PAPER : GENERAL ENGLISH - III COURSE – 03 – STREAM ‘C’ Time : 3 Hrs

Home , Prometheus (short story), The Village Schoolmaster

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 15UGE03 UG SEMESTER - III PAPER : GENERAL ENGLISH - III COURSE – 03 – STREAM ‘C’ Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

I. Answer any ONE of the following in about 100 words: (10 marks) 1. Justify the title of the poem “ The Village Schoolmaster”. 2. How is the vanity of kingly tyranny exposed in the poem” Ozymandias”.

II. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15 marks) 1. How does the prose piece “ I am a Cat” satirise human pretensions, hypocrisy and insincerity? 2. What is the conflict in Schatz‟s mind in “ A Day‟s Wait”? How does it get resolved?

III. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15 marks) 1. Who are the Magi in the story “ The gift of the Magi”? Why are they called so? 2. Justify the title of the short story “ Two Gentlemen of Verona”.

IV. Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them: (10) 1. “Ladies and gentlemen,” he said, “ I will present to you in conclusion, the famous Japanese trick recently invented by the natives of Iipperary”. i) Whom does the word „I‟ refer to? ii) Mention the name of the short story?

2. I met a traveler in an antique land who said; two vast and trunkless legs of stone. i) Who is the speaker. ii) Whose trunkless legs were they?

3. This was a human much worse than the student. As soon as she saw me, she grabbed me by the neck and threw me outdoors. i) Who was much worse than the student? ii) Why did she throw it outdoors?

4. Their father, a widower, a well –known singer at La scala, had been killed in the early part of the war. i) What was the father of Nicola and Jacopo? ii) Was he alive?

5. Dryden said he preferred to write verse that is rhymed because “ I often had a very happy thought as a result of looking for a rhyme”. i) Did „looking for a rhyme‟ help Dryden become more imaginative? ii) Name the lesson from which this line is taken. V. Complete each sentence with a suitable adverbs from the list given below: (10) slowly politely deeply generously readily happily thoroughly peacefully skillfully quickly 1. The boy walked into the room ______2. She is sleeping ______

3. Asha spoke______4. The children were playing ______in the park 5. She ______got up from her seat. 6. She ______contributed to the relief fund. 7. Ram was ______moved by the sight 8. Sumi ______answered all my questions. 9. The mechanic ______examined my car. 10. He has made the statue ______

VI. Fill in the blanks with suitable Articles ( a, an or the): (10) 1. She turned off ______television, when the phone range . 2. How many of you like ______music of Beethoven? 3. ______apple a day keeps the doctor away. 4. I like ______furniture in your drawing room. 5. ______hen lays eggs 6. ______eve is a female sheep 7. ______orange is rich in vitamin C. 8. This is _____bag I bought yesterday. 9. ______water in this pond is dirty. 10. Shall we go to ______cathedral?

VII. Complete each sentence with appropriate prepositions from those given in brackets: (10) (in, with, above, about, for, to against, at, on, below) 1. They deal ______computer accessories. 2. Are you not concerned ______the children? 3. He has been nominated ______the job. 4. Some people mistake me ______my brother 5. His answer ______the question was clear. 6. His action offends ______morality 7. He prefers swimming ______running. 8. David is hopeless ______cricket 9. The temperature is ______390 Celsius today. 10. It is worth listening ______his speech.

VIII. Construct a story by using the hints given below: (10) Thief – steal horse – traveller complaint to judge – judge ask thief– blind eye – horse – left or right – thief‟s reply – eye – horse not blind – horse returned to traveller – thief –punished.

IX. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: 10 Motilal Nehru said that the daughter of Nehru might prove to be better than the thousand sons. This was his prophecy about his granddaughter . Indira‟s mother told her stories from the Hindu mythology and Epics. Indira was very much influenced by these stories. Nehru‟s writings brought Indira a fresh outlook. They aroused in her a feeling of concern for people and interest in the world. She went with her father to various places and gained a lot of experience – meeting – debating and discussing with national leaders. Later Mrs. Indira Gandhi acted bravely in all situations. She brought discipline during emergency. She put an end to terrorism in Punjab though military action. But atleast two of her own security guards shot her dead.

1) What was Motilal‟s prophecy about his granddaughter? 2) How did Indira‟s mother motive her? 3) How did Jawaharlal Nehru inspire her through his writings? 4) What did Mrs. Indira Gandhi gain by accompanying he r father to various places? 5) Did she die a natural death?

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Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART – A Answer ALL the Questions: (20x1=20) Choose the correct Answer: Answer

1. When did Wordsworth first visit Tintern Abbey? a. 1973 b. 1793 c. 1333 d. 1873

2. Whom does Wordsworth refer as „my dear sister‟ in “Tintern Abbey”? a. Deborah b. Dorothy c. Delilah d. Dora

3. What did the ancient mariner shoot with his cross bow? a. a lion b. a shark c. an Albatross d. a vulture

4. The author of “The Ancient Mariner” is a. William Wordsworth b. John Keats c. Shelley d. Coleridge

5. “Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard Are sweeter-, therefore, ye soft pipes, play on; These lines occur in ______a. The Ancient Mariner b. Ode to west Wind c. Tintern Abbey d. Ode on a Grecian Urn

6. “Ode on a Grecian Urn” was written in a. 1956 b. 1829 c. 1920 d. 1819

7. In the fifth stanza of “Ode to the West Wind”, the poet asks the West Wind to turn him into a ______a. a Guitar b. a pipe c. a lyre d. a cymbal

8. The west wind awakened the______lulled by the sound of the clear streams flowing into a a. Dead Sea b. Mediterranean Sea c. Red sea d. Reed sea

9. Mrs. Field in “Dream Children” lived a great mansion in a. Dorset b. Berkshire c. Oxfordshire d. Norfolk

10. What is the pen name of Charles Lamb? a. Elia b. Elima c. Eliza d. Elvin

11. The name of the castle mentioned in “The Praise of Chimney Sweepers” a. Arundel b. Batrurn c. Ascanius d. None of the above

12. What according to Hazlitt is One of the pleasantest things in the world? a. studying abroad b. going a journey c. fishing d. hunting

13. Talisman, a novel by Sir Walter Scott was published in 1825 as the second of his a. Tales of love b. Tales of the Crusaders c. Tales of Affection d. Tales of friendliness

14. Who shows Kenneth a crypt containing a piece of the cross of Christ in Talisman a. Richard b. Lady Edith c. Theodorick d. El Hakim

15. ______is the Knight of the Couchant Leopard. a. Colonel John b. El Hakim c. Theodre d. Sir Kenneth

16. In the end Talisman, the young prince was married to a. Lady Edith b. Guenevra c. Queen Berengana d. None of the above

17. ______is the last of the Benetts a. Catherine b. Mary c. Lydia d. Elizabeth

18. ______is the master of Pemberley a. Mr. Bingley b. Mr. Benett c. Mr. Collins d. Mr. Darcy

19. ______is the cousin of Mr. Bennet, a. Mr. Bennet b. Mr. William Collins c. Mr. Eddy d. None of these

20. The protagonist of “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen is a. Elizabeth Bennet b. Collins c. Darcy c. Cathy

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PAPER : BRITISH LITERATURE - III

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART – B

II. Answer any ONE of the following In about 300 words: (15)

21. Tintern Abbey is a poem, addressing memory, mortality, faith in nature, and familial love - Elucidate.

22. “The Ancient Mariner” is in many ways a portrait of imprisonment and its inherent loneliness and torment - Explain.

23. How does Shelley in” Ode to the West Wind” explicitly links nature with art by finding powerful natural metaphors with which to express his ideas about the power, import, quality, and ultimate effect of aesthetic expression?

III. Answer any ONE of the following In about 300 words: (15)

24. Bring out the Biographical elements of Lamb‟s life in “Dream Children: A Reverie”.

25. What does Lamb depict through “The Praise of Chimney Sweepers”.

26. William Hazlitt‟s “Going a Journey” is an essay that explains his views on a Journey – Elucidate.

IV. Answer any ONE of the following In about 300 words: (15)

27. How does Walter Scott make history serve his own purpose by inventing characters and situations and blending them with real people and historical events? Explain.

28. How is Elizabeth different from the rest of the Bennet family? What does the contrast reveal about her character?

29. Compare and contrast the Bingley-Darcy relationship with the Jane- Elizabeth relationship.

V. Annotate any FOUR of the following: (4X5=20)

30. My dear, dear Friend; and in thy voice I catch The language of my former heart, and read My former pleasures in the shooting lights Of thy wild eyes.

31. Ah ! well a-day ! what evil looks Had I from old and young! Instead of the cross, the Albatross About my neck was hung.

32. Who are these coming to the sacrifice? To what green altar, O mysterious priest, Lead‟st thou that heifer lowing at the skies, And all her silken flanks with garlands drest?

33. Of some fierce Maenad, even from the dim verge Of the horizon to the zenith‟s height, The locks of the approaching storm. Thou dirge

34. Children love to listen to stories about their elders, when they were children; to stretch their imagination to the conception of a traditionary great-uncle, or grandame, whom they never saw.

35. I have a kindly yearning towards these dun specks -- poor blots – innocent blacknesses

36. One of the pleasantest things in the world is going a journey; but I like to go by myself. I can enjoy society in a room; but out of doors, Nature is company enough for me. I am then never less alone than when alone.

VI. Answer any THREE of the following in about 100 words (3x5=15)

37. Sketch the character of Sir Kenneth in Talisman.

38. How does Walter Scott seek to reveal an era or a way of life using a particular historical period as the framework?

39. Sketch the character of William Collins.

40. Explore Austen‟s portrayal of the women in the novel. In what ways does she sympathize with their plight, and in what ways is she unsympathetic?

