DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES

REGULATION - 2021
OHS351 - ENGLISH FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS
Class / Sem.: IV-CSE / 07
UNIT - I - ORIENTATION & ESSENTIALS FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS
PART – A
Q. No Questions BT Level CO
1. Correct the spelling mistake in the following word: definately, UNDERSTAND CO1
enterprenuer, seperate, occurence. BT-L2
2. (a) Choose the correct word and rewrite the sentences: UNDERSTAND CO1
She is very good at _ _ _ (accept / except) all kinds of challenges. BT-L2
(b) Please _ _ _ (advise / advice) me on what to do next.
3. (a) Expand the word "UNICEF." REMEMBER CO1
(b) Write the full form of "RADAR." BT-L1
4. Gear is to Machine as Transistor is to: UNDERSTAND CO1
(a) circuit, (b) resistor, (c) capacitor, (d) diode BT-L2
5. (a) Pen : Writer :: Brush : ? REMEMBER CO1
(b) Doctor : Patient :: Teacher : ? BT-L1
6. Give the meaning of the idiom ‘a blessing in disguise’. REMEMBER CO1
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7. One who studies stars and planets. Give one word. REMEMBER CO1
BT-L1
PART – B
1. Identify the relationship in the first pair of words and apply the
same logic to complete the second pair.
(a) Knife : Cut :: Pen : ?
(b) Fire : Heat :: Ice : ? Understand
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(c) Bird : Wings :: Fish : ? BT- L2
(d) Pediatrician : Child :: Cardiologist : ?
(e) Seed : Tree :: Caterpillar : ?
(f) Selfless : Altruistic :: Greedy : ?
2. Replace the following phrases with one-word substitutions:
(a) A person who opposes war or violence.
(b) A government by the rich.
(c) A person who is indifferent to pain or pleasure. REMEMBER
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(d) Choose the correct word from the pair and justify your choice: BT-L1
(e) (Affect/Effect) The medicine had a strange _ _ _ on him.
(f) (Compliment/Complement) Her scarf nicely _ _ _ her dress.
(g)(Principle/Principal) The school _ _ gave a speech on moral _ _.
3. What is word substitution? Give examples. REMEMBER
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BT-L1
4. Explain the different formats of competitive exams with suitable REMEMBER
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examples. BT-L1
5. Differentiate between ‘verbal reasoning’ and ‘logical reasoning’ Understand
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with examples. BT- L2
UNIT - II - GRAMMAR
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Q. No Questions BT Level CO
Remember
1. They built a bridge. (Change into passive) CO2
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Remember
2. Convert to reported speech: He said, “I will help you tomorrow.” CO2
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Identify the correct subject-verb agreement:
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3. Neither the manager nor the employees _ _ _ responsible. CO2
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(a) is (b) are (c) were (d) being
Rearrange into a meaningful sentence: Understand
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a / played / match / we / yesterday / cricket BT- L2
Improve the sentence by making it clearer. “The dog that belongs to my Remember
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neighbour is very big and it barks loudly all the time.” BT- L1
Improve the sentence to correct grammar: Remember
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“She don’t like going to the park because it’s too crowded.” BT- L1
Complete the sentence: The primary function of a heat exchanger is to Remember
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___. BT- L1
PART – B
1. Improve the sentences
(a) The machine operate smoothly under heavy load. (Improve
the sentence)
(b) Engineers designs the circuits carefully. (Correct the error)
(3) The software help to analyze the data quickly. (Fix the verb
form)
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(4) The load are applied gradually to the structure. (Correct (13) CO2
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subject-verb agreement)
(e) The power plant generate electricity efficiently. (Improve the
verb agreement)
(f) The material have high tensile strength. (Fix the error)
(g) The sensor detects the temperature and sends data. (Make the
sentence clearer)
2. Fill-in-the-blanks focusing on adjectives, adverbs, and
prepositions:
The new bridge design is exceptionally _ _ _ _ _ (a) and _ _ _ _ _
(b). The engineers worked _ _ _ _ _ (c) to ensure the structure can
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withstand heavy traffic and _ _ _ _ _ (d) weather conditions. The (13) CO2
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materials used are _ _ _ _ _ (e) resistant to corrosion, which
increases the bridge’s lifespan _ _ _ _ _ (f) harsh environments.
The construction was completed _ _ _ _ _ (g) schedule, much to
the satisfaction of the project managers.
