Nalanda Open University
Annual Exam 2016
I.A/I.Sc./I.Com, Part-II
Language Literaure (English), Paper-II
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer all question. The figure in the margin indicate full marks.
1. Write an esay in about 250 words on any one of the following:- 20
A Book Fair you have visited School Days
Clean India News Papers
Traffic in Patna
2. Write a letter to your friend informaing him/her how you enjoyed your Summer Vacation. 15
Or
Write a request letter to the Registrar of Nalanda Open University to issue a duplicate marksheet
to you.
3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions 5
I read ……………………… pleasure.
He heard it ……………………. the radio.
The box is …………………….. the table.
We should be kind ……………………. animals.
He has been absent ………………….. a week.
4. Fill in the blanks with determiners 5
Could you bring ………………… books I left in the garden?
The doctor advised me to eat ………………… apple every morning.
I haven't got ………………. pictures in my bedroom.
She gave a banana to …………… child.
………………….. cherries are delicious.
5. Change the following into Passive Voice 5
He Sings a song.
Are you writing a letter?
The teacher taught English for one period.
I will finish the job by the end of this week.
The are reapairing the house.
6. Change the following into Indirect Speech 5
He said, "Where is she going"?
The teacher said, "Read the question carefully".
Ram said, "I am going to take part in the essay competition".
The officer to the clerk, "Bring me the recent circular on disaster management".
The father said to his son, "Always do good to others".
7. Use the following words in your own sentences:- 5
Continuous Daffodils
Mission Importance
Provide
8. Fill in the blanks. With or 'have as the case may be in the following 5
I ……………….. go to the doctor today.
If you are unable to come tomorrow you ……………… inform me.
You …………….. finish your home work before you go to play.
I ……………….. leave now, it is getting late.
You ………………… repair this tap now.
9. Fill in the appropriate verbs 5
Here …………………. the three cakes you ordered.
The cattle …………….. grazing in the field.
Two of the boys ………………….. gone home.
Each of these dresses …………………… beautiful.
The police ………………………. searched the house.
10. Translate the following into English