41. Pride and Prejudice depicts a society in which a woman‟s reputation is of the utmost importance – Elucidate.

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ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 12UEL52 B. A -ENGLISH LIT. SEMESTER - V

PAPER : AMERICAN LITERATURE

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART – A I. Answer ALL the Questions: (20x1=20) Choose the correct Answer: Answer

1. Edgar Allen Poe has lost his girl friend______(A) Virginia Clem (B) Lenore (C) Raven (D) Landeyda

2. When the Raven‟s shadow falls on the floor, the poet feels that his own______also has fallen flat on the ground (A) Future (B) soul (C) heart (D) shadow

3. The fact of ______is a recurrent theme of Dickinson‟s poetry. (A) Death (B) Love (C) Friendship (D) Life

4. Dickinson feels her own _____ which holds her mortal remains. (A) Death (B) Tomb (C) Home (D) Destiny

5. The author of “Problem” is ______(A) Cummings (B) Whitman (C) Emerson (D) Hemingway

6. The poem “What if a much of a which of a wind” portrays______and destruction. (A) Happiness (B) Depression (C) Dread (D) Progress

7. E. E. Cummings said that even after everything had ended the only______in the world would be the human race. (A) Moral (B) Mystery (C) Miracle (D) None of the above

8. The author of “What if a much of a which of a wind” is______(A) Robert Frost (B) Richard Wright (C) E. E. Cummings (D) Whitman

9. In “The Egg”, the narrator who is looking back at a period in his life when he was ______years old. (A) 15 (B) 20 (C) 10 (D) 13

10. Sherwood Anderson‟s” The Egg” explores the theme of______(A) Ambition (B) Frustration (C) Depression (D) Possession

11. The author of „Discovery‟ is______(A) Whitman (B) Poe (C) Robert Frost (D) Richard Wright 12. In “University Days” James Thurber writes about his experience at______university. (A) Oxford (B) Cambridge (C) Ohio state (D) Madurai

13. Who did encourage Laura to dance? (A) Tom (B) Amanda (C) Jim (D) Williams

14. ______announces in the beginning that Jim is the most realistic character in the play. (A) Laura (B) Amanda (C) Tom (D) None of the above

15. What is Jim‟s nickname for Tom? (A) Milton (B) Shelley (C) Shakespeare (D) Dryden

16. Who is the magician in The Glass Menagerie? (A) Jim (B) Tom (C) Williams (D) Malvolio

17. Who is Santiago‟s hero? (A) Joe Dimagglo (B) Fidel Castro (C) Dick Sisler (D) Harry Truman

18. When the novel opens, how long has it been since Santiago last caught a fish? (A) 24 days (B) 54 days (C) 84 days (D) 124 days

19. „A man can be destroyed but not defeated‟ , who says these words? (A) Joe Dimaggio (B) Santiago (C) Manolin (D) Marlin

20. Hemingway admired those qualities which help man meet his end, courage______and the power to endure. (A) Intelligentce (B) Patience (C) Dignity (D) Greed

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 12UEL52 B. A -ENGLISH LIT. SEMESTER - V

PAPER : AMERICAN LITERATURE

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART-B II. Write an essay on any ONE of the following in about 400 words: (15) 21. Examine the title of the poem, “The Raven”. 22. Write an essay on the theme of Emerson‟s “The Problem”. 23. Discuss the theme of Death as immortality in Emily Dickinson‟s” Because I Could Not Stop for Death”.

III. Write an essay on any ONE of the following in about 400 words: (15) 24. Discuss the theme of ambition, failure and happiness in Sherwood Anderson‟s‟ The Egg‟. 25. Comment on Thurber‟s perseverance and patience. 26. Write the summary of „Discovery‟.

IV. Write an essay on any ONE of the following in about 400 words: (15) 27. Analyze in detail the role of Amanda. 28. Write an essay on the style of Hemingway in The Old man and the Sea. 29. How does The Glass Menagerie deal with the need for communication and meaningful human relationships?

V. Annotate any FOUR of the following: (4x5=20) 30. We passed before a house that seemed A swelling of the ground. 31. Himself went to bed quite happy in this position in life. He had at that time no notion of trying to rise in the world. 32. A little boy again, Throwing myself on the sand, confronting the waves. 33. When skies are hanged and oceans drowned, The single secret will still be man 34. And turned on him with such a daunting look, He said twice over before he knew himself: “Can‟t a man speak of his own child he‟s lost?” 35. I left saint Louis. I descended the steps of the fire escape for a last time and followed, from then on, in my father‟s foot steps, attempting to find in motion what was lost in space. 36. A little physical defect is what you have. Hardly niceable even! Magnified thousands of times by imagination! You know what my strong advice to you is? Think of yourself as superior in some way!

VI. Answer any THREE of the following in about 100 words each: (15) 37. Sketch the character of Laura in The Glass Menagerie. 38. Describe the character of Bolenciecwz in The University Days. 39. Write a short note on the symbolism in The Glass Menagerie. 40. The character of Santiago in The Old Man and the Sea. 41. Comment on courage and compassion in The Old Man and the Sea.

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ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 12UEL53 B. A -ENGLISH LIT. SEMESTER - V

PAPER : DIASPORA LITERATURE

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

PART – A Answer ALL the Questions: (20x1=20) Choose the correct Answer: Answer

1. What is Shiva the god of? ______a. Love b. destruction c. fertility d. none

2. What is the name of the estate Saleem is raised on? ______a. Methwold’s b. Buckingharm c. Jamaica d. none

3. What happens to Hanif?______a. He is shot dead b. He shoots his wife c. He commits suicided. d. none

4. Who is Tai ______a. A priestess b. a cab driver c. a prostitute d. none

5. What is Shiva’s special gift? ______a. Magic b. huge ears c. powerful knees d. none

6. Who is Saleem’s son named after?______a. His grandfather b. his father c. the prime minister d. none

7. Where is Saleem sent while in the army?______a. Bangladesh b. Pakistan c. Kashmir d. none

8. Where is Saleem’s family living when they are killed? ______a. Kashmir b. Karachi c. Dacca d. none

9. Kanai Dutt is a middle-aged businessman from ______a. Kashmir b. Maharashtra c. New Delhi d. none

10. Name the young marine biologist from Seattle: ______a. Piya b. Priya c. Diya d. none

11. ______is one of the Sundarbans’ most remote islands. a. Lusibari b. Canning c. Seattle d. none

12. ______is a fisherman. a. Nilima Bose b. Kanai Dutt c. Fokir d. none

13. The Inheritance of Loss explores the lives of characters who are trapped in India’s

14. The Inheritance of Loss is set in the ______a. 1970s b. 1940s c. 1980s d. none

15. Sai’s grandfather is a ______a. Lawyer b. criminal c. judge d. none

16. ______is Sai’s tutor. a. Gyan b. Biju c. Desai d. none

17. Where does Biju live?______a. Kerala b. New York City c. Cambridge University d. none

18. Sai lives in ______a. Kalimpong b. Kerala c. Kolkatta d. none

19. ______is a retired chief justice. a. Sai b. Biju c. Jemubhai Patel d. none

20. Kalimpong is near ______a. Dehradun b. Darjeeling c. Delhi d. none

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 12UEL53 B. A -ENGLISH LIT. SEMESTER - V

PAPER : DIASPORA LITERATURE

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART – B

II. Answer any One of the following in 400 words: (1 x 15 = 15)

21. What role does religious imagery play in the novel, Midnight’s Children? 22. Discuss the role of Padma in the novel, Midnight’s Children? 23. Comment on the major themes of the novel, Midnight’s Children?

III. Answer any One of the following in 400 words: (1 x 15 = 15)

24. Comment on the opening of the novel, The Hungry Tide. 25. Write an essay on the setting of the novel, The Hungry Tide. 26. Discuss the relationship between Kanai and Fokir.

IV. Answer any One of the following in 400 words: (1 x 15 = 15)

27. What does the novel, The Inheritance of Loss, explore? 28. Discuss Biju’s life. 29. India’s rigid class system is the main theme of the novel, The Inheritance of Loss – Elucidate.

V. Answer any Five of the following in 150 words: (5 x 7 = 35)

30. Discuss the role of Saleem’s grandfather. 31. Comment on the significance of the name, Shiva, in Midnight’s Children. 32. What do the midnight children symbolize? 33. Write a short note on the time frame of the novel, The Hungry Tide. 34. Write a paragraph on the relationship between Kanai and Piya. 35. What does the first chapter of The Inheritance of Loss reveal about the social structures that exist between the introductory characters? 36. Analyse the role of Jemubhai Patel.