3. Complete the story using correct grammar and verb tenses:
Last summer, I _ _ _ _ _ (decide) to visit my grandparents in the
countryside. The journey _ _ _ _ _ (be) long but enjoyable. When I
_ _ _ _ _ (arrive), they _ _ _ _ _ (welcome) me warmly. Every
morning, we _ _ _ _ _ (walk) through the fields and _ _ _ _ _ UNDERSTAND
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(collect) fresh fruits. One day, while we _ _ _ _ _ (explore) the BT-L2
forest, we suddenly _ _ _ _ _ (hear) a strange noise. At first, we _ _
_ _ _ (be) scared, but then we _ _ _ _ _ (realize) it _ _ _ _ _ (be) just
a family of deer. After that, our days _ _ _ _ _ (pass) happily with
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 4. Rearrange the following phrases (Jumbled Sentences) into
meaningful sentences:
(a) reading / is / she / a / book / interesting
(b) the / park / children / playing / are / in
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(c) completed / project / the / has / team / the (13) CO2
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(d) always / is / punctual / he
(e) a / bought / new / car / they / yesterday
(f) quickly / the / ran / dog / after / ball
(g) an / wrote / essay / I / yesterday
5. Convert the following into reported speech:
(a) He said, “I work in a software company.”
(b) She said, “I visited my grandparents last weekend.”
(c) He asked, “Do you like coffee?” Understand
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(d) She asked, “Where are you going?” BT- L2
(e) The teacher said, “Complete your homework.”
(f) He said, “I am learning Python.”
(g) She asked, “Are you coming to the party?”
UNIT - 3 - READING
PART - A
Q. No Questions BT Level CO
What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting idea in a Remember
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paragraph? BT- L1
What is the difference between fact and opinion? Understand
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What is ‘scanning’? Remember
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BT- L1
What role do transition words play in linking ideas? Remember
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What is ‘reading diverse texts’? Understand
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BT- L2
Name two common speed reading techniques. Remember
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What is the role of examples in supporting ideas? Understand
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BT- L2
PART – B
1. How can linking ideas in a passage improve coherence?
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Illustrate with examples of common linking words and linking CO3
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phrases.
2. Last Saturday, Tom visited the city zoo with his family. They
saw many animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and
penguins. Tom’s favorite was the elephant because it was so big
and gentle. The family spent three hours at the zoo, and they
also stopped by the food court to eat sandwiches and ice cream.
Before leaving, they bought souvenirs from the gift shop, Understand
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including a stuffed lion and a postcard. BT- L2
Answer the questions to know the specific information and
details:
(a) Which animals did Tom see at the zoo?
(b) What was Tom’s favorite animal?
(c) How long did Tom’s family spend at the zoo?

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 3. How do transition words assist in linking ideas and improving Understand
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flow in reading passages? Give examples. BT- L2
4. Describe the process of identifying the main idea and Understand
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supporting details in a passage with examples. BT- L2
5. Describe how summarising can be used to improve your speed Understand
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and efficiency in reading comprehension tasks. BT- L2
UNIT - 4 - WRITING
PART - A
Q. No Questions BT Level CO
What is the purpose of a mind map in pre-writing? Understand
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Use a mind map to plan a descriptive paragraph on the topic “Describe Understand
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your dream house”. BT- L2
What are the components of a well structured paragraph? Understand
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Write any two cohesive devices used for contrast. Understand
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What is the function of a concluding sentence in a paragraph? Understand
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How does drafting improve the final quality of a written work? Understand
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What is a thesis statement? Understand
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PART – B
1. Create a mind map for the topic “The Impact of Social Media on Understand
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Engineering Education”. Explain how it helps in essay writing. BT- L2
2. Write a well-structured Statement of Purpose (SOP) for applying Understand
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to a Master’s program in Computer Engineering. BT- L2
3. Describe how pictures or images can be used effectively for Understand
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descriptive writing. Give an example using a technical image. BT- L2
4. Write a professional Email to a company requesting an (13)
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internship opportunity. Follow appropriate format and CO4
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structure.
5. You are asked to write an essay on the topic:
“The Role of Social Media in Shaping Youth Culture.”
Before writing the essay, complete the following tasks:
(a) Prepare a mind map with at least 4 main points and sub-
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points. (13) CO4
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(b) Write a well-structured introduction (4–5 sentences).
(c) Develop one body paragraph with clear organisation,
cohesion, and use of cohesive devices.
(d) Suggest a suitable concluding statement for your essay.
UNIT - 5 - LISTENING AND SPEAKING
PART - A
Q. No Questions BT Level CO
1. What are signpost words in a listening passage? Understand
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BT- L2
2. What is sentence stress? Give an example. Understand
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3. What is dysfluency in speech? Remember
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4. What are stress, rhythm, and intonation? Remember
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5. What is the function of brainstorming in a group discussion? Understand
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6. What does it mean to ‘listen for specific information’? Understand
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7. Name two ways to introduce yourself in a professional context. Understand
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PART – B
1. Write an anecdote about a memorable event in your life. Understand
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BT- L2
2. What are the self-practice strategies to speak well in English? Understand
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Write briefly. BT- L2
3. Write a personal introduction for a job interview, including
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relevant academic and personal details. Use proper opening (13) CO5
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phrases.
4. Discuss how brainstorming helps in group discussions and oral (13) Understand
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presentations. Provide an example session. BT- L2
5. Write a dialogue between two students discussing their views on Understand
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online learning. Focus on interactive communication. BT- L2