ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

BA 3rd Year English (FC-I) ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Unit I: Reading, Writing, and Interpretation Skills

1. What is the main theme of “The Express” by Stephen Spender?
   A) Politics
   B) Industrialization and speed
   C) Religion
   D) Romance
   Answer: B

2. “The World is Too Much with Us” criticizes society for:
   A) Valuing nature
   B) Loving traditions
   C) Ignoring nature and materialism
   D) Being too religious
   Answer: C

3. Who is the author of “My Financial Career”?
   A) William Wordsworth
   B) Mark Twain
   C) Stephen Spender
   D) Stephen Leacock
   Answer: D

4. In “Running for Governor”, Mark Twain mainly uses:
   A) Romance
   B) Satire
   C) Tragedy
   D) Fantasy
   Answer: B

5. Stephen Spender’s poem “The Express” uses the train as a symbol of:
   A) Technology and modern life
   B) Childhood memories
   C) Traditional values
   D) Political power
   Answer: A

Unit II: Essay Writing (Topics)

6. COVID-19 pandemic mostly affected:
   A) Economic stability
   B) Social distancing and health systems
   C) Sports events
   D) Online gaming
   Answer: B

7. Terrorism impacts society by:
   A) Promoting peace
   B) Encouraging debate
   C) Creating fear and instability
   D) Improving education
   Answer: C

8. The Role of Women in the New Era focuses on:
   A) Religious reforms
   B) Women’s participation in all fields
   C) Ancient traditions
   D) Decline of literature
   Answer: B

9. India and the Modern World shows India as:
   A) Isolated
   B) Backward
   C) Developing and connected globally
   D) Without any change
   Answer: C

10. The Global World refers to:
    A) A single country
    B) Local governance
    C) International interconnectedness
    D) Outer space
    Answer: C

Unit III: Communicative Skills

11. Which of the following is an idiom?
    A) The world is big
    B) Kick the bucket
    C) Study hard
    D) Be polite
    Answer: B

12. Which is an example of an essential conversation topic?
    A) Reading history books
    B) Ordering food in a restaurant
    C) Solving math problems
    D) Writing a story
    Answer: B

13. When meeting someone for the first time, you should:
    A) Stay silent
    B) Ignore them
    C) Introduce yourself politely
    D) Argue with them
    Answer: C

14. Which one is used in official communication?
    A) Gossip
    B) Blog writing
    C) E-mail writing
    D) Face-to-face jokes
    Answer: C

15. What is the full form of F.I.R?
    A) Final Information Report
    B) First Internal Report
    C) First Information Report
    D) Formal Internal Record
    Answer: C

Vocabulary (Keywords)

16. The word “Malicious” means:
    A) Helpful
    B) Evil-intended
    C) Generous
    D) Friendly
    Answer: B

17. “Resume” is used for:
    A) Cooking
    B) Traveling
    C) Job application
    D) Shopping list
    Answer: C

18. “Perjury” means:
    A) Telling the truth
    B) Lying under oath
    C) Confessing
    D) Reading books
    Answer: B

19. “Soft Skills” include:
    A) Speaking rudely
    B) Computer programming
    C) Communication and teamwork
    D) Cooking skills
    Answer: C

20. “Self-possession” refers to:
    A) Anger
    B) Self-control and calmness
    C) Possessing property
    D) Emotional breakdown
    Answer: B

Unit I: Reading, Writing, and Interpretation Skills

21. In “The World is Too Much with Us”, the poet criticizes humans for losing touch with:
    A) Religion
    B) Technology
    C) Nature
    D) Education
    Answer: C

22. The tone of “My Financial Career” is mostly:
    A) Tragic
    B) Humorous
    C) Violent
    D) Philosophical
    Answer: B

23. Mark Twain’s essay “Running for Governor” is based on:
    A) His childhood
    B) Fictional political campaign
    C) Natural disasters
    D) Foreign policy
    Answer: B

24. Stephen Spender’s poem describes the train as:
    A) A monster
    B) A hero
    C) A symbol of modern power
    D) A fairy tale
    Answer: C

25. Who among the following is a Romantic poet?
    A) Mark Twain
    B) Stephen Spender
    C) Stephen Leacock
    D) William Wordsworth
    Answer: D

Unit II: Essay Writing (Topical Essays)

26. A major cause of terrorism is:
    A) Love for peace
    B) Lack of education and hatred
    C) Scientific development
    D) Music and art
    Answer: B

