Purpose statements

HS 8251 TECHNICAL ENGLISH

PURPOSE STATEMENTS

LEARNING MATERIAL

PREPARED BY

C.GOVINDASWAMY

AP/HOD/ ENGLISH

Expressing purpose:

1. So ( that)

‘So that’ is usually followed by can, could, will, and would:

            1. The police locked the door so that no one could get in.

            2. He got a visa so that he can travel to the U.S.A.

            3. He decided to study in England so that he could practice his English.

2. Infinitive of purpose: to

            1. Arun went to England to study Engineering.

            2. He is looking for a part - time job to earn some pocket money.

3. In order to/ so as to

These are more formal ways of expressing purpose.

            1. Scientists used only local materials in order to/ so as to save money.

            2. She wakes up early in order to be on time for work.

            3. They visited him so as to offer their condolences for the death of his wife.

4. So as not to/ in order not to

We use ‘so as not to’/ ‘in order not to’ to express purpose in the negative form.

            1. They woke up early in order not to be late.

            2. She exercises regularly so as not to get fat.

            3. Concentrate on your exercise so as not to make any mistakes.

5. For

‘For’ describes how something is used.

            1. This button is for starting the engine.

            2. These seats are for the VIP’s to sit.

Examples:

1. Write purpose statements for the following:

1) hammer       2) barometer

Answer:

1. A hammer is used to fix any object to the base using a nail. (or)

1. a. The purpose of a hammer is to fix any object to the base using a nail.

2. A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure. ( or)

2. a. The purpose of a barometer is to measure atmospheric pressure.

Example 2

Make purpose statement for the following: safety valve.

Answer:

1. The purpose of a safety valve os to release excess pressure. ( or)

1.a. The safety valve is used to release excess pressure.

Note:

You can begin your answer in any one of the following ways:

1. The purpose of a + object + is to+…………

2. The+object+ is used to +…………….

Don’t combine both as in the following:

The purpose of a safety valve is used to release excess pressure ( wrong)

More examples:

Make sentences expressing purpose, using the hints given:

1. Catalyst       : speeds up chemical process

Answer:

A catalyst is used to speed up a chemical process. (or)

The purpose of a catalyst is to speed up a chemical process.

2. Aerial          : receives broadcast signals

Answer:

An aerial is used to receive broadcast signals. (or)

The purpose of an aerial is to receive broadcast signals.

Further examples:

1. Write purpose statements:  

            a) refrigerator              b) washing machine                c) constructing a by- pass road

Answers:

a) The purpose of a refrigerator is to preserve food items.

b) The purpose of a washing machine is to wash and dry clothes.

c) The purpose of constructing a by- pass road is to reduce traffic.

2. Write purpose statements for the following:          a) cell- phone               b) computer

Answers:

a) The purpose of a cell-phone is to make communication easier and immediate.

b) The purpose of a computer is to perform mathematical and scientific tasks and to store information.

PARK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, KANIYUR

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

HS 8251- TECHNICAL ENGLISH

PURPOSE STATEMENTS

ASSIGNMENT 1

NAME:…………………………………….                          REGISTER NO: ……………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Write purpose statements for the following:

            1. aircraft:        to transport travelers from one place to another via air.

            2. train:            to transport people and goods over railway tracks

            3. rocket:         to carry satellites into space.

            4. painting iron parts: protection from rust

            5. experiment: demonstrate a principle

            6. camera:        taking photographs

2. Answer the questions using the pattern: to/ in order to/ so as to/ + verb

            1. Why did he study engineering?

            2. Why do people study medicine?

            3. Why is drinking water filtered?

            4. Why are dams built?

3. Join each of the following using: to/ in order to/ so as to

            1, He fitted a silencer. He wanted to reduce the noise of the exhaust.

            2. I wanted to stop the car. I applied the brake.

            3. He wanted to check the oil in the engine. He used the dip stick.

            4. He wanted to start the engine. He pressed the switch.

4. Rewrite the following into sentences indicating purpose:

            1. a clock                     to show time of the day

            2. a calendar                to show the days

            3. a flow chart             to represent a process as a series of steps

            4. a litmus test             to identify acids and alkalis.

