Nirma University
Institute of Technology
B.Tech. Semester- I (IR/RPR) (H, I, J, K, L, N)
Class Test, September 2016
HM102 ENGLISH
Roll/
Exam.
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initial
with date
Duration: 1 Hour
Max. Marks: 30
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Figures to the right indicate maximum marks.
3. Answers should be to the point.
4. Give appropriate numbers to the answers.
Q-1
Explain with reference to the context:
[10]
(A)
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments
By narrow domestic walls
Where words come out from the depth of truth
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection
[05]
Ans.
The lines have been taken from the poem “Where the Mind Is Without Fear” composed by
Rabindranath Tagore. The poem embodies Tagore’s vision for the future India in the form
of a prayer.
In these lines, Tagore prays to the almighty for a world where there is no division made
by the narrow “walls” of caste, creed, gender or class. Everyone feels for the other as they all
are united. They are committed to truth and give their best to achieve perfection. Neither
falsehood nor lethargy troubles them. Thus Tagore promotes free-thinking and idealism to
build the character of the nation.
(B)
And I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin [05]
anew, I wish that for you.
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
Ans.
The lines have been taken from the commencement speech given by Steve Jobs at the
University of Stanford in 2005. The lines conclude the speech with an inspirational
message.
After telling three stories about his life, Jobs refers to the final issue of The Whole Earth
Catalog in which he found the message: “Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish”. When Jobs asks us
to be hungry, he wants us to be ready for new ideas and ventures. We should constantly
strive for what we want to do and be passionate about that. By the phrase “Stay Foolish”,
Jobs asks us to be humble and open for new knowledge. We should never think that we
know everything. Then only we shall grow, innovate and succeed.
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Q-2
Ans.
HM102 ENGLISH
Why did Mrs Sappleton call Mr Framton Nuttel “A most extraordinary
man”?
As Saki writes in the short story “The Open Window,” Mr Nuttel was a weak-hearted
person. He could be frightened easily. Vera, the niece of Mrs Sappleton, was a mischievous
girl. She told Mr Nuttel a false story about Mrs Sappleton’s husband and her two young
brothers when Mrs Sappleton was not present. As Vera told Mr Nuttel, Mrs Sappleton’s
husband and borthers had gone for hunting and had not returned; but Mrs Sappleton had
been waiting for them for three years. That was why she kept a window open all the time. In
reality, when three of the men returned home like any other day, Mr Nuttel got frightened
and ran away from Mrs Sappleton’s house at once. He could not wait to finish the
conversation. Having no clue about the actual reason of Mr Nuttel’s behaviour, she found
him to be extraordinary.
Q-3
Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of verbs given in brackets:
[10]
(A)
I (read) have been reading the chapter since morning.
[01]
(B)
Long time ago, human beings (invent) invented wheels.
[01]
(C)
The practical session (end) had ended before he came.
[01]
(D)
He put his hand inside the cooler while its fan-blades (move) were moving.
(E)
When we went to the cultural programme, it (start) had started already. So we
missed the beginning.
[01]
(F)
Since I began studying engineering I (top) have topped my class five times.
[01]
(G)
I don’t want rice anymore. I (have) have had enough.
[01]
It (be) is better to cancel the plan because it is raining heavily.
[01]
Last Wednesday when I went to his house he (study) was studying.
[01]
Delegates (arrive) have arrived for the conference. They are sitting in the hall.
[01]
Q-4
Select and write the most suitable word given in brackets to complete
the sentence:
[04]
(A)
You should insure (ensure/insure) your property against theft.
[01]
(B)
He will devise (device/devise) a sophisticated plan.
[01]
(C)
She is a woman of principle (principle/principal).
[01]
(H)
(I)
(J)
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(D)
The gloomy weather has a bad effect (affect/effect) on my mood.
HM102 ENGLISH
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