ASSOCIATION OF ENGLISH TEACHERS

Mangalore University
Department of English
ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE, LANGUAGE (AECC)
GENERIC ENGLISH (As per NEP 2020)
I Semester B.C.A
QUESTION BANK
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 60

UNIT- I
I. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it: 5x1=5
(Choose any one passage, 5 questions on the passage, each carrying 1 mark)
1. Information is stored in audio/video tapes by magnetising them. These tapes are actually
long, thin plastic films coated with a magnetic material, mainly iron oxide.

Likewise, the player has a recording head which consists of a coil of a wire wound around
a circular piece of iron with a small gap. Any current passing through the wire would
produce a magnetic field around it.

Information (voice or image or any data) to be stored is converted into electric signals (by
a microphone) amplified and fed to the recorder head. As the current varies in accordance
with the image or sound (input signals) to be recorded, it produces a varyıng magnetic
field.

When the tape is run through the small gap present in the recording head, the varying
magnetic field magnetises the particles on the tape rearranged their moments in
accordance with the variation in the input signal.

To reproduce the Signal recorded, the tape is again run past the recording/playing head
which senses the magnetic field along the tape. This induces a varying current in the coil.
This current is amplified and fed to the speaker or TV to reproduce the original message.

a) How is information stored in audio/video tapes?

b) How does a wire produce magnetic field?
c) How is the information fed to the recorder?
d) How does the tape reproduce the recorded signal?
e) Information is converted into_____.

2. Clouds are masses of tiny water droplets and ice crystals that float in the air. As such they
do not have any colour. But some look white and some grey. Some change shape
continuously as parts of the cloud evaporate when they come into contact with the warmer
air.
 Clouds are classified mainly by their appearance dimension, shape structure and texture.
While stratus clouds are sheet-like, fair weather cumulus clouds consist of piled-up masses
of dazzlingly white clouds. They are made of water droplets. Cirrus clouds are curly white
made of ice crystals at higher altitudes. In these clouds, water droplets or ice crystals are
loosely packed and so light can pass through them without much loss in intensity.
Some of the clouds which cause rain are the stratus and stratocumulus clouds which are
near-earth clouds. Stratocumulus clouds are not as thick as stratus clouds and so they have
light and dark areas.
Altostratus clouds form smooth white or grey sheets across the sky. Sometimes these
clouds are so thick that the Sun or the Moon cannot be seen through it. At times the
difference in thickness may cause relatively light patches between dark parts but the
surface of the clouds do not show any relief.
Nimbostratus are low, amorphous and occur at higher altitudes. These are dark, grey and
uniform. Cumulonimbus are the main rain clouds which are black. This is because light
cannot penetrate through them as they are deep and densely packed with water droplets,
ice and snow particles.
If we look from an aircraft, flying at high altitudes, these clouds will look dazzlingly
white, as they reflect all the light falling on them. But for an observer on the ground the
clouds may look black and be raining. Clouds are thus white and black at the same time!

a) Why do some clouds change shape?

b) How are clouds classified?
c) What are Cirrus clouds?
d) How do Altostratus clouds block the sun and the moon?
e) Why do clouds look dazzling white when viewed from high altitudes?

3. Our eyes are lubricated by tears that are produced by glands around the eye.\
There are two types of tears: moisturising tears and reflex tears Moisturising tears are
produced continuously, while reflex tears are produced in response to irritation or emotion.
Dry eye syndrome is a condition in which production of moisturising tears is dramatically
reduced, making the eyes feel scratchy and look red. When the eyes become irritated,
some people experience reflex tearing, which is why tearing can also be a symptom of dry
eye syndrome. In addition, people with dry eyes sometimes find they can no longer
comfortably wear contact lenses. There are many possible causes of dry eyes. The most
common cause is age, because production of moisturizing tears decreases as people grow
older. In women, hormonal changes- especially those associated with pregnancy or
menopause - can result in dry eyes. Environmental irritants may also play a role. The
treatment is lubrication.
There area number of excellent "artificial tear" products that should be used according to
your doctor's recommendation. If lubrication doesn't relieve the problem, a punctual plug
can be used.
This is a tiny plastic device that fits snugly in the duct that drains tears from the eye into
the nose. This plug prevents the tears from draining increasing the level of moisturizing
tears in the eye. I haven't heard of any research suggesting that air purifiers are beneficial
for people with dry eye syndrome. Air humidifiers, on the other hand, appear to help. It's
also important to protect the eyes from strong air currents, such as those produced by
 overhead fans or automobile air vents. Finally, be sure to tell your doctor about all the
medications you are taking because some drugs, such as antihistamines, may aggravate dry
eye.

a) When do eyes produce reflect tears?

b) What is dry eye syndrome?
c) Mention any one symptom of dry eye syndrome.
d) What is a punctual plug?
e) Are air purifiers helpful for people with dry eye syndrome?