           

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?	√

                               

Sample answers for questions in the question bank for Internal test 3

THIRD INTERNAL TEST

HS 82 51 TECHNICAL ENGLISH

QUESTION BANK

ANSWERS

1.SYNONYMS

Juvenile                               immature                           

Austere                                                strict

Ponderous                          unwieldy            

Cogent                                 convincing

2. Match the synonyms:

Column A                                            Column B

Target                                                   objective; result aimed at

Comprehensive                                                including all

Array                                                     arrangement

Inedible                                               unfit to eat

2.CONDITIONALS

2. Complete the following conditional sentences:

1) If only he had attended the interview,  he would have got the appointment ( type 3)

   If only he had attended the interview,  he would have got the placement order

2 If you study well/ If you prepare well,you will get good marks in your examination( type 1)

3) If I were a bird, I would fly( type 2)

4)) Had I known the result, I would have informed you.( type 3)

5)) If I had applied, I  would get the job.( type 2)

6) He will win the trophy if he plays well.( type 1)

7 If the boy does not practice, he will not pass/ cannot pass/will not win.

8) If there had been good rains,  ………………………….( try to get the answer by yourself)

For your memory:

Type 1 : If you play well, you will win the match (if clause: present; main clause : future)

Type 2: If you played well, you would win the match( if clause: past; main clause would + present verb)

Type 2=3: If you had played well, you would have won the match.( If clause: past perfect; main clause:would+have+ past participle of the verb)

3.REPORTED SPEECH

3. Change the following dialogue into reported speech.

a)  Gokul: Do you know that Arun had met with an accident and is in hospital?

Gokul asked Ram if he knew that Arun had met with an accident and was in hospital.

 Ram:     Oh! Is he badly hurt? Which hospital is he in?

Ram inquired Gokul in a disbelieving tone whether Arun was badly hurt. He further wanted to know which hospital he was in

b) He said to his mother,’ Do you know how to answer the question?’

He asked  his mother if/ whether she knew how to answer the question.

c) Stephen: ‘At the moment computers have an advantage of speed but they show no sign of intelligence.’

Stephen remarked that at the moment computers had an advantage of speed but they showed no sign of intelligence.

d) The announcer said, ‘The Cher an Express is late by two hours.

The announcer informed that the Cheran express is late by two hours.

4.CLAUSE

4. Combine the two given sentences using an appropriate clause:

a) The  IT company is started in Bangalore. It will offer job to the professionals.

The IT company which is started in Bangalore will offer job to the professnals.

b) The man drove the car very fast on the highway. He met with an accident.

The man who drove the car very fast on the highway met with an accident.

c) He is demoted. The reason is known to all.

The reason for which he is demoted is known to all.

d) I know. He is honest

I know that he is honest.

e) Smitha got less marks. She didn’t study well.

Smitha who did not study well got less marks.

f) The roads were slippery. It rained heavily yesterday.

As it rained heavily yesterday, the roads were slippery.

g) He ate the sandwiches. He made them.

He ate the sandwiches which he had made

h) I met Sam in the seminar. He is a teacher.

I met Sam who is a teacher, in the seminar.

5.VERBAL ANALYSIS

Select the pair of words which has the same relationship as denoted in the question as example:

a) Distance: mile::   Liquid: litre

(Liquid: litre, Weight: scale, Fame: television, Bushel: corn)

b) Passengers: aero plane:: Students: class room

( Birds: nest, Audience : theatre, Sailors: submarine, Students: class room)

c) after: before:: , successor: predecessor

( present: past, contemporary: historic, successor: predecessor, First: second

d) Robbery: thief:: Hostage: kidnapper

(Hostage: kidnapper, forgery: counterfeit, Capture : fugitive, sabotage: plunderer)

f) Water: Reservoir:: Money: Bank

( Oil: Fuel, Money: Bank, Lake: ocean, Beach: inlet)

g) People: democracy:: Wealthy: Plutocracy

( Group: Autocracy, Wealthy: Plutocracy, Miser: Oligarchy, Representative: Socialism)

h) Musician: Orchestra::

( Player: team, Actor: screen, Desk: Office, Mechanic: car

i) Ten: Decimal:: Two: Binary

( Seven: Septet, Five: quince, Four: Quartet, Two: Binary)

PART B

ESSAY

. Write an essay not more than 350 words on any one of the topic given below:

1) Colleges and universities should require their students to spend at least one semester studying in a foreign country

2) How can social media bullying be prevented?

You can find the answers for the above two questions at the fag end of the work book

Pages (AULSQP19,20)

3) Write an essay on the importance of forest resources and on the measures that you would recommend preserving forest resources.

4) Write an essay on the types of cyber crimes and the ways to curb them in 500 words.

5) Write an essay  analyzing whether technology is a boon or a ban in about 500  words.