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PAPER : LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

PART – A I. Answer ALL the Questions: (20x1=20) Choose the correct Answer: Answer

1. Plato was the most celebrated disciple of ______a) Shakespeare b) Aristotle c) Socrates d) none

2. Name the most distinguished disciple of Plato: ______a) Shakespeare b) Aristotle c) Socrates d) none

3. Plato lived in an age of ______a) Drama b) novel c) oratory d) none

4. “Thy need is greater than mine”. These are the words of ______a) Pluto b) Sir Philip Sidney c) Aristotle d) None

5. Sidney’s Apology is a reply to ______a) Pultarch and Aristotle b) Gosson and Plato c) Cicero and Virgil d) none

6. Who considered Dryden as the father of English criticism? a) Dr. Johnson b) Aristotle c) Plato d) none

7. According to Dryden, “The first end of comedy is to______”. a) instruct b) reform c) delight d) none

8. Lyrical Ballads was published by ______a) Wordsworth b) Wordsworth and Coleridge c) Coleridge d) none

9. “The Lives of the Poets” was written by ______a) Dr. Samuel Johnson b) John Dryden c) Coleridge d) none

10. ______is called a neoclassical critic. a) S.T. Coleridge b) William Wordsworth c) John Dryden d) none

11. Cleanth Brooks was ______literary critic. a) an American b) an Irish c) a European d) none

12. Name the critic’s critic: ______a) Mathew Arnold b) Aristotle c) Cleanth Brooks d) none

13. _____was famous for his touchstone method a) Mathew Arnold b) Aristotle c) Cleanth Brooks d) none

14. Tradition and individual Talent was written by _____ a) Mathew Arnold b) Eliot c) Cleanth Brooks d) none

15. Eliot says, ______is about something other than itself. a) Poetry b) prose c) Criticism d) none

16. Who says that poetry is better than philosophy or history? a) Philip Sidney b) Dr. Johnson c) Mathew Arnold d) none

17. Philip Sidney describes the poet as ______a) “light winged and sacred ting” b) “Light hearted” c) “two winged” d) none

18. “Nothing can please many, and please long, but just representation of general nature”______. Who said these words? a) Plato b) Arnold c) DR. Johnson d) none

19. The Defense of Poesie introduced the critical ideas of ______theorists to England. a) Renaissance b) Victorian c) Revolutionary d) none

20. According to Johnson, the most glaring fault in Shakespeare’s plays was ______a) absence of humour b) incoherent plot c) absence of a didactic element d) none

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 12UEL54 B. A. ENG. LIT. -MAIN SEMESTER - V

PAPER : LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART – B

II. Answer any One of the following in 400 words: (1 x 15 = 15)

21. Write an essay on Sir Philip Sidney’s classicism. 22. What are Aristotle’s observations on poetry?

III. Answer any One of the following in 400 words: (1 x 15 = 15)

23. Consider John Dryden as a critic. 24. Explain Wordsworth’s concept of poetic diction. IV. Answer any One of the following in 400 words: (1 x 15 = 15)

25. Exemplify the tenets of New Criticism. 26. Consider Mathew Arnold as a moralist.

V. Answer any TWO of the following in 200 words: (2 x 10 = 20)

27. What according to Johnson are the faults of Shakespeare? 28. “Shakespeare is a poet of Nature” – Explain. 29. Highlight on Sidney’s answers to objections to poetry.

30. What are Philip Sidney’s views about superiority of poetry over philosophy and history?

VI. Write briefly on any THREE of the following in about 100 words: (3x5=15)

31. Structuralism

32. Post – structuralism

33. Post modernism

34. Feminism

35. Post Colonialism

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ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 12UEL55 B. A -ENGLISH LIT. SEMESTER - V

PAPER : BRITISH LITERATURE - IV

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

PART – A I. Answer ALL the Questions: (20x1=20) Choose the correct Answer: Answer

1. “Ulysses” was first published in a) „Poems‟ b) „Odyssey‟ c) „the Inferno‟ d) „The Divine Comedy‟

2. Tennyson‟s „Ulysses‟ was influenced by a) Sophocles‟ „Oedipus Rex‟ b) James Joyce‟s „Ulysses‟ c) Shakespeare‟s „Troilus and Cressida‟ d) Homer‟s „Odyssey‟

3. The speaker in „The Last Ride Together”, for his fulfillment of highest ideal, looks forward to a) world b) earth c) heaven d) dream

4. The Merman and his children in „The Forsaken Merman‟ come to the surface of the sea to call a) Mermaid b) Priest c) daughter d) Margaret

5. To commemorate the dead soldier‟s „passing bells‟ will be replaced by a) bells attached to fast tanks b) the sound of guns c) funeral bells d) lament of the relatives

6. In “Anthem for Doomed Youth”, the dead soldiers will be mourned by a) their young wives b) their parents c) friends and relatives d) shells and bugles

7. The unknown citizen belonged to______a) clubs b) union c) assembly d) bar

8. „The Jaguar‟ is about Ted Hughes trip to a / the a) forest b) river c) garden d) zoo

9. According to A.G. Gardiner liberty involves a a) social contract b) personal liberty c) freedom of nation d) freedom of ideas

10. C.E.M. Joad considers ______to be civilized a) Raphael b) Shakespeare c) scientists d) business man

11. Cornin had once helped John to______a) replace the money b) rob money c) cheat people d) to be honest

12. According to Joad creating beautiful things, thinking new ideas and following the laws are the signs of a) good people b) civilization c) happy life d) cultured life

13. In the beginning of the play “Murder in the Cathedral” Thomas had been to a) Scotland b) London c) Cheapside d) France

14. The Cathedral in “Murder in the Cathedral” was at a) Canterbury b) London c) The health d) Paris

15. During Becket‟s time, the king of England was a) Reginald Fitz Urse b) Henry II c) Henry I d) Theobald

16. Thomas Becket‟s main flaw was a) cruelty b) vanity c) pride d) Greed

17. Pip belives that Miss Harisham is his benefactor because a) she wants him to marry Estella b) Jaggers is her lawyer c) she is impressed with his potential d) she gives him money

18. When Pip realizes that Magwitch is still on the run a) He goes to the police b) He runs away c) He takes the money and decides not to get involved d) He plans to help him

19. Pip believes Molly is a) Wemmick‟s sister b) Joggers‟ girl friend c) Estella‟s mother d) Compeyson‟s ex- wife

20. Estella plans to marry a) no one b) Drummle c) Pi d) Herbert

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 12UEL55 B. A -ENGLISH LIT. SEMESTER - V

PAPER : BRITISH LITERATURE - IV

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART – B II. Answer any ONE of the following in 300 words: (1 x 15 = 15)

21. Contrast the character of Ulysses with his son Telemachus. 22. Why is the poem called an „Anthem‟? How does Owen mourn the death of the young soldiers? 23. Bring out the theme of Mathew Arnold‟s poem „The Forsaken Merman “.

III. Answer any ONE of the following in 300 words: (1 x 15 = 15)

24. To A.G. Gardiner, liberty is not a personal affair but a social contract. Explain. 25. Attempt an essay on how Cronin‟s small investment became the beat investment that he had ever made. 26. Examine the ideas of Joad as revealed in “Dialogue on Civitization”.

IV. Answer any ONE of the following in 300 words: (1 x 15 = 15)

27. T.S. Eliot‟s “Murder in the Cathedral” is not just a dramatization of the death of Thomas Becket. It is a deep searching study of the significance of martyrdom – Discuss. 28. What is the effect of double – casting the Tempters and the knights in “ Murder in the Cathedral”? 29. Discuss Pip as both a narrator and a character in Charles Dicken‟s Great Expectations.

V. Annotate any FOUR of the following: (4 x 5 = 20)

30. “I cannot rest from travel: I will drink Life to the lees” 31. “My whole heart rises up to bless Your name in pride and thankfulness!”. 32. “It will be Easter time in the world – Ah me! And I loose my poor soul, merman”. 33. “What passing – bells for those who die as cattle? - Only the monstrous anger of the guns”. 34. “And all the reports on his conduct agree that, in the Modern sense of an old – fashioned word. He as a saint, he was a saint for in everything he did he served the greater community”. 35. “ I have liberty and therefore I may do what ever I want”. 36. “Being good is a sign of civilization”.

VI. Answer any THREE of the following in a paragraph of 100 words.( 3x5=15) 37. What are the circumstances that led to Thomas Becket‟s murder? 38. What is the part of king Henry II in the play and what is his relationship with Becket in “Murder in the Cathedral”? 39. How does the chorus perceive the action of the play “Murder in the Cathedral” and its part in it? 40. Write a short note on Pip‟s life in London. 41. Discuss the theme in Charles Dickne‟s Great Expectations.

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ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 12UELE51 B. A -ENGLISH SEMESTER - V

PAPER : ENGLISH FOR CAREER

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

I. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below it : 10x1=10

A Close look at the facts relating to political interference in administration shows that it is not a one-way process. There is often a nexus between power hungry and corrupt politicians and civil servants with convenient principles. Many civil servants are only too anxious to oblige the politicians, and then cash the obligation when they need some special favour. So the attitude of self- righteousness adopted by the civil service is sometimes only a way of covering their own flaws by blaming others. Every now and then some retired civil servants come out with his memoirs, painting a glorious picture of the heights of administrative efficiency reached during his reign. There is often the suggestion that had there not been so much political interference, things would have been even more fantastic. It is not unusual for the self styled hero to blame not only interfering politicians but also fellow civil servants who are idiots or crooks, for his failures. This attitude of smug self- satisfaction is, unfortunately, developed during the years of service. Self preservation rather than service is encouraged by our whole system of rules and procedures. The remedy has to be drastic and quickly effective. The over protection now granted to civil servants must end. Today to remove an erring civil servant is just not possible. And the only thing that the highest authority in the Government, both in the State and at the Centre, can do is to transfer an official from one job to another. The rules for taking disciplinary action are so complicated that, in the end, the defaulting civil servants gets away, and gets his full emoluments even for the period of the disciplinary proceedings, thus making it a paid holiday for him. The result is that the administration has become rule-oriented and not result-oriented. Action is possible against the official who takes some interest in his work, but no action is ever taken against a person who does not deliever the goods. If the country is to adopt a result-oriented approach, it is necessary to link job performance with job retention. a) Choose the best answer. 1. The facts relating to the problem of political interference indicate that: (a) honest bureaucrats are always being troubled by politicians. (b) politicians are often misled and trapped by civil servants. (c) politicians and civil servants co-operate to gain mutual advantages. (d) politicians and civil servants use interference as an excuse for victimising people. 2. The attitude of self-righteousness adopted by the civil service, according to the writer: (a) is not welcomed and supported by politicians. (b) is dishonest and conceals the facts. (c) is very difficult to maintain because of opposition. (d) does not really help the public get fair treatment. 3. The existing system of administration seems to encourage civil servants: (a) to become self-styled heroes and boss over others. (b) to present a glorious picture of the administration. (c) to become self-centred and concerned mainly about their own gain. (d) to become self-righteous and fight back against corrupt politicians. 4. The problem with the present set-up needing urgent action is: (a) a lack of accountability on the part of civil servants. (b) a lack of control over the power of politicians. (c) a neglect of the ideals of self-righteousness. (d) complicated rules and procedures that greatly reduce efficiency. 5. The main principle of the remedy proposed by the writer is, that: (a) the politicians should be made accountable for all their decisions. (b) the high level of protection enjoyed by civil servants should be reduced. (c) the common man’s right to efficient and fair administration must be protected. (d) rules should be simplified so that there is less scope for misuse. 2

b. Give the most suitable meanings as they are used in the text: 6. nexus (a) relation (b) animosity (c) connection (d) possibility 7. oblige (a) envy (b) obey (c) follow (d) resist 8. drastic (a) Strong (b) gentle (c) immediate (d) suitable 9. emolument (a) bonus (b) fine (c) reduction (d) compensation 10. retention (a) continue to have (b) get back (c) dismiss (d) evaluate