4. The rings around Saturn were first identified by astronomer Galileo Galilei in 1610. It was,
however, Dutch Physicist Christian Huygens, who in 1659, recognised them as a broad,
flat, thin ring, separated from the body of the plant.
In 1675, the Italian Astronomer G.D. Cassini identified two rings around it. Until 1969, it
was believed that there were just three rings around Saturn "A", "B", and "C" and 151; "A"
being the outermost and "C", close and to the planet. In 1969, the fourth ring was
discovered by Pierre Guoria and soon, another one was also identified.
Pioneer satellite Data (1971) had indicated that there was one more ring ("F"). French
Astronomer, Edourd Albert Roche in 1849 postulated that the rings were the remnants of a
satellite that strayed too close to Saturn and due to which reason, disintegrated. His theory
was that, if a satellite approaches its primary, closer than a certain distance (known as
"Roche Limit" & 151 2.44 times the radius of the planet), the satellite would break up and
the broken pieces would gradually get distributed around the planet in a circular path.
The distance of the rings of Saturn are within the "Roche limit". This would suggest that
the rings are the remnants of a disintegrated satellite only.
The present thinking is that the rings are made up of countless small objects (varying in
size from very small grains to small chunks of rocky material, covered by ice) and that
each revolves around Saturn in its own orbit like a satellite.
That the rings contain particulate matter has been confirmed by the fact that Rings "A" and
"C" exhibit certain transparency due to which, the body of Saturn could be seen through
them, as also the light from the stars.
Furthermore, the satellite of Saturn are not completely eclipsed too, when they pass into
the shadow of the rings. Very little information is available as to the precise composition
of the matter in the rings. As per the observations of C.P. Kupier (1952), the Infra Red
Spectrum is similar to the reflection spectrum of hoar-frost.
It is quite likely that these particles must have been of much bigger size earlier (even some
metres in diameter), but these might have been a continuous reduction in their sizes due to
their abrasion with objects like the meteoroids. Scientists are of the view that the
continuous erosion may ultimately (at a far distant future) result in the rings slowly
vanishing for ever!

a) Who discovered the rings of the Saturn for the first time?
b) What did Christian Huygens recognize about rings of Saturn?
c) Who discovered the fourth ring around Saturn and when?
 d) What did Edourd Albert Roche postulate about Saturn’s rings?
e) What are the observations of C.P. Kupier?

II. Using the following details, write a Bibliography in MLA format: 3

(Choose Any One)
a) Title of the book: Lifting the Veil
Publisher: Modern Classics
Author: Ismat Chughtai
Place of publication: Gurugram
Year of publication: 2009
b) Title of the book: You Can Win
Publisher: Macmillan
Author: Shiv Khera
Place of publication: Delhi
Year of publication: 2002
c) Title of the book: The Zahir
Publisher: Harper Collins
Author: Paulo Coelho
Place of publication: Kolkata
Year of publication: 2004
d) Title of the book: A Painted House
Publisher: Arrow Classics
Author: John Grisham
Place of publication: Bombay
Year of publication: 2010

III. Write a paragraph based on the information provided in the following pie chart/bar chart:
(Any One) 5
In the following Pie Chart the percentage of students enrolled in different extracurricular
activities in ABC College, Bengaluru has been shown. You are required to interpret the Pie
Chart and write a paragraph.
Note: The total number of students in the College is 1200.
 Or
Interpret the following bar diagram in a paragraph. The diagram shows how many people
like the following fruits.

Study this Pie Chart with the percentage of expenditure incurred by an individual on various
aspects a monthly basis. You are required to interpret the Pie Chart and write a paragraph.
Note: The total expenditure 20000.

IV. Answer any five of the following in two sentences each: 5x2=10
1. Questions on Advertisement: (any one)
 a) What are the benefits of advertising?
b) Mention any two purposes of advertising .
c) How is advertising done?
d) What are the different steps to create effective advertisements?
2. Questions on Brochure:(any one )
a) What is a brochure ?
b) Why are brochures used ?
c) What are the different ways of distributing brochures ?
d) What are the different steps to be followed while creating an effective brochure ?
3. Question on Listening vs Hearing
&
4. Question on Listening vs Hearing: (any two)

a) What are the four skills of communication?

b) What is hearing?
c) What is listening?
d) What are the two types of listening skill?
e) What is discriminative listening?
f) What is comprehensive listening?
g) What are the sub-divisions of comprehensive listening?
h) What is the difference between hearing and listening?
i) What are the three stages of listening activity?
j) Mention a few points for good listening.