Hints for Essay writing:

1. An analysis essay examines a topic by breaking it down into smaller parts.

Remember that an essay includes an introduction, one or more body paragraphs and a conclusion

Introduction:

This paragraph should make the reader interested in your topic. It usually includes a’ hook’ to catch the reader’s attention. It also provides background information or general statements about the topic.

Body paragraphs

For each body paragraph include a topic sentence that states the topic  of the paragraph nd the controlling idea. Add supporting sentences that provide as much detail as possible to fully develop  your ideas. Often transition words like first, in addition, and for example are used to show the relationship between supporting ideas.

Conclusion

The conclusion brings the essay to a close.

REPORT

1)You are working as the Technical Manager in a software company, Hidalco Inc. There was a fire accident in your warehouse which resulted in the damage of goods stored there. Your MD asks you to investigate the cause of the accident and send a report (or)

2) Your college administration wants to find what students feel about your college’s environment and facilities. As student advisor you have been asked to conduct a survey among students about college infra structure and environment. Conduct a survey on these topics and submit a report to your dean.

Answers for the above two questions are provided in your work book. Refer pages AULSQP 20,21,22,23, and 24

3) Study the feasibility of opening a departmental store in a fast developing area in the suburbs of your city. Submit the report to the director of ‘Trust Departmental store’ which has outlets in many parts of the state.

4) Prepare a report on the accident that happened in the construction site of a multy- storied building to be submitted to the Managing Director, Hi- Tech builders. Give suitable recommendations to avert such accidents in future.

Template for report writing:

1. Title page

Sample:

A detailed report on the causes of fire accident that happened on5 April 2019 in our ware house Submitted to: The Managing Director Hidalco inc. software company Submitted by Murugesan Technical manager Submitted on 12 April 2019

2. To: The Managing director

3.Title: A detailed report on the causes of fire accident that happened in the ware house on 5 April2019

4. Terms of reference/ introduction: Why the report/ to whom the report/ scope of the report

4. procedure:places visited/ persons interviewed/ data collected/ etc.

5. findings: very important. State all your findings

6. conclusions: Give your conclusion

7. recommendations: give your recommendations

8. Name

9. position

10. date

Minutes of the meeting:

1. Imagine that you are the secretary of your college English club. Write the agenda and minutes of the English literary club meeting convened to discuss the conduct of the inaugural function of the club.

2.  Write in detail the agenda and minutes of the first class committee meeting  of your class, taking into account the commencement of the first internal test, dress code and discipline, books and note books issue, minimum attendance and internal marks to be maintained, as some of the points of discussion.

3. Imagine that you are the secretary of your college Environmental club. Write the agenda and minutes of the environ club meeting to discuss the conduct of the inaugural function of the club.

Writing for meetings

There are four kinds of documentations associated with writings.

1. The notice of meeting

                This is the invitation to members of the group, and informs them where and when the meeting is to take place.

2. The agenda:

                This is a numbered list of subjects that will be under discussion at the meeting.

3. Supplementary material:       

                This would include, for example, a copy of the audited accounts, or the chairmans annual report, circulated before an Annual General Meeting( AGM)

4. The minutes:

                This is a record of the proceedings of the meeting.

1. Notice of meeting

                Notice is to be circulated at least a week before the meeting.

Notices of the meeting usually specify:

o   The title of the group that is to meet

o   The kind of meeting

o   The date and time of meeting

o   The venue of the meeting

o   The name of the member calling the meeting

Usually notice is to be enclosed with the agenda

2. Agenda

                Agenda specifies the order of events that is to be discussed at the meeting.

Example:

                1. Election of chairman and officers

                2. Reading the minutes of the previous meeting

                3. Any other business

                4. date of next meeting

                5. Vote of thanks

MODEL AGENDA / NOTICE

Notice of meeting A meeting of the Staff training Unit will be held on 5th may, 2019 at 10. A.m. in the committee room Agenda 1. Apologies for absence 2. Minutes of the previous meeting 3. matters arising from the minutes 4. correspondence 5.Report on Computer Training session 6. Recruitment of assistant training manager 7. Any other business 8.Date, time and place of next meeting

3. Minutes of the meeting

Minutes of a meeting are kept for various reasons.

The aim of minutes is to clarify the business and outcome of the meeting.

Learn how to write the minutes of the meeting by referring to a suitable web site.

