B.Com. (Part (Semester
Examination, 2018
(CBCS Pattern)
English (Compulsory)
(Golden Petals)
Day and Date Monday, 3-12-2018 Max. Marks 70
Time 2.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
1. Rewrite the following sentences by choosing the correct alternatives. 14
Charlie Chaplin's first film was
Making a Living The Little Tramp
Kid Auto Races The Tramp
Through the gates of the Chaplin entered the movies at the
age of 25.
London Studio Moving Picture World
New York Magazine Keystone Company
Shanti Tigga rose to fame because of being the first in the
army.
Trainee Female marksman
Female jawan Poinstman
Yama granted Nachiketa the second boon because of his
nature.
Clever Cunning Unselfish Cool
Nachiketa waited for the God of Death for three days by
Meditating Reading
Singing Mourning
Women were allowed to join the armed forces only as officers in the
unit.
Combat Non-combat
Fighter Family
Set P
SLR-CO 1 *SLRCO1*
The story of Nachiketa is from one of the most popular
Upanishads Mythology
Religious stories Modern texts
The poem Find no Peace' deals with the narrator's dilemma about
concepts.
Confusing Opposite Emotional Primary
The poem 'Success is Counted Sweetest' was written by Emilie Dickenson
in 1859 and published
in London after independence
in the same year in 1864
10) This book is not yours. (Use suitable possessive pronoun of

my mine his yours
11) Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world. The underlined word is
a noun.
common proper abstract collective
12) The guest speaker spoke impressively for two hours. The underlined
verb is
transitive intransitive
in present tense primary
13) Do you use umbrella or a raincoat when it rains
the an
a none of the given
14) She for Delhi next Monday. (Use correct tense form)
is leaving left leaving was leaving
2. Answer any four of the following questions in brief 16
How did Charlie Chaplin get the role in his first film Explain how the film
makers felt about his performance.
Describe the difference between Chaplin's on screen and off screen
personas.
What is special about Shanti Tigga being a jawan in the army
Set P
*SLRCO1* SLR-CO 1
Describe the mysterious circumstances which led to the tragic death of
Shanti Tigga.
What did Nachiketa ask for the three boons granted to him by the God of
death
Describe Viswajet Yajna performed by Vijasrawas.
3. Answer any two of the following 12
Explain the term 'communication'. Give four points each to explain what do
we communicate and why do we communicate
'Appropriate words are important to convey thoughts and messages
effectively'. Illustrate by writing a paragraph using suitable words to give
directions to your friend in order to help him to reach college from his house.
(Imagine the route)
Explain the conflicting emotions in the poem Find no Peace'. Why does
the poet not find peace
What does the colour 'purple' symbolize in the poem 'Success is Counted
Sweetest' Explain with reference to the following lines
"Not one of all the purple Host
Who took the Flag today
Can tell the definition so clear of victory
As he defeated-dying . . ."
4. Answer any one of the following questions. 14
What are the essentials of Effective Communication Explain with reference
to the Approach.
OR
Describe the communication cycle giving details of the different stages and
parts involved in the communication process.
5. What is non-verbal communication Write a detailed note on the different
forms of non-verbal communication and explain the merits and demerits of
Body Language. 14