BA Marathi And English SEM II 2017 18 Oct 2017-18 COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q3 Questions are to be answered in full on the answer booklet
   • A) Match the word in column X with its antonym in Column Y: 02
   • i) shrink a) attack
   • B) Choose the odd word from the lists of synonyms given below: 02
   • C) Add the appropriate prefix/ suffix: 04
   • i) behavior is never appreciated
   • ii) Library deposits in the college refundable
   • iii) | want to travel free across the country
   • iv) The drain. system has become dysfunctional
   • D) Identify the root word: 02
   • i) malfunctioning
   • ii) fruitful
   • E) Choose the correct homophone: 02
   • i) Can | go to the party ? (too, two)
   • ii) | an email-to my aunt in Korea.(sent, scent)
   • F) Make two sentences with each homonyms to bring out at least two meanings. 04 Eg. bark a) Dogs bark at postmen
   • b) The bark of the tree was peeling off
   • i) address i) ii)
   • ii) fan i) ii) A0132 COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH II
   • Q.P. Code :03105
   • G) Choose the correct collocates: 02
   • i) Seat relax
   • ii) If
   • H) a) Give the noun form of the following: 02
   • i) attract
   • b) Give the verb form of the following:
   • i) beautiful
2. Q2 A) Edit the following passage for spelling, punctuation.and grammatical errors: [Rewrite the passage with the corrections underlined.] In 1895 ross received a gold madel and seventy five guineas for an essay that he wrote on the malaria. He was not interested in the prize but he was very pleased to be honoured it gave him the boost he needed to find the finel solution to the dreaded dicease. He knew that he was nearer the solution other medical man of his time. as soon as he got back to India he carried on his work on malaria 10 marks
   • B) Summarise the following passage in about and give suitable title: 10 New Caledonia is a cluster of islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is some 1,500 km east of Australia and the same distance north of New Zealand, just north of the Tropic of Capricorn. The main island, known as Grand Terre, is home to over 160,000 people — over 80% of the population of this French colony New Caledonia’s economy is based mainly on tourism and mining. About 25% of the world’s known nickel resources are found in New Caledonia. There are also significant deposits of cadmium, gold, and silver. In recent decades however, the mining industry has been down is becoming an increasingly integral part of the economy. The islands attract many wind surfers, scuba divers, and snorkelers The capital. city, Noumea, has a distinctly French ambience and offers many shops, museums, and restaurants with various French, Indonesian, Chinese, Italian, Mexcan, and Japanese food. The botanical and zoological gardens in Noumea are first rate. The Noumea Aquarium, which is renowned for its tropical fish, fluorescent corals and-nautili, worth seeing A range of accommodations are available throughout the territory: from five-star hotels/resorts to simple tribal lodgings in Melanesian villages. Though French is the official language on the island, there are about 30 local languages. English is also widely spoken in areas which are heavily touristed emails on of the following 20
   • a) Requesting sponsorship for college youth festival.(as General Secretary of the Students’ Council)
   • b) Expressing a gratitude to your school teacher who is retiring this month
   • c) Inviting a famous actor as the chief guest to the annual social of your college. (as Student Secretary, College A0132 COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH II
   • Q.P. Code :03105
3. Q4 Attempt any one of the following. (200-250 words] 20 marks
   • a) Write an eyewitness report of a road accident
   • b) Write an activity report of the N.S.S. residential camp of your college
4. Q5 Attempt any one of the following: 20 marks
   • a) Write a dialogue on the ethics of using animals for entertainment and sports
   • b) You attended the inaugural of a new fashion store in your locality. Write a fashion blog about the styles offered

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