bloggers, which in turn caught the attention of the (6)
________________ for the Technology Entertainment and Design conference.

D. Answer the following questions in your own words. (02X2=04 Points)

1. How did William Kamkwamba build his first windmill? (02 Points)
2. How did William Kamkwamba go back to school? (02 Points)

Section II: Editing (10 Points)

The passage contains errors in prepositions, run-on sentences, sentence fragments, unclear or missing referent and
sexism, and lack of pronoun agreement. Circle the correct answer from the options given below the passage.

Here are a few tips on social etiquette that could benefit you and your reputation on your university campus. The first
thing you need (1) to do is always greet your teachers your teachers, whether you love them, hate them, or are
indifferent, provide you with knowledge that the institution deems appropriate and beneficial. When the professor enters
the room and says "Good Morning," (2)"Good Afternoon" or "Good Evening”. Offer them the courtesy of at least
saying it back. It won't cost (3) you a thing and they observe polite behavior like this. Furthermore, one very common
etiquette issue (4) that comes up for university life is honoring commitments. Whether you commit (5) to meeting a
professor at his office hours or you make a commitment to do something for a club or organization, you must do it. If
for some (6) reason you cannot. Communicate that to the professor. Also, dress appropriately even though your
university may not have a very strict dress code. It’s good to be presentable at all occasions and have (7) fresh clothes at
besides with clean breath. Saying ‘Thank You’ often can be one of the other steps you can take to maintain your
etiquette. Something as simple as thanking the person who holds the door or your teachers and administrators for their
time, can make their day and improve the way you feel about yourself. Moreover, another important aspect to remember
for university etiquette is to respect campus employees. You should be (8) respectful to them cooking for you and clean
up after you. Always clean up after yourself. Whether you’re drinking a cup of tea/coffee or having some meals outside
cafeteria, make sure to discard the cups and put away the food trays. Last, but certainly not least, is to send emails that are
professional. It does not matter if you are emailing a professor, university administrator, or even another student from
your class. Always make sure that you proofread your emails, use the appropriate titles, and that you use the correct tone
(9) before sending her the email. If you build this habit correctly now, it will benefit you in the future when you have a
career. If you want to (10) change your reputation on campus you can start by doing these minor things.
1. a. to do is always greet your teachers. your teachers, c. to do is always greet your teachers, Your teachers,
b. to do is always greet your teachers Your teachers, d. to do is always greet your teachers. Your teachers,

2. a. "Good Afternoon" or "Good Evening”, offer them c. "Good Afternoon" or "Good Evening”, Offer them the
the courtesy courtesy

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 b. Good Afternoon" or "Good Evening” offer them d. "Good Afternoon" or "Good Evening”. offer them the
the courtesy courtesy
3. a. you a thing and the students observe polite c. you a thing and the people observe polite
b. you a thing and the professors observe polite d. you a thing and the cleaners observe polite
4. a. that comes up on university life is honoring c. that comes up over university life is honoring
b. that comes up under university life is honoring d. that comes up in university life is honoring
5. a. to meeting a professor at her office hours or you c. to meeting a professor at his or her office hours or you
make make
b. to meeting a professor at its office hours or you d. to meeting a professor at their office hours or you make
make
6. a. reason you cannot, communicate c. reason you cannot communicate,
b. reason you cannot, Communicate d. reason you, cannot communicate
7. a. fresh clothes in besides with clean c. fresh clothes on besides with clean
b. fresh clothes to besides with clean d. fresh clothes off besides with clean
8. a. respectful to the professors cooking for you c. respectful to cleaners cooking for you
b. respectful to the security guards cooking for you d. respectful to the employees cooking for you
9. a. before sending him the email c. before sending him or her the email
b. before sending it the email d. before sending them the email
10. a. change, your reputation on campus you can start c. change your reputation on campus you can start,
b. change your reputation on campus, you can start d. change your reputation, on campus you can start

Section III: Writing (Total: 20 points)

A. Narrative Task
Complete the following story by filling in the blanks with words, phrases, or clauses where necessary. Read the
whole passage before you start filling in the blanks. (05 points)

Intelligence for Survival

A rooster was perched on a branch of a very high tree, crowing loudly. His voice was so loud that it was heard throughout
the forest. His voice caught the attention of a hungry fox who was out and about looking for a prey. He was (1) ________
as he had not eaten anything for last two days. He saw how high the bird sat and thought of a clever way to bring
(2) ____________down for his meal.
He thought that he should not express his real intention. Also, he should talk to the rooster gently and politely and talk
about a peace treaty. So he gently and politely asked the rooster, "Excuse me, my dear proud Rooster, have you not heard
of the universal agreement of peace and harmony that is now set before all beasts and birds and every creature in our
forest. We are no longer to hunt or prey one another, but we are to live together in (3) ______________. Do come down,
Rooster, and we shall speak more on the matter of such great importance."
Now, the rooster, who knew that the fox was known for his sly wit, said nothing, but looked out in the distance, as if he
were seeing something.
Seeing the rooster looking out the other way, the fox asked the rooster "What are you (4) ______________?"
"I see a pack of wild dogs," said the rooster, "I do believe they're coming our way, Mr. Fox."
The fox became very scared after hearing this. "Oh, I must go," said the fox in fear.
"Please do not go yet, Mr. Fox," said the rooster, "I was just on my way down. We will wait on the dogs and discuss this
new (5) __________ with all."
"No, no," said the fox, "I must go. The dogs have not heard of this treaty of peace yet."

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B. Process Task
For the following topic sentence, tick (√) the most relevant sentences and cross out (ⅹ) the three irrelevant ones.
You should put each mark in each blank beside each sentence. (05 points)

Topic Sentence: The process of recycling used glass bottles goes through several systematic stages.
(1) ____ First, wasted glass bottles are gathered and put into a collection point.
(2) ____ Then these bottles will be transferred to a facility where they are placed into high-pressure water tanks to
wash out dirt and impurities.
(3) ____ Then the bottles are kept beside fire.
(4) ____ Next, the bottles will be arranged and categorized into three colors (brown, green and clear).
(5) ____ In the subsequent stage, the bottles are then delivered to a glass factory where they will be smashed into
small pieces.
(6) ____ Next, the pieces of the bottles are swept aside.
(7) ____ Then, the process continues by putting them into a burning furnace with temperatures ranging from 6000c up
to 8000C and then a liquid is produced.
(8) ____ Then, the liquid is left for cooling.
(9) ____ Afterwards, the recycled liquid glass and new liquid glass will be combined and shaped in a glass mold.
(10) ____ Finally, newly formed glasses are filled with products and delivered to different supermarkets.