II. Read the sentences and spot the error. If there is no mistake “No error” will be the answer: (10x1=10) 11. She is the tallest / of the two girls,/that is why /she has been selected as the captain./ No Error A B C D E 12. The Principal of the school/ has decided dropping the Math and Science/ classes because of / A B C the unavailability of the teachers./ No Error D E 13. Playing the piano/ and singing /simultaneously /is not easy. / No Error A B C D E 14. The actress is / not as popular now / as she was five / years before. / No Error A B C D E 15. Myself and Gopalan / will take care / of the function / on Sunday. / No Error A B C D E 16. Do you insist that we / meet at least / once tomorrow/ to discuss about the subject? / No Error A B C D E 17. Our urban population / has alienated / themselves from/ the rural society. / No Error A B C D E 18. Although he draws/ a good salary, he/ finds it difficult/ to make both the ends meet. /No Error A B C D E 19. Children visiting / the park are amused / by the monkeys / play in the cages. / No Error A B C D E 20. The company took a / gamble by cutting/ the price of its / products, and it paid up. / No Error A B C D E

III. Fill in the blanks with suitable word out of the alternatives (below the passage) given against each number: (10x1=10) Democracy has its dangers, the greatest of which is that it may be the rule of ignorance. Citizens who are not… 1… intelligent and educated are. . . . 2. . . .to commit errors of judgment in the casting of votes. The best men may thus…. 3…to get elected. Elections are usually a… 4… of propaganda. Another criticism of democracy is that it is wanting … 5… efficiency. For prompt and effective action, unity of action is… 6…In a multitude of minds, much… 7…discussion takes place, whereas unity of control is needed for vigorous national life. This criticism, however, is not very…8…because in times of war the British Prime Minister usually…9… the power of a dictator. Another criticism of democracy in times of war is that secrecy in military affairs becomes difficult, if not… 10…, and that the opposition usually lowers the morale of the people by its condemnation of the actions of the cabinet. 21. A. barely B. sufficiently C. highly D. perfectly 22. A. sure B. deliberately C. unlikely D. likely 23. A. fail B. succeed C.try D. desire 24. A. kind B. process C. matter D. result 25. A. of B. for C. at D. in 26. A. enough B. dispensable C. essential D. superfluous 27. A. profitable B. unprofitable C. detailed D. exhaustive 28. A. unfair B. absurd C. strong D. convincing 29. A. gains B. wields C. demands D. misuses 30. A. easy B. probable C. impossible D. obscure

IV. a) Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the key words: (5x1=5) 31. Sterile A. Barren B. Arid C. Childless D. Dry 32. Timid A. Fast B. Slow C. Medium D. Shy 33. Extricate A. Pull B. Free C. Tie D. Complicate 34. Insolvent A. Poor B. Bankrupt C. Penniless D. Broke 35. Admonish A. Punish B. Curse C. Dismiss D. Reprimand

b) Pick out the word opposite in the meaning to the given words: (5x1=5) 36. expound a. besmirch b. confuse c. confine d. condemn 37. abridge a. shorten b. extend c. stress d. easy 38. kindle a. smother b. detest c. enemy d. discourage 39. philistine a. novice b. intellectual c. pious d. debutante 40. zenith a. worst b. apex c. nadir d. past

V. Choose the most appropriate preposition: (10x1=10) 41. It's ______time you told him the truth! A. on B. about C. in D. at

42. The soccer player was ejected because he had done something that was ___ the rules. A. without B. outside C. within D. against

43. Another way of saying 'old-fashioned' is '______the times'. A. beside B. behind C. besides D. outside

44. You shouldn't pick ______him just because he's different. A. on B. to C. with D. at

45. The animal hospital? It's somewhere ______that big blue building. A. on B. about C. on D. Around

46. Being a nurse is hard work, especially if you're ______call all the time. A. in B. with C. on D. at

47. Mala's the kind of girl who knows everything ______everyone. A. about B. on C. at D. in

48. She is, ______a doubt, the best student in the class. A. without B. outside C. about D. within

49. ______our visit to London, we saw a lot of interesting places. A. while B. through C. in D. During

50. ______the year, I've spoken to her five times. A. in B. During C. throughout D. on

VI. Choose the exact meaning of the idioms/ phrases given in italics in the sentences: (10x1=10) 51. Our school is within a stone’s throw of the railway station? a. Very far-off b. within a certain radius c. Nowhere d. at a short distance

52. . We kept our fingers crossed till the final results were declared. a. waited expectantly b. kept praying c. felt scared d. kept hopeful

53. Almost everybody has an eye on the main chance. a. waits for the appropriate time b. think of outwitting his rival c. looks for better prospects d. looks after his own welfare

54. Last evening I was held up at the meeting. a. Stopped b. Delayed c. Kept d. Detained

55. Ram lost his job, but it was a blessing in disguise. a. got a better job b. lost my house c. unemployed for years d. lost his life

56. You have to raise your voice a little when talking to him. He's a little hard of hearing. a. stubborn b. quiet when he speaks c. deaf d. distracted

57. When I told my mom I would be home around 2 am, she had a cow! a. bought a baby cow. b. behaved strangely c. agreed d. upset

58. Clara made a scene when she scored less mark in the test. a. played a role b. had a fight c. hid herself d. acted like a fool

59. Once in a blue moon, we meet each other. a. frequently b. hardly ever c. seldom d. in the light of a blue moon

60. He has the gift of the gab. a. gifted person b. chatterbox c. good conservationist d. nuisance

VII. Read the following statements to decide their sequence to make a meaningful passage: (5x1=5) a. It is not an island but a hundred and seventeen islands. b. In this city there are no motor cars, no horses, no buses, because it has no streets. c. Venice is a strange and beautiful city in the north of Italy. d. These small islands are near one another. e. There are about four hundred old stone bridges joining the island of Venice.

VIII. Write an analytical essay on any ONE of the following topics: (1x15=15) a. The value of money. b. Safety of women in India. c. If I were the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu…

IX. Support or deny any ONE of the following statements: (1x10=10) a. There is a life after death. b. Corruption can be eroded from this society. c. Proficiency in English is more important than subject knowledge for employment.

X. Write a paragraph of any TWO of the following topics: (2x5= 10) 1. Knowledge is power. 2. We live in deeds not in years. 3. There is a silver lining in every cloud. 4. Rome was not built in a day.

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ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 15UEL11 B. A. ENGLISH. LIT. -MAIN SEMESTER - I

PAPER : INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART – A I. Answer ALL the Questions: (20x1=20) Choose the correct Answer: Answer

1. The weavers weave at day break a. a veil for a queen b. a shroud for an old couple c. the robes for a new-born child d. the robes of a monarch

2. The scorpion had entered the house a. to sting the mother b. to sting the children c. to escape the rain d. to kill the father

3. A creeper climbs up the casuarina tree like a. a rope b. an upward tail c. a python d. a worm

4. The flooded river swept away two cows named a. Gown and Chandra b. Gopi and Brinda c. Mani and Mala d. Kala and Jyothi

5. According to Jayantha Mahapatra, in the temple, god hides like a. a thief b. an alien c. a refugee d. a beggar

6. Mamta Kalia says her father lived a life of a. Limited dreams b. unlimited dreams c. wrong dreams d. unrealized dreams

7. The old woman wants a. some food b. a new dress c. an old dress d. fifty paise

8. Tughlaq pardons Ain-ul-Mulk and sends him back as Governor of a. Avadh b. Kanpur c. Daulatabad d. Bijapur

9. Tughlaq‟s trusted friend Najib is killed by a. the step-mother b. Aziz c. the people d. the Sayyids

10. Tughlaq‟s rose garden finally becomes a. a theatre b. a mosque c. a rubbish dump d. an asylum

11. Tughlaq makes Daulatabad his capital a. to stay away from his family b. to win the trust of the Hindus c. to escape identity d. to lead a peaceful life

12. Tughlaq‟s boyhood friend was a. Aazam b. Ain –ul – Mulk c. Ghiyas –ud- din Abbasid d. Ratan Singh

13. A look-alike of Tughlaq is a. Sheikh Imam-ud-din b. Ain-ul-Mulk c. Ghiyas-ud-din Abbasid d. Ratan Singh

14. Aziz, the dhobi, disguises himself as a. a chess player b. a Brahmin c. scholar d. a beggar

15. According to Srinivasa Sastri, freedom a. can be denied b. should be denied to some people c. must be shared d. must be exclusive

16. According to Ashoka, true conquest consists of the conquest of men‟s hearts a. by the Law of Duty b. by war c. by fear caused through war d. by wealth and physical force

17. According to Radhakrishnan, the increasing unrest among the students in universities is caused by an indifference to a. our culture b. material prosperity c. science and technology d. religion

18. The astrologer had left his village because a. he was poor b. he thought he had killed a man c. he had no friends d. he was old

19. The child got lost in a. circus b. a park c. a zoo d. a festival

20. Lala Fatehchand had a. no sons b. no daughters c. three daughters d. two sons

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PAPER : INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART – B

II. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (l x l5=15) 21. Explain the philosophy in “The Tiger and the Deer”. 22. What is Tagore‟s prayer for his country? 23. Why is Ramanujan‟s description of the river unromantic?

III. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (lx15=15) 24. Analyse the character of Tughlaq. 25. Explain the causes for Tughlaq‟s failure. 26. Explain the use of symbols in “Tughlaq”

IV. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (1x15=15) 27. How did the astrologer get rid of his sense of guilt? 28. How did Lala Fatehchand have his revenge? 29. Why does Nehru call Asoka „the beloved of the Gods‟?

V. Answer any THREE of the following in about 100 words each: (3x5=15) 30. Comment on the theme of “Freedom”. 31. How does Sarojini Naidu describe Indian weavers? 32. Comment on the role of Tughlaq‟s step mother. 33. What are Srinivasa Sastri‟s views on freedom? 34. Comment on the ending of “The Resignation”.

VI. Annotate any FOUR of the following: (4x5 =20)

35. Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.

36. When first my casement is wide open thrown At dawn, my eyes delighted on it rest;

37. . . . That woman died, The house withdrew into silence, snakes moved Among books, I was then too young To read, and my blood turned cold like the moon

38. You turn around and face her with an air of finality. You want to end the farce.

39. “Look at what is happening in Delhi. Just look at it. You cannot take sleep without tax for it. .. You can‟t even cheat without having to pay.”

40. With grief and sorrow I occasionally notice that here and there are people who speak of freedom as though it were a mechanical invention, or a quack specific for which they have taken a patent.

41. “He has escaped my hands. I hope at least he died as he deserved.”“Yes,” said the astrologer.” He was crushed under a lorry.” The other looked gratified to hear it.

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ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 15UEL31 B. A -ENGLISH SEMESTER - III PAPER : BRITISH LITERATURE - I

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

PART – A I. Answer ALL the Questions: (20x1=20) Choose the correct Answer: Answer

1. The ancient Greek god of west wind is a. Zephyrus b. Poseidon c. Zeus d. Prometheus

2. What is referred to ‗the eye of heaven‘ in sonnet 18 (―Shall I compare thee‖) a. The Moon b. The Sun c. A friend d. The king

3. ‗Like this, my own sun one morning did shine‘ occurs in a. Sonnet 18 b. Prothalamion c. Sonnet 33 d. Not Marble (Sonnet 55)

4. The line ‗Not marble nor the gilded monuments‘ in sonnet 55 is likely an allusion to a. summer b. beloved c. memory d. lavish tombs

5. According to Bacon, what serves for delight? a. Nobility b. Travel c. Honesty d. Studies

6. Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of a. education b. studies c. experience d. wisdom

7. Bacon says that to shed tears when they would devour is the wisdom of a. Ant b. Crocodile c. Rat d. Rabbit

8. What does a great and potent nobility, add to a monarch? a. Weakness b. Goodness c. Majesty d. None of these

9. The name of the ruler of hell in Doctor Faustus is a. Doctor Faustus b. Belzabub c. Mephistophilis d. Lucifer

10. How long does Faustus demand that Mephastophilis serve him? a. 25 years b. 22 years c. 30 years d. 24 years

11. What fields of learning does Faustus consider before he turns to magic? a. Logic, medicine, law, and theology b. history and economics c. Chemistry and physics d. None of these

12. In the Prologue who introduces the story of Doctor Faustus? a. The chorus b. Lucifer c. Wagner d. Mephastophilis

13. The servant of Faustus is ______a. the clown b. Wagner c. Satan d. Robin

14. Which city does Faustus visit extensively in scene 7? a. Amsterdam b. Rome c. Egypt d. Berlin

15. Bosola makes the Duchess a present of some a. Apricots b. Apples c. oranges d. apricots and Apples

16. Ferdinand in The Duchess of Malfi is the Duke of a. York b. Calabria c. Malfi d. Yorkshire

17. The Duchess of Malfi was first performed in a. Globe b. Fortune c. Blackfriars Theatre d. Swan

18. The steward of the Duchess‘s household is a. Ferdinand b. Delio c. Cariola d. Antonio Bologna

19. Marquis of Pescara in The Duchess of Malfi is a. a teacher b. a soldier c. a lawyer d. a duke

20. The author of The Duchess of Malfi is a. John Webster b. John Webner c. John Arthur c. John Wester

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 15UEL31 B. A -ENGLISH SEMESTER - III PAPER : BRITISH LITERATURE - I

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART – B II. Answer any ONE of the following In about 300 words: (15) 21. How does Spenser incorporate classical imagery strongly with a beautiful atmosphere in ‗Prothalamion‘. 22. Give the substance of the poem ―Sonnet 18 Shall I Compare Thee to a summer‘s Day‖. 23. What are Francis Bacon‘s views on studies in his essay ―Of Studies‖?

III. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15) 24. Sketch the character of Dr. Faustus. 25. How does Marlowe use the classical concept of the chorus during the play? 26. How Christopher Marlowe represent the spirit of renaissance in the tragical history of Dr. Faustus?

IV. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15) 27. Discuss The Duchess of Malfi in relation to the revenge play tradition. 28. What is the importance of justice in the play - ― The Duchess of Mall?‘ 29. Discuss the role of Bosola in The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster.

V. Answer any THREE of the following in about 100 words each: (3X5=15) 30. Comment on the theme of ‗Not Marble‘ — Sonnet (55) 31. What does Bacon tell in his essay ―Of Wisdom for a Man‘s Self‘ 32. Discuss Marlowe‘s Dr. Faustus as a morality play. 33. Bring out the significance of the opening scene in “The Duchess of Malfi‖. 34. Evil is incontrovertibly destructive in The Duchess of Malfi – Explain.

VI . Annotate any FOUR of the following (4x5=20) 35. Received those two fair birds, their love‘s delight; Which, at th‘ appointed tide, Each one did rake his bride

36. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer‘s lease hath all too short a date.

37. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention.

38. A great and potent nobility, addeth majesty to a monarch, but diminisheth power; and putteth life and spirit into the people, but presseth their fortune.

39. Why this is hell, nor am I out of it. Think’st thou that I, who saw the face of God, Arid tasted the eternal joys of heaven, Am not tormented with ten thousand hells In being deprived of everlasting bliss?

40. YOU are welcome to your country, dear Antonio; You have been long in France, and you return A very formal Frenchman in your habit: How do you like the French court?

41. How doth our sister duchess bear herself In hear imprisonment? ****

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 15UELA11 B. A. ENGLISH. LIT. -MAIN SEMESTER - I

PAPER : LITERARY FORMS AND TERMS

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART – A Answer ALL the Questions: (20x1=20) Choose the correct Answer: Answer

1. Rape of the Lock is ______a. an epic b. a mockepic c. an elegy d. an ode

2. What is the serious and dignified composition, often in the form of an address called? a. Ode b. Lyric c. Sonnet d. Elegy

3. In poetry, how many Lines does the sonnet have? a. 24 lines b. 16 lines c. 12 lines d. 14 lines

4. In Astrophel Spenser laments the death of his intimate friend ______a. Edward King b. John Milton c. Sir. Philip Sidney d. Matthew Arnold

5. Who is the author of Don Quixote? a. Henry Fielding b. Samuel Richardson c. Daniel Defoe d. Miguel de Cervantes

6. Who insisted on an “initial impulse” in the Short story? a. Robert Louis Stevenson b. Edgar Allan Poe c. John Galsworthy d. Nathaniel Hawthorne

7. Who is the celebrated biographer of Queen Victoria? a. John Aubrey b. Sir. Sidney Lee c. Dr. Johnson d. Lytton Strachey

8. Confessions of 5th century A.D. is an autobiography by ______a. Edward Gibbon b. Benjamin Franklin c. St. Augustine d. David Hulme

9. In Drama ______attempted “to show an image of the times”. a. William Shakespeare b. John Dryden c. Ben Jonson d. Bernard Shaw

10. Which comedy ridiculed the affectations of eighteenth century society? a. Genteel Comedy b. Comedy of Manners c. Sentimental Comedy d. Romantic Comedy

11. Which type of tragedy observed the three unities? a. Classical b. Romantic c. Neo-classical d. Heroic

12. ______was the earliest in England to oppose tragic-comedy. a. Philip Sidney b. Colly Cibber c. Dr. Johnson d. Addison

13. In “O my love’s like a red, red rose”, the figure of speech ______a. metaphor b. comparison c. symbol d. simile

14. What is the repetition of speech sounds in a sequence of nearby words known as? a. rhyme b. rhythm c. alliteration d. metre

15. Robert Browning’s “My Last Duchess” is a _____ a. Monologue b. Drama c. Epilogue d. Dramatic Monologue

16. How is a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of the tragic hero called? a. Sin b. Hamartia c. Poetic Justice d. Tragic conflict

17. How is a second story a. second plot that is complete and interesting in its own right called? a. second plot b. subplot c. side track d. substory

18. Spenser’s Faerie Queene fuses a moral and religious a. folklore b. Melodrama c. ballad d. Poem

19. How is a traditional story involving supernatural beings or events called? a. Drama b. myth c. Allegory d. melodrama

20. Who is the author of Paradise Lost? a. John Milton b. Homer c. Samuel Butler d. Virgil

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 15UELA11 B. A. ENGLISH -MAIN SEMESTER - I

PAPER : LITERARY FORMS AND TERMS

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

PART – B

II. Write an essay on any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15)

21. The Epic 22. The English Sonnet 23. The Novel

III. Write an essay on any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15)

24. Tragedy 25. Comedy 26. Tragi- Comedy

IV. Attempt a paragraph on any FOUR of the following: (4x5=20 )

27. Mock Epic 28. Pastoral Elegy 29. Stream of Consciousness Novel 30. Structure of a Short story 31. Objective and Subjective Autobiography 32. Drama and Fiction 33. Types of Tragedy

V. Write short notes on the following: (5x3=15)

34. Simile 35. Dramatic Monologue 36. Plot 37. Chorus 38. Soliloquy

VI. Write short notes on the following: (5x3=15)

39. Hamartia 40. Myth 41. Anecdote 42. Poetic Justice 43. Theme

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Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

I. Choose the best answer (12)

1. Who is the speaker in the poem “The Justice of Peace”? a) the rich man b) the poor man c) the king d) the beggar

2. Shirt and brimless hat belong to______a) the rich man b) the poor man c) the king d) the beggar

3. „Poor Girl Just like me” is a______a) Simile b) Metaphor c) Refrain d) Personification

4. “Hanging on your words like they were gold”. The figure of speech in the line is a) Simile b) Metaphor c) Refrain d) Personification.

