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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION GENERAL ENGLISH
THIRD SEMESTER NOVEMBER 2017
16UEL3GE05/EL3070 ENGLISH FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT
Date: 02-11-2017 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
I. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
The Frogs were living as happy as could be in a marshy swamp that just suited them; they went splashing
about caring for nobody and nobody troubling with them. But some of them thought that this was not right,
that they should have a king and a proper constitution, so they determined to send up a petition to Jove to
give them what they wanted. "Mighty Jove," they cried, "send unto us a king that will rule over us and keep
us in order." Jove laughed at their croaking, and threw down into the swamp a huge Log, which came down
splashing into the swamp. The Frogs were frightened out of their lives by the commotion made in their
midst, and all rushed to the bank to look at the horrible monster; but after a time, seeing that it did not move,
one or two of the boldest of them ventured out towards the Log, and even dared to touch it; still it did not
move. Then the greatest hero of the Frogs jumped upon the Log and commenced dancing up and down upon
it, thereupon all the Frogs came and did the same; and for some time the Frogs went about their business
every day without taking the slightest notice of their new King Log lying in their midst. But this did not suit
them, so they sent another petition to Jove, and said to him, "We want a real king; one that will really rule
over us." Now this made Jove angry, so he sent among them a big Stork that soon set to work gobbling them
all up. Then the Frogs repented when it was too late.
1. How did the frogs live in the swamp?
2. What was the petition sent to Jove?
3. What did the frogs do when the log was dropped?
4. What type of king did the frogs expected to have?
5. What does the story teach you?
II. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
Once there was a village named Singapuram. There lived a carpenter named Kasi. He had a younger
son who is five years old. His name was Vasu. Kasi's father Ramu was too old and he also stayed with them
in their house. Kasi began to think that his father is of no use to him since he became too old and unable to
do any work. Kasi always spoke angrily to his father. Ramu was old man and he remained silently whenever
Kasi spoke in anger. One day, Kasi gave food in a clay plate for his father to eat. Being too old, Ramu was
not able to hold the clay plate properly. He dropped it down and the clay plate broke off. Kasi became so
much angry and scolded his father. Vasu observed this.
The next day, Kasi gave a new clay plate. He went to work. When he came back, he was angry to see
the new clay plate also broken into pieces. He scolded his father badly and warned him, "Hey old man, if
you break the next clay plate also, there will be no food for you and you have to leave the house". Vasu was
listening to his father's words silently. Next day, in the evening, he came back to home after his work. He
saw his son Vasu doing some work with his carpentry tools. He became surprised to see this and happily he
went near him, Kasi asked Vasu" What are you doing my son?" Vasu replied "Dad, I am making a wood
plate for you. When you become old, I will give you this wood plate so that you will not break it and I do
not have to send you out of the house." Kasi realized his mistake on hearing his son's words. He felt sorry
for hurting his old ageed father. He apologised to his father for his mistakes and his angry words. Kasi, Vasu
and his grandfather went into home to have a nice dinner together.
1. What did Kasi think about his father?
2. How did Kasi treat his father?
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3. What happened to the new clay plate Kasi gave to his father?
4. What lesson did Kasi learn from his son?
5. What is your responsibility as a son to your parents?
III. Answer any FIVE of the following questions in about 50 words each:
1. Where did the couple live in the story, The Magic Moneybag?
2. What was special about the empty bag?
3. How did chrysalis teach a lesson to the ant?
4. Why did the master punish the third servant?
5. How did the animals distract the mother Bear?
6. What is the contest between the sun and the wind?
7. Why did the stork invite the fox for dinner?
8. Why the six visually challenged men were wrong about their understanding of Elephant?
IV. Answer any FOUR of the following questions in about 200 words each: (4x10
9. Describe the life of the woodcutter and his wife before and after getting the magic moneybag.
10. How did Aniz teach a lesson to the landlord?
11. Explain the steps taken by the animals to bring the bag of heat to the lower world.
12. Do you agree with decision taken by the father in the story, The Mysore Lake? Give your reasons.
13. What did the three servants do with the talents given by their master? Explain.
14. Explain the characteristics of a successful manager with the reference to Superior and Subordinate
story.
V. Write a paragraph on any ONE of the following topic in about 100 words.
15. How will you take your success and failure?
16. How important is decision making in your life?
VI. Answer the following questions: (10 Marks)
1. Convert the following sentences.
a. Ravi speaks well in English.(change into negative).
b. They didn't use mobile phone in the class yesterday. (Change in to affirmative)
c. He has bought a car (change into Passive voice)
d. He will sent the message tomorrow. (change into Passive voice)
2. Fill in the blanks with suitable verb forms.
a. I (meet) the doctor last night.
b. My friends (talk) during the cultural programme yesterday.
c. Raaji new dresses for Diwali next week.
d. Harish (live) in Chennai since 2007.
3. Fill in the blanks with suitable Adverbs/ Adjectives
a. I have a phone.
b. She talked to me
VII. Observe the following picture and write TEN sentences. (10 Marks)
(For Visually Challenged Students: Write ten sentences on the topic child labour.)

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