C. Write a paragraph on ONE of the following topics. (10 points)

1 Narrative topic

1 Process topic

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ENG 102 (INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION) REVIEW SHEET FINAL EXAM Summer 2019

Section I: Reading

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (Total: 20 points)

The Crucial Years of Life

[1] Those were the days when my teenage was about to be over, and in a few years, I would be an adult. The
excitement and the changes in me during those days are not even explainable. I just passed my twelfth standard, and was
applying in different colleges for admission, and finally got admission in one of the most prominent courses in a
renowned university. I still remember how I went to the internet cafe to check my result online, and I started jumping in
excitement as I got my name in my coveted course.
[2] Now came the first day of my college. I was ecstatic to see and meet my new classmates. On the day of
orientation, I saw the students of my class, I knew only one who had been one of my schoolmates, and the rest came from
different states, schools and even different countries wearing different attires; some were in jeans, some wearing brands
and some were just as simple as me.
[3] Coming from a lower middle class family and getting education from a government school, I did not even
know how to dress properly, or how to sit and talk about various places, cuisines, brands etc. in the group. I barely had
money to spend on myself and my classmates or with groups who used to go to party every other day which I could not
even afford to go for. Slowly and slowly, I started losing interest in them and their activities. By now, I was becoming
secluded, and remained alone in the class. I became their topic of gossips, and I used to cry and keep thinking about these
things, and was not even able to concentrate on my studies. Being a small town student, it was very difficult for me to
handle all these alone.
[4] My sister started noticing these changes in me, and she came to me for a serious discussion, and she was
dejected when she got to know about my worst experience. She being my all-time support made me understand by
saying, “These things should not bother you, instead you should concentrate on your studies, and stand out tall”.
[5] I did the same, and started concentrating more on my studies. Side by side, I started giving tuitions, too, to
bear my all day expenses; I did not even take a single penny from home, and started managing my expenses on my own
including the travel costs. The time my friends used to party and chit chat, I used it to earn and study.
[6] Now the result came, and I became the topper of the year. My excitement was beyond my limits. My sister
was on cloud nine, too. Now my classmates started talking to me; most of them tried to be friends with me by asking me
to go out with them for movies, shopping etc., but now, despite having money, I don’t go with them as I am not made for
such a world; that life is not mine, that fake world is not for me. Instead of going out with them, I prefer to be with my
sister and younger brother, have parties with them at home, and enjoy to the fullest.

A. Circle the meaning that is the most accurate in the context of the text. (06X1=06 Points)
(1) Coveted Unwanted Desired Despised Disapproved
(2) Ecstatic Calm Drowsy Excited Inept
(3) Attires Tools Wheels Ornaments Clothes
(4) Cuisines Rackets Dishes Pockets Shackles
(5) Secluded Isolated Dense Fervent Crowded
(6) Dejected Elated Cheerful Heartbroken Vibrant

B. Read the passage above, and identify if the statements below are true or false. Circle “T”, if the statement is
true, and “F”, if it is false, in the table. (05X1=05 points)
(1) The writer knew all of his classmates on his first day of college.
(2) The writer belonged to a wealthy family. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(3) The writer had no idea about dressing up when he started college. T T T T T
(4) The writer quickly got along with his classmates soon after beginning college.
(5) The writer’s sister first noticed the changes in him. F F F F F

C. Fill in the blanks with the exact words from the passage. (05X1=05 Points)
I was ecstatic to see all my classmates on my first day of college. My classmates were all from different places and
backgrounds. Coming from a lower middle class family and getting education from a (1) ____________________school,
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I barely had money to spend on myself and my classmates or with groups who used to go to (2) _________________
every other day. Slowly and slowly, I started losing interest in them and their activities. By now, I was becoming
secluded, and remained (3) ___________________ in the class, I became their topic of (4) ________________________.
I used to cry and keep thinking about these things, and was not even able to concentrate on studies. Noticing these
changes in me, my sister came to me for a serious discussion. She being my all-time support made me understand by
saying, “These things should not bother you, instead you should concentrate on your studies, and stand out tall”. I did the
same. The time my friends used to party and chit chat, I used it to earn and study. Now the result came, and I became the
(5) ________________________ of the year. Now my classmates started talking to me. Most of them tried to be friends
with me by asking me to go out with them for movies, shopping etc., but now despite having money, instead of going out
with them, I prefer to be with my sister and younger brother, have parties with them at home, and enjoy to the fullest.

D. Answer the following questions in your own words. (02X2=04 Points)

1. Why did the writer have problems in socializing with his classmates? (02 Points)
2. How did the writer act after his sister advised him? (02 Points)

Section II: Editing (10 Points)

The passage contains errors in prepositions, run-on sentences, sentence fragments, unclear or missing referent and
sexism, and lack of pronoun agreement. Circle the correct answer from the options given below the passage.

How to control dengue outbreaks

Because there is currently no effective vaccine against dengue and no specific treatment for the disease, controlling and
preventing dengue fever outbreaks are essential steps for keeping people healthy. There are some simple methods that are
presently used or being developed to control dengue outbreaks in regions where the threat of dengue is high.
The primary preventative measure to reduce dengue infections is the control of mosquito populations. Because the
transmission of dengue requires mosquitoes (1) as vectors. The spread of dengue can be limited by reducing mosquito
populations. One practical and recommended environmental management strategy to reduce the size of mosquito
populations is to eliminate unnecessary container habitats that collect water such as plastic jars, bottles, cans, tires, and
buckets. The female of the Aedes aegypti mosquito responsible for spreading dengue fever, (2) lay their eggs in
containers such as bottles, tires, fountains, barrels, and pots. (3) By removing these habitats. Mosquitoes have fewer
opportunities to lay eggs. This strategy is called source reduction. When container habitats are removed and water storage
containers are covered with a fine mesh to prevent mosquitoes from (4) getting beside them, female mosquitoes have
fewer opportunities to lay eggs, and the eggs cannot develop through their (5) aquatic life stages source reduction can
be effective when performed regularly, especially when members of a community are mobilized and educated about
vector control. A community member can (6) lend his hand in making such efforts successful.
Environmental management initiatives can also include major changes in a community, such as installing water systems
with direct connections to residences and replacing wells and other water-storage (7) containers, which can be mosquito-
breeding habitats. Smaller-scale environmental changes can also be effective, for example, mosquito populations can be
reduced when all members of a community clear blocked gutters and street drains, and keep their yards free of containers
with standing water (8) so that they don’t contain mosquito eggs and larvae. Any open container should be emptied and
cleaned each week. These efforts can reduce the number of mosquitoes living in an area.
What other measures can members of a community take to reduce mosquito populations? Community-based approaches
must go hand in hand with educational initiatives that teach people about mosquito vectors and the risks of having
mosquito-breeding (9) habitats on their homes. Educational initiatives can encourage people to take an active role in
participating in source reduction. Communities that understand the need to make behavioral changes are the most (10)
effective in it.
1. a. as vectors the spread of c. as vectors, the spread of
b. as vectors. the spread of d. as vectors, The spread of
2. a. lay people’s eggs c. lay someone’s eggs
b. lay his eggs d. lay her eggs
3. a. By removing these habitats. mosquitoes c. By removing these habitats, mosquitoes

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4. a. getting at them c. getting out of them
b. getting inside them d. getting by them
5. a. aquatic life stages Source reduction c. aquatic life stages. Source reduction
b. aquatic life stages, Source reduction d. aquatic life stages; Source reduction
6. a. lend her hand c. lend its hand
b. lend his or her hand d. lend their hand
7. a. containers which can be c. containers. Which can be
b. containers. which can be d. containers, Which can be
8. a. so that the gutters don’t contain c. so that the drains don’t contain
b. so that the containers don’t contain d. so that the gutters, drains and containers don’t contain
9. a. habitats to their homes c. habitats away from their homes
b. habitats near their homes d. habitats far from their homes
10. a. effective in increasing dengue c. effective in controlling dengue
b. effective in spreading dengue d. effective in changing dengue

