University Of Pune Question Paper
F. Y. B. Com. Examination - 2013
FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
(Compulsory English)
(New 2008 Pattern)
Text Prescribed : Reflections - I
Edited by : P. Bhaskaran Nair
Geetha Rajeevan
G. Radhakrishna Pillai
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 60
Instructions :
(1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1) Attempt any two of the following in about 100 words each : [12]
(a) Why does McCormack say that one should not be too curious
about the private life of people ?
(b) Bring out the significance of the title ‘The Second Crucifixion.’
(c) What was the reaction of Hughie Erskine when he learnt that
the model was actually Baron Hausberg ?
(d) Why does the poet say that the mirror has no preconceptions ?
Q.2) Attempt any three of the following in about 50 words each : [12]
(a) How did Nicola and Jacopo conduct themselves during the war ?
(b) What are the hopes and aspirations of the mother in ‘The
Affliction of Margaret ?
(c) Describe the destruction caused by the tsunami in Nicobar and
Andamans.
(d) How does Shakespeare describe the last scene of life ?
(e) Why did the conjurer take revenge on the Quick Man ? How ?
[4369]-101 1 P.T.O.
Q.3) Attempt any two of the following : [12]
(a) Write an essay on ‘Rising Prices’.
(b) You and your friend are planning to go to a hill station in Diwali
Vacation. Write a dialogue on this topic.
(c) Write a paragraph on ‘Save a Girl Child’.
(d) Your sister could not appear for the H.S.C. Examination as she
was ill. Write a letter of consolation to her.
Q.4) Do as directed : (Any Six) [12]
(a) Give short forms of the following words :
(i) department
(ii) maximum
(b) Use the following idioms in your own sentences as to bring out
their meanings :
(i) last but not least
(ii) at heart
(c) Make words by using the following prefixes :
(i) re ________
(ii) un ________
(d) Give synonyms for the following words :
(i) hold
(ii) job
(e) Give verb forms of the following words :
(i) requirement
(ii) appearance
(f) Make adjectives from the following words :
(i) collection
(ii) information
(g) Give full forms of the following :
(i) C.B.I.
(ii) P.T.O.
[4369]-101 2 Contd.
(h) Fill in the blanks using suitable words given in the bracket and
rewrite :
(i) The hike in petrol price ________ economy.
(effects / affects)
(ii) We wish you to ________ our invitation.
(except / accept)
(i) Construct a meaningful sentence using the following words in
any order :
democracy, India, largest
Q.5) Do as directed : (Any Six) [12]
(a) Although he was invited for the party ________.
[Complete the sentence appropriately.]
(b) I will drive your car.
[Change the voice.]
(c) You will open the door.
[Change into an imperative sentence.]
(d) The next morning I found the boy ________ was lying by the
road.
[Complete the sentence using a suitable relative clause.]
(e) The Policeman said to the boy, “Did you see a stranger running
along ?”
[Change the sentence into indirect speech.]
(f) We watched a movie yesterday.
[Add a question tag.]
(g) Radha did an M.B.A. ________ a business school ________
India.
[Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions and rewrite.]
(h) What on earth do you mean asked hughie.
[Punctuate the sentence and rewrite.]
(i) Where have you kept the book ? I have bought.
[Combine the sentences and rewrite.]
F. Y. B. Com. Examination - 2013
FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
(Compulsory English)
(New 2008 Pattern)
Text Prescribed : Reflections - I
Edited by : P. Bhaskaran Nair
Geetha Rajeevan
G. Radhakrishna Pillai
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 60
Instructions :
(1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1) Attempt any two of the following in about 100 words each : [12]
(a) Why does McCormack say that one should not be too curious
about the private life of people ?
(b) Bring out the significance of the title ‘The Second Crucifixion.’
(c) What was the reaction of Hughie Erskine when he learnt that
the model was actually Baron Hausberg ?
(d) Why does the poet say that the mirror has no preconceptions ?
Q.2) Attempt any three of the following in about 50 words each : [12]
(a) How did Nicola and Jacopo conduct themselves during the war ?
(b) What are the hopes and aspirations of the mother in ‘The
Affliction of Margaret ?
(c) Describe the destruction caused by the tsunami in Nicobar and
Andamans.
(d) How does Shakespeare describe the last scene of life ?
(e) Why did the conjurer take revenge on the Quick Man ? How ?
[4369]-101 1 P.T.O.
Q.3) Attempt any two of the following : [12]
(a) Write an essay on ‘Rising Prices’.
(b) You and your friend are planning to go to a hill station in Diwali
Vacation. Write a dialogue on this topic.
(c) Write a paragraph on ‘Save a Girl Child’.
(d) Your sister could not appear for the H.S.C. Examination as she
was ill. Write a letter of consolation to her.
Q.4) Do as directed : (Any Six) [12]
(a) Give short forms of the following words :
(i) department
(ii) maximum
(b) Use the following idioms in your own sentences as to bring out
their meanings :
(i) last but not least
(ii) at heart
(c) Make words by using the following prefixes :
(i) re ________
(ii) un ________
(d) Give synonyms for the following words :
(i) hold
(ii) job
(e) Give verb forms of the following words :
(i) requirement
(ii) appearance
(f) Make adjectives from the following words :
(i) collection
(ii) information
(g) Give full forms of the following :
(i) C.B.I.
(ii) P.T.O.
[4369]-101 2 Contd.
(h) Fill in the blanks using suitable words given in the bracket and
rewrite :
(i) The hike in petrol price ________ economy.
(effects / affects)
(ii) We wish you to ________ our invitation.
(except / accept)
(i) Construct a meaningful sentence using the following words in
any order :
democracy, India, largest
Q.5) Do as directed : (Any Six) [12]
(a) Although he was invited for the party ________.
[Complete the sentence appropriately.]
(b) I will drive your car.
[Change the voice.]
(c) You will open the door.
[Change into an imperative sentence.]
(d) The next morning I found the boy ________ was lying by the
road.
[Complete the sentence using a suitable relative clause.]
(e) The Policeman said to the boy, “Did you see a stranger running
along ?”
[Change the sentence into indirect speech.]
(f) We watched a movie yesterday.
[Add a question tag.]
(g) Radha did an M.B.A. ________ a business school ________
India.
[Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions and rewrite.]
(h) What on earth do you mean asked hughie.
[Punctuate the sentence and rewrite.]
(i) Where have you kept the book ? I have bought.
[Combine the sentences and rewrite.]
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