Telangana Diploma Examination (C-18) Basic English Past Paper PDF 2021

STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING TELANGANA DIPLOMA EXAMINATION (C-18) RATIONALISED-NOV-21-SUPPLY SEMESTER I , SEMESTER END EXAM A/AA/BM/C/CH/CM/EC/EE/EI/ES/EV/FW/GT/HS/M/MET/MNG/PKG/PT/TT...

STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING TELANGANA DIPLOMA EXAMINATION (C-18) RATIONALISED-NOV-21-SUPPLY SEMESTER I , SEMESTER END EXAM A/AA/BM/C/CH/CM/EC/EE/EI/ES/EV/FW/GT/HS/M/MET/MNG/PKG/PT/TT 6101 101F Basic English Answer Key Exam Date: 17-11-2021 Session: AN Duration: 2 Hours [02:30 PM To 04:30 PM] [Total Marks: 40] PART-A Instructions: 1. Answer the following questions. 8X1=8 2. Each question carries ONE mark. 1. Write two personal qualities which you dislike in your friend. Ans. I dislike his /her laziness and postponing things. One mark shall be given for the correct answer. 2. Identify the describing words in the following sentences: i. I thought the film was very boring. ii. You told me that the talk would be interesting. Ans. Half mark shall be given fore each correct answer. i. boring. ii. intresting. 3. Syllabify the given words: a) procrastination b) intelligent Ans. Each right answer carries half mark. a) pro - cra - sti - na- tion b) in - tel - li - gent 4. Rewrite the following sentence changing the voice. I trained a dog. Ans. One mark shall be given for the correct answer. A dog was trained by me. 5. Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who was gifted with plain visualization and alone could question injustice. He also possessed a stimulating and attractive character which instinctively brought him respect and devotion. He was considered one of the bravest, greatest and most sensible kings of India. Shivaji Maharaj was known as the father of the Indian Navy. He was the first to realise the need of having naval force. He was a well known Maratha king, who possessed the greatest valour to endure against the Ocean of Mughal rule. a) Who was known as the father of Indian Navy? Ans. One mark shall be given for the correct answer. a) Shivaji Maharaj was known as the father of the Indian navy. 6. Write any two closing phrases used in official letters. Ans. Half mark shall be awarded for each correct answer. I look forward to hearing from you./ I would be most grateful if you would look into this matter as soon as possible./ Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information./ Please let me know as soon as possible what action you propose to take./ Please contact me if you require further details. 7. Use the following words in your own sentences. a) allusion b) Illusion Ans. Half mark shall be given for each correct answer. a) Her novels are packed with literary allusions. b) He had no illusions about his talents as a singer. 8. Write two salutations used in a letter to a friend. Ans. One mark shall be given for the correct answer. Dear XYZ, My dear XYZ, My dearest XYZ, PART-B Instructions: 1. Answer any FOUR questions. 4 X 3 = 12 2. Each question carries THREE marks. 9. Write your feelings in the given situations: i. Your mother scolded you. ii. Your friends gave you a surprise party. iii. The bus in which you wish to travel has arrived late and you are getting late to the examination. Ans. I felt sad I was happy and surprised. I felt miserable and tense. One mark shall be given for each correct expression. 10. Identify and write the adjectives in the following sentences. 1. Soccer is fast and exciting. 2. Football has defensive teams and offensive teams. 3. Sometimes the weather is cold and snowy when people snowboard. 4. Skiing is exhilarating and dangerous. 5. You need a strong, muscular body to be good at sports. 6. My favourite outdoor sport is cricket. Ans. Half a mark shall be awarded for each correct answer. 1. Soccer is fast and exciting. 2. Football has defensive teams and offensive teams. 3. Sometimes the weather is cold and snowy when people snowboard. 4. Skiing is exhilarating and dangerous. 5. You need a strong, muscular body to be good at sports. 6. My favourite outdoor sport is cricket. 11. Use the following set of words in your own sentences. Write a complete sentence for each word. i. coarse - course ii. compliment - complement iii. diary - dairy Ans. Half mark shall be given for each correct sentence. i. The flour was made into a coarse powder. This institution offered three different courses. ii. The chef got compliments for the tasty food that he made.  Saffron is a good complement to Indian sweets. iii. I don't allow anyone to see my diary. I bought a milk packet from Vijaya dairy. 12. Read the following passage and frame three 'Wh' questions. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15th October, 1931. He was an aerospace scientist. He served as the 11th president of India from 2002 to 2007. He was born in Rameswaram, Tamilnadu. He studied physics and aerospace engineering. After graduating from Madras University he joined the Aeronautical Development Establishment of DRDO as a scientist after becoming a member of the DRDS. Kalam served as the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister and Secretary of the DRDO from July 1992 to December 1999. Ans. One mark shall be given for each correct question framed. Who was Abdul Kalam? When was he born? Where did he study? What was the most important position held by Dr. Kalam? 13. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: History is full of examples of people succeeding because of their self- confidence. No handicap stopped them from achieving what they wanted. Beethoven, the great composer, was deaf. Milton, the great poet was blind. Helen Keller, the great social worker and writer was both deaf and blind. One who lacks self-confidence will always be a failure. A cat that is afraid to wet its paws can never catch a fish. Self confidence is important for everything; it may be driving, swimming, public speaking and so on. So self- confidence is most important for every human. a) Who will be a failure? b) Write the names of the people mentioned in the passage, who were successful in spite of their handicap. c) According to the passage what stops a cat from catching fish? Ans. One mark shall be given for each correct answer.  a) A person who lacks self-confidence will always be a failure. b) Beethoven, Milton, Helen Keller. c) A cat which is afraid of wetting its paws can’t catch a fish. 14. Write the body of the letter you wish to write to to the Municipal Commissioner using the hints given below: (In our locality - no drinking water - hand pumps not working - consequences - walk a long distance - fetch water - repair hand pumps immediately - solve the problem.) Ans. Two marks shall be awarded for the content and one mark for language and grammar Sir, I, Vijay Kumar, live in Lane No. 20, Ravindra Nagar, Upparpally, Hyderabad would like to bring to your kind notice that ours is a thickly populated area. Being an industrial locality, it is also a well known area in our city. But the water supply in our locality is not regular, it is supplied once in three days and also for a short time. Sometimes the water supply is not provided for a week continuously. Other resources of water are not in good condition here. There are only two Hand Pumps in our locality. They are either in bad condition or out of order. They supply very little water after the hard labor. It is not enough for the people of this locality. People cannot get enough water to fulfill their needs. Because of this people have to fetch water from a long distance. They spend a lot of time bringing water. This affects their daily work. The time which they have to spend on their necessary work has to be spent on bringing water. Therefore, I request the concerned authorities to look into the matter seriously and take necessary steps for solving the problem. I shall be highly obliged to you. Thanking you sir, Yours faithfully, Xxxx  PART-C Instructions: 1. Answer any FOUR questions. 4 X 5 = 20 2. Each question carries FIVE marks. 15. Write a paragraph to express what you liked or disliked in the movie which you watched recently. Ans. I recently watched 'Forrest Gump' on Netflix. I liked the movie a lot as it shows that no matter where the life takes you, its always there in your hands that you can mould the situations according to your will.It is the best movie I have ever seen in my life. This movie has won several oscars too.The main role was played by Tom Hanks, who later became my favourite actor. I liked the way Hanks acts as stupid but he is not. I also liked the idea of his running which makes people think he is a genius.I liked the way of the director picturised the movie, who makes us think that the person is stupid but later on how things change. There is nothing like you dont like in the movie. I suggest everyone to definetly watch it or else they are going to miss a wonderful thing in their life. Any relevant answer with five correct sentences may be awarded five marks. 