Section III: Writing (Total: 20 points)

A. Narrative Task
Complete the following story by filling in the blanks with words, phrases, or clauses where necessary. Read the
whole passage before you start filling in the blanks. (05 points)

The Trap
One night, four university students were out partying late night. So they did not study for the test which was scheduled for
the next day. In the morning, they started to think of a plan about what excuse they should give to their Dean as they had
not (1) ___________________________________. Suddenly they came up with an idea. They made themselves look
dirty with grease and dirt. Then they went to the Dean and said they had gone out to a wedding on the previous night, and
on their way back, the tire of their car burst and they all had to push (2) ______________________________________.
As it had been raining, the road was muddy. Mud splashed on them, and they all became wet and dirty. So they had not
been in any condition to take the test.
The Dean thought for a minute and said they could have the re-test after three days. They thanked him and said they
would be ready by that time.
On the third day, they appeared before the Dean. The Dean decided to make the students sit in four separate rooms for
their make-up test. So he said to the students, ‘As this is a Special Condition Test, you should (3) ___________________
separate rooms. They did not think about it much, and they all agreed as they had prepared well in the last three days. But
they did not know about what the Dean had (4) ______________________________________. The Dean played a trick
to catch their lie.
The Test consisted of only two questions with the total of 100 Points. One of the questions asked for the test taker’s name
which had only one point; the other question was for 99 points which asked, “Which tire burst?”. The test takers were
supposed to choose one out of four options in answer to this question. The options were - Front Left, Front Right, Back
Left, and Back Right. So, if the test takers wanted to pass the test, they had to (5) ______________________________
which would reveal that they were lying.
So, the students learnt the greatest lessons of their lives - lying does not lead to happy endings!

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B. Process Task

For the following topic sentence, tick (√) the most relevant sentences and cross out (ⅹ) the three irrelevant ones.
You should put each mark in each blank beside each sentence. (05 points)

Topic Sentence: No one ever said friendship was easy, but it’s worth the effort when you find that one lifelong friend you
can always count on and feel completely at ease with; by following the given steps below, you can proudly say that you
are a good friend too.
(1) ____ Be honest with friends and accept each other for who they are, with all their strengths and flaws.
(2) ____ Similar to honesty, communication makes a functional relationship; disagreements will come without a
doubt, so be prepared to compromise.
(3) ____ Listening is important in any relationship, so let your friend know that you’re always paying attention.
(4) ____ However crazy your schedule might be, save a moment for your friend.
(5) ____ Always make sure you have the upper-hand no matter what.
(6) ____ Recognize when your friend has a serious problem, especially when he or she refuses to talk about it, and
offer to talk with him/her about it while keeping an open mind, don’t judge.
(7) ____ Sometimes you can jump to conclusions without hearing out your friend, and act irrationally.
(8) ____ Make time to relax and laugh out loud.
(9) ____ Do not seek permission before taking their belongings, and use them as if they were your own.
(10) ____ Celebrate your friend’s accomplishments, and let him/her know how you genuinely care for his/her
happiness, despite how you might feel at the time.

C. Write a paragraph on any ONE of the following topics. (10 points)

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ENG 102 (INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION) REVIEW SHEET FINAL EXAM SPRING 2019

Section I: Reading

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (Total: 20 points)

Dealing with stress before exams

1 The students who are nervous and stressed out tend to forget what they have studied, especially in the exam hall. They fail to
remember what they have studied simply because of the stress. So, the question here is how students can avoid the nervous
breakdowns during exams, when there is a great pressure of studies. So, here is a list of ways to avoid nervous breakdowns during
exams.
2 First, make sure you have all the essays, books and notes handy with you. If you are not aware how the marks are allocated
and what format the exam takes, then enquire with your teachers or else simply visit the exam board's website for better
understanding.
3 Secondly, planning how much time you require for revision and how you can utilize it in the best way possible by making
a timetable can greatly reduce the stress level during exams and help you avoid a nervous breakdown. The best trick suggested by
management experts is taking the overwhelming task as a challenge and simply breaking it down into handy chunks for easy
management. Possibly, you may need to spend more time in certain subjects than others. So, it is suggested to vary your timetable and
routine so that you don't get bored reading a particular subject. You may update the plan regularly or when necessary.
4 Thirdly, take breaks in between your studies. According to psychologists, a person can only concentrate on things properly
for 45 minutes at a stretch. Some of the neuroscientists have revealed that the longer a person tries to focus on things, the less their
brains are able to deal with the things effectively. So, it is important to stay refreshed by taking breaks in between your studies. Rather
than cramming more on revision and taking stress to deal with exams, it is suggested to take breaks and do something different to
avoid nervous breakdown during exams.
5 Next, eating healthy is very crucial and by keeping the blood sugar level stable students can avoid energy dips during
daytime and can enjoy sound sleep during night, which is very crucial to deal with exam stress. If you are still nervous during exams,
then definitely you will avoid having food, but don't forget to drink lots of water. You may refer to internet to find out a proper diet
plan to alleviate the stress level during exams.
6 The next way to avoid a nervous breakdown before exams is if you find difficulty in sleeping at night before your exams due
to stress, then try to do something sporadically.. Sleeping is quite necessary before exams because it helps you to awake with a
refreshed mind next day so that you can prepare yourself for the exam.
7 Another good way to remove stress before exams is discussing your worries with a family member, friend, student counselor
or school tutor who would help you to take the worries out from the system.
8 Finally, it is well said that practice always makes a man perfect! Once you complete your studies, it is the time to revise the
lessons till the time you master them. You may even ask your family members or friends to take a test to check the accuracy level.

A. Circle the meaning that is most accurate in the context of the text. (07X1=07 Points)
(1) Enquire Request Order Ask Declare
(2) Utilize Bend Use Break Twist
(3) Update Manage Revise Bother Please
(4) Revealed Shown Hidden Flown Blown
(5) Stable Discriminatory Consistent Remarkable Breakable
(6) Sporadically Variously Repeatedly Inconsistently Blindly
(7) Accuracy Blindness Falsity Precision Boldness

B. Fill in the blanks with the exact words from the passage. (07X1=07 Points)
The students who are nervous and stressed out tend to forget what they have studied, especially in the exam hall. So, they can follow
some easy ways to avoid (1) ___________________ during exams. First of all, make sure you have all the essays, books and notes (2)
____________________________ with you. Secondly, planning how much time you require for (3) ________________ and how
you can utilize it in the best way possible by making a (4) _______________ can greatly reduce the stress level during exams and help
you avoid a nervous breakdown. Thirdly, rather than cramming more on revision and taking stress to deal with exams, it is suggested
to take (5) __________________ and do something different to avoid nervous breakdown during exams. Next, if you are still nervous
during exams, then definitely you will avoid having food, but don't forget to drink lots of water. In the next place, if you find
(6) _________________________________ in sleeping at night before your exams due to stress, then try to do something
repetitively. Finally, once you complete your studies, it is the time to (7) __________________ the lessons till the time you master
them.

