English NEB 2076 (old course) question paper

Write the correct punctuation mark in the blank space of each of the following sentences: a) She said to me, “I am coming ______” b) “What a beautiful day ______” he said. c) “Please help me ______” she requested.

Correct the following sentences and rewrite them: a) He is one of the cleverest boys in the class. b) The number of students in this college are increasing. c) She has been working here since two years.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles: a) ______ sun rises in the east. b) ______ honesty is the best policy. c) ______ earth revolves around the sun.

Change the following sentences into indirect speech: a) He said to me, “I am going to Kathmandu.” b) She said, “I have finished my homework.” c) They said, “We are playing cricket.”

Rewrite the following sentences using the verbs in the brackets in their correct forms: a) If I ______ (be) you, I would not tell a lie. b) She ______ (write) a letter when I saw her. c) By the time we reach the station, the train ______ (leave).

Use the following sets of words/phrases to make meaningful sentences: a) quickly – the thief – run away – seeing – the police b) to – the market – every morning – he – goes c) the book – very interesting – I – find – yesterday

Answer the following questions in one word: a) What is the past participle of ‘write’? b) Which word is a conjunction: ‘but’, ‘how’, or ‘the’? c) What is the plural form of ‘child’?

Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B: Column A: a) Benevolent, b) Ephemeral, c) Ubiquitous Column B: i) Lasting for a very short time, ii) Present, appearing, or found everywhere, iii) Well-meaning and kindly

Write the antonyms of the following words: a) Brave b) Happy c) Begin

Write the synonyms of the following words: a) Beautiful b) Big c) Happy

Write the noun forms of the following verbs: a) Teach b) Write c) Act

a) What is the difference between formal and informal letters? Write any four differences. [2] b) Write a letter to your friend describing an interesting incident that happened to you during your recent trip. [3]

a) What is an autobiography? Write any four characteristics of an autobiography. [2] b) Write an autobiography of a famous personality you admire. [3]

a) What is a speech? Write any four features of a good speech. [2] b) Imagine you are the chief guest of a program organized by your school. Write a speech on “Importance of Reading Books.” [3]

a) What is an interview? Write any four types of interviews. [2] b) Suppose you are going to get a job in a company. Write an interview of yours with the manager of the company. [3]

a) What is a report? Write any four features of a good report. [2] b) Write a report on “The Annual Sports Day Program of Your School.” [3]

a) What is a notice? Write any four features of a good notice. [2] b) Suppose you are the head boy/girl of your school. Write a notice to be put up on the school notice board informing the students about the upcoming cultural program. [3]

a) What is a debate? Write any four features of a good debate. [2] b) Imagine you are a participant in a debate competition. Write a debate on the motion: “Social media is a waste of time.” [3]

a) What is an essay? Write any four features of a good essay. [2] b) Write an essay on “My Aim in Life.” [3]

a) What is a story? Write any four features of a good story. [2] b) Write a story based on the following outline: A poor woodcutter – finds an axe in the river – a magical axe – helps him to become rich – becomes greedy – loses everything. [3]

a) What is a poem? Write any four features of a good poem. [2] b) Write a poem on “Environmental Pollution.” [3]

a) What is a dialogue? Write any four features of a good dialogue. [2] b) Write a dialogue between two friends discussing the importance of learning English. [3]

a) What is a precis? Write any four features of a good precis. [2] b) Write a precis of the following passage: [The passage is not provided here]

a) What is a summary? Write any four differences between a summary and a precis. [2] b) Write a summary of the story “The Last Leaf” by O. Henry. [3]

a) What is a review? Write any four features of a good review. [2] b) Write a review of the last movie you watched. [3]

a) What is an article? Write any four features of a good article. [2] b) Write an article on “The Role of Women in Society.” [3]

a) What is a diary entry? Write any four features of a good diary entry. [2] b) Write a diary entry describing your feelings after winning a prize in a competition. [3]

a) What is a message? Write any four features of a good message. [2] b) Suppose you are the secretary of your club. Write a message to be displayed on the notice board informing the members about the upcoming meeting. [3]

a) What is a telegram? Write any four features of a good telegram. [2] b) Imagine you are going to attend an important meeting. Write a telegram to your friend informing him/her about your absence. [3]

a) What is a poster? Write any four features of a good poster. [2] b) Design a poster for an awareness program on “Save Water, Save Life.” [3]

a) What is a complaint letter? Write any four features of a good complaint letter. [2] b) Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining about the poor condition of roads in your area. [3]

a) What is an application letter? Write any four features of a good application letter. [2] b) Write an application letter to the principal of your school requesting him/her to grant you a scholarship. [3]

a) What is a formal invitation? Write any four features of a good formal invitation. [2] b) Write a formal invitation to be sent to your friend inviting him/her to your birthday party. [3]

a) What is an informal invitation? Write any four differences between a formal and an informal invitation. [2] b) Write an informal invitation to your friend inviting him/her to your house for dinner. [3]

a) What is a condolence letter? Write any four features of a good condolence letter. [2] b) Write a condolence letter to your friend who has lost his/her father. [3]

a) What is a letter of enquiry? Write any four features of a good letter of enquiry. [2] b) Write a letter of enquiry to the manager of a company asking for the details of a product you are interested in. [3]

a) What is a letter of complaint? Write any four features of a good letter of complaint. [2] b) Write a letter of complaint to the manager of a shop complaining about the poor quality of the product you purchased. [3]

a) What is a letter of recommendation? Write any four features of a good letter of recommendation. [2] b) Write a letter of recommendation for your friend who is applying for a job. [3]

a) What is a letter of apology? Write any four features of a good letter of apology. [2] b) Write a letter of apology to your friend for not being able to attend his/her birthday party. [3]

a) What is a letter of thanks? Write any four features of a good letter of thanks. [2] b) Write a letter of thanks to your teacher for guiding you throughout the year. [3]