Question bank for third internal test

THIRD INTERNAL TEST

HS 82 51 TECHNICAL ENGLISH

QUESTION BANK

PART A

1.SYNONYMS

1. Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B

Column A                                            Column B

Juvenile                                               strict

Austere                                                                convincing

Ponderous                                          immature

Cogent                                                 unwieldy

2. Match the synonyms:

Column A                                            Column B

Target                                                   including all

Comprehensive                                                arrangement

Array                                                     unfit to eat

Inedible                                               objective; result aimed at

2.CONDITIONALS

2. Complete the following conditional sentences:

1) If only he had attended the interview,  …………………………………….

2) …………………………………………………………., you will get good marks in your examination

3) If I……………..( be) a bird, I would fly

4)) Had I known the result, I………………. (Inform) you.

5)) If I had applied, I………………(get) the job.

6) He will win the trophy if he……….(play) well.

7 If the boy does not practice,  …………………………..

8) If there had been good rains,  ………………………….

3.REPORTED SPEECH

3. Change the following dialogue into reported speech.

a)  Gokul: Do you know that Arun had met with an accident and is in hospital?

 Ram:     Oh! Is he badly hurt? Which hospital is he in?

b) He said to his mother,’ Do you know how to answer the question?’

c) Stephen: ‘At the moment computers have an advantage of speed but they show no sign of intelligence.’

d) The announcer said, ‘The Cher an Express is late  by two hours.

4.CLAUSE

4. Combine the two given sentences using an appropriate clause:

a) The  IT company is started in Bangalore. It will offer job to the professionals.

b) The man drove the car very fast on the highway. He met with an accident.

c) He is demoted. The reason is known to all.

d) I know. He is honest.

e) Smitha got less marks. She didn’t study well.

f) The roads were slippery. It rained heavily yesterday.

g) He ate the sandwiches. He made them.

h) I met Sam in the seminar. He is a teacher.

5.VERBAL ANALYSIS

Select the pair of words which has the same relationship as denoted in the question as example:

a) Distance: mile::    ……………………….

(Liquid: litre, Weight: scale, Fame: television, Bushel: corn)

b) Passengers: aero plane::    …………………..

( Birds: nest, Audience : theatre, Sailors: submarine, Students: class room)

c) after: before:: …………………..

( present: past, contemporary: historic, successor: predessor, First: second

d) Robbery: thief:: ………………….

(Hostage: kidnapper, forgery: counterfeit, Capture : fugitive, sabotage: plunderer)

f) Water: Reservoir:: ………………

( Oil: Fuel, Money: Bank, Lake: ocean, Beach: inlet)

g) People: democracy:: …………………

( Group: Autocracy, Wealthy: Plutocracy, Miser: Oligarchy, Representative: Socialism)

h) Musician: Orchestra:: …………………

( Player: team, Actor: screen, Desk: Office, Mechanic: car

i) Ten: Decimal:: …………………

( Seven: Septet, Five: quince, Four: Quartet, Two: Binary

PART B

ESSAY

. Write an essay not more than 350 words on any one of the topic given below:

1) Colleges and universities should require their students to spend at least one semester studying in a foreign country

2) How can social media bullying be prevented?

3) Write an essay on the importance of forest resources and on the measures that you would recommend preserving forest resources.

4) Write an essay on the types of cyber crimes and the ways to curb them in 500 words.

5) Write an essay  analyzing whether technology is a boon or a ban in about 500  words.

REPORT

1)You are working as the Technical Manager in a software company, Hidalco Inc. There was a fire accident in your warehouse which resulted in the damage of goods stored there. Your MD asks you to investigate the cause of the accident and send a report (or)

2) Your college administration wants to find what students feel about your college’s environment and facilities. As student advisor you have been asked to conduct a survey among students about college infra structure and environment. Conduct a survey on these topics and submit a report to your dean.

3) Study the feasibility of opening a departmental store in a fast developing area in the suburbs of your city. Submit the report to the director of ‘Trust Departmental store’ which has outlets in many parts of the state.

4) Prepare a report on the accident that happened in the construction sight of a multy storeyed building to be submitted to the Managing Director, Hi- Tech builders. Give suitable recommendations to avert such accidents in future.

Minutes of the meeting:

1. Imagine that you are the secretary of your college English club. Write the agenda and minutes of the English literary club meeting convened to discuss the conduct of the inaugural function of the club.

2.  Write in detail the agenda and minutes of the first class committee meeting  of your class, taking into account the commencement of the first internal test, dress code and discipline, books and note books issue, minimum attendance and internal marks to be maintained, as some of the points of discussion.

3. Imagine that you are the secretary of your college Environmental club. Write the agenda and minutes of  the environ club meeting to discuss the conduct of the inaugural function of the club.