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Code No. : 30034 Sub. Code : S 2 EN 21

U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

Part II – English

GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER II

(For those who joined in July 2017-2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. According to J. B. Priestley, ___________ do not

make good travelling companions
(a) artists
(b) children
(c) friend
(d) poet
2. The ancient civilization of Egypt created and
sustained by the river ––––––––––––.
(a) Ganges (b) Amazon
(c) Volga (d) Nile
3. The poem “Lucy Gray” is published in
_____________.
(a) The Waste Land and Other Poems
(b) Leaves of Grass
(c) Songs of Innocence and of Experience
(d) Lyrical Ballads
4. How many stanzas are there in the poem “A
Valediction : Forbidding Mourning”?
(a) Nine stanzas (b) Ten stanzas
(c) Six stanzas (d) Eight stanzas
5. Wasserkof is a man known for his ____________.
(a) wisdom
(b) well-cultured behavior
(c) manerless attitude and dumbness
(d) wit
6. ___________ wants to pay the doctor with ten
pounds cheque.
(a) Jill (b) Jack
(c) Aunt Jane (d) Elizabeth

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7. Ravi __________ from the vacation just now.
(a) has returned
(b) had returned
(c) had been returning
(d) returns

8. We must respect the elders. (Change the voice of

the given sentence)
(a) The elders deserve respect from us
(b) The elders must be respected
(c) The elders must respected
(d) Respect the elders

9. Which of the following is NOT a step in the

process of note-making?
(a) Summarizing
(b) Paraphrasing
(c) Transcribing
(d) Organizing

10. What should be the tone of a formal letter?

(a) Casual and informal
(b) Friendly and chatty
(c) Polite and respectful
(d) Strict and authoritative
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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. Annotate the following passages :

(a) “Man has through the ages sought in vain for
an imaginary elixir of life, the divine Amrita,
a draught of which was thought to confer
immortality. But the true elixir of life lies
near our hands; for it is the commonest of all
liquids, plain water!”

Or
(b) “Some children do not make good travelling
companions, for they will do nothing but
whimper and howl through a journey,...”

12. Annotate the following lines:

(a) “No mate, no comrade Lucy knew;
She dwelt on a wide moor.
--The sweetest thing that ever grew
Beside a human door!”

Or

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 (b) “If they be two, they are two so
As stiff twin compasses are two;
Thy soul, the fixed foot, makes no show
To move, but doth, if the other do”.

13. (a) Comment on the role of humor and irony in

“The Refund’ by Fritz Karinthy.

Or
(b) Give a brief account on the role of satire in
“The Never Nest”.

14. (a) Select the appropriate options:

(i) The children –––––––––––– in the field
now. (plays / are playing)
(ii) He –––––––––––– his house seven days
ago. (left / had left)
(iii) The train –––––––––––– before he
reached the station. (has left / had left)
(iv) The cook –––––––––––– food at this time
tomorrow. (has been cooking / will be
cooking)
(v) When I saw him, he –––––––––––– chess.
(is playing / was playing)

Or

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 (b) Transform as directed:
(i) He was elected as the president of the
club by them. (Change into Active voice)
(ii) The report has been written by her.
(Change into Active voice)
(iii) The chef is cooking dinner. (Change into
Passive voice)
(iv) A new bridge was built over the river by
them. (Change into Active voice)
(v) A pilot had predicted such an accident.
(Change into Passive voice)

15. (a) Write a dialogue between two friends who

meet unexpectedly after many years.

Or
(b) What is note-making and its significance.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) How does Ruskin Bond portray the

relationship between Baldeo and his son
Tembu in ‘The Tiger in the Tunnel’?

Or

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 (b) What strategies does Russell propose for
individuals to discern truth from falsehood in
their beliefs and ideas?

17. (a) Write the critical appreciation of the poem

“Night of the Scorpion”.

Or
(b) How does the speaker advices on maintaining
humility, determination and avoiding
arrogance in “If—” by Rudyard Kipling?

18. (a) Discuss the significance of the title in Saki’s

“The Death Trap”.

Or
(b) Character sketch of Bishop in “The Bishop’s
Candlesticks”.

19. (a) Transform the following sentences as directed:

(i) She said that she was meeting her friend
at 3 PM. (Change into Direct speech)
(ii) “He will visit his grandparents
tomorrow,” she said. (Change into
Reported Speech)
(iii) “I have never seen such a beautiful
sunset,” he said. (Change into Reported
Speech)

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 (iv) She said that she would have dinner with
her family that night. (Change into
Direct speech)
(v) He said, “I must leave now.” (Change into
Reported Speech)
(vi) He confessed that he had never been to
Paris. (Change into Direct speech)
(vii) They exclaimed with joy that they had
won the match the previous day. (Change
into Direct speech)
(viii) “I am tired of waiting,” he grumbled.
(Change into Reported Speech)

Or
(b) Choose the appropriate form of verb:
(i) He –––––––––––– (has/have/had) already
finished his homework.
(ii) They –––––––––––– (are playing / is
playing / were playing) football in the
park now.
(iii) She –––––––––––– (goes/went/go) to
school every day.
(iv) The room –––––––––––– (was being/were
being/was) cleaned when I arrived.

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 (v) If it –––––––––––– (rains/rain/will rain)
tomorrow, we’ll stay indoors.
(vi) She said, “I –––––––––– (like/liked/likes)
to read books”
(vii) She ––––––––––– (will/would/is going to)
buy a new car next month.
(viii) He said, “Please –––––––––––– (bring/
brought/brings) me a cup of coffee”.

20. (a) Develop a story from the following hints and

give a suitable title for it:
The giant — lovely garden — went to see
friend — children played —giant returned —
built a high wall — nowhere to play — no
spring — only winter — children entered —
through a hole — became friends — spring
came — saw a small boy — helped to climb
the tree — giant became old — longed to see
the boy — one day boy came—took him to
paradise.

Or
(b) Read the given text carefully and take notes
on it.
Technology has reduced the effort and time
and increased the efficiency of the production
requirements in every field. It has made our
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lives easy, comfortable, healthy, and
enjoyable. It has brought a revolution in
transport and communication. The
advancement of technology, along with
science, has helped us to become self-reliant in
all spheres of life. With the innovation of a
particular technology, it becomes part of
society and integral to human lives after a
point in time.
With the advent of technology in
communication, which includes telephones,
fax machines, cellular phones, the Internet,
multimedia, and email, communication has
become much faster and easier. It has
transformed and influenced relationships in
many ways. We no longer need to rely on
sending physical letters and waiting for
several days for a response. Technology has
made communication so simple that you can
connect with anyone from anywhere by calling
them via mobile phone or messaging them
using different messaging apps that are easy
to download. Innovation in communication
technology has had an immense influence on
social life. Human socialising has become
easier by using social networking sites,
dating, and even matrimonial services
available on mobile applications and websites.

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Today, the Internet is used for shopping,
paying utility bills, credit card bills, admission
fees, e-commerce, and online banking. In the
world of marketing, many companies are
marketing and selling their products and
creating brands over the internet.
In the realm of banking and finance,
technology has ushered in a new era of digital
transformation, revolutionizing the way we
access, manage, and utilize financial services.
The emergence of internet banking, mobile
banking, and self-service tools has rendered
traditional banking methods obsolete,
empowering consumers with greater
convenience, flexibility, and security.
Similarly, in the manufacturing and
production industry, technology has catalyzed
a revolution, ushering in an era of
automation, efficiency, and innovation. From
big data analytics and artificial intelligence to
robotics and the Internet of Things,
technology has revolutionized every facet of
the manufacturing process, driving
productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing
quality. In the realm of healthcare,
technological advancements have heralded a
new era of medical innovation, transforming
the way we diagnose, treat, and manage

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diseases. In agriculture, technology has
revolutionized the way we cultivate crops,
manage livestock, and optimize agricultural
production. From precision farming and data-
driven decision-making to robotic harvesting
and vertical farming, technology has
transformed every aspect of the agricultural
value chain, driving productivity, reducing
costs, and enhancing sustainability.
Technologies such as drones, satellite
imaging, and sensors enable farmers to
monitor crop health, optimize irrigation, and
maximize yields with unprecedented
precision. However, notwithstanding its
myriad benefits, technology also presents its
fair share of challenges and drawbacks. The
pervasiveness of technology has engendered a
culture of dependency and addiction, leading
to sedentary lifestyles, social isolation, and
mental health issues. Moreover, the relentless
march of automation and artificial intelligence
threatens to disrupt traditional employment
paradigms, leading to job displacement and
economic upheaval. Furthermore, technology
has also exacerbated privacy concerns,
cybersecurity threats, and ethical dilemmas,
raising questions about the ethical and
societal implications of technological
advancement.
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In conclusion, the advent of technology has
ushered in a new era of innovation,
transformation, and progress, revolutionizing
every facet of human existence. From
communication and education to healthcare,
finance, and beyond, technology has reshaped
the way we live, work, and interact with the
world around us. However, as we navigate the
ever-changing landscape of technological
advancement, it is imperative that we remain
mindful of the potential pitfalls and
challenges that accompany such progress.
Only by harnessing the transformative power
of technology while mitigating its adverse
effects can we realize the full promise of a
technologically advanced and socially
equitable future.

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Code No. : 30035 Sub. Code : S 2 EN 31

U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Third Semester

Part II — English

GENERAL ENGLISH — PAPER III

(For those who joined in July 2017-2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the speech

‘I Have a Dream’ in ——————— hall.
(a) Lincoln memorial
(b) Royal Albert
(c) Boston Symphony
(d) Suntory Hall
2. The child’s favourite sweet was ——————— in,
‘‘The Lost Child’’.
(a) Gulab Jamun (b) Rasagulla
(c) Burfi (d) Jalebi

3. Why did the teacher scold the child in

“Punishment in Kindergarten”?
(a) Because she sat alone without joining the
playing schoolmates
(b) Because she sat alone without joining the
playing parents
(c) Because she did not share her lunch
(d) Because she did not bring her home work
note book

4. Who is the son of Ulysses as mentioned in the

poem “Ulysses” by Tennyson?
(a) Dante (b) Telemachus
(c) Gabriel (d) Micahel

5. In Lorna Doone, John was ——————— years

old when his father was killed.
(a) Twelve (b) Fifteen
(c) Thirty (d) Seventeen

6. Who wanted to marry Lorna?

(a) Sir Ensor Doone (b) John Ridd
(c) Lorna Doone (d) Carver Doone
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7. Splendid ! This dish is so delicious. Here,
“Splendid” is an ———————
(a) interjection for joy
(b) interjection for greeting
(c) interjection for surprise
(d) interjection for approval

8. The rope ——————— while they were hauling

up the pillar.
(a) gave up (b) gave in
(c) gave way (d) gave out

9. ‘Could you please move a little’ is an expression of

———————
(a) introducing oneself
(b) not supporting suggestion
(c) making request
(d) accepting request

10. ‘I will never forget your help’ is an expression of

———————
(a) introducing oneself
(b) expressing gratitude
(c) making request
(d) accepting request

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Find out the central message of ‘I Have a

Dream’.

Or

(b) Briefly discuss the role of nature in “Shooting

an Elephant”.

12. (a) What is the central idea of Kamala Das’s

poem “Punishment in Kindergarten”?

Or

(b) How is Tennyson’s poem “Ulysses” a dramatic

monologue?

13. (a) Sketch the character of Carver Doone in

Lorna Doone.

Or

(b) Write a short plot summary of Lorna Doone.

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14. (a) Fill in the blanks with a verb form that
agrees with the subject.
(i) A little knowledge ——————— a
dangerous thing.
(1) is
(2) are
(ii) Running ——————— good for health.
(1) is
(2) are
(iii) The quality of these apples ——————
not very good.
(1) is
(2) are
(iv) Gold and silver ——————— precious
metals.
(1) is
(2) are
(v) My brother and I ——————— cricket.
(1) like
(2) likes
Or
(b) Choose the correct phrasal verb from the
parenthesis at the end of the sentence.
(i) His father always taught him not to
——————— those people with less.
(look up to / look down on)
(ii) Stop complaining and ———————
your work! (get on with / get over)
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 (iii) The boss wants you to ———————
your figures for this month to him.
(hand out / hand in)
(iv) We’re going to have to ———————
our trip to Spain until September.
(put up / put off)
(v) I ——————— Amir today at the
supermarket. It was great to see him.
(ran out of / ran into)
15. (a) Write down few expressions that are used to
congratulate someone.
Or
(b) Write down few expressions that are used to
express gratitude.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.
16. (a) The story ‘The Lost Child’ is based on child
psychology — Discuss.
Or
(b) Bring out some important themes found in
‘Shooting an Elephant’ by George Orwell.

17. (a) Explain the irony presented in the poem

“Unknown Citizen”.
Or
(b) Compare and contrast Ulysses and
Telemachus in Tennyson’s “Ulysses”.
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18. (a) Attempt a critical overview of Lorna Doone by
R.D. Blackmore.
Or
(b) Evaluate John’s relationship with Lorna in
Lorna Doone.

19. (a) Identify whether the underlined groups of

words are phrases or clauses.

(i) She studied under the street light.

(ii) Put the cups on the desk.

(iii) He glanced out of the windows.

(iv) I know a woman who works in

Delhi Police.

(v) We cannot live without oxygen or

fresh air.

(vi) She wears a bracelet which is made of

silver.

(vii) They cannot go while it is snowing.

(viii)I have no clue what he did with those

funds.
Or

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 (b) Complete the following sentences by choosing
the most appropriate phrasal verb from the
list given.
(Call off, turn off, bring up, give away, dawn
on, break down, take off, call in, hold on, turn
down, sell out, fill in, take up, go through,
take off)
(i) The truth of the matter finally ————
Tina.
(ii) Please ———— your socks before you
enter the room.
(iii) The employees ——————— the strike.
(iv) The neighbour asked us to ———— the
music.
(v) Please ———— the lights when
you leave.
(vi) The flight will ———— any
moment now.
(vii) ———— the study materials the teacher
gave you.
(viii) ———— the surgeon immediately, the
patient needs her.

20. (a) What are the do’s and don’ts of telephonic

conversation?
Or
(b) Introduce yourself to your friend on the first
day of your college.
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Code No. : 30036 Sub. Code : S 2 EN 41

U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fourth Semester

Part II – English

GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER IV

(For those who joined in July 2017-2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Stephen Leacock was a –––––––––––– teacher

(a) Canadian (b) American
(c) Indian (d) French

2. Abdul Kalam had –––––––––––– visions for India

(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
3. Rabindranath Tagore received the Nobel prize in
literature in 1913 for his noteworthy work
(a) Gitanjali
(b) Gora
(c) Where the mind is without fear
(d) For founding Shantiniketan

4. Wilfred Owen talks about –––––––––––– in the

poem “Insensibility”.
(a) World War I (b) World War II
(c) World War III (d) Boer War

5. How does the duke of Venice call Shylock?

(a) greedy man
(b) a man of words
(c) an inhuman monster
(d) none of the above

6. Why does Othello want to kill Desdemona?

(a) For greedy nature
(b) For her cruel nature
(c) For her arrogant nature
(d) For her infidel nature

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7. Raghu is ill, but he is cheerful-identity the
sentence
(a) Simple (b) Compound
(c) Complex (d) None of the above

8. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical

error
No sooner had / she saw /the accident than / she
fainted
(a) No sooner had (b) she saw
(c) the accident than (d) she fainted

9. A formal letter should be –––––––––––– to have

the desired effect on the receipt.
(a) In proper formal
(b) Grammatically correct
(c) Relevant
(d) All of the above

10. The purpose of a resume is to demonstrate

(a) That you have the right qualification and
education
(b) That you have the right experience and skills
(c) That you have the right level of
professionalism of the job
(d) All of the above
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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write a critical summary On “The pleasures of

no longer being very young” by
G.K. Chesterton.

Or
(b) Write a note on Stephen Leacock’s My
Financial Career in 250 words.

12. (a) ‘Ode to Autumn’ by John Keats is an

optimistic poem – Discuss.

Or
(b) Explain the theme of Sarojini Naidu’s poem
“If you call me I will come” in 250 words.

13. (a) Significance of Act II Scene 2 of Romeo and

Juliet.

Or
(b) Brief note on the character of Shylock in “The
Merchant of Venice”.

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[P.T.O.]
14. (a) Write any five complex sentences of your own.
Or
(b) Convert the following sentences as given in
the brackets.
(i) We can accept his proposal (Negative)
(ii) Vijay is intelligent (Interrogative)
(iii) The exam is very tough (Exclamatory)
(iv) They will not work for the poor
(Affirmative)
(v) What an interesting story! (Assertive)
15. (a) Prepare an Agenda for the Scrutiny
Committee meeting to be held every month in
your department.
Or
(b) Prepare a Resume For the post of Assistant
Engineer in a Match Factory.
PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.
16. (a) Write an elaborate note on the theme of “My
Vision for India” by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Or
(b) Bring out the satire in A.G. Gardiner’s “On
Umbrella Morals”.

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17. (a) ‘Insensibility’ by Wilfred Owen is a war poem-
Discuss.
Or
(b) Bring out the social and patriotical elements
in “Where the mind is without fear” by
Rabindranath Tagore.

18. (a) Write about the characterization of

Desdemona and Othello as depicted by
Shakespeare.
Or
(b) Explain in detail the events of Court Scene in
the play The Merchant of Venice” by
Shakespeare.

19. (a) Convert the following sentences into complex

sentences
(i) They understand the situation
(ii) He disclosed his honesty
(iii) She is brave to cross this bridge
(iv) Our team hopes to win this cup
(v) I know his real personality
(vi) we will certainly attend the program
(vii) This is my handbook
(viii) Dishonest man never wins.
Or
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 (b) Spot the errors by rewriting the sentences
In a kingdom of fools, both the king or the
minister were foolish. Under their rule
peoples worked at night and enjoy sleep at
day time. Once the guru and his disciple came
to this kingdom for fools. The guru made down
his mind to leave it because he thinks it was
danger to stay in that town.

20. (a) Draft a job application with a cover letter and

Resume for the post of Assistant Professor in
the Department of English in a college.

Or
(b) Prepare an email communication to the staff
working in your office, asking them to attend
the Flag Hoisting Ceremony on 15th August
2022 at 8.30 am.

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Code No. : 30079 Sub. Code : SMEN 11/

AMEN 11

B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

First Semester

English — Core

INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH – I

(For those who joined in July 2017–2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. According to M.K. Gandhi, Non–violence is a/an

____________force of the highest order in the
lesson, “The Gospel of Non–violence”
(a) passive (b) active
(c) aggressive (d) opposite
2. In the lesson, “Tree Speaks” Rajagopalachari
mentions that he and Ray Johnson worked in
____________.
(a) Chennai (b) Salem
(c) Bangalore (d) Coimbatore

3. “Among bars, where is the there room to spread

one’s wings?” Whose words are these in Tagore’s
poem “The Tame Bird was in a cage”
(a) Free Bird (b) Cage Bird
(c) Sparrow (d) Swallow

4. Mother and ____________are the main characters

in Nissim Ezekiel’s “Night of the Scorpion”
(a) husband (b) friends
(c) neighbours (d) children

5. The Astrologer eat under the boughs of spreading

____________tree in R.K. Narayan’s “An
Astrologer’s Day”
(a) Neem (b) Tamarind
(c) Pipal (d) Banyan

6. Satish’s mother gave Arun a box of ____________in

Ruskin bond’s “The Woman on Platform No. 8”.
(a) Pencils (b) Chocolates
(c) Cricket ball (d) Vegetables

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7. Beware mocks Mrs. Kashikar for being
____________in Tendulkar’s “Silence! The Court is
in session!

(a) Childless (b) Old

(c) uneducated (d) ugly

8. ____________is the science student in Tendulkar’s

play “Silence! The court is in session”.

(a) Karnick (b) Kashikar

(c) Poukshe (d) Sukhatme

9. Bakha is a young and hefty boy of

____________years in Mulk Raj Anand’s
Untouchable

(a) Eighteen (b) Nineteen

(c) Twenty (d) Seventeen

10. ____________is the Hindu water carrier by who

had an eye on Sohini in Mulk Raj Anand’s
“Untouchable”.

(a) Ram Charan (b) Sakthi

(c) Chota (d) Lachman

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Highlight the importance of non violence in

M.K. Gandhi’s “The Gospel of Non–
Violence.”

Or
(b) Comment on the dream of Rajaji in
“Tree Speaks”.

12. (a) Compare and contrast the situation of the

tame bird and free bird in Tagore’s
“The Tame Bird was in a Cage”.

Or
(b) Why does the mother become the focus of
attention in Nissim Ezekiel’s “Night of the
Scorpion”?

13. (a) How does R.K. Narayan portray traditional

practices and astrology in “An Astrologer’s
Day”.

Or
(b) Why did Arun like the stranger in Ruskin
Bond’s “The Woman on platform No. 8”?

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[P.T.O.]
14. (a) Write a short note on the theme of hypocrisy
in Tendulkar’s “Silence! The Court is in
session!

Or
(b) Which technique is used by Vijay Tendulkar
in “Silence! The Court is in session”.

15. (a) Comment on the role of Sohini in Mulk Raj

Anand’s novel “Untouchable”.

Or
(b) Write a short note on the tension and conflict
in Mulk Raj Anand’s “Untouchble”.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) What does Nehru mean by the expression

“Freedom and Power bring responsibility”–
Explain.

Or
(b) How does Rajaji advocate the love of Nature
in his essay “Tree Speaks”?

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17. (a) Explore the human condition and the search
for freedom in Tagore’s “The Tame Bird was
in Cage”.
Or
(b) Describe Ramanujan’s reminiscences of his
old family house in “Small–Scale Reflections
on a Large house”.
18. (a) Contrast the appearance and attitude of
Satish’s mother with that of the Strange
Woman in Ruskin bond’s “The Woman on
platform No. 8”.
Or
(b) How does Premchand celebrate kindness and
selflessness in his short story “Idgah”?
19. (a) Discuss Vijay Tendulkar’s “Silence! The
Court is in Session! as a social satire.
Or
(b) Analyse the character of Miss. Benare in
Vijay Tendulkar’s “Silence! The Court is in
Session!”.
20. (a) Discuss Mulk Raj Anand’s “Untouchable” as
a psychological novel.
Or
(b) Explain Mulk Raj Anand’s solution to the
social evil of untouchablity in his novel
“Untouchable”.
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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024

First Semester

English – Core

BRITISH FICTION

(For those who joined in July 2017 – 2019 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions
Choose the correct answer :
1. Who gives the broken gold to Joseph Andrews as a
gift?
(a) Betty (b) Mrs. Slislop
(c) Pamela (d) Lady Booby
2. The birth mark in Joseph Andrews is in the shape
of ——————
(a) Pearl (b) Apple
(c) Strawberry (d) Orange
3. Kenilworth centers around the marriage of
——————
(a) Tressilian (b) Richard Varney
(c) Robert Dudley (d) Wayland Smith

4. Whom does Amy Robsat secretly marry?

(a) Thomas Radclyffe
(b) Earl of Liecester
(c) Earl of Sussex
(d) Tressilian

5. Who runs the home for young orphans in Oliver

Twist?
(a) Mr. Bumble
(b) Mrs. Mann
(c) Agnes Fleming
(d) Miss. Hannigan

6. How does Oliver Twist violate the rules of the

workshouse?
(a) By asking for more gruel
(b) By taking the Lord’s name in vain
(c) By running a pickpocketting ring
(d) By spreading revolutionary ideology

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7. Who recognizes the disguised Sergeant Troy at the
fair?
(a) Joseph Poorgrass
(b) Gabriel Oak
(c) Pennyways
(d) Bathsheba

8. How does Gabriel Oak lose his farm?

(a) His sheep die
(b) He gambles away his money
(c) He loses his harvest in a storm
(d) His younger dog chases all the ewes

9. What does Mary want that Dick would install in

the house?
(a) Windows (b) Flooring
(c) Ceilings (d) Air conditioning

10. What does Tony Suggest Mary do?

(a) Fun for her life
(b) Get some rest
(c) Go to a doctor
(d) Leave the farm

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions for choosing (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Comment on the domestic life of the upper

class of 18th century in Joseph Andrews.

Or
(b) Sketch the character of Lady Booby.

12. (a) Compare the hypocrisy of Lady Booby with

that of Mrs. Slipslop.

Or
(b) What are the major conflicts in Kenilworth?

13. (a) Comment on the dangers of mob mentality in

Oliver Twist.

Or
(b) How does Bill Skies bring Oliver back to
Fagin?

14. (a) Narrate the love affair between Bathsheba

and Troy.

Or
(b) Narrate the importance of the title Far From
the Madding Crowd.
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15. (a) Bring out the rural African landscape in The
Grass in Singing.

Or
(b) Discuss the theme of conflict in The Grass is
Singing.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Joseph Andrews is a study of the ups and

downs in life — Elucidate.

Or
(b) Comment on the London life in Joseph
Andrews.

17. (a) Bring out the salient features of Kenilworth

as a historical novel.

Or
(b) Analyse the development of plot in
Kenilworth.

18. (a) Bring out the institutional cruelty in Oliver

Twist.

Or
(b) What are the Dickensian features in Oliver
Twist?

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19. (a) Analyse the theme of conflict in Far From the
Madding Crowd.

Or
(b) What are the pessimistic features in Far From
the Madding Crowd?

20. (a) Critically analyse The Grass is Singing.

Or
(b) Consider The Grass is singing as a novel of
Racism.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

First Semester

English — Core

AUSTRALIAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2017–2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :

1. Sally noticed that the grandmother had kept a

____________.
(a) bottle (b) jar
(c) jug (d) pot

2. The Lardil people misunderstood rice as

____________.
(a) eggs of wasp (b) waste thing
(c) eggs of fish (d) eatable thing
3. Colonists are compared to ____________ in the
poem “They Give Jacky Right”.
(a) tiger (b) lion
(c) deer (d) camel

4. The poem “Old Girl” is written by ____________.

(a) Kevin Gilbert (b) Silvana Gardner
(c) Dorothy Hewatt (d) Sally Morgan

5. Who helped the young couple to rebuilt the hen

houses?
(a) Police widower (b) an Italian
(c) Macedonian (d) African

6. Hennessey heard the murmur of his ____________.

(a) priest’s voice (b) friend’s voice
(c) mother’s voice (d) women’s voice

7. Who is the hero of Kullark?

(a) Yorlah (b) Yagan
(c) Alec (d) Stirling

8. What is meant by ‘Kullark?

(a) School (b) River
(c) Home (d) Church

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9. What is the name of the ship that transported
William to the penal colony?
(a) Hood (b) Beagle
(c) Victoria (d) Alexander

10. What is the position given to William by

Mr.Middleton?
(a) attender (b) apprentice
(c) assistant (d) manager

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write down the message that Sally Morgan

conveys through “A Black Grandmother”.

Or
(b) Bring out the ignorance of the Lardil people.

12. (a) What is the main theme of the poem ‘From

Testament’?

Or
(b) Bring out the conflict present in Silvana
Gardner’s Old Girl?

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13. (a) Why did the newlyweds feel sojourners in a
foreign land?

Or
(b) Why did the woman afraid of the swagman?

14. (a) Why did Yagan’s head bury in Swan Valley?

Or
(b) Write a short note on music and languages of
aborginals and whites.

15. (a) Why does Thornhill hide truths from Sal?

Or
(b) Why is Sal not happy about moving from
Sydney to Thornhill’s point?

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Bring out the auto —biographical elements

in Sally Morgan’s “A Black Grandmother”.

Or
(b) Elucidate David Malouf’s “From
Remembering Babylon” is a historical
inspiration.

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17. (a) “These have I lost, being too much beloved,

And having for their virtue only this —

That I

Have loved them” — How does Hewett

explore her love for the landscape and native
place of Australia?

Or

(b) Critically analyse the poem “Mister Man”.

18. (a) “The Young Couple became proud of their

neighbours” — Discuss.

Or

(b) Describe the woman’s life in “The Chosen

Vessel”.

19. (a) Discuss “Kullark” as a tragedy.

Or

(b) “Yogan an Indigenous Australian Warrior” –

Discuss.

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20. (a) How does Grenville explore the idea in “The
Secret River” that everyone is capable of evil
acts?

Or
(b) Describe the role of Thornhill in
“The Secret River”.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Second Semester
English – Core
INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH – II
(For those who joined in July 2017-2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :
1. The Bhagavad Gita says that we must all work
––––––––––.
(a) incessantly (b) tediously
(c) hardly (d) lethargically
2. Khushwant Singh’s grandmother feeds the
–––––––––– in the afternoon.
(a) cows (b) sparrows
(c) cats (d) cattle
3. Jayanta Mahapatra won the Sahitya Akademi
award for poetry in the year ––––––––––.
(a) 1981 (b) 1980
(c) 1982 (d) 1987
4. “Old Man’s Death” is a poem written by ––––––––.
(a) Jayanta Mahapatra (b) Nissim Ezekiel
(c) Gieve Patel (d) K. Satchidanandan

5. “Girls” was first published in ––––––––––.

(a) 1983 (b) 1982
(c) 1981 (d) 1980

6. –––––––––– was Bholi’s real name.

(a) Priya (b) Geeta
(c) Sulekha (d) Sita

7. The play The Refugee begins with the description

of the initial massacre of intellectual at
universities in ––––––––––.
(a) East Bengal (b) West Bengal
(c) North Bengal (d) South Bengal

8. The Refugee portrays social problems in India

during the year ––––––––––.
(a) 1971 (b) 1972
(c) 1973 (d) 1974

9. The novel When the River Sleeps is written by

(a) Vikram Seth (b) Easterine Kire
(c) Anuradha Roy (d) Shobhaa De

10. Vilie is an Angami man from ––––––––––.

(a) Nagaland (b) Shillong
(c) Gangtok (d) Manip

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions by, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What is the nature of work according to the

Vivekananda? In what spirit should it be
done?
Or
(b) What was the condition of the city Malacca
after the incident?

12. (a) What is the main theme of the poem

“Freedom” by Jayanta Mahapatra?
Or
(b) Write a short note on the poem “Old Man’s
Death.”

13. (a) Why is Kaali considered low by the people

around her?
Or
(b) Describe the role of Bholi’s teacher in her life.

14. (a) What is the setting of the play The Refugee?

Or
(b) Sketch the character of Sen Gupta.

15. (a) What is the significance of the title When the

River Sleeps?
Or
(b) Highlight the major theme of the novel When
the River Sleeps.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions by, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Elaborate on Swami Vivekananda’s essay

“Work and its Secret”.
Or
(b) “Words seem futile,” says the author Amitav
Ghosh. Explain.

17. (a) “The mad are not mad like us” - Explain with
reference to the poem “Mad”.
Or
(b) Write a critical appreciation of the poem
“Old Man’s Death.”

18. (a) Write a detailed summary on Mrinal Pande’s

Girls”.
Or
(b) Draw a pen-portrait of Ramlal.

19. (a) Comment on the dramatic techniques used by

Asif Currimbhoy.
Or
(b) Analyse the character development of Yassin.

20. (a) Elucidate on the quest undertaken by Vilie.

Or
(b) Elucidate on the narrative of Easternine Kire.
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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

English – Core

AMERICAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2017–2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer.

1. According to Poe all writing is ___________.

(a) Methodical and analytical
(b) Intuition and artistic
(c) Spontaneous and rhythmic
(d) Methodical and illogical
2. Dr. King calls the –––––––––– as great beacon
light of hope to millions of slaves.
(a) American Independence
(b) End of Civil war
(c) Emancipation Proclamation
(d) Indian Independence

3. Who is the “rare and radiant maiden” that the

narrator refers to in the poem The Raven?
(a) Eleanor (b) Nora
(c) Lenorah (d) Lenore

4. Who was the Captain referred in the poem

“O Captain! My Captain”?
(a) Ethan Allen
(b) Abraham Lincoln
(c) George Washington
(d) George Custer

5. Why is the doctor so pessimistic when he first

assesses Johnsy?
(a) Californians have a higher chance of dying
(b) Painters have poor lungs due to paint fumes
(c) She has made up her mind to die
(d) She is weak

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6. Who is Zeither in “The Night the Ghost Got In”?
(a) The narrator
(b) Grandfather
(c) Mother
(d) Policeman

7. In the play “All My Sons” ___________ died while

flying a mission in the second world war.
(a) Larry (b) Chris
(c) Jim (d) Frank

8. In which month does the play “All My Sons’ takes

place?
(a) July (b) October
(c) August (d) March

9. The letter A in “The Scarlet Letter’’ refers to

––––––––––
(a) Able
(b) Adultery
(c) Angel
(d) Arthur Dimmesdale

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10. How does the scarlet letter look Like?
(a) Twined with a thorny rosebush
(b) Small and understated
(c) Very plain
(d) Artistically done with gold thread
PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.
11. (a) What was the fierce urgency that Dr.King
wanted to remind America in his ‘I have a
dream’?
Or
(b) How does Poe use his poem to illustrate his
concept in “Philosophy of Composition”?
12. (a) What is the narrator’s state of mind at the
end of the poem “The Raven”?
Or
(b) What is the fearful trip narrated in the poem
‘O Captain! My Captain?
13. (a) How did Behrman save Johnsy’s life?
Or
(b) Why does Mamzelle Aurelie regret in the
story Regret?

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14. (a) How is the theme of American Dream
portrayed in “All My Sons”?

Or
(b) What does the tree symbolise in
“All My Sons”?

15. (a) What is the significance of Pearl in

“The Scarlet Letter”?

Or
(b) How is the “First Scaffold scene” important
in “The Scarlet Letter”?

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) What according to Poe is the distinct limit to

a literary work?

Or
(b) How does Dr. King in his speech “I Have a
Dream” speak about racial discrimination,
injustice and hatred experienced by the
blacks?

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17. (a) How are the supernatural elements
portrayed in the poem “The Raven”?
Or
(b) Explain the historical background of the
poem “O Captain! My Captain!”.
18. (a) How does Johnsy survive in the story Last
leaf?
Or
(b) How does the policemen make the extensive
search operation in the house?
19. (a) What is the significance of the setting in
“All My Sons”?
Or
(b) How are the themes of war and morality
portrayed in All My Sons?
20. (a) How is the theme of Puritanism portrayed in
“The Scarlet Letter”?
Or
(b) How is the innate nature of Arthur
Dimmesdale portrayed in "The Scarlet
Letter”?
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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

English — Core

ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND USAGE

(For those who joined in July 2017–2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :

1. College begins ____________ Monday.

(a) in (b) on
(c) from (d) since

2. During autumn, colorful leaves can be seen falling

from trees.
(a) Everywhere (b) very
(c) Gently (d) Loudly
3. His father has taught him not to ____________
those people with less power.
(a) look upon (b) look in
(c) look up to (d) look down on

4. Either Mary or Sam ____________to do the

cleaning.
(a) has (b) have
(c) was (d) were

5. Most workers found better jobs after the factory

closed. Identify the type of sentence.
(a) Interrogative (b) Imperative
(c) Exclamatory (d) Declarative

6. Nobody called ____________(Add Question tag)

(a) do they? (b) did they?
(c) didn’t they? (d) Will they?

7. If I were a bird, I would fly.

(a) conditional (b) simple present
(c) simple future (d) Simple past

8. It is dangerous ____________ on the slippery road.

(a) to drive (b) drive
(c) driving (d) drove

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9. Identify the Passive voice from the options given.
(a) He is painting the pictures
(b) She is waiting for the bus
(c) The Cat catches the ball.
(d) A Story was written by Prakash

10. Comma and inverted comma should be removed in

____________.
(a) direct speech (b) reported speech
(c) active voice (d) passive voice

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL the questions, by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Pick out the adjectives from the following

sentences.

(i) The tall boy did not write anything.

(ii) The shirt was too expensive.

(iii) It was a very hot day.

(iv) Some of the questions were vague.

(v) Where have you left your old car?

Or

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 (b) Fill up the blanks with appropriate
prepositions.

(i) There is no sugar ____________tea.

(ii) Our boss is coming ____________

plane.

(iii) Ram is very angry ____________ you.

(iv) The lion jumped ____________ the well.

(v) He climbed ____________the stairs.

12. (a) Choose the correct form of verb from those

given in brackets.

(i) Either of these matches (is/are) going to

be interesting.

(ii) He is one of the teachers who (have

been / has been) promoted.

(iii) The southern parts of the country

(is/are) likely to have heavy rains.

(iv) The Whole class (wants/want) more

library hours.

(v) Neither the president nor his

representatives (is, are) to attend the
meeting.
Or
(b) Write a short note on auxiliary verbs.
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13. (a) Change the following sentences into
interrogative form. (place ‘Do’, ‘Does’ or ‘Did’
before the subject and use the first form of
the verb.)

(i) They landed on the moon.

(ii) Samuel enjoys horse riding.

(iii) The sun shines during the day.

(iv) Children enjoy cartoon films.

(v) They ran quite fast.

Or
(b) Identify the types of the sentences.

(i) He is a good cricket player.

(ii) Please, get me a glass of water.

(iii) How generous of him to have helped me

in my hour of need!

(iv) Did you not hear the bell?

(v) Tomorrow is a holiday.

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14. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable tense.

(i) She always ____________(help) me.

(ii) I ____________(go) to college daily.

(iii) I ____________ (run) fast and caught the

bus.

(iv) She ____________ (be) here soon.

(v) I ____________ (be) in the USA in June

2021.

Or
(b) Give suitable gerund form in required places.

(i) He avoided ____________ (answer) my

questions.

(ii) She finally completed

____________(write) her term paper.

(iii) I will consider ____________(go) with

you.

(iv) He delayed ____________(leave) for

school.

(v) She denied ____________(know)

anything about it.

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15. (a) Identify the voice of the following sentences.

(i) The Sun rises in the east.

(ii) A letter was written by me.
(iii) The police deal with criminals.

(iv) You should give up smoking.

(v) Her eyes were filled with tears.

Or
(b) Transforming the following sentences
containing ‘too...to’.

(i) The boy was so clever that he could not

be caught.

(ii) He is so poor that he cannot continue

his studies.

(iii) We are so late that we cannot catch

the plane.

(iv) They are so tired that they cannot

continue the match.

(v) His dog was so weak that it could not

move.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL the questions, by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Answer all the questions as per the

instruction given below.

(i) He is so happy. (State whether the

underlined word is countable or
uncountable)

(ii) Bread and butter ____________(is/are)

my favorite breakfast.

(iii) I’m getting good grades ____________ I

study every day. (joint the sentences by
a conjunction)

(iv) I have ____________brothers. (use an

adjective of number)

(v) No man is ____________unimportant

person. (add suitable article)

(vi) –––––––––– U.N is a world

organization. (add suitable article)

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 (vii) She was hiding ____________ the table.
(use appropriate preposition)

(viii) He sat ____________the chair. (use

appropriate preposition)
Or
(b) Compare and contras prepositions and
Conjunctions. –Discuss.

17. (a) Delineate Phrasal verbs with appropriate

illustrations.
Or
(b) Fill in the blanks with suitable modals:

(i) I ____________go to Chennai tomorrow.

(ii) I ____________help you

(iii) You ____________suffer for this action.

(iv) ____________you come with us to a film?

(v) ____________ you mind opening the

window?

(vi) I ____________like to have a cup of tea.

(vii) ____________I use our laptop.

(viii) He ____________ play tennis when he

was at college.

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18. (a) Define Sentence and its kinds with
examples.

.Or
(b) Add suitable question tags in required
places:

(i) Let’s go out tonight, ____________

(ii) listen to me, ____________

(iii) Don’t shout, ____________

(iv) Open the window, ____________

(v) Nobody was shouting, ____________

(vi) Little effort has been made to repair

the TV, ____________

(vii) Few students passed the exam,

____________

(viii) The old man can hardly walk,

____________

19. (a) Define tense and explain its kinds.

Or

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 (b) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of
verbs.

(i) My aunt ____________(Smile) gently.

(ii) I____________(win) a set of tea mugs at

the fair.

(iii) The trees ____________ (Sway) in the

wind.

(iv) I ____________(get) a first class in the

final examination.

(v) We ____________(fry) the potatoes with

the brinjals.

(vi) Rosy ____________(look) surprised.

(vii) It ____________(rain) hard in the

afternoon.

(viii) The balloon ____________(burst) with a

loud bang.

20. (a) Change the Negative Sentences into

Affirmative Sentences.

(i) He is not illiterate.

(ii) Ram is not so foolish as you think.

(iii) His action is not without logic.

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 (iv) I was not sure whether you would like
it.

(v) No one but a coward would act like

that.

(vi) Everyone will admit that he is quite

deserving.

(vii) I do not possess anything else.

(viii) He is not so smart.

Or

(b) Convert the following sentences into indirect

speech.

(i) “I had a headache yesterday.”

(ii) “It’s been raining since this afternoon.”

