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GTU 3110002 English Winter 2024 Paper Solution & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject Code: 3110002
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Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
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Question 1

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Match A with B
A (word)B (Process)
BrunchAbbreviation
CNNAcronym
AIDSBlending
3 Marks
(b)

What is the difference between the pronunciations of ‘seat’ and ‘sit’? Transcribe these words into phonetic designs.

4 Marks
(c)
Fill in the blanks with correct option given in the brackets.
1.Knowing correct grammar will help you write ________. (good, well, clear)
2.This matter is strictly between ________. (her and me, she and I, her and I, she and me)
3.None of the students _____ completed their homework. (have, has, having, have had)
4.Not only Amit’s parents but he ____ also excellent in playing the guitar. (is, are, has)
5.Five hundred rupees _____ the amount you need to pay. (are, is, have)
6.I met ____ European and ____ American near ___ LIC building. (a, an, the, NO ARTICLE)
7.Had he been invited, he _________ us in the meeting. (will join, would join, would have joined)
7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Do as directed.
1)Smiling on the face, Vandana entered the interview hall. (Identify the underlined words as a phrase or a clause.)
2)He is too poor to pay his fees. (Use ‘so .. that’.)
3)The boy is resting near the big banyan tree in red shirt. (Correct it replacing the phrase/words appropriately.)
3 Marks
(b)
Write passive and active voice structures with examples for present continuous tense.
4 Marks
(c)
Transcribe the following words into phonetic design.
1.sheet
2.boat
3.girl
4.go
5.happiness
6.thanks
7.father
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Fill in the blanks with proper verb form.
1.Who _______ this work here? (has started, starting, having started)
2.Let’s not _____ this as a confidential matter now. (kept, keeping, keep)
3.See, Aamir with his parents _______ to us. (is coming, are coming, coming)
4.Mr Vaidik Shah __________ in this firm since 2020. (has working, has been working, had working)
5.I _____ tea to coffee. (would prefer, preferring, have prefer)
6.If you help me today, I ______ you tomorrow. (help, will help, would have helped)
7.Before the doctor came, the patient _______. (has died, died, had died)
7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Fill in the blanks with proper preposition.
1)There is a car ____ the bridge _____ this deep river. (in, on, over)
2)I always agree ____ you but today, I don’t agree _____ your proposal. (to, with, for)
3)Mr Het Mehta has been there _____ 9 o’clock. (for, at, since)
3 Marks
(b)
Write briefly on blending and clipping as word formation processes.
4 Marks
(c)
You need to use an equipment available in your lab for your project. Write an email to your head of the department to request for the same.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Do as directed.
1)Use suffix with the words and transform them into verbs – legal, short
2)Use prefix with the words and transform them into antonyms – normal, possible
3)Give noun forms for – subscribe, decide
3 Marks
(b)
Write briefly on creative respelling and compounding.
4 Marks
(c)
You received a damaged laptop from its seller. Write a complaint letter to the seller.
7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Match A with B.
A (Sound of Underlined letter)B (design)
chaos/ʃ/
treasure/k/
sure/ʒ/
3 Marks
(b)
Write a precis and give a suitable title.
Reading Reference

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4 Marks
(c)
Explain the terms ‘defining’ and ‘classifying’ as style of writing.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Share some do’s and don’ts for effective abstract writing.
3 Marks
(b)
Rewrite with proper punctuation, capitalization.
1)when are you coming to meet us asked joan to mathew
2)if that was announced earlier all volunteers would have stayed
3)he loves to do three things on the weekend reading novels gardening and listening to instrumental music
4)mahesh ramesh and suresh are good friends aren’t they
4 Marks
(c)
Is an introduction different than an abstract/summary of any research paper/write up? Suggest some do’s and don’ts for writing good introduction.
7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause? Discuss them with their examples.
3 Marks
(b)
You’ve given your department employees a deadline to submit their reports. As a Head of the Department, write a memo to remind them.
4 Marks
(c)
Match A with B
AB
motelabbreviation
BBCclipping
FeviKwikcompounding
notebookblending
Mathscoining
xeroxborrowing
restaurantcreative respelling
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Explain the term ‘describing’ as style of writing.
3 Marks
(b)
You have taken an interview of a famous writer. You have published the entire interview including his/her answers in detail. Write its conclusion in about 50 words.
4 Marks
(c)
Rewrite the following sentences removing redundancies.
1.Please make sure to repeat again what you just said for clarity.
2.The company offered advance planning services for future events.
3.We were given an unexpected surprise at the party.
4.He gave his personal opinion on the matter during the meeting.
5.The bag was red in color, matching her shoes.
6.The final conclusion was reached after days of discussion.
7.The past history of the region was thoroughly researched for the documentary.
7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for English (Winter 2024, B.E. · Common Engineering, Sem 1). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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