MANGALORE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)

For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards

Question Paper Pattern

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 Mangalore University
Department of English
English
(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)
For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards

Question Paper Pattern

For BA
I Semester

Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80

Section A – Prose (20 marks)

I. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10

1. One essay type/long answer question on prose
2. One essay type/long answer question on prose
3. One essay type/long answer question on prose
4. One essay type/long answer question on prose

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on prose
2. One short answer question on prose
3. One short answer question on prose
4. One short answer question on prose
5. One short answer question on prose

Section B – Poetry (20 marks)

II. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10
1. One essay type/long answer question on poem
2. One essay type/long answer question on poem
3. One essay type/long answer question on poem
4. One essay type/long answer question on poem
 B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on poem
2. One short answer question on poem
3. One short answer question on poem
4. One short answer question on poem
5. One short answer question on poem

Section C – Grammar and Composition (40 marks)

Unit I

III. Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it: 5x1=05

IV. Using the following details write a bibliography in MLA format 3

V. Write a paragraph based on the information provided in the following pie-chart/bar

diagram 5

VI. Answer any five of the following in two sentences each 5x2=10
(Six questions to be given)
(Questions on listening vs hearing, non-verbal and verbal signs of active listening,
advertisements, brochures)

Unit II
VII. Answer any two of the following in four sentences each 2x2=04
(Introducing oneself/others, request, enquiry, offering help, congratulating, seeking
permission)

VIII. Answer any one of the following in four sentences 1x3=03

(Giving instructions)

IX. Do as directed:
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in brackets 2x1=02
(Concord)
2. Choose the right answer from the options given and complete the following
questions. 2x1=02
 (Question forms)
3. Add suitable question tags to the following 2x1=02
(Question tags)
4. Complete the following sentences using the word within brackets and a suitable
suffix from the given list 2x1=02
(Derivatives – suffix)
5. Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate linkers given within the
brackets 2x1=02
(Linkers)

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 Mangalore University
Department of English

English
(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)
For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards

Question Paper Pattern

For BA
II Semester

Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80

Section A – Prose (20 marks)

I. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10

1. One essay type/long answer question on prose
2. One essay type/long answer question on prose
3. One essay type/long answer question on prose
4. One essay type/long answer question on prose

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on prose
2. One short answer question on prose
3. One short answer question on prose
4. One short answer question on prose
5. One short answer question on prose

Section B – Poetry (20 marks)

II. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10
1. One essay type/long answer question on poem
2. One essay type/long answer question on poem
3. One essay type/long answer question on poem
4. One essay type/long answer question on poem

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on poem
 2. One short answer question on poem
3. One short answer question on poem
4. One short answer question on poem
5. One short answer question on poem

Section C – Grammar and Composition (40 marks)

Unit I

III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Identify the central theme of the passage 2

IV. Do as directed
1. Choose the right synonym from the passage for the underlined word in the
sentences given below: 2x1=02
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate antonym of the word underlined in the
sentences given below: 2x1=02
3. Fill in the blanks by modifying the words given in brackets by adding a suitable
prefix or suffix 4x1=04
(Two prefix questions and two suffix questions)
4. Match the word in Column A with the right collocation given in Column B
2x1=02
Unit II
V. Do as directed:
1. Rewrite any three of the following sentences in reported speech 3x1=03
a. Declarative sentence to be given
b. Declarative sentence to be given
c. Imperative sentence to be given
d. Interrogative sentence to be given
2. Write a dialogue in ten to twelve sentences choosing any one of the situations
given below 1x5=05
(two situations to be given)
3. Write a paragraph in about 100 words on any one of the topics given below
(two topics to be given) 1x5=05
4. Write a speech in about 100 words on any one of the topics/situations given
below
1x5=05
a. Welcome speech
b. Introducing a Chief Guest to an audience
c. Argumentative speech

5. Write an essay in about 200 words on any one of the topics given below. Use
the hints given below the topic to develop the essay 1x10=10
(two topics to be given)

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 Mangalore University
Department of English

English
(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)
For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards

Question Paper Pattern

For BSc
I Semester

Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80

Section A – Prose (20 marks)

I. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10

1. One essay type/long answer question on prose
2. One essay type/long answer question on prose
3. One essay type/long answer question on prose
4. One essay type/long answer question on prose

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on prose
2. One short answer question on prose
3. One short answer question on prose
4. One short answer question on prose
5. One short answer question on prose

Section B – Poetry (20 marks)

II. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10
1. One essay type/long answer question on poem
2. One essay type/long answer question on poem
3. One essay type/long answer question on poem
4. One essay type/long answer question on poem

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on poem
 2. One short answer question on poem
3. One short answer question on poem
4. One short answer question on poem
5. One short answer question on poem

Section C – Grammar and Composition (40 marks)

Unit I

III. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions set on it: 5x1=05

IV. Using the following details write a bibliography in MLA format 3

V. Write a paragraph on the information provided in the following pie-chart/bar

diagram 5

VI. Answer any five of the following in two sentences each 5x2=10
(Questions on listening vs hearing, active listening, types of listening, barriers to
listening, advertisements, brochures)

Unit II
VII. Answer any two of the following in four sentences each 2x2=04
(Introducing oneself/others, request, enquiry, permission, offering help,
congratulating)

VIII. Answer any one of the following in four sentences 1x3=03

(Giving instructions – to do a task, to use a device, giving directions)

IX. Do as directed:
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in brackets 2x1=02
(Concord)
2. Choose the right answer from the options given and complete the following
questions. 2x1=02
(Question forms)
3. Add suitable question tags to the following 2x1=02
(Question tags)
4. Complete the following sentences using the word within brackets and a
suitable suffix from the given list 2x1=02
(Derivatives – suffix)
5. Rewrite the following sentences using appropriate linkers given within the
brackets 2x1=02
(Two questions to be given)
(Three linkers to be given within brackets)

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 Mangalore University
Department of English

English
(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)
For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards

Question Paper Pattern

For BSc
II Semester
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80

Section A – Prose (20 marks)

I. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10

1. One essay type/long answer question on prose
2. One essay type/long answer question on prose
3. One essay type/long answer question on prose
4. One essay type/long answer question on prose

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on prose
2. One short answer question on prose
3. One short answer question on prose
4. One short answer question on prose
5. One short answer question on prose

Section B – Poetry (20 marks)

II. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10
1. One essay type/long answer question on poem
2. One essay type/long answer question on poem
3. One essay type/long answer question on poem
4. One essay type/long answer question on poem

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on poem
 2. One short answer question on poem
3. One short answer question on poem
4. One short answer question on poem
5. One short answer question on poem

Section C – Grammar and Composition (40 marks)

Unit I

III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Suggest a suitable title for the passage 1

IV. Do as directed
1. Choose the right synonym from the above passage for the underlined word in
the sentences given below: 2x1=02
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate antonym of the word underlined in the
sentences given below: 2x1=02
3. i) Fill in the blanks with the correct homophone from the options given in
brackets: 1
ii) Fill in the blanks in the following sentence with a single homonym 1
(Two sentences to be given – blanks to be filled with a single homonym)
4. Fill in the blanks by modifying the words given in brackets by adding a
suitable prefix or suffix 2x1=02
5. i) Match the word in Column A with the right collocation given in Column B
1
ii) Fill in the blank with the right alternative given in brackets 1

Unit II
V. Do as directed:
1. Rewrite any four of the following sentences in reported speech 4x1=04
a. Declarative sentence to be given
b. Declarative sentence to be given
c. Imperative sentence to be given
d. Imperative sentence to be given
e. Interrogative sentence to be given
2. Write a dialogue in ten to twelve sentences choosing any one of the situations
given below 1x5=05
(two situations to be given)
3. Read the following passage and write a summary that is one-third of the original
passage. Ensure that the main points of the passage are covered in the summary
1x5=05
4. Write a speech in about 100 words on any one of the topics/situations given
below
1x5=05
a. Welcome speech
b. Introducing a Chief Guest to an audience
c. Argumentative speech
5. Write an essay in about 200 words on any one of the topics given below. Use
the hints given below the topic to develop the essay 1x10=10
(two topics to be given)

