TED(21)1001S & TED(21)1001

TED (21) -1001(S) N22 - 2102220011 Reg.No………………..............

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DIPLOMA EXAMINATION IN ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGY/MANAGEMENT/
COMMERCIAL PRACTICE – NOVEMBER - 2022
COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH
(For Hearing Impaired Batch Only)
(Maximum Marks : 75) [Time : 3 hours]
PART–A

I. Choose the correct answer from the options given.

1) Who was stung by the scorpion?
a. The poet.
b. The father.
c. The villagers.
d. The mother.
2) Who is described as ‘sceptic’ in the poem ‘Night of the scorpion’?
a. The peasants.
b. The father.
c. The villagers.
d. The holyman.
3) How long did the poison last?
a. One day.
b. Twenty minutes.
c. Twenty hours.
d. Ten hours.
4) What forced the scorpion to enter the poet’s house?
a. Heavy rain.
b. Heavy storm.
c. Darkness.
d. Candles and lanterns.
5) To whom did Della sell her hair?
a. Madame Sofronie.
b. Madame Douglas.
c. Madame Sofron.
d. Madame Safone.
6) How much money did Della have at the beginning of the story?
a. Sixty cents.
b. Twenty one dollars.
c. One dollar and eighty-seven cents.
d. Twenty dollars.

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 7) What was Jim’s most prized possession?
a. His hair.
b. His watch.
c. His gold ring.
d. His coat.
8) How much money did the astrologer charge per question?
a. Three pies per question.
b. Two pies per question.
c. An Anna.
d. Five Annas.
9) Who wrote the story ‘An Astrologer’s day’
a. R.K.Narayan.
b. Mulk Raj Anand.
c. KR.Narayan.
d. Raja Rao.
10) Where did the astrologer choose to do his business?
a. Under a tamarind tree.
b. Under a banyan tree.
c. Under a Neem tree.
d. Under a mango tree. (10x1=10)

II. Answer any five questions from the following in a sentence or two.
1. What type of a man was the father?
2. How did the mother respond after recovery?
3. How much was Della offered for her hair? What did she want to buy for Jim?
4. Why was Della sad in the beginning of the story?
5. Why did the astrologer run away from his village?
6. What was the astrologer’s professional equipment?
7. Why did the peasant want to stop the movement of the scorpion? (5x2=10)

III. Answer any one question from the following.

a) Describe the nature of the peasants in the poem ‘Night of the Scorpion’.
b) Discuss the theme of love and sacrifice in the story ‘The Gift of the Magi’.
c) What personal effects did the astrologer use to attract people? (1x5=5)

PART – B
IV. Fill in the blanks choosing the correct word from the help box given.
a) She uses her……. card when she goes for shopping.
b) I have a …… of 1 lakh rupees in my savings account.
c) Will you please…….. me some money?
d) Reena took out a ……..to buy a new car.
e) Reena wants to……….some money from her account. (5x1=5)

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V. Fill in the blanks choosing from the options given in the brackets.
a) The……and bridegroom ask the blessings of the elders (bride/husband).
b) An…….is an eye specialist. (Ophthalmologist/Orthopedist).
c) My uncle’s son is my………(cousin/niece)
d) Praveen is the man to whom Reena is engaged to be married. So Praveen
is Reena’s……..(Fiance/Fiancee)
e) My child has broken his bone. So I took him to an…..(Oncologist/Orthopedist)
(5x1=5)
VI. Match the following.
a Printer a Is used to stitch fabric with thread.
b Bench vice b A hand tool used for driving nails,
shaping metal or to crush rock.
c Sewing Machine c Is a medical instrument used to listen to
sounds produced inside the body.
d Stethoscope d Is used to print text, pictures etc.
e Hammer e Is used for firmly gripping the object
during manufacturing.

(5x1=5)
VII. 1. Write down the antonym of the word underlined.
a) She comes from a very rich family. But she helps……people.
b) This water is too cold. I need some…….water to drink.
2. Write down the synonym of the word underlined.
a) It is a very difficult task.
b) You must start early.
3. Pick out the correct word from the options given.
My………sings well (sun/son) (5x1=5)

VIII. Change the sentences given as directed.

a) I am happy. (Change into a Question)
b) She loves traveling.(Change into a negative sentence)
c) Switch off your mobile phones. (Change into a request) (3x1=3)
IX. a) Do as directed.
i) This is a huge bridge. (Underline the ‘noun’ in the sentence.)
ii) She runs slowly. (Underline the ‘adverb’ in the sentence.) (2x1=2)
b) Fill in the blanks using the correct article.
I live in……apartment. ……..apartment is new. (1x2=2)

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 c) Observe the picture carefully and fill in the blanks in the passage using
the correct prepositions.
i) The ball is………..the table.
ii) The dog is.………the table.

(2x1=2)
d) Combine the given sentences using the suitable conjunction..
I want to go to the party. I am so tired. (1x1=1)

PART – C
X. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
A drone is an unmanned aircraft. Drones are more formally known as Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or unmanned aircraft systems. Essentially, a drone is a flying
robot that can be remotely controlled or fly autonomously using software-controlled
flight plans in its embedded systems. UAVs were most often associated with the
military. They were initially used for anti-aircraft target practice, intelligence gathering
and, more controversially, as weapons platforms. Drones are now also used in a range
of civilian roles including search and rescue, surveillance, traffic monitoring, weather
monitoring, personal use, drone-based photography, videography, agriculture, delivery
services etc. Drones have two basic functions: flight mode and navigation. To fly,
drones must have a power source, such as battery or fuel. They also have rotors,
propellers and a frame. The frame of a drone is typically made of a lightweight,
composite material to reduce weight and increase maneuverability. Drones require a
controller, which lets the operator use remote controls to launch, navigate and land the
aircraft. Controllers communicate with the drone using radio waves, such as Wi-Fi.
a) What is a drone? (1)
b) Which are the two basic functions of drones? (1)
c) Mention some uses of drones. (3)
XI. Arun is new to the city and he wants to go to the nearest post office. He meets a
stranger who helps him by giving directions on how to reach there. Construct a
conversation between Arun and the stranger with a minimum of 6 exchanges. (5)
XII. Write a letter to the tutor of your class requesting him to grant you leave for two
days to attend your cousin’s marriage. (5)
XIII. You are an account holder in a bank and you would like to get an ATM card.
Compose an email requesting the manager to issue you a new ATM card. (5)

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