(iii) “I haven’t seen them since last week.”

(iv) “Where do they live?”

(v) “When are you leaving?”

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(vi) “How will they get here?”

(vii) “I’m seeing my brother tomorrow.”

(viii) “Do they live here?”

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Third Semester

English – Core

HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE – I

(For those who joined in July 2017-2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Chaucer’s allegory on the death of Blanehe is

___________.
(a) The Book of Duchess
(b) Troilus and Criseyde
(c) Roman de La Rose
(d) Legende of Good Women
2. The Morning Star of Reformation is ___________.
(a) Chaucer (b) John Wycliff
(c) John Paul (d) Sacville

3. Interlude was far superior to ___________.

(a) mystery (b) myth
(c) morality (d) miracle plays

4. Pericles and Cymbeline belongs to ___________.

(a) Greek plays
(b) History plays
(c) Roman plays
(d) Romance plays

5. Paradise Regained was published in ___________.

(a) 1671 (b) 1667
(c) 1617 (d) 1676

6. The greatest Caroline poet is ___________.

(a) Richard Lovelace
(b) Robert Herrick
(c) Andrew Marvell
(d) Ben Johnson

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7. Hudibras is from ___________.
(a) Paradise lost
(b) The Fables
(c) Fairey Queen
(d) The Canterbury Tales

8. ___________ is known as the Father of English

Criticism.
(a) John Bunyan
(b) Milton
(c) Pope
(d) Dryden

9. The Age of Pope was known as the ___________ in

English Literature.
(a) Golden Age
(b) Middle Age
(c) Stone Age
(d) Age of Revival

10. Rosemary looks at a ___________ at the antique

shop.
(a) suit case
(b) lithe box
(c) table
(d) gold chain
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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write a short note on Chaucer’s works.

Or
(b) Explain “Utopia”.

12. (a) Describe “Morality Plays”.

Or
(b) Write a short note on ‘University Wits’.

13. (a) Write briefly on the life of Milton.

Or
(b) Comment on Caroline poets.

14. (a) Discuss the political satire of Dryden’s poetry.

Or
(b) Bring out the religious conflicts during
Restoration period.

15. (a) Write briefly on the works of Alexander Pope.

Or
(b) Expose the nature of Augustan Drama.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, by choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss the salient features of Chaucer’s Age.

Or
(b) Explore the characteristics of 15th Century
poetry.

17. (a) Trace the origin and development of English

Drama.

Or
(b) Discuss in detail the characteristics of the
works of Shakespeare.

18. (a) Elucidate on the life and works of Milton.

Or
(b) Write an essay on the Caroline Prose Writers.

19. (a) Dryden – a satirist – Explicate.

Or
(b) Elaborately discuss the characteristics of
Restoration Age.

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20. (a) Substantiate the social conditions of Augustan
Age.

Or
(b) Pope — as a representative poet of Augustan
Age – Examine.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024

Third Semester

English — Core

BRITISH POETRY

(For those who joined in July 2017 – 2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Milton’s friend Edward Kind dies of ____________.

(a) Fire (b) Shipwreck

(c) Sickness (d) Duel

2. ____________ is the subtitle of Dryden’s
“Alexander’s Feast”.
(a) The power of Music
(b) The power of Money
(c) The power of Victory
(d) The power of Beauty

3. What is the Speaker’s request to the skylark in the

last stanza of Shelley’s “Ode to a skylark”?
(a) For the bird to-land near him to eat
(b) To be taught
(c) To came back into sight
(d) To continue its song for a very long time

4. What is the ‘drowsy numbness’ that the poet

experiences in Keats’ “Ode to a Nightingale”?
(a) A feeling of love (b) A drugged feeling
(c) Anxiety (d) A Calmness

5. ____________ is Ulysses’ son in Tennyson’s poem

“Ulysses”
(a) Achilles (b) Telemachus
(c) Samson (d) Aeneas

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6. Browning’s “My Last Duchess is a ____________.”
(a) Autobiographical poem
(b) Dramatic Monologue
(c) Epic
(d) Dramatic lyric

7. The phrase “morning morning’s minion” is an

example of ____________
(a) Alliteration (b) Irony
(c) Parataxis (d) Synedoche

8. Yeats’ poem “A Prayer for my Daughter” is set in

a/an ____________.
(a) Battlefield (b) Tower
(c) Dublin (d) Irish Woodland

9. What is the big surprise at the end of Owen’s poem

“Strange Meeting”?
(a) It was all a dream
(b) The two speakers are long last brothers
(c) The speaker discover an escape route
(d) Speaker number one killed numbers two

10. In Ted Hughes’ “Work and Play” ____________

represents the beauty of nature.
(a) Swallow (b) Sparrow
(c) Cuckoo (d) Nightingale

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What are the religious and pastoral elements

in Milton’s “Lycidas”?

Or
(b) How does Dryden establish the harmony
between the verse and mood in “Alexander’s
Feast”?

12. (a) How is the skylark’s song described in

Shelley’s “To a Skylark”?

Or
(b) Write a short note on the description of
nature in “Ode to a Nightingale”.

13. (a) What are the roles and responsibilities

Ulysses assigns to his son Telemachus in
Tennyson’s “Ulysses”?

Or
(b) Comment on the nature of the Duke kin
Browning’s “My Last Duchess”.

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14. (a) Write a short note on nature imagery in
Hopkins’ “The Windhover”?

Or
(b) Why does Yeats use storm as a symbol in “A
Prayer for my Daughter”?

15. (a) Summarize the speaker’s encounter with a

dead soldier in Hell in Owen’s “Strange
Meeting”.

Or
(b) Write a short note on the theme of Ted
Hughes’ “Work and Play”.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Milton’s “Lycidas” ends with a note on joy

and hope – Explain.

Or
(b) How does Dryden explain the power of Music
in his poem “Alexander’s Feast”.

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17. (a) How does Shelley explore the feelings and
emotions of the poet in “Ode to a skylark”?

Or
(b) “John Keats is haunted by the conflict
between the ideal world and the real world”
– Discuss.

18. (a) How is Tennyson’s “Ulysses” a dramatic

monologue?

Or
(b) Paint a picture of the Duke’s character based
on Browning’s poem “My Last Duchess”.

19. (a) Describe the religions significance of

Hopkins’ poem “The Windhover”.

Or
(b) Explain the autobiographical elements in
Yeats’ poem “A Prayer for my Daughter”.

20. (a) How does Owen Portray death in his poem

“Strange Meeting”?

Or
(b) Attempt a critical analysis of Ted Hughes’
“Work and Play”.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Fourth Semester

English – Core

HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE – II

(For those who joined in July 2017-2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :

1. The term ‘Augustan’ was first applied to a school

of poet’s by ––––––––––.
(a) Pope (b) Dryden
(c) Dr. Johnson (d) Ben Jonson

2. Which of the following was not written by Pope?

(a) Windsor Forest
(b) Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot
(c) The Good Natured Man
(d) To Lord Bathurst
3. Who were the authors of Lyrical Ballads?
(a) Wordsworth (b) Coleridge
(c) Shelly (d) Keats

4. To which of the following poets does the phrase

“Willing Suspension of disbelief” apply?
(a) Wordsworth (b) Coleridge
(c) Shelley (d) Keats’

5. Queen Victoria Succeeded to the throne of

England after ––––––––––.
(a) George III (b) George IV
(c) William IV (d) Edward VII

6. George Eliot’s novel Romola is a :

(a) Historical Novel
(b) Picaresque Novel
(c) Gothic Novel
(d) Autobiographical Novel

7. What is meant by “Wessex”?

(a) The home town of George Eliot
(b) The region where the Bronte sisters Lived
(c) The region in which Hardy’s Novels are set
(d) The name of a country in Scotland

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8. The phrase ‘Stormy Sisterhood’ is applied to:
(a) Charlotte Bronte
(b) Emily Bronte
(c) Anne Bronte
(d) Collectively to all the three

9. T.S. Eliot dedicated his The Waste Land to:

(a) Ezara Pound (b) Bernard Shaw
(c) Thomas Hardy (d) John Ruskin

10. The term Stream of Consciousness was first

coined by ––––––––––.
(a) James Joyce (b) Sigmund Freud
(c) Virginia Woolf (d) William James

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Assess R.B. Sheridan as an anti-Sentimental

play writer.

Or
(b) Give a brief note on Goldsmith contribution to
English Literature.

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12. (a) Evaluate age of Wordsworth as the age of
revolution.

Or
(b) Consider Walter Scott as a Historical
Novelist.

13. (a) “Victorian age was marked throughout by the

prominence of the spirit of inquiry and
criticism by scepticism and religious
uncertainty”- Substantiate.

Or
(b) Why the Victorian age is called the age of
Tennyson?

14. (a) Write a short note on the writing style of

Thomas Carlyle with special reference to
French revolution.

Or
(b) Consider Thomas Hardy’s “The Dynasts” as
an epic drama.

15. (a) Trace the element of modernism in the poems

of T.S. Eliot.

Or
(b) Consider Aldous Huxley as a modern
Jonathan Swift.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Justify Henry Feilding’s Story as an “Epic of

the highway”.

Or

(b) Asses the age of Johnson as the Revival of

Romance.

17. (a) Give a detail note on Lyrical Ballads and

Wordsworth’s Theory of poetry.

Or

(b) Sketch P.B. Shelley and Keats’ contribution

for romantic age and English poetry

18. (a) Write about the general characteristics of the

age of Tennyson.

Or

(b) Justify how Charles Dickens’ novels are

associated with the humanitarian movement
of Victorian era.

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19. (a) Assess the age of Hardy as an epilogue to the
Victorian age.

Or
(b) Consider the age of Thomas Hardy as a
revival of poetry.

20. (a) Sketch the characteristics of “Modern age”

novel as an the changing novel.

Or
(b) Give a detailed account on the old legacies and
new Tendencies in the Present age.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024

Fourth Semester

English — Core

BRITISH DRAMA

(For those who joined in July 2017-2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :
1. Mephistophilis served Faustus for ––––––––––
years in Marlowe’s play “Doctor Faustus”.
(a) Thirty years (b) Twenty-four years
(c) One year (d) One hour
2. –––––––––– is the ruler of Hell in Marlowe’s
“Doctor Faustus”.
(a) Satan (b) Mephistophilis
(c) Lucifer (d) Beelzebub
3. –––––––––– is the well-educated and reserved
character set out to wed Kate Hardcastle in Oliver
Goldsmith’s “She stoops to conquer”.
(a) George Hastings (b) Tony Lumpkin
(c) Marlowe (d) Mr.Hastings

4. Tony Lumpkin is –––––––––– to Kate Hardcastle

in “She stoops to conquer”.
(a) Brother (b) Cousin
(c) Fiancé (d) Uncle

5. “The school for scandal” is written by ––––––––––.

(a) John Dryden
(b) Richard Brinsley Sheridan
(c) Oscar Wilde
(d) Oliver Goldsmith

6. –––––––––– hides behind the screen to avoid

detection in Sheridan’s “The school for scandal”.
(a) Mrs.Crab tree (b) Lady Sneerwell
(c) Lady Teazle (d) Maria

7. In Galsworthy’s “strife”, the manager of the

factory is ––––––––––.
(a) John Anthony (b) Francis Underwood
(c) David Roberts (d) Edgar

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8. –––––––––– is the leader of the workers in “strife”.
(a) David Roberts (b) Francis Underwood
(c) Edgar (d) Simon Harness

9. Morell is Candida’s –––––––––– in Shaw’s play

“Candida”.
(a) Brother (b) Cousin
(c) Husband (d) Uncle

10. Candida was –––––––––– years old in the play

“Candida”.
(a) 33 (b) 39
(c) 36 (d) 37

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Comment on the role of Valdes and Cornelius

in Marlowe’s “Doctor Faustus”.

Or
(b) What are the terms of agreement between
Faustus and Lucifer in Marlowe’s “Doctor
Faustus”.

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12. (a) Why does Kate appear before Marlow as a
barmaid in Goldsmith’s “She stoops to
conquer”?

Or
(b) Who stoops to conquer and what is
conquered in Oliver’s Goldsmith’s “She
stoops to conquer”

13. (a) What is the significance of the auction scene

in Sheridan’s “The school for scandal”?

Or
(b) Why does Sir.Oliver appreciate Charles
surface in Sheridan’s “The school for
scandal”?

14. (a) Comment on the theme of capital and labour

in Galsworthy’s “Strife”.

Or
(b) Write a short note on Enid Underwood’s role
in Galsworthy’s “Strife”.

15. (a) What is the role played by Burgess in Shaw’s

“Candida”?

Or
(b) Why does Candida tell her husband that he
knows nothing?

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Explain the moral lesson of “Doctor

Faustus”.

Or

(b) Analyse the inner conflict experienced by

Doctor Faustus.

17. (a) Critically justify the title “She stoops to

conquer”.

Or

(b) Discuss how mistaken identities are handled

by Oliver Goldsmith in “She stoops to
conquer”.

18. (a) Discuss Sheridan’s “The school for scandal”

as a satire.

Or

(b) How do women characters contribute to the

social problems in Sheridan’s “The school for
scandal”.

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19. (a) Discuss Galsworthy’s “strife” as a play about
social issues.

Or
(b) How are Anthony and Roberts brothers in
spirit in Galsworthy’s “Strife”?

20. (a) Compare and contrast the characters of

Morell and Marchbanks in Shaw’s
“Candida”.

Or
(b) Discuss Shaw’s “Candida” as a problem play.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester

English – Core

NON-FICTION

(For those who joined in July 2017–2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :
1. According to Bacon, ___________ maketh a full
man.
(a) Speaking (b) Reading
(c) Writing (d) Listening
2. Sir Roger had read the life of ___________ when he
was a school boy.
(a) Hector (b) Zeus
(c) Pythagoras (d) Adam
3. “Sir Roger and the Window” was written by
___________.

(a) Richard steele (b) Joseph Addison

(c) William Hazlitt (d) Charles Lamb

4. Altangi is a ___________ traveller who visits

England.

(a) Italian (b) Chinese

(c) Japanese (d) Indian

5. Charles Lamb wrote his essays under the pen

name ___________.

(a) Elia (b) Ilius

(c) Elliane (d) Alice

6. ___________ is a finer instrument than we suppose

it, but has an instinctive feeling of the air of truth,
according to Hazlitt.

(a) Power (b) Knowledge

(c) Education (d) Mind

7. A.G. Gardiner’s fellow-traveller was a

___________.

(a) Bird (b) Man

(c) Mosquito (d) Dog

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8. When was “The Money Box” written?
(a) 1925 (b) 1920
(c) 1900 (d) 1800

9. “The Best Investment I Ever Made” is about the

author’s early life as a ___________.
(a) Lawyer (b) Painter
(c) Doctor (d) Teacher

10. “The Worship of the Wealthy” is taken from the

___________ collection.
(a) “All things Considered”
(b) “The Other Place”
(c) “Out of the Area”
(d) “Literature and language”

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Explain the distilled books, according to

Bacon in his essay “Of Studies”.

Or
(b) Visualize the behaviour of sir Roger at the
theatre.

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12. (a) Construct a ethical appreciation of Steel’s
essay “Sir Roger and the Widow”.

Or
(b) Describe the characteristics of the man in
black in Oliver goldsmith’s “The Man in
Black”.

13. (a) Estimate the significance of the apparition of

two infants in Charles Lamb’s “Dream
Children: A Reverie”

Or
(b) Combine the main ideas in William Hazlitt’s
“On Disagreeable People”.

14. (a) Sketch a brief description of the train

travelled by A.G. Gardiner.

Or
(b) State the central theme of Robert Lynd’s “The
Money Box”.

15. (a) Produce a detailed summary of “The Best

Investment I Ever Made”.

Or
(b) Examine the satirical tone used by
G.K. Chesterton in “The Worship of the
Wealthy”.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b)
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.
16. (a) Summarize the fruits of friendship as
described in “Of Friendship” by Francis
Bacon.
Or
(b) Sketch the character of Sir Roger on the basis
of the essay “Sir Roger at the theatre”.
17. (a) Record the effect upon Sir Roger because of
his disappointment in love.
Or
(b) Enumerate the view of the man in Black
regarding beggar and the responsibility of the
state towards them.
18. (a) Justify the title of the essay,
“Dream Children : A Reverie”
Or
(b) Write a note on William Hazlitt as an
essayist.
19. (a) Observe the relationship A.G. Gardiner
developed with his fellow-traveller in “A
Fellow traveller”.
Or
(b) Examine the problem of human psyche with
special reference to Robert Lynd’s “The Money
Box”.
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20. (a) Identify the way in which the doctor charged
the young man’s life in “The Best Investment I
Ever Made”

Or
(b) Distinguish the old flatterers and the modern
flatterers as suggested by G.K. Chesterton.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester
English – Core
LITERARY CRITICS AND APPROACHES
(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :
1. What is Catharsis?
(a) Fear (b) Purgation
(c) Awe (d) Pity
2. What is Mimesis?
(a) Imitation (b) Explanation
(c) Discussion (d) Conversation
3. According to Sidney, the purpose of poetry is to
(a) teach (b) delight
(c) teach and delight (d) imitate
4. ––––––––– considered Dryden as the father of
English Criticism.
(a) Addison (b) Dr.Johnson
(c) Steele (d) Pope
5. Dr.Johnson’s Lives of Poets covers a period of
––––––––– years.
(a) 20 (b) 30
(c) 50 (d) 100
6. The Lyrical Ballads contains ––––––––– poems of
Worldworth.
(a) 17 (b) 18
(c) 19 (d) 20
7. T.S.Eliot was born in –––––––––.
(a) 1886 (b) 1887
(c) 1888 (d) 1889
8. The touchstone method was formulated by
–––––––––.
(a) Dr.Johnson (b) Matthew Donold
(c) Wordsworth (d) Coleridge
9. The Watchwords of Humanism are order, restraint
and –––––––––.
(a) liberty (b) rules
(c) regularity (d) discipline

10. “The Golden Bough” was written by –––––––––.

(a) Sir James (b) Frazer
(c) George (d) John

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, by choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.
11. (a) Write about Plato’s attack on Poetry.

Or
(b) What are Aristotle’s observations on the epic.

12. (a) Write a short note on Philip Sidney.

Or
(b) What are Dryden’s views on the epic.

13. (a) Give a brief account of Dr.Johnson’s views on

the unities.

Or
(b) What is wordsworth’s concept of Poetic
Diction.

14. (a) Write a note on Matthew Arnold.

Or
(b) Explain the phrases, ‘Objective Correlative’
and ‘dissociation of sensibility’.

15. (a) Write a brief account on formalistic

approach.

Or
(b) Briefly state what moralistic approach.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions, by choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss Plato as a Critic.

Or
(b) Sum up Aristotle’s Observations on Poetry.

17. (a) Write an essay on Philip Sidney’s Classicism.

Or
(b) What are Dryden’s views as a critic?

18. (a) Sum up Dr.Johnson’s ideas on kinds of

Poetry, Versification and Poetic diction.

Or
(b) Write about Wordsworth’s views on the
language used in poetry.

19. (a) Write on Arnold’s criticism on poetry.

Or
(b) What is true criticism, according to Eliot?

20. (a) Write an essay on Archetypal approach.

Or
(b) Evaluate Sociological approach.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester

English – Core

WORLD LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION

(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer:

1. Who, along with Theodor Adorno, suggest, that

Benjamin entwines his existence with his works?
(a) Gershom Scholem
(b) Ezra Pound
(c) Anatole France
(d) Albert Grimm
2. The friendship of Montaigne and Boetie lasted for
––––––––– years.

(a) 3 (b) 2

(c) 4 (d) 1

3. Neruda compares his love for his mistress to

–––––––––.

(a) crystal moon (b) water

(c) red branch (d) fire

4. The beauty of creation is emerged out of the pain

of –––––––––.

(a) Creation (b) Love

(c) Separation (d) Union

5. Vanka’s mother works for –––––––––.

(a) Makarich (b) Olga Ignatvevna

(c) Alyakhin (d) Boetie

6. Who took up the fame of the winged old man?

(a) Gonzaga (b) Spider woman

(c) The child (d) Elisenda

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7. The lost ring of Dushyanta is found by the
–––––––––.
(a) Soldiers (b) Hunters
(c) Pilgrims (d) Fishermen

8. Who rewarded Dusyanta with a journey through

heaven?
(a) The king (b) Asuras
(c) Indra (d) Bharata

9. On his approach to the city, Siddhartha is almost

overcome by the desire for –––––––––.
(a) Woman
(b) Food
(c) Wealth
(d) Power

10. Kamala’s death was caused by –––––––––.

(a) Disease
(b) Accident
(c) Snakebite
(d) Natural disaster

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Trace Benjamin’s idea of book collection as

rescue of books.
Or
(b) Elaborate how Montaigne considers friendship
as another self.

12. (a) Write notes on the historical context

associated with Neruda’s ‘If You Forget Me’.

Or
(b) Discuss how Goethe portrays the powers of
the Almighty in The Reunion.

13. (a) Infer the fond memories of Vanka on his

grandfather.
Or
(b) Bring out satire in A Very Old Man with
Enormous Wings.

14. (a) Reproduce the first encounter of Shakuntala

and Dushyant.
Or
(b) Describe the role of sage Kanva in bringing up
Shakuntala.

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15. (a) Analyze the characterization of Vasudeva.

Or
(b) Report on the theme of inner and exterior
guidance for spiritual enlightenment.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) “The collector’s passion borders on the chaos

of memories” — Substantiate Benjamin’s love
of books and ownership.
Or
(b) Estimate in Montaigne’s words how true
friends differ from ordinary acquaintances.

17. (a) Substantiate Gibran’s concept: “For life goes

not backward not tarries with yesterday”.
Or
(b) Summarize the concept of the poem The
Reunion as propounded by Goethe.

18. (a) Attempt to appreciate the theme of Magic

Realism in The Very Old Man with Enormous
Wings.
Or
(b) Describe the theme of unspoken love and the
confession in The District Doctor.

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19. (a) Speculate the theme of prophecies and curses
in Shakuntala.

Or
(b) Elaborate the conflict of duty and love in
Shakuntala.

20. (a) Substantiate how Hesse portrayed the essence

of spiritual enlightenment through
Siddhartha.

Or
(b) Mark your comment on the significant role of
Vasudeva in the spiritual journey of
Siddharta.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024

Fifth Semester

English — Core

CANADIAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2017 – 2020 only)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. The dead silence of the pool in “Listening to

Myself” may represent ____________.
(a) Fatal worldliness
(b) Heroic deeds of the old man
(c) Good deeds of God
(d) Calmness of the world
2. The Kind renounces his throne to become a
____________.
(a) Critic (b) Poet
(c) Bridegroom (d) Priest

3. The goal of Mary Fortune is to become a

____________ teacher.
(a) Science (b) Physical Education
(c) Hindi (d) English

4. Edward considered ____________ as the Bible.

(a) Peterson’s Field Guide
(b) Balcom’s Bird Guide
(c) Chale’s Encyclopaedia
(d) Peter’s Formula

5. Which character acts as a foil to Rita Joe?

(a) Singer (b) Jaimie
(c) Her father (d) The magistrate

6. Who is Jaimie?
(a) Rita’s lover (b) The priest
(c) Rita’s alter ego (d) Rita’s brother

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7. The title of the novel “In the Skin of a Lion” is
taken from ____________.

(a) The Epic of Gilgamesh

(b) Beowulf

(c) Ulysses

(d) Ode on a Grecian Um

8. Who is the main character of the novel, “In the

Skin of a Lion”?

(a) Patrick (b) Winston

(c) Catherine (d) Duncan

9. In “Obasan”, what does Stephen love to do?

(a) Sleep (b) Run

(c) Play music (d) Write

10. Where is the novel “Obasan” set?

(a) Australia (b) India

(c) Canada (d) Africa

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Describe the suggestions made by Al Purdy

in his poem, “Listening to Myself”.

Or
(b) Explain why the King renounced his throne
in “Like an old proud King in a parable”.

12. (a) Interpret the ending of the short story

“The Resplendent Quetzal”.

Or
(b) Describe how the man, in “As Birds Bring
Forth The Sun” reared the big grey dog.

13. (a) Write an essay on the character and

significance of Eileen Joe in “The Ecstasy of
Rita Joe”.

Or
(b) Explain the meaning of the title of the play
“The Ecstasy of Rita Joe” and how does it
relate to the play.

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14. (a) Find examples of blindness and sight in the
novel “In the Skin of a Lion” and discuss its
significance.

Or
(b) Compare and contrast Patrick’s relationship
with Clara and Alice.

15. (a) What is the importance of Chicks and

Chickens in the novel “Obasan”?

Or
(b) Write an essay on the relationship between
Naomi and her mother.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Examine the theme of the poem “Listening to

Myself”.

Or
(b) Write a critical appreciation of “Like an old
proud King in a parable”.

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17. (a) Compose an essay on how “A Red Dress”
highlights the pressure of a teenage girl.
Or
(b) Enumerate on the connection between family
myths, identity and faith in Alistair
MacLeod’s “As Birds Bring Forth The Sun”.
18. (a) Write a critical appreciation of the drama
“The Ecstasy of Rita Joe”.
Or
(b) “Characterization in the Ecstasy of Rita Joe
follows allegorical writing in its accent on
white and black shades of
characters” – Discuss.
19. (a) Discuss Language and Lack of Language in
the novel “In the Skin of a Lion”.
Or
(b) Explain the narrative style in the novel “In
the Skin of a Lion”.
20. (a) Analyse the ending of the novel “Obasan”.
Or
(b) Give an analysis of Naomi’s character
development in “Obasan”.
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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English – Core

SHAKESPEARE

(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. How many lines does a traditional Shakespearean

Sonnet contain?

(a) 14 (b) 12

(c) 16 (d) 10
2. The prescribed sonnets are all dedicated to
___________.
(a) Mr. A.H (b) Mr. G.L.
(c) Mr. W.H. (d) Mr. S.K.

3. According to Jacques, how many stages are there

in a mans life?
(a) Seven (b) Ten
(c) Twelve (d) Nine

4. Shakespeare’s As You Like It is set in __________.

(a) France (b) England
(c) Italy (d) Scotland

5. ____________ was made the lieutenant by Othello

(a) Cassio (b) Iago
(c) Roderigo (d) Brabantio

6. Brabantio is the father of __________.

(a) Cassio
(b) Desdemona
(c) Emilia
(d) Iago
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7. The Conspirators against Julius Caesar are
__________ in number.
(a) twelve (b) nine
(c) eight (d) seven

8. __________ is the wife of Julius Caesar.

(a) Portia
(b) Calpurnia
(c) Emilia
(d) Rosalind

9. The parts of female character were played by

___________ in Shakespeare’s plays.
(a) girls
(b) young boys
(c) women
(d) old men

10. The Pit was occupied by ____________ in the

Elizabethan Theatres.
(a) Groundlings
(b) Royal Women
(c) Upper class people
(d) Actors

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Explain the symbols used in the sonnet “To

Me Fair Friend You Never can be Old.”

Or
(b) Comment on the tone used in the sonnet “Full
Many a Glorious Morning have I Seen”.

12. (a) Sketch the character of Jaques in As You Like

It.

Or
(b) How did Oliver plan to kill Orlando?

13. (a) Discuss the part played by Cassio in Othello.

Or
(b) Sketch the character of Roderigo.

14. (a) Describe the encounter between Brutus and

Caesar’s ghost in Julius Caesar.

Or
(b) Write a short note on the tragic flaw of Julius
Caesar.

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15. (a) Bring out the significance of Globe Theatre
during Elizabethan Time.

Or
(b) Write briefly on the types of Shakespeare
Audience.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, by choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Consider Shakespeare as a sonneteer.

Or
(b) Critically analyse the sonnet “To Me Fair
Friend You Never can be Old.”

17. (a) Consider As You Like It as a romantic comedy.

Or
(b) “As you like it abounds in banishment”-
Examine this statement.

18. (a) Examine the theme of racism in Othello.

Or
(b) Consider Othello as a tragic hero.

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19. (a) Bring out the significance of Calpurnia’s
dream in Julius Caesar.

Or
(b) Comment on the theme of power in the play
Julius Caesar.

20. (a) Shakespeare’s female characters are the

representatives of Elizabethan society’s
traditions — Discuss.

Or
(b) Examine Shakespeare’s use of Supernatural
elements in his plays.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English — Core

SOUTH ASIAN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

(For those who joined in July 2017-2019 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. In the poem ‘Minority” What does the poet

compare herself to?
(a) ‘‘food cooked in milk of goat”

(b) ‘‘food cooked in milk of choya”

(c) ‘‘food cooked in milk of coconut”

(d) “food cooked in milk of cow”

2. The first house in which the poet of ‘‘So What if
I Live in a House made by Idiots?” stayed had
———————.
(a) beautiful kitchen (b) swimming pool
(c) five windows (d) bomb shelters

3. What is the name of the doctor who is mentioned

in the story ‘Martland’?
(a) Naresh (b) Martland
(c) Suresh (d) He is not named

4. What is the name of the child of Gul Bibi and the

Camel Herder in ‘The Sins of the Mother’?
(a) Camel Baz (b) Tar Baz
(c) Razia Baz (d) Gul Baz

5. Gita Hariharan in her story ‘The Remains of the

Feast’ holds the view that the rituals of Brahmins
stem from ——————.
(a) Jainism (b) Judaism
(c) Christianity (d) Hinduism

6. In ‘Silent Noise’, Where do the family of the

narrator live in?
(a) Khulna (b) Philna
(c) Sekkati (d) Bailona

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7. In A Thousand Splendid Suns, What was
Rasheed’s reaction when he found out Laila was
pregnant?
(a) He was apathetic
(b) He cried with sadness that laila got pregnant
before mariam
(c) He was thrilled and prayed for a boy
(d) He was upset with laila and beat her.

8. Why did Laila agree to marry Rasheed?

(a) She was pregnant and needed to provide for
her child
(b) She was forced to by her father
(c) She loved rasheed.
(d) She was friendly with Mariam and wanted to
join the family.

9. Who is the son of Dibyanath Chatterjee in

Mother of 1084?
(a) Bina (b) Amrit
(c) Brati (d) Rakesh

10. Jyoti in Mother of 1084 was married to —————

(a) Bina (b) Amrit
(c) Dibyanath (d) Rakesh

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Summarize the poem “Minority” by Imtiaz

Dharkar.

Or

(b) Write briefly on the symbols used in

“So What if I Live in a House made by
Idiots”.

12. (a) Write briefly on the extra marital affair

between Martland and the wife of Naresh in
‘Martland’ by Nayantara Sahgal.

Or

(b) Why did Gul Bibi elope with the camel

herder in ‘The Sins of the Mother’?

13. (a) Examine the character of Ratna in

‘The Remains of the Feast’.

Or

(b) Write a short summary of the story

‘Silent Noise’ by Jackie Kabir.

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14. (a) Evaluate the characteristics of Nana in
A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Or
(b) Why does Mariam refuse to escape with
Laila and Tariq in A Thousand Splendid
Suns?

15. (a) Sketch the character of Sujata in

Mother of 1084.
Or
(b) What happened to Nandini after the death of
Brati in Mother of 1084?

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.
16. (a) Write a critical appreciation of the poem
“So What if I Live in a House made by Idiots’’
by Alamgir Hashmi.
Or
(b) Bring out the sarcasm in “This Language,
This Woman”.
17. (a) Write elaborately on the theme of partition in
‘Martland’ by Nayantara Sahgal.
Or
(b) Attempt a critique on ‘The Sins of the
Mother’ by Jamil Ahmed.

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18. (a) “The Assault” is a haunting tale about an
encounter between two socially neglected
mothers. Elaborate.

Or
(b) Attempt a critical analysis of the story
‘Silent Noise’ by Jackie Kabir.

19. (a) Appreciate the usage of symbols in

A Thousand Splendid Suns.

Or
(b) Appraise, in detail, the relationships
between mothers and daughters in
A Thousand Splendid Suns.

20. (a) Give a detailed account on the Social

Realism in Mahasweta Devi’s Mother of
1084.

Or
(b) Write an essay on the portrayal of women
characters in Mother of 1084.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English — Core

SHORT-STORIES AND ONE ACT PLAYS

(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choose the correct answer.

1. The brothers, Nicola and Jacopo, take care of their

______________.
(a) Sister (b) Pet animal
(c) Grandmother (d) Uncle

2. On investigation, a knife was discovered in

Aksionov’s ______________.
(a) room (b) bag
(c) farm (d) shop
3. The little boy could not climb the tree because he
______________.
(a) was afraid
(b) was lame
(c) was too small
(d) found that the tree was too high

4. The two protagonists Paul and Ellen represent two

attitudes of the ______________.
(a) Pilgrims (b) Planets
(c) Colonizers (d) Settlers

5. The grandfather in “The Errors of Santa Claus”

relishes the ______________ ha has bought in
solitary pleasure.
(a) Gifts (b) Sauce
(c) Fish curry (d) Ice cream

6. Iona Potapov is miserable about the loss of his

______________.
(a) appetite (b) son
(c) wealth (d) job

7. Mrs. Fitzgerald has learnt the art of fortune

telling from the ______________.
(a) North (b) South
(c) East (d) West

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8. The word ______________ refers to a final gesture
or performance, given before dying or retirement.
(a) Black swan (b) Clamor
(c) Eclectic (d) Swansong

9. Erisa kironde is one of the prolific writers in the

______________ literary scene.
(a) Ugandan (b) Ukrainian
(c) Welsh (d) Zambian

10. The conflict in ‘The Rising of the Moon’ is

enshrined in the ______________ major characters.
(a) Three (b) Two
(c) Four (d) Five

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) ‘God sees the Truth But Waits’ by Leo

Tolstoy is a poignant story that explores the
theme of Universal Love — Discuss.
Or
(b) List the different things that the boys did to
earn their living in ‘Two Gentlemen of
Verona’.
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12. (a) Write a note on the Giant’s garden.

Or
(b) Why does the couple in the story ‘At the
Church Door’ remain nameless throughout
the story?

13. (a) Justify the title of the story ‘Misery’.

Or
(b) Bring out the symbolism of the Lamp in ‘The
Doll’s House’.

14. (a) Give a brief character sketch of

Mrs. Fitzgerald in ‘Mother’s Day’.

Or
(b) Narrate the final moments of the play ‘The
Swan Song’.

15. (a) Analyze the character of Kalekezi in ‘The

Trick’.

Or
(b) Critically analyze the title of the play ‘The
Rising of the Moon’.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Sketch the character of Ivan Dmitrich

Aksionov in ‘God sees the Truth, but Waits’.

Or
(b) Describe the appropriateness of the title
‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’.

17. (a) Treat the story ‘The Selfish Giant’ as a

Christian parable.

Or
(b) The story ‘At the Church Door’ exemplifies
the parents’ extraordinary fortitude and
faith —Justify.

18. (a) Attempt a critique on Antonchekhov’s

‘Misery’.

Or
(b) Trace the problem of class consciousness
through the character of Kezia and her
journey from innocence to the symbolic world
of experience in The Doll’s House.

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19. (a) How does Mrs. Fitzgerald put Doris, Cyril
and George in their places?

Or
(b) Consider ‘The Swan Song’ as a play of
tragedy.

20. (a) Explore the concept of Freedom in ‘The

Trick’.

Or
(b) ‘The Rising of the Moon’ is about the Irish
freedom movement — Discuss.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English – Core

REGIONAL LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

(For those who joined in July 2017 – 2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. According to Thiruvalluvar, what does loveless

people do?

(a) They beat others

(b) They hide beautiful things

(c) They insult others

(d) They hold everything to themselves

2. The deeper a well is dug, the more the water that
springs. In which chapter of Thirukkural does this
appeal?

(a) The Possession of Love

(b) Gratitude

(c) Learning

(d) None of the above

3. Who does lot allow the poet in “Charge Sheet” to

sleep?

(a) His friends (b) His lady love

(c) His Parents (d) Barking Dogs

4. In ‘Self Realization’ Adavan Theetchanya says

that every experience is actually an experiment of
________

(a) self-love (b) self-hate

(c) selfish motives (d) self-realization

5. Who wrote the story ‘Gifts’?

(a) U.R. Anantha Murthy

(b) Mu. Mehta

(c) Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

(d) Ambai

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6. What is the name of Basheer’s love in ‘Walls’?
(a) Rukmani (b) Saranya
(c) Razia (d) Narayani
7. Isaki in the novel Tamarind History works as a
reporter for —————
(a) Trivancore Dinamalar
(b) The Hindu
(c) Indian Express
(d) Trivancore Nesan
8. Who was stabbed to death in the novel Tamarind
History?
(a) Ayyappan (b) Abdul Khader
(c) Dhamu (d) Isaki
9. The name Nagamandala is derived from a
————— word ‘Nagama’.
(a) Hebrew (b) Urdu
(c) Hindi (d) Sanskrit
10. The protagonist of the play Nagamandala, Rani
believes in ————— marriage.
(a) arranged (b) love
(c) child (d) old age

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL the questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) How important is gratitude in our life?

Or
(b) Write briefly on the benefits enjoyed by a
learned person.

12. (a) Is the title of the poem “Charge Sheet” relevant

to its content? Offer your perspective.

Or
(b) Write a short summary of the poem “There is
no Fear”.

13. (a) Evaluate the character of Ganapathi in

‘Gifts’ by Ambai.

Or
(b) Appraise, in brief, the role played by ‘Anni’ in
‘Gifts’ by Ambai.

14. (a) Sketch the character of Isaki in Tamarind

History.

Or
(b) Discuss briefly the novelist’s concern for
nature in Tamarind History.

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15. (a) Describe the character of Rani in
Nagamandala.

Or

(b) Consider Appanna as the best example of

male chauvinism in Nagamandala.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL the questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Summarize the valuable ideas presented in

Learning’ from Thirukkural.

Or

(b) Comment on the importance of learning in

our life. Support your answer with reference
to ‘Learning’ from Thirukkural.

17. (a) Summarize the poem “Self Realization” by

Adavan Theetchanya.

Or

(b) Appraise, in detail, the poem “There is no

Fear” by Subramanya Bharathi.

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18. (a) Write a derailed analysis of the story
‘A Horse for the Sun by U.R. Anantha
Murthy.

Or
(b) Analye the love affair between Basheer and
Narayani in ‘Walls’.

19. (a) Bring out some important themes found in

Tamarind History by Sundara Ramaswamy.

Or
(b) Compare and contrast Abdul Khader and
Damu in Tamarind History.

20. (a) Comment on the theme of patriarchal

ideology in Girish Karnad’s Nagamandala.

Or
(b) Attempt a critique on the portrayal of women
characters in Girish Karnads Nagamandala.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester

English

Major Elective — WOMEN’S WRITING

(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer.

1. Who is the narrator in ‘‘The Day they Burned the

Books’’?
(a) the old lady
(b) the young girl
(c) mother
(d) sister
2. Who wrote ‘‘Shakespeare's sister’’?
(a) Judith Wright
(b) Jean Rhys
(c) Maya Angelou
(d) Virginia Woolf

3. In ‘‘I am not that woman’’, Kishwar Naheed adopts

the voice of a ––––––––––– character.
(a) female (b) male
(c) child (d) mother

4. ‘‘Woman to man’’ is a poem written by ––––––––.

(a) Alice Muroe
(b) Judith Wright
(c) Maya Angelou
(d) Jean Rhys

5. Katherine Mansfield is a ––––––––––– writer.

(a) American
(b) Indian
(c) Srilankan
(d) New Zealander

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6. ‘‘The photographer’’ belongs to the –––––––––––
circle.
(a) ‘‘Lives of Girh and women’’
(b) ‘‘Saints and Priests’’
(c) ‘‘Lives of people’’
(d) ‘‘Lion and Ring’’

7. In ‘‘Topdog/underdog’’, the elder brother's name

was influenced by –––––––––––.
(a) John Kennedy
(b) James Buchanan
(c) Andrew Johnson
(d) Abraham Lincoln

8. What is the name of Lincoln’s friend?

(a) Cookie (b) Booth
(c) Lonny (d) Maria

9. Name the corrupt politician in the novel

‘‘Nampally Road’’.
(a) Siddharth (b) Limca Gowda
(c) Ramu (d) Booth

10. In which country did Mira complete her UG?

(a) Australia (b) Brazil
(c) England (d) S. Korea

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Inspect the cultural identify in ‘‘The Day

they burned the Books’’?
Or
(b) What is the main theme of ‘‘Shakespeare's
Sister’’?

12. (a) Write a short note on the message of ‘‘I am

not that woman’’.
Or
(b) Attempt a critical appreciation to the poem
‘‘originally’’.

13. (a) Bring out Mr. Neave’s mindset in the short

story ‘‘A ideal family’’.
Or
(b) Explain the predominant plot of the story ‘‘A
correspondence course’’.