C. Answer the following questions in your own words. (03X2=06 Points)

1. What is the best trick to plan suggested by management experts?

2. Why is sleeping properly before the nights of exams so important?

Section II: Editing (10 Points)

The passage contains errors in prepositions, run-on sentences, sentence fragments, unclear or missing referent and sexism, and
lack of pronoun agreement. Circle the correct answer.
Cats are to be hated. And their whining, which some might lovingly define as meowing, is nothing but tiresome whimpering. At least
that was what my mother said she—not my mother—my cat—did. “Why did you bring this (1) nagging thing on the house? Why
don't you get rid of her?” Mother constantly did her own kind of (2) meowing every day. wondering how I threw her away. (3) He
was MY cat. Within a few months, she grew into a white bundle (4) with a tail that wagged. And a tongue that licked and paws that
scratched. It was then I realized my fluff was asking for a name of her own. So I named (5) him Biral. Biral was no prophet, but she
understood a thing or two (6) about the mind of a seventh grader she knew how important her meows, chirrups, chatters, hisses,
purrs, and growls were to the girl. whose world either constantly fell apart or simultaneously vanished. The fall was usually caused by
an angry mother, and the vanishing came as (7) his aftermath, to place the outside world away from the girl's reach. Then Biral ran
away. I spent days, hoping to find her (8) to the front door, or under my bed, or anywhere around the house. (9) If a door squeaked
or a window scratched I expected to hear a meow followed (10) by a wagging tail, Biral was eventually found hiding in a box of
old clothes. She was gone as one, but came back with five shadows, some of which were grey, and some, polka blotched.
1. a. nagging thing under the house? c. nagging thing between the house?
b. nagging thing inside the house? d. nagging thing of the house?
2. a. meowing every day wondering how I c. meowing every day, wondering how I
b. meowing every day, Wondering how I d. meowing every day Wondering how I
3. a. She was MY cat. c. His was MY cat.
b. Him was MY cat. d. Her was MY cat.
4. a. with a tail that wagged And a tongue that licked c. with a tail that wagged and, a tongue that licked
b. with a tail that wagged, And a tongue that d. with a tail that wagged, and a tongue that licked
licked
5. a. her c. his
b. him d. she
6. a. about the mind of a seventh grader. she knew c. about the mind of a seventh grader She knew how
how
b. about the mind of a seventh grader she. knew d. about the mind of a seventh grader. She knew how
how
7. a. its aftermath c. her aftermath
b. his aftermath d. it’s aftermath
8. a. in the front door c. by the front door
b. under the front door d. below the front door
9. a. If a door squeaked or a window scratched. I c. If a door squeaked or a window scratched, I expected
expected to hear to hear
b. If a door squeaked or a window scratched I d. If a door squeaked. or a window scratched I expected
expected to hear to hear
10. a. by a wagging tail Biral c. by a wagging tail Biral,
b. by a wagging tail. Biral d. by, a wagging tail Biral

Section III: Writing (Total: 20 points)

A. Narrative Task
Complete the following story by filling in the blanks with words, phrases, or clauses where necessary. Read the whole passage
before you start filling in the blanks. (05 points)

There was once a king who was so cruel to his people that he was called "The Tyrant." The people used to wish that he would die so
that they might have a better king.
One day he called his people together. They (1) ____________________________________ to go to him, yet they did not dare to stay
away. When they were all standing before him, he arose and said: "My dear people, I have been very unkind to you, but I hope (2)
________________________________________________________________________________."

The king kept his word. He sent good men to all parts of his kingdom to find out what the people most needed to make them happy.
He then had everything done for them that a just king could do. He helped them to build good roads and bridges. He made their taxes
lighter. He gave them a holiday now and then. The people learned (3) __________________________________________________.

One day one of his subjects said to him, "Please, O king, tell me why you are so much better to us now than you used to be." The king
replied: "As I was going through a forest one afternoon I saw a hound chasing a fox. He caught the fox and bit him badly. The fox will
always be lame”.

"When the hound was going home, a man threw a stone at him and broke his leg”.

"The man had not gone far when his horse threw him and (4) ______________________________________________”.

"The horse started to run, but he stepped into a hole and broke his leg”.

"I sat down by the road and thought about what I had seen. I said to myself, 'He who does wrong to any living thing will suffer for it
sooner or later,' and that is why (5) ______________________________________________________."

B. Process Task
For the following topic sentence, tick (√) the most relevant sentences and cross out (ⅹ) the three irrelevant ones. (05 points)
Topic Sentence: Brown rice and vegetables is a simple and delicious meal to make.
(1) ____ Cook the rice.
(2) ____ Cut the vegetables into one – inch pieces.
(3) ____ Heat the oil, chili sauce, and garlic in a frying pan.
(4) ____ Check that the safety bolts are on.
(5) ____ Add the vegetables and fry them until they are soft.
(6) ____ Stir in the cooked rice.
(7) ____ Add salt and pepper.
(8) ____Make sure that the windows are closed.
(9) ____ Ensure that the door locks are secured.
(10) ____ Put the rice and vegetables into a large bowl.

C. Write a paragraph on any ONE of the following topics. (10 points)

ENG 102 (INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION) REVIEW SHEET FINAL EXAM SPRING 2018

Section I: Reading

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (Total: 15 points)

How to Avoid a Nervous Breakdown During Exams

1 The students who are nervous and stressed out tend to forget what they have studied, especially in the exam hall. They fail to
remember what they have studied simply because of the stress. So, the question here is how students can avoid the nervous breakdowns
during exams, when there is a great pressure of studies. So, here is a list of ways to avoid nervous breakdowns during exams.
2 First, make sure you have all the essays, books and notes handy with you. If you are not aware how the marks are allocated and
what format the exam takes, then inquiry with your teachers or else simply visit the exam board's website for better understanding.
3 Secondly, planning how much time you require for revision and how you can utilize it in the best way possible by making a
timetable can greatly reduce the stress level during exams and help you avoid a nervous breakdown. The best trick suggested by
management experts is taking the overwhelming task as a challenge and simply breaking it down into handy chunks for easy
management. Possibly, you may need to spend more time in certain subjects than others. So, it is suggested to vary your timetable and
routine so that you don't get bored reading a particular subject. You may update the plan regularly or when necessary.
4 Thirdly, take breaks in between your studies. According to psychologists, a person can only concentrate on things properly for 45
minutes at a stretch. Some of the neuroscientists have revealed that the longer a person tries to focus on things, the less their brains are
able to deal with the things effectively. So, it is important to stay refreshed by taking breaks in between your studies. Rather than
cramming more on revision and taking stress to deal with exams, it is suggested to take breaks and do something different to avoid
nervous breakdown during exams.
5 Next, eating healthy is very crucial and by keeping the blood sugar level stable students can avoid energy dips during daytime
and can enjoy sound sleep during night, which is very crucial to deal with exam stress. If you are still nervous during exams, then
definitely you will avoid having food, but don't forget to drink lots of water. You may refer to internet to find out a proper diet plan to
alleviate the stress level during exams.
6 The next way to avoid a nervous breakdown before exams is if you find difficulty in sleeping at night before your exams due to
stress, then try to do something repetitively. Sleeping is quite necessary before exams because it helps you to awake with a refreshed mind
next day so that you can prepare yourself for the exam.
7 Another good way to remove stress before exams is discussing your worries with a family member, friend, student counselor or
school tutor who would help you to take the worries out from the system.
8 Finally, it is well said that practice always makes a man perfect! Once you complete your studies, it is the time to revise the
lessons till the time you master them. You may even ask your family members or friends to take a test to check the accuracy level.

