Foundation Course in English -I - Exam - 2019 Foundation Course in English-I

Sep 20, 2026

B.A. (Sem. I) CBCS (W.E.F. 2016) Foundation Course in English-I question paper for November 2019 (Total Marks: 70). The exam includes three answer sections: brief answers to any four, short notes on any two, and a detailed answer on any one, covering literature-based prompts. It also contains grammar and language tasks: identify parts of speech, fill blanks with correct verb forms, convert word classes (nouns, adjectives, verbs), and perform directed transformations to assess English usage and comprehension.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Instructions

Section 1: Answer any four

Section 2: Write short notes on any two

Section 3: Answer any one in detail

Grammar and directed questions

Parts of speech (A)

Verb forms (B)

Word formation (Noun/Adjective/Verb)

JAO-1601070501010100 Seat No. .- B.A.(Sem.I)(CBCS)(W.E.F.2016)Examination November-2019 # Foundation Course in English -I [Total Marks:70 ## Instructions : (1)All questions are compulsory. (2)Figures to the right indicate marks. ## 1 Answer any four of the following questions in brief: 14 (1)What were the features of Greenwich village thatattracted the artists? (2)What do you gather from the story about the boss's son? (3)Did the narrator finally break journey in Deoli?Why? (4) Why did no one knock the water pot out of Dasa'shands?What risk was involved? (5)What strange thing did the workmen in the foundrynotice?What do you think is the reason? (6)Describe Johnsy's recovery. (7)Briefly outline in your own words,the changes made tothe boss's office. ## 2 Write short notes on any two of the following: 14 (1)Sue and Jonsy's friendship. (2)The symbolism of the fly in the story. (3)The ambience of Deoli station. (4)The life of the happy prince in the palace. ## 3 Answer any one of the following questions in detail: 14 (1)Explain the significance of the title,"The lost leaf". (2)Character of Dasa in "A snake in the Grass." (3)Why did the statue of Happy Prince did not lookbeautiful or useful any more towards the end of thestory? JAO-1601070501010100] 1 [Contd… 4 (A)Identity the underlined words in the followingsentences as parts of speech: (1)Children should obey their parents. (2)He is an eloquent speaker. (3) The man shot a tiger. (4)He is going to Delhi shortly. (5)They help their friends. (6)This is the way across the field. (7) I missed the train although I walked fast. (B)Fill in the blanks with proper forms of verbs given7in the brackets· (1)My uncle. from London last week(come). (2)I my lesson now.(do) ③) If you run fast,you the train.(catch) 4)My watch good time.(keep) 5) He _ many prizes and scholarships.(receive) 6) It for three hours.(rain) (7) You when I entered the room.(sleep) 14 5 Do as directed: (A)Make nouns of the following: (1) admit (2) secure (4)wonderful (3) true (5) believe (B)Make adjectives of the following: (1)comfort (2)marvel (4)science (3)pleasure (5)tragedy (C)Make verbs of the following: (2)large (1)blood (3) growth (4)sharp

FAQs

What is the total marks and main instruction for this exam?

The question paper totals 70 marks. All questions are compulsory, and the figures to the right indicate marks.

How should students choose questions in Sections 1 and 2?

In Section 1, students answer any four questions in brief. In Section 2, students write short notes on any two questions.

What grammar tasks are included in the paper?

It includes identifying parts of speech, filling blanks with proper verb forms, and word formation tasks such as making nouns, adjectives, and verbs from given words.

Sep 20, 2026

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