14. (a) Write a short note on characterisation of

Lincoln and Booth.
Or
(b) Discuss the justification of the title of the
novel ‘‘Topdog/Underdog”.

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15. (a) Bring out Mira’s situation in England.
Or
(b) Write a short note on Dr. Durgabai in
‘‘Nampally Road’’.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Write a detailed summary of ‘‘The Day they

burned the Books’’.
Or
(b) In what context is Shakespeare’s imaginary
sister Judith in ‘‘A Room of one’s own Room’’?

17. (a) How does the poem ‘‘phenomenal woman’’

reflect Angela's own life?
Or
(b) Explore Judith Wright’s contribution to
literature.

18. (a) Express the thematic concerns in

‘‘A correspondence course’’.
Or
(b) Critically analyse the short study,
‘‘The photographer’’.

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19. (a) How does ‘‘Topdog/Underdog’’ address issues
of race?

Or
(b) Interpret the themes in the play
‘‘Topdog/Underdog’’.

20. (a) Explain the theme of cultural inheritance in

‘‘Nampally Road’’.

Or
(b) Elucidate on Mira’s search for identity.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester

English

Major Elective – JOURNALISM AND MASS

COMMUNICATION

(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. –––––––––– is one of the conventional forms of

mass communication

(a) print media (b) digital media

(c) transit media (d) social media

2. Advertising and circulation is taken over by the
_______ department

(a) production (b) advertisement

(c) editorial (d) business

3. IANS was established in the year ––––––––––

(a) 1989 (b) 1976

(c) 1986 (d) 1984

4. The Hierarchy of Reporters is headed by the

––––––––––

(a) Chief Reporter (b) Editor

(c) Managing Director (d) Beat Reporter

5. The first English News Paper of India with an

Indian ownership was

(a) Guardian (b) The Reformer

(c) Madras Gazette (d) Bengal Gazette

6. The Verbal code for communication is ––––––––––

(a) Sound (b) Oral

(c) Language (d) Images

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7. Radio Waves was discovered by

(a) Henrich Hertz (b) Galilio Galeli

(c) Edison (d) Richard Ritz

8. TRP stands for ––––––––––

(a) Television Rate for Programme

(b) Television Rating Point

(c) Television Return Practice

(d) Television Real Programe

9. –––––––––– control manages the traffic rate in a

network

(a) Routing (b) Flow

(c) Data (d) Memory

10. Web casting is _________ through the internet

(a) Broadcasting (b) Story Casting

(c) Hollowcasting (d) Plot casting

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What are the duties of a chief sub-editor?

Or
(b) What are the basic elements of a Headline?

12. (a) Briefly explain the Wire Service News

Agencies.

Or
(b) Elucidate the phrase “Nose for News”.

13. (a) Account the role of Bala Gangadhar Tilak in

Indian journalism.

Or
(b) What are the Barriers to Effective
Communication?

14. (a) Differentiate between Radio News and

Newspaper.

Or
(b) Describe the fundamental qualities of a
television Journalist.

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15. (a) Describe the roles and functions of an IT
department.

Or

(b) How does a File Transfer Protocol work?

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Explain the functions of journalism.

Or

(b) What technique does a sub editor follow

while writing a news story? Explain.

17. (a) What are the different categories of News

Agencies based on the type of their
transmission?

Or

(b) Write an essay on the various types of

reporting.

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18. (a) Elucidate the journalistic development in the
Post Independence era.

Or

(b) Compare and Contrast Interpersonal

Communication and Mass communication.

19. (a) Write a note on Radio Journalism in India.

Or

(b) What are the different techniques adopted in

a television interview? Explain in detail.

20. (a) Information Technology — a powerful tool in

the hands of global marketers.. Justify.

Or

(b) Trace the growth and development of Web

Journalism in India.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester

English

Major Elective — CREATIVE WRITING IN ENGLISH

(For those who joined in July 2017 – 2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer.

1. Creative Writing is associated with originality of

thought and ——————.
(a) Speech (b) Sound
(c) Truth (d) Expression
2. —————— is the central concept of Creative
writing.
(a) Sense (b) Knowledge
(c) Emotion (d) Imagination

3. Which literary device uses a word that sounds like

the noise it describes?
(a) Onomatopoeia (b) Euphemism
(c) Synecdoche (d) Oxymoron

4. In which one of the following literary devices

defines a word, grammatical constructions, or
concepts are repeated in reverse order
(a) Paradox (b) Chiasmus
(c) Metonym (d) Pun

5. Slang is used in which part of speech?

(a) Formal speech (b) Informal speech
(c) Direct speech (d) Indirect speech

6. The —————— dialect is the distinct form of a

language spoken in a certain geographical area.
(a) regional
(b) social
(c) ethnic
(d) none of the above

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7. —————— is the selection and arrangement of
words in a literary work.
(a) Shape
(b) Form
(c) Diction
(d) Technique

8. —————— is imaginative language arranged in

lines and set to a particular rhythm.
(a) Poetry (b) Dialogue
(c) Prose (d) Slogan

9. Which type of novel relates the adventures of an

eccentric or disreputable hero in episodic form?
(a) Epistolary novel
(b) Picaresque novel
(c) Historical novel
(d) Graphic novel

10. Which of the following is not a key component of

setting in creative writing?
(a) Time period (b) Physical location
(c) Social context (d) Irrelevance

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write a short note on the importance of

reading.

Or
(b) How does creativity measure?

12. (a) Write a shop note on Pun.

Or
(b) Write a short note on Palindrome.

13. (a) What is Provincialism?

Or
(b) Write a short note on Word order.

14. (a) Give some ideas to make writing accessible

and enjoyable the readers.

Or
(b) What is good writing and how does it become
effective writing?

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15. (a) Write a short note on the importance of
history.

Or
(b) Write short notes on Graphic Novel.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) What role does ‘Inspiration’ play in the

creative process?

Or
(b) Debate the proposition that ‘Creative writing
can never taught: Only caught’.

17. (a) Explain Irony and its kinds.

Or
(b) Explain in detail Euphemism with examples.

18. (a) Differentiate Denotation and Connotation.

Or
(b) Illustrate grammatical differences.

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19. (a) Write an essay on Poetry.

Or
(b) Examine the four functions of language.

20. (a) Give a detailed account Of Twentieth

Century fiction.

Or
(b) Write an essay on Modes of Narration.

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U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

First Semester

Part II – English

GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER – I

(For those who joined in July 2017-2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. How did the grandmother spend her afternoon

everyday in A Portrait of a Lady?
(a) Taking a nap
(b) Feeding sparrows
(c) Talking to author’s mother
(d) Going to temple
2. What happen when the grandmother didn’t pray
for the first time in A Portrait of a Lady?
(a) She took a break and went to the village
(b) None of the above
(c) She made this her routine
(d) She fell ill the next day
3. What topics did Jallaluddin often speak to the
Kalam about?
(a) Politics and government
(b) Sports and entertainment
(c) Scientific discoveries, contemporary
literature and medical science
(d) Local gossip
4. In Sonnet 116, what does Shakespeare describe as
“the marriage of true minds?
(a) Legal marriage (b) Spiritual union
(c) Platonic friendship (d) Physical attraction
5. In The Last Leaf, Johnsy was suffering from
––––––––––
(a) dengue (b) cancer
(c) pneumonia (d) fever
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6. What was Behrman's masterpiece?
(a) painting of a palace
(b) painting of the last leaf on the ivy creeper
(c) painting of a flower
(d) painting of natural scenery
7. Choose the appropriate option below:
How __________ keys are we taking?
(a) a few (b) much
(c) a lot (d) many
8. –––––––––– are used along with a main verb to
show tense, voice, or mood.
(a) Auxiliary verbs (b) Irregular verbs
(c) Transitive verbs (d) Intransitive verbs
9. Write the suitable synonym of the given word:
Scientists have found some anomalous behaviour
in the space.
(a) unpleasant (b) dangerous
(c) unusual (d) intriguing
10. Commencement of words with the same letter
––––––––––
(a) metaphor (b) personification
(c) pun (d) alliteration

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions by, choosing (a) or (b)
Each answer should not exceed 250 words
11. (a) Annotate the following passage:
“There was no chirping. We felt sorry for the
birds and my mother fetched some bread for
them. She broke it into little crumbs, the
way my grandmother used to, and threw it to
them. The sparrows took no notice of the
bread”.
Or
(b) “Some affect humanity and tenderness,
others boast of having such dispositions from
nature; but he is the only man lever knew
who seemed ashamed of his natural
benevolence”.
Annotate the following lines:

12. (a) “Lands he could measure, terms and tides

presage,
And e’en the story ran that he could gauge.
In arguing too, the person own’d his skill,
For e’en though vanquish’d he could argue
still”
Or
(b) “I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I —
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference”.
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13. (a) Explore the significance of Sues unwavering
support for Johnsy and its role in shaping
their friendship.
Or
(b) How does Ruskin Bond use humor in
‘The Boy Who Broke the Bank’ to address
serious themes such as greed and
temptation?
14. (a) Identify the type of sentences given below;
(i) Start focus on your career.
(ii) I am writing a letter now.
(iii) Hey. I burned my hands!
(iv) How may I help you?
(v) Do not play with fire.
Or
(b) Fill out the blanks:
(i) I reached the destination ––––––––––
hour ago. (a / an / the)
(ii) Identify the adverb in the following
sentence:
“She quickly finished her homework
before dinner.”
(iii) Identify the pronoun error in the
sentence and change it correctly:
“Between you and I. the secret is out.
(iv) Where is book I gave you last
week? (a / an / the)
(v) Which pronoun is the subject of the
sentence:

“They went to the park”.

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15. (a) Write the synonyms of the given words:
(i) Consent —
(ii) Awful —
(iii) Abandon —
(iv) Enormous —
(v) Misery —
Or
(b) Select the appropriate word:
(i) The –––––––––– (affect/effect) of
climate change is becoming more
noticeable.
(ii) He –––––––––– (lead/led) the team to
victory.
(iii) He –––––––––– (passed/past) the test
with flying colors.
(iv) I –––––––––– (accept/except) your
apology.
(v) I will –––––––––– (ensure/insure) that
the package arrives on time.
PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions, by choosing (a) or (b)
Each answer should not exceed 600 words
16. (a) Compare the author’s grandmother's way of
life in the village versus her lifestyle in the
urban setting in “Portrait of a Lady”.
Or
(b) How does prayer contribute to the life of an
individual, and what does it signify in their
personal journey, as interpreted by Abdul
Kalam?
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17. (a) Write the critical appreciation of the poem
“Let me not to the marriage of the true
minds”.
Or
(b) What religious teaching does Coventry
Patmore impart through the poem
“The Toys”?
18. (a) Discuss the theme of social status and its
portrayal in “The Gold Frame”.
Or
(b) How does Anton Chekhov use irony to convey
the theme of greed in “The Lottery Ticket”?
19. (a) Identify the type of verbs in the following
sentences:
(regular / irregular / auxiliary verb)
(i) The flowers smelled sweet.
(ii) He became a doctor.
(iii) She feels happy.
(iv) The bird flew across the sky.
(v) He has finished his homework.
(vi) They seem happy.
(vii) The flowers smell sweet.
(viii) The children play in the park.
Or
(b) Frame eight sentences on your own using
adjectives.

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20. (a) Choose the appropriate word:
(i) What ___________. do you take to work?
(root / route)
(ii) Don’t touch the cat’s ___________.
(tail / tale)
(iii) We should ___________. the plane now.
(bored / board)
(iv) The wind ___________. the door closed.
(blue / blew)
(v) I banged my ______ on the leg of the
table. (tow / toe)
(vi) She ______ the ball into the net.
(through / threw)
(vii) The students were ______ when the
teacher entered the room. (quite / quiet)
(viii) He decided to ______ the invitation to
the party. (accept / except)
Or
(b) Give the meaning of one-word substitution:
(i) Introvert —
(ii) Atheist —
(iii) Empathy —
(iv) Misanthrope —
(v) Monarchy —
(vi) Genocide —
(vii) Autobiography —
(viii) Museum —
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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English

Major Elective — AFRICAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2017 – 2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :
1. The sky holding flowers in the poem “Cactus”
symbolize —————
(a) faith (b) pride
(c) violence (d) hope

2. The black boy in the poem “Home-coming son” is

called as a ————— son.
(a) Prodigal (b) God’s
(c) Good (d) Beautiful
3. What does the poem “Telephonic Conversation”
expose?
(a) racial discrimination
(b) fear of people
(c) cost of living in America
(d) habits of people
4. Clark in his essay ‘The Casualties’ is of the opinion
that ————— puts an end to the suffering
people.
(a) God (b) Medicine
(c) Love (d) Death
5. Who wrote the story “My Father Writes to My
Mother”?
(a) AssiaDjebar (b) Henry lopes
(c) Peter Newmark (d) Chinua Achebe
6. Who was the watchman in Francoise’s house in
the story ‘The Advance’?
(a) Tahra (b) Ferdinand
(c) Carmen (d) Asuki
7. In Arrow of God, What ceremony marks the start
of the harvest?
(a) New yam feast
(b) New moon feast
(c) Festival of palms
(d) Festival of pumpkin leaves
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8. In Arrow of God, What is the sacred animal of
Ezidemili?
(a) Grasshopper (b) Python
(c) Rabbit (d) Crow

9. In The Lion and the Jewel, Lakunle wants Sidi

—————
(a) To be a modern wife
(b) To carry the water all the time
(c) To be sexier
(d) To be a traditional wife

10. In The Lion and the Jewel, Sidi can best be

described as —————
(a) Smart (b) Shy
(c) Rude (d) Superficial

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL the questions, by choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Why is the son in the poem “Home Coming

Son” called as a ‘Prodigal Son’?

Or
(b) What does the Cactus symbolise?

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12. (a) Describe the fight of the child over the
leftover chips and rotting bread in the poem
“Dear Child”.
Or

(b) How does John Pepper Clark describe the

nature of politicians in his poem
“The Casualties”?

13. (a) Describe the sufferings of Carmen in

‘The Advance’ by Henry Lopes.

Or

(b) How does AssiaDjebarin “My Father Writes

to My Mother” recount specific details of her
childhood?

14. (a) Sketch the character of Obika in Arrow of

God.

Or

(b) Analyze the character of Oduche in Arrow of

God.

15. (a) Comment on significance of the title

The Lion and the Jewel.

Or

(b) How did Baroka seduce Sidi in The Lion and

the Jewel?
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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL the questions, by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.
16. (a) The poem, “Cactus” demonstrates
Rabearivelo’s careful treatment of the role
and place of art-Elaborate.
Or
(b) Critically appreciate the poem “Home
Coming Son” by Tsegaye.
17. (a) Discuss “Telephone Conversation” by Wole
Soyinka as a poem about racism.
Or
(b) Attempt a critique on the poem
“The Casualties” by John Pepper Clark.
18. (a) Give a detailed summary of the story
‘Nwashisisana, The Hare’.
Or
(b) Assess the character of Carmen in
‘The Advance’ by Henry Lopes.
19. (a) Compare and contrast Ezeulu and Nwaka in
Arrow of God.
Or
(b) Discuss the masculine and the feminine
spheres in Arrow of God.

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20. (a) Classify some life lessons that can be learnt
from The Lion and the Jewel.

Or
(b) Discuss how Wole Soyinka depicts culture in
The Lion and the Jewel.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English

Major Elective — WRITING FOR MEDIA

(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer.

1. Writers are restless being in search of ––––––––––

(a) knowledge
(b) famous
(c) knowledge and thought
(d) ideas and meaning
2. Writers are interpreters of their time with
––––––––––
(a) an universal appeal
(b) an emotional appeal
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of the above

3. Libraries are another haven for ––––––––––

(a) poet (b) novelist
(c) playwright (d) idea hunter

4. Memory is always unreliable and notes are

––––––––––
(a) complete (b) perfect
(c) incomplete (d) imperfect

5. Placing characters in tricky situations and

developing suspension is the game of ––––––––––
(a) dramatist (b) script writer
(c) editor (d) report writer

6. Play is an imagination of life with a ––––––––––

(a) character (b) dialogue
(c) difference (d) content

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7. An effective advertisement must catch the reader’s
––––––––––

(a) complaint (b) feedback

(c) response (d) attention

8. Advertising is a kind of ––––––––––

(a) public announcement

(b) public review

(c) job

(d) communication

9. Max Gunther presents –––––––––– qualities for a

saleable book.

(a) four (b) six

(c) eight (d) twelve

10. –––––––––– is the hallmark of great writing.

(a) Completeness

(b) Concise

(c) Correctness

(d) Clarity

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL the questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What are the prospects in print media?

Or

(b) Write a short note on news writing.

12. (a) Describe the role of Freelance writer.

Or

(b) Give a short note on the art of interviewing.

13. (a) What are the essential qualities of a script

writer?

Or

(b) Define the art of script writing.

14. (a) Write the importance of copywriting.

Or

(b) What makes an advertisement effective?

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15. (a) Elucidate writing novels is an art.

Or
(b) How to write a novel effectively?

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Write an essay on the types of editors in

print media.

Or
(b) Write an essay on print media.

17. (a) Mention what are the skills and

requirements of a Freelance writer.

Or
(b) Define the characteristics of a good editor.

18. (a) Write an essay on the skills for script

writing.

Or
(b) What are the things that script writers
should follow?
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19. (a) Write an essay on copywriting.

Or
(b) Bring out the employment opportunities for
copywriters.

20. (a) What makes novel writing effective?

Or
(b) Bring out the qualities of a saleable book.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English

Major Elective – COMPARATIVE LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. The term “General Literature” was contributed by

————.
(a) Paul Van Tieghem (b) Goethe
(c) Ullrich Weisstein (d) Cervantes

2. Rene Etiemble is a/an ———— comparatist.

(a) American (b) French
(c) Russian (d) German
3. Raymond Trousson is a contributor to ————

(a) Genre studies (b) Parallel studies

(c) Thematology (d) Periodisation

4. ———— has dedicated a separate section for

Reception studies.

(a) Prawer (b) Remak

(c) Flaubert (d) Weisstein

5. Frye classifies genre on the basis of ————

(a) myths and archetypes

(b) subject matter

(c) style

(d) language

6. “A particular genre should keep the place clotted

to it”. Who said this?

(a) Aristotle (b) Quintilian

(c) Plato (d) Homi. K. Bhabha

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7. J.L. Lowe’s book on S.T. Coleridge, The Road to
Xanadu is a good example of ————
(a) Psychopathology (b) Psychoanalysis
(c) Psychobiography (d) Psychotherapy

8. The Marxists divide the society into ————

groups.
(a) three (b) five
(c) four (d) two

9. History of Ideas is useful because philosophical

history of ideas can throw better light on ————
(a) Literature (b) Reading
(c) Foreign language (d) Gender studies

10. ———— is an instrument, without which vast

areas of the world’s literature would be lost to us.
(a) Commercial art (b) Translation
(c) Journalism (d) History

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Mention the difference between National and

Comparative Literature.

Or
(b) Enumerate the principles of the Indian school
of Comparative Literature.
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12. (a) Elaborate the scope of Analogical studies.

Or

(b) Why is the concept of Influence central to

comparative Literature Studies?

13. (a) Describe the prescriptive and Descriptive

study of Genres.

Or

(b) What is the traditional classification of

genres?

14. (a) Bring out the mutual relationship between

literature and philosophy.

Or

(b) Explain the inter-dependency between

Sociology and Literature.

15. (a) Identify the two types of Idealism.

Or

(b) Will translation spoil the spirit of the original?

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss Comparative Literature as a distinct

academic discipline.

Or
(b) Write an essay on the National, General and
World Literature.

17. (a) Comment on Reception Study.

Or
(b) Thematology offers a vast scope for the
comparatists to study themes, subject matter,
motifs, situations, etc – Elucidate.

18. (a) List the problems faced during Genre studies.

Or
(b) Trace the development of theory of Genres.

19. (a) Elucidate the connection between literature

and other arts.

Or
(b) Discuss the contribution of Carl Jung to the
study of literature.

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20. (a) Translation plays a vital role in Comparative
Literature – Authenticate.

Or
(b) Assess the correlation between Literature and
the History of Ideas.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Third Semester

English

Skill Based Subject — PHONETICS AND SPOKEN

ENGLISH

(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL the questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. The Vowel sound/I/ is a —————— Vowel.

(a) short
(b) long
(c) middle
(d) none of these
2. Consonant sounds produced with the help of lips
are called ——————
(a) dentals (b) labials
(c) labio-dentals (d) glottal

3. Sounds like p b t d k g form in a group called

——————
(a) affricates (b) labials
(c) nasals (d) plosives

4. —————— of articulation tells where a sound is

formed.
(a) place (b) voice
(c) sound (d) voiceless

5. Stress means some extra ——————

(a) value (b) force
(c) sound (d) grade

6. The transcription of the word ‘pearl’ is —————

(a) /pæl/ (b) /pIl/
(c) /p3:1/ (d) /pi:1/

7. Choose the most appropriate answer. Is copying

someone’s homework cheating.
(a) No, It isn’t an exam
(b) Yes, definitely
(c) I don’t agree
(d) I think you are right
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8. Choose the most appropriate answer. Is it a
boarding school?
(a) Yes (b) don’t afraid
(c) good luck (d) no problem

9. ‘I am sorry’ is an expression of ——————

(a) Greeting (b) Apology
(c) Inviting (d) Permission

10. In a group discussion, we should be ——————

(a) subjective (b) dominating
(c) ignorant (d) assertive

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write a short note on Pure vowels.

Or
(b) Write a short note on vocal cords.

12. (a) Write a short note on Place of Articulation.

Or
(b) Differentiate voiced and voiceless sounds.
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13. (a) Mark the Stress in the following words :
(i) behold
(ii) demand
(iii) permit
(iv) consult
(v) invite
Or
(b) Transcribe the following words :
(i) humanity
(ii) court
(iii) picture
(iv) admit
(v) hotel.

14. (a) Write dialogue between a bus conductor and

a passenger.
Or
(b) Write a dialogue between you and the bank
manager regarding the opening of the
account.

15. (a) Write a group discussion on Deforestation.

Or
(b) Greet your friend on his/her birthday in
five sentences.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL the questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Classify Vowels.

Or
(b) List out all the twenty symbols of vowels
with an example.

17. (a) Explain word-accentual patterns in English.

Or
(b) Examine the role of palate in sound
production.

18. (a) Transcribe the following sentences :

(i) We love cooking.
(ii) I live in a small city.
(iii) Does she miss her family.
(iv) I like music.

Or
(b) Describe in detail Syllabification.

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19. (a) Write a Dialogue between two Sportsmen
about their experiences in a match.

Or
(b) Attempt an essay on formal and informal
conversation.

20. (a) Give two examples for each of the following

expressions :
(i) Greeting
(ii) Inviting
(iii) Permission
(iv) Request

Or
(b) Explain the basic principles of public
speaking.

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ASEN 41

B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Fourth Semester

English

Skill Based Subject – ECO ENGLISH

(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. A short story that features animals and teaches a

moral is a ___________.
(a) parable (b) fable
(c) legend (d) satire

2. One who is against law or rule is __________.

(a) benefactor (b) illicit
(c) celibate (d) disguise
3. A person who has chosen not to marry is
___________.
(a) benefactor (b) intoxicate
(c) celibate (d) disguise

4. The children are fond ___________ boys.

(a) for (b) out
(c) of (d) with

5. Discussion among people who have diverse views

___________.
(a) dispute (b) discourse
(c) debate (d) argument

6. A soft part of an animal’s body is ___________.

(a) neck (b) ear
(c) feather (d) belly

7. The homophone of ‘Not’ is ___________.

(a) hot (b) get
(c) shoot (d) did

8. Give one word substitute for ‘the place where dead

people are buried ___________.
(a) graveyard (b) desert
(c) slum (d) willow

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9. The person who kills human beings and eats them
___________.
(a) criminal (b) savage
(c) tribal (d) cannibal

10. Complete the proverb : Charity begins at

___________.
(a) house (b) school
(c) church (d) home

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Choose the correct meaning for each word:

(i) emaciated - always ready to quarrel
(ii) aggressive - to take someone where they
should go or sit
(iii) disguise - speaking against God
(iv) blasphemous - thin and weak
(v) usher - something that is worn to hide
one’s real appearance

Or
(b) Match the word with its meaning:
(i) instruments - elastic substance in the body
(ii) shortage - continue to exist
(iii) muscle - very small
(iv) survive - deficiency
(v) tiny - tools

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12. (a) Expand the Following :
(i) SC (ii) ST
(iii) OBC (iv) CEO
(v) MD

Or
(b) Give the antonyms of the following :
(i) appear (ii) complete
(iii) fair (iv) regular
(v) relevant

13. (a) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words and

complete the proverb. (earth, green, beauty,
life, child)
(i) The grass is always ___________ on the
other side of the fence.
(ii) To move heaven and ___________.
(iii) ___________ lies in the eyes of the
beholder.
(iv) Spare the rod and spoil the ___________.
(v) ___________ is just a bowl of cherries.

Or

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 (b) Which is correct?
(i) approach/apoach
(ii) destruction/distruction
(iii) luckiest/luckiest
(iv) happyest/happiest
(v) disturbed/disturbed

14. (a) Frame sentences with the following phrases?

(i) on top of the world
(ii) in seventh heaven
(iii) on cloud nine
(iv) over the moon
(v) floating on air

Or
(b) Fill in the blanks to complete the proverbs.
(i) Wash your dirty linen ___________.
(ii) The hand that rocks the cradle
___________.
(iii) One man’s meat is ___________.
(iv) __________ in glass houses shouldn’t
throw stones.
(v) You can lead a horse to water, but
___________.

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15. (a) Match the words :
(i) She welcomed the guests for
the function - waving
(ii) In absence of the pay hike
she left her job - calling
(iii) He raised his hand and was
moving it to tell me something - roaming
(iv) He was going around the city
aimlessly for a long time - greeting
(v) He telephoned me last night
when I was out - quitting

Or
(b) Fill in the blanks with the correct forms.
The stray dogs in my colony are ___________
(torture). They are ___________ (beat up), and
___________ (give) stale food. They are
___________ (follow) and ___________ (bite) by
other pet dogs.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

16. (a) Find the appropriate word :

(i) A person who is very generous is called
___________.
(ii) A story that features human beings and
teaches a moral is a ___________.

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 (iii) A story about great people who actually
never lived is a ___________.
(iv) A written story that ridicules something
that really happened is a ____________.
(v) A written description about the life of a
person written by someone else is a
____________.
(vi) A written description about the life of a
person written by the same person is a
___________.
(vii) A work of literature written long ago
which is considered great is a
___________.
(viii) A written or broadcast story appearing
at fixed intervals is a ___________.

Or
(b) Write out the second paragraph using the
words given in the brackets:
The Owner (very fat) soon became breathless.
He jumped off his bicycle (brand new) and hid
it behind a tree. He ran along the path (very
narrow). My friend (hide behind a bush)
watched the man go past. My friend ran back
and took the bicycle (hide behind) the tree.
The man(in a hurry) had forgotten to lock his
bicycle. My friend reached a place (near the
bus stand). He left the bicycle there (found by
the owner).
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17. (a) Make a list of ten things that are commonly
found in your village.

Or
(b) Rewrite the following using ‘let’s’
(i) We have to start our work as early as
possible.
(ii) We should not jump to conclusions.
(iii) We will complete our homework together.
(iv) We hope tomorrow will be a holiday.
(v) We’ll go out for dinner.
(vi) We should stop our discussion now.
(vii) We will take a break.
(viii) We will not tell her what we did.

18. (a) Write a summary of the passage and give a

suitable title
Why is a diamond so valuable? Diamonds, of
course, are not something to be valuable, it
must also be desirable and diamonds are very
desirable indeed. The unequalled beauty and
brightness of the diamond is the result of its
ability to reflect light. The diamond is also the
hardest material known to man. In fact, the
word ‘diamond’ comes from the Greek word
adamas which means ‘un-conquerable’. A
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the world can cut it-except another diamond.
Diamonds can last for this reason, the
diamond has become a sign of everlasting
love. Diamonds have to be polished to be made
beautiful. Unpolished diamonds, known as;
rough’, are found in all sizes and shapes and
are not very bright. Diamond- cutters must
look at each diamond carefully and decide how
to bring out its beauty. Most diamonds are
sawed in two and each half is shaped and cut
into a rough diamond dust. (Only diamond
dust can be used to wear down another
diamond!) The facets are placed at equal
distances and the avenge brilliant is cut with-
eight facets, the greater the brightness of the
diamond.
Diamond mining as an industry started in
India more than 2,500 years ago! Diamonds
were recognised as valuable possessions from
the very beginning. In fact, before the kings
and queens owned them. It was not until 1430
that ordinary people started wearing
diamonds as rings and necklaces. A lady
named Agnes Sorel started this fashion in the
French Court. The industrial diamond is of a
poorer grade – neither the best in quality nor
beautiful in colour. If it were, the diamond
higher price. It seems surprising that
something as valuable as a diamond is used in
industry at all, but the diamond has been

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 called the ‘king of industry’! And in fact, three
fourths of all the diamonds that are found do
go into jewellery but are used in industry.
They are useful because of their hardness. For
example, about 20 per cent of all industrial
diamonds are fixed in drills and used by
mining companies to drill holes through rock.
Without diamonds, some of our most
important industrial would have to shut
down.

Or
(b) Match the words:
(i) Sink - to continue or exist

(ii) Emissions - to go down below the

surface of water
(iii) Survive - a person between the age of
13-19
(iv) Prevent - the act of saying goodbye
(v) Teen - the process of sending out
light, heat or gas
(vi) Farewell - to stop something from
happening
(vii) Debate - to live
(viii) Exist - discussion between people
with different opinions

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19. (a) Give the homophones of the following words:

(i) there (ii) son

(iii) know (iv) week

(v) hare (vi) wood

(vii) reed (viii) die

Or

(b) Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of

the words given in the brackets.

(i) One of his ___________ ___________ in the

forest department.( brother, work)

(ii) One of the biggest ___________ facing us

is how ___________ our country clean. (to
make, challenges)

(iii) One of the main ___________ for climate

change ___________ over exploitation of
natural resources. (have + be, reason)

(iv) Their beloved dog that died recently

___________ one of their family
__________. (be, member).
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20. (a) Match the words :
(i) miserable - state of being relaxed

(ii) afford - suffering of mind and body

(iii) misery - time spent doing what you

enjoy

(iv) slavery - very uncomfortable and

unhappy

(v) comrade - to have enough money to

buy something

(vi) hideous - state of being a slave

(vii) leisure - ugly or unpleasant

Or

(b) Name the young ones.

(i) Cow gives birth to ___________.

(ii) A baby cat is called ___________.

(iii) A chicken is the baby of a ___________.

(iv) The child of a lion is ___________.

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(v) A kangaroo’s baby is ___________.

(vi) A puppy is the child of a ___________.

(vii) The mother of a foal is ___________.

(viii) A baby pig is called ___________.

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ANEN 41

U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fourth Semester

English

Non Major Elective – BUSINESS COMMUNICATION /

BUSINESS ENGLISH

(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. ____________ is the easiest, fastest and most

successful form of communication.

(a) verbal (b) non-verbal

(c) oral (d) written

2. –––––––––– is the most used form of official
communication.

(a) verbal (b) non-verbal

(c) oral (d) written

3. _______________ can be benefited from

audio-visual aids.

(a) down’s syndrome (b) visually challenged

(c) normal (d) physically challenged

4. ________ are sent to friends and relatives.

(a) formal mails (b) informal mails

(c) semi-formal mails (d) circulars

5. –––––––––– are accounts of current events and

happenings.

(a) newspaper report

(b) magazine report

(c) formal official report

(d) email

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6. ––––––––––, also known as business proposals.
(a) sales proposals (b) technical proposals
(c) research proposals (d) marriage proposals

7. __________ is the most important component of

business correspondence.
(a) Medium (b) Message
(c) Feedback (d) Sender

8. ___________ is the list of items to be discussed at

the meeting.
(a) Minutes (b) Manual
(c) Notice (d) Agenda

9. Which media has the highest value reach in the

Indian context?
(a) TV (b) Newspaper
(c) Magazines (d) Radio

10. All visual depictions of information, with the

exception of tables, are
(a) figures (b) charts
(c) pie diagram (d) tables

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Explain verbal communication.

Or
(b) Why writing skill is more important for
business communication?

12. (a) What are audio-visual aids?

Or
(b) What are the steps to be followed in writing
an effective and appropriate Email?

13. (a) What are the points to be followed in Report

Writing?

Or
(b) How do we format a Technical Proposal?

14. (a) Explain the methods of writing Minutes.

Or
(b) List out the common barriers to Effective
Communication.
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15. (a) Write about the scope and importance of
advertising.

Or
(b) Explain the use of tables.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) What are the main steps in the process of

Communication?

Or
(b) Draft a memo for a CA firm quoting the
amount to be spent on stationery and office
supplies for the first quarter of the financial
year.

17. (a) Explain the Characteristics of audio-visual

aids.

Or
(b) Write a mail to Mr.Santosh Desai responding
to his query about the availability of
cosmetics and toiletries in your
manufacturing unit ‘Shimmer and Shine’.
You are Mr.Manohar Singh, marketing head
of the company.

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18. (a) What are the steps to be followed in. Report
Writing?

Or
(b) What is a technical proposal? How do we
write a technical proposal?

19. (a) Discuss the meaning and importance of

business correspondence.

Or
(b) Discuss the importance of Manual in
business correspondence.

20. (a) Explain the advantages and disadvantages

of advertising.

Or
(b) Explain the advantages of using Graphic
Aids.

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AAEN 11

B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

First Semester

English – Allied

SOCIAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND

(For those who joined in July 2017 – 2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Renaissance literally means ___________.

(a) recreation (b) renewal
(c) rebirth (d) reform

2. Who initiated the reformation movement in

England?
(a) Martin Luther (b) Alexander VI
(c) Leo X (d) Henry VIII
3. The People who were too eager to purify the
church of England are called ___________.

(a) Catholics (b) Baptist

(c) Methodist (d) Puritans

4. ___________ was the cradle of English Drama.

(a) Church (b) School

(c) College (d) Theatre

5. Who is Shakespeare's most famous puritan

character?

(a) Malvolio (b) Sir Toby

(c) Orsino (d) Antonio

6. The Royal Society of Science of Science was

founded in ___________.

(a) 1672 (b) 1662

(c) 1626 (d) 1646

7. Who invented the flying shuttle?

(a) John Kay (b) Richard Arkwright

(c) Crompton (d) James Hargreaves

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8. ___________ movement was established by Wesly
Brothers.
(a) Evangelical (b) Methodist
(c) Anglicanism (d) Humanitarian

9. 'The Origin of Species' was written by __________.

(a) Milton
(b) Shakespeare
(c) Charles Darwin
(d) Charles Lamb

10. The most important and immediate effect for

French Revolution was ___________.
(a) national debt
(b) political change
(c) establishment of democracy
(d) social change

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What is Renaissance?

Or
(b) What are the causes of Reformation?

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12. (a) Write a short note on Quakerism.

Or

(b) Describe Elizabethan stage.

13. (a) Write down the impact on literature by

puritanism.

Or

(b) How did the coffee houses in England promote

the social life of the country?

14. (a) What are the causes of Industrial revolution

in England?

Or

(b) Write a short note on Salvation Army.

15. (a) What is the reason for the implementation of

corn law in 1816?

Or

(b) Write about the progress of medical science

during the Victorian Age.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Bring out the salient features of Renaissance

in England.

Or
(b) Write an essay on Reformation England.

17. (a) Discuss the main features of Elizabethan

theatre.

Or
(b) Bring out the social significance of the Civil
war in England.

18. (a) Trace the Origin, and influence of Puritanism

in England.

Or
(b) Describe the social and religious life in
Restoration England.

19. (a) Write an essay on the causes and effects of

Industrial Revolution.

Or
(b) Define Methodism - How did it change the
English life?

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20. (a) Write an essay on the development of
Education in Victorian England.

Or
(b) What were the effects of French Revolution in
England?

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AAEN 21

B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

English – Allied

LITERARY FORMS

(For those who joined in July 2017-2020)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :

1. The well marked pause in an octave is ––––––––––

(a) Caesura (b) Volta
(c) Schema (d) lyric

2. Ode is of –––––––––– origin

(a) Greek (b) French
(c) Italian (d) Polish
3. Idyll is associated with brevity and ––––––––––
(a) wit (b) pictorial effect
(c) politics (d) knowledge
4. Mock balled treats –––––––––– theme
(a) comic (b) sad
(c) valour (d) affectation
5. Farce is a coarser form of ––––––––––
(a) tragedy (b) comedy
(c) one act play (d) biography
6. –––––––––– aims at character study
(a) masque
(b) tragi comedy
(c) dramatic mondogue
(d) farce
7. Bacons essays are –––––––––– essays
(a) character writing (b) critical essays
(c) aphoristic (d) social
8. The short story is a shortened ––––––––––
(a) play (b) novel
(c) poetry (d) prose
9. –––––––––– used the term Biography in 1683
(a) Dryden (b) Blake
(c) Hazlitt (d) Johnson
10. –––––––––– is a story of one’s own life and
achievement
(a) biography (b) auto biography
(c) essay (d) novel

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What are pastoral elegies?

Or
(b) Characteristic features of lyric.

12. (a) Comment on the treatment of subject in

Idyll.

Or
(b) Write a brief note on the origin of Ballad.

13. (a) Write a note on the decline of Masque.

Or
(b) How did Broconing contribute to the genre
Dramatic Monologue?

14. (a) Write briefly on the periodical essays.

Or
(b) Trace the origin of short story.

15. (a) Write a note on the types of auto biography.

Or
(b) Record the difficulties of a biographer.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Trace the origin of lyric and explain the

features and its structure and subject
matter.
Or
(b) Comment on the essentials of a sonnet.

17. (a) Attempt an essay on Satire.

Or
(b) Trace the distinguishing features and kinds
of ballad.

18. (a) Why is tragic-comedy a monsterous

invention?
Or
(b) Explain in detail the atmosphere, pleasure,
purpose and medium of a Tragedy.

19. (a) Explain the types of essays.

Or
(b) What are the salient features of a novel?

20. (a) “A well-written life is almost as rare as a

well spent one”–Explain with reference to
biography.
Or
(b) Explain vividly the features and types of
autobiography.
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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Third Semester

English — Allied

CARIBBEAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2017-2019)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. What term best describes the attitude of the

poem’s speaker?
(a) outraged (b) hopeless
(c) conflicted (d) nostalgic

2. Ibises is ——————.
(a) a fish (b) a mountain
(c) an animal (d) a bird
3. The speaker tells the reader that he will shortly
tell the —————— of his story.
(a) other half (b) full
(c) partial (d) same story

4. Ananse is a ——————.
(a) beetle (b) flower
(c) spider (d) worm

5. The main character of “Summer Lighting” is

——————.
(a) Bro. Justice (b) the old man
(c) a boy (d) the old woman

6. ‘Half a Life’ was published in the year —————

(a) 2000 (b) 2002
(c) 2001 (d) 2003

7. The expansion of V S in V S Naipaul ——————.

(a) Vidiadhar Surajprasad
(b) Vijay Suraj
(c) Vidia Shukal
(d) Vinaydhar Surajprasad
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8. Willie’s Middle name is a homage to ——————.

(a) Shakespeare (b) John Donne

(c) Jaishree Misra (d) Somerset Maugham

9. The real name of Makak is ——————.

(a) Tigre (b) South

(c) Makak (d) Felis Hobain

10. —————— feigns illness.

(a) Basil (b) Felis Hobain

(c) Souris (d) Makak

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Why can Walcott not disown his African

ancestry?

Or

(b) How did Judas betray Jesus?

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12. (a) How does Ananse, the creator of culture
become God?

Or
(b) How is, according to Agard, “half-caste” like
Picasso mixing colours?

13. (a) Why does the old man abuse the boy?

Or
(b) What do the night-soil men do in the night?

14. (a) What kind of divided identity is depicted in

the novel Half a Life?

Or
(b) In Half a Life the central character is not
frustrated in his efforts to attain a particular
goal ; he has reached middle age without
finding a purpose for his life. Explain.

15. (a) What is the central idea of Dream on Monkey

Mountain?

Or
(b) What is the significance of the title Dream on
Monkey Mountain?

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) The African soil is wet with the blood of

victims — Explain.

Or
(b) Comment on the betrayal of Judas.

17. (a) Write a critical appreciation of “Half Caste”.

Or
(b) Write a critical appreciation of
“The Carpenter’s Complaint”.

18. (a) Sketch the main character in “Summer

Lighting” by Olive Senior.

Or
(b) Sketch the character of Jablesse.