A. Circle the meaning that is most accurate in the context of the text. (06 Points)
(1) Allocated Jammed Distributed Standardized Nullified
(2) Overwhelming Tremendous Small Weak Lacking
(3) Chunks Wholes Angles Surfaces Parts
(4) Cramming Bragging Dragging Forcing Erasing
(5) Alleviate Reduce Recur Rampage Ruminate
(6) Accuracy Wrong Correct Break Block

B. Fill in the blanks with the exact words from the passage. (05 Points)
The students who are nervous and stressed out tend to forget what they have studied, especially in the exam hall. So, they can follow
some easy ways to avoid (1) ___________________ during exams. First of all, make sure you have all the essays, books and notes handy
with you. Secondly, planning how much time you require for revision and how you can utilize it in the best way possible by making a (2)
_______________ can greatly reduce the stress level during exams and help you avoid a nervous breakdown. Thirdly, rather than
cramming more on revision and taking stress to deal with exams, it is suggested to take (3) __________________ and do something
different to avoid nervous breakdown during exams. Next, if you are still nervous during exams, then definitely you will avoid having
food, but don't forget to drink lots of water. In the next place, if you find (4) _________________ in sleeping at night before your exams
due to stress, then try to do something repetitively. Finally, once you complete your studies, it is the time to (5) __________________ the
lessons till the time you master them.

C. Answer the following questions in your own words. (04 Points)

1. What is the best trick to plan suggested by management experts?

2. Why is sleeping properly before the nights of exams so important?

Section II: Editing (15 Points)

The passage contains errors in prepositions, run-on sentences, sentence fragments, unclear or missing referent and sexism, and
lack of pronoun agreement. Circle the correct answer.

They sit on the veranda every afternoon; an old man and an old woman. The man is in his seventies with white hair thinning in the
middle. The woman always wears saree.1They live in his apartment facing mine. I feel I have known them for years, while in truth I do
not even know their names. They seem like 2a couple. That have walked a long way together and are 3now waiting patiently for his
journey to end. Their afternoon tea is an interesting affair. The woman pours tea for him 4and offers her sandwiches into which he bites
gingerly.5 In rainy weekend afternoons, too, they sit there taking in 6the rain soaked neem tree right in front of it. The crows sitting still on
the wires 7watch them. As do I from the window facing them. One morning, I see the old man sitting by himself. Instead of the tea set, he
has a single cup placed on a saucer. He sits as still as a crow on electric wires. 8 After a few days the old woman is back in my chair.9
Their roles are reversed, however the old man pours tea 10while the woman gazes of the distance. She seems pale and worn out; she does
not wear sarees anymore. Instead, she wears long sleeved nightgowns. I wonder what ails her. I was gone for a week. After a series of
excursions, I enter my apartment totally exhausted. On that afternoon, 11I see him. Sitting there. There is no table in front of him. He is a
little too far away for me to read12his expressions but he is slumped in his chair. The cushioned chair beside him13 is empty, his
companion nowhere to be seen. I am not sure if it is a14figment on my imagination, but I think I hear a thin stream of an15 old tune playing
somewhere, from it perhaps: I strain to hear. O I wait at the deepest core of my heart, yearning to hear; the music of some secret flute that
plays sad and happy tune…..

1. a. They live in her apartment facing mine c. They live into her apartment facing mine
b. They live in their apartment facing mine d. They live in our apartment facing mine
2. a. a couple, that have walked a long way together c. a couple that have walked a long way together
b. a couple they have walked a long way together d. a couple: that have walked a long way together
3. a. now waiting patiently for our journey to end c. now waiting patiently for its journey to end
b. now waiting patiently for my journey to end d. now waiting patiently for their journey to end
4. a. and offers him sandwiches c. and offers their sandwiches
b. and offers them sandwiches d. and offers us sandwiches
5. a. Of rainy weekend afternoons c. On rainy weekend afternoons
b. At rainy weekend afternoons d. To rainy weekend afternoons
6. a. in front of them c. in front of him
b. in front of the tree d. in front of their veranda
7. a. watch them as do I from the window facing c. watch them ; as do I from the window facing them
them
b. watch them , as do I from the window facing d. watch them : as do I from the window facing them
them
8. a. After a few days the old woman is back in its c. After a few days the old woman is back in her chair
chair
b. After a few days the old woman is back in their d. After a few days the old woman is back in a chair
chair
9. a. Their roles are reversed, however. The old man c. Their roles are reversed, however ; The old man pours
pours
b. Their roles are reversed, however, the old man d. Their roles are reversed however. The old man pours
pours
10. a. while the woman gazes to the distance c. while the woman gazes on the distance
b. while the woman gazes into the distance d. while the woman gazes above the distance
11. a. I see him sitting there c. I see him sit there
b. I see him sat there d. I see him to sit there
12. a. his expressions; but he is slumped in his chair c. his expressions, But he is slumped in his chair
b. his expressions. But he is slumped in his chair d. his expressions; but, he is slumped in his chair
13. a. is empty: his companion nowhere to be seen
b. is empty; his companion nowhere to be seen
14. a. figment of my imagination
b. figment to my imagination
15. a. old tune playing somewhere, from him perhaps
b. old tune playing somewhere, from her perhaps
c. is empty his companion ; nowhere to be seen
d. is empty. his companion nowhere to be seen
c. figment in my imagination
d. figment at my imagination
c. old tune playing somewhere, from a radio perhaps
d. old tune playing somewhere, from his voice perhaps

Section III: Writing (Total: 20 points)

A. Narrative Task
Complete the following story by filling in the blanks with words, phrases, or clauses where necessary. Read the whole passage
before you start filling in the blanks. (05 points)
The Thief
One fine morning, a minister from Emperor Akbar's court came to the assembly hall.
He (1) __________________the Emperor that all his valuables (2) ____________________ by a thief the previous night.
Akbar was shocked to hear this because the place where that minister lived was the safest place in the kingdom, where only an insider
could enter.
He invited Birbal to (3) __________________the mystery. Akbar said (4) "______________________________________. Please do
something about it." Then Birbal said, “Arrange for a donkey to be tied to a pillar.” He (5) ___________________the emperor to (6)
_________________________ all the courtiers to lift the donkey's tail and say "I have not stolen."
All the courtiers followed the order accordingly. Then after (7) _______________________________, he asked the courtiers to show
their palm to him. All the courtiers except Alim Khan had a black patch of paint on (8) __________________________________. Birbal
had actually painted the donkey's tail with black (9) ____________________________. As the guilty minister was frightened, the guilty
minister did not (10) ________________________________. Thus Birbal once again proved his intelligence and was rewarded by the
king with 1000 gold coins.

