ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad

Faculty of Science and Technology

Semester-I, 2023-24
Test-2 Exam (BCA)
Course Code: EGL 111 Title: English Language Skills
Duration: 1 hour Max marks: 20
Date: 30-10-2023 Weightage: 20%
Part-A
Multiple Choice Questions (1x5 = 5 M)

1. "The conflict between the government and the Collegium over the appointment
process is quite pronounced and often reaches a flashpoint."

In the above sentence select the most appropriate synonym for the word 'pronounced'
from the options below:

a. Imperceptible
b. Unnoticeable
c. Noticeable
d. Hidden

Ans: c. Noticeable

2. Choose the correct antonym of the given word 'Reward'

a. Penalty
b. Demotion
c. Retribution
d. Forteiture

Ans: a. Penalty

3. If your friend tells you that he is feeling "under the weather", a fitting reply would
be,
a. Please carry an umbrella.
b. Be careful of hailstorm.
c. Please take rest.
d. It'll be sunny tomorrow!

Ans: c. Please take rest

4. Choose the correct word to substitute the underlined portion of the sentence:

I can see that you have written the answer, but the handwriting is not clear enough to be
read.
 a. Illogical
b. Illegible
c. Illreadable
d. Unethical

Ans: b. Illegible

5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

The bird flew _____ the mountain before coming to perch _______ the branch of the tree.

Ans: over, on

Part-B

Answer the following questions. (2 x 3 = 6 M)

1. Look at the specific times, days, dates, and longer periods of time given in the below picture.
Make a meaningful sentence about each picture using a suitable preposition. (0.5 x 6 =3M)

1. Answers: Students will write sentences for each picture above using the following
preposition in their sentences. (0.5 x 3 = 6 Marks)

A. On, B. In, C. At, D. In, E. On, F. In

2. Read the following sentences and define the bold word based on the context clue. Then
identify which of the four types of clues is used. (0.5+0.5 x 3=3M)
a. Sanjay is usually gregarious, although sometimes he does like to be alone.
b. The man was churlish – rude, sullen and absolutely ill-mannered.
c. Arjun had a reputation for doing perilous activities. He loved to ride a racing bike
without a helmet, climb mountains without a safety rope, and ride in a speedboat
without a life preserver.
2. Answers: Meaning - 0.5 Mark & Clue - 0.5 Mark

a. gregarious: talkative/sociable/Extrovert; Clue: Antonym (Contrast)

b. churlish: rude/unfriendly/unpleasant; Clue: Synonym (Repeat)
c. perilous: Dangerous/adventurous/risky/unsafe; Clue: Explanation (Definition)

Part-C
Answer the following questions. (2x4.5= 9M)

1. (a) The following given is a topic for debate. Write THREE best arguments (affirmative)
and counterarguments (Rebuttals) for the same. The counterarguments should be made
based on the affirmatives. They cannot be unrelated counterarguments. [CO2 PO8] (3
Marks)

Topic: The death penalty should be abolished.

Affirmative statements Negative statements (Rebuttals)

There is always a risk of executing The risk of innocent people getting

innocent people. punishment is not only there for the
death penalty. When it is the death
penalty there will be less chances of
injustice, since it is related to someone's
life.

The death penalty is incompatible with Death is a natural consequence of life.

human rights and human dignity And only with such severe punishments
will there be a fear of not committing
crimes.

The death penalty discriminates against The law in these contexts would not risk
minorities and poor. showing discrimination since it would
affect the morale of the society.
(b) List out at least one expression/phrase that can be used during the following
situations in a debate (1.5 Marks)

1. Expressing agreement - Yes, I agree with you.

2. Expressing disagreement - I would not agree with that point
3. Adding a point to continue with the same line of argument. - Continuing with
what has already been mentioned/stated/said…

Any phrase or statement which reflects these expressions appropriately will be

considered for marking.
 2. Give meaning for the given phrasal verbs (2.5 Marks) and write a story of 6
sentences using the same phrasal verbs. (The tense of the verbs can be changed).
[CO1 PO10] (2Marks)
a. Take over - assume control of something
b. Call of - Cancel something which is scheduled to happen
c. Lay off - When someone is asked to leave their job
d. Carry out - to do something that you have said you will do ri have been asked
to do.
e. Carry on - to continue to do something.

Any story written by the students reflecting the exact meaning of the above phrasal verbs
will be marked.

● Using all 5 phrasal verbs - 2 Marks

● Using 4 phrasal verbs - 1.5 Marks
● Using 3 phrasal verbs - 1 Mark
● Using 2 phrasal verbs - 0.5