16. Describe your favourite sportsperson using ten adjectives. Ans. Half a mark shall be given for each correct answer. My favourite sportsman is Mahender Singh Dhoni. He is an Indian Cricketer. He was the captain of the world cup winning match in 2011. He is an eminent and excellent cricketer. He has very good leadership skills. He is not only an efficient wicketkeeper but also an all rounder in the field of cricket. He managed the unity and togetherness among the team members. A very hard worker and an ideal person to the present generation. Exceptional / courageous / skilful/ confident / motivated / Indian / British / successful / young /  Keen / local / discipline / committed / talented / determined/ adaptable 17. Fill in the blanks using the right words given in brackets. i. We must try our best to __________ (caste / cast) away all prejudices. ii. ____________ (Buoys / Boys) float on the sea to warn ships of danger. iii. __________(Ore / Oar) is used to row the boat. iv. He skidded because he did not apply the _________(brake / break). v. My mother told me the _________ (tail / tale) of a fox. Ans. One mark shall be given for each correct answer. i. cast ii. Buoys iii. Oar iv. brake v. tale 18. Change the voice of the given sentences. 1. They buy vegetables every day. 2. The robot is fixing the tyres. 3. My mother prepared dinner. 4. They will publish this story next month. 5. She likes sweets. Ans. One mark shall be given for each correct answer. 1. Vegetables are bought by them every day. 2. The tyres are being fixed by the robot. 3. Dinner was prepared by my mother.  4. This story will be published by them next month. 5. Sweets are liked by her. 19. Read the following passage and answer the question given below. In Botany, a tree is a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species. In some usages, the definition of tree may be narrower, including only woody plants with secondary growth, plants that are usable as lumber or plants above a specified height. In wider definitions, the taller palms, tree ferns, bananas and bamboo are also trees. Trees usually reproduce seeds, flowers and fruits may be present, but some trees, such as conifers, instead have pollen cones and seed cones. Palms, bananas, and bamboos also produce seeds, but tree ferns produce spores instead. Trees play a significant role in reducing erosion and moderating the climate. They remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store large quantities of carbon in their tissues. Trees and forests provide a habitat for many species of animals and plants. Tropical rainforests are among the most biodiverse habitats in the world. Trees provide shade and shelter, timber for construction, fuel for cooking and heating, and fruit for food as well as having many other uses. In many parts of the world, forests are shrinking as trees are cleared to increase the amount of land available for agriculture. Because of their longevity and usefulness, trees have always been revered, with sacred groves in various cultures, and they play a role in their world's mythologies. a) How is a tree described in Botany? b) Where do the trees store carbon? c) Write the antonym of, reduce? d) What do trees provide us? e) Give a suitable title to the paragraph. Ans. One mark shall be given for each correct answer.​​ a) A tree is described as a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species. b) Trees store the large quantities of carbon in their tissues. c) The antonyms of reduce are: develop, enlarge, expand, increase, enhance, etc.  d) Trees provide shade and shelter, timber for construction, fuel for cooking and heating, and fruit for food as well as having many other uses. e) A suitable title of the passage is "Importance of trees". 20. Write a paragraph arranging the jumbled sentences given below: 1. The young man sold his share of the property and left for another country. 2. The father tried to dissuade his son, but he wouldn’t listen to his father whom he regarded as old and ignorant. 3. Years went by. The younger son began to get restless because he was unhappy with his lot. 4. He led a luxurious life and spent a lot of money on gambling. 5. They were living together happily. 6. Soon all his money was gone and he became a pauper. 7. Once there lived a rich farmer. 8. He went to his father and asked for his share of the property. 9. So the father gave him a third of his property. 10. He had two sons. Ans. Five marks shall be given for the correct answer. Once there lived a rich farmer. He had two sons. They were living together happily. Years went by the younger son began to get restless because he was unhappy with his lot. He went to his father and asked for his share of the property. The father tried to dissuade his son, but he wouldn’t listen to his father whom he regarded as old and ignorant. So the father gave him a third of his property. The young man sold his share of the property and left for another country. He led a luxurious life and spent a lot of money on gambling. Soon all his money was gone and he became a pauper.