Assignments-III,IV
Assignment-III
1] Write a 20 pairs of most confusing words with examples.
2) Experiment the following words
in sentences.
A] Bona fide
B] De facto
C] et cetera [etc]
D] impromptu
E] quid pro quo
F] modus operandi
G] status quo
H] faux pax
I] en masse
J] bon appétit
K] chauffeur
L] déjà vu
M] buffet
N] Zucchini
O] vendetta
P] inferno
Q] Anime
R]emoji
S] ninja
3) Explain the meanings of following sentences.
a]Only John met Mary in the train yesterday.
b] John met only Mary in the train yesterday.
c] John met Mary in the only train yesterday.
d] John met Mary in the train only yesterday.
e] John met Mary in the train yesterday only.
4. Answer the following.
A.
Differentiate abbreviation and acronyms with pertinent examples.
B.
Describe redundancies and clichés with examples.
C. What is an essay? Explain with special focus on introduction and conclusion.
A. Descriptive
B. Narrative.
C. informative/expository
D. exploratory
E. Cause and effect
5. What is précis writing? Elucidate précis writing tips you know.
Assignment-IV
1. Write a short note on “ Go kiss the world “
2. What are the different types of Reports? Explain Briefly
1. Identify the errors in the Errors in the use of articles and prepositions in the sentences and correct them.
1. Media was caught spreading lies about the country’s top leader.
2. The board agreed with the CEO’s opinion on expanding the market.
3. The students are worried on the classes because the textbooks are not yet available in the market.
4. Freedom of speech is one of the fundamental rights guaranteed by our constitution.
5. The school insists in our wearing uniform all six days of the week.
6. Candidate’s answer sheets were reevaluated and she became the topper.
7. A unique feature of our country is unity in diversity.
8. The cricketer was found guilty of tampering on the ball.
9. The farmers are protesting on the thermal power plant.
10. The actor apologized about his recent insensitive comments on social media.
11. The honesty is the best policy.
12. At the peak of his career, Dev resigned at his job and went back to his village.
13. The instructor told us to refer on our notes while doing assignments.
14. One needs to have a MBBS from a recognized university to become a doctor.
15. My mother is yet to recover with viral fever even after two weeks.
16. The Dravidian languages are spoken mainly in the southern states of India.
17. The Manoj has sent an invitation for his wedding.
18. The every student must carry the identity card always.
19. The doctor informed the patient’s relatives on the course of treatment.
20. France is an European country.
Identify the errors in tenses in
these sentences and correct them.
1. When I was walking in the park, I was hearing a loud noise.
2. Before I joined a US company, I completed an internship.
3. Joseph is being a lecturer in an engineering college.
4. Yesterday the students talked loudly in the class while the teacher had dozed off.
5. I am singing songs during parties for livelihood.
6. MNTE is constructing this bridge since 2008 and it’s not complete still.
7. By the same time next year my sister will be married.
8. When the teacher reminded me about the time I already completed the exam.
9. I am liking this new office cabin design.
10. During the next year. We build our new house.
11. Rita always hated night shifts but she had no other options.
12. The earth is taking almost 24 hours for a single rotation on its own axis.
13. I am waiting for the last two hours and I am really worried about getting home.
14. After relocating to Kolkata from Hyderabad, my uncle still adjusts to the new city.
15. We were going to market and bought fruits and vegetables.
Identify the errors in subject-verb
and noun-pronoun agreement in these sentences and correct them.
1. Some of the shoes in this shop is on discount.
2. The committee decided to review their expenditure for the current financial year before placing a request for additional funds.
3. If anybody is not satisfied with the quality of the product, he can ask for a refund of his money.
4. On seeing the old lady in the bus, one of the girls gave up their seat.
5. The list of books required for the library are on my table.
6. Our college team are headed for the state-level match after a brilliant performance in the district level knockout games.
7. The staff were requested to attend the meeting.
8. Fifty percent of the stock were gutted in the fire.
9. Either Mr Reddy or Mr Rao are going to be appointed chairperson of the committee
10. Marks & Spencers are a major British multinational retailer headquartered in London.
Rewrite these sentences after
placing the modifiers in the right place.