B. Process Task

For the following topic sentence, tick (√) the most relevant sentences and cross out (ⅹ) the three irrelevant ones. (05 points)

Topic Sentence: To grow your own ivy plant, you will need supplies such as an existing ivy plant, a fence or trellis for the ivy to climb,
a pan about two inches deep, water, and sunlight and complete the following steps.

(1) _____________First, cut about seven or eight leaves from the ivy plant.
(2) _____________Make sure that you cut above where the leaf joins the stem, and cut at the same angle as the leaf grows.
(3) _____________Then, fill the pan with water and place each leaf in the water.
(4) _____________ Let the leaves soak until they have roots that are about three to four inches long.
(5) _____________ Heat the oil, chili sauce, and garlic in a frying pan.
(6) _____________ Add the vegetables and fry them until they are soft.
(7) _____________Look for a place where there is plenty of sunlight, good drainage, and where no animals can damage it.
(8) _____________Make sure that there is a fence in the location for the ivy to climb.
(9) _____________Next, hook the ivy leaves on to the fence or trellis so that the roots are almost touching the ground.
(10) _____________ Add salt and pepper.

C. Write a paragraph on any ONE of the following topics. (10 points)

ENG 102 (INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION) REVIEW SHEET FINAL EXAM SUMMER 2018

Section I: Reading

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (Total: 20 points)

Learning to Drive
1 I could not believe it. Driving laws in Dhaka allowed teenagers to get their licenses at the age of sixteen! As my sixteenth birthday
approached, I beamed with excitement and anticipation. What I did not know at the time was this: The driving lessons that I learned in
our old Beatle would stay with me for the rest of my life.
2 My father, who adored driving, was the obvious choice to be my driving instructor. The first lesson took place in the alley in front
of our house. While I sat in the passenger seat, he explained the devices in the car. I was particularly frightened by the gear shift, which
was sticking out of the floorboard. However, my father patiently lectured on the different floor pedals, the turn signals, and, my favorite,
the car horn.
3 For the next lesson, I sat in the driver’s seat. At that time, it felt more like a throne than anything else. My father asked me to turn
on the car, and then he guided me into reverse. As I let up on the clutch and pressed the gas, I felt the car starting to move backward. I was
controlling this vehicle! Slowly and carefully, I backed out of the driveway and into the residential street. After a few moments of
confusion, I had the car sputtering forward in first gear.
4 Two weeks of lessons passed, and I was beginning to get bored with the scenery, which never changed. My father had me drive
around the same block again and again. I was passing the same landmarks—the neighbors’ houses, the dead tree down the street, and the
kids who were playing in the empty field on the corner. When I could stand it no more, I asked to move to a street that had more action.
“Tomorrow. I think you are ready,” my father replied, his eyes twinkling with pride.
5 My emotions were in overdrive the next day. I was finally on a busy street at night. I shifted from first gear to second gear with no
problems. Then came third gear. When I reached the speed that I wanted, I put the car into fourth. I was flying in the old Beatle! My
father’s concerned voice broke my spell. He said calmly, “Honey, there’s a red light ahead.” I was traveling far above the speed limit and
heading toward a red light. All the information that I had learned in the previous weeks leaked out of my brain. I did not know how to
react. I blared the horn and flew through the intersection, which by pure luck was empty.
6 That night my father was somber. I was in tears. How lucky we had been not to have been hit by another car. I waited for him to
reprimand me, but he did not. I was aware of the severity of my moving violation. It is now thirty years later, and I have not forgotten
that day. In fact, if I accidentally drive through a red light now, I remember the emotions of a sixteen-year-old and the wisdom of a loving
father who taught her to drive.

A. Circle the meaning that is most accurate in the context of the text. (06 Points)
(1) Approached Neared Distanced Shortened Lengthened
(2) Adored Hated Loved Warned Shouted
(3) Sputtering Hammering Whispering Crackling Hissing
(4) Blared Shone Blew Sang Cried
(5) Somber Joyful Ecstatic Gloomy Excited
(6) Reprimand Encourage Reward Bless Rebuke

B. Fill in the blanks with the exact words from the passage. (05 Points)
The driving lessons that I learned in our old Beatle would stay with me for the rest of my life. My father (1) _______________________
driving, and he was my first driving instructor. The first lesson took place in the alley in front of our house. While I sat in the passenger
seat, he explained the devices in the car. I was particularly (2) __________________________________ by the gear shift, which was
sticking out of the floorboard. However, my father patiently lectured on the different floor pedals, the turn signals, and, my favorite, the
car horn. Two weeks of lessons passed, and I was beginning to get (3) ________________________ with the scenery, which never
changed. My father had me drive around the same block again and again. I was passing the same (4) _____________________________
—the neighbors’ houses, the dead tree down the street, and the kids who were playing in the empty field on the corner. When I could
stand it no more, I asked to move to a street that had more action. “Tomorrow. I think you are ready,” my father replied, his eyes (5)
________________________________ with pride.

C. Read the passage above and identify if the statements below are true or false. Write “T” if the statement is true and “F” if it is
false beside the statements below. (05 Points)
1. The writer first learnt driving at the age of 21.
2. The writer’s father hated driving.
3. The writer was scared of the gear shift.
4. Right after two weeks of driving lessons, the writer was able to drive without any accident.
5. The writer sped through the empty intersection.

D. Answer the following questions in your own words. (04 Points)

1. What did the writer learn on the first day of her driving lessons? (02 points)
2. How did the writer drive on the day she was finally on the street? (02 points)

Section II: Editing (10 Points)

The passage contains errors in prepositions, run-on sentences, sentence fragments, unclear or missing referent and sexism, and
lack of pronoun agreement. Circle the correct answer.