27. The COVID-19 pandemic led to:
    A) A decrease in online education
    B) Improvement in social gatherings
    C) Increase in work-from-home and health awareness
    D) Abolition of mobile phones
    Answer: C

28. In the modern world, India is known for:
    A) Being a colony
    B) Isolation from trade
    C) Technological growth and democracy
    D) Backward agriculture
    Answer: C

29. The “Global World” encourages:
    A) Isolation
    B) Regional separation
    C) Interconnected economy and culture
    D) Ancient traditions only
    Answer: C

30. The role of women in the new era includes:
    A) Staying at home
    B) Only cooking and cleaning
    C) Participation in leadership, education, and business
    D) Silence in society
    Answer: C

Unit III: Communicative Skills

31. Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
    A) He kicked the chair yesterday.
    B) He kicked the bucket last night.
    C) He dropped the pen and kicked.
    D) He kicks daily.
    Answer: B

32. “Streamline” in English communication means:
    A) A small river
    B) To organize and simplify
    C) To fight in a group
    D) To waste time
    Answer: B

33. An example of a polite introduction is:
    A) “Hey! What are you doing?”
    B) “Hello, I’m Riya. Nice to meet you.”
    C) “What’s your problem?”
    D) “Go away.”
    Answer: B

34. At the airport, one should say:
    A) “Where am I?”
    B) “I want to go home!”
    C) “Can you help me with the boarding pass?”
    D) “I hate planes!”
    Answer: C

35. Which of the following is a soft skill?
    A) Painting
    B) Honesty
    C) Public Speaking
    D) Car Driving
    Answer: C

Vocabulary & Writing Skills

36. The word “Intent” means:
    A) Accident
    B) Purpose
    C) Joke
    D) Confusion
    Answer: B

37. Which one is part of writing a Resume?
    A) Story writing
    B) Educational qualifications
    C) Cooking recipe
    D) Film review
    Answer: B

38. “Blog” is mostly written for:
    A) Personal thoughts and information
    B) Legal advice
    C) Marriage invitations
    D) Criminal reports
    Answer: A

39. E-mail writing should be:
    A) Casual and rude
    B) Formal, clear, and polite
    C) Full of jokes
    D) Written like a song
    Answer: B

40. Which of these is NOT a part of formal writing?
    A) Grammar
    B) Slang language
    C) Punctuation
    D) Clarity
    Answer: B

Unit I: Reading, Writing, and Interpretation Skills

41. Who wrote the essay “Running for Governor”?
    A) William Wordsworth
    B) Mark Twain
    C) Stephen Spender
    D) Stephen Leacock
    Answer: B

42. In “The Express”, the poet compares the train to:
    A) A tiger
    B) A queen
    C) A bird
    D) A rocket
    Answer: B

43. The poem “The World is Too Much with Us” belongs to which century?
    A) 18th century
    B) 19th century
    C) 20th century
    D) 21st century
    Answer: B

44. Stephen Leacock’s tone in “My Financial Career” is mostly:
    A) Sad and angry
    B) Joyful and festive
    C) Humorous and ironic
    D) Violent and dark
    Answer: C

45. Which of these texts highlights the fear of banking?
    A) The Express
    B) Running for Governor
    C) My Financial Career
    D) The World is Too Much with Us
    Answer: C

Unit II: Essay Writing (Topical Essays)

46. Which topic highlights gender equality?
    A) The Role of Women in the New Era
    B) The Global World
    C) Terrorism
    D) Covid-19 Pandemic
    Answer: A

47. Covid-19 impacted which sector the most?
    A) Agriculture
    B) Film industry only
    C) Health and education
    D) Sports only
    Answer: C

48. Terrorism affects a country’s:
    A) GDP only
    B) Population growth only
    C) National security and peace
    D) Weather conditions
    Answer: C

49. India and the Modern World includes which idea?
    A) Isolation from global trade
    B) India’s backwardness
    C) Technological and democratic progress
    D) Slavery
    Answer: C

50. The Global World is shaped by:
    A) Isolation
    B) Local markets only
    C) Global trade, communication, and travel
    D) Tribal society
    Answer: C

Unit III: Communicative Skills

51. Which of the following is a formal phrase?
    A) What’s up?
    B) Hey buddy!
    C) Nice to meet you.
    D) Yo dude!
    Answer: C

52. Which of these is part of essential conversation?
    A) Gossip
    B) Writing poetry
    C) Meeting someone for the first time
    D) Watching TV
    Answer: C

53. “Perjury” refers to:
    A) Telling truth in court
    B) Lying under oath
    C) Filing an F.I.R
    D) Reading poetry
    Answer: B

