Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 Examination

GTU 3110002 English Winter 2025 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 Hours2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
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Question 1

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Illustrate Derivation as the word formation process.
3 Marks
(b)
Differentiate between Blending and Clipping word formation processes.
4 Marks
(c)
1Identify the word formation process by which the following words are created.
aVIP b. Motel c. Happiness
2Give antonyms of:
aAsleep b. Gloomy
3Give synonyms of:
aEager b. Touchy
7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)

Select appropriate article from a, an, the.

1Are you coming to ____ party next Saturday?
2She is ___ nice girl.
3He is ___ engineer.
3 Marks
(b)
Correct the error in the following sentences with reference to Redundancy.
1Would you please repeat again what you said?
2The new innovations were astonishing.
3Our lodging house is near to the college.
4The flight will arrive at 7 a.m. in the morning.
4 Marks
(c)
Fill in the blanks with the correct option given in the brackets.
1He supplied the poor _______ food. (by, with, from)
2There is no exception ______ this rule (of, on, to)
3If I ___ the Prime Minister, I would motivate the youngsters. (was, am, were)
4Five miles ____ a long distance. (is, are, have)
5Each of the women has reached the top of __ profession. (their, her, its)
6I arrived in __ USA last Monday. (the, a, an)
7There is too _____ noise in the street. (much, more, many)
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Fill in the blanks with the correct option given in the brackets.
1The student, as well as the teachers, ______ happy. (is, are)
2Each of these boys has _____notebooks checked. (his, their)
3Cheetahs can run 60 miles ___ hour. (a, an, the)
4___ Wright brothers invented the airplane. (a, an, the)
5He is very arrogant because he comes ___ a rich family. (from, of, to)
6Nothing can deter him ____ pursuing his goal. (for, from, in)
7____you take care of my dog for a day? (will, may, should)
7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)
What is redundancy?
3 Marks
(b)

Choose the appropriate prepositions from about – at – by - for – from – in – of – on – to – with.

1The new factory is expected to go online ___May.
2Many of us eat____fork and spoon.
3We have been searching _____a web designer for a few weeks now.
4The TV is ____ the corner of the room.
4 Marks
(c)

Write the phonetic transcription of the following words. (Any Seven) 07

1Shirt
2Choose
3Brother
4Juice
5Green
6Laughter
7There
8Clear
9Juggle
10Free
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)

Use correct modal auxiliary.

1You _____ listen to the teacher. (should, can, would)
2You _____ park here. (can’t, won’t, mayn’t)
3People ______ waste food. (shouldn’t, wouldn’t, won’t)
3 Marks
(b)
Use appropriate verb form.
1I _______ English for seven years now. (learn)
2At the moment, I _______ English grammar. (revise)
3When I was buying the stamps, somebody ______ my name. (call)
4Where _____ you yesterday? (be)
4 Marks
(c)

Write the correct word of the following transcribed words. (Any Seven)

1/ taɪɡə/
2/ faɪv/
3/ jeləʊ/
4/ dʒiːnz/
5/ feɪs/
6/ fɑːðə/
7/ tʃeri/
8/nɪə/
9/ æpl/
10/ flɔː/
7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Compare the terms : Defining and Describing.
3 Marks
(b)
What is the importance of “Introduction” in Writing?
4 Marks
(c)

Write a letter to the In-charge Officer, Pollution Control Board Head Office, Delhi making him aware about the present situation of Pollution (Air and Noise) in your city. Also suggest some measures to improve the situation in you city. You are Sundar

CShah from Green Park Society, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Delhi.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)

Select the correct answer from the options for the following questions. Indians as a community have always been known to be resourceful and hardworking, and it is clearly demonstrated by the students heading abroad for undergraduate or higher studies. More than ever before, the youth are switching over from a bank-loan to self financing of their studies almost invariably from the second year if not within the first six months of joining a foreign university. Part-time jobs at gas stations, restaurants, kitchens, baby-sitting, car-cleaning, fruit-picking during the harvest season - nothing seems difficult to the able bodies youth. In the recent years, along with fees, the quantum of loans has gone up. Some banks have seen nearly 50% of their clients (mostly students) becoming self-sufficient after the first tranche of the loan allocated to them. Even the number of undergraduate students who reduce their dependence on institutional support is estimated to have grown by 20-25% Estimates have also revealed that while students do seek a loan for the entire spell of two to five years, depending on the programme that they have enrolled in, smarter children have invariably succeeded in bagging an assistantship or a part-time job which helps them to fund either completely or partially the remaining spell of their studies. Questions True or false: 1 This passage discusses about all students studying abroad. 2 As soon as students join the university, funding no longer remains a problem. 3 The youth prefer jobs which can be easily done.

3 Marks
(b)
“Conclusion” is more important than “Introduction” – Comment on the statement.
4 Marks
(c)

You are the assistant secretary of a private coaching centre. Draft an advertisement for publication in Times of India announcing admission in undergraduate courses.

7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)

Make a précis in about 1/3 of the following passage. The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information. With the click of a button, we can connect with people around the world, share ideas, and stay informed about current events. This instant access to vast amounts of information has both positive and negative implications. On the positive side, it allows for unprecedented global connectivity and the democratization of knowledge. However, it also raises concerns about privacy, misinformation, and the potential for online abuse. As we navigate this digital age, it is essential to strike a balance between the benefits and challenges posed by the internet.

3 Marks
(b)

Write an email to your overseas friend inviting him/her to visit your city for a few days.

4 Marks
(c)

Write a warning memo to employees of your organization who have habit of taking frequent breaks during working hours.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Write a brief note on “The World without Technology” in not more than 100 words
3 Marks
(b)

As a Store Officer, Sal College, Pune, place an order for college furniture. Write a letter to Lloyd & Co., Furniture Manufacturers, Bombay.

4 Marks
(c)

You are an HR manager of the company. Prepare a memo for family get together of the employees with their families.

7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for English (Winter 2025, 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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