LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE
SIXTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2008
EL 6604 - ENGLISH FOR CAREER EXAMS
Date : 23/04/2008
Time : 9:00 - 12:00
Dept. No.
DM 22
Max. : 100 Marks
I Choose the word or phrase which is the best synonym for the key word
(10 x ½ = 5)
1. Facsimile
2. Indelible
3. Replete
4. Militant
5. Flair
6. Drab
7. Fragile
8. Docile
9. Nostalgic
10. Barge
a) fake
b) model
c) example
a) permanent b) doubt
c) eradicable
a) embellished b) reworked c) well supplied
a) aggressive b) practical c) disciplined
a) signal
b) enthusiasm c) light-hearted
a) tired
b) discouraged c) shabby
a) strong
b) grave
c) weak
a) vague
b) gentle
c) stupid
a) indolent
b) diseased
c) homesick
a) to swell
b) to brag
c) to oppose
d) exact copy
d) impossible
d) lacking energy
d) opinionated
d) natural ability
d) dull or colourless
d) showy
d) stubborn
d) soothing
d) to thrust forward
II Choose the word or phrase which is the best antonym for the key word
(10 x ½ = 5)
1. Persistent a) Wavering
2. Obsolete a) Conductive
3. Miserly
a) Generous
4. Erudite
a) Ignorant
5. Harmony a) Enmity
6. Flamboyant a) Distressed
7. Resilient a) Unyielding
8. Nimble
a) Lenient
9. Curb
a) Restrain
10. Quixotic a) Practical
b) Obstinate
b) Rare
b) Liberal
b) Unknown
b) Hatred
b) Disturbed
b) Insolent
b) Clamorous
b) Encourage
b) Romantic
c) Enduring d) Steady
c) Useless
d) Recent
c) Spendthrift d) Charitable
c) Stately
d) Professional
c) Malice
d) Discord
c) Excited
d) Quiet
c) Worthy
d) Foolish
c) Agile
d) Clumsy
c) Discourage d) Repress
c) Fantastic d) Imaginary
III Out of the four choices, select the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences
(10 x 1 = 10)
1. The story of a man written by himself
a) biography
b) autobiography
c) life history
d) history
2. That which catches fire quickly
a) incombustible
b) inflammable
c) invincible
d) inaudible
1
3. A book or paper written in hand
a) handwritten
b) manuscript
c) edition
d) draft
4. A speech made without preparation
a) prepared
b) debate
c) extempore
d) elocution
5. A decision on which all have agreed
a) anonymous
b) unanimous
c) obsolete
d) confusion
6. A writer who steals ideas from others
a) plagiarist
b) copier
c) editor
d) translator
7. A long journey, especially by sea
a) flight
b) voyage
c) odyssey
d) safari
8. A list of things to be discussed at a meeting
a) minutes
b) agenda
c) planner
d) report
9. Boredom and frustration in life
a) dilemma
b) envoy
c) ennui
d) elite
10. The study of the origin and history of words
a) calligraphy
b) philology
c) etymology
d) orthography
IV Choose the numbered word with the correct spelling among the four alternatives given:
( 5 x 1 = 5)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
a) procristination b) pro-crastination c) procraestination d) procrastination
a) anthropomaurphism b) antropormorphism c)anthropomorphiscm d) anthropomorphism
a) idioscyncrasy b) idiosyncrasy c) iddiosincrassy d) idiosincrasy
a) teatotaler b) teatotaller c) teetotaler d) teetotalur
a) entusiasm b) enthusciasm c) enthusiasim d) enthusiasm
2
V Find out the right meaning for the idioms from the alternatives given below:
1. Bird's eye view
a) to view something closely
b) a general view from above
c) to view suspiciously
d) to look from different angle
(5 x 1 =5)
2. To come in handy
a) to be useful
b) to reach home tired
c) to stand very close
d) to come forward to help others
3. Not to mince matters
a) to speak out frankly
b) to make matters easy
c) to be at ease
d) to be successful in business
4. To be in a fix
a) to be perplexed
b) making rounds of something
c) to attain permanence
d) to feel happy
5. The alpha and the omega
a) very costly items
b) assorted items
c) the beginning and the end
d) a nice act
VI In each of the following passages, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These
numbers are given below the passage and against each, some words are suggested,one of
which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.
(10 x 1 = 10)
The library, if used properly, is invaluable in helping you develop discernment. It is
rich...1...information that goes far beyond the...2...of any one text book or course...3...your text book
author does not make a particular... 4...clear and you feel the need...5...another description in greater
detail...6...in other words, go to the library and...7...other books on the subject. By calling...8...two or
three writers dealing with the...9...topic, you will find some...10...of certain facts. In seeking additional
sources, you will have gained immeasurably, for you will have seen what several experts perceive as
being particularly important on a common subject.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
(a) with
(a) limitations
(a) suppose
(a) point
(a) about
(a) however
(a) collect
(a) upon
(a) same
(a) evidence
(b) in
(b) confines
(b) when
(b) explanation
(b) to
(b) though
(b) check
(b) forth
(b) correct
(b) explanation
(c) for
(d) of
(c) limits
(d) pages
(c) while
(d) if
(c) entry
(d) information
(c) of
(d) for
(c) but
(d) or
(c) identify
(d) verify
(c) up
(d) for
(c) specific
(d) actual
(c) clarification (d) description
**********
3