English Foundation

Course: B.A.-B.Ed.B.Sc.-B.Ed. Code: CR-3 Branch: BABEd,BScBEd Year: 2025

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(ii) How does Khushwant Singh portray his grandmother in *The Portrait of a Lady*?
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(iii) What is the significance of "Satyagraha" in Mahatma Gandhi's essay?
B.A.-B.Ed./B.Sc.-B.Ed. Examination, 2025
(Second Semester)
(iv) Describe the emotional tone and spiritual message in *A Song of Kabir* by Rabindranath Tagore.
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Time : 3 Hours]
[Maximum Marks : 40
Note : All questions are compulsory. Internal choice is provided where applicable.

Section B

(Paragraph Writing)

2.
Write a paragraph in about 100-125 words on any one of the following topics :
(i) Importance of Water Conservation
(ii) A Memorable Journey

Section A

1.
Attempt any two questions out of four. Each question carries 5 marks :
2×5=10
(i) Discuss the theme and imagery in William Wordsworth's *The Solitary Reaper*.
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(iii) Role of Youth in Nation Building
(iv) Online Education : Boon or Bane.

Section C

(Unseen Passage)

3.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :

In today's fast-paced world, people are constantly seeking ways to save time and increase productivity. Technology has played a vital role in this, especially with the development of mobile applications and artificial intelligence. These tools help individuals manage schedules, communicate efficiently, and even automate routine tasks. However, with these advancements, there is also a growing concern about people becoming overly dependent on technology, resulting in decreased social interaction and physical activity. Therefore, while technology is a great servant, it must not become the master.

Questions :

(i) What is the main idea of the passage?
(ii) Name two ways in which technology has helped people.
(iii) What concern is mentioned in the passage regarding technology?
(iv) Find the synonym of the word 'vital' from the passage.
(v) Suggest a suitable title for the passage.
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Section D

(Vocabulary)

4.
Attempt all questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
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(i) Form a word using the prefix 'dis-'.
(ii) Form a word using the suffix '-ment'.
(iii) Write the meaning of the idiom :
*A blessing in disguise*
(iv) Identify the figure of speech :
*The wind whispered through the trees.*
(v) Form a word using the suffix '-ful'.
(vi) Identify the figure of speech :
*He is as brave as a lion.*

Section E

(Grammar)

5.
Attempt all questions. Each question carries 1 mark :
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(i) She............(go) to school every day.
(ii) You............ wear a seatbelt while driving. (can/must/may)
(iii) Identify the gerund in the sentence :
Swimming is a good exercise.
(iv) Identify the infinitive in the sentence :
I want to eat ice-cream.
(v) I bought............apple from the market. (fill with suitable article)
(vi) Change the voice :
The gardener waters the plants.
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Section E (cont.)

(vii) Change into indirect speech :
She said, "I am reading a book."
(viii) Change into direct speech :
He said that he was watching TV.
(ix) Identify the part of speech of the underlined word :
She ran quickly to the station.
(x) Correct the sentence :
He don't like mangoes.
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