1. The patient was referred to a doctor with a severe headache.
2. They served food to the children wrapped in aluminum foil.
3. He nearly drives the taxi for eight hours every day.
4. My sister only has one child.
5. Unfortunately, I can only take three students to the conference.
6. The tail soldier led the parade with the beard.
7. I bought a used car from an online site with a damaged windscreen.
8. Sam asked me to go for a ride with him over the phone.
9. The results will only be known after all the votes have been counted.
10. The pedestrian was hit by a car walking on the footpath.
Identify and eliminate the cliches and redundancies in these sentences. Rewrite the sentence in the space given.
1. We decided to combine together our resources to tackle the problem.
2. I was completely certain that this was the correct route to the library.
3. I couldn’t hear the instructions clearly . Could you repeat them again please?
4. The Conference organizers replied back to my mail saying that they would be able to fund my trip.
5. First and foremost. I’d like to draw your attention to the first item on the agenda.
6. At the end of the day. It would be advisable to take the short cut to Golconda Fort.
7. To be honest, I don’t think it would be advisable to take the short cut to Golconda Fort.
8. This story has been falsely fabricated by the media.
9. The agenda of the meeting should be circulated around to all team members.
10. The lawyer suggested that we add
an additional clause to the agreement.
Reading Comprehension
Here are a few passages for you to practice your comprehension skills.
Read this passage and answer the questions that follow.
Answer the Questions that follow the passage.
Google Self-Driving Car is a project by the technology company Google. The project is the development of technology for driver-less electric cars. The car uses software called Google Chauffeur, and is fitted with sensors through which vehicles around the car can be seen .As a result, the software can make quick search about every aspect of driving Further, the system works with a very high-definition and high-precision map of the area. This map includes even minute details like the height of the traffic lights. In fact, Sebastian Thrun, the lead engineer for the project, calls it a ‘perfect driving mechanism.’
Statistics show that many car accidents happen due to human error. Google Chauffeur minimizes the possibility of human error. Thereby reducing the rate of car accidents. In addition to this, several human factors are involved in the process of driving, like staying in the lane, maintaining the right body position, anticipating the traffic .etc. A driver-less car would reduce our dependence on such things in addition to saving fuel. The prototype of this car was first unveiled on 22 December 2014, and the first cars were rolled out in 2017.
1. What does the Google Self driving car project involve?
2. What is Google Chauffeur?
3. Why does Sebastian Thrun describe Google Chauffeur as the ‘perfect driving mechanism’?
4. What are the human factors involved in driving?
5. Find a word in the passage which means the same as the following: the first or a preliminary version or a device or a vehicle from which other forms are developed
Read this passage and answer the
questions that follow.
The word ‘clone’ has Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek word klon, which refers to the technique of producing new plants using the twigs or buds of existing plants. The clone was used primarily for agricultural purposes. However, the term acquired an additional meaning when science fiction writer Aldous Huxley referred to a similar process in his famous book, A Brave New World wherein human embryos were split to produce human clones in large numbers. The process of duplicating DNA to create exact copies of animals, and human caught people’s imagination.
The noted geneticist and popular science writer J.B.S. Haldane is created with using the word ‘clone’ to describe the possibility of creating exact copies of human beings . Interestingly, his speech given in 1963 was titled ‘Biological Possibilities for the Human Species of the Next Ten Thousand Years.’
Today, the term is used to refer to the process of producing genetically individuals. Widely used for selective assisted breeding, cloning involves processes which isolate and create copies of DNA fragments. These are used to create an exact genetic copy of an animal from a single cell.
It has been used to create copies of sheep, cows and cats.
1. What does the Greek word klon mean?
2. List out any two details about J.B.S.Haldane.
3. What was the title of the speech given by Haldane in 1963?
4. For which purpose is cloning widely being used today?
5. Find a
word in the passage which means the same as the following: similar in every
detail
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