19. (a) What is the theme of the story Half a Life by

Naipaul?

Or
(b) V.S. Naipaul’s novel Half a Life is the story
of a man who spends two decades in search of
a life he can call his own. Explain.

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20. (a) What is the plot of the Dream on Monkey
Mountain?

Or
(b) What is the role of Makak in the Dream on
Monkey Mountain?

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U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024

First Semester

Part – II – English

COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH – I

(For those who joined in July 2020 only)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. –––––––––– involves paying close attention to

what is being said.

(a) Speaking (b) Reading

(c) Listening (d) Writing

2. There are –––––––––– aspects to the sounds of the
English language.

(a) four (b) two

(c) three (d) five

3. In –––––––––– the text is used to extract specific

information.

(a) scanning (b) skimming

(c) skipping (d) searching

4. –––––––––– reading happens when a reader reads

a text, carefully and intently with absorbed
concentration with a view to extract specific
information.

(a) Extensive (b) Intensive

(c) Absorbing (d) Skimming

5. Jaguars –––––––––– run really fast.

(a) can (b) may

(c) might (d) should

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6. I think you –––––––––– go out and meet new
people.
(a) must (b) could
(c) might (d) shouldn’t

7. When I went there, she –––––––––– the room.

(clean) - Tense.
(a) cleaned (b) is cleaning
(c) had cleaned (d) cleans

8. Ravi –––––––––– the car now. (drive) - Tense.

(a) drives (b) is driving
(c) had drived (d) drived

9. The gate –––––––––– by my nephew. (paint) -

Voice.
(a) was painted (b) were painted
(c) had painted (d) has painted

10. The hotel –––––––––– by the mob yesterday.

(attack) - Voice.
(a) attacked (b) was attacked
(c) has attacked (d) is attacked

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write a note on ‘Writing Diary’.

Or

(b) Explain Reflexive Pronouns.

12. (a) What is Extensive Reading?

Or
(b) What is a paragraph and explain its
structure?

13. (a) How will you direct a stranger to reach the

government hospital?

Or
(b) Fill in the following blanks with correct
model verbs:
(i) They –––––––––– not read this book for
this topic.
(ii) I –––––––––– take two tablets a day.
(iii) He –––––––––– tell this to his wife.
(iv) You –––––––––– take a day's leave.
(v) You –––––––––– finish the work today.
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14. (a) Write any five sentences using Present
Perfect tense.

Or
(b) Give five examples for Past Continuous
tense.

15. (a) Write a note on “Group Discussion”.

Or
(b) Fill in each blank with either the passive
voice or the active form of the simple past
tense of the verb in the brackets.
(i) The radio –––––––––– by Guglielmo
Marconi in 1896. (invented / was
invented)
(ii) In the 19th century, bicycles along with
horses ––––––––––. (were ridden / rode)
(iii) I –––––––––– my room after the
birthday. (didn’t clean, wasn't cleaned)
(iv) A famous painting of Ravi Varma ––––
–––––– in the auction yesterday. (sold /
was sold)
(v) The electricians –––––––––– the new
smoke alarm system last week. (were
tested / tested)

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Identify the noun and its type in the

following sentences:
(i) Salt is necessary to life.
(ii) Lucknow is one of the biggest cities in
our country.
(iii) Manjula needs an umbrella.
(iv) I saw Praveen yesterday.
(v) This is Rohini’s pen.
(vi) He is afraid of death.
(vii) Hunger made him steal.
(viii) Everyone wants freedom.

Or
(b) How will you introduce others? Give an
example.

17. (a) Write a paragraph on ‘Ban of Plastics’.

Or
(b) Fill in the following sentences with correct
from of primary auxiliary verb:
(i) My teacher –––––––––– gone on
vacation. (has / does)
(ii) The doctor –––––––––– not in his room
when I went there. (was / were)
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 (iii) I –––––––––– not interested in
painting. (am / is)
(iv) The swimming pool –––––––––– built
last year. (is / was)
(v) The players –––––––––– playing well.
(any / have)
(vi) His mother –––––––––– working as a
nurse. (is / are)
(vii) I –––––––––– not like fast food. (do /
does)
(viii) Malini –––––––––– left her home
before I reached there. (has / had)

18. (a) Explain the techniques of descriptive

writing.

Or
(b) Write a brief editorial on the merits and
demerits of the online classroom.

19. (a) Write a conversation between you and your

father expressing your opinion on Higher
Education.

Or
(b) Make Notes:
Discipline is of the utmost importance in
student life. If the young students do not
obey their superiors and go without
discipline, they will be deprived of much of
the training they should have at this period

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 and in future they will never be able to
extract obedience from other sin the society.
Society will never accept them as persons fit
for commanding and taking up any
responsible positions in life. Duty of all the
students is to observe discipline in the
preparatory stage of their life. A college
without discipline can never impact suitable
education to students. The rule of discipline
in the playground and the battle field play a
very important role. A team without
discipline may not fare well in spite of good
players for want of mutual understanding
and cooperation. In any army everyone from
the rank of the general down to the ranks of
an ordinary soldier must observe discipline.
In case a soldier odes not obey his immediate
superior the army becomes a rabble quite
unfit for the achievement of the common
ends of war. At first sight it may appear to
us that discipline takes away individual
liberty. But on analysis it is found that it
does not do so, for liberty is not license. We
find disciplined liberty at the root of all kinds
of human happiness.

20. (a) Evaluate education of women before and

after Indian Independence.

Or
(b) Write an account on the e-Learning
resources of Government of India.
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U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024

Second Semester

Part II — English

COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH — II

(For those who joined in July 2020 only)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. The proverb, Early bird catches the worm means

that
(a) The written word is very powerful
(b) Work consistently
(c) One who arrives first has the best chance of
success
(d) Time keeps on moving
2. “I can’t tell you how sorry I am” is an expression
used in

(a) Making complaint

(b) Accepting a complaint

(c) Offering solutions

(d) Expressing sympathy

3. How is an interjection set off from the rest of the

sentence

(a) By a question mark

(b) By a full stop

(c) By an exclamation

(d) By a semicolon

4. What does the idiom “to spill the beans” mean?

(a) To keep a secret

(b) To reveal something before it is supposed to

be revealed

(c) To distribute food materials

(d) To make someone angry

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5. What is the term used to describe a book that
someone writes about their own life?
(a) Fiction
(b) Biography
(c) Autobiography
(d) None of these

6. Identify the pattern of the sentence - Revathy sang

me a sone melodiously
(a) SVOC (b) SVOA
(c) SVIODOA (d) SVA

7. The usage, “I am certain that ...”, is used to

––––––––––.
(a) Add a point
(b) Seek clarification
(c) Express disagreement
(d) Express an opinion

8. The denotation of a word stands for ––––––––––.

(a) It’s indirect meaning
(b) It’s figurative meaning
(c) It’s direct meaning
(d) It’s personal meaning

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9. Which of the following skills is required to play a
part in drama?
(a) Speaking in a monotone voice
(b) Speaking in a quiet voice
(c) Speaking with proper pronunciation and
punctuation
(d) Speaking with a regional accent

10. Which type of questions are recommended for an

informal interview?
(a) Closed - ended questions
(b) Yes/ no questions
(c) Multiple choice questions
(d) Open - ended questions

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Expand the proverb - ‘A Rolling Stone

Gathers No Moss’.

Or

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(b) Choose the closest meaning for the
underlined phrases.

(i) Ability to perform

(1) ease

(2) capability

(3) difficulty

(4) machine

(ii) Doggedly

(1) dog-like

(2) animalistic

(3) with a bark

(4) determinedly

(iii) vibrant session

(1) full of energy

(2) enjoyable

(3) interesting

(4) boring

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 (iv) To assist someone
(1) help
(2) threaten
(3) meet
(4) stand with
(v) A vicious animal
(1) large
(2) deliberately harmful
(3) friendly
(4) small in size

12. (a) Prepare a welcome speech for the

Independence Day celebration organized in
your village.

Or
(b) Fill in the blanks with suitable interjections:
(i) –––––––––– We have won!
(ii) –––––––––– He is dead.
(iii) –––––––––– That’s great news!
(iv) –––––––––– The baby is sleeping.
(v) –––––––––– that feels wonderful.

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13. (a) Prepare short verbal and visual content for a
short presentation on the topic: Evolution of
Life Style in the Internet Era.

Or
(b) Write the sentence pattern of the following
sentences.
(i) Anitha grew tired after the dance
(ii) Radha’s father is a carpenter
(iii) This bag is large
(iv) We wear cotton clothes in summer
(v) He answered my question angrily

14. (a) Identify the connotation of the underlined

word in the following sentences:
(i) My old camera has finally broken
(ii) My friends are committed
environmentalists
(iii) We stopped for lunch at a small hotel in
Chennai
(iv) Marco Polo was a foolhardy traveler
(v) Idly is a cheap meal

Or

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 (b) Identify the types of sentences

(i) Stop it at once.

(ii) Hurrah! We have done it!

(iii) Have you ever seen this man?

(iv) They go to school.

(v) There is no good playground.

15. (a) Replace the adverb phrase with an adverb

clause:

(i) The soldiers fought bravely

(ii) The price is too high for a second-hand

vehicle.

(iii) Snow is lighter than ice.

(iv) A rose by any other name would smell

as sweet.

(v) They Lifted the heavy box with all their

might.

Or

(b) Choose the most suitable collocations.

(i) The mobile phone is faulty / wrong

(ii) Can I ring you again / call you back?

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 (iii) Please do not sing out of tune / off the
tune.

(iv) The flora and fauna / flowers and

animals of this island are unique.

(v) My motorcycle is quite old. So, getting

spare / exchange parts is difficult.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Choose the appropriate adverb from the

options given:

(i) The judge told him to answer the

questions ––––––––––. (truthfully/
sleepily/casually)

(ii) Misers save money by living ––––––––.

(frugally/lavishly/cheerfully)

(iii) Spendthrifts live ––––––––––.

(frugally/slowly/lavishly)

(iv) Models and film actors dress

––––––––––. (simply/stylishly/shabbily)

(v) The beggar was –––––––––– dressed.

(stylishly/interestingly/shabbily)

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 (vi) It was a grand wedding. The venue was
decorated ––––––––––. (exquisitely/
cheaply/ badly)

(vii) She is –––––––––– the sweetest of the

four girls. (by chance/by far/by and by)

(viii) Of the three businessmen, Suraj is

–––––––––– the wealthiest (easier,
easiest, easily)

Or

(b) Write a conversation between a diner at a

restaurant and the hotel manager about the
food that is not of good quality.

17. (a) Write an opinion piece on “Peer Pressure: A

Major Distraction for Youth”.

Or

(b) Give the meaning of the underlined phrases

in the following sentences.

(i) My cousin is so busy that I get to see

her only once in a blue moon.

(ii) It is raining cats and dogs outside; the

roads are completely waterlogged.

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 (iii) Rajalakshmi was on cloud nine when
she found that she had won the
scholarship.

(iv) Winning the competition was a piece of

cake for Syamala.

(v) Rani’s fever has subsided and she is fit

as a fiddle.

(vi) To finish studying all the portions for

the exam, we had to burn the midnight
oil.

(vii) Kannama was the Apple of her

grandmother’s eye.

(viii) Cricket is not my cup of tea.

18. (a) Give One Word Substitutes for the underline

phrases in the following sentences.

(i) When Sharan broke his hand, his

parents rushed him to a doctor who is
specialised in treating illnesses of the
bones.

(ii) Tara’s mother owns a shop that sells

medicines.
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 (iii) That small island is ruled by a person
from the royal family.

(iv) One of the first things a scholar is

taught is that, it is wrong to use
another’s work as one’s own.

(v) The box contained a collection of

different varieties of chocolates.

(vi) We were very lucky to get a

professional cook who was familiar
with different kinds of cuisine.

(vii) Dr. Salim Ali was one of the

best-known experts in the study of
birds in India.

(viii) Many famous people write stories of

their own lives.

Or

(b) Write a detailed E-mail of Complaint to a

courier service complaining regarding the
delay in the delivery of a product couriered.

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19. (a) Draft a promotional brochure for natural
skin care products.

Or
(b) Imagine that you are organizing a meeting to
plan an educational tour. Write the dialogues
among the members of the group using the
appropriate expressions.

20. (a) Write a letter of application to an editor for

the post of a sports reporter.

Or
(b) Write a resume for the post of PG teacher.
You can use imaginary information for this
resume.

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U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Third Semester
Part II — English
GENERAL ENGLISH – I
(For those who joined in July 2020)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks
PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer.
1. The answer to this question varies very much.
What is question on
(a) income (b) diet
(c) surgery (d) medicine
2. As —————— we all have the need to receive
and take.
(a) employees (b) human beings
(c) workers (d) leaders
3. The trumpet of a prophecy. What is referred to
here?
(a) the poet’s words
(b) the noise of the world
(c) the sound of the waves
(d) the music of the lyre
4. “Blow ! bugles ! blow ! ; Over the traffic of cities” –
Whose words?
(a) Walt Whitman (b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Robert Frost (d) A.K. Ramanujan
5. Savitri was an visiting terms with ——————
houses.
(a) dozen (b) three
(c) four (d) two
6. Gangu was the mother of —————— children.
(a) 2 (b) 6
(c) 10 (d) 4
7. The coffee smells delicious (Identify the sentencen
pattern)
(a) SVA (b) SVC
(c) SVAA (d) ASVA
8. After Lunch the best time a nap is to take –
1 2 3 4
Arrange the jumbled words in order.
(a) 2431 (b) 4321
(c) 1243 (d) 3421
9. A type of dance
(a) Circus (b) Ballad
(c) Ballot (d) Ballet
10. ‘per jure’ is ——————.
(a) to accept (b) to lie
(c) to refuse (d) to object
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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.
11. Annotate the following :
(a) Science is also regarded as a branch of
philosophy. The function of the universities
is not merely to send out technically skilled
and professionally competent men but it is
their duty to produce in them the quality of
compassion.
Or
(b) They would all be better employed lying flat
on their backs somewhere, staring at the sky
and recovering their mental health.
12. Annotate the following lines :
(a) Be thou, spirit fierce, my spirit !
Be thou me, impetuous one!
Or
(b) Through the windows – through doors –
burst like a ruthless force.
13. (a) Write about Savitri’s views on her children.
Or
(b) Explain the symbolism of dark room in the
story.
14. (a) Rearrange the jumbled sentences into the
correct order
(i) food/tongue/helps/our/taste/to/us
(ii) life/honest/man/in/succeeds/his/the/who/is
(iii) lives/the/barrack/a/in/soldier
(iv) the/solution/this/to/is/problem/what?
(v) lining/has/silver/every/a/cloud
Or
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 (b) Choose the correct pattern of the following
sentences :
(i) The hungry old lion roared loudly
(1) SVOA
(2) SVA
(3) SVC
(4) SVO
(ii) Suddenly he fell sick
(1) SVA
(2) SVC
(3) ASVC
(4) ASVA
(iii) The milk turned sour
(1) ASC
(2) SVC
(3) SAV
(4) SVA
(iv) The student fell down
(1) SVC
(2) SVO
(3) SVA
(4) SAV
(v) The manager gave the workers bonus
(1) SVOA
(2) SV DO IOA
(3) SVAC
(4) SV IO DO
15. (a) Fill in the blanks with the right words.
(i) Siva is a good –––––––––– (role/ roll)
model in his class.
(ii) We came in the –––––––––– (night/
knight) very late.

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 (iii) They attend workshop to employ their
–––––––––– (career/ carrier)
(iv) Our students –––––––––– (write/ right)
the exam today.
(v) I had –––––––––– (read/ red) the book
twice.
Or
(b) Develop the following hints into a paragraph
Add a suitable title.
Books – treasures – best friends – past
history – helpful in critical thinking – word
power – worldly knowledge – vision
important events – decisions – cultural
elements – broaden views – enhance wisdom
– knowledge in power – life skills benefit
immensely – reading maketh a full man.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.
16. (a) ‘Character is Destiny’ – Justify the title in
detail.
Or
(b) Write the summary on “How to Win” by Shiv
Khera.
17. (a) Discuss the optimistic notes in the poem ‘Ode
to the west wind’ by Shelly.
Or
(b) Write the critical summary of ‘Once upon a
time’ by Gabriel Kara.

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18. (a) Discuss the theme of R.K. Narayan’s
‘Dark Room’.
Or
(b) Characterisation of Savitri in ‘Dark Room’.
19. (a) Rearrange the jumbled words given below
and write the correct sentences :
(i) shoes / I / comfortable / wear
(ii) sandwiches / they / eat / breakfast / for/
daily
(iii) the / go to / library / students / in / free /
our / hours
(iv) mother / my / dinner / hot / us / cooks /
for
(v) Tennis / they / railway team / play /
with / the
(vi) of / the / gold / watch / made / was
(vii) computer / the / sister / my / on /
working / is
(viii) thanks / due / our / are / the / to / guest /
chief
Or
(b) Use the words and phrases given in brackets
to fill up the blanks :
(tomorrow, for her birthday, the truth, hot,
in the Olympics the welcome address, true,
to swim)
(i) Parents bought her a present ————
(ii) Serve the food ————— to the
guests.

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 (iii) ————— given by the secretary was
excellent.

(iv) My brothers are participating ————

(v) What they say may not be —————

(vi) Priyanka has learnt —————

(vii) Arichandra always spoke —————

(viii) Vijay is leaving for Delhi —————

20. (a) Write sentences of your own using the

foreign words given below :

(i) de facto

(ii) faux pas

(iii) vis-a-vis

(iv) sine die

(v) per annum

(vi) in toto

(vii) modus operandi

(viii) par excellence

Or

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(b) Develop the following hints into an essay,
not more than 500 words :

Sports and games __ pleasure __ sound mind

__ sound body __ physical exercise __
benefits __ recreation __ key to fitness __
teach discipline __ sportsmanship __ team
spirit __ leadership __ qualities __ life skill
__ soft skills __ accepting failures __ positive
thinking about __ life __ winners __ real
heroes of the society.

——–––––––––

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U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fourth Semester

Part II — English

GENERAL ENGLISH — II

(For those who joined in July 2020 only)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :
1. According to Robin Sharma, there are ––––––––––
god habits.
(a) seven (b) five
(c) two (d) ten
2. Pahom put thousand roubles on the ––––––––––
(a) hill (b) cart
(c) cap (d) pocket
3. –––––––––– are the symbols of peace and freedom.
(a) Piegons (b) Parrots
(c) Peacocks (d) Nightingales

4. Before sleeping, the narrator wanted to –––––––––

(a) keep promises (b) eat and drink
(c) watch the woods (d) sleep

5. Not all the perfumes of –––––––––– will remove

the smell of blood.
(a) India (b) China
(c) Japan (d) Arabia

6. –––––––––– is in the guise of Poor Tom.

(a) Kent (b) Gloucester
(c) Edgar (d) Lear

7. The purpose of an exclamatory sentence is

(a) To ask a question
(b) To show strong feeling
(c) To make a demand
(d) To make a statement of disgust

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8. Spot the error part in the following sentence
Neither Ram or Sita came back to the palace
A B C D
(a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D

9. One who loves books

(a) Bibliophile (b) Philatelist
(c) Philanthropist (d) Misanthropist

10. What should be included in meeting minutes?

(a) Every detail discussed
(b) Decisions of the chair person
(c) Main points discussed and decision made
(d) Personal opinions of the members

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Annotate the following :

I have seen Dr. Vikram Sarabhai’s vision
succeeding over three decades through
sustained and co-ordinated achievement. The
power of Vikram Sarabhai was such that
others took up his vision and completed it
long after he was no more.
Or
(b) Too many people have forgotten the
importance of using words like ‘please’ and
‘thank you’.
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 Annotate the following lines.

12. (a) He gives his harness bells a shake

To ask if there is some mistake
The only other sound’s the sweep

Or
(b) You may tread me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

13. (a) Sketch the character of Cleopatra in

150 words.

Or
(b) Write an Lady Macbeth in the ‘Sleep
Walking Scene’ in 150 words.

14. (a) Change the following statements into

exclamatory sentences.
(i) Sita has a sweet voice
(ii) It is foolish to throw stones on public
vehicles.
(iii) Raja runs very fast
(iv) It is very kind of you to help me in this
issue.
(v) Her parents are very generous.

Or

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 (b) Spot the error in the following sentences.

(i) French is not easy to be learnt

A B C D E

(ii) Sita speaks neither English or Tamil

A B C D E

(iii) My older brother is called Vijayan

A B C D E

(iv) I have a brother which is at school

A B C D E

(v) These three boys help each other

A B C D

15. (a) Write a dialogue of five sentences exchanging

their views on e-learning. Dialogue between
two friends.

Or

(b) Write a short report on the accident held

inside the campus to your principal with a
request to regulate the parking vehicles.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Write the summary of Robin Sharma’s words

on ‘Seven Good Habits’ in 500 words.

Or

(b) Narrate the story of ‘How much land does a

man need? by Leo Tolstoy.

17. (a) Write the critical summary of the poem

‘Incident of the French Camp’ by Robert
Browning.

Or

(b) Write on the symbols in Robert Frost’s poem

‘Stopping by woods on a snowy evening’.

18. (a) Narrate the sleep walking scene in ‘Macbeth’

as depicted by Shakespeare.

Or

(b) King Lear is a tragic hero-justify.

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19. (a) Identify the simple, compound and complex
sentences given below.
(i) If you don’t play well, you will be sent
out of the team.
(ii) Social media is good, but it can be
dangerous also.
(iii) You must work hard or you will not get
through the exam.
(iv) Besides damaging the car he set fire to
it.
(v) Though electricity is useful, it is
dangerous when mishandled.
(vi) Raja came out of his room and saw a
man walking away.
(vii) Even after making many attempts he
could not pass the test.
(viii) The politician total us that he was
interested in yoga.

Or
(b) Combine two sentences into one without
changing the meaning.
(i) I am frustrated with this job. I want to
quit.
(ii) Ravi washed his hands. He put one his
coat.

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 (iii) My mother is very fat she cannot walk
fast.
(iv) He reads a novel. It is a pleasure for
him.
(v) She is intelligent. She is beautiful.
(vi) My father is old. He is healthy.
(vii) I have some duties. I must perform
them.
(viii) The demonstration was over. Students
went home.

20. (a) Write a set of 8 dialogue, between two

friends, talking about the movie, watched by
them recently.

Or
(b) Write a detailed report about the trip to
Courtallam with your classmates to be
submitted to your principal.

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Code No. : 30384 Sub. Code : AAEN 41

B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fourth Semester

English – Allied

CHICANO AND CARIBBEAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2020 only)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :

1. What is the subtitle of the poem “Across the

Wire”?
(a) Life and Hard Times on the Mexican Border
(b) Life and Hard Times on the American
Border
(c) Life and Hard Times on the Canadian
Border
(d) Life and Hard Times on the China Border
2. “A Bitter Sweet Heritage” is a –––––––––– poetry.
(a) Chicano (b) Caribbean
(c) Canadian (d) Mexican

3. In Caribbean poetry, Black women have been

defined and constituted often through ––––––––––
discourse.
(a) Aristocratic (b) Gender
(c) Psychologist (d) Historicist

4. Who translated Nancy Morejon’s poem “Black

Woman”?
(a) Jean Andrews (b) William Butler
(c) John Rudolf (d) Alien Kinsley

5. Senior uses symbolism to highlight the tragedy of

the loss of –––––––––– innocence due to the
experiences and harsh realities of the adult world.
(a) Childhood (b) Maturity
(c) Calmness (d) Spirituality

6. –––––––––– is the protagonist and narrator of

Under the Wire.
(a) Francisco (b) Roberto
(c) Mr. Sims (d) Papa

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7. Makak in Dream on Monkey Mountain is
––––––––––.
(a) A charcoal burner
(b) A felon
(c) A mulatto policeman
(d) A singer

8. Who is brought out after Moustique is taken

away?
(a) The Figure
(b) The Tiger
(c) Souris
(d) The woman in white

9. How old is Antonio when the novel Bless Me,

Ultima begins?
(a) 8 (b) 7
(c) 6 (d) 10

10. What is Vaquero in Bless Me, Ultima?

(a) A Cowboy (b) A Bird
(c) A Drunk (d) A Prostitute

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Bring out the author’s experience in the

poem “Across the Wire”.

Or
(b) Critically analyse the poem “A Bitter Sweet
Heritage”.

12. (a) Describe the role played by water in the

poem “Cloud”.

Or
(b) Bring out the autobiographical elements in
“A Far Cry from Africa”.

13. (a) Explain the memories in the story “In the

Night”.

Or
(b) Critically analyse the short story “Summer
Lightning”.

14. (a) Write an essay on the theme of the play

Dream on Monkey Mountain.

Or
(b) Explain the narrative techniques in Dream
on Monkey Mountain.
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15. (a) Discuss the Significance of golden crap in
Bless Me, Ultima.

Or
(b) Why does Ultima accept her death?
Elaborate.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Visualize the political chaos in “Across the

Wire”.

Or
(b) Summarize Andrea Stuart’s “A Bitter –
Sweet Heritage”.

17. (a) Critically analyse Nancy Morejon’s “Black

Woman”.

Or
(b) Justify the title “A Far Cry from Africa”.

18. (a) Illustrate the sufferings of a migrant family

with reference to “Under the Wire”.

Or
(b) Critically analyse the themes in the short
story “In the Night”.
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19. (a) Discuss Dream on Monkey Mountain as a
post colonial drama.

Or
(b) Construct an essay on the themes of the
play, Dream on Monkey Mountain.

20. (a) Compare and contrast the characters of

Ultima and Narciso in Bless Me. Ultima.

Or
(b) Discuss Bless Me, Ultima as an
autobiographical novel.

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Reg. No. : ........................................

Code No. : 30385 Sub. Code : AMEN 62

B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English – Core

AUSTRALASIAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2020 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. ___________a white man was raised by an

Aboriginal Australian.
(a) Lachlan (b) Gemmy
(c) Mclvor (d) Frazer

2. Who is the protagonist in “The sins of the Mother”?

(a) Gulbibi (b) Jamal
(c) Komal (d) Goyo
3. “Mutual understanding and trust are very
important in married life”-is a theme of

(a) “From Testament”

(b) “They Give Jacky Rights”

(c) “This Language, This Woman”

(d) “The sins of the Mother”

4. Colin Jackson writes under the pseudonym of

___________.

(a) David Malouf

(b) Mudrooroo Narogin

(c) Yasmine Gooneratne

(d) Jack Davis

5. ___________ is the protector of the home in

“The Drover’s Wife”.

(a) The Father (b) The Mother

(c) The Neighbour (d) The Friend

6. In “Silent Noise”, the narrator paid ___________

takas to the rickshaw puller.

(a) 5 (b) 10

(c) 15 (d) 20

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7. The word “Kullark” means ___________.
(a) Home (b) Food
(c) Desert (d) Village
8. Captain Stirling is the founder of ___________
River Colony.
(a) Dove (b) Pigeon
(c) Swan (d) Geese
9. Mariam wants her father to take her to the
___________called Pinocchio.
(a) Movie (b) Park
(c) Rider (d) Mall
10. With the arrival of the Taliban, Women are
expected to wear ___________.
(a) Burqas (b) Chudi
(c) Saree (d) Veil
PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.
11. (a) Comment on the character of Gemmy.
Or
(b) Analyse the setting of the prose “The sins of
the Mother”.
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12. (a) Trace the sufferings of Aborigines in Dorathy
Hewett’s “From Testament”.

Or

(b) Explore the theme of loss of cultural heritage

in Mudrooroo Narogin’s “They Give Jacky
Rights”.

13. (a) Narrate briefly about the gender

discrimination in “The Drover’s Wife”.

Or

(b) Describe the tragic end of the lady in

“The Chosen Vessel”.

14. (a) Explore the historical facts in Kullark.

Or

(b) How does Jack Davis inter woven the two

plots in Kullark?

15. (a) Bring out the platonic love between Laila and
Tariq in A Thousand Splendid Suns.

Or

(b) Analyse the sufferings of women in Kahled

Hossain’s A Thousand Splendid Suns.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Examine the punishment meted out by

Gulbibi in “The sins of the Mother”.

Or
(b) Bring out the portrayal of Women in
“From Remembering Babylon”.

17. (a) Summarize Yasmine Gooneratne’s

“This Language, This Woman”.

Or
(b) Justify the aptness of the title “They Give
Jacky Rights”.

18. (a) Explore the theme of loneliness in

“The Chosen Vessel”.

Or
(b) Identify the central idea of Jackie Kabir’s
“Silent Noise”.

19. (a) Draft an essay on the effects of colonization in

Kullark.

Or
(b) Evaluate the character of Alec.

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20. (a) Describe the theme of sacrifice in A Thousand
Splendid Suns.

Or
(b) Analyse the role of Laila in A Thousand
Splendid Suns.

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Code No. : 30386 Sub. Code : AMEN 64

B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024

Sixth Semester

English — Core

REGIONAL LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION

(For those who joined in July 2020 only)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. It is not good to forget the benefit; it is good to

forget ____________ even in the very moment.
(a) Love (b) An injury
(c) Concern (d) Hatred

2. The learning acquired in one birth will yield

pleasure during ____________ births.
(a) Three (b) Seven
(c) Five (d) Two
3. The lover in ‘Charge Sheet’ ____________ his love.
(a) Celebrates (b) Mourns for

(c) Afraid of (d) Mourns

4. The narrator in ‘Self Realization’ gains his

strength from Government’s ____________.

(a) Fear (b) Rules

(c) Power (d) Love

5. Basheer and Narayani exchange ____________.

(a) Food (b) Books

(c) Gifts (d) Flowers

6. Chandra is ____________ years old woman.

(a) 45 (b) 20

(c) 15 (d) 12

7. ____________ gave Rani the mystical root.

(a) Kappana (b) Kurudavva

(c) Appana (d) Kupanna

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8. Why was Rani not treated well by husband?

(a) She didn’t bring dowry

(b) Her husband had an affair

(c) She wasn’t beautiful

(d) She was Sick

9. Damodra Aasan is a mythic hero, the ____________

figure.
(a) Wanderer (b) Traveller
(c) Passenger (d) Friend

10. ____________ hanged herself in the Tamarind tree.

(a) Damu (b) Abdul Khader
(c) Chellathayi (d) Damodaran

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b) in

about 250 words each.

11. (a) Why did Tiruvalluvar consider gratitude an

important virtue for a man?

Or
(b) How did Tiruvalluvar glorify one who can
shower love on others?

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12. (a) How did Bharathi guide the readers to
eradicate fear from the mind?

Or

(b) Comment on the tone of the poem ‘Charge

Sheet’.

13. (a) Compare and contrast the lifestyle of

Venkata and Anantha.

Or

(b) Narrate the life of Anni in ‘Gifts’.

14. (a) What role do the village elders play in

Nagamandala?

Or

(b) Examine the significance of the title

Nagamandala.

15. (a) Discuss the impact of the urbanization in

Tamarind History.

Or

(b) Comment on the style Sundara Ramaswamy.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss Tiruvalluvar’s views on Learning.

Or

(b) Comment on Tiruvalluvar’s emphasize on

possession of love.

17. (a) Analyse the Lover’s singleness of purpose in

pursuit of love in Mr. Mehta’s ‘Charge Sheet’.

Or

(b) Enumerate Adavan Theetchanya’s views on

‘Self Realization’.

18. (a) Discuss the theme of social change in

‘A Horse for the Sun’.

Or

(b) Describe the encounter of unnamed narrator

with Anni and Chandra.

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19. (a) Discuss the theme and technique employed
by Girish Karnad in Nagamandala.

Or
(b) Examine the significance of the title
Nagamandala.

20. (a) Give the eco-critical analysis of Sundara

Ramaswamy’s ‘Tamarind History’.

Or
(b) Discuss the conflict between man and nature
in ‘Tamarind History’.

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Code No. : 30387 Sub. Code : AEEN 61

B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English

Major Elective – AFRICAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2020 only)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer.

1. In his poem “Homecoming Son” Tsagaye talks

about an ––––––––––.
(a) Educated African
(b) Educated European
(c) Educated man
(d) Uneducated man
2. In “Cactus” the Poet says just like humans the
cactus has ––––––––––.
(a) Sickness
(b) Mental illness
(c) Stress
(d) Strength

3. In “Telephonic Conversation” the Poet describes a

phone call between a
(a) Teacher and student
(b) Mother and daughter
(c) Father and son
(d) Landlady and the black man

4. “The Casualties” explores the vagaries of the

–––––––––– Civil war.
(a) Nigerian (b) American
(c) Canadian (d) None of the above

5. Who guards the watering hole in the short story

“Nawashisinna, The Here” ––––––––––.
(a) Antelope (b) Lion
(c) Hare (d) Lizard

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6. “My Father writes to my Mother” is a short story
by ––––––––––.
(a) AssiaDjebar
(b) Henry Lopes
(c) Chinua Achebe
(d) Wole Soyinka

7. Wok Soyinka’s “The lion and the Jewel” was first

published in
(a) 1952 (b) 1956
(c) 1962 (d) 1965

8. Who is the village school master?

(a) Sadiku
(b) Baroka
(c) Sidi
(d) Lakuunle

9. What does Winterbottom do when Ezeulu refuses

to come to him?
(a) He gives the order for Ezeulu to be killed
(b) He gives the order for Ezeulu to be arrested
(c) He goes to visit Ezeulu in his hut
(d) He gets over it, because life’s too short, man

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10. What does Mr. Good country offer the people of
Umuaro?
(a) Their freedom
(b) The protection of the Christian god
(c) A new land in which to live
(d) A free six-month subscription to Maxim
PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.
11. (a) Discuss the act of Africans and their
mistakes?
Or
(b) Describe the incidents when the black boy
returned to his homeland.
12. (a) How does the poet console the poor child?
Or
(b) Discuss the racist behavior of the landlady.
13. (a) Describe how the tortoise died in
“Nwashisisan, The Hare”.
Or
(b) Compare and contrast the behaviour of the
watchman and the employer in “The
Advance”.

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14. (a) Sketch the character of Lakunle.

Or
(b) Differentiate the two main characters of the
play “The Lion and the Jewel”.

15. (a) Sketch the character of Odeche.

Or
(b) Write a short note on the female character of
of “The Arrow of God”?

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) How the poet describes the black boy’s

mother land in “Home Coming Son”?

Or
(b) What are the things the poet discussed about
cactus in his poem “Cactus”.

17. (a) Explore the causes of war “The Casualties.”

Or
(b) Write an essay on the setting of the poem
“Telephonic Conversation”.

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18. (a) What makes the mother feel proud of her self
in the short story “My Father writes to my
Mother”.

Or
(b) Write an essay on the employer’s reaction to
her employee.

19. (a) Consider “The Lion and the Jewel” is a comic

play.

Or
(b) What is the significance of marriage in the
play “The Lion and the Jewel”?

20. (a) Explore the post-colonial approach in

Achebe’s “The Arrow of God”.

Or
(b) Examine the culture and life of native
African in “The Arrow of God.”

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Code No. : 30532 Sub. Code : C 2 EN 11

U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024

First Semester

Part II — English

COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH — I

(For those who joined in July 2021 – 2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. When adversity knocks on your door, how do you

respond?, the word “adversity” ,is ____________

(a) Proper noun (b) Abstract noun

(c) Common noun (d) Concrete noun

2. Identify the feminine form of the word, “deer”
(a) Wife (b) Daughter

(c) Aunt (d) Niece

3. ____________ in writing is the word choice used in

a piece of writing.

(a) Diction (b) Tone

(c) Unity (d) Coherence

4. ____________ identifies the main idea of a

paragraph.

(a) Structure (b) Topic Sentence

(c) Unity (d) Diction

5. I don’t want ____________ (leave)yet

(a) Leaving (b) Leave

(c) To leave (d) Left

6. A/an ____________ is a verbal that ends with “-ing”

and functions as a noun

(a) Infinitive (b) Gerund

(c) Participles (d) None of the above

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7. The sun ____________ (rise) in the east.
(a) Rises (b) Rose

(c) Risen (d) Roses

8. ____________ is a methodology in which a group of

candidates is given a topic or a situation, given a
few minutes to think about the same, and then
asked to discuss the topic among themselves for
15-20 minutes.

(a) Story telling (b) Role play

(c) Elocution (d) Group discussion

9. Which one is not used for comparison?

(a) Similarly (b) Instead

(c) In the same way (d) On the other hand

10. There are ____________ aspects to the sounds of

the English language.

(a) Five (b) Four

(c) Three (d) Two

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) How would you introduce yourself in a group

discussion?

Or
(b) Find out whether the following statements
are true or false.
(i) If you use someone else’s material
without crediting the source, it
amounts to plagiarism.
(ii) Originality is not the key to a
successful presentation.
(iii) NPTEL (National Programme on
Technology Enhanced Learning)
Largest online repository for web and
video courses in engineering, basic
sciences and selected humanities and
social sciences subjects.
(iv) QR code is star-shaped.
(v) e-kalpa offers distance e-learning
programs on Design.

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12. (a) Write a paragraph on the topic, “My dream
home”.
Or
(b) Fill in the blanks with suitable adjective
given in the box:

Fantastic, Selfish, Homeless, Heavy, Glorious

(i) The soldier died a ____________ death.

(ii) The ____________ beggar hasn’t eaten
in day.
(iii) I had no idea such a ____________ place
existed.
(iv) The ____________ giant didn’t allow the
children to enter his garden.
(v) The ship sustained ____________
damage.
13. (a) Fill in the blanks with Singular Form and
Plural From.
S.No Singular Plural
1 feet
2 knife
3 baby
4 media
5 industry
Or
(b) Write a descriptive note on your favourite
place.
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14. (a) Read the following passage and make notes
from it.
A good business letter is one that gets
results. The best way to get results is to
develop a letter that, in its appearance, style
and content, conveys information efficiently.
To perform this function, a business letter
should be concise, clear and courteous. The
business letter must be concise : don’t waste
words. Little introduction or preliminary
chat is necessary. Get to the point, make the
point, and leave it. It is safe to assume that
your letter is being read by a very busy
person with all kinds of papers to deal with.
Re-read and revise your message until the
words and sentences you have used are
precise. This takes time, but is a necessary
part of a good business letter. A short
business letter that makes its point quickly
has much more impact on a reader than a
long-winded, rambling exercise in creative
writing. This does not mean that there is no
place for style and even, on occasion, humour
in the business letter. While it conveys a
message in its contents, the letter also
provides the reader with an impression of
you, its author: the medium is part of the
message.

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 The business letter must be clear. You
should have a very firm idea of what you
want to say, and you should let the reader
know it. Use the structure of the letter-the
paragraphs, topic sentences, introduction
and conclusion-to guide the reader point by
point from your thesis, through your
reasoning, to your conclusion. Paragraph
often, to break up the page and to lend an air
of organization to the letter. Use an accepted
business-letter format. Re-read what you
have written from the point of view of
someone who is seeing it for the first time,
and be sure that all explanations are
adequate, all information provided (including
reference numbers, dates, and other
identification). A clear message, clearly
delivered, is the essence of business
communication.
Or
(b) Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers
given in the bracket :
(i) The committee ____________
(meet/meets) once in a year.
(ii) No news ____________ (are/is) good
news.
(iii) The cost of vegetables ____________
(are/is) risen.
(iv) Ganesh and Thanesh ____________
(doesn’t, don’t) want to see that movie.
(v) The movie ____________ (take, takes)
about three hours to watch.

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15. (a) Observe the pie chart given below and
answer the following questions.
Tisha noted the sales in a restaurant on a single
day in the following pie graph.

(i) Which was the most sold item on that

day?
(ii) How many customers bought pizza that
day?
(iii) How many customers ordered burgers
that day?
(iv) Find out the item which was sold the
least that day?
(v) Identify the item which was bought by
20 customers that day?

Or

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 (b) Rewrite the following sentences as an active
voice.
(i) Five kilometres have been cycled by us.
(ii) The gift has not been sent by you.
(iii) A special dish has been served by me.
(iv) The book has been read by my uncle.
(v) The lecture delivered by them was very
nice.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Imagine that Ravi is your friend and that

you are relating something about him to an
acquaintance. Choose the correct personal
pronoun from the one given in brackets to
complete what you have to say about Ravi :
Ravi and I have been buddies for ages. Now
____________(I/my/me) am a Professor at
Chemistry at Guru Nanak College and
____________(he/his/him) is a Professor of
Chemistry at Vivekananda College.

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 ____________(We/ us) met two decades ago.
Our families also became friends.
____________(he/his/him) father and my
father were colleagues at the Southern
Railway office. ____________(We/us) lived in
the Railway Quarters and so did
____________(they/their/them). When
____________(they/their/them) bought
____________(they/their/them) own house,
they moved out of the quarters.