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 Mangalore University
Department of English

English
(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)
For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards

Question Paper Pattern

For BCom
I Semester
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80

Section A – Prose (20 marks)

I. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10

1. One essay type/long answer question on prose
2. One essay type/long answer question on prose
3. One essay type/long answer question on prose
4. One essay type/long answer question on prose

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on prose
2. One short answer question on prose
3. One short answer question on prose
4. One short answer question on prose
5. One short answer question on prose

Section B – Poetry (20 marks)

II. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10
1. One essay type/long answer question on poem
2. One essay type/long answer question on poem
3. One essay type/long answer question on poem
4. One essay type/long answer question on poem

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on poem
 2. One short answer question on poem
3. One short answer question on poem
4. One short answer question on poem
5. One short answer question on poem

Section C – Grammar and Composition (40 marks)

Unit I

III. A. Skim the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow: 3x1=03
(three questions to be given based on the paragraph)
B. Scan the following image/paragraph and answer the questions that follow:
(two questions to be given based on the paragraph) 2x1=02
IV. Using the following details write a bibliography in MLA format 3
V. Write an editorial on any one of the following topics in about 100 words 5
(two topics to be given)
VI. Design a brochure on any one of the following topics 4
(two topics to be given)
VII. 1. Drafting a covering letter for a post/job in response to an advertisement
Or
2. Writing an email covering letter 1x4=04

Unit II
VIII. Write a script in about eight sentences on the following
(answering the questions asked by the interviewer in an interview) 1x4=04

IX. Answer any one of the following in four sentences: 1x2=02

1. Introducing oneself/introducing others
2. Giving instructions
X. State whether the underlined parts in the following sentences are Phrases or
Clauses: 4x1=04
(Four sentences to be given – two each for phrases and clauses)
XI. Do as directed:
1. Fill in the blanks using the right form of tenses 2x1=02
 (two sentences to be given)
2. Fill in the blanks choosing the appropriate form of the verb given in brackets:
(two sentences to be given) 2x1=02
XII. Write a speech on any one of the following in about 100 words: 1x5=05
(two situations to be given – welcome speech, farewell speech, motivational speech)

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 Mangalore University
Department of English

English
(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)
For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards

Question Paper Pattern

For BCom
II Semester
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80

Section A – Prose (20 marks)

I. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10

1. One essay type/long answer question on prose
2. One essay type/long answer question on prose
3. One essay type/long answer question on prose
4. One essay type/long answer question on prose

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on prose
2. One short answer question on prose
3. One short answer question on prose
4. One short answer question on prose
5. One short answer question on prose

Section B – Poetry (20 marks)

II. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10
1. One essay type/long answer question on poem
2. One essay type/long answer question on poem
3. One essay type/long answer question on poem
4. One essay type/long answer question on poem

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
 1. One short answer question on poem
2. One short answer question on poem
3. One short answer question on poem
4. One short answer question on poem
5. One short answer question on poem

Section C – Grammar and Composition (40 marks)

Unit I
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Suggest a suitable caption for the above passage 2

IV. Do as directed
1. Choose the right synonym from the passage for the underlined word in the
sentences given below: 2x1=02
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate antonyms of the underlined words in the
sentences given below: 2x1=02
3. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with a single homonym: 2x1=02
4. Match the word in Column A with the right collocation given in Column B
2x1=02
Unit II
V. Do as directed:
1. Rewrite the following sentences in active or passive voice as directed: 5x1=05
a. Change from active to passive voice
b. Change from active to passive
c. Change from active to passive
d. Change from passive to active
e. Change into passive voice beginning the sentence with a given word
2. Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech 5x1=05
a. Declarative sentence to be given
b. Declarative sentence to be given
c. Imperative sentence to be given
d. Interrogative sentence to be given
 e. Exclamatory sentence to be given
3. Write a dialogue in about ten to twelve sentences choosing any one of the
situations given below
(two situations to be given) 1x5=05
Write a newspaper report in about 100 words on any one of the topics given
below 1x5=05
(two topics to be given)
4. Write an essay in about 200 words on any one of the topics given below. Use
the hints given below the topic to develop the essay 1x10=10
(two topics to be given)