5. Kalam‟s father was a______a) scientist b) boat man c) doctor d) teacher

6. Kalam was born in______a) Madras b) Rameshwaram c) Tirunelveli d) Kanyakurmari

7. Smita Bhatt is a______a) receptionist b) college student c) dancer d) teacher

8. „Thug” means______a) loud noise b) a violent man c) a good man d) bridge

9. Gulmohur is a______a) village fair b) balloon c) sweet d) flower

10. “The Lost Child” was written by______a) Maya Angelou b) Oscar Wilde c) Mulk Raj Anand d) Abdul Kalam

11. “Snow covered up the grass with her great cloak” is an example of a) Simile b) Metaphor c) Refrain d) Personification

12. The little boy who was the friend of the giant was a) Jesus Christ b) the king c) a giant d) a blossom

II. Match the following: (12 x 1=12) 1. Spring season - a) heaven 2. Madavan Kutty - b) a person who entertains people 3. Maya Angelou - c) Journalist 4. Smita Bhatt - d) a spiked stick 5 Abdul Kalam - e) African American writer 6. Justice - f) the lost child 7. Jainulabdeen - g) a brave girl 8. Juggler - h) scientist 9. Paradise - i) Ashiamma 10. “Poor Girl” - j) blossoms 11. “I want my mother”- k) magistrate 12. Goad - l) lyric

III. Identify whether the following is True or False: (6x1=6) 1. Ahmed Jallaludin is Abdul Kalam‟s father. 2. Infatuation is real love. 3. The giant loved the little boy. 4. The lost child loved his parents. 5. The rich man owns fifty hundred acres of land. 6. The thief attacked Smita with a knife.

IV . Write short notes on any FOUR of the following in about 100 words each: (4x5=20) 1. Kalam‟s childhood days. 2. The advice of the Justice. 3. The determination of Smita Bhatt. 4. The lost child‟s love for his parents. 5. The theme of “Poor Girl”. 6. The transformation of the giant.

V . Use the following nouns as directed in a sentence each: (10 x1= 10) 1. Meera - as a subject 2. An orange - as an object 3. A doctor - as a complement 4. The college - as an object of the preposition 5. My friend - as a subject 6. Cakes - as an object 7. Honest - as a complement 8. The play ground - as an object of the preposition 9. My father - as a complement 10. Children - as a subject

VI . a) Write the female gender form of the following nouns: (5x1=5) 1. Lion 2. King 3. Duke 4. Actor 5. Ox b) Write the plural form of the following nouns: (5x1=5) 1. Pen 2. Knife 3. Child 4. Medium 5. Mouse VII. a) Identify the sentence pattern in the following sentences: (5x1=5) 1. Birds fly. 2. Lie is a scientist. 3. I like sweets. 4. My father gave me a gift. 5. She dances beautifully. b) Write sentences of your own in the given patterns: (5x1=5) 1. SVO 2. SVA 3. SV IO DO 4. SVC 5. SVOA VIII. Read the following story carefully and answer the questions given below: There was once a shepherd-boy who kept his flock at a little distance from the village. Once he thought he would play a trick on the villagers and have some fun at their expense. So he ran towards the village crying out, with all his might. --Wolf! Wolf! Come and help! The wolves are at my lambs!” The kind villagers left their work and ran to the field to help him. But when they got there the boy laughed at them for their pains; there was no wolf there. Still another day the boy tried the same trick, and the villagers came running to help and got laughed at again. Then one day a wolf did break into the fold and began killing the lambs. In great fright, the boy ran for help. Wolf! Wolf!” he screamed. “There is a wolf in the flock! Help!” The villagers heard him, but they thought it was another mean trick: no one paid the least attention, or went near him. And the shepherd-boy lost all his sheep. That is the kind of thing that happens to people who lie: even when they tell the truth no one believes them. A) Choose the right answer: (5x1=5) 1. The boy was a a) farmer b) shepherd c) thief d) student

2. The boy shouted „Wolf! Wolf!” because a) he was happy b) he had a dream c) he wanted to play a trick on the villagers d) he was mad

3. The villagers were, in the beginning, a) kind b) sad c) happy d) doubtful

4. One day a real wolf killed a) the boy b) the villagers c) the lion d) all the sheep

5. The boy was a a) honest fellow b) shrewd one c) liar d) fool

B) Say whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE: (5x1=5) 1. The moral of the story is „we should not lie‟. 2. One day a wolf attacked the boy. 3. The villagers never responded to the cry of the boy. 4. When the real wolf came the villagers ran to rescue the boy. 5. The boy lost all his sheep.

IX. Mark the correct punctuation and capitalization to the following: (5x2=10) 1. i visited the taj mahal 2. india is in asia 3. my mother said i like flowers 4. raju is an ma 5. varun ramesh and reeta are my friends

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ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 15UGE03 UG SEMESTER - I PAPER : GENERAL ENGLISH - I COURSE – 03 – STREAM ‘B’ Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

I. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: (10 marks) a) How does Shakespeare philosophise human life in “All the World‟s a Stage”? b) How does Shelley criticise monarchy in his poem “Ozymandias”?

II. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15 marks) a) How sarcastic is Natsume Soseki in depicting the Japanese society during the Meiji Period in the short story “I am a Cat”? b) Write an essay on the short story “The Conjuror‟s Revenge”.

III. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15 marks) a) How do the sacrifices of Jim and Della become the most precious gifts on the Christmas Eve? b) What makes the little boys Jacopo and Nicola the gentlemen of Verona?

IV. Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them: (10 marks) a) Then, the whining school-boy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like snail (i) Why is the school boy creeping like a snail? (ii) What poetic device is used in the above given lines?

b) A man severe he was, and stern to view, I knew him well, and every truant knew; (i) Who is a truant? (ii) What is the title of the poem?

c) He was shivering, his face was white, and he walked slowly as though it ached to move. “What‟s the matter, Schatz?” (i) Who is the speaker? (ii) What is the meaning of the word „Schatz‟?

d) “Dell,” said he, “let‟s put our Christmas presents away and keep „em a while. They‟re too nice to use just at present...” (i) What are the Christmas presents mentioned in the above given lines? (ii) Who is the speaker?

e) He glanced at us hopefully. “Often we show visitors through the town... to Juliet‟s tomb...... and other places of interest.” (i) Who is Juliet? (ii) What is the title of the short story?

V. Complete each sentence with a suitable adverb from the list given below: (10 Marks) (fast, fluently, correctly, neatly, early, courageously, badly, hard, rarely, kindly) 1. Akshat speaks French _____ 2. She drives ______3. I went to the school very ______yesterday. 4. The brave knights fought ____ 5. I ______wake up at 5 a.m. 6. My teacher treated me ______7. Balram worked very ______8. Lenny behaved ______9. Flora arranged her dresses ______10. Ibrahim answered all the questions ______

GENERAL ENGLISH - I COURSE – 03 – STREAM ‘B’ 2 VI. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles: (10 Marks) 1. He is ____ MLA. 2. She is ____ European. 3. Lakshmi is ____ honest woman. 4. Mary is _____ teacher. 5. Theresa May is ____ Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 6. She played ______guitar. 7. Yazhini is ____ intelligent girl. 8. Manoj is one of______top scorers in the college 9. The teacher gave______talk on Shelley. 10.Jay returned home after_____ hour.

VII. Complete each sentence with appropriate preposition given in the bracket: (10 Marks) (during, on, to, by, from, to, on, under, along, up) 1. I saw a squirrel______the wall. 2. There is a cat _____ the table. 3. We walked ____ the river. 4. She climbed ____ the staircase. 5. I prefer ice cream _____tea. 6. I regularly borrow books_____the college library. 7. I go to the college ____ bus. 8. I saw him seated______the bus 9. There is a train ____ Chennai. 10.I stayed in my house______the summer.

VIII. Construct a story using the hints given below: (10 Marks) A pointed fable is told about a lion and a tiger --- Both thirsty --- water hole -- same time -- began to argue -- who should satisfy their thirst first -- argument heated -- rather die than give up the privilege -- turned to rage --- suddenly looked up -- circling overhead -- vultures waiting -- beasts walked away. The thought of being devoured -- ended their quarrel.