Or
(b) Answer the following question in 1 or 2
sentences each.
(i) Write a short note about yourself to add
to your profile in your Blog.
(ii) Write a message to your class teacher
seeking clarification regarding the
essay writing competition.
(iii) Write a text message that you will send
to your friend on his/her wedding.
(iv) How will you talk at the reception in a
hospital to book a token for consulting
a doctor?
(v) How do you introduce yourself to the
stranger for the first time?
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 (vi) Draft a message inviting a resource
person to the association meeting.
(vii) How will you respond at a competition
registration desk?
(viii) How do you explain sickness to a
doctor?
17. (a) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the
verbs given in the bracket :
(i) My sister ____________(look/looks) so
beautiful.
(ii) Tom’s not here. He’s out
____________(visiting/visited) his
mother.
(iii) They ____________(are/have been)
living here for 2 years.
(iv) Do you still
____________(belongs/belong) to the
cricket club.
(v) I never ____________(see/saw) Tom
anymore.
(vi) Ram ____________(does/do) a lot of
work.
(vii) They ____________(can/could) not go
there because they were sick.
(viii) We ____________(went/go) to
America when we were young.
Or

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 (b) Write dialogues with a minimum of
8 responses for a person.

(i) Write a dialogue between two friends

on the merits and demerits of online
mode of teaching and learning.

(ii) Write a dialogue between Maaran and

Surya about their higher studies.

18. (a) Fill in the blanks with the appropriate

modals given in the bracket (can, might,
may, should, ought to, shall, would, must).
(i) The college committee members
____________ come to meet you next
week.
(ii) All of you ____________ follow the dress
code strictly in the campus.
(iii) ____________ I bring you a cup of tea?
(iv) All employees of this organisation
____________ abide by the rules and
instructions provided.
(v) ____________ you be able to bring your
laptop when you come?

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 (vi) She ____________ find it interesting as
she likes reading adventure stories.

(vii) You ____________ get yourself checked

before the situation becomes worse.

(viii) ____________ you pick up my son from

school on your way to home tomorrow?

Or

(b) Write a feature article on the “Unsung

heroes and leaders of our nation’s freedom
struggle”.

19. (a) Write a narrative essay on “The memorable

incident in your life”.

Or

(b) Describe your daily routine in simple present

tense.

20. (a) Compare and contrast the education system

at present with those of yesteryears.

Or

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(b) Complete the following passage using active
or passive forms of the verbs in the
parentheses. Use the correct tense.
This is a journal entry of a Bulgarian girl.
She is explaining her concerns about chicken
flu. A couple of weeks ago, in Romania,
chicken flu ____________(discover). I
____________(think) that it
____________(come) from Turkey, which
____________(locate) only a couple of hundred
miles south of Romania. Now, people
____________(give) injections, and a lot of
chickens ____________(kill) for the purpose of
keeping the virus from spreading. No reports
of human victims ____________(report) until
now. A case like that definitely presents a
big problem for everybody. In a society such
an event may even cause mass panic. The
reason I’m concerned is because my
homeland of Bulgaria is a country that
____________(separate) Romania and Turkey.

________________

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U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

Part II — English

COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH — II

(For those who joined in July 2021–2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Which of the following is not included in the

paragraph writing?

(a) The topic sentence

(b) The supporting sentence

(c) The concluding sentence

(d) The remarks

2. “I wish it had never happened” is –––––––––– a
complaint.
(a) rejecting (b) supporting
(c) accepting (d) none of the above

3. Which one of the following is not an element of a

vote of thanks?
(a) it is a concluding speech at an event
(b) It is a brief introduction of the host-the
institution, the organization, the founder
(c) It is proposed by the host to thank all the
people who helped to organise the event, the
guests and people who have participated
(d) It is a speech made to express gratitude

4. –––––––––– are the traditional sayings of a

country.
(a) Proverbs (b) Clauses
(c) Sentences (d) Idioms

5. Do’s of an effective PowerPoint presentation are

(a) Use proper font that is easier to read on the
screen
(b) Check the spelling
(c) Include key point alone to highlight
(d) All the above

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6. A person who hates mankind is called
(a) misanthrope (b) anthrope
(c) philanthrope (d) lycanthrope
7. “Where is the manager? Identity its type.
(a) Declarative (b) Exclamatory
(c) Imperative (d) Interrogative
8. Which of the following is not a kind of
connotation?
(a) Positive connotation
(b) Combined connotation
(c) Negative connotation
(d) Neutral connotation
9. Where he lives I do not know. The underlined
phrase is
(a) Object of preposition
(b) Subject of a verb
(c) Object of a transitive verb
(d) Complement to a verb
10. The collocation “vague idea” means
(a) to tell someone bad news
(b) an approximate or imprecise idea
(c) to stop talking about something
(d) to explain why something was done

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write the Synonym for the following words

(i) articulate (ii) enormous
(iii) shrunk (iv) sacred
(v) declined
Or
(b) Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions
The word “synonym” is borrowed –––––––––
the Latin word (synōnymum). We use
synonyms –––––––––– a number of reasons.
We use it when we want –––––––––– stress a
point. Another reason –––––––––– using
Synonyms is to avoid repeating the same
words. It is a good practice not ––––––––––
use the same word.
12. (a) Write a short note on speeches and its four
main kinds.
Or
(b) Frame sentences of your own using the
following idioms.
(i) Cats and dogs
(ii) At the eleventh hour
(iii) White elephant
(iv) Tight corner
(v) A piece of cake

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13. (a)Write an email to an electronic accessory
company about a faulty laptop delivered.
Or
(b) Identify the pattern of the following
sentences (SVOC/SVA/SV/SVC/SVIODO)
(i) Shiva plays very well
(ii) They made me their principal
(iii) They gave me the chance
(iv) Baby smiles
(v) She is a singer.
14. (a) Write a note on the three kinds of
connotations.
Or
(b) What are the points that are to be
remembered while preparing a “brochure”?
15. (a) Write a job application letter to a retailer of
domestic appliances for the post of a store
manager.
Or
(b) What is an adverb clause and list out its
kinds with examples.
PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.
16. (a) Write a paragraph on any two of the
following proverbs.
(i) A stitch in time saves nine
(ii) Make hay while the sun shines
(iii) A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Or
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 (b) Rewrite the sentences by adding an adverb of
your choice.
(i) She cleared the NET exam ––––––––––
(ii) Ram runs –––––––––– to catch the bus.
(iii) The birthday party went ––––––––––
(iv) All the students in my class answered
the question ––––––––––
(v) The newspaper is bought ––––––––––
(vi) Sheela –––––––––– dances here.
(vii) The driver stopped the car ––––––––––
(viii) During autumn, colourful leaves can be
seen falling –––––––––– from trees.
17. (a) Combine the sentences using a conjunction.
(i) I like him. He is very smart.
(ii) He worked hard. He did not win.
(iii) She is rich. She is so sad.
(iv) I went to the shop. I bought some fruit.
(v) You must start at once. You will be
late.
(vi) She speaks English. She speaks Hindi.
(vii) Stop talking to your friends. Move your
seat.
(viii) We won’t know how well Mom is doing.
His lab tests come back.
Or
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 (b) Identify the idiom from the picture given
below and expand the idiom to an essay.

18. (a) Answer the following questions

(i) What is a presentation?

(ii) What are the tips to be followed for

making a good presentation?

(iii) Write down the 5 ‘Ws’ and 1 ‘H’

formula.

(iv) What are the common barriers for

effective presentation?

Or

(b) Write a note on what is a sentence? Bring

out its kinds with examples?

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19. (a) Write a short assignment on “Unity is
Strength”.

Or
(b) Prepare a brochure for the product of your
choice.

20. (a) Imagine that you are interviewing the

shopkeeper to know the impact
Covid pandemic situation on their profession.
Prepare a few questions for the interview.

Or
(b) Write a note on “what is a clause” and its
types with examples?

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U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Third Semester

Part II — English

GENERAL ENGLISH — I

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Samsara means ––––––––––

(a) safety (b) life
(c) worldliness (d) wife

2. Self - Esteem is the way we feel about –––––––––

(a) others (b) ourselves
(c) friends (d) relations
3. Make me thy lyre, even as the forest is :
Lyre means ––––––––––
(a) forest fire
(b) liar
(c) wild shrub
(d) musical instrument

4. –––––––––– but now only they laugh with their

teeth.
They refers to ––––––––––
(a) animals (b) brutes
(c) strangers (d) people

5. Savitri was on visiting terms with ––––––––––

(a) a dozen (b) a score
(c) three (d) five

6. Savitri’s sister lives in ––––––––––

(a) Rangoon (b) Mangalore
(c) Madras (d) Bangalore

7. In reported speech the Past tense changes to

(a) Past continuous (b) Past perfect
(c) Present perfect (d) Past tense

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8. A verb that takes no object is called ––––––––––
(a) Auxillary verb
(b) Transitive verb
(c) Intransitive verb
(d) Modals

9. An area outside a house with tables and chairs in

the open
(a) Ratio (b) Patio
(c) Verandah (d) Garden

10. We stayed at the –––––––––– overnight.

(a) in (b) inn
(c) motel (d) restaurant
PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions by choosing (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) (i) Minds and hearts of the people require

to be altered.
(ii) This fact will be corroborated at once by
any man over fifty years of age.
Or
(b) (i) The difference is the word “try”.
(ii) Other examples come crowding into
mind.

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12. (a) (i) O I am tired of painted roofs and silken
floors.
(ii) Are driven like ghosts from an
enchanter fleeing.
Or
(b) (i) Show me how
I used to laugh and smile
(ii) So strong you thump O terrible drums -
so loud you bugles blow.

13. (a) What were Ramani’s views about women?

Or
(b) Sketch the character of Janamma.

14. Rewrite as directed

(a) (i) ‘‘Alas ! I have no ruby now’’ said the
prince (Change into Indirect speech)
(ii) He told me that he regarded me as his
worst enemy. (Change into Direct
speech)
(iii) The baby cried –––––––––– (Use an
Adverb)
(iv) The –––––––––– of the horse is broken
(bridle, bridal)
(v) the hijackers threatened to shoot
–––––––––– (Use a Noun Phrase)
Or

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 (b) (i) Ann asked me, “Can you open this lock
for me?” (Change into Indirect speech)
(ii) The teacher asked the children whether
they had read the Panchatantra stories
(Change into Direct speech)
(iii) The inspector promised the auto driver
–––––––––– (Direct Object)
(iv) I don’t know –––––––––– (Clause)
(v) Prizes were distributed by the Chief
Guest. (Identify the sentence pattern)

15. (a) Give the foreign words for the following

(i) From the beginning
(ii) For the meantime
(iii) Genuine
(iv) For each year
(v) Adjourned indefinitely

Or
(b) Give the meaning for the following foreign
words.
(i) ex-officio
(ii) en masse
(iii) in toto
(iv) faux pas
(v) per capita

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, by choosing (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Bring out the ideas of Dr. Radhakrishnan in

‘‘Character is Destiny.’’

Or

(b) Enumerate the Shiv Kera’s views on ‘‘How to

win’’.

17. (a) Write a Critical appreciation of Summer

Woods.

Or

(b) How does Shelley bring out the power of Ode

to Westwind?

18. (a) Savitri pictures typical the Indian women —

Comment.

Or

(b) Narrate the mental state of Ramani after the

exit of Savitri.

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19. (a) Rewrite the jumbled sentences
(i) on/do/a/not/clothes/spend /lot/
(ii) a/each/to/a/them/had/read/of
(iii) in/soldier/a/ lives/barrack/a
(iv) is/by/watch/what/the/time/your
(v) in/a/is/in/a/bush/hand/bird/two
(vi) a/book/not/by/judge/cover/do/its/
(vii) a/silver/every/has/lining/cloud
(viii) is/of/the/goal/knowledge/education

Or
(b) Complete the following with suitable words
or phrases
(i) I would like ––––––––––
(ii) The baby cried ––––––––––
(iii) My sister has learnt ––––––––––
(iv) He bought her a present ––––––––––
(v) We found the lecture ––––––––––
(vi) The child was in rags and looked
––––––––––
(vii) The child was christened ––––––––––
(viii) After my illness food tasted –––––––––

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20. (a) Robert Bruce – lost the battle – hopeless –
about to give up – observes a spider – falls –
spins web-fails – nine times – succeeds –
tenth attempt – Bruce – learns a lesson –
gathers army – fights – gets back his
kingdom

Or
(b) A good boy – disobeys his parents- joins bad
friends – father talks to him – gives him
some good tomatoes – places one rotten
tomato - the basket smells badly – one rotten
tomato – spoils all good ones – son learns a
lesson – mends his ways

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U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fourth Semester

Part II — English

GENERAL ENGLISH – II

(For those who joined in July 2021 – 2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer.

1. Abdul Kalam begins “Give Us a Role Model” with

a quote of ——————.
(a) Alexis Carrel
(b) Lillian Watson
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
2. A.G. Cronin was a Scottish ——————.
(a) novelist (b) dramatist
(c) poet (d) essayist

3. Anxiety consists of —————— lives

(a) 14 (b) 13
(c) 12 (d) 11

4. The woods were filled up with ——————.

(a) fruits (b) snow
(c) leaves (d) grass

5. Lady Macbeth commits ——————.

(a) suicide
(b) prediction
(c) somnambulism
(d) amazement

6. King Lear is a ——————.

(a) tragedy (b) comedy
(c) tragic-comedy (d) melodrama

7. Identify the type of sentence: Let the door be

opened.
(a) Statement (b) Interrogative
(c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory

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8. The media has become more responsible nowadays
- Identify the error in the sentence :
(a) has been (b) will be
(c) have (d) no error

9. She speaks fluent. Identify the error in the

sentence.
(a) fluency (b) fluently
(c) most fluent (d) no error

10. Identify the One word substitute: One who hates

mankind -
(a) Philanthropist (b) Misanthrope
(c) Optimist (d) Pessimist

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Explain the reference with context:

(i) “The last question, which I am
including here, came from the powerful
mind of another child”
(ii) “The land lies near a river, and the
whole prairie is virgin soil”.

Or
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 (b) Explain the reference with context:
(i) “Practice small daily acts of greatness”.
(ii) “I shook my head; to the best of my
belief I had never in my life seen him
before”.

12. (a) Explain the reference with context:

(i) “The Earth has bone for muscle
And the air is a flock of invisible
pigeons”.
(ii) “Just as perhaps he mused, ‘My plans’
That soar, to earth may fall,”

Or
(b) Explain the reference with context:
(i) “He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake”.
(ii) “Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,”

13. (a) Write a short note on the character of

Cleopatra.

Or
(b) Sketch the character of Lady Macbeth.

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14. (a) Change the sentences: (Exclamatory to
Assertive)
(i) What a fantastic performance they
gave!
(ii) If only I were there with him!
(iii) How idiotic the idea is!
(iv) What a wonderful morning!
(v) What a beautiful flower rose is!

Or
(b) Change the following into Compound
Sentences:
(i) He was poor. He was spendthrift.
(ii) Sheela was ill. She did not attend the
meeting.
(iii) Inspite of his illness, he came here.
(iv) They ran fast. They caught the bus.
(v) Electricity is useful. It can be
dangerous.

15. (a) Define and explain Cardinal Vowels.

Or
(b) Write a dialogue between a patient and a
dentist.
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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) What role, according to Kalam, do the role

models play in our lives?

Or
(b) Narrate the course of Pahom’s ‘temptation
and fall’.

17. (a) Explain how Maya Angelou describes the

torments as an oppressed Black and how she
overcomes the ugly situation.

Or
(b) Elucidate the theme of the poem “Sleeping by
Woods on a snowy Evening”.

18. (a) Discuss ‘The Death Scene’ from ‘Antony and

Cleopatra’.

Or
(b) Write an essay on the dramatic significance
of Lady Macbeth’s distressed nature.

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19. (a) Write a report on the resources, facilities and
services available in your College, in order to
pursue higher studies.

Or
(b) Prepare a news report regarding a recent
tragic incident in your area.

20. (a) Define Phonetics. Elucidate its role in

English language.

Or
(b) Enumerate the one word substitutes:
(i) Agnostic
(ii) Hypocrite
(iii) Fatalist
(iv) Illegible
(v) Monarchy
(vi) Homicide
(vii) Ornithology
(viii) Immigrant.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

First Semester

English Literature – Core

BRITISH POETRY

(For those who joined in July 2021 – 2022 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :
1. Prothalamion is a ————— poem.
(a) pathetic (b) wedding
(c) love (d) birthday
2. “On His Blindness” has ___________
(a) three quatrains and a couplet
(b) seven couplets
(c) an octave and a sestet
(d) a sestet
3. The bank of the river is swollen with __________

(a) pebbles (b) soft flowers

(c) sand (d) white lilies

4. The poet’s beloved is roaming on the banks of

——————.

(a) the Ganges (b) the Humber

(c) the Nile (d) the Thames

5. Which is called the destroyer and preserver by the

poet?

(a) The Earth (b) The West Wind

(c) The Spring (d) The Autumn

6. The Knight in his dream saw a large number of

—————

(a) animals (b) birds

(c) kings (d) warriors

7. When Lippi was __________, he fainted in the

street.

(a) six (b) five

(c) eight (d) four

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8. The poem ‘Lotos-Eaters' is based on ————— an
episode in the Greek epic.

(a) Iliad (b) Odyssey

(c) Divine comedy (d) Aeneid

9. The Windhover is a symbol standing for

——————.

(a) christ (b) energy

(c) beauty (d) wind

10. Philip Larkin is a ————— poet.

(a) 20th century (b) 19th century

(c) 18th century (d) 17th century

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write a critical appreciation of the poem

“On His Blindness” by John Milton.

Or

(b) What is the theme of the poem To the

Virgins, to Make Much of Time, by Robert
Herrick?
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12. (a) How does Donne stress that the body is also
important in love?

Or

(b) Define the spirit of childhood glorified in the

poem ‘The Lamb’.

13. (a) Why does Goldsmith lament about the

depopulation of villages?

Or

(b) Sketch the character of the faery.

14. (a) Describe the circumstances under which Fra

Lippo Lippi met a police patrol.

Or

(b) What is the historical background of the

poem “The Lotos-Eaters”?

15. (a) Mention the symbolism in the poem

‘The Windhover’.

Or

(b) Explain the theme of Next, Please.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 =40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.
16. (a) Prothalamion as a nuptial song. Justify.
Or
(b) Illustrate the analysis of the poem “On His
Blindness’.’
17. (a) Write a critical appreciation of Marvell’s
poem “To His Coy Mistress”.
Or
(b) Elaborate the main theme of the poem
“The Lamb” by William Blake.
18. (a) How is the West Wind both destroyer and
preserver?
Or
(b) “La Belle Dame Sans Merci” is a folk ballad –
Discuss.
19. (a) The poem Fra Lippo Lippi as a dramatic
monologue. Discuss.
Or
(b) Attempt a theme and form of the poem
“The Forsaken Merman”.

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20. (a) Write an essay on the sonnet form employed
in “The Windhover”.

Or
(b) Describe the concept of pursuit by God in the
poem “The Hound of Heaven”.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

First Semester

English – Core

Non Major – SOCIAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :
1. The Period of the Wars of the Roses was ————
(a) 1455-1485 (b) 1458-1550
(c) 1554-1654 (d) 1854-1960
2. ———— established the Winchester Grammar
School in 1382.
(a) William of Wyekham
(b) Caxton
(c) Wycliffe
(d) Wat Tyler
3. Fifteenth century was the time of the greatest
influence of the ————.
(a) Crafts Guilds (b) Renaissance
(c) Reformation (d) Tudor England
4. The ———— had no political power and right.
(a) Yeomen (b) Peasantries
(c) Nobles (d) Merchants
5. The Whigs were the supporters of the ————
(a) Queen (b) King
(c) Parliament (d) Pope
6. The group supporting the Parliament was called
the ————.
(a) Cavaliers (b) Round Heads
(c) Nobles (d) Whigs
7. The Poor Law Amendment Act was passed in
————
(a) 1776 (b) 1834
(c) 1648 (d) 1843
8. ———— invented the steam engine in 1776.
(a) Crompton (b) John Wilkinson
(c) Hargreaves (d) Townshend
9. Cobbett and the ———— could never be close.
(a) radicals (b) observations
(c) conservatives (d) corruptions
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10. ———— passed the Third Reform Bill.
(a) William Lowett (b) Disraeli
(c) Gladstone (d) John Russell
PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.
11. (a) Give an account on Black Death.
Or
(b) Write a note on Feudalism.
12. (a) How did Feudalism disappear during the
reign of Henry VII?
Or
(b) Briefly narrate the immediate cause of
Reformation.
13. (a) Comment on Trade and Commerce during the
reign of Queen Elizabeth.
Or
(b) Give an account on Whigs and Tories.
14. (a) Define the social conditions favorable for the
development of art and culture.
Or
(b) Explain the agricultural improvement at the
end of 18th century in Scotland.
15. (a) What was England’s position after war
against France?
Or
(b) Write a short note on social life of the people
in Victorian England.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.
16. (a) Write an essay on Chaucer’s England.
Or
(b) Give a brief account on Wycliffe and Lollards.
17. (a) “The reign of Henry VII saw the end of the
Middle Ages and the beginning of the modern
times”. Discuss.
Or
(b) Describe the dissolution of the monasteries.
18. (a) Write an essay on Social life in the
Elizabethan Age.
Or
(b) Briefly describe about Coffee Houses in
London.
19. (a) Explain the Methodist influence on the poor.
Or
(b) Give an account of Edinburgh parliament.
20. (a) Explain briefly the effects of French
Revolution.
Or
(b) Write an essay on the late Victorian Society.
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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

English – Core

BRITISH DRAMA

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. The Queen’s brother is the king of ––––––––––.

(a) England (b) France
(c) Spain (d) Portugal

2. The Alchemist is a –––––––––– by Ben Jonson.

(a) Comedy (b) Tragedy
(c) Farce (d) Tragic comedy
3. Leontine is in love with –––––––––– an orphan.
(a) Viola (b) Honey
(c) Miss Richland (d) Olivia

4. Mr. Croaker and Mrs. Croaker are –––––––––– to

Miss Richland.
(a) Guardians (b) Friends
(c) Cousins (d) Nephews

5. All for Love is an acknowledged imitation of

Shakespeare’s ––––––––––.
(a) Tempest
(b) Othello
(c) Antony and Cleopatra
(d) Julius Ceasar

6. Octavia is the wife of ––––––––––.

(a) Mark Anthony (b) Ventidius
(c) Octavius Ceasar (d) Dollabella

7. The play Murder in the Cathedral opens with the

signing of ––––––––––.
(a) A young woman
(b) A young man
(c) A boy of ten years
(d) Women of Canterbury
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8. Crichton is the –––––––––– to the Earl of Loam.
(a) Butler (b) Steward
(c) Clerk (d) Friend

9. Who is the ‘angry young man’ in Look Back in

Anger?
(a) Jimmy Porter (b) Obsorne
(c) Colonel Redfern (d) Cliff

10. Who is the protagonist in Shaw’s Saint Joan?

(a) Eliza Doolittle (b) Raina
(c) Agatha (d) Saint Joan

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Give two reasons for the barons’ hatred of

Gaveston.

Or
(b) Comment on the character of Sir Epicure
Mammon in The Alchemist.

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12. (a) Bring out the relationship between
Honeywood and Miss Richland.

Or
(b) How a sentimental character is reformed to
be a non-sentimental in Goldsmith’s Good-
Natured Man?

13. (a) “Anthony a sympathetic figure in All for

Love” – Analyse it.

Or
(b) Examine the theme of love is Dryden’s All for
Love.

14. (a) Discuss the significance of the chorus in

Murder in the Cathedral.

Or
(b) Examine the climax of the drama The
Admirable Crichton.

15. (a) Justify the role of Alison Porter in John

Osborne’s Look Back in Anger.

Or
(b) Evaluate Saint Joan as a tragic heroine in
Shaw’s Saint Joan.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Examine the importance of the title The

Alchemist.

Or
(b) Summarize the character of Isabella.

17. (a) Discuss Goldsmith’s The Good-Natured Man

in an attack on sentimentalism.

Or
(b) Consider Goldsmith’s The Good Natured
Man as a comedy.

18. (a) Illustrate Cleopatra as a true tragic heroine

in Dryden’s All for Love.

Or
(b) Evaluate the role of friendship in Dryden’s
All for Love.

19. (a) Appraise the transformation of the

characters in the play, The Admirable
Crichton.

Or
(b) Sketch the character of Thomas Becket.
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20. (a) Justify Look Back in Anger as a kitchen sink
drama.

Or
(b) Discuss the function of epilogue in Shaw’s
Saint Joan.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

English – Core

HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2021–2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. _________ is the first epic poem in English.

(a) Deor’s lament

(b) Beowulf

(c) The Far Traveller

(d) The Wife’s Complaint

2. In Old English Period _________ is regarded as
‘The father of English Prose’.

(a) Caedmon (b) King Alfred

(c) Wulfstan (d) Aelfric

3. “The Owl and the Nightingale” is in the form of a

_________.

(a) Debate (b) Monologue

(c) Elegy (d) Sonnet

4. Chaucer chose to write in _________.

(a) East Midland dialect

(b) Northern dialect

(c) Southern dialect

(d) West-midland dialect

5. The Mystery plays dealt with _________.

(a) the life of Christ

(b) the lives of Saints

(c) the lives of English rustics

(d) the lives of Christ and Saints

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6. _________ is the “Father of English Essayist”.

(a) Bacon (b) Shakespeare

(c) Marlowe (d) Thomas Kyd

7. Milton’s ‘Lycidas’ was written to mourn the death

of his friend _________.

(a) Edgar Allan (b) Edward King

(c) Edward II (d) Marlowe

8. Dryden’s best known Political satire is _________.

(a) Religio Medici

(b) Macflecknoe

(c) The Hind and the panther

(d) Absalom and Architophel

9. Talisman and Ivanhoe are by _________.

(a) Sir Walter Scott

(b) Jane Austen

(c) George Eliot

(d) Charles Dickens

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10. _________ was introduced by G.M.Hopkins.
(a) Alliteration
(b) Sprung Rhythm
(c) Metaphor
(d) Imagery

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write a short note on the Norman Conquest.

Or
(b) Write the salient features of Chaucer’s Poetry.

12. (a) Discuss the contribution of the Middle English

Prose.
Or
(b) Give a short note on ‘Prose of Chaucer’s Age’.

13. (a) Write a note on Surrey as a sonneteer and

bring out the difference between him and his
master Wyatt.
Or
(b) Explain the salient features of Spenserian
Sonnet.
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14. (a) Discuss the Characteristics of Milton’s Poetry.
Or
(b) Why is 18th century called the age of prose and
reason?

15. (a) Write a note on the Lyrical Ballads and

Wordsworth’s theory Poetry.
Or
(b) Bring out the significance of Scott’s novels.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Write a paragrasph on the stylistic features of

Beowulf.
Or
(b) Write an essay on the prose writers of the Old
English Period.

17. (a) Discuss the main events during the Middle

English Period.
Or
(b) Chaucer is the father of Modern English
Poetry-Discuss.

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18. (a) Shakespeare as a representative dramatist of
the Elizabethan Literature – Elucidate.
Or
(b) Bring out the contribution of the prose writers
in the Elizabethan Literature.

19. (a) Analyse John Donne as the founder of

Metaphysical School of Poetry.
Or
(b) Write an essay on the Restoration comedy.

20. (a) Consider Jane Austen as a Domestic novelist.

Or
(b) Comment on the contribution of Robert
Brownin to English Literature.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Third Semester

English – Core

BRITISH PROSE

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Beau Tibbs boasts that he has dined with Duchess

___________ on the previous day.
(a) Piccadilly (b) Elizabeth
(c) Mary (d) Diana

2. According to Arnold, Chaucer lacks ___________ of

the classics.
(a) The standard (b) The language
(c) The style (d) The high seriousness
3. In the Battle of the Books, the spider stands for
___________.
(a) The modern writers
(b) The Ancient writers
(c) The insect
(d) The failed artist

4. Lamb believes that the practice of roasting pig

originated in ___________.
(a) India (b) China
(c) France (d) Egypt

5. In the older days, juggler in equated with

___________.
(a) Magician (b) Clown
(c) Athlete (d) Beggar

6. “Sir Roger De Coverley’s Sunday” is an extract

from ___________.
(a) The spectator
(b) Essays of Elia
(c) Men and Women
(d) The Eccentric man

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7. According to Orwell, most of the men do not read
___________.
(a) Books (b) Novels
(c) Stories (d) The plays

8. ‘Vanishing Animals’ was written by ___________.

(a) Gerald Durrell (b) Orwell
(c) Osborne (d) Darwin

9. E.M. Forster supports ___________.

(a) Feminism (b) Individualism
(c) Despotism (d) Atheism

10. Men do not like women to be their ___________.

(a) Equals (b) Enemies
(c) Friends (d) Counterparts

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What message does Goldsmith give through

Beau Tibbs?

Or
(b) What will happen of one does not follow good
manners?

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12. (a) How do you argue that swift is a satirist?

Or

(b) Give John Ruskin’s views on women’s role in

home.

13. (a) Bring out the human in “Sir Roger de

Coverley’s Sunday”.

Or

(b) Comment upon Hazlitt’s prose style.

14. (a) Establish E.M. Forster as a non-conformist.

Or

(b) Give an account of Orwell’s memories in

Bookshop.

15. (a) Comment upon viscount Grey’s essay

‘The Pleasure of Reading” .

Or

(b) What are the reasons for the extinction of

animals?

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Write an essay on the importance of good

manners.

Or
(b) Enumerate Arnold’s news on poetry.

17. (a) How does swift promote ancient writers?

Or
(b) Comment upon the prose style of John
Ruskin.

18. (a) Give an account on Indian Jugglers and their

skills.

Or
(b) What is the importance of being tidy, as given
by A.G. Gardiner?

19. (a) How does E.M. Forster differ from crowd

thinking?

Or
(b) Bring out the merits of Orwell’s essay
‘Bookshop Memories’.

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20. (a) Give an account of the extinct animals.

Or
(b) State how J.S. Mill is a social reformer.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024

Third Semester

English — Core

INDIAN ENGLISH LITERATURE — I

(For those who joined in July 2021 – 2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. According to Nehru an individual’s mind is a

bundle of ____________.

(a) Contradictions (b) Actions

(c) Happenings (d) Reactions

2. ____________ is one of the books that has
influenced CV. Raman.
(a) Social History
(b) Light of Asia
(c) Science
(d) Light House

3. The poem “The Young Captive’ is based on the real

experiences of ____________.
(a) Toru Dutt (b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) Chénier (d) Kamala Das

4. In “The Young Captive”, ____________ is the

subject of the poem.
(a) A Gentleman (b) A small Child
(c) An Old man (d) A young woman

5. ‘India: A Fable” reveals the radical contrast

between ––––––––––.
(a) India and the West
(b) South and North
(c) India and Sri Lanka
(d) Top and Bottom

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6. In “India: A Fable” the Indian narrator sits under
the statue of ____________.
(a) Gandhi
(b) Queen Anne of Austria
(c) Nehru
(d) Abraham
7. The play ‘Mukta – Dara’ takes its name from
Mukta-Dara, which literally means ____________.
(a) A mountain (b) Stream
(c) A free-rivulet (d) Slopes
8. The central theme of Mukta Dara is ____________.
(a) Religion
(b) Political power
(c) Customs
(d) The misuse of science by man
9. So Many Hungers was published in ____________.
(a) 1947 (b) 1946
(c) 1948 (d) 1945
10. ‘The White Tiger’ was published in ____________.
(a) 2007 (b) 2008
(c) 2006 (d) 2009

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) “‘In India,’ says Havell, ‘religion is hardly a

dogma, but a working hypothesis of human
conduct, adapted to different stages of
spiritual development and different
conditions of life.” – Describe.

Or

(b) What inspiration do we get from

C.V. Raman?

12. (a) Write a short note on The Young Captive.

Or

(b) What is the central theme of Nissim

Ezekiel’s A Morning Walk?

13. (a) Write a short note on Raja Rao.

Or

(b) Write a short note on Mulk Raj Anand.

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14. (a) Sketch the character of Abhijit.

Or

(b) Explore the social injustice in Mukta Dara.

15. (a) Comment on the picturisation of Indian

society in So Many Hungers.

Or

(b) Critically analyse the complex use of

symbolism in The While Tiger.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) “If harmony is to be achieved by the

individual, it has to be supported by some
kind of social harmony throughout the
world.” – Elucidate.

Or
(b) Books have played a great role in moulding
man’s outlook on the problem of Life.
Discuss.

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17. (a) “The Young Captive” is highly original and
unique in terms of its narrative voice.
Explain.

Or
(b) Write a critical appreciation of “Summer
Woods” by Sarojini Naidu.

18. (a) Raja Rao has the theme of colonialism,

change and independence. Explain.

Or
(b) Write a critical assessment of “India: a
Fable”.

19. (a) Discuss the Social injustice in Rabindranath

Tagore’s Mukia-Dara.

Or
(b) Perhaps no other play than Mukta Dara of
Rabindranath expresses his political
convictions with such directness and force.
Explain.

20. (a) Write a critical appreciation of So Many

Hungers.

Or
(b) Write a critical appreciation of The While
Tiger.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Third Semester

English — Core

AMERICAN LITERATURE — I

(For those who joined in July 2021–2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :
1. —————— is the narrator in Benjamin
Franklin’s essay “The Way to Wealth”
(a) Poor John (b) Father Issac
(c) Poor Richard (d) Poor Tom

2. Thoreau stayed at Walden Pond for ——————

years.
(a) two years (b) one year
(c) three years (d) five years
3. Dickinson’s poem “I Measure Every Grief I Meet”
concludes with an allusion to —————— of
Jerus.
(a) Rusuvection (b) Crucifixion
(c) Rejuvenation (d) Disappearance

4. A ————— narrates his experience in Frost’s

“Christmas Trees”
(a) Business man (b) City man
(c) Country farmer (d) Poet

5. Paul Marsh is a wealthy ————— in Lovercraft’s

"Dagon"
(a) Merchant (b) Doctor
(c) Businessman (d) Stock market Tycoon

6. Issac Assimov’s “The Fun They Had" is a story

that is set about —————— years in the future.
(a) 160 (b) 150
(c) 140 (d) 155

7. The action of Mannet’s Play “Oleanna" takes place

in ——————
(a) John’s New House (b) John's Office
(c) A class room (d) Carol’s Dorm.room
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8. —————— is the protagonist in the First Act of
“Clybourne Park"
(a) Bev (b) Francine
(c) Lena (d) Betsy

9. —————— is Gatsby’s neighbour in the West

Egg District of Long Island.
(a) Nick Carraway (b) Tom
(c) George Wilson (d) Jordan

10. “Roots :The Saga of an American Family” is

written by ——————
(a) F.Scott Fitzgerald
(b) Alex Haley
(c) David Mamet
(d) Bruce Norris

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What is the main purpose of Father

Abraham’s Udages in "The Way of Wealth"

Or
(b) What is Thoreau's expectation by living at
Walden Pond?
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12. (a) Why does Dickinson measure every grief in
the poem “I Measure Every Grief I Meet”

Or
(b) Explains Lowell’s recovery in "Home After
Three Months Away"

13. (a) Explain the moral of Washington Irving’s

Rip Van Winkle.

Or
(b) What happens to Paul Marsh and Barbara in
the fishing village of Imboca?

14. (a) How is the theme of political correctness

relevant in the context of Carol’s experience
in “Oleanna”

Or
(b) Explain the significance of the check that
holds for the family in Clybourne Park.

15. (a) How does Gatsby make money in the novel

“The Great Gatsby”

Or
(b) How was Kinta Kinte abducted from his
family village and sold into slavery in the
United States in "Roots : The Saga of an
American Family”

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) How does Benjamin Franklin provide the

readers a way to accumulate wealth in his
essay “The Way to Wealth”

Or
(b) Describe Thorean's happy life in the woods in
“Where I Lived and What I Lived For”

17. (a) Describe teh role of imagination and

exploration in Dickinson's, "I Measure Every
Grief I Meet"

Or
(b) Consider Forst's "Christmas Trees" as a
short play that features two speakers.

18. (a) Attempt a character sketch of Rip Van

Winkle.

Or
(b) Justify the title “The Spectacles”

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19. (a) In Oleanna all the three acts take place in
John’s office. What are the implications of
setting a play in such a constrained
environment?

Or
(b) Justify the significance of the title Clybourne
Park by Bruce Norris.

20. (a) Consider “The Great Gatsby" as an

autobiographical novel.

Or
(b) Alan Haley mixes historical and fictional
accounts of his family history in Roots :
“ The Saga of an American Family” –
Explain.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fourth Semester

English – Core

BRITISH FICTION

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Charlotte Lucas married –––––––––.

(a) Darcy (b) Collins
(c) Charles Bingley (d) Estella

2. Maggie is emotionally dependent on –––––––––.

(a) Tom (b) Mrs.Glegg
(c) Mr.Tulliver (d) All
3. ––––––––– is Estella’s father.
(a) Joe (b) Magwitch
(c) Jaggers (d) David

4. Who shot the arrows at Marlow and the crew?

(a) Marlow’s foreman
(b) Slaves
(c) Natives in the forest
(d) None of these

5. John Sheppard is a –––––––––.

(a) Doctor (b) Teacher
(c) Clerk (d) Shepherd

6. Boxer’s maxim is –––––––––.

(a) I will work (b) I will work harder
(c) I will work hard (d) I cannot work.

7. Briony Tallis implicates Robbie in the rape case of

–––––––––.
(a) Lola (b) Cecilia
(c) Emily (d) Lily

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8. Roderick has recently returned from –––––––––.
(a) war (b) official tour
(c) college hostel (d) hospital

9. Adrian believes in living –––––––––.

(a) unprincipled life (b) happy
(c) principled (d) luxious life

10. Loaguroeth was the queen of –––––––––.

(a) Early medieval Scotland
(b) Medieval England
(c) Medieval India
(d) Norman England

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

in about 250 words each.

11. (a) Describe the first encounter between

Elizabeth and Darcy.

Or
(b) How did Tom succeed where Mr. Tulliver
fails?

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12. (a) Analyse the relationship between Pip and
Estella.

Or

(b) Why does Kurtz go crazy?

13. (a) Who actually made the telephone call and

how was it all arranged?

Or

(b) How did Napoleon seize power?

14. (a) Sketch the character of Lola Quincey,

Or

(b) Write a note on the supernatural elements in

‘The Little Stranger’.

15. (a) Comment on the friendship between Tony

and Adrian.

Or

(b) Write briefly about the plot construction of

“The Lost Queen”.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b)

in about 600 words each.

16. (a) Justify the title of the novel ‘Pride and

Prejudice’.

Or

(b) Critique the ending of the novel ‘The Mill on

the Floss”.

17. (a) Comment on the social issues discussed in

‘The Great Expectations’.

Or

(b) Elucidate ‘Heart of Darkness’ as an

existentialist text.

18. (a) Comment on the role of Poirot, the seeker of

justice.

Or

(b) Examine ‘Animal Farm’ as a political

allegory.
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19. (a) Discuss in detail ‘Briony Tallis’ guilt and how
she atones for it.

Or

(b) Trace out the themes in ‘The Little Stranger’.

20. (a) Comment at the twist at the end of ‘The

Sense of an Ending’.

Or

(b) Elucidate ‘The Lost Queen’ as a historical

novel.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024

Fourth Semester

English — Core

INDIAN ENGLISH LITERATURE — II

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Nationalism is a collective form of ––––––––––.

(a) Selfishness
(b) Oneness
(c) Togetherness
(d) Selflessness
2. Swamy Vivekananda stresses the need to end
––––––––––.
(a) Fanaticism (b) Humanism
(c) Racism (d) Feminism

3. The hunter –––––––––– the male bird.

(a) Fed (b) Captured
(c) Shot dead (d) Killed

4. The postcard serves as a –––––––––– for the poet’s

recollections of his homeland.
(a) Metaphor (b) Image
(c) Tool (d) Irony

5. Rukmini wants to taste –––––––––– which were

prohibited.
(a) Coca-cola and cakes
(b) Coca-cola and fish
(c) Coca-cola and mutton
(d) None

6. Grandmother always murmured ––––––––––.

(a) Prayers
(b) Songs
(c) Nonsense
(d) Slogan
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7. Hayavadana means ––––––––––.
(a) Human face (b) Horse face
(c) Owl face (d) All
8. Kapila is the son of ––––––––––.
(a) Teacher (b) Farmer
(c) Iron-smith (d) Doctor
9. Who takes Gustad to a catholic church?
(a) Malcolm (b) Ghulan Mohammed
(c) Jimmy Bilimoria (d) None
10. Randeep was expelled for –––––––––– a classmate.
(a) Raping (b) Murdering
(c) Teasing (d) Loving
PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b) in
about 250 words each.
11. (a) Why did Amartya Sen think argumentative
heritage is an important asset?
Or
(b) How did Vivekananda introduce Hinduism in
his Chicago Address?