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 Mangalore University
Department of English

English
(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)
For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards

Question Paper Pattern

For BBA
I Semester
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80

Section A – Prose (20 marks)

I. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10

1. One essay type/long answer question on prose
2. One essay type/long answer question on prose
3. One essay type/long answer question on prose
4. One essay type/long answer question on prose

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on prose
2. One short answer question on prose
3. One short answer question on prose
4. One short answer question on prose
5. One short answer question on prose

Section B – Poetry (20 marks)

II. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10
1. One essay type/long answer question on poem
2. One essay type/long answer question on poem
3. One essay type/long answer question on poem
4. One essay type/long answer question on poem

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on poem
 2. One short answer question on poem
3. One short answer question on poem
4. One short answer question on poem
5. One short answer question on poem

Section C – Grammar and Composition (40 marks)

Unit I

III. A. Skim the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow: 3x1=03
(three questions to be given based on the paragraph)
B. Scan the following image/paragraph and answer the questions that follow:
(two questions to be given based on the paragraph) 2x1=02

IV. Using the following details write a bibliography in MLA format 3

V. Write an editorial on any one of the following topics in about 100 words 5
(two topics to be given)

VI. Design a brochure on any one of the following topics 4

(two topics to be given)

VII. 1. Drafting a covering letter for a post/job in response to an advertisement

Or
2. Writing an email covering letter 1x4=04

Unit II
VIII. Write a script in about eight sentences on the following
(answering the questions asked by the interviewer in an interview) 1x4=04

IX. Answer any one of the following in four sentences: 1x2=02

1. Introducing oneself/introducing others
2. Giving instructions

X. State whether the underlined parts in the following sentences are Phrases or
Clauses: 4x1=04
 (Four sentences to be given – two each for phrases and clauses)
XI. Do as directed:
1. Fill in the blanks using the right form of tenses 2x1=02
(two sentences to be given)
2. Fill in the blanks choosing the appropriate form of the verb given in brackets:
(two sentences to be given) 2x1=02
XII. Write a speech on any one of the following in about 100 words: 1x5=05
(two situations to be given – welcome speech, vote of thanks, motivational
speech)

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 Mangalore University
Department of English

English
(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)
For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards

Question Paper Pattern

For BBA
II Semester
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80

Section A – Prose (20 marks)

I. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10

1. One essay type/long answer question on prose
2. One essay type/long answer question on prose
3. One essay type/long answer question on prose
4. One essay type/long answer question on prose

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on prose
2. One short answer question on prose
3. One short answer question on prose
4. One short answer question on prose
5. One short answer question on prose

Section B – Poetry (20 marks)

II. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10
1. One essay type/long answer question on poem
2. One essay type/long answer question on poem
3. One essay type/long answer question on poem
4. One essay type/long answer question on poem

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on poem
 2. One short answer question on poem
3. One short answer question on poem
4. One short answer question on poem
5. One short answer question on poem

Section C – Grammar and Composition (40 marks)

Unit I

I. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Suggest a suitable title for the passage 2

II. Do as directed
1. Choose the right synonym from the passage for the underlined word in the
sentences given below: 2x1=02
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate antonym of the word underlined in the
sentences given below: 2x1=02
3. i) Fill in the blanks with the correct homophone from the options given in
brackets: 1
ii) Fill in the blanks in the following sentence with a single homonym 1
(Two sentences to be given – blanks to be filled with a single homonym)
4. Fill in the blanks by modifying the words given in brackets by adding a suitable
prefix or suffix 2x1=02
5. i) Match the word in Column A with the right collocation given in Column B 1
ii) Fill in the blank with the right alternative given in brackets 1

Unit II
III. Do as directed:
1. Rewrite any three of the following sentences in reported speech 3x1=03
a. Declarative sentence to be given
b. Declarative sentence to be given
c. Imperative sentence to be given
d. Interrogative sentence to be given
2. Write a dialogue in ten to twelve sentences choosing any one of the situations
given below 1x5=05
(two situations to be given)