54. Blog writing is useful for:
    A) Legal matters
    B) Personal and public content sharing
    C) Engineering
    D) Military decisions
    Answer: B

55. Which of these is an example of email etiquette?
    A) Use emojis in subject
    B) Write in capital letters only
    C) Use polite greetings and correct grammar
    D) Avoid writing the receiver’s name
    Answer: C

Vocabulary & Key Words

56. “Malicious” intent means:
    A) Goodwill
    B) Evil or harmful purpose
    C) Love and care
    D) Formal request
    Answer: B

57. “Competence” means:
    A) Weakness
    B) Skill or ability
    C) Ignorance
    D) Laziness
    Answer: B

58. A “Manifesto” is a:
    A) Poem
    B) Personal letter
    C) Declaration of beliefs or policies
    D) Medical report
    Answer: C

59. Which of the following is a soft skill?
    A) Drawing
    B) Programming
    C) Teamwork
    D) Swimming
    Answer: C

60. CV stands for:
    A) Central Verification
    B) Course View
    C) Curriculum Vitae
    D) Certificate Validation
    Answer: C

Unit I: Reading, Writing, and Interpretation Skills

61. What is the poetic device used in “The Express” to describe movement?
    A) Simile
    B) Metaphor
    C) Irony
    D) Alliteration
    Answer: B

62. Which author is known for using humor in essays?
    A) William Wordsworth
    B) Stephen Spender
    C) Stephen Leacock
    D) Mark Twain
    Answer: C

63. The poem “The World is Too Much with Us” expresses concern about:
    A) Human connection with nature
    B) Technological growth
    C) Politics
    D) Dreams
    Answer: A

64. “My Financial Career” is based on:
    A) A teacher’s struggle
    B) A romantic story
    C) The narrator’s fear in a bank
    D) A businessman’s journey
    Answer: C

65. In “Running for Governor”, Mark Twain mocks:
    A) Love stories
    B) Family relations
    C) Election process and politics
    D) School education
    Answer: C

Unit II: Essay Writing (Topical Essays)

66. Which essay deals with international cooperation and cultural exchange?
    A) Terrorism
    B) Covid-19 Pandemic
    C) India and the Modern World
    D) The Role of Women
    Answer: C

67. The essay on “The Role of Women” emphasizes:
    A) Male dominance
    B) Women’s backwardness
    C) Women’s empowerment
    D) Women should stay silent
    Answer: C

68. Covid-19 encouraged:
    A) Outdoor events
    B) Misinformation
    C) Digital learning and hygiene awareness
    D) Political instability
    Answer: C

69. Terrorism leads to:
    A) Economic growth
    B) Peace and unity
    C) Fear and destruction
    D) Employment
    Answer: C

70. Globalisation promotes:
    A) Narrow thinking
    B) Closed markets
    C) International communication and travel
    D) No internet usage
    Answer: C

Unit III: Communicative Skills

71. Which is an example of a confused word pair?
    A) Their / There
    B) Run / Fun
    C) Hello / Help
    D) Right / Write
    Answer: A

72. “Blog writing” improves:
    A) Communication and creative skills
    B) Cooking skills
    C) Political knowledge
    D) Driving ability
    Answer: A

73. An F.I.R. is usually filed:
    A) In a hospital
    B) In a restaurant
    C) At a police station
    D) At an airport
    Answer: C

74. The purpose of a resume is to:
    A) Write a diary
    B) Share cooking recipes
    C) Present skills and qualifications for a job
    D) Register for a festival
    Answer: C

75. Which sentence is grammatically correct for self-introduction?
    A) I is Ashok.
    B) Me name Ashok.
    C) Myself Ashok.
    D) My name is Ashok.
    Answer: D

Vocabulary & Usage

76. “Streamline” in workplace communication means:
    A) To add confusion
    B) To simplify and organize
    C) To delay things
    D) To remove people
    Answer: B

77. “Intent” means:
    A) Unplanned action
    B) Doubt
    C) Purpose or aim
    D) Mistake
    Answer: C

78. Which one is a part of soft skills?
    A) Anger
    B) Shouting
    C) Listening skills
    D) Lateness
    Answer: C

79. “Manifesto” is mostly used in:
    A) Novels
    B) Political declarations
    C) Cooking books
    D) Love stories
    Answer: B

80. The best format for formal email is:
    A) Hi dude, what’s up?
    B) Hey buddy, I’m coming.
    C) Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well.
    D) Bro, check this out!
    Answer: C