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12. (a) Critically evaluate the attitude of hunter and
her female companion towards animals in
Death of a Bird.

Or

(b) Discuss the theme of Catholic Mother.

13. (a) What type of bond did the grandmother

share with sparrows?

Or

(b) Explain how human emotions and intimacy

are replaced by anger and revenge in
“Unfaithful Servants”.

14. (a) Comment on the friendship between

Devadatta and Kapila.

Or

(b) What do the dolls discuss just before and

after the baby is born?

15. (a) Sketch the character of Jimmy Bilimoria.

Or

(b) Comment on Tochi and Narinder’s

relationship.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b) in

about 600 words each.

16. (a) Critically comment on Swami Vivekananda’s

Chicago Address.

Or

(b) Discuss Dr.Radhakrishnan’s views on The

Emerging World Society.

17. (a) Discuss the poet’s longing and nostalgia for

his motherland in Postcard from Kashmir.

Or

(b) Bring out the sarcasm and irony in

Small-Scale Reflections on a Great House.

18. (a) Sketch the character of Grandmother.

Or

(b) Discuss how Rukmini challenges the culture

and practices with the help of her
granddaughter.

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19. (a) Explain the major conflicts in the play
Hayavadana.

Or

(b) Discuss the motifs of folktales and theatre in

Hayavadana.

20. (a) Comment on the themes of Such A Long

Journey.

Or

(b) Examine the fear and anxiety the illegal

immigrants experience in ‘The Year of
Runaways”.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fourth Semester

English — Core

AMERICAN LITERATURE — II

(For those who joined in July 2021–2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :
1. —————— taught Fredrick Douglass to read
and write.
(a) Thomas Auld (b) Hugh Auld
(c) Sophia Auld (d) His Mother

2. Ayn Rand was born in ——————

(a) England (b) America
(c) Russia (d) Africa
3. The woman in Maya Angelou’s “Woman Work”
picks ——————
(a) apples (b) cotton
(c) fruits (d) vegetables
4. —————— clicks like ‘kitchen knives on a
cutting board’
(a) The latch
(b) The boots of the man
(c) The boy’s tongue
(d) The woman’s high heels

5. Aurelio Escovar is a ——————

(a) plumber (b) dentist
(c) mayor (d) driver

6. Ayah sits under the —————— tree.

(a) cotton wood (b) oak
(c) red wood (d) teak
7. Who shot Alexander Hamilton?
(a) John Lurrans (b) Aaron Burn
(c) Philip Schyler (d) George Washington

8. William Wells Brown was born in ——————

(a) 1811 (b) 1812
(c) 1813 (d) 1814
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9. Lelia Park is a —————

(a) dentist (b) gynaecologist

(c) speech therapist (d) ophthalmologist

10. Philip Roth’s novel “Nemesis” talks about the

—————— epidemic.

(a) Influenza (b) Small pox

(c) Cholera (d) Polio

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Explain the cruelty of Mrs. Hamilton against

Henrietta and Mary.

Or

(b) “There can be no compromise on moral

principles” – Describe how Ayn Rand
explains this.

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12. (a) Write how Maya Angelou’s poem “Woman
Work” depicts the pressure that black women
face.

Or
(b) Write a note on the historical context of
Pablo Neruda’s poem "If you forget me.

13. (a) Write about the climax of Gabriel Garcia

Marquez’s short story “one of these days”.
Or
(b) Why does Ayah hate Chato?

14. (a) How does the theme of time affect the

characters in Lin Munuel Miranda’s
“Hamilton : An American Musical”?
Or
(b) The slave masters inflicted emotional torture
on slaves through separation of families –
Explain with reference to William Wells
Brown’s play "the Escape: or A Leap for
Freedom"

15. (a) Write elaborately on the character of Henry

Park.
Or
(b) Discuss the character of Arnie Mesnikoff.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Summarize Chapter VI of Fedrick Douglass’

"Narrative of the life of Fredrick Douglass an
American Slave”.

Or
(b) Explain the theme of Ayn Rand’s prose
“Doesn't life require compromise”.

17. (a) Write about Maya Angelou’s vision of nature

as mentioned in “Woman Work”.

Or
(b) Write an analysis of Pablo Neruda’s poem “If
you forget me”.

18. (a) Write a summary of Gabriel Garcia

Marquez’s short story "One of these days".

Or
(b) Write a critical appreciation of Viet Thanh
Ngugen’s “Black-Eyed Women”.

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19. (a) Compare and contrast the characters of
Hamilton and Aaron Burn in Lin Munuel
Miranda's “Hamilton: An American Musical”

Or
(b) Justify the title of William Wells Brown’s
play “The Escape : or A Leap for freedom”.

20. (a) “Native Speaker” is a novel told from the

perspective of Henry Park, a first generation
Korean - American - Discuss.

Or
(b) Elaborate on the part played by guilt in
Philip Roth’s novel "Nemesis"

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester

English – Core

GENRE STUDIES

(For those who joined in July 2021 – 2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. ‘How happy is he here!’ is an example of

–––––––––––.
(a) Alliteration (b) Simile
(c) Antithesis (d) None

2. “The snakes are hissing and the bees are buzzing”

is an example of –––––––––––.
(a) Onomatopoeia (b) Apostrophe
(c) Alliteration (d) None
3. What is the main focus of Neoclassicism?
(a) Art should express the ideal virtues in heaven
(b) Art should express the ideal virtues in
violence
(c) Art should express the ideal virtues in
imagination
(d) Art should express the ideal virtues in life

4. The Restoration era exhibited a change in prose

style effected by the Royal Society of London for
the Promotion of Natural Knowledge. What kind
of writing did this society call for?
(a) Humorous and lighthearted
(b) Precise and exact
(c) Epic and poetic
(d) Scholarly and ornate

5. What among the following can be cited as an

example of Catharsis?
(a) Talking with a friend
(b) Working in the field
(c) Playing in the ground
(d) Solving a problem

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6. Alienation is a common theme in ––––––––––.
(a) Romanticism
(b) Diasporic Literature
(c) Victorian Age
(d) Gothic Novels

7. The English Sonnet has –––––––––––

(a) three quatrains and a couplet
(b) two quatrains and a couplet
(c) four quatrains and a couplet
(d) five quatrains and a couplet

8. One form that bridges two of the major genres is

called
(a) tragicomedy
(b) dark-comedy
(c) serial-comedy
(d) comic pathos

9. Generally ––––––––––– is the central theme of a

gothic novel.
(a) Love
(b) Romantic Love
(c) Comedy
(d) Tragedy
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10. An account of a person’s life written by that
person
(a) autobiography
(b) biography
(c) fiction
(d) nonfiction

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Consider Simile as a literary device.

Or
(b) Differentiate between Metonymy and
Metaphor.

12. (a) Classify the salient features of Neo –

Classicism.

Or
(b) Give a account on English Romantic Poetry
with special reference to William Wordsworth.

13. (a) Define ‘Confessional Poetry’ and write down

its chief tenants.

Or
(b) Write a short note on Cyberpunk.
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14. (a) Give an account on Ballad.

Or
(b) Briefly discuss the elements of Drama.

15. (a) What is an autobiography? Explain.

Or
(b) Classify the types of Essays.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Write brief notes on the following :

(i) Alliteration
(ii) Assonance
(iii) Hyperbole

Or
(b) Comment on the importance of using various
Figures of Speech in Literature.

17. (a) The Age of Johnson is often referred to as ‘The

Age of Sensibility’-Discuss.

Or
(b) Analyze the literary contribution of the
notable literary figures of the Augustan Age.

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18. (a) Examine the character of Byronic heroes in
Literature. Give examples.

Or
(b) Write short notes on the following :
(i) Allegory
(ii) Allusion
(iii) Ambiguity

19. (a) Explain in detail tragedy and comedy.

Or
(b) What is poetry? Explain the types of poetry.

20. (a) Write an essay on the growth and

development of short story.

Or
(b) Bring out the difference between Campus
Novel and Gothic Novel.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester
English – Core
SHAKESPEARE

(For those who joined in July 2021–2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :
1. Shakespeare’s Macbethopens with _________ who
give Macbeth and Banquo a prediction.
(a) three Angels (b) two farmers
(c) two girls (d) three witches
2. Tiffany Stern holds the fact that Shakespeare
himself was a full ‘sharer’ in a company known
first as the _________.
(a) Lord Edward’s Men
(b) Lord Edmund’s Men
(c) Lord Chamberlain’s Men
(d) Lord Bradly’s Men
3. What is the primary theme of Sonnet 116 by
Shakespeare?
(a) Constancy of Love
(b) Constancy of Death
(c) Constancy of Beauty
(d) Constancy of Time

4. Sonnet 121 by Shakespeare is about _________.

(a) God
(b) Faith in humanity
(c) Nature
(d) Corruption

5. Whom does Demetrius love at the end of the play

A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
(a) Titania (b) Hippolyta
(c) Helena (d) Hermia

6. In Much Ado About Nothing, Who is the most

socially powerful person in the play?
(a) Leonato (b) Beatrice
(c) Don Pedro (d) Dogberry

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7. After he curses both Goneril and Regan, what does
Lear do?

(a) He storms out of Gloucester’s castle,

accompanied by the Fool

(b) He disinherits both daughters

(c) He sets out in search of Cordelia

(d) He dies

8. How is Gloucester punished for his “treason”?

(a) He is burned

(b) He is blinded

(c) He is branded with a scarlet letter

(d) He is exiled

9. How does Cleopatra repay Antony after leading

him into a retreat?

(a) With a kiss

(b) With the promise of marriage

(c) By giving him her kingdom

(d) By agreeing to seduce Caesar so that Antony

may kill him

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10. What does Antony request of Caesar after losing
the battle to him?
(a) To be publicly vilified for his cowardly
behavior
(b) To be judged fairly by a jury of his peers
(c) To be allowed to live in Egypt with Cleopatra
(d) To be allowed to return to Rome and resume
his marriage to Octavia

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions (either (a) or (b)).

Answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Analyze the role of Fools and Clowns in

Shakespeare’s Plays.
Or
(b) Classify the salient ideas discussed in ‘The
theatre of Shakespeare’s London’ by Tiffany
Stern.

12. (a) Summarize Sonnet 116 by William

Shakespeare.
Or
(b) Give the sum and substance of ‘Sonnet 121’ by
William Shakespeare.

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13. (a) Sketch the character of Demetrius in
A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Or
(b) Appraise, in brief, the relationship between
Hero and Leonato in Much Ado About
Nothing.

14. (a) Assess the role played by Edgar in King Lear.

Or
(b) Why and how do Goneril and Regan betray
King Lear?

15. (a) Examine the character of Enobarbus in

Antony and Cleopatra.
Or
(b) Briefly discuss the structure of the play
Antony and Cleopatra.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL the questions (Either (a) or (b))

Answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Attempt a critique on ‘The Substance of

Shakespearean Tragedy’ by A.C Bradley.
Or
(b) Write an essay on the Supernatural Elements
in Shakespeare’s Plays.

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17. (a) Appraise, in detail, ‘Sonnet 18’ by William
Shakespeare.
Or
(b) Attempt a detailed analysis of ‘Sonnet 65’ by
William Shakespeare.

18. (a) Discuss A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a

romantic comedy.
Or
(b) Attempt a critique on the usage of symbols in
Much Ado About Nothing.

19. (a) Attempt a detailed analysis of Edmund in

King Lear.
Or
(b) Bring out some important themes found in
King Lear.

20. (a) Comment on the relationship between

Antony and Cleopatra.
Or
(b) Compare and contrast Cleopatra and Octavia
in Antony and Cleopatra.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024

Fifth Semester

English – Core

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. In MLA 8th edition style, how should you format

the title of an article to avoid plagiarism?
(a) Underline the title
(b) Put the title in double quotation marks
(c) Use bold formatting for the title
(d) Use italics for the title
2. A/an ––––––––– contains descriptive or evaluative
comments on the sources.
(a) Works Cited
(b) Working Bibliography
(c) Bibliography
(d) Annotated Bibliography

3. While gathering information about sources for to

your research, which technique does help you to
organize the information effectively?
(a) Mind mapping
(b) Summarizing without citing the source
(c) Using abbreviations for author names in the
bibliography
(d) Including all sources found, regardless of
relevance

4. How should you handle the citation of sources in

your research documentation?
(a) Include citations only for sources that strongly
support your conclusions
(b) Cite all sources used in your research, both in-
text and in the references section
(c) Avoid using citations altogether to maintain
originality
(d) Use footnotes for citations, rather than
incorporating them in the text
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5. In MLA 8th edition style, how would you format
the title of your paper?

(a) Bold and centered

(b) Underlined and left-aligned

(c) Italicized and right-aligned

(d) No special formatting is required for the title

6. Which of the following is the correct way to format

page numbers in MLA 8th edition style?

(a) Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, etc

(b) 1, 2,3, etc. (no “Page” preceding the numbers)

(c) p.1, p.2, p.3 etc

(d) Pg. 1, Pg. 2, Pg. 3, etc

7. When creating a Works Cited page, how should

the entries be organized?

(a) Alphabetically by the title of the sources.

(b) Chronologically by the publication date.

(c) Alphabetically by the author’s last name

(d) Based on the order of appearance in the paper

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8. The list of works cited appears at the ________ of
the paper.

(a) beginning (b) middle

(c) end (d) none of these

9. How should an in-text citation be formatted for a

direct quote from a source in MLA 8th edition
style?

(a) (Author’s last name, page number)

(b) (Author’s last name, publication date)

(c) [Author’s last name]

(d) “Author’s last name” (page number)

10. When citing an online article with no page

numbers in MLA 8th edition style, what
information should be included in the in-text
citation?

(a) Author’s last name only

(b) Title of the article only

(c) Authors last name and publication date

(d) No in-text citation is needed for online sources

without page numbers

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Bring out the importance of document sources.

Or
(b) Enumerate the means of evaluating sources.

12. (a) Why it is important to use different sources of

information.

Or
(b) How to gather information from e-sources?

13. (a) Describe the some of the important aspects of

mechanics of writing.

Or
(b) Define running head and page numbers in the
dissertation.

14. (a) How to cite Tweet from Twitter and write an

example.

Or
(b) Explain the importance of punctuation in
parenthetical citation.

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15. (a) Write a note on placement of the list of work
citied.

Or

(b) Write a note on in-text citation.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss the forms of plagiarism.

Or
(b) Does absence of documentation indicate the
plagiarism?

17. (a) What are the process involved in gathering

information?

Or
(b) Estimate the importance of documentation.

18. (a) Summarize the tables and illustration in the

format of research paper.

Or
(b) What are the steps to follow for a research
paper?

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19. (a) Discuss the various ways of preparing the list
of work citied.

Or
(b) What is parenthetical documentation? How
should it correspond to work citied?

20. (a) Explain the role of citation in the authenticity

of a research writing.

Or
(b) Elaborate the forms of citation other than
print.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester

English– Core

TRANSLATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

(For those who joined in July 2021–2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Translation must make ____________.

(a) sense (b) nonsense
(c) neither (a) nor (b) (d) exact meaning

2. Dubbing is a ____________process.
(a) pre–production (b) production
(c) post–production (d) boring
3. Lexis refers to ____________.
(a) the vocabulary of the language
(b) the grammar
(c) sentence pattern
(d) diction

4. ‘Fidelity’ means being faithful to ____________.

(a) language
(b) meaning
(c) language and meaning
(d) unfaithful

5. An ellipsis is a punctuation mark of

____________dots.
(a) four (b) two
(c) three (d) six

6. It is ____________to find equivalent idioms and

expressions in the target language.
(a) easy (b) not easy
(c) neither (a) nor (b) (d) challenging

7. She eats ____________egg daily.

(a) a (b) an
(c) the (d) same

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8. ____________ movie we are watching now is really
interesting.

(a) that (b) those

(c) this (d) The

9. An inchoative verb is sometime called as

____________.

(a) inceptive verb (b) transitive verb

(c) intransitive verb (d) active verb

10. ____________is used in more formal occasions.

(a) will (b) can

(c) shall (d) Would

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b) in

about 250 words each.

11. (a) Write a short note on Dubbing.

Or

(b) Explain the process of scripture translation.

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12. (a) Explain the significance of Principle of
fidelity.

Or

(b) Illustrate with examples the difficulty in

translating the words with complex
structures.

13. (a) Explain connotative meaning with examples.

Or

(b) Describe the challenges in translating idioms

and figurative expressions.

14. (a) Write a short note on indefinite pronouns.

Or

(b) Explain the significance of Reflexive

pronouns.

15. (a) Describe the process of translating

inchoative verbs.

Or

(b) Compare and contrast the modals, ‘can’ and

‘may’.
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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b) In

about 600 words each.

16. (a) Discuss whether translation is an art or

science.

Or
(b) Explain Simultaneous interpretation and
Liaison interpreting.

17. (a) Comment on the role of a translator.

Or
(b) Examine the problems encountered in the
process of translating lexis and syntax.

18. (a) Discuss the techniques of semantic analysis.

Or
(b) Briefly analyse the importance of referential
meaning.

19. (a) Discuss the importance of morphological

categories.

Or
(b) Examine the methods of translating
Determiners.

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20. (a) Elaborate on translating Modals.

Or
(b) Discuss the process of translation of mood
and voice.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester

English – Core

INDIAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL the questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. ———— is considered as an architect of Kerala

renaissance.
(a) Murkoth Kumaran (b) Suresh Jothi
(c) Kumar Das (d) Sree Narayana Guru

2. Kumud Pawde is the first woman from a

scheduled caste to pass with distinction in
————
(a) Sanskrit (b) Malayalam
(c) Hindi (d) Marathi
3. ———— literature plays a crucial role in
questioning the very notion of secular modernity.

(a) British (b) Dalit

(c) Modern (d) American

4. Who was considered the father of free verse in

Tamil (Puthu Kavithai)?

(a) N. Pichamoorthi (b) Lankesh

(c) Avtar Paash (d) Joseph

5. Aniruddha’s father was a popular ————

(a) Magician (b) Technician

(c) Politician (d) Physician

6. In “Still Bleeding from the Wound”, the old man is

falsely accused as a ————

(a) smuggler (b) thief

(c) murderer (d) kidnapper

7. The villagers decide to build a ———— by

themselves in Thanneer Thanneer.

(a) house (b) monument

(c) canal (d) palace

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8. The convict was hidden in the ———— in
Thanneer Thanneer.

(a) Village (b) basket

(c) drum (d) well

9. Vandiya Devan is accused for the murder of

————

(a) Arulmozhi Varman (b) Veerapandiyan

(c) Aditya Karikalan (d) SenthanAmuthan

10. Ganesh picks up the lingam from the temple and

throws into ————

(a) the valley (b) the well

(c) the garbage (d) the river

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) How does Sisir Kumar Das illustrate the

concept of the mad lover through the Indian
Bhakti poets?

Or

(b) Explain the similarities between the Bhakti

and Sufi movement.
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12. (a) Comment on the theme of the poem “Lines to
our own insecurity”.

Or

(b) Analyse AvtarPaash as a revolutionary poet.

13. (a) Bring out the irony in V.M.Bashir’s “Fool’s

Paadise”.

Or

(b) Examine the character of Dhanapal in “Still

Bleeding from the Wound”.

14. (a) How does Komal Swaminathan’s Thanneer

Thanneer explore the conflict between justice
and bureaucracy?

Or

(b) Write briefly about he climax of the drama

‘ThanneerThanneer’.

15. (a) Evaluate the charismatic nature of

Vandhiyadevan in PonniyinSelvan - New
Floods.

Or

(b) Elaborate Bharathipura as an allegory of

Indian society.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Consider Kumud Pawde’s “The Story of My

Sanskrit” is an autobiography.

Or

(b) Comment on the teachings and messages of

Sree Narayana Guru.

17. (a) “Lankesh’s “Mother” potrays the sensitive and

intense feeling of a son towards his mother”-
Analyse it.

Or

(b) Consider “My sister’s Bible” is a criticism

against the upper class and caste hypocrisies.

18. (a) Comment on the theme of the short story “The

Indigo Terror”.

Or

(b) Bring out the character of the Old man in

“Still Bleeding from the Wound”.
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Thanneer Thanneer.

Or
(b) Comment on the Water Scarcity and Political
corruption in ThanneerThanneer.

20. (a) Kundavai as an epitome of beauty in

PonniyinSelvan - New Floods-Justify.

Or
(b) Discuss Bharathipura is a tale about
modernization.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024

Sixth Semester

English — Core

LITERARY CRITICISM

(For those who joined in July 2021 – 2022 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. According to Aristotle, a good plot should consist

____________ elements.
(a) 5 (b) 4
(c) 2 (d) 3

2. Grandeur of thought is the ____________ source of

sublimity.
(a) First (b) Second
(c) Third (d) Fourth
3. Sidney wrote ‘An Apology for Poetry’ as a reply to
Stephen Gosson’s
(a) The School of Abuse
(b) A School of Abuse
(c) The School for Abuse
(d) None of the above
4. Samuel Johnson defended Shakespeare’s use of
the
(a) Comedy (b) Tragedy
(c) Tragi-comedy (d) None of the above
5. Wordsworth’s Poet is a man speaking to
____________
(a) Everyone (b) His madness
(c) Men (d) Nature
6. In the words of Coleridge there are ____________
types of imaginations.
(a) Four (b) Three
(c) Two (d) Five
7. Culture and perfecting of mankind is the central
theme of Arnold’s ____________.
(a) Culture and Anarchy
(b) Dover Beach
(c) Study of Poetry
(d) Literature and Dogma

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8. Walter Pater’s Studies in the History of
Renaissance was published in ____________.
(a) 1873 (b) 1859
(c) 1849 (d) 1856
9. Eliot advocates for ____________ than individual
genius.
(a) Tradition (b) Art
(c) Language (d) Culture
10. Freud did call Jung as ____________.
(a) ‘My Student’ (b) ‘My Mentor’
(c) ‘My Eldest Son’ (d) ‘My Friend’
PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL the questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.
11. (a) What is Aristotle’s explanation of
“peripeteia” in tragic literature, and how
does it function to advance the plot and
evoke emotional responses from the
audience?
Or
(b) How does Longinus distinguish between
mere excellence and true sublimity in
literature? Identify and analyze at least
three marks of true sublimity as discussed by
Longinus, providing examples from both
classical and contemporary texts to support
your arguments.

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12. (a) How does Sidney defend the poets use of
fiction and imagination in crafting literary
works? What role does he ascribe to poetic
invention in enriching the human
experience?

Or
(b) Discuss Johnson’s critique of Shakespeare’s
use of language and diction in his plays. How
does Johnson reconcile Shakespeare’s
linguistic innovations with the traditional
norms of English literature?

13. (a) What is Wordsworth’s opinion on the use of

poetic language and diction in his Preface to
Lyrical Ballads? How does he advocate for a
departure from the ornate and artificial
language of traditional poetry?

Or
(b) What is Coleridge’s perspective on the role of
the poet in society, as presented in
Biographia Literaria Part II Chapter 14?
How does he envision the poet’s function and
responsibility in shaping cultural and
intellectual discourse?

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14. (a) Discuss Arnold’s critique of contemporary
society’s pursuit of materialism and
utilitarianism in “Culture and Anarchy.”
How does he argue for the importance of
cultivating sweetness and light in the
pursuit of true human flourishing?

Or
(b) What influence does Pater attribute to the
Renaissance in shaping modern cultural
sensibilities and values? Flow does he argue
for the enduring relevance of Renaissance
ideals in contemporary society.

15. (a) Discuss Eliot’s views on the relationship

between the poet and tradition in “Tradition
and the Individual Talent.” How does he
suggest that the poet engages with past
literary works while maintaining originality?

Or
(b) What does Jung propose as the therapeutic
potential of poetry in “On the Relation of
Analytical Psychology to Poetry”? How does
he advocate for the use of poetry as a means
of psychological healing and self-discovery?

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL the questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss the notion of “spectacle” as outlined

by Aristotle. How does spectacle contribute
to the overall impact and effectiveness of a
theatrical performance?

Or
(b) Evaluate Longinus’s concept of “sublimity”
and his identification of the five sources of
sublimity in literature. Discuss the
effectiveness of his framework in analyzing
and understanding the transcendent quality
of literary texts, drawing upon examples
from different genres and historical periods.

17. (a) Critique Sidney’s defense of poetic invention

and imagination as essential components of
literary creation, How does he address
concerns about the potential for falsehood
and deception in poetic fiction?

Or
(b) Critique Johnson’s defense of Shakespeare’s
linguistic innovations and his role in shaping
the English language. How does Johnson
reconcile Shakespeare’s linguistic
experimentation with the traditional norms
of English literature?

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18. (a) Evaluate Wordsworth’s concept of poetic
language and its role in his vision of poetry
as expressed in his Preface to Lyrical
Ballads.

Or

(b) Analyze Coleridge’s discussion of the

interplay between reason and imagination in
Biographia Literaria. How does he reconcile
their seemingly contradictory functions in
the creative process?

19. (a) Critique Arnold’s proposed solutions for

addressing the deficiencies of modern society
in “Culture and Anarchy,” considering their
feasibility and effectiveness.

Or

(b) Assess Pater’s argument for the endurirg

relevance of Renaissance ideals in
contemporary society, considering its
implications for modern cultural sensibilities
and values.

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20. (a) What does Eliot mean in ‘Tradition and
Individual Talent’ when he says “The
business of the poet is not to find new
emotions but to use the ordinary ones”.
Illustrate your answer.

Or
(b) Critique lungs proposal for the therapeutic
use of poetry in “On the Relation of
Analytical Psychology to Poetry,” considering
its practical applications and limitations.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024

Sixth Semester

English — Core

CANADIAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2021 – 2022 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Margaret opines that ‘marriage should be based on

____________’.

(a) Bonding (b) Understanding

(c) Romance (d) Love

2. “Everyone has learned to move carefully” This line
occurs in the poem ____________.

(a) Bushed

(b) Speaking to You

(c) On the Day the World Begins Again

(d) Habitation

3. ____________ is the antagonist of the story

The Conjurer’s Revenge.

(a) Conjurer (b) Manager

(c) Quick Man (d) Rune

4. Margaret Atwood is a ____________ feminist.

(a) Liberal (b) Marxist

(c) Radical (d) Eco feminist

5. In the story The Love of a Good Woman

Mrs. Quinn has died of ____________ failure.

(a) Lungs (b) Liver

(c) Kidney (d) Heart

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6. On Sunday by Rohinton Mistry sets in
____________.

(a) London (b) Firozsha Baag

(c) Jutland (d) Wessex

7. The play The Rez Sisters was first performed in

the year ____________.
(a) 1987 (b) 1986
(c) 1978 (d) 2000

8. ____________ is the protagonist of Toronto

Mississippi.
(a) Jhana (b) Lara
(c) King (d) Happy man

9. The Moons of Jupiter tells the story of a divorced

middle aged writer named ____________.
(a) Henry (b) James
(c) Janet (d) Alice

10. ____________ is the name of the tiger that survives

with the young man in Life of Pi.
(a) Richard Parker (b) Alice
(c) Martin (d) Elissa

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL the questions by choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.
11. (a) How does the poem “Bushed” by Earle
Birney depict the Canadian wilderness?
Or
(b) What is the significance of the title “On the
Day the World Begins Again” by Armand
Garnet Ruffo?
12. (a) How does Leacock use humour to critique
bureaucracy in “A Model Dialogue”?
Or
(b) What were Napoleon’s two biggest mistakes
according to Atwood?
13. (a) How does Giuseppe Tomasidi develop
suspense in his short story The Siren?
Or
(b) What role does religion play in One Sunday
by Rohinton Mistry?
14. (a) How does Tomson Highway use humor in
The Rez Sisters to address serious social
issues?
Or
(b) Discuss the significance of the setting in
Toronto Mississipi by Joan Macleod.

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15. (a) How does Alice Munro explore the theme of
memory in The Moons of Jupiter?

Or
(b) Discuss the significance of the animal
characters in Life of Pi by Yano Martel.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL the questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss how Margaret Atwood employs

imagery and symbolism in “Habitation” to
convey the theme of human interaction with
nature.

Or
(b) Discuss the significance of imagery and
metaphor in Michael Ondaatje’s “Speaking to
You” in conveying themes of memory and
longing.

17. (a) Discuss the significance of the magicians role

in “The Conjurer’s Revenge”.

Or
(b) Discuss the impact of Napoleon’s
underestimation of the Russian winter on
the outcome of the Napoleonic Wars.
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18. (a) Analyze the significance of the short story
form in The Love of a Good Woman in
conveying themes of intimacy and revelation.

Or
(b) Discuss the significance of the title “One
Sunday” in relation to the themes and events
of the story.

19. (a) Explore the theme of resilience and

empowerment in The Rez Sisters by Tomson
Highway.

Or
(b) Explore the motif of family relationships in
Toronto Mississipi by Joan Macleod.

20. (a) Analyze the character development of the

protagonist in The Moons of Jupiter by Alice
Munro.

Or
(b) Discuss the theme of faith and its role in the
protagonist’s survival in Life of Pi by Yann
Martel.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English — Core

AUSTRALIAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2021–2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. The Moving Image is Judith Wright's

—————— volume of poetry.
(a) first (b) second
(c) third (d) fourth

2. Find the poet who wrote the poem Pictures in a

Gallery Undersea.
(a) Les Murray (b) David Malouf
(c) C.K. Stead (d) Patricia Walsh
3. —————— is one of the celebrated authors of
the Aboriginal Australian Literature.
(a) Sally Mogan (b) C.K. Stead
(c) Atwood (d) Les Murray

4. Name the author of the work-One Life My

Mother's Story
(a) Kate Grenville
(b) Sally Morgan
(c) Atwood
(d) Les Murray

5. The protagonist of A Golden Shanty is —————.

(a) Michael Doyle (b) James
(c) Arjun (d) William

6. The story Big World is written by ——————.

(a) Tim Winton
(b) Edward Dyson
(c) Sally Morgan
(d) Jack Davis

7. The play The Dreamers was performed in

——————.
(a) Perth (b) Sidney
(c) Salem (d) Columbo
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8. Nick Enright's Daylight Saving is a ——————.
(a) comedy (b) romance
(c) tragedy (d) satire

9. The novel Riders in the Chariots tells the story of

—————— loosely connected people with same
mystic experiences.
(a) five (b) four
(c) three (d) two

10. Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence was published in

the year ——————.
(a) 1996 (b) 2019
(c) 1998 (d) 1990

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Discuss how Judith Wright utilizes imagery

and symbolism in ‘The Moving Image’ to
convey the themes of nature, time, and
human existence. Provide specific examples
from poem to support your analysis.

Or
(b) How does David Malouf utilize symbolism
and imagery in “Wild Lemons” to explore
themes of memory and cultural identity?
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12. (a) How does Sally Morgan use symbolism in
“What People Are We?” to explore themes of
cultural identity and heritage?

Or
(b) How does Kate Grenville depict her mother's
childhood experiences in “One Life: My
Mother's Story”?

13. (a) What themes are explored in Edward

Dyson’s A Golden Shanty?

Or
(b) What is the central theme of Tim Winton's
Big World?

14. (a) How does Davis use symbolism in

The Dreamers to convey deeper meanings?

Or
(b) Discuss the significance of the setting in
Nick Enright's Daylight Saving and its
impact on the characters' lives.

15. (a) How does White use symbolism in Riders in

the Chariots to convey deeper meanings?

Or
(b) Discuss the significance of cultural identity
in Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence and its
impact on the characters.
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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL the questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) How does Oodgeroo Noonuccal employ

imagery and language techniques in ‘A Song
of Hope’ to convey themes of resilience and
hope in the face of adversity? Provide specific
examples from the poem to support your
analysis.
Or
(b) Analyze the role of poetic language and
imagery in Patricia Walsh's “Ordinary
Death” and its impact on the portrayal of
mortality.

17. (a) How does Sally Morgan explore the themes

of cultural identity, displacement, and the
intergenerational transmission of heritage in
“What People are We?”.
Or
(b) Analyze the themes of family, resilience, and
social class in “One Life: My Mother's Story.”

18. (a) Discuss the significance of the protagonist's

moral dilemma and its resolution in
A Golden Shanty.
Or

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 (b) Analyze the significance of the friendship
between the protagonist and Biggie in
Big World.

19. (a) Analyze the portrayal of Indigenous identity

and cultural heritage in The Dreamers.

Or
(b) How does Enright use the device of mistaken
identity to create humor and tension in
Daylight Saving?

20. (a) Analyze the role of religion and spirituality

in Riders in the Chariots.

Or
(b) How does Pilkington explore themes of
identity and belonging in Follow the Rabbit-
Proof Fence?

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English – Core

FANTASY LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Jabberwocky is a –––––––––– poem written by

Lewis Caroll.
(a) Romance
(b) Love
(c) Narrative
(d) Nonsense
2. Isolation and art is the main theme of the poem
––––––––––.
(a) Helen
(b) The Listeners
(c) The Lady of the Shalott
(d) Jabberwocky

3. “Pride must suffer pain” this phrase occurred in

the story ––––––––––.
(a) The Hoard of the Gibbelins
(b) The Smallest Dragonboy
(c) The Little Mermaid
(d) The Bet

4. In which year was The Hoard of the Gibbelins was

published
(a) 1932 (b) 1989
(c) 1912 (d) 1925

5. Who wrote Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

(a) Rudyard Kipling (b) G.B. Shaw
(c) Jack Thorne (d) C.S. Lewis

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6. J.K. Rowling has remarked Harry Potter and the
Cursed Child as ––––––––––.
(a) Special story
(b) 8th Harry Potter story
(c) Outstanding story
(d) Powerful story

7. Identify the subtitle of the novel The Hobbit.

(a) A New Beginning
(b) Here and There
(c) Back and Forth
(d) There and Back Again

8. The adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the

Wardrobe was banned for depicting ––––––––––.
(a) Graphic violence (b) Adultery
(c) Extreme horror (d) Extreme romance

9. A rebellion to overthrow the Lord ruler is the

theme of Mistborn book number ––––––––––.
(a) One (b) Four
(c) Six (d) Two

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10. Who did go in search of Zeus in the novel The
Lightning Thief.
(a) Mathew Luis (b) Peter Rosha
(c) Percy Jackson (d) Emily

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What is the central theme of “Jabberwocky,”

and how is it conveyed through language?
Or
(b) Who are the “listeners” in the poem - The
Listeners and what is their mysterious
encounter?

12. (a) What motivates the Little Mermaid to trade

her voice for legs?
Or
(b) What is the Gibbelins’ hoard and why do
adventurers seek it?

13. (a) Who are the main protagonists in “Harry

Potter and the Cursed Child” and what
challenges do they face?
Or
(b) Describe the central conflict of “Harry Potter
and the Cursed Child”.

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14. (a) Who is the protagonist of “The Hobbit” and
what is his unexpected adventure?

Or
(b) Who are the main characters in “The Lion,
the Witch and the Wardrobe” and what is
their quest?

15. (a) Who is the protagonist of “Mistborn: The

Final Empire”and what is her unique ability?

Or
(b) Who is the main protagonist of “City of
Bones” and what supernatural world is she
introduced to?

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Analyze the theme of isolation in “The Lady

of Shalott” and its impact on the
protagonist’s character development.

Or
(b) Analyze the theme of loneliness and longing
in “The Listeners” and its portrayal through
the unseen beings.

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17. (a) Analyze the theme of sacrifice in “The Little
Mermaid” and its impact on the protagonist’s
journey.

Or
(b) Analyze the theme of greed in “The Hoard of
the Gibbelins” and its consequences on the
characters.

18. (a) Analyze the theme of identity in “Harry

Potter and the Cursed Child” and its impact
on the characters.

Or
(b) Explore the significance of parental
relationships in “Harry Potter and the
Cursed Child” and their influence on the
characters’ development.

19. (a) Analyze the theme of heroism in “The

Hobbit” and its portrayal through Bilbo
Baggins.

Or
(b) Assess the theme of betrayal and redemption
in “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
through the character of Edmund.

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20. (a) Discuss the theme of rebellion in “Mistborn:
The Final Empire” and its portrayal through
the characters’ actions.

Or
(b) Explore the portrayal of Greek mythology in
“The Lightning Thief” and its significance to
the plot.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester

English – Core

ENVIRONMENT AND LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2021–2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer.

1. –––––––––– help the farmers to control the

agricultural pests.
(a) Birds
(b) Animals
(c) Plants
(d) Human beings
2. Thoreau describes the pond as earth’s
––––––––––.
(a) Eye (b) Heart
(c) Nose (d) Lungs

3. We have reached the age of environmental

––––––––––.
(a) Limits
(b) End
(c) Crisis
(d) Pollution

4. For the ecocritic, nature is an entity which

–––––––––– us.
(a) Affects
(b) Disturbs
(c) Destroys
(d) Benefits

5. Humans were also looked upon as resources and

assets in ––––––––––.
(a) Anarchic oikos
(b) Hierarchic tiNai
(c) Integrative tiNai
(d) Nature

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6. Ecofeminism is an analysis of ––––––––––
construction of nature.
(a) Cultural
(b) Social
(c) Philosophical
(d) None of the above

7. A harmless green-coloured snake hides

––––––––––.
(a) In a den
(b) Under a stone
(c) Behind the green bushes
(d) Among green pasture

8. G.M.Hopkins compares thrush eggs to little

––––––––––.
(a) Hells (b) Earths
(c) Heavens (d) Eagle

9. Jim Casy is a ––––––––––of Tom Joad.

(a) Brother (b) Uncle
(c) Friend (d) Father

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10. Franny Stone is a ––––––––––.
(a) Wanderer
(b) Teacher
(c) Home maker

(d) Doctor

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Explain Leopold’s vision of Land Ethics.

Or
(b) Comment on the role of birds in agriculture.

12. (a) Explain Peter Barry’s view of two distinct

national variants of the ecological approach.

Or
(b) Comment on the contribution of literature to
product environment.

13. (a) Write a note on Hierarchic tiNai.

Or
(b) Comment on G.T.Legler’s views on women-
nature relationship.
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14. (a) Comment on the moral of “The Snake
Trying”.

Or
(b) Describe Silkworm’s silent and fearful life.

15. (a) Justify the title “The Grapes of Wrath”.

Or
(b) Why did Franny plead guilty of the death of
Niall and Greta.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Comment on Thoreau’s focuses on the

serenity and peacefulness of the ponds.

Or
(b) Discuss how did Carson prove that sterility
and death resulted from spraying.

17. (a) Comment on Glotfelty’s views on

ecocriticism.

Or
(b) Discuss the ecocritical readings of
Shakespeare’s King Lear.
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18. (a) Comment on the relationship between
sacred, nature and the humans in
Integrative tiNai.

Or
(b) Enumerate G.T.Legler’s views on
Ecofeminist Literary Criticism.

19. (a) Analyse G.M. Hopkins’ poem “Spring”.

Or
(b) Consider “The unnamed Lake” as a Loco–
descriptive poem.

20. (a) Describe the harrowing experience of

farmers fleeing from the harsh economic and
environmental conditions of the Dust Bowl.

Or
(b) Describe Franny’s attitude in the face of
danger related to her avoidance of emotional
trauma.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Fifth Semester

English – Core

MARGINAL LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Organisational rules were evolved out of

___________.
(a) behaviours (b) past histories
(c) beliefs (d) possibilities

2. A ‘bad’ other is a ___________ stereotype set upon

on indigene.
(a) positive (b) negative
(c) neither (a) nor (b) (d) both (a) and (b)
3. Sara suffers from ___________.
(a) Steatopygia
(b) Stroke
(c) Heart attack
(d) Fever

4. Conjoined twins would be displaced in side-shows

as ___________.
(a) two headed woman
(b) two headed elephant
(c) two headed monster
(d) two headed serpent

5. ___________ kills Prince Jones.

(a) a police officer
(b) a student at Howard University
(c) a gang member
(d) a doctor

6. ___________ killed a sacred python.

(a) Oduche
(b) Edogo
(c) Nwaka
(d) None of the above

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7. ___________ is the daughter of Miss Millie.
(a) Mary Agnes (b) Eleanor Jane
(c) Sofia (d) None of the above

8. Contemporary historians maintain that the

Rohingyas were ___________ inhabitants of
Burma.
(a) original (b) never
(c) neither (a) nor (b) (d) always

9. At the Future Mouse Conference, Millat tries to

shoot ___________.
(a) Dr. Perret (b) Archie
(c) Magid (d) Both (a) and (b)

10. Veejala wants to go back to ___________.

(a) India (b) Russia
(c) America (d) Africa

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Explain Intentional Discrimination.

