Tribhuvan University
Bachelor of Information Technology Management
Semester 1 · Model question
Course Title: English I (ENG201)
Full Marks: 60Pass Marks: 30Time: 3 Hrs
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.
Group A
- 1.
Differentiate between topic sentence and thesis statement.
- 2.
What physical or behavioral evidence does Pamela Withers provide to show that dogs have co-evolved specifically to live alongside humans?
- 3.
Identify two propaganda techniques used in advertisement.
- 4.
Construct a word by using each of the following prefix: out-, pre-, re-, dis-
- 5.
What is meant by 'clock time' in the essay "Time Talks with an Accent"?
Group B
Problem Solving / Short Answer Questions (Answer any SIX Questions)(6 × 5 = 30)
- 6.5
Correct the following paragraph for consistency in tense, person, number and tone: The issue of doing what is right can be a difficult one for a foreign student. Sometimes, the difference in how two cultures viewed things was extreme. It can even drive you nuts. I remember once my instructor asked to see me in her office later that afternoon. I agreed to see her at 3:00, but then my sister calls me on my cellphone. She said she has a flat tire and is waiting on the road. Of course, I went to help her. The next day, my teacher was very aggressive and asks me why I didn't see her yesterday.
- 7.5
Critically identify American values and assumptions. Which two values do you prefer most? Give reasons.
- 8.5
What are Rothenberg's major criticisms of students' use of the World Wide Web in writing research papers?
- 9.5
The "Writing Process" is not a linear path but a recursive one. Describe the four major stages (Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, and Editing) and explain why a writer might need to return to the "Prewriting" stage even after completing a first draft.
- 10.5
Martin Luther King Jr. spoke against American involvement in Vietnam war because he thought that it was unjustly. Was he unpatriotic to be against war when his country was at war?
- 11.5
Discuss the meaning, situation, and the values of the following proverbs: a. The early bird catches the worm. b. God helps those who help themselves.
- 12.5
According to Peale, why is courtesy considered a "key to a happier world," and how does it affect human relationships in a modern, fast-paced society?
Group C
- 13.
The transition from paragraph writing to essay writing requires a mastery of unity, coherence, and rhetorical organization. Explain the essential components of a short essay, specifically focusing on the relationship between the topic sentence of a paragraph and the thesis statement of an essay. Furthermore, discuss the importance of the "stages of the writing process"—prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing—in producing a polished academic work. Why is objective summarizing and proper documentation (such as MLA or APA) critical to maintaining academic integrity?
- 14.
The Dalai Lama and Sam Pitroda have two diverse views on modern development and human happiness. Who do you like to align with? Why? Justify your answer.
- 15.
Analyze the role of Miss Marjorie Hurd in the life of Nicholas Gage. Discuss how her pedagogical approach—specifically her insistence on authenticity and her demand for excellence—transformed a "scared, hungry" refugee into a world-class journalist. In your response, consider the following: a) The significance of the Newspaper Club as a turning point for Gage. b) Miss Hurd's decision to make Nicholas write about his traumatic past in Greece. c) The long-term impact of her mentorship on his professional career and personal identity.
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