IX. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:(10 ) The Brooklyn Bridge that spans the river tying Manhattan Island to Brooklyn is truly a miracle bridge. In 1863, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea for this spectacular bridge. However, bridge- building experts throughout the world told him to forget it; it could not be done. Roebling convinced his son, Washington, who was a young, upcoming engineer, that the bridge could be built. The two of them developed the concepts of how it could be accomplished and how the obstacles could be overcome.With Unharnessed excitement and inspiration, they hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge. The project was only a few months under construction when a tragic accident on the site took the life of John Roebling and severely injured his son, Washington. Washington was left with permanent brain damage and was unable to talk or walk. Everyone felt that the project would have to be scrapped since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be built. Even though Washington was unable to move or talk, his mind was as sharp as ever, and he still had a burning desire to complete the bridge. An idea hit him as he lay in his hospital bed, and he developed a code for communication. All he could move was one finger. so he touched the arm of his wife with that finger, tapping out the code to communicate to her what to tell the engineers who were building the bridge. For thirteen years, Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger until the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge was finally completed. 1. Who were the Roeblings? 2. Who died in a tragic accident? 3. How did Washington develop a code of communication? 4. Why the Brooklyn Bridge is called the miracle bridge? 5. Give a suitable title to the anecdote.

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Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

I. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: (10 marks) 1. “Art is long; life is short.” Discuss with reference to Shakespeare‟s “Shall I Compare Thee.” 2. Consider “The Walrus and the Carpenter” as an allegorical poem. II. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15 marks) 1. What is Mark McCormack‟s advice regarding protection of privacy? Discuss. 2. Elaborate the dimensions of human existence in the context of the tsunami as brought out in “The Town by the Sea”.

III. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15 marks) 1. How is the system of education criticized with a sense of humour in the play, “The Refund”? 2. Discuss the twists and turns in the plot of the story, “The Portrait”. IV. Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them in a sentence each: (5 x 2 =10) 1. “If you are coming again this side by chance, Visit please my humble residence also. I am living just on opposite house's backside.” i) Who is the speaker? ii) Where are the lines quoted from?

2. “ So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee” i) What is referred to as „this‟ in the lines? ii) Who is referred to as „thee‟?

3. “She never suffered from even a momentary pang of anxiety concerning the possibility that certain food objects might be bad for her.” i) Who is described in the lines? ii) Was she young?

4. “ He had met her early in the spring as he was flying down the river after a big yellow moth, and had been so attracted by her slender waist that he had stopped to talk to her.” i) Who is referred to as „he‟? ii) Who was he attracted to?

5. “There are times when words seem futile, and to no one more so than a writer. At these moments it seems that nothing is of value other than to act and to intervene in the course of events: to think, to reflect, to write seem trivial and wasteful.” i) Who is the writer here? ii) What is the natural disaster that triggered this line of thought?

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V. Fill in the blanks using appropriate tense forms of verbs given in the brackets: (10 marks) 1. It ______(rain) non – stop all day. 2. I ______(call) him yesterday. 3. My father ______(work) in the garden this moment. 4. They ______(practise) football every evening. 5. She ______(visit) her uncle two days ago. 6. She ______(read) a book when the phone rang. 7. When I heard the news, I ______(rush) to the college. 8. He ______(finish) the work long before we called him. 9. He usually ______(walk) to his office. 10. Before I go out, I ______(complete) the work.

VI. Combine the given pairs of sentences by using infinitives: (5 marks) 1. Sudha worked hard. She wanted to win the scholarship. 2. A conference was organized. The purpose was to discuss the role of education in eradicating poverty. 3. I will speak the truth. I am not afraid of it. 4. Everyone should do their duty. The country expects it. 5. He did not have even a rupee with him. He could not buy a loaf of bread.

VII. Fill in the blanks using appropriate verb forms: (10 marks) 1. The novelist and poet ______(is/are) no more. 2. The house, with its contents, ______(was/were) insured. 3. Slow and steady ______(win/wins) the race. 4. Many a man ______(has/have) been led astray by temptation. 5. The news ______(has/have) made all of us happy. 6. The number of survivors ______(is/are) not known. 7. One of the workers always ______(come/ comes) late. 8. Every man and woman ______(need/needs) these things. 9. Neither the principal nor the teachers ______(have/has) come. 10. The leader with all his supporters ______(is/are) canvassing for votes.

VIII. Write a letter : (10 marks) 1. Write a letter to a bookshop or publisher placing an order for some books for your class. (or) 2. Write a letter to a newspaper, on the evils of widespread alcohol retail shops. IX. Describe any two of the following, each in about 100 words: (2x5 = 10) 1. My College 2. India 3. A festival 4. The Railway station.

X. Make five words using the prefixes and suffixes with the words given below: (1 x5 = 5 ) ( ir, dis, im, ful, less, age, y) honest, power, pure, resistible, appear, match, cover, respect

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ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 15UGE05 UG SEMESTER - I PAPER : GENERAL ENGLISH - III COURSE – 05 – STREAM ‘B’ Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

I. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: (10 marks) a. “ A Slave‟s Dream” is a celebration of liberty and dignity. Discuss. b. What is the central message of Philip Larkin‟s poem “Next Please”?

II. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15 marks) a. Justify the title of the passage, “The Second Crucifixion”? b. Bring out the humour in the story „The Ant and the Grasshopper‟.

III. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15 marks) a. Consider “The Boy Comes home” as an anti – war comedy. b. How does S. Radhakrishnan emphasize the need to link science and technology with humanistic studies?

IV. Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below : (5 x 2 =10) a. Reaping and singing by herself; Stop here, or gently pass! i) Whom does the poet describe? ii) Name the poet. b. Only one ship is seeking us, a black Sailed unfamiliar, towing at her back A huge and birdless silence. i) What does the „black – sailed‟ ship symbolize? ii) Name the poem. c. But if it really was a Moslem, India is going to have one of the most ghastly massacres the world has ever seen‟. i) Who is the speaker? ii) What does the word „massacre‟ mean? d. Wide through the landscape of his dreams The lordly Niger flowed; i) Name the poem ii) What does „Niger‟ suggest? e. My dear uncle, this is holiday. Being in London is holiday. Buying an evening paper – wearing a waistcoat again – running after a bus – anything - it‟s all holiday. i) Who is the speaker? ii) What is the name of the uncle?

V. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words: ( 5 marks)

1. It took Grace a long time to ______to the city life ( Adopt / adapt) 2. Nehru‟s ______happens to be his favourite selection. ( epigraph / epitaph) 3. King Ashoka‟s ______was a peaceful period. ( reign / rein) 4. The ______of the national flag roused patriortic feelings in me. ( site / sight) 5. The foreigners show interest in watching the ______of our marriages. ( rights / rites) 2

VI. Combine the following sentences using the clues given in brackets(10)

1. He has no money. He cannot waste it. (use „infinitive‟) 2. They sell home appliances. They make a lot of profit (use „by‟) 3. She heard a strange noise. She opened a window (use „participle‟) 4. You finish the work. I will wait here. (use „until‟) 5. The night is dark. I won‟t go out alone. (use „so‟) 6. The teacher is very strict. He helps the students. (use „ but‟) 7. Alice was ill. She couldn‟t take the exam. (use „because‟) 8. The storm subsided. We went out for a walk. (use „having‟) 9. He is an actor. He is a writer (use „not only … but also‟) 10. Wait here. Go to the bus stop. (use „or‟)

VII. Transform the following sentences as directed: ( 10 marks)

1. This sofa is so expensive that I cannot buy it.( use too …to) 2. Character is more important than money. ( into positive) 3. A man who is responsible will succeed in life. ( into simple) 4. When he saw the dog, he ran away. ( into compound) 5. He has insulted me, but I will forgive him. ( into complex) 6. The night is beautiful. (into exclamation) 7. There is nothing worse than dishonesty. (into question) 8. The President inaugurated the function. (into Passive) 9. The report is being typed by Jessie. ( into active) 10. I will always remember this occasion. ( into negative)

VIII. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions: ( 5 marks)

1. ______she is very old, she goes to Church every day. 2. What would you do _____he did not help you? 3. There were more guests at the party ______I expected. 4. We must do the exercise _____the teacher comes. 5. ______you apologize, he won‟t talk to you

IX. Arrange the following sentences in the correct order: ( 5 marks)

A. I liked this Veranda very much. B. My mother arrived from the village with sack full of vessels. C. At night she sat down with me on the Veranda. D. I felt immensely satisfied with my choice of the house now. E. She was stocking the store – room and the kitchen.

X. James is going abroad for higher studies. His friend Richard accompanies him to the airport. Write a dialogue between them. (5)

XI. Expand any ONE of the following in about 150 words: (10)

1. Rome was not built in a day.

2. Look before you leap.

3. Honesty is the best policy.

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ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 15UGE06 UG SEMESTER - III PAPER : GENERAL ENGLISH - III COURSE – 06 – STREAM ‘A’

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. :

I. Answer any ONE of the following in about 200 words: (10 marks) 1. Analyse the theme of the poem , “The Mirror”. 2. How does Maya Angelou bring out the pitiable plight of the African Americans in a predominantly white state through her poem, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”.

II. Answer any ONE of the following in about 300 words: (15 marks) 1. How intensely does Anne portray the miserable life of the Jewish community under the Nazis? 2. Write a critical appreciation of the story, “Marriage is a Private Affair”.

III. Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below them in a sentence each: (5 x 2 =10) 1. She found me roots of relish sweet, And honey wild, and manna dew, i) What is „Manna‟? ii) Who says these words and to whom?

2. He is not good, and if not powerful, He is not God?- i) Who does „He‟ stand for? ii) Who is the speaker?

3. For those whom thou think‟st thou does overthrow Die not, poor death; nor yet canst thou kill me i) Explain the passage ii) Why is Death considered „poor‟?

4. He send word to Littlewood that they must have a discussion after all i) Who is referred to by „he‟? ii) Why was Littlewood called?

