PARK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
HS 8251 TECHNICAL ENGLISH
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INTERNAL TEST 1
KEY ANSWER
PART
A
1. Write definition for the
following:
a) Operating system:
An operating system is
the primary software that manages all the hardware and other software on a
computer. (Or)
An operating system is low-level
software that supports a computer’s basic functions, such as scheduling tasks
and controlling peripherals. (Or)
An operating system is software
that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common
services for computer programmes
b) I pod:
An I- pod is a portable
MP 3 player that can play music downloaded from the internet. (Or)
An I-pod is a portable music player.
(Or)
An I-pod a small
portable digital audio player capable of storing thousands of tracks downloaded
from the internet or transferred from a CD (OR)
An I-pod is a portable
electronic device, which allows users to upload and play music.
2. Write purpose statement for the
following:
a) Social media
The purpose of social media is to
connect people socially on the internet. (OR)
The purpose of social
media is to communicate with other people and promote business. (Or)
The purpose of social media is to
share information and ideas in a variety of ways.(or)
The purpose of social media is to create
and share contact.
b) Laser technology:
The
purpose of laser technology is to use it for many applications, including
surgery and weaponry.
3. Write extended definition:
a) library:
A
library is a room/building where books are kept. It is a store house of books.
It is pa temple of learning. It is a place for acquiring knowledge. It provides
various sources of information for reading in its premises as well as borrowing
for home. The collection of library includes books, manuscripts, magazines,
periodicals, and various other forms.
Wide range of books are stored in a library and well organized in
bookshelves. Library is an important part of every educational institution.
b)
Browser:
A browser is an
application programme that provides a way to look at and interact with all the
information on the World Wide Web. It is a short form for web browser. A
browser is used primarily for displaying and accessing web-sites on the
internet. It is a client programme that uses HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer
Protocol) to make request of web servers throughout the internet on behalf of
the browser user. It is a software programme that allows the user to locate
access and display web pages.
4. Match:
a)
profuse in
large amount
b)
communication transmittable
c)
archeology study
of the past
d)
offering something
that is given to God
5. Make compound nouns for the
following expressions:
a)
transport on road road transport
b)
bill for electricity electricity bill
6. Fill in the blanks with correct
verb form:
a)
A pack of cards is missing
b)
Some of the music were boring
7. Write compound words with the
given combination:
a)
verb+ noun: show room play ground bath
room playboy post man
b)
noun+ gerund: air conditioning book binding bird watching horse
riding
8. Make sentences expressing
purpose using the hints given below:
a)
Lactometer- measure the purity of milk
The
purpose of lactometer is to measure the purity of milk.(or)
A
lactometer is used to measure the purity of milk.
b)
clock show the time
of the day
The
purpose of a clock is to show the time of the day.( or)
A
clock is used to show the time of the day.
9. Choose the most suitable word in
the given context:
a)
He is fond of cracking jokes
b)
I saw a flock of
sheep in the field
10. Expand the nominal compounds:
a)
chain reaction A reaction in a chain
b)computer
network A network of computer
PART
B
11. Write a set of eight instructions
for washing clothes manually
Instructions on how to wash the
clothes manually
1.
Take a bucket of water.
2.
Add required amount of detergent.
3.
Mix the detergent and water well.
4.
Put the dirty (soiled) clothes in it soak them in it for an hour or two.
5.
Scrub (rub hard with a brush and water) the clothes.
6.
Take out the clothes and rinse them in clean water.
7.
Wring (squeeze and twist to force
liquid from) out water and put them in the sun to dry.
8.
Collect the clothes safely after they are being dried.
12. Prepare a checklist for
conducting sports day in your college.
A checklist for conducting sports
day in my college.
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Have
I checked the marking of the ground for all the sports events?
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Is
the stage for inauguration and prize distribution ready?
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Have
I sent a circular to all the students informing them of the sports day?
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Have
I fixed the chief guest for inauguration and prize distribution?
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Do
I have enough members to act as referees, umpires and judges and volunteers?
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Have
I arranged for first-aid kit accessible at the venue?
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Have
I arranged for the availability of drinking water at the venue?
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Are
the prizes for the winners, mementoes for the chief guest ready?
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Have
I printed the required number of certificates?
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Have
nominated persons to write the certificates for prize winners?
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Have
I made arrangements for the public address system?
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Have
I made arrangements for refreshment for the chief guest and volunteers?
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Have
I made arrangements for replacing the chairs and dismantling the stage?
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13.
Assume that you are the chairman of the students’ council in your college. You
have received a copy of the Anti-Ragging act from your principal. Write a set
of eight recommendations to your fellow mates not to indulge in Ragging.
A set of eight recommendations to
my fellow mates not to indulge in Ragging.
1.
You should treat your juniors as your friends.
2.
You are advised to give due respect to your juniors.
3.
You should remember that ragging in any form is a criminal offence.
4.
You should mingle with juniors freely without showing any reservation.
5.
It is advisable not to tease any one in your college.
6.
You should not force anyone to do your personal work.
7.
You have no right to inflict any punishment upon your juniors.
8.
You should not use any offensive words against others.
9.
You should not mentally or physically torture anybody
10.
You should not hesitate to inform the authorities if you come across any
incident of ragging.
