Dhaka International University
Department of Computer Science
& Engineering
Semester Final Examination (Summer-201 6)
Course No. ENG-101, Course Title: Basic English
Batch: 39th (Day), Semester: 2nd
FullMarks:
Time: 2.30 Hours
50
Part: A
[Answer
any two
ofthe followings.]
Marks:25
Read the comprehension below and answer question no.
l,
2&3
Vabntine'sDay, also known as Saint Valentine's Day or rhe Feastof Saint Valentine, is a celebration
observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around thO world, although it is not
a public holiday
in most of them.
St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more eariy Christian saints named
Valentinus. Several martyrdom storids were invented for the various Valentines that belonged to February
14, and added to later marfyrologies. A popular hagiographical account of Saint Valentine of Rome states
that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for
ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. According to legend, during his
imprisonment, he healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius. An embellishment to this story states that
before his execution he wrote her a letter signed 'Your Valentine' as a farer'vell. Saint Valentine'fDay is
an official feast day in the Anglican Communion, as well as in the Lutheran Church. The Eastern
Orthodox Church also celebrates Saint Valentine's Day, albeit on July 6 and July 30, the former date in
honor of the Roman presbyter Saint Valentine, and the latter date in honour of Hieromartyr Valentine, the
Bishop of Interamna (modern Terni).
The day was first associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle
Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18e century Engiand, it evolved into an occasion in
which lovers expressed tireir love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and
sending greeting cards (known as'valentines').In Europe, Saint Valentine's Keys are given to lovers 'as a
romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver's heart', as well as to children, in order to ward off
epilepsy (called Saint Valentine's Malady). Valentine's Day symbols that.are used today include the heartstrapedouttine, doves, and tl-re figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines
have given way to mass-produced greeting curds.
t. Ctloor.
the best syuouylt for each lvord.
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(a) Feast - (i) cool<ies, (ii) thesis. (iii) srveet. (iv) gala
(b) Litr"rrgical - (i) assisting, (ii) solenrn, (iii) rural. (iv) artfr"rl
(c) Embe llishrnent - (i) fLrss, (ii) surprise. (iii) etemal, (iv) caring
(d) Albcit - (i) notrvrthstanding. (ii) tlistinctive. (iii) barricr. (ir,) conccrrr
(e) Epilepsy - (i) triclt1,. (ii) tiistinct. {iii) conlr'action. (iv) lrLrmbiy
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(f) Card - (i) sling, (ii) reputation, (iii) certilicate, (iv) docket
2. Ansr.ver the follorving questions in brief.
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(a) Comrnent on the writer's vierv on'Valentine's Day'.
(b) What is the history behind 'Valentine's Day'?
(c) What can be the title of the passage? Elucidate.
(d) Cornment on the essay construction of the extract.
(e) What does 'Valentinp's Day' symbolize?
(f) What is the message of the extract?
3. Write a prdcis with a title of the extract aforementioned.
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Part: B
4. (a) Distinguish between Phrase and Clause.
(b) Use the correct form of verbs in the following sentences.
a. It is no use (to spare) times for him.
b. The earth (to revolve) round the sun.
c. Toni forbade me (to take) junk foqds.
d. The committee (to be) in favour of him.
e. Her name and address (to be) mentioned here.
(c) Detect the parts of speech of the words in bold font.
Soine friends come into our /ives for just a short time. Others comei and
closest friends. How long have you known each other?
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stay
Participle.
speeches.
5. (a) Give a brjef on Present and Past
(b) Change the lollowing
a. Rima says to Helen, "W'ow, we've done this!"
b. Mimi said to Jeshi, "Let's have it this rime."
c. Tonni said to Moumi, "Good luck, buddy!"
-independence
d. Teacher said to the class, "We have our
on 1971.*
e. Sumi said to me, "Did you know me earlier?
(c) Change the following
-clishes.
a. Dia is ,ruking delicious
b. Steps should be taken on time.
c. People admire honesfy.
d. Did she know you?
e. She was misled somehow.
voices.
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forever. Think about your
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6. (a) Wrat is speech?
(b) What are the conclitionals in English? Elucidate rvith
(c) Give a brief on English puncfuations
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illustrations.
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