technical English Class test 3 Answers

PARK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, KANIYUR 641659

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

HS8251 TECH NICAL ENGLISH      CLASS TEST 3      17.2.2020

1. Define the following terms     (4x1=4)

                1. a crane

                2. firewall

                3. accelerator

                4. mercury

2. Expand the following compound nouns            (4X1=4)

                1. solar radiation

                2. rural project

                3. metal detector

                4. community garden

3. Your friend is going to take part in an intercollegiate sports tournament. Write eight instructions

                That has to be given to your friend before he/she leaves.            (8)

4. Write a checklist that a building authority should take care to avoid accidents   (8)

5. Neatness        (1)

6. Total                 (25)

Answers:

1.Definitions

                1. A crane is a large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects.                              (OR)

                 1. A crane is a tall bird with long thin legs and a long neck.

                2. Fire wall is a patrician designed to inhibit or prevent the spread of fire.             (OR)

                2. Fire wall is a network system designed to protect from unauthorized access.

                3. An accelerator is a device typically a foot pedal which controls the speed of vehicle’s engine.

                3. An accelerator is a person or thing that causes something to happen or develop more quickly

4. Mercury is a silver white poisonous heavy metallic element used in batteries, scientific instruments.

2. Compound nouns:

                1. solar radiation               radiation from the sun

                2. rural project                  A project for rural area

                3. metal detector             A detector for detecting metal objects

                4. community garden     A garden common for community/ A garden raised by a community.

3. Instructions;

                Instructions for my friend who is going to take part in an intercollegiate tournament

1. Practice well before the tournament.

2. Keep your body fit.

3. Eat healthy food

4. Reach the venue in time

5. Report the officials well ahead of time

6. Note down the scheduled time of the events that you are going to take part.

7. Don’t forget to take your ID

8. Don’t resort to any unfair means to win the event.

4. Check list

                A check list for avoiding accidents by a building authority

		YES	NO
01	Have I checked all the electrical wiring for any leakage of current?	√
02	Have I installed proper fuse – boxes at proper places?	√
03	Have I installed fire- extinguishers at vulnerable points?	√
04	Have I displayed a’ No- smoking ‘notice at prominent places?	√
05	Have I checked the laborers’ wearing helmets and safety shoes?	√
06	Have I arranged to post watchmen at the strategic  points?	√
07	Is there a first aid kit available at the work site?	√
08	Are the workmen given proper safety instructions?	√