5. It‟s this blasted cold. If I stop walking I shall freeze. I‟m dying of hunger and cold i) What is the name of the speaker? ii) Give the meaning of “blasted”.

IV. Degrees of Comparison (5 marks) 1. A foolish friend is not so good as a wise enemy. (change into comparative degree) 2. No other fruit is as sweet as Mango. (Change into superlative degree) 3. Very few buildings in the world are as beautiful as the Tajmahal (Change in to comparative degree) 4. Diamond is one of the most precious stones (change into positive degree) 5. Shakespeare is greater than any other English poet. (Change into superlative degree)

V. Rewrite the following sentences in Direct / Indirect Speech:(5 marks) 1. Johnson said, “ I am working hard for the examination”. 2. Arun said to me, “When will you return”? 3. He said to me, “ Do you play football”? 4. I said to the teacher, “Please explain this question to me”. 5. He exclaimed with sorrow that he was undone.

VI. Frame sentences using the following idioms: (5 marks) 1. Gift of the gab - 2. A square deal - 3. Fast living - 4. A burning question - 5. The lion‟s share -

VII. Choose the right phrasal verbs from the alternatives given: (5 marks) 1. How did you ______(come across/ come by ) that rare Persian carpet? 2. She took two weeks to ______(get over / get through) the shock. 3. We need two more players to ______(make for / make up) the team. 4. Don‟t ______( put on / put off) that injuired expression. 5. Please ______(call in / call off) at the store to pick up my grocery.

VIII. Read each sentence to find if there is any error in it, Write only the letter A / B / C/ D / E (10 marks)

1. I enjoyed / during my / stay in / England / No error. A B C D E

2. The major / along with / his soldiers / were killed in the field/ No error. A B C D E

3. One should / always / take care / of his health / No error A B C D E

4. He looks at everything / from/ their / best side / No error. A B C D E

5. Page after page / of Gita were read / and it gave great consolation / A B C to the mind / No error D E

6. There was / a number of conferences / which produced little / A B C of practical value / No error. D E

7. Yavanika is one / of the latest / addition to good drama / which appeared A B C D In recent times / No error E

8. A first European sailor / to come to India / in modern times / A B C was Vasco Da Gama / No error D E

9. How to solve the problems / is the main concern / of the organizers/ A B C at the moment / No error D E

10. Everyone of the survivors / of the ill/ fated aircraft have told/ A B C the same story / No error D E

IX. Rewrite the following sentences with necessary correction: (10)

1. I am very thirsty, give me little water to drink.

2. No king in that period was so intensely involved in the welfare of his people as king Ashoka. 3. My brother said that he preferred the white shirt than the black one. 4. I have hunted and shot myself so I know what it is like. 5. She eagerly wishes to help me. 6. The lecture to be held in the auditorium tomorrow was open to the public and free of charge. 7. Never I have listened to such beautiful music as the piece we heard on the radio last night. 8. May I know whom you Wish to see now? 9. An old man in the crowd warned Julius Caesar from the danger of death on a certain day. 10. She was able to free herself with her debts.

X. Read the following passage and select the correct word from the alternatives to fill in the blanks. Write only the answers. Do not write the whole passage given (5 marks) The life of nations, as of men is a great ___1___of experience, which ___2__ used, results in social progress and improvement. Like men, nations are purified and ____3____ by trials. Some of ____4____ most glorious chapters in their history are those containing the records of ___5____ by means of which their character has been developed. 1. length, quality, trial, treasury 2. freely, fully, really, wisely 3. developed, followed, strengthened, simplified 4. the, a, an, that 5. searches, sufferings, trials, virtues

XI. Make a précis of the following passage (10marks) Pride is the natural opponent of patience. Pride is always boasting, always talking, so it's impossible to hear what anyone else is saying. Pride makes you think you are the knowledgeable one, the intelligent one, the better one. Pride makes you closed so that you lose the chance to receive. Pride is quick to take positions, judge and see things from an egoistic perspective. Patience is the loosening of pride. As you practice loosening and letting go of the attachments you have, for example being too attached to material possessions or to people or emotions or your view of the world, then you will begin to replace pride with humility. If you are still attached to your body, your looks, youth, wealth or anything, there's no way you can be humble. Letting go will open up your mind and your heart to the wonderful lessons life has to offer you. It will take you off the defensive because you will begin to see that these lessons are never designed to hurt or humiliate you, or to make you feel embarrassed. If you can accept yourself for who you are , then every moment in life becomes an opportunity or simply an experience along the way. With humility, whatever you want to know, whatever people say, you listen and accept it and , in this way you develop much faster than someone with pride

XII. Write a short essay on any ONE of the following in about 200 words: (10)

1. An adventurous Journey. 2. The pen is mightier than the sword. 3. Environmental pollution.

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ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI - 627 002. SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER – 2016 12ENEC51 UG. SEMESTER - V

PAPER : ECC-GRAMMAR AND USAGE

Time : 3 Hrs. MAX. MARKS: 100

Reg. No. : PART – A I. Fill in the blanks with suitable verbs: (may, must, has, have, can, shall, do, dare, ought to, used to) (10)

1. This room______four doors. 2. You______a brother. 3. They______their work well. 4. He______go tomorrow. 5. I______speak English. 6. A judge______be upright. 7. ______we go out? 8. We______to work hard. 9. She______go to the temple every morning. 10. How______you ride a cycle without brakes?

II Say in the case of each of the following sentences whether it is Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative or Exclamatory: (5)

1. Who has done this? 2. Shut the door. 3. How hot it is! 4. The sun does not move round the earth. 5. Is your father a doctor?

III Fill in the blanks with the right alternative: (5)

1. He had a bag of ______(rice, rices) 2. Houses are often made of ______(stone, stones) 3. We have received no______(information, informations) 4. He gave us some good______(advice, advices) 5. A large amount of______(gold, golds) is used for making ornaments.

IV Fill in the blanks with the correct form of adjectives: (elder, oldest, last, latest, nearest) (5)

1. We took the thief to the ______police station. 2. He is my______brother. 3. He is the ______man in the village. 4. This is the ______news. 5. He lives in the ______house.

V Fill up the blanks with appropriate prepositions: (5)

1. He is ______England these days. 2. The battle was fought______panipat. 3. He divided his property______his two sons. 4. The Rajputs quarreled______themselves. 5. She jumped ______the wall.

VI Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs: (5)

1. They ______( have been, was) here since last week. 2. Last Sunday we______(went, have gone) to visit some friends. 3. I______(wrote, am writing) a letter now. 4. ______(Are, Am) you going to learn French? 5. Nobody______(is knowing, knows) what will happen.

VII Fill in the blanks with suitable articles: (5)

1. Today is ______hottest day of the month. 2. Akbar was______wise king. 3. I saw______elephant yesterday. 4. Honesty is ______best policy. 5. Gold is______precious metal.

VIII Fill in the blanks with suitable question tags: (5)

1. He came late, ______? 2. They don't go to school, ______? 3. They were very tired, ______? 4. You can speak hindi, ______? 5. He is a very important person, ______?

IX Punctuate the following: (5)

The traveler said can you tell me the way to the nearest inn yes said the peasant

X a) Change the following simple sentences into complex sentences by changing the underlined words or phrases into clauses: (5)

1. She hoped to win the first prize. 2. A liar is seldom trusted. 3. He told us the time of his arrival. 4. You may go anywhere. 5. On seeing the snake, I ran away.

b)Change the following compound sentences into simple sentences: (5)

1. He took his hat and set off. 2. The sun rose and the fog disappeared. 3. He finished his work and returned home. 4. You must not be late or you will be fired. 5. Either you must confess your fault or you will be punished.

c) Change the following complex sentences into simple sentences: (5)

1. No one knows when he died. 2. We saw the place where Shakespeare was born. 3. This is the place where the rebels meet. 4. We eat that we may live. 5. Because she was ill she stayed at home.

XI Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into a simple sentence: (5)

1. The weather was fine. We went for a walk. 2. He did not succeed. He had made every effort. 3. Health is very important. It must not be neglected. 4. Mr. Brown is my teacher. He always tells the truth. 5. Beware of false friends. This is of first importance.

XII Change the following sentences as directed: (5)

1. She sings very sweetly. (into Exclamatory) 2. What a piece of work is man! (into Assertive) 3. When can her glory fade? (into Assertive) 4. I am not so rich as he (into Affirmative) 5. He tried every plan (into negative)

XIII Fill in the blanks with the correct form of Degrees of comparison: (5)

1. He is as______(Strong, stronger, strongest) as Hercules. 2. Iron is ______( useful, more useful, most useful) than any other metal. 3. Bombay is the ______( big, bigger, biggest) town in India. 4. No other country in the world is so ______(rich, richer, richest) as America. 5. Asoka was one of the ______(great, greater, greatest) of kings.

XIV Change the following into indirect speech: (5)

1. He proved, "The earth is round". 2. The servant says, "Tea is ready". 3. Tom said, "My pen is lost". 4. I said to the boys, "You should do your duty". 5. The leader said, "I will fight now or never".

XV Change the following into Direct speech: (5)

1. The captain commanded his men to stand at ease. 2. He ordered his servant to do as he was told. 3. He requested him to wait there till he returned. 4. The doctor advised the students to take exercise regularly. 5. The king commanded them to bring the prisoner before him.

XVI Change the Active voice into passive voice: (5)

1. The boy caught a fish. 2. Valmiki wrote 'The Ramayana'. 3. He has fought a good fight. 4. They called him a fool. 5. Someone has picked his pocket.

XVII Change the passive voice into Active voice: (5)

1. The sky is covered with clouds. 2. His purse was stolen. 3. This sonnet was written by Milton. 4. Fields were being ploughed by the farmers when it began to rain. 5. Sweets are distributed to school children.

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