3. Read the following passage and write a summary that is one-third of the original
passage. Ensure that the main points of the passage are covered in the summary
1x5=05

4. Write a speech in about 100 words on any one of the topics/situations given
below
1x5=05
a. Welcome speech
b. Introducing a Chief Guest to an audience
c. Argumentative speech

5. Write an essay in about 200 words on any one of the topics given below. Use
the hints given below the topic to develop the essay 1x10=10
(two topics to be given)

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 Mangalore University
Department of English

English
(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)
For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards

Question Paper Pattern

For BCA
I Semester
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks:
80

Section A – Prose (20 marks)

I. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10

1. One essay type/long answer question on prose
2. One essay type/long answer question on prose
3. One essay type/long answer question on prose
4. One essay type/long answer question on prose

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on prose
2. One short answer question on prose
3. One short answer question on prose
4. One short answer question on prose
5. One short answer question on prose

Section B – Poetry (20 marks)

II. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10
1. One essay type/long answer question on poem
2. One essay type/long answer question on poem
3. One essay type/long answer question on poem
4. One essay type/long answer question on poem

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on poem
 2. One short answer question on poem
3. One short answer question on poem
4. One short answer question on poem
5. One short answer question on poem

Section C – Grammar and Composition (40 marks)

Unit I

III. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions set on it:
5x1=05

IV. Using the following details write a bibliography in MLA format 3

V. Write a paragraph based on the information provided in the following pie-chart/bar

diagram 5

VI. Answer any five of the following in two sentences each 5x2=10
(Questions on listening vs hearing, active listening, types of listening, skills of
communication, advertisement, brochure etc)

Unit II
VII. Answer any two of the following in four sentences each 2x2=04
(Introducing oneself/others, request, enquiry, seeking permission, offering help,
congratulating)

VIII. Answer any one of the following in four sentences 1x3=03

(Giving instructions – to do a task, to use a device, giving directions)

IX. Do as directed:
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in brackets 2x1=02
(Concord)
2. Choose the right answer from the options given and complete the following
questions. 2x1=02
(Question forms)
3. Add suitable question tags to the following 2x1=02
 (Question tags)
4. Complete the following sentences using the word within brackets and a suitable
suffix from the given list 2x1=02
(Derivatives – suffix)
5. Rewrite the following using an appropriate linker given within the brackets
(Linkers) 2x1=02

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 Mangalore University
Department of English

English
(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)
For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards

Question Paper Pattern

For BCA
II Semester
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks:
80

Section A – Prose (20 marks)

I. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10

1. One essay type/long answer question on prose
2. One essay type/long answer question on prose
3. One essay type/long answer question on prose
4. One essay type/long answer question on prose

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on prose
2. One short answer question on prose
3. One short answer question on prose
4. One short answer question on prose
5. One short answer question on prose

Section B – Poetry (20 marks)

II. A. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: 1x10=10
1. One essay type/long answer question on poem
2. One essay type/long answer question on poem
3. One essay type/long answer question on poem
4. One essay type/long answer question on poem

B. Answer any TWO of the following in about 100 words each: 2x05=10
1. One short answer question on poem
 2. One short answer question on poem
3. One short answer question on poem
4. One short answer question on poem
5. One short answer question on poem

Section C – Grammar and Composition (40 marks)

Unit I

III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Suggest a suitable title for the passage 2

IV. Do as directed
1. Choose the right synonym from the passage for the underlined word in the
sentences given below: 2x1=02
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate antonym of the word underlined in the
sentences given below: 2x1=02
3. i) Fill in the blanks with the correct homophone from the options given in
brackets:
1
ii) Fill in the blanks in the following sentence with a single homonym 1
(Two sentences to be given – blanks to be filled with a single homonym)
4. Fill in the blanks by modifying the words given in brackets by adding a suitable
prefix or suffix 2x1=02
5. i) Match the word in Column A with the right collocation given in Column B 1
ii) Fill in the blank with the right alternative given in brackets 1

Unit II
V. Do as directed:
1. Rewrite any three of the following sentences in reported speech 3x1=03
a. Declarative sentence to be given
b. Declarative sentence to be given
c. Imperative sentence to be given
d. Interrogative sentence to be given
2. Write a dialogue in ten to twelve sentences choosing any one of the situations
given below 1x5=05
(two situations to be given)