One of the most important concerns is fire safety, since fires mostly start suddenly and unexpectedly able to damage home and our
belongings therein in counted seconds. Most importantly, fire hazard endangers our life. In terms of safety process, to prevent fires from
starting, it is necessary to sustain all heaters and make sure open fires are well-guarded. It is recommended to apply in-built guards that
provide extra protection, as well as nursery guards with side clips (1) fitting below fixed wall brackets.
Furthermore, portable heaters and candles (2) should be kept. Away from curtains and furniture and placed in a safe position where they
(3) cannot get knocked over Next, it is advisable not to air or dry clothes near cookers or an open fire. Smoking in bed and smoking after
getting up from bed should be eliminated as far as possible (4) since it may cause a lot of trouble. Since the majority of fires (5) start up
the kitchen, no objects should be left unattended while cooking, boiling, frying or heating. Matches and lighters should be kept out of
children’s reach. To eliminate fire risks, approved smoke detectors should be fit on each floor. In addition, alarm signals and escape
routes should be established.
Regarding electrical safety, it is advisable that all electric devices are treated with respect. To this end, wiring installations should be
checked by approved contractors to ensure that overall system of electricity (6) supply functions properly to avoid electrical hazards,
appliances with damaged or worn flexes should not be used. Portable mains-operated appliances should be kept out of the bathroom.
Electric blankets should be checked and serviced and regularly. Furthermore, it is recommended that (7) a resident of the home should
not experiment with his faulty appliances or devices so as not to damage the central system of electricity supply.
The third main issue on (8) the home safety. Agenda regards water. It is rather important to regularly check sinks and taps to ensure that
the water runs smoothly. Of particular importance is cutting off the water supply (9) at a family leaves home for vacation. If the family
does not take proper safety measures before leaving for vacation, (10) they might leave the home at risk.
In terms of sustaining home safety, while using heating products, it is noteworthy that fuel-burning appliances are burning by using fresh
air and therefore produce waste gases (deadly carbon monoxide (CO).Therefore, airbricks and air vents should remain unblocked.
Whenever gas flame transfers into orange color, this means that carbon monoxide goes into the house, and thus the appliance should be
stopped and checked immediately.
1. a. under c. into
b. above d. towards
2. a. should be kept away. From c. should be. Kept away from
b. should. Be kept away from d. should be kept away from
3. a. cannot get knocked over next c. cannot get knocked over Next
b. cannot get knocked over. Next, d. cannot get knocked over Next;
4. a. since she may cause c. since I may cause
b. since both may cause d. since you may cause
5. a. start on the kitchen c. start in the kitchen
b. start below the kitchen d. start to the kitchen
6. a. supply functions properly. To avoid c. supply functions properly To avoid
b. supply functions properly to. avoid d. supply functions properly to avoid.
7. a. a resident of the home should not experiment with her c. a resident of the home should not experiment with one’s
b. a resident of the home should not experiment with its d. a resident of the home should not experiment with his or her
8. a. the home safety. agenda regards c. the home. safety agenda regards
b. the home safety agenda regards d. the home safety agenda regards.
9. a. above a family b. below a family
c. before a family d. towards a family
10. a. it might leave c. he might leave
b. she might leave d. I might leave
Section III: Writing (Total: 20 points)
A. Narrative Task
Complete the following story by filling in the blanks with words, phrases, or clauses where necessary. Read the whole passage
before you start filling in the blanks. (05 points)
Daughters’ Desires
A man had two daughters. One was married to a gardener, and the other was to a tile-maker. After some time, he went to his eldest
daughter who had (1) ___________________ the gardener. The father inquired how she was and how all things went with her. She said,
"All things are prospering well with me, but I have only one wish that there may be a heavy fall of rain in order that the plants may be
well watered. Then we can sell the (2) ______________________to the market." She wished for it because her husband (3)
____________________________________________________________________________________.
Not long after, he went to the second daughter who had married the (4) ____________________________, and likewise he (5)
_________________________ her how (6) _______________________________________; she replied, "I do not want (7)
___________________, but I have only one wish that the dry weather may continue, and the sun shine hot and bright, so that the bricks
might dry. Also (8) _____________________ weather would make the tile making faster. It will be easy for us to (9)
________________________the bricks quickly to the market and make some profits.” He said to her, "If your sister wishes for (10)
__________________, and you for dry weather, with which of the two am I to join my wishes?' So the moral of the story is sometimes it
is difficult to support a particular side.

B. Process Task

For the following topic sentence, tick (√) the most relevant sentences and cross out (ⅹ) the three irrelevant ones. (05 points)

Topic Sentence: For planning a holiday abroad, here are some suggestions to make your trip successful.

(1) _____________First, find out if you need a visa for the country that you want to visit.
(2) _____________ Make sure you have enough time to apply for it before you buy your ticket.
(3) _____________After you’ve found out about visas, you should research airfares and timetables.
(4) _____________ Let the leaves soak until they have roots that are about three to four inches long.
(5) _____________Next, look for the best flight for you.
(6) _____________While you’re researching flights, you can also ask your travel agent about getting a good deal on a hotel.
(7) _____________ Look for a place where there is plenty of sunlight, good drainage, and where no animals can damage it.
(8) _____________ If you haven’t already done it, the next step is to learn about places to visit, the weather, the food, and other
details about the country.
(9) _____________ Then, fill the pan with water and place each leaf in the water.
(10) _____________ Finally, on the day of your flight, make sure you go to the airport at least two hours before your flight.

C. Write a paragraph on any ONE of the following topics. (10 points)

Answer Key: ENG 102 (INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION): REVIEW SHEET FINAL EXAM
Fall 2019

Section I: Reading Comprehension

A. (i) Tempest (ii) Torn (iii) Leave (iv) Initial (v) Waste (vi) Get

B. 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T

C. 1. accomplishment 2. unable 3. amazed 4. expense 5. Attention

6. organizers

D. 1. William started by constructing a small model of the windmill. Then, with the help of a cousin and friend, he
spent many weeks searching scrap yards and found old tractor fans, shock absorbers, plastic pipe and bicycle parts,
which he used to build the real thing. For windmill blades, he cut some bath pipe in two lengthwise, then he heated
the pieces over hot coals to press the curled edges flat. To bore holes into the blades, he stuck a nail through half a
corncob, heated the metal red and twisted it through the blades. It took three hours to repeatedly heat the nail and
bore the holes. He attached the blades to a tractor fan using proper nuts and bolts and then to the back axle of a
bicycle. Electricity was generated through the bicycle dynamo. When the wind blew the blades, the bike chain spun
the bike wheel, which charged the dynamo and sent a current through wire to his house.

2. The windmill brought William Kamkwamba instant local fame, but despite his accomplishment, he was unable to
return to school. However, news of his magetsi a mphepo, i.e. “electric wind”, spread beyond Malawi, and
eventually things began to change. An education official, who had heard news of the windmill, came to visit his
village and was amazed to learn that William had been out of school for five years. He arranged for him to attend
secondary school at the government's expense and brought journalists to the farm to see the windmill.

Section II: Editing

1. d (Run On)
2. a (Fragment)
3. b (Pronoun agreement)
4. d (Preposition)
5. c (Sexism)
6. a (Fragment)
7. c (Preposition)
8. d (Pronoun agreement)
9. c (Sexism)
10. b (Run On)

Section III: Writing

A. Narrative Task
1. starving/ hungry 2. the rooster/ the bird 3. peace/ peace and harmony 4. looking at
5. topic/ subject/ treaty

B. Process Task

Irrelevant sentences no. (3), (6), and (8).

Answer Key: ENG 102 (INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION): REVIEW SHEET FINAL EXAM
Spring 2019

Section I: Reading Comprehension

A. (i) Ask (ii) Use (iii) Revise (iv) Shown (v) Consistent (vi) Repeatedly
(vii) Precision
B. 1. nervous breakdown 2. handy 3. revision 4. timetable
5. breaks 6. difficulty 7. revise
C.

1. The best trick suggested by management experts is taking the overwhelming task as a challenge and simply
breaking it down into handy chunks for easy management. Possibly, you may need to spend more time in certain
subjects than others. So, it is suggested to vary your timetable and routine so that you don't get bored reading a
particular subject. You may update the plan regularly or when necessary.