Or
(b) Comment on the love-hate relationship
between the cultures of Whites and Indigenes.
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12. (a) Explain how the Venus attracts the large
crowd.

Or

(b) Comment on the attitude of Mother

Show-man.

13. (a) Explain the role of fate in “Arrow of God”.

Or

(b) Sketch the character of Dr. Mable Jones.

14. (a) State the reasons for NLD’s silence on the

attack of Rohingyas in Myanmar.

Or

(b) Comment on the literary techniques employed

by Alice Walker in “The Color Purple”.

15. (a) Sketch the character of Savitri.

Or

(b) Compare and contrast the characters of

Samad and Archie.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Analyse how Subtle discrimination affects

people’s cognitive and behavioral responses.

Or
(b) Trace the origin of ambivalence/unification
problems of White writers.

17. (a) Discuss the theme of ethics and human values

in “Venus”.

Or
(b) Comment on the Nineteenth Century
entertainment in London.

18. (a) Discuss how the unchanging indigenes culture

transformed by an exogenous colonial force.

Or
(b) Elaborate on the theme of cultural
discrimination in “Between the World and
Me”.

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19. (a) Comment on the role of Buddhism in
facilitating inter communal violence at
Myanmar.

Or
(b) Discuss the significance of the title “The Color
Purple”.

20. (a) Comment on the marginalized status of

diaspora in “Mangoes on the Maple Tree”.

Or
(b) Discuss the theme of heritage and legacy in
“White Teeth”.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English – Core

GLOBAL LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Identify, the poem that has the following line

“Knowing the return journey is more radiant than
the first”
(a) Digging
(b) Telephonic Conversation
(c) Helen
(d) The Widening Compass of Pain
2. “I never want to troy; it was a phantom”- who has
made this statement in the poem Helen?
(a) Euripides (b) Teucer
(c) Helen (d) Servant

3. What literary device is prominently used in

Octavio Paz’s “The Clerk’s Vision”?
(a) simile (b) hyperbole
(c) metaphor (d) personification

4. “It is no use doing what you like; you have got to

like what you do” Identify the speaker of this
famous statement.
(a) Patrick White (b) Wole Soyinka
(c) Winston Churchill (d) Octavio Paz

5. The story A very Old Man with Enormous Wings

discusses the theme the existence of cruelty and
––––––––––.
(a) Rationalism (b) Patriotism
(c) Compassion (d) Romance

6. Mary Maloney kills her ––––––––––.

(a) mother (b) husband
(c) son (d) brother

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7. Tagore was awarded Nobel Prize for his ––––––––.
(a) The Golden Boat (b) Gitamalya
(c) Palaka (d) Gitanjali

8. Name the British author who has given an

introduction to Tagore’s Gitanjali.
(a) W.B. Yeats (b) T.S. Eliot
(c) Mathew Arnold (d) Thomas Hardy

9. “I do not wish any reward but to know I have done

the right thing” Identify the speaker of this line.
(a) Martin (b) Huck
(c) Tom Sawyer (d) Eliza

10. –––––––––– is an accomplished climate scientist

in the novel Girl in Ice.
(a) Andy (b) Val
(c) Martin (d) Wyatt

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) How does Patrick White explore the theme of

suffering in “The Widening Compass of Pain”?
Or
(b) Discuss the significance of mythology in
Seferis’s “Helen.”
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12. (a) Discuss the significance of the clerk’s
encounter with the moon in “The Clerk’s
Vision.”

Or
(b) What role does painting play in Churchill’s
life according to “Painting as a Pastime”?

13. (a) Discuss the significance of the angel’s

appearance in “A Very Old Man with
Enormous Wings.”

Or
(b) How does Roald Dahl create suspense in
“Lamb to the Slaughter”?

14. (a) How does Tagore use symbolism to convey

themes of love and sacrifice in “Red
Oleanders”?

Or
(b) Discuss the significance of the ending “Red
Oleanders” in relation to Tagore’s overarching
themes.

15. (a) Discuss the significance of the treasure hunt

in “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.”

Or
(b) How does Ferencik explore themes of survival
and resilience in “Girl In Ice”?
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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Explore the theme of mortality in Pablo

Neruda’s “A Dog has died.”

Or
(b) How does Soyinka employ humor and sarcasm
in “Telephone Conversation” to critique
racism?

17. (a) Discuss the significance of the clerk’s journey

in “The Clerk’s Vision.”

Or
(b) Assess Churchill’s argument for the universal
appeal of painting in “Painting as a Pastime.”

18. (a) Discuss Gordimer’s commentary on the

consequences of privilege and complacency in
“Once Upon a Time.”

Or
(b) Evaluate Marquez’s commentary on the
nature of belief and faith in “A Very Old Man
with Enormous Wings.”

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19. (a) How does Tagore use dialogue and language
to convey the themes of power and oppression
in “Red Oleanders”?

Or
(b) Analyze the symbolism of the red oleanders in
Tagore’s “Red Oleanders.”

20. (a) Explore the character development of Tom

Sawyer throughout the novel.

Or
(b) Discuss Ferencik’s exploration of psychological
suspense in “Girl In Ice.”

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Sixth Semester

English – Core

LITERATURE AND PSYCHOLOGY

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. “If you can meet with triumph and disaster/ and

treat those to imposters just the same” identify the
poem that bears these philosophical lines.
(a) Phenomenal woman
(b) Andrea Del Sarto
(c) The Owl and the Chimpanzee
(d) If
2. The poem Andrea Del Sarto is also called as
––––––––––.
(a) My Last Duchess
(b) The Endgame
(c) The Faultless Painter
(d) The Faultless Carpenter

3. The narrator of the story The Turn of the Screw is

––––––––––.
(a) A doctor
(b) A teacher
(c) An anonymous narrator
(d) A student

4. Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis was published in

the year
(a) 1923 (b) 1912
(c) 1915 (d) 1978

5. In the short story The Bet, the banker has

promised to pay the young man –––––––––– for a
solitary confinement.
(a) Four Millions (b) Three Millions
(c) Two Million (d) One Million

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6. Who had opined as “suffering leads man to
perfection” in the story Ward No 6.

(a) Nikita (b) Rabins

(c) Michael (d) Gramod

7. The conspirators had killed Caesar on the

––––––––––.

(a) Christmas Eve (b) Battle field

(c) Ides of March (d) None of the above

8. Sharon Pollock’s drama- Blood Relations is

––––––––––.

(a) Psychological murder mystery

(b) Satirical play

(c) Romantic play

(d) Political play

9. Fyodor Dostoyevsky has written Crime and

Punishment in the year

(a) 1823 (b) 1945

(c) 1866 (d) 1878

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10. Paula Hawkins is a British writer best known for
her top selling ––––––––––novels.
(a) Psychological Thriller
(b) Social
(c) Romantic
(d) Political

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) How does Kipling portray the importance of

perseverance in “IF”?

Or
(b) What is the main message conveyed in Maya
Angelous “Phenomenal Woman”?

12. (a) What is the significance of the governess’s

role in Henry James’s “The Turn of the
Screw”?

Or
(b) What is the central theme of Franz Kafka’s
“The Metamorphosis”?

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13. (a) How does Chekhov use irony in “The Bet” to
highlight the characters’ transformations?
Or
(b) What is the central theme of William
Faulkners “A Rose for Emily”?

14. (a) How does Shakespeare use foreshadowing in

“Julius Caesar” to build tension?
Or
(b) Who are the main characters in “Blood
Relations” and what are their relationships
to each other?

15. (a) How does Dostoyevsky use symbolism in

“Crime and Punishment” to convey deeper
meanings?
Or
(b) Discuss the significance of the setting in
“The Girl on the Train” and its impact on the
characters’ lives.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss the significance of Andrea Del

Sarto’s moniker “The Faultless Painter” and
its irony in Browning’s poem.
Or
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 (b) Discuss the significance of the boat named
“The Mind” in Jo Camacho’s poem and its
metaphorical representation.

17. (a) Analyze the themes of innocence and

corruption in Henry James’s “The Turn of
the Screw” and how they are manifested
through the characters and plot.

Or
(b) Discuss the symbolism of Gregor Sama’s
transformation in Franz Kafka’s “The
Metamorphosis” and its implication for the
story’s themes.

18. (a) Discuss the portrayal of mental illness in

Anton Chekhov’s “Ward No.6” and its
implications for the characters and their
interactions.

Or
(b) Discuss the portrayal of power dynamics in
Katherine Mansfield’s “Psychology” and its
Implications for the characters’ interactions
and relationships.

19. (a) Analyze the character of Brutus in

Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” examining
his motivations, actions and moral dilemma.

Or

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 (b) Discuss the theme of familial conflict and its
impact on Lizzie Borden’s actions in “Blood
Relations”.

20. (a) Analyze the character of Raskolnikov in

“Crime and Punishment,” exploring his
motivations for committing the crime and the
psychological effects of his guilt.

Or
(b) Analyze the character of Rachel in “The Girl
on the Train,” exploring her struggles with
alcoholism, memory loss and her obsession
with a seemingly perfect couple.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

First Semester

English – Allied

LITERARY FORMS

(For those who joined in July 2021 – 2022 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. The Lyric was purely an ––––––––––––– creation.

(a) personal (b) impersonal
(c) private (d) aesthetic

2. English sonnet is said to have been introduced by

–––––––––––––.
(a) Sir Thomas Wyatt (b) The Earl of Surrey
(c) Edmund Spenser (d) Phillip Sydney
3. Heroic couplet was introduced by –––––––––––––.
(a) Plato (b) Chaucer
(c) Aristotle (d) Spenser
4. Shelley’s “Adonais” use the –––––––––––––
stanza.
(a) Ottava Rima (b) Spenserian Stanza
(c) The Ottava Rima (d) Chaucerian stanza
5. Hamlet is a ––––––––––––– tragedy.
(a) a domestic (b) a revenge
(c) a serious (d) an emotional
6. The aim of comedy is ––––––––––––– the society
and to entertain it.
(a) correct (b) spoil
(c) criticize (d) exploit
7. “To be or not to be” is ––––––––––––– speech.
(a) Macheth’s (b) Hamlet’s
(c) Othello’s (d) Duncan’s
8. Mysteries deal with themes taken from the
––––––––––––.
(a) Ramayana (b) Bible
(c) Quiran (d) Upanishads
9. ––––––––––––– “Life of Samuel Johnson” is a full
biography.
(a) Boswell’s (b) Jonson’s
(c) Pope’s (d) Addison’s

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10. ––––––––––––– defines criticism as a
disinterested endeavor to learn and propagate the
best.
(a) Walter Pater (b) Mathew Arnold
(c) Edmund Gosse (d) Carlyle

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write a paragraph on the origin of the ode.

Or
(b) Explain the convention of Pastoral Elegy.

12. (a) Define the characteristics of a Ballad.

Or
(b) Write a note on heroic couplet and its rhyme
pattern.

13. (a) Write a short note on comedy and its types.

Or
(b) Distinguish the main features of Masque.

14. (a) Write a note on dramatic irony.

Or
(b) Explain the Moralities and Interludes.

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15. (a) Explain the difference between the short story
and novel.
Or
(b) What are the functions of Criticism?

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.
16. (a) Briefly describe the types of sonnets.
Or
(b) Examine the main traits of an Epic.

17. (a) Analyze the essentials of a good satire.

Or
(b) What is rhyme royal in literature? Explain.
18. (a) Write an essay on Tragic-comedy.
Or
(b) Write an elaborate essay on one act play.

19. (a) Assess the purpose of soliloquy in drama.

Or
(b) Summarize the origin and development of
English Drama.
20. (a) Briefly explain about Novel and its kinds.
Or
(b) Write an elaborate essay on Criticism.
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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024

Second Semester

English – Allied

MODERN ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND USAGE

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL the questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. This is —————— historic occasion.

(a) an (b) the

(c) a (d) of

2. Several —————— witnessed the scene.

(a) passer-bys (b) passing-bys

(c) passed-by (d) passers- by

3. They —————— a Fiat car.

(a) Be

(b) Do

(c) Have

(d) Has

4. He felt that he —————— by the shopkeeper.

(a) is cheating

(b) Cheating

(c) Cheated

(d) Was cheated

5. That is what I was searching ——————

(a) on

(b) for

(c) of

(d) about

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6. Tom —————— Lisa went to school.

(a) or

(b) with

(c) and

(d) so

7. A simple sentence is a short sentence consisting of

a —————— and a predicate

(a) subject

(b) verb

(c) phrase

(d) object

8. An adverb clause does the work of an ——————

(a) adjective

(b) adjunct

(c) adverb

(d) noun
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9. Precis writing should be written in ——————
person

(a) first

(b) second

(c) third

(d) neutral

10. The salutation in a letter should be written

—————— the address and date.

(a) above

(b) below

(c) before

(d) on

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL the questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Elucidate the cases wherein article should

not be used.

Or

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 (b) Write down the plural form of the following
words.

(i) Woman -student

(ii) Bacterium

(iii) Nucleus

(iv) Cuckoo

(v) Salmon

12. (a) Supply the correct form of Pronoun.

(i) You are stronger than ——————

(he, him)

(ii) Gopal is as old as —————— (I, me)

(iii) Nobody but —————— was present.

(He, him)

(iv) Nobody will help you but ——————

(me, I)

(v) Whom can I trust if not ——————

(he, him)

Or

(b) Write a short note on The Present Indefinite

or The Simple Present tense with examples.
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13. (a) Write a short note on Compound - Complex
sentence with example.
Or
(b) Write down the comperative and superlative
degree of the following adverbs.
(i) Soon
(ii) Softly
(iii) Early
(iv) Well
(v) Little
14. (a) Combine the following into one simple
sentence

(i) I read the book. I returned it to the

library.
(ii) The farmer jumped on his horse. He
rode to the market.
(iii) The storm subsided. We began our
March again.
(iv) It is very heavy. I cannot lift it.
(v) You must help your brother. It is your
duty.
Or

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 (b) Change the following Imperative sentence

into an Interrogative sentence

(i) Stop talking.

(ii) Shut the door.

(iii) Please, get me a glass of water.

(iv) Get out of here.

(v) Tell Sreedhar to come here.

15. (a) Write down a few hints on how to write an

essay.

Or

(b) Write a formal note of invitation to your

office colleague inviting them for dinner.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL the questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) What are the parts of speech? Elaborate with

proper examples.

Or

(b) Correct the following sentences

(i) I saw a elephant in the zoo.

(ii) He is a best friend of mine.

(iii) Livingston was the great explorer

(iv) I bought an dozen of oranges.

(v) The dog is faithful to his master.

(vi) Call a man waiting outside.

(vii) A umbrella was bought for Sita.

(viii) A king of Afghanistan will be visiting

India shortly.

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17. (a) Fill in with suitable relative pronouns

(i) Do you know —————— has

happened?

(ii) It is the same case —————— I told

you of.

(iii) The man —————— you refer to died

a long time ago.

(iv) I have an alsatian —————— name

is Bruce.

(v) This is the boy —————— won the

first prize.

(vi) My position is the same ——————

yours.

(vii) This is Abe —————— I used to

know as a boy.

(viii) I know a man —————— son is at

Oxford.

Or

(b) Explain relative pronoun, it’s forms and uses

in detail.

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18. (a) Write a detailed essay on Adverbs and it’s
kinds with appropriate examples.

Or

(b) Write sentences of your own using the

following prepositions

(i) Besides

(ii) Since

(iii) Between

(iv) By

(v) Into

(vi) Upon

(vii) Within

(viii) On

19. (a) Write an essay on the ways of combining two

or more simple sentences into one simple
sentence with examples.

Or

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 (b) Complete the sentence with suitable noun
clause

(i) I often wonder —————— he is

getting on.

(ii) I want to know —————— she is

angry with me.

(iii) He asked me —————— I knew his

name.

(iv) She said —————— she would not

come.

(v) I feel ——————I will fail.

(vi) I thought —————— she would

arrive.

(vii) —————— you should cheat me

hurts me.

(viii) I don’t know —————— I can get out

of this mess.

20. (a) Write a letter to a friend expressing your

anxiety on the upcoming UPSC exams.

Or

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(b) Make a precis for the following passage:

The basic core of evolution – survival, and

reproduction- has been proven over and over
through our various behavioral patterns.
Let’s retrograde and explore what are some
exciting concepts that have been performed
by humans before us and how did it occur.
Almost every organism has the tendency to
react to certain stimuli for survival. This
reaction to each and every situation has an
evolutionary basis of adaptation. The study
of human emotions dates back to the 19th
century and psychologists have since then
discovered many reasons for every emotion,
yet these are just theories. The arousal of
emotions and their assumed structures is
said to occur due to repeated encounters with
a situation followed by the adaptation of the
encounter. Human emotions have been
linked to adaptively regulate emotion-
gathering mechanisms. The emotion of fear
which is associated with ancient parts of the
brain has presumably evolved among our
pre-mammal ancestors while the emotion of
a mother’s love called the ‘filial emotion’ has
seen to evolve among early mammals.
Various emotions work as manipulative
strategies that favours survival. Feigning
emotions by an accused person may help him
be saved from the punishment. An
exaggerated display of anger is also
associated with manipulating or threatening
someone.

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Despite there being several emotions for
various events, ironically the most
interesting emotion is the emotion of disgust.
Disgust is aroused when the body senses a
danger to the immunity or the physiology of
the human. The disgusted memory is
associated with alerting the brain of a
potentially dangerous substance. A few
studies have shown that the encoding
triggered in adaptive memory for problems is
stronger than any other behaviour. This
makes us instantly have a disgusted
expression at the sight of something that
makes us uncomfortable or uneasy. These
expressions are also closely linked to self-
protective communication.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024

Third Semester

English – Allied

AFRICAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Chinua Achebe was a —————— novelist, poet

and critic who is regarded as the most dominant
figure in modern African Literature.
(a) French citizen
(b) Kenyan
(c) Nigerian
(d) None of the above
2. What kind of stories did Adichie read and write as
a child?
(a) West and East African
(b) British and American
(c) Arabic
(d) English

3. In the line, But your blood flows in my veins , the

poet ——————
(a) is unhappy about his ancestry
(b) feels proud of his African descent
(c) regrets it
(d) resents being an African

4. The poet in ‘The Causalities states that people die

of —————— during war time.
(a) Flood (b) Fire
(c) Cholera (d) Kwashiorkor

5. What are the name of the two markets the main

characters is drawn to?
(a) Kike and Lumar
(b) Ogli and Keke
(c) Tee and Gonad
(d) Afo and Eke

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6. Sam meets his friend Nicko at ——————
(a) Kisasi (b) Kiwatule
(c) Buwate (d) None of the above

7. Who is the patron god of carvers?

(a) Rola (b) Ogun
(c) Murete (d) Eshuoro

8. Who says “the world is big but the dead are

bigger”?
(a) The Dead Woman (b) The Dead Man
(c) Adenebi (d) The Forest Head

9. Who is Bray in The Guest of Honour?

(a) A retired American colonel
(b) A retired Army Officer
(c) A retired British Colonel
(d) None of the above

10. Where is Hirut waiting at the start of the novel?

(a) In the caves of Debark
(b) On the edge of the Debark cliffs
(c) At the Addis Ababa trains station
(d) At the Port of Massawa
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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What are the views of Achebe in “The

Novelist as Teacher”?

Or
(b) What was the story she heard about Fide?

12. (a) What quality does David Diop see in Africa

of the post colonial era?

Or
(b) Why does Christopher Okigbo feel like a
prodigal son in Heaven’s gate?

13. (a) How does the author contrast reality and

dreams in “The Gem and your Dreams”?

Or
(b) Why were Newbie’s struggles fails to bring
him success?

14. (a) Explain the Forest Head in A Dance of the

Forest?

Or
(b) How does Soyinka portray the Yeruba
tradition in A Dance of the Forest?

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15. (a) Critically analyse the role of Colonel Bray in
A Guest of Honour.

Or
(b) What do you think when Hirut returns forty
years later to give Ettore the letters?

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss the theme of the essay in “The

Novelist as Teacher”.

Or
(b) What type of books did she read when she
was a child?

17. (a) Analyze the poem “Africa” by David Diop.

Or
(b) J.P.Clark ends the poem “ The Causalities”
by stating the most devastating effect of the
war is starvation – Substantiate.

18. (a) Comment on the theme of the story “The

Madman”.

Or
(b) Sketch the character of Nicko in “ The Gems
and Your Dreams”.
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19. (a) Examine the structure of Soyinka’s A Dance
of the Forests.

Or
(b) Comment on the role of Adenebi in A Dance
of the Forests.

20. (a) How did the sections from Emperor Haile

Selassie’s perspective influence the
narrative? Did you feel sympathy for him?

Or
(b) A Guest of Honour as a Fictional
Novel -Justify.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024

Fourth Semester

English — Allied

LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. The early speech was a Teutanic or ––––––––––

language.
(a) German
(b) Greek
(c) Latin
(d) English
2. –––––––––– is the inscription of the particular
shape.
(a) Ideogram
(b) Syllabic writing
(c) Cuneiform
(d) Pictogram

3. The larynx is generally called –––––––––– apple.

(a) Adam’s (b) God’s
(c) Eve’s (d) Satan’s

4. There are –––––––––– vowel sounds in English.

(a) 21 (b) 22
(c) 23 (d) 20

5. The –––––––––– of voice is called intonation.

(a) Monotone (b) Assimilation
(c) Modulation (d) Constancy

6. Intonation is called the –––––––––– of language.

(a) Cacophony
(b) Music
(c) Orchestra
(d) Lyric

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7. –––––––––– words carry a concrete meaning.

(a) Nominal (b) Lexical

(c) Linguistic (d) Grammatical

8. The denotation of a word is its ––––––––––

meaning.

(a) Indirect (b) Inverted

(c) Opposite (d) Direct

9. –––––––––– is the study of meaning in language.

(a) Semantics

(b) Synchronic

(c) Syntactic

(d) Metathesis

10. –––––––––– linguistics is the historical study of

language.

(a) Semantics

(b) Synchronic

(c) Syntactic

(d) Diachronic

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What is Natural Sound Source?

Or
(b) Explain Open and Closed system of
Communication.

12. (a) Write on Articulatory phonetics.

Or

(b) Define Pure Vowels.

13. (a) Write a short note on “Stress”.

Or

(b) What is Intonation?

14. (a) Write on Basic units of Language.

Or

(b) What do you mean by Denotative meaning?

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15. (a) Write a short note on Old English.

Or

(b) Write a short note on Middle English.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Explain the Origin of language.

Or

(b) How does human language differ from

animal communication?

17. (a) Describe the Organs of speech.

Or

(b) Describe the voiced and voiceless sounds in

English.

18. (a) Write an essay on Words in Company.

Or

(b) Write an essay on Intonation.

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19. (a) Write an essay on Patterns of Language.

Or
(b) Differentiate Denotation and Connotation
with examples.

20. (a) Explain Language History and Change.

Or
(b) Explain Diachronic and Synchronic
variation.

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U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Third Semester

English

Non Major Subject — ENGLISH FOR COMPETITIVE

EXAMINATIONS

(For those who joined in July 2021-2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. The word substitution for the art practiced by

statesmen?
(a) Diplomacy
(b) Mercenary
(c) Negligible
(d) Omnivorous
2. The appropriate idiom for Point blank of is
(a) The enemy has not yet retired and we should
be on our guard
(b) He has suffered a heavy loss and is over head
and ears in debt
(c) Most of the teachers are round pegs in
square hole
(d) He refused point blank when I requested him
to lend me some money

3. Identify the synonym for the word idiosyncrasy

(a) personality
(b) lack of intelligence
(c) absolute rule
(d) distinctive

4. Identify the antonym for the word Keen.

(a) ignite
(b) encourage
(c) ignore
(d) merciless

5. Identify the equivalent term for the word Morbid.

(a) healthy (b) sick
(c) strange (d) slept

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6. What is the suitable antonym for the word
Unassuming?
(a) humble
(b) pretentious
(c) unpretentious
(d) retiring

7. I did not mind what he was saying, he was only

talking through his hat
(a) talking ignorantly
(b) talking insultingly
(c) talking nonsense
(d) talking irresponsibly

8. I knew that she –––––––––– disobey me.

(a) was (b) will
(c) has (d) would

9. My tooth-brush is a thing that haunts me when I’m

travelling, and makes my life a misery. I. Identify
the author of given statement.
(a) E.V. Lucas
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Jerome K. Jereme
(d) S. Radhakrjshnan

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10. And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England’s mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
On England’s pleasant pastures seen?
(a) Wordsworth
(b) William Blake
(c) Milton
(d) Donne

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL the questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Give an explanation of the following words:

(i) Laundry
(ii) Jargon
(iii) Migratory
(iv) Mint
(v) Orphan

Or

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 (b) Give the meaning of the following idioms and
phrases :
(i) By and by
(ii) Flesh and blood
(iii) Hair splitting
(iv) Off hand
(v) On the eve of

12. (a) Find the appropriate meaning of the words

given below:
(i) Excruciate
(ii) Glorious
(iii) Handsome
(iv) Incite
(v) Malaise

Or
(b) Find the Antonyms of the followings words:
(i) Adversity
(ii) Delete
(iii) Deplete
(iv) Erudite
(v) Homely

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13. (a) Identify the appropriate Synonyms for the
following words:
(i) Abut
(ii) Flout
(iii) Pusillanimous
(iv) Flail
(v) Prate
Or
(b) Identify the appropriate Antonyms for the
following words:
(i) Apprehend
(ii) Auspicious
(iii) Brevity
(iv) Cease
(v) Contempt

14. (a) Complete the following sentences:

(i) Today, computers can ––––––––––
information from a number of sources,
then automatically create a picture of
their data manipulations.
(ii) Just as a highway automobile accident
leaves lasting marks of spilled coolant,
–––––––––– and oil, the smashing
together of gigantic land masses
releases and redirects fluids that flow,
heat, –––––––––– and deposit, leaving
all enduring record of their presence.
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 (iii) Although publicity has been –––––––––
the film itself is intelligent, well-acted,
handsomely produced and altogether
––––––––––
(iv) Ironically, his normally ––––––––––
speaker became shy and ––––––––––
when confronted with the approbatory
stares of her eager audience.
(v) Although the whole team acted in
unison, each member was ––––––––––
for a(n) –––––––––– of the production
process.

Or
(b) Mention the common errors in the following
sentences:
(i) Mohan has ordered or a cup of tea.
(ii) Have faith for God.
(iii) She is proud at her beauty.
(iv) The publisher ran out a thousand
copies of his book.
(v) Politics are a dirty game.

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15. (a) Read the passage and answer the following
questions:
From ‘A Football Match’
A crash of human thunder smote the air.
Arms, umbrellas, hats, caps and programmes
flew up in a flurry of gesticulation all round
the ground, while the shouting raised wave
upon wave to a crescendo that seemed to go
on forever. The villa centre-half raced back to
his own end of the field, partly carrying and
partly carried by half a dozen of his team-
mates.
(John Drinkwater)
Questions:
(i) What do you understand by human
thunder?
(ii) How did the sound rise?
(iii) How did the Villa centre-half return to
his end of the field?
(iv) How did the people express their joy
besides shouting?
(v) Frame sentences of the following
words:
Crash, smote, flurry, gesticulation,
crescendo.

Or

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(b) Read the poem and answer the question.
Lines Written in Early Spring
I heard a thousand blended notes.
While in a grove I sat reclined,
In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts
Bring sad thoughts to the mind.
To her fair works did Nature link,
The human soul that through me ran;
And much it grieved my heart to think.
What Man has made of Man.
Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,
The periwinkle trailed its wreaths,
And ‘tis my faith that every flower,
Enjoys the air it breathes.
The birds around me hopped and played;
Their thoughts I cannot measure;
But the least motion which they made.
It seemed a thrill of pleasure.
The budding twigs spread out their fan
To catch the breezy air;
And I must think, do all I can,
That there was pleasure there.

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 If this belief from heaven be sent,
If such be Nature’s holy plan,
Have I not reason to lament,
What man has made of Man?
(William Wordsworth)
Questions:
(i) What are the pleasant thoughts of the
poet?
(ii) What are his sad thoughts?
(iii) What is nature’s holy plan?
(iv) What, according to the poet, has
manmade of himself?
(v) Use the following words in sentences of
your own:
blended, grove, reclined, lament, tuft,
wreath, thrill, trail, breezy, holy

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL the questions, choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Give explanation for the following:

(i) Brittle
(ii) Convent
(iii) Dandy
(iv) Eligible
(v) Genocide
(vi) Forensic
(vii) Hospitable
(viii) Irreparable
Or
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 (b) Identify the appropriate meaning for the
following idioms and phrases.
(i) To turn turtle
(ii) Yeoman’s service
(iii) To take after
(iv) Scot free
(v) The gift of the gab
(vi) Pros and cons
(vii) Let loose
(viii) Jail bird

17. (a) Write Synonyms for the following words

(i) Castigate
(ii) Domain
(iii) Erudite
(iv) Glorious
(v) Histrionic
(vi) Imponderable
(vii) Loquacious
(viii) Morose

Or

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 (b) Write the Antonyms for the following
words:
(i) Artificial
(ii) Deliberate
(iii) Doleful
(iv) Eschew
(v) Edacious
(vi) Implicate
(vii) Knowledge
(viii) Magnanimous

18. (a) Give synonyms for the following by using

them in your own sentences :
(i) Recompense
(ii) Infallible
(iii) Lair
(iv) Conscientious
(v) Apoplexy
(vi) Verdant
(vii) Veritable
(viii) Stint

Or

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 (b) Give antonyms for the following, by using
them in sentences.
(i) Gradual
(ii) Hazy
(iii) Idiotic
(iv) Incense
(v) Industrious
(vi) Insanity
(vii) Lofty
(viii) Lopsided

19. (a) Complete the following sentences :

(i) As several shops have ––––––––––
across the street, the old directory is
––––––––––
(ii) The –––––––––– room in this
apartment has not been used for a long
time.
(iii) Salman, the superstar, felt that certain
incidents in his life were too –––––––––
to be divulged.
(iv) Distressed at an increasing –––––––––
for books, Amrita, the famous novelist
has turned to painting.
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 (v) The bank is negotiating with Group 4
security to devise a system to provide
–––––––––– security to account
holders.
(vi) As the rate of life expectancy has
increased due to tremendous progress
in medical science, the problem of over
population has ––––––––––.
(vii) The story of the novel, The Deranged,
is very ––––––––––. It shows how a
man cut off from the world for a long
time because a mad man.
(viii) Although Agatha is arguably as good a
mystery writer as Grundy, she is
clearly far less –––––––––– than
Grundy, having written only six books
in comparison to Grundys sixty.

Or
(b) Identify the Common Errors in the following
sentences :
(i) Distribute these mangoes among two
boys.
(ii) Whom do you think is the best actor?
(iii) I amused by reading a enjoy.
(iv) I was glad at my mother coming.
(v) The carpet cost me five hundred rupees
on which you sat.
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 (vi) Wanted a stool for a lady with three
legs.
(vii) The United States have a big navy.
(viii) Kamal and not his brothers are to
blame.

20. (a) Read the following passage and answer the

questions:
(A) From ‘A Call To Youth’
I have been a teacher for nearly all my adult
life, for over forty years. I have lived with
students and it hurts me very deeply when I
find that the precious years during which a
student has to live in the university are
wasted by some of them. I do not say by all of
them. Teachers and students form a family
and in a family you cannot have the spirit of
the trade union. Such a thing should be
inconceivable in a university. University life
is a co-operative enterprise between teachers
and students and I do hope that the students
will not do a disservice to themselves by
resorting to activities which are antisocial in
character.
(S. Radhakrishnan)

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Questions :
(i) What does the writer say about
himself?
(ii) What does the writer say about
university life?
(iii) What does the writer hope?
(iv) What do you understand by ‘the spirit
of the trade union’ and ‘a co-operative
enterprise’?
(B) From ‘Opportunity For Youth’
If you think about the five-year plans,
you will find what a vital part the
engineer plays in them.
We shall require tens of thousands of
engineers and hundreds of thousands of
overseers, mechanics, and other
technicians for our plans. The whole
word is becoming more and more a
world of trained people. They need to
be trained in two ways. They must be
trained in mind and have some vision
and understanding of the world picture.
Then they must he trained in
particular jobs which they can do well,
whether it be science or engineering or
medicine or education. Such are the
skills which will build India.
(Jawaharlal Nehru)
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 Questions:
(i) What part does the engineer play in
Five Year Plans?
(ii) What are the two kinds of training?
(iii) What are the skills which will build
India?

Or
(b) Read the following poem and answer the
questions:
Virtue
Sweet day, so cool, so calm, so bright,
The bridal of the earth and sky:
The dew shall weep thy fall to-night:
For thou must die.
Sweet rose, whose hue angry and brave,
Bids the rash gazer wipe his eye:
Thy root is ever in its grave,
And thou must die.
Sweet spring, full of sweet days and Croses,
A box where sweets compacted lie;
My music shows ye have your closes,
And all must die.
Only a sweet and virtuous soul,
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Like season’d timber, never gives;
But though the whole world turn to coal,
Then chiefl y lives.
(George Herbert)
Questions:
(i) Why does Herbert call a sweet day the
bridal of the earth and the sky?
(ii) Why is the hue of the rose ‘angry and
brave’?
(iii) Why does the poet compare the spring
season to a box?
(iv) What is the meaning of ‘My music
shows ye have your closes’?
(v) Where does the soul live chiefly?
(vi) What is the meaning of ‘seasoned
timber’? Why does the poet compare a
virtuous soul to seasoned timber?
(vii) Explain :
(1) Bids the rash gazerwipe his eye.
(2) Thy root is ever in its grave
(3) A box., lie.
(4) Though the whole world turn to
coal.
(viii) Make sentences of the following words:
bridal, rash, gazer, wipe, compacted,
closes, seasoned timber.
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U.G (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Fourth Semester

English

Non Major Subject – CONTENT WRITING

(For those who joined in July 2021–2022)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer.

1. The most crucial challenge in content writing is

––––––––––.
(a) Writer’s block
(b) Readability
(c) Competition
(d) Meeting deadlines
2. A document which is meant to inform the reader
on a particular topic.
(a) Newsletter (b) Brochure
(c) White paper (d) E–book

3. –––––––––– is the most significant task of a

content writer.
(a) Research
(b) Applying techniques
(c) Altering information
(d) Editing

4. Expand: SMART
(a) Sustain, Measurable, Achievable, Readable,
Taxable
(b) Source, Measurable, Achievable, Real,
Tedious
(c) Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant,
Time bound
(d) Specific, Measurable, Achieve, Relevant,
Time bound

5. Copying of content from a website and citing it as

ones own is called ––––––––––.
(a) Clogging (b) Plagiarism
(c) Attention–grabbing(d) Editing

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6. In a blog, entries are displayed in ––––––––––
order.

(a) Chronological order

(b) Alphabetical order

(c) Ascending order

(d) Reverse Chronological order

7. The process used by search engines to scan web

pages and store information is known as
––––––––––.

(a) Editing

(b) Indexing

(c) Search query

(d) Link Building

8. All search engines should follow a –––––––––– tag.

(a) No–follow (b) Do–follow

(c) Never–follow (d) Don’t–follow

9. –––––––––– is the model involving business and

consumers over the internet.

(a) B2C (b) B2B

(c) C2C (d) C2B

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10. –––––––––– is the phrase used to describe
business that is conducted over the internet.
(a) E–Tailing
(b) Portal
(c) E–commerce
(d) Portal space

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What is blogging? Discuss.

Or
(b) What is the scope of content writing in the
medical industry? Explain.

12. (a) Write about the importance of using a

strong, active headline in content writing.

Or
(b) What are the tips for creating a content
strategy framework? Create LUSH content.

13. (a) Examine the key components of a well–

constructed Blog post.

Or
(b) Write a note on plagiarism checker?

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[P.T.O.]
14. (a) What is long–tail marketing? Explain.

Or
(b) Explain what head line tags are.

15. (a) Write a note on product description.

Or
(b) What is COD? Explain how it in effective in
India.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Explain the popular forms of content writing.

Or
(b) How do you overcome challenges in content
writing?

17. (a) What are content writing skills?

Or
(b) What are the key elements of good content?

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18. (a) Define the types of plagiarism.

Or
(b) What are the external plagiarism detection
methods?

19. (a) How does search engine prioritize the area in

the website?

Or
(b) What is on–page SEO? Explain.

20. (a) Mention some key benefits of e–commerce?

Or
(b) Write about e–commerce opportunities in
India.

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U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

First Semester

Part II – English

GENERAL ENGLISH – I

(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Malalai of Malwandis considered the greatest

heroine of ––––––––––.
(a) Pakistan (b) Afghanistan
(c) Bangladesh (d) Iran

2. Tagore says one should be ––––––––––.

(a) rich (b) strong
(c) fearless (d) intimated
3. The poem ‘Nine Gold Medals’ is based on an
incident happened in the ––––––––––.
(a) Special Marathon (b) Olympics games
(c) Special Olympics (d) World game

4. Miss Beam’s is –––––––––– school.

(a) a residential (b) an elementary
(c) a magnet (d) a craft

5. What is the time of day in the poem by Robert

Frost?
(a) Morning (b) Afternoon
(c) Evening (d) Night

6. The widow was known all over for the –––––––––.

(a) gardening (b) painting landscapes
(c) brocades (d) pottery making

7. Mercy is twice blessed – Pick out the kind of noun

of Mercy
(a) Proper noun (b) Abstract noun
(c) Collective noun (d) Common noun

8. I hope she enjoyed herself – Pick out the kind of

Pronoun of herself
(a) Personal Pronoun (b) Reflexive Pronoun
(c) Emphatic Pronouns (d) Relative Pronouns

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9. A good paragraph must possess ––––––––––.
(a) Idea (b) Unity
(c) Decorative words (d) None

10. Which of the following essay tells a story?

(a) Expository essay (b) Narrative essay
(c) Descriptive essay (d) Reflective essay

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, by choosing (a) or (b),

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. Annotate the following :

(a) (i) “He even asked friends to throw dried
fruits, sweets and coins into my cradle,
something we usually only do for boys”.
(ii) “This play Harish Chandra captured my
heart”.

Or
(b) (i) “Into the heaven of freedom, my father,
let my country awake.”
(ii) “Proud creature was she the next day
The little orphan, Alice Fell!”

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12. (a) How do the athlete’s stand together in the
poem Nine Gold Medals?
Or
(b) Describe the nature of the day in The School
for Sympathy.

13. (a) What does the rider do in Frost’s poem?

Or
(b) How did Chen became husband to Lien?

14. (a) Write the feminine form of the following :

(i) Bull
(ii) Lion
(iii) Landlord
(iv) Duke
(v) Nephew
Or
(b) Insert the adverbs in the correct place in the
following sentences :
(i) The train has left. (just)
(ii) Is the shop open? (yet)
(iii) Do you need help? (still)
(iv) An expert could do that. (only)
(v) They go by car. (always)

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15. (a) Write a Paragraph on Politeness.
Or
(b) Write a Paragraph on A scene at the bus
stand.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, by choosing (a) or (b),

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Describe the natural beauty and historical

significance of the swat valley as depicted in
Malala’s memoir.
Or
(b) Explore the theme of freedom and fearlessness
in Tagore’s where the mind is without fear.

17. (a) How does the act of kindness displayed by

Wordsworth in Alice Fell or Poverty?
Or
(b) Analyze the theme of social class and injustice
in Barn Burning by William Faulker.

18. (a) Describe the central idea of the poem Stopping

by the woods on a snowy evening.
Or
(b) Narrate the quest of Chen in The Magic
Brocade.

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19. (a) (i) Mention the kind of noun in the following
sentences :
(1) The minister dissolve the
committee.
(2) Mercy is twice blessed.
(3) I got good marks in Science.
(4) My chain is made of Platinum.
(ii) Change the following Possessive into
Plural :
(1) Baby’s toys
(2) Camel’s hoof
(3) Girl’s pencils
(4) Elephant’s trunk

Or
(b) (i) Choose the correct answer :
(1) Seenu –––––––––– come to me.
(dare not, ought to)
(2) I –––––––––– to work harder. (need,
not dare)
(3) The whole class –––––––––– happy.
(is, are)
(4) Billiards –––––––––– (is, are) an
indoor game.

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 (ii) Fill in the blanks with correct
Preposition :
(1) Vimala goes –––––––––– school
every morning.
(2) She has been away ––––––––––
Monday.
(3) King Lear was written ––––––––––
Shakespeare.
(4) The boy was honoured ––––––––––
the government.

20. (a) Write an essay on “A week without Electricity”.