3. Read the following passage and write a summary that is one-third of the original
passage. Ensure that the main points of the passage are covered in the summary
1x5=05

4. Write a speech in about 100 words on any one of the topics/situations given
below
1x5=05
a. Welcome speech
b. Introducing a Chief Guest to an audience
c. Speech enlightening someone about something

5. Write an essay in about 200 words on any one of the topics/situations given
below. Use the hints given below the topic to develop the essay 1x10=10
(two topics to be given)

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 MANGALORE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)

For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards
Question Paper Pattern

I SEMESTER B.A. IN ENGLISH

TITLE OF THE COURSE: Reading Literature
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

Instructions: Answer questions from all sections

Section I - Poetry

I. Answer any four of the following in about 80-100 words each: 4 x 5 = 20

1. One question on poetry

2. One question on poetry

3. One question on poetry

4. One question on poetry

5. One question on poetry

6. One question on poetry

7. One question on poetry

8. One question on poetry

(Note: The question will be on the concepts. The texts are intended to help the students
to understand the concept in relation to the text.)

Section II - Drama

II. Answer the following in about 80-100 words each: 4 x 5 = 20

1. One question on drama

2. One question on drama

 3. One question on drama

4. One question on drama

(Note: The question will be on the concepts. The texts are intended to help the students
to understand the concept in relation to the text.)

Section III - Prose

III. Answer the following in about 80-100 words each: 4 x 5 = 20

1. One question on prose

2. One question on prose

3. One question on prose

4. One question on prose

(Note: The question will be on the concepts. The texts are intended to help the students
to understand the concept in relation to the text.)

Section IV - Literary Concepts and Devices

IV. Answer any five of the following in about 60-80 words each: 5 x 4 = 20

1. Question on literary concepts and devices - POETRY (a or b)

2. One question on literary concepts and devices – POETRY (a or b)

3. One question on literary concepts and devices – POETRY (a or b)

4. One question on literary concepts and devices – DRAMA (a or b or c)

5. One question on literary concepts and devices – DRAMA (a or b or c)

6. One question on literary concepts and devices – DRAMA (a or b or c)

7. One question on literary concepts and devices – PROSE

8. One question on literary concepts and devices – PROSE

9. One question on literary concepts and devices – PROSE

(Note: Expected response to above questions – 1) defining the concept/device, 2) a brief
explanation of the concept/device, 3) illustrating the concept/device with suitable
examples from the texts prescribed in the syllabus or other texts and 4) conclusion)

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 MANGALORE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
(State Education Policy – SEP Scheme)
For batches commencing from 2024-25 onwards
Question Paper Pattern

I SEMESTER B.A. IN ENGLISH

TITLE OF THE COURSE: Indian Writing in English
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

Instructions: Answer questions from all sections

Section I - History of Indian English Literature

I. Answer any one of the following in about 200 words: 1 x 10 = 10

1. One question on History of Indian English Literature (Vinay Dharwadker)

2. One question on History of Indian English Literature (M. K. Naik)

Section II - Novel

II. Answer any two of the following in about 200 words each: 2 x 10 = 20
1. One question on novel (Rajmohan’s Wife)

2. One question on novel (Rajmohan’s Wife)

3. One question on novel (Rajmohan’s Wife)

4. One question on novel (The Shadow Lines)

5. One question on novel (The Shadow Lines)

6. One question on novel (The Shadow Lines)

Section III - Poems

III. Answer any two of the following in about 200 words each: 2 x 10 = 20

1. One question on poem

 2. One question on poem

3. One question on poem

4. One question on poem

5. One question on poem

Section IV - Essays and Short Stories

IV. Answer any two of the following in about 200 words each: 2 x 10 = 20

1. One question on essay

2. One question on essay

3. One question on essay

4. One question on short story

5. One question on short story

6. One question on short story

Section V - Drama

V. Answer any one of the following in about 200 words: 1 x 10 = 10

1. One question on play

2. One question on play

3. One question on play

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