2. Sleeping is quite necessary before exams because it helps you to awake with a refreshed mind next day so that
you can prepare yourself for the exam.

Section II: Editing

1.B (preposition) 2. C (fragment) 3. A (pronoun agreement) 4. D (fragment)

5. A (pronoun agreement) 6. D (run on) 7. A (pronoun agreement) 8. C (preposition)
9. C (run on) 10. B (comma splice)

Section III: Writing

A. Narrative Task
1. feared
2. after this to make your lives peaceful and happy
3. to trust and love him
4. his leg was broken
5. I am a better king, and a happier man now.

B. Process Task

(1) ____ Cook the rice.

(2) ____ Cut the vegetables into one – inch pieces.
(3) ____ Heat the oil, chili sauce, and garlic in a frying pan.
(4) __x__ Check that the safety bolts are on.
(5) ____ Add the vegetables and fry them until they are soft.
(6) ____ Stir in the cooked rice.
(7) ____ Add salt and pepper.
(8) __x__Make sure that the windows are closed.
(9) __x__ Ensure that the door locks are secured.
(10) ____ Put the rice and vegetables into a large bowl.
Answer Key: ENG 102 (INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION): REVIEW SHEET FINAL EXAM
Summer 2019

Section I: Reading Comprehension

A. (i) Desired (ii) Excited (iii) Clothes (iv) Dishes (v) Isolated (vi) Heartbroken
B. 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T

C. 1. Government 2. Party 3. Alone 4. Gossips 5. Topper

1. Coming from a lower middle class family and getting education from a government school, I did not even know
how to dress properly, or how to sit and talk about various places, cuisines, brands etc. in the group. I barely had
money to spend on myself and my classmates or with groups who used to go to party every other day which I could
not even afford to go for. Slowly and slowly, I started losing interest in them and their activities. By now, I was
becoming secluded and remained alone in the class, I became their topic of gossips, and I used to cry and keep
thinking about these things, and was not even able to concentrate on studies. Being a small town student, it was very
difficult for me to handle all these alone.

2. I did the same, and started concentrating more on my studies, and side by side I started giving tuitions also to bear
my all day expenses, and did not even used to take a single penny from home, and including the travelling expenses,
I started managing on my own. The time my friends used to party and chit chat, I used it to earn and study.

Section II: Editing

1.c (fragment) 2. d (pronoun agreement) 3. c (fragment) 4. b (preposition)

5. c (run on) 6. b (sexism) 7. a (comma splice) 8. d (unclear referent)
9. b (prepositions) 10. c (missing referent)

Section III: Writing

A. Narrative Task
1. studied/prepared for the test
2. the car
3. sit in
4. planned/in his mind
5. choose any of these options.

B. Process Task

Irrelevant sentences no. (5), (7), and (9).

Answer Key: ENG 102 (INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION): REVIEW SHEET FINAL EXAM
Spring 2018

Section I: Reading Comprehension

A. (i) Distributed (ii) Tremendous (iii) Parts (iv) Forcing

(v) Reduce (vi) Correct
B. 1. nervous breakdown 2. timetable 3. breaks 4. difficulty
5. revise
C.

1. The best trick suggested by management experts is taking the overwhelming task as a challenge and simply
breaking it down into handy chunks for easy management. Possibly, you may need to spend more time in certain
subjects than others. So, it is suggested to vary your timetable and routine so that you don't get bored reading a
particular subject. You may update the plan regularly or when necessary.

2. Sleeping is quite necessary before exams because it helps you to awake with a refreshed mind next day so that
you can prepare yourself for the exam.

Section II: Editing

1. B (pronoun agreement) 2. C (fragment) 3. D (pronoun agreement) 4. A (pronoun agreement) 5. C

(preposition) 6. D (missing referent) 7. A (fragment) 8. C
(pronoun agreement) 9. A (Run on) 10. B (proposition) 11. D
(fragment) 12. B (run on) 13. B (comma splice) 14. A
(preposition) 15. c(missing referent)

Section III: Writing

A. Narrative Task

1. told/informed
2. had been stolen.
3. solve.
4. A thief has stolen everything from a minister’s house.
5. requested/asked
6. tell
7. after an hour/some time
8. their palms
9. touch the donkey’s tail
10. Here is the thief.

B. Process Task

(1) _____________First, cut about seven or eight leaves from the ivy plant.
(2) _____________Make sure that you cut above where the leaf joins the stem, and cut at the same angle as the
leaf grows.
(3) _____________Then, fill the pan with water and place each leaf in the water.
(4) _____________ Let the leaves soak until they have roots that are about three to four inches long.
(5) ________x_____ Heat the oil, chili sauce, and garlic in a frying pan.
(6) ________x_____ Add the vegetables and fry them until they are soft.
(7) _____________Look for a place where there is plenty of sunlight, good drainage, and where no animals
can damage it.
(8) _____________Make sure that there is a fence in the location for the ivy to climb.
(9) _____________Next, hook the ivy leaves on to the fence or trellis so that the roots are almost touching the
ground.
(10) ______x_______ Add salt and pepper.
Answer Key: ENG 102 (INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION): REVIEW SHEET FINAL EXAM
Summer 2018

Section I: Reading Comprehension

A. (i) Neared (ii) Loved (iii) Crackling (iv) Blew

(v) Gloomy (vi) Rebuke
B. 1. adored 2. frightened 3. bored 4. landmarks 5.
twinkling
C. 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T

1. The first lesson took place in the alley in front of our house. While I sat in the passenger seat, he explained the
devices in the car. I was particularly frightened by the gear shift, which was sticking out of the floorboard. However,
my father patiently lectured on the different floor pedals, the turn signals, and, my favorite, the car horn.

2. Sleeping is quite necessary before exams because it helps you to awake with a refreshed mind next day so that
you can prepare yourself for the exam.

Section II: Editing

1. C (preposition) 2. D (fragment) 3. B (run on) 4. B (pronoun agreement) 5. C (preposition)

6. A (run on) 7. D (sexism) 8. B (fragment) 9. C (preposition) 10. A (pronoun
agreement)

Section III: Writing

A. Narrative Task
1. been married to
2. plants
3. needed the money
4. tile-maker
5. asked.
6. how she was and how all things went with her
7. to complain
8. dry
9. sell
10. rain.

B. Process Task

(1) _____________First, find out if you need a visa for the country that you want to visit.
(2) _____________ Make sure you have enough time to apply for it before you buy your ticket.
(3) _____________ After you’ve found out about visas, you should research airfares and timetables.
(4) _____x________ Let the leaves soak until they have roots that are about three to four inches long.
(5) _____________ Next, look for the best flight for you.
(6) _____________While you’re researching flights, you can also ask your travel agent about getting a good deal
on a hotel.
(7) _____x________ Look for a place where there is plenty of sunlight, good drainage, and where no animals can
damage it.
(8) _____________ If you haven’t already done it, the next step is to learn about places to visit, the weather, the
food, and other details about the country.
(9) ______x_______ Then, fill the pan with water and place each leaf in the water.
(10) _____________ Finally, on the day of your flight, make sure you go to the airport at least two hours before your
flight.