Or
(b) Read the passage carefully and answer the
questions below :
Different customs are practised by different
people in different parts of the world. It is
really difficult to say which custom is strange
and which is not, for what may seem queer to
us is considered quite natural in certain
countries. For instance, would you put out
your tongue at anyone? I am sure you would
not for this would be considered rude in our
country. But in that mysterious and strange
land called Tibet, putting out one’s tongue at
another person is an acceptable and polite
form of greeting.

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Let us take a closer look at some of their
customs. If a foreigner were to visit a typical
Tibetan household, he would certainly be
served with a cup of buttered tea. Most
foreigners find it unpalatable. But if they do
not want to offend their hosts, they will
usually sip their cups very, very slowly to last
the length of their visit.
(i) Why it is difficult to say which customs
are strange and which are not?
(ii) What is an acceptable form of greeting in
Tibet?
(iii) Which two words does the writer used to
describe Tibet?
(iv) Why do foreigners find the tea offered to
them by the Tibetans unpalatable?
(v) What do they do not to offend their
hosts?

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U.G. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

Part II – English

GENERAL ENGLISH – II

(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Success is ––––––––––– turned inside out.

(a) hard work (b) sincerity
(c) wealth (d) failure

2. Rip Van Winkle passes into a magical slumber

and awakens ––––––––––– years later.
(a) 20 (b) 15
(c) 21 (d) 10
3. The old lady asked the narrator to read her
––––––––––– letter.
(a) husband’s (b) father’s
(c) friend’s (d) grandson’s

4. In “The Road not taken”, the poet has made the

choice –––––––––––.
(a) simply
(b) after a lot of contemplation
(c) after discussing with his friend
(d) randomly

5. Which weekly magazine featured Triveni’s

Kashiyatre?
(a) Prantik (b) Gariyoshi
(c) Kumudham (d) Karmaveera

6. Kalam’s article entitled “Let us Make our own

Aircraft” was written in –––––––––––.
(a) Urdu (b) Tamil
(c) English (d) Kannada

7. John had baked a cake before you arrived.

(Identify the tense of the underlined word)
(a) past tense (b) present tense
(c) past perfect tense (d) future tense

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8. Slow and steady ––––––––––– the race.

(a) have won (b) has won

(c) win (d) wins

9. Email is a medium of –––––––––––

communication used to send and receive
information over the Internet.

(a) oral (b) written

(c) non-verbal (d) verbal

10. Memo can be used for future –––––––––––.

(a) action (b) reference

(c) medium (d) protocol

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Explain the theme of self-determination and

self-definition in “Still Here”.

Or

(b) Comment on the characteristics of Rip Van

Winkle.
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12. (a) Explain the poet’s action against the snake
and its consequences.

Or
(b) State the reason for people in James’
community not placing their trust in the bank.

13. (a) Examine the relationship between Sudha

Murty and her grandmother.

Or
(b) Comment on the climax of the story “How
Frog went to Heaven”.

14. (a) Fill in the blanks with present/present

continuous/present perfect/present perfect
continuous tenses.
(i) We ––––––––––– (go) to temple every
Friday.
(ii) Sundar ––––––––––– (be) our driver for
the past ten years.
(iii) The Chief Guest ––––––––––– (come) just
now.
(iv) I ––––––––––– (work) for three hours.
(v) She ––––––––––– (leave) for London next
week.

Or

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 (b) Fill in the blanks with past/past
continuous/past perfect tenses :
(i) We ––––––––––– (write) the examination
yesterday.
(ii) The burglar ––––––––––– (escape) before
the police arrived.
(iii) My father ––––––––––– (teach) me to
drive a car when I was eighteen.
(iv) The water in the tank –––––––––––
(dry up) last summer.
(v) She ––––––––––– (walk) alone when the
dog bit her.

15. (a) Write an email inviting your friend to attend

your Birth Day Party.
Or
(b) Draft a Memo to an employee for his being
habitually late.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions by choosing (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss the strategies put forth by the

narrator to get rid of the engine in Engine
Trouble.
Or
(b) Elaborate on the benefits of not quitting as
suggested by Edgar Albert Guest.
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17. (a) Discuss the message of “The Road not Taken”.

Or
(b) Justify the title “The Lady or The Tiger”.

18. (a) Discuss about Kalam’s family and the strong

bond they shared with each other.

Or

(b) Prove that Sudha Murty’s grandmother is a

determined woman.

19. (a) Fill in the blanks with a verb form that agrees
with the subject.
(i) The population of tigers –––––––––––
(is/are) dwindling.
(ii) Neither Ajay nor his sisters –––––––––––
(was/were) present.
(iii) His brother and professor –––––––––––
(retire/retires) this month.
(iv) Many ––––––––––– (want/wants) to serve
the society.
(v) Ram as well as Harry –––––––––––
(deserve/deserves) praise.

Or

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 (b) Rewrite the sentences correcting the
subject-verb agreement :
(i) Tendulkar is one of the players who has
won the world cup.
(ii) The number of people we need to hire are
fifteen.
(iii) Five years are the maximum sentence for
that offence.
(iv) Neither of them are available to speak
right now.
(v) The poultry is ready for sale.

20. (a) Write a minutes of your College Union

Meeting regarding the conduction of Sports
Day.

Or
(b) As the Principal of the college, send a circular
announcing the celebration of Women’s Day
and the list of events to be conducted.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

First Semester

English – Core

INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Usually, a sonnet ends with ___________.

(a) A couplet (b) Sestet
(c) Octave (d) Refrain

2. In pastoral elegy, ___________ moors over the

death of his follow being
(a) A hunter (b) A gardener
(c) A shepherd (d) A priest
3. ‘And that one Talent which is death to hide’ Here
‘Talent’ refers to ___________.
(a) Writing novels (b) Writing plays
(c) Writing poems (d) Oratory

4. “Field is that music: – Do I wake or sleep?”

The speaker here is ___________.
(a) Shelley (b) John Keats
(c) Thomas Grey (d) Milton

5. According to Bacon, conference leads to

___________.
(a) A healthy life (b) Stable life
(c) A ready man (d) An exact man

6. The bank manager mistakes Leacock to be

___________.
(a) A private detective (b) A police man
(c) A spy (d) A mad man

7. Puck transforms Bottom’s head into that of

___________.
(a) A horse (b) An ass
(c) A cow (d) A rabbit

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8. The play ‘Twelfth Night’ ends as Orsino approves
the union between Olivia and ___________.

(a) Malvalio (b) Sebastian

(c) Cesario (d) William

9. Mrs. Bennet compels Elizabeth to marry

___________.

(a) Darcy (b) Mr. Collins

(c) Mr. Wickham (d) Mr. Bingley

10. The Bennets have ___________ unmarried

daughters

(a) Five (b) Four

(c) Three (d) Seven

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Define Ode and its major characteristics.

Or

(b) Trace the development of novel in English

literature.
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12. (a) Write a note on Milton’s views on his loss of
vision.

Or

(b) How does Thomas Gray describe the villagers

in his poem?

13. (a) How does studies benefit one, according to

Bacon?

Or

(b) Bring out the humour in ‘The Financial

career’?

14. (a) Discuss the theme of love in ‘Mid summer

Nights Dream’.

Or

(b) Write a note on the triangular love as pictured

in ‘Twelfth Night’.

15. (a) How does Mr. Bingley become popular?

Or

(b) Draw the character sketch of Jane.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) What is an elegy? What are its various forms?

Or
(b) Define sonnet and the various sonneteers.

17. (a) Write a critique of “Elegy written in a country

churchyard”.

Or
(b) What is an appeal made to nightingale by
John Keats? Bring out the melancholic note in
the Ode.

18. (a) Describe the humorous incident in Stephen

Leacock’s essay.

Or
(b) Narrate the struggles of uncle Podger to hang
a picture.

19. (a) Illustrate ‘Mid summer Nights’ Dream’ as a

romantic comedy.

Or
(b) Describe the character of Viola.

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20. (a) Consider Jane Austen as a novelist of
domestic novels.

Or
(b) Justify the title of the novel ‘Pride and
Prejudice’.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024

First Semester
English – Core
INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH
(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks
PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
Answer ALL questions
Choose the correct answer :

1. —————— states very broadly that the novel is

a “long sustained piece of prose fiction”.
(a) Mulk Raj Anand (b) K.R.S. Iyengar
(c) K.S.Ramamurthi (d) T.Pillai

2. _________ Iyengar’s poem is remarkable for its

variety of theme and mood.
(a) “Leaves from a Log”
(b) “Zero Hour”
(c) “Microcosmographia Poetica”
(d) “Australia Helix”
3. The child use to float his boats in the running in
the poem “Paper Boats” ——————
(a) stream (b) sea
(c) river (d) ocean

4. The poem Lotus is a/an

(a) Ode (b) Sonnet
(c) Ballad (d) Lysic

5. Gandhi stole a bit of gold from his ——————

armlet.
(a) brother’s (b) father’s
(c) mother’s (d) sister’s

6. India observing birth Day of Swami Vivekananda

as ——————
(a) National Youth Day
(b) National Integration day
(c) National Men’s day
(d) National Day

7. Rahim khan was in love with a Hindu girl named

——————
(a) Rukmani (b) Radha
(c) Revathi (d) Savitiri

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8. The eyes of the narrator were sensitive to _______
(a) light
(b) shadow
(c) light and darkness
(d) darkness

9. —————— is the name of tea shop owner in The

Man-eater of Malgudi.
(a) Murugan
(b) Muthu
(c) Mani
(d) Maran

10. ________ Who is Sen in The Man-eater of Malgudi?

(a) Journalist (b) Driver
(c) Trainer (d) Teacher

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.
11. (a) Discuss K.R.S.lyengar’s contribution to
Ramayana.
Or
(b) What is “Swadharma” according to
C.D.Narasimaiah?

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12. (a) Why does the poet put flowers in the paper
boats?

Or

(b) Trace the development of thought in Toru

Dutt’s “The Lotus”.

13. (a) Explain the purest type of repentance in

Gandhiji’s “Steal and Atonement”.

Or

(b) What was the address at the final session

27 September 1893 by Swami Vivekanda?

14. (a) Why was Rahim Khan not able to join in the
circus?

Or

(b) Explain the theme of the story The Eyes are

not Here.

15. (a) Describe Vasu’s killing of a tiger in

The Man-eater of Malgudi.

Or

(b) How was the elephant brought to Malgudi and

why?

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b)

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Explain K.R.S. Iyengar’s contribution to

poetry in Indian Writing in English.

Or
(b) Discuss C.D. Narasimaiah’s views on Indian
English literature.

17. (a) What do the Rose and Lily symbolize’?

Or
(b) Write a critical summary of R.Parthasarathy’s
“River Once”.

18. (a) Explain the theme of Vivekananda speech.

Or
(b) Explain the characteristic features of
Sri Aurobindo’s poetry.

19. (a) Illustrate how the author intends to tell the

readers that there is kindness in every soul
through the short story. “Sparrows”.

Or
(b) Describe the encounter between the narrator
and the blind girl in the train.

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20. (a) Examine the role played by Natraj in
The Man-eater of Malgudi.

Or
(b) Explain The Man Eater of Malgudi as a satire
on modern society.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

English — Core

BRITISH LITERATURE — I

(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. What is the main theme of Alexander Pope’s “On

Solitude”?
(a) The beauty of nature
(b) The benefits of living in solitude
(c) The excitement of city life
(d) The importance of friendship
2. In “A Red, Red Rose,” what does the speaker
promise to do for his love?
(a) Forget about her
(b) Always remember her
(c) Write her a letter
(d) Buy her a gift

3. What literary device does Goldsmith primarily use

to evoke mood and atmosphere in “A City Night
Piece”?
(a) Simile (b) Metaphor
(c) Personification (d) Alliteration

4. Who is primarily responsible for bringing humor

and warmth to the narrative in “The Spectator
Club”?
(a) Sir Roger de Coverley
(b) Mr. Spectator
(c) Joseph Addison
(d) Richard Steele

5. What is the name of the character who challenges

Captain Jack Absolute to a duel over a supposed
romantic affront?
(a) Sir Lucius O’Trigger
(b) Acres
(c) Faulkland
(d) Sir Anthony Absolute
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6. What is the name of the servant who frequently
engages in comic misunderstandings and mischief
in the play?
(a) Fag (b) Lucy Locket
(c) David (d) Thomas

7. In what language is the incantation written that

Faustus uses to summon Mephistopheles?
(a) Latin (b) Greek
(c) Hebrew (d) Aramaic

8. Who serves as Faustus’s servant and assistant in

“Doctor Faustus”?
(a) Wagner (b) Valdes
(c) Lucifer (d) Mephistopheles

9. Which theme is central to White Teeth regarding

identity and cultural heritage?
(a) Assimilation (b) Colonialism
(c) Multiculturalism (d) Globalization

10. What does Archie do for a living in White Teeth?

(a) Taxi driver (b) Dentist
(c) School teacher (d) Lawyer
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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) How does the speaker in ‘‘A Red, Red Rose”
by Robert Burns connect their love with
elements of nature?

Or
(b) What does Keats’ exploration of the themes
of beauty and permanence entail in “Ode on
a Grecian Urn”?

12. (a) How does Addison use humor and satire to

discuss household superstitions in his
essays?

Or
(b) Describe the style of writing used by Charles
Lamb in “A Dissertation Upon Roast Pig.”

13. (a) Explain how social life is shown in The

Rivals by Sheridan, focusing on how people
interact, social rules, and differences in class.

Or
(b) Discuss the similarities and differences in
the character traits of Captain Jack Absolute
and Sir Lucius O’Trigger.

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14. (a) Discuss the role of Mephistopheles in Doctor
Faustus and his influence on Faustus
actions.
Or
(b) Explain the theme of sin and redemption in
Doctor Faustus.

15. (a) Discover the significance of generational

conflicts and the immigrant experience in
shaping the characters’ identities and
worldviews in Zadie Smith’s White Teeth.

Or
(b) Identify how generational conflicts and the
immigrant experience intersect with themes
of race and culture in White Teeth by Zadie
Smith.
PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer ALL questions, by choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) How does the speaker in Rudyard Kipling’s

poem “If’ highlight the significance of
maintaining humility in the face of both
success and failure?

Or
(b) Trace how the Grecian urn serves as a source
of inspiration for the speaker in the poem
“Ode on a Grecian Urn.”

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17. (a) Explain the similarities and differences
between the urban landscapes depicted in “A
City Night Piece.”
Or
(b) Discuss the effectiveness of Addison’s
critique of superstitions in promoting
rationality and skepticism within domestic
settings.

18. (a) Identify the reasons why Captain Absolute

assumed the fake identity of Ensign
Beverley.
Or
(b) Discuss how Mrs. Malaprop serves as a
source of humor in The Rivals.

19. (a) Evaluate the theme of knowledge in “Doctor

Faustus” and its consequences for Faustus.
Or
(b) Examine how the theme of fate versus free
will plays out in ‘Doctor Faustus”.

20. (a) Assess how Zadie Smith employs humor and

satire to address serious social issues in
White Teeth.
Or
(b) Comment on how Zadie Smith uses the
character of Archie Jones to explore themes
of identity and belonging in White Teeth.
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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

English – Core

AMERICAN LITERATURE

(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. In “The American Scholar,” Emerson discusses the

idea of “self-trust,” which aligns with which Indian
philosophical principle?

(a) Atman (b) Dharma

(c) Jnana (d) Karma

2. Which colony, established in 1620, is known for
the Mayflower Compact and the celebration of the
first Thanks giving?
(a) Jamestown (b) Plymouth
(c) Roanoke (d) Massachusetts Bay

3. What historical event does “O Captain! My

Captain!” commemorate?
(a) The American Revolution
(b) The Civil War
(c) The French Revolution
(d) The Industrial Revolution

4. What is the central theme of Edgar Allan Poe’s

poem “The Raven”?
(a) Love (b) Death
(c) Nature (d) Hope

5. Which phrase is repeated multiple times

throughout the “I Have a Dream” speech?
(a) “I have a dream”
(b) “Let freedom ring”
(c) “We shall overcome”
(d) “Justice for all”

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6. What literary movement is Ralph Waldo Emerson
associated with?
(a) Transcendentalism (b) Realism
(c) Romanticism (d) Modernism

7. Who is the narrator of The Glass Menagerie?

(a) Tom Wingfield (b) Laura Wingfield
(c) Amanda Wingfield (d) Jim O’Connor

8. What is Laura’s nickname for her collection of

glass animals?
(a) The Crystal Kingdom
(b) The Glass Zoo
(c) The Glass Menagerie
(d) The Crystal Palace

9. What does the letter ‘A’ symbolize in the novel?

(a) health (b) adultery
(c) progress (d) virtue

10. What is the occupation of Roger Chillingworth?

(a) lawyer (b) Scholar
(c) Physician (d) Merchant

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Mention the major challenges faced by early

European settlers in establishing colonies in
America.

Or
(b) Bring out the contribution of puritan
literature to the development of American
literary traditions.

12. (a) Discuss the theme of immortality in

“Because I could not stop for Death” by
Emily Dickinson.

Or
(b) Explain the significance of the title
“O Captain! My Captain!”.

13. (a) Identify the theme of racial equality in

Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech “I Have a
Dream.

Or
(b) How does Emerson define self-reliance and
what role does it play in shaping individual
identity and moral character?

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14. (a) Examine the character of Amanda Wingfield
in Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.

Or
(b) How does Mr. Wingfield’s absence shape the
dynamics of the family and influence the
characters’ perceptions of themselves and
each other?

15. (a) Roger Chillingworth is a complex and

morally ambiguous character in The Scarlet
Letter – Illustrate it.

Or
(b) Evaluate Pearl as a symbol of innocence and
ambiguity in The Scarlet Letter.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss the notable cultural and intellectural

achievements during the flowering of New
England.

Or
(b) How did American Romantic writers express
optimism and pessimism in their exploration
of individualism and the quest for freedom?

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17. (a) Analyze the use of imagery and symbolism in
“O Captain! My Captain!”.

Or
(b) Examine the role of supernatural elements
in “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe.

18. (a) Describe the relevance of Emerson’s ideas on

self-reliance in contemporary society.

Or
(b) Mark the significance of the “I Have a
Dream” speech in the context of the Civil
Rights Movement.

19. (a) Examine the character of Jim O’Connor in

Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.

Or
(b) Analyse the significance of the glass
menagerie as a symbol in Tennessee
Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.

20. (a) Evaluate the transformation in the character

of Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s
The Scarlet Letter.

Or
(b) Elaborate on the theme of sin and
redemption in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s
The Scarlet Letter.
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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

First Semester

English – Core

Elective – SOCIAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND – I

(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. The origin of the Lollards movement can be traced

to the writings of ––––––––––

(a) John Wycliffe

(b) John Bed ford

(c) Thomas Becket

(d) William Caxton

2. –––––––––– marked the beginning of the English
constitution.

(a) The Canterbury Tales

(b) Magna Carta

(c) Dane law

(d) Hundred years War

3. The printing press was invented by ––––––––––

(a) Sir. Thomas More (b) Machiavelli

(c) John Gutenberg (d) Martin Luther

4. –––––––––– standard the Church of England

(a) Edward VI (b) Thomas Cranner

(c) Innocent VIII (d) Henry VIII

5. –––––––––– and –––––––––– attracted English

men to west Africa.

(a) Gold and Slaves

(b) Knowledge and books

(c) Love and peace

(d) Nature
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6. ‘Admirals Men’ was the name of the ––––––––––

(a) Trading company (b) Drama company

(c) Merchant group (d) Religious group

7. –––––––––– is the father of the party system in

England

(a) Anthony Ashley Cooper

(b) Robert Walpole

(c) William Pit

(d) Robert Peel

8. –––––––––– supported the king.

(a) Whigs (b) Tories

(c) Robert Walpole (d) Radicals

9. –––––––––– were Immensely rich and Lived like

princes.

(a) Squires (b) Highway men

(c) Dukes (d) Clergymen

10. –––––––––– was the favourite coffee-house of the

doctors.

(a) Garraway’s (b) Truby’s

(c) Will’s (d) St. Jame’s

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What are the main factors that contributed

to the outbreak of the wars of the Roses in
England?

Or

(b) Write a short note on Peasant’s Revolt.

12. (a) How did the printing press contribute to the

dissemination of literature in England.

Or

(b) Write a note on the main catalysts for the

English Reformation.

13. (a) What are the main reasons behind the

conflict between England and spain?

Or

(b) What were the main dramatic companies in

Elizabethan England and how did they
contribute to the popularity of theatre?

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14. (a) How did the Glorious Revolution of 1688
contribute to the development of political
parties in England?

Or
(b) Trace out the evolution of Tory party in the
Eighteenth Century England.

15. (a) What were the major industries that thrived

during the age of Queen Anne?

Or
(b) How did the introduction of coffee houses
impact socialization and discourse in
Eighteenth Century London?

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Investigate the main causes and the social

and economic consequences of the war of the
Roses.

Or
(b) Write an essay on the introduction and
establishment of feudal system in England.

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17. (a) Explore the motivations behind the
dissolution of monasteries and its impact on
English society.
Or
(b) Who are the prominent literary figures of
English Renaissance and what are their
contributions?
18. (a) What were the reasons for the conflict
between England and spain and what was
the consequence of the same?
Or
(b) Discuss the long-term consequences of
colonialism on the economic, political and
social structures of colonized regions.
19. (a) Discuss the emergence of the liberal and the
conservative parties as major political forces
of the 19th Century.
Or
(b) Explore the role of Whigs and Tories in the
life of England.
20. (a) Queen Anne’s rule was a golden age in the
history of England. Do you agree?
Substantiate your answer.
Or
(b) In what ways did coffee-houses serve as hubs
of social networking and business
transactions in 18th Century London.
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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

English

Elective – SOCIAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND – II

(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. Which agricultural practice was significantly

expanded during the Agrarian Revolution?

(a) Nomadic herding

(b) Intensive subsistence farming

(c) Crop rotation

(d) Shifting cultivation

2. The flying shuttle was invented by ––––––––––

(a) John Kay (b) James Irving

(c) James Hargreaves (d) William Brothers

3. Who played a significant role along side John

Wesley in spreading Methodism?

(a) Charles Dickens

(b) George Whitefield

(c) William Shakespeare

(d) Thomas More

4. Humanitarians like John Howard and ––––––––––

worked for the movement of the lot of the
prisoners.

(a) Elizabeth Fry (b) Captain Coram

(c) Worley (d) Dr. Johnson

5. What was the main slogan of the French

Revolution?

(a) “Long live the Republic’

(b) “Power to the People”

(c) “Down with the Monarchy”

(d) “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”

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6. Ireland was a –––––––––– country.

(a) Roman Catholic (b) Puritanic

(c) Protestant (d) Anglican

7. The –––––––––– Reform Bill gave the right to

vote to all men aged 21 and women aged 25.

(a) First (b) Fourth

(c) Third (d) Second

8. The –––––––––– war was an unhappy event

during the Victorian age.

(a) Hundred Years (b) Rose

(c) Crimean (d) Civil

9. –––––––––– was known as the Railway King.

(a) George Hudson (b) Mac Donald

(c) Samuel Morse (d) Newman

10. Gladstone’s Education Act was passed in the year

–––––––––– .

(a) 1780 (b) 1870

(c) 1878 (d) 1875

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) What were the effects of the Agrarian

Revolution in England?

Or
(b) List the reactions of different social groups to
the Union of England and Scotland.

12. (a) Explain the importance of the Humanitarian

Movement.

Or
(b) Show the role played by the Methodist
Movement in the lives of English people.

13. (a) Interpret the mono of the French Revolution

“Liberty, Equality and Fraternity”.

Or
(b) Write a short note on the Stamp Act.

14. (a) Summarize the impact of the Reform Bill

(1982) on the Victorian society.

Or
(b) Explain the Crimean War and its
consequences.
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15. (a) Identify the inventions in the field of
communication during the 19th century.

Or

(b) Attempt a short note on Trade Unionism.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Describe the merits and demerits of

Industrial revolution.

Or

(b) Find out the changes brought out by the

Agrarian Revolution.

17. (a) Explain the growth, strategies, and impact of

the Abolitionist Movement in ending slavery
in England.

Or

(b) Illustrate how John Wesley reformed the

English Society.

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18. (a) Write an essay on the American War of
Independence.

Or
(b) Discuss the impact of the French Revolution
on English Literature.

19. (a) Examine the Chartism movement’s

demands, challenges, and its influence on
working-class rights and political reform.

Or
(b) Analyse Florence Nightingale’s contributions
to nursing and healthcare reform in 19th
century England.

20. (a) Evaluate the causes and the effects of the

First and the Second World War and their
impact on England?

Or
(b) Give an account of the development of
transport in the 20th century.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

First Semester

English

Skill Enhancement Course – ENGLISH AND

COMMUNICATION

(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :
1. Kavitha plays the piano ____________than anyone
I know.
(a) good (b) better
(c) best (d) into
2. The concert ____________by thousands of fans
(a) attended (b) was attended
(c) attending (d) none of these
3. In a professional setting, the non–verbal gesture
commonly associated with greeting is ____________
(a) Handshake (b) Nodding
(c) Waving (d) Hug

4. What is the key element of effective verbal

communication?
(a) Eye contact
(b) Hand gesture
(c) Clarity and articulation of words
(d) facial expressions

5. The function of the minutes is to ____________

(a) To record official decisions and actions
(b) To provide personal reflections
(c) To set the agenda for the next meeting
(d) To share personal anecdates

6. The crucial aspect to consider while drafting a

message for professional setting is ____________
(a) Informal language
(b) lengthy paragraphs
(c) Clarity and formal tone
(d) Include personal emotions

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7. The common format used for writing professional
E–mails is ____________
(a) Casual format (b) Unstructured format
(c) Formal format (d) Random format

8. The purpose of a report in a business context is to

____________
(a) Convey opinions
(b) Present stastical data
(c) Express gratitude
(d) Provide updates

9. In the job application process, a Resume will help

to ____________
(a) Discuss salary expectations
(b) list hobbies
(c) Showcase qualifications and experience
(d) list down personal interests

10. ____________helps to create a lasting impression

during an interview
(a) Engaging with the interviewer
(b) lack of preparation
(c) Casual attire
(d) Avoiding eye contact

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write a short note on Conjunctions and

Prepositions with examples.

Or
(b) Fill in the blanks as per the instruction given
within the brackets
(i) Radha ____________her homework
before dinner (Verb)
(ii) I ____________(study) for this exam for
weeks
(iii) Please ____________the door when you
leave (Verb)
(iv) Yesterday, she ____________(eat) a
delicious cake
(v) He ____________(read) that book last
summer

12. (a) How does verbal communication differ from

non–verbal communication?
Or
(b) In what context would you typically use
formal greetings. Elucidate with examples.

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13. (a) What are the essential elements that should

be included when writing minutes for a

meeting?

Or

(b) How can a well–structured agenda

contribute to the effectiveness of a meeting?

14. (a) How can the tone and format of a business

letter impact its effectiveness?

Or

(b) Write a short note on the structure of a

report.

15. (a) How can effective presentation skills

enhance the delivery of a message?

Or

(b) What makes an interview successful?

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss the significance of using

Punctuations in writing. What are the rules
for placing them in sentences?

Or

(b) Explore the role and function of parts of

speech in sentences. Provide examples to
illustrate their usage.

17. (a) Explain the significance of Verbal and non–

verbal communication in everyday
interactions. Provide examples of situations.

Or

(b) Compare and contrast formal and Informal

greetings. Provide examples to illustrate the
nuances and variations.

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18. (a) Create an Agenda for the following topic. You
are the Principal of a College. A meeting for
the staff is to be organised to discuss the use
of technology in classroom teaching.

Or
(b) The Staff Welfare Association meeting is to
be organized, by Reliance Industries Ltd.
Prepare the minutes of the meeting.

19. (a) Examine the key elements of effective report

writing. Illustrate with examples.

Or
(b) Imagine you are a project manager updating
your team about a recent project
development. Write an E–Mail motivating
your team.

20. (a) Discuss the various types of interviews

commonly used in recruitment process.
Provide detailed explanations with examples.

Or
(b) Describe the process of preparing for a
successful presentation, emphasizing the key
steps involved.

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Code No. : 30877 Sub. Code : ESEN 21

B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

English

Skill Enhancement Course – PUBLIC SPEAKING

SKILLS

(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.
Choose the correct answer :
1. Public speaking skills refer to the talent of
effectively _____ the audience.
(a) writing about (b) listening to
(c) gazing at (d) addressing
2. Which one of the following should be avoided for
an effective speech?
(a) planning (b) preparation
(c) practice (d) long sentences
3. Speaking which focuses on teaching people how to
use products effectively is known as
(a) ceremonial speech
(b) demonstrative speech
(c) persuasive speech
(d) acceptance speech

4. In a persuasive speech the speaker aims to

____________ the audience to accept a particular
perspective on person, place, idea etc.
(a) aggravate (b) please
(c) convince (d) kindly

5. Use variations in speed, inflections and force to

hold ____________attention.
(a) speaker’s (b) neighbour’s
(c) stranger’s (d) audience

6. Pausing while speaking in public is ____________

(a) unwelcome (b) essential
(c) welcome (d) nice

7. An impromptu speech is given with ________

(a) preparation (b) no preparation
(c) training (d) rehearsal

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8. Extemporaneous speech should be in ____________
style.
(a) conversational style
(b) forceful style
(c) commanding style
(d) convincing style

9. ______ with your audience can actually help you

feel more at ease
(a) making eye contact
(b) shaking hands
(c) sharing personal information
(d) sharing food

10. To overcome anxiety, ____________

(a) prepare (b) practice
(c) take medication (d) prepare and practice

PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).
Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Explain how public speaking fosters

leadership abilities.
Or
(b) How did public speaking develop critical
thinking?

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12. (a) Write a short note on informative speech.

Or

(b) What are the key techniques for successful

ceremonial speech?

13. (a) Comment on the role of gestures in public

speaking.

Or

(b) Examine the effect of storytelling in public

speaking.

14. (a) Write a note on impromptu speech.

Or

(b) Explain the disadvantages of manuscript

delivery.

15. (a) Give a speech on “Role of technology in

Education”.

Or

(b) Speak about your goal in life.

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 PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions by choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Elaborate on the significance of public

speaking skills.

Or
(b) Examine how public speaking enhances
career prospects.

17. (a) Elaborate on the elements of public

speaking.

Or
(b) Discuss Demonstrative and Persuasive
speech.

18. (a) Comment on the role of presentation tools.

Or
(b) Elaborate on the techniques of effective
public speaking.

19. (a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of

public speaking.

Or
(b) Discuss about extemporaneous speech
delivery.
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20. (a) Deliver a speech on Global Warming.

Or
(b) Give a speech on “Your Favorite Game”.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2024.

Second Semester

English

Skill Enhancement Course – DIGITAL LITERACY AND

CONCEPTS

(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer:

1. Digital literacy requires ––––––––––––– skills.

(a) cognitive
(b) technical
(c) cognitive and technical
(d) neither cognitive nor technical
2. Digitization is the ––––––––––––– of converting
Analog information into a digital format.
(a) process (b) progress
(c) procedure (d) promise

3. Ethical issues like plagiarism and copyright

infringement are related to –––––––––––––
(a) digital divide (b) privacy
(c) intellectual property (d) cyber security

4. Teaching students to be responsible, –––––––––––

in the digital world is essential.
(a) soldier (b) teacher
(c) ethical citizens (d) businessman

5. Twitter is a social media based in –––––––––––––

(a) India
(b) China
(c) The United States of America
(d) Africa

6. Website is more ––––––––––––– than the blog.

(a) static (b) beautiful
(c) popular (d) flexible

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7. Digital literacy is a ––––––––––––– since it
encompasses all areas of existence.
(a) Life skill (b) Technology
(c) Computing skill (d) ICT skill

8. Digital repositories are ––––––––––––– to access

than traditional paper-based resources.
(a) much difficult (b) cheap
(c) much easier (d) painful

9. Which one of the following is not the reason for the

digital divide?
(a) infrastructure
(b) socio-economic factors
(c) geographical location
(d) variation in potential

10. Digital fraud is ––––––––––––– committed using

digital technology.
(a) an auspicious event
(b) a crime
(c) an action
(d) a skill

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Explain the importance of digital literacy.

Or

(b) Write a note on information literacy.

12. (a) Explain why ethics in digital literacy is a

crucial aspect.

Or

(b) Examine the characteristics of digital literacy.

13. (a) Explain the features of Facebook

Or

(b) Sketch the design of the blog.

14. (a) Explain the advantages of blended learning.

Or

(b) Examine the factors associated with digital

literacy in education.

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15. (a) Comment on the negative impact of digital
literacy on young learners.

Or
(b) Examine the threats to digital literacy.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Discuss the various types of digital literacy.

Or
(b) Bring out the significance of digitizing
information.

17. (a) Comment on the role of English language in

digital literacy.

Or
(b) Examine the significance of digital literacy.

18. (a) Discuss how Twitter works.

Or
(b) Examine the merits and demerits of
Electronic mail.

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19. (a) Comment on the role of digital literacy in
education.

Or
(b) Discuss how digital literacy enhances
employment opportunities.

20. (a) Elaborate on the challenges in digital literacy.

Or
(b) Discuss the strategies to overcome the
challenges in digital literacy.

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B.A. (CBCS) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

APRIL 2024

First Semester

English

Foundation Course — BASIC ENGLISH GRAMMAR

(For those who joined in July 2023 onwards)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks

PART A — (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

Answer ALL questions.

Choose the correct answer :

1. I believed her innocence. (Identify the Noun)

(a) Common noun
(b) Collective noun
(c) Abstract noun
(d) Material noun
2. My father is a bank employee. (Name the type of
sentence)
(a) Imperative sentence
(b) Assertive sentence
(c) Exclamatory sentence
(d) Interrogative sentence

3. Shakespeare is the –––––––––– playwright in

English. (choose correct form of the adjective)
(a) greatest (b) greater
(c) great (d) as great as

4. –––––––––– pronoun expresses the mutual

relationship or actions.
(a) Demonstrative (b) Interrogative
(c) Reciprocal (d) Reflexive

5. He –––––––––– go for a walk when he was young.

(a) Ought to (b) Used to
(c) Should (d) Need

6. He was rewarded –––––––––– his bravery.

(a) for (b) of
(c) on (d) in

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7. He climbed up the tree and plucked some mangoes
(a) Simple sentence
(b) Complex sentence
(c) Compound Sentence
(d) None

8. Milk is –––––––––– than any other food.

(a) Nourishing
(b) More nourishing
(c) Most nourishing
(d) None

9. They need some new clothes. ––––––––––

(Question Tag)
(a) dont’t they? (b) do they?
(c) need they? (d) did they?

10. –––––––––– movies is one of her favorite hobbies

(Choose the gerund form of the verb.)
(a) Watch
(b) To watch
(c) Watching
(d) Watched

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 PART B — (5 × 5 = 25 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 250 words.

11. (a) Write a short note on Exclamatory and

Interrogative sentences with examples.

Or

(b) Fill in the blanks using the opposite gender

of the noun given in the bracket.

(i) She likes the –––––––––– of this movie.

(hero)

(ii) It is a ritual to ride a ––––––––––

during the wedding procession. (horse)

(iii) Farmers keep the –––––––––– for the

production of egg. (cock)

(iv) The –––––––––– didn’t respond to the

call. (waitress)

(v) The –––––––––– killed the wild beast

easily. (huntress)

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12. (a) Explain Interrogative and Relative pronoun
with suitable examples.

Or
(b) Read the following sentences and identify the
adjective and its type:
(i) Tom is a good runner.
(ii) She bought some Italian shoes.
(iii) Both girls were present at the meeting.
(iv) This book is more interesting than the
other one.
(v) Which book is yours?

13. (a) Briefly note on coordinating conjunctions.

Or
(b) Fill in the blanks with the suitable models:
(i) I –––––––––– speak English.
(ii) I –––––––––– lend you my car till
tomorrow.
(iii) It –––––––––– rain today.
(iv) I –––––––––– go to the supermarket
today.
(v) You –––––––––– drive carefully in bad
weather.

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14. (a) Rewrite as directed:
(i) Varun said to Ganesh, “ I have bought
a new book”. (Change into Indirect)
(ii) The teacher said to the boy , “ Why are
you late?” (Change into Indirect)
(iii) The lady said, “Alas! The poor man is
dead.” (Change into Indirect)
(iv) The captain commanded his men to go
ahead. (Change into Direct)
(v) Ravi said that he was playing football.
(Change into Direct)

Or
(b) Rewrite as directed:
(i) Kriya will sew the bag. (Change into
Passive)
(ii) The floor had been cleaned by Misha.
(Change into Active)
(iii) Was the poem being recited? (Change
into Active)
(iv) She was baking the cake. (Change into
Passive)
(v) Are they playing cricket? (Change into
Passive)

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15. (a) Write a brief note on Question Tag.

Or
(b) Fill in the blanks with the right gerund from
the words given below:
(Cooking, Paying, kicking, shopping,
quitting)
(i) I enjoy –––––––––– with my friends.
(ii) My sister avoids –––––––––– large
dinners.
(iii) The team practiced –––––––––– into
the goal.
(iv) We don’t mind –––––––––– for the car.
(v) She considered –––––––––– her job.

PART C — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer ALL questions, choosing either (a) or (b).

Each answer should not exceed 600 words.

16. (a) Define gender and explain the different

kinds of gender with suitable examples.

Or

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(b) Identify the kinds of sentences:
(i) Go there.
(1) Assertive
(2) Imperative
(3) Interrogative
(4) Exclamatory
(ii) Do you have a pen?
(1) Assertive
(2) Imperative
(3) Interrogative
(4) Exclamatory
(iii) Mohan planned a tony.
(1) Assertive
(2) Imperative
(3) Interrogative
(4) Exclamatory
(iv) How gracefully he played!
(1) Assertive
(2) Imperative
(3) Interrogative
(4) Exclamatory

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(v) What is your aim in life?
(1) Assertive
(2) Imperative
(3) Interrogative
(4) Exclamatory
(vi) My father started a business.
(1) Assertive
(2) Imperative
(3) Interrogative
(4) Exclamatory
(vii) Ah! I have got the first prize.
(1) Assertive
(2) Imperative
(3) Interrogative
(4) Exclamatory
(viii) Do your duty.
(1) Assertive
(2) Imperative
(3) Interrogative
(4) Exclamatory

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17. (a) List out the different kinds of pronoun with
suitable examples.

Or
(b) Fill in the blank with suitable Pronoun:
(i) –––––––––– did you see there?
(who/whom)
(ii) They wished to avenge ––––––––––, on
their enemy. (theme selves/ their
selves)
(iii) The two brothers help –––––––––– in
their business. (each other/ one
another)
(iv) Time and tide will wait for –––––––––.
(no man/ none)
(v) –––––––––– being a naughty girl, was
often whipped by my mother. (I/me)
(vi) –––––––––– of my friends gave me a
present. (each / every)
(vii) Her house is situated opposite to
––––––––––. (me/mine)
(viii) Only –––––––––– who are intelligent,
will pass the test. (they/those)

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18. (a) Write an essay on Adverb and its kinds with
examples.

Or

(b) Fill in the blank with suitable Preposition:

(i) The child responded to his mother’s

demands –––––––––– throwing a
tantrum.

(ii) I will wait –––––––––– 6.30, but then

I’m going home.

(iii) My best friend, John, is named

–––––––––– his grandfather.

(iv) My parents have been married

–––––––––– forty years.

(v) It’s been snowing ––––––––––

Christmas morning.

(vi) I get paid –––––––––– the end of the

month.

(vii) I’ll be with you –––––––––– a moment.

(viii) I’ve got a meeting –––––––––– Monday

morning.

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19. (a) Explain Simple, Complex and Compound
sentences with examples.

Or
(b) Rewrite as directed:
(i) Walking the path, we reached the
hotel. (change into compound)
(ii) Because of the storms, we chose to
remain back at home. (change into
complex)
(iii) Having given over the bouquets to my
mother-in-law, I embraced her. (change
into compound)
(iv) To complete your task in time, you
must begin now. (change into complex)
(v) In spite of the snow, the children went
to the beach. (change into compound)
(vi) Besides being a great surgeon,
Christine is a brilliant musician.
(change into complex)
(vii) I was too fatigued, so I could not do
more work. (change into simple)
(viii) As soon as all her companions saw the
wedding, they were deeply touched.
(change into simple)

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20. (a) Write an essay on Gerund with suitable
examples.

Or
(b) Fill in the blanks with suitable question tag:
(i) You are not joining the strike,
––––––––––.
(ii) He broke the glass, ––––––––––.
(iii) He is not late, ––––––––––.
(iv) He used to play cricket when he was
young, ––––––––––.
(v) Let’s take some rest, ––––––––––.
(vi) You are not rich ––––––––––.
(vii) He is not ready ––––––––––.
(viii) It is hot today ––––––––––.

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