5. Questions on Verbal and Non-verbal Communication

&
6. Question on Verbal and Non-verbal Communication (Any TWO)

a) What are the benefits of active listening skill?

b) What are the verbal signs of active listening?
c) What are the non-verbal signs of active listening?
d) What is active listening?
e) What are the techniques used in active listening?
f) What is summarization?
g) What is clarification?
h) What are the points to be remembered in active listening?

UNIT- II

V. Answer any two of the following in four sentences: 2x2=4

(Introducing oneself/others, Making requests, Offering help, Congratulating others, Making
enquiry, Seeking permission)
1. You are reporting to your new job .How would you introduce yourself to your manager.
2. How would you introduce your colleague to your family?
3. You want to borrow books from your teacher.
 4. You want to help your friend to order a book online.
5. Your classmate has won a trophy in athletics. How would you congratulate him?
6. Write an email to Blue Star Resorts enquiring about the facilities they offer for a
holiday trip.
7. How will you seek permission from the Principal of the college to conduct an inter-
collegiate sports event?
8. How would you seek permission from your father to go on a picnic with your
classmates?

VI. Answer any one of the following in four sentences: 3x1=3

(Question on giving instructions)

1. How will you instruct your friend to download information from Google?
2. How will you direct your sister to apply for a scholarship?
3. How to direct a tourist to famous destinations in your area?
4. How will you instruct your friend to prepare a speech?

VII. Do as directed:
1. Choose the correct form of the verb given in brackets: (Any TWO) 2x1=2

(Subject-verb agreement)

a) Children …. (love)to play .

b) Hemanth …..(go)to work regularly
c) Apples …..(be )good for health.
d) One of the issues …..(be) taken for discussion.
e) Most of the students …..(attend ) the programme yesterday

2. Choose the right answer from the options given and complete the following questions
(Any two) 2x1=2
a) ____ if I borrow your pen?
b) ____ of any help to you?
c) ____ possible for you to drop me till the bus stop?
d) ____ know your name?
e) ____ the way to the hospital?
f) ____ a particular model in mind?
(Will it be, Do you have, Can I be, Could you tell me, May I, Do you Mind)

3. Add suitable question tags (Any Two) 2x1=2

a) They are prepared for the matter ….?

b) My job is to arrange this …..?
c) Daniel has not arrived yet ….?
d) She will answer this …?
e) My brother manages the estate ……?
f) I shall inform him…..?
g) The girls can solve this …..?
 h) I am not answerable to him ….?
i) Reeta won’t accept this ….?
j) They haven’t finished dinner yet ……?

4. Complete the following sentences using the word given in brackets and the suitable suffix
from the given list (Any TWO) 2x1=2

a) M. S Dhoni’s performance as a cricket player was_______. (Phenomenon)

b) Ratan Tata is famous for his ______. (Generous)
c) New variant of Covid-19 virus is spreading _____ (rapid) the world over.
d) There is so much ____ (similar) between Radhika and her Mother.
e) ____ (kind) is a great virtue.
f) Latha Mangeshkar is a ____ (legend) singer.
(,ary,ly,sity,ness,ity,al)

5. Rewrite the sentences using the appropriate linkers given within the brackets:
(Any TWO) 2x1=2

a) They continued playing …….. the heavy rain .

b) ……….the guard blew the whistle, the crowd dispersed.
c) Tina was offered a job in a college ……she preferred to work in a company.
d) ……..the regular salary, she was provided special allowances.
e) Meera …..her friend is coming for the party .

(in addition to, as well as, but ,in spite of ,as soon as.)
UNIT- III
I. Answer the following in about 100 words each: 2x5=10
1. (Question on Poetry)
OR
2. (Question on Poetry)
3. (Question on Prose)
OR
4. (Question on Prose)
II. Answer any one of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10
1. Question on Prose
2. Question on Prose
 Part 2 - Course Book - Treasure Trove I 28 hours
Mangalore University
4hrs
Letter to A Teacher The School of Barbiana

The Conjuror’s Revenge Stephen Leacock 4hrs

I Have A Dream Martin Luther King Jr. 4hrs

The Eyes are Not Here Ruskin Bond 4hrs

A Wrong Man in Workers’ Paradise Rabindranath Tagore 4 hrs

Ode to Autumn John Keats 3 hrs

Dover Beach Mathew Arnold 3 hrs

2 hrs
Still I Rise Maya Angelou

Prepared by:
Ms. M.S.Bharathy
Assistant Professor
Cauvery College, Gonikoppal