Sem1 Assessment 2 Syllabus and Notes

Syllabus:

1. Connectives.

2. Contextual Vocabulary.

3. Words used as nouns and verbs. 

4. Classification of related words (Pick the odd one out)

5. Compound Words

6. Reading a table with comprehension questions.  

8. Letter writing / Email Writing.

9. Picture Description. 

Notes:

Degrees of comparison: (Not for assessment 2)

Explanation:

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/adjektive_steig.htm

Exercise:

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises_list/adjektiv_adverb.htm

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/adjectives-adverbs/adjectives/exercises

Modal Verbs: (Not for assessment 2)

What are modal auxiliaries?

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/hilfsverben1.htm

Modals in English Grammar

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/hilfsverben2.htm

1. Transitional words/Connectives/Indicators:

https://www.thoughtco.com/showing-cause-effect-in-written-english-1212354

Causal Indicators:

https://www.englishgrammar.org/sentence-connectors-showing-effect/

If Conditionals Exercises:

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/complex_tests/if_clauses1/index.php

4. Classification of related words (Pick the odd one out)

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/exams/grammar-vocabulary-exams/odd-one-out

https://www.hitbullseye.com/Odd-One-Out-Exercises.php

5. Compound Words: 

http://nptel.ac.in/courses/109106066/module15/lecture27/lecture27.pdf

https://studnotes.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/nominal_compounds.pdf

Format of a Business Letter:

To Know about letters and format go to this link: 

http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/rwc/repository/files/business-and-professional-writing/business_letter_handout-major-rev.pdf

Letter and Phrases: 

http://alumnus.caltech.edu/~natalia/studyinus/guide/recom/phrases.htm

https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-87185.php

https://www.eslbuzz.com/useful-phrases-and-vocabulary-for-writing-letters-in-english/

Definitions:

Extended definitions from Joe Turner

Cover Letter:

Cover letter from Elisha Immanuel

Recommendation: Not for 2 assessment:

Use imperatives to write recommendations. 

How to write recommendations:https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/59230/what-is-the-difference-between-suggestion-and-recommendation

While writing recommendations make sure to use the word "Should"

Examples:

It is recommendable to wear Id card.

Proper dress code should be maintained.

Instructions:

https://www.english-at-home.com/giving-instructions/

Interpreting visual material

Essay writing

1.     There is a lot of differences between school life and college life. Write an essay not exceeding 300 words by comparing school life with college life. Use relevant expressions of comparison and contrast.

2.     Write an essay not exceeding 300 words describing a place that you have visited. Narrate your experience during that travel, the various spots that you visited and how you enjoyed being there.

3.     Can students be given unrestricted access to the internet?

4.     Does a developing country like India really require expensive space research programs?

5.     Write an essay on any event in the history or an achiever who inspired you, in 200 words.

6.     The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many students. Write an essay not exceeding 250 words analyzing the pros and cons of going abroad for higher education.

7.     Write an essay not exceeding 250 words discussing the cause for the depletion of natural resources and the effect of over exploitation of natural resources.

8.     There is a general view in our country that there are enough jobs but not adequate skilled workers – skills including job-readiness, language and interpersonal communication. A recent statistics says only 30% of students with a professional degree are employable. Write an essay in about 300 words responding to the view expressed.

Letter to the Editor

1.     Write a letter to the Editor of the Hindu highlighting five serious problems related to overflowing garbage in your neighborhood and elsewhere in the city. Offer solutions to tackle the problems you highlight. Your letter should contain five paragraphs and not exceed 250 words.

2.     Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper in about 250 words expressing your concern about the poor condition of the roads in your area after the rains and the hardships faced by people because of it. Suggest suitable measures to solve each of the problems highlighted.

Not for Assessment II

Active to Passive Examples:

Someone kills Diana                                               Diana is killed by someone

Someone killed Diana                                             Diana was killed by someone.

Someone will kill Diana                                          Diana will be killed by someone.

Someone has killed Diana                                       Diana has been killed by someone.

Someone had killed Diana                                       Diana had been

Someone will have killed Diana                              Diana will have been

Some one is killing Diana                                        Diana is being killed by someone.

Someone was killing Diana                                      Diana was being killed by someone.

Someone will be killing Diana                                 No passive form

Someone has been killing Diana                              No passive form

Someone had been killing Diana                              No passive form

Someone will have been killing Diana                     No passive form

Links to Practice:

Reported Speech:

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/reported-speech/exercises?10

Collocations:

http://www.english-in-chester.co.uk/e-learning/lesson/collocations/

https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/collocations.htm

Phrasal Verbs: Not for Assess 2

Regular Vs Phrasal Verbs:

https://www.espressoenglish.net/regular-verbs-vs-phrasal-verbs/

Different Forms of Phrasal Verbs:

English Phrasal Verbs from Ingles Corporativo

Exercise on Phrasal verb:

http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-phrasal-verbs.php

https://www.englishgrammar.org/phrasal-verbs-worksheet-5/

https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/structures/phrasal_verbs_sentences.htm

Direct Exercises:

INTERPRETATION OF PICTURES
Interpret the pictures given below under the criteria given below:
1. The Idea or the concept in the picture
2. Yours views and opinions
3. The motive of the painter
4. The views of others like your friend, a politician, a foreigner and etc.
5. The skills of the painter or techniques used in the painting

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ASSESSMENT 2

Cause and Effect

1.     The levels of CO2 in the atmosphere have increased. There have been changes in the weather patterns.

2.     The Chembarambakkam lake was opened. Chennai city was inundated.

3.     The nuclear bomb was dropped on Japan during World War II. At least 1,29,000 people were killed.

4.     The Nokia plant in Sriperumbudur was shut down in 2014. Over 6,000 workers lost their jobs.

5.     Google declared it was proud to have Ruth Prat as the Chief Financial Officer. She was experienced, creative and operationally strong.

6.     Robert did not pay close attention to what the travel agent said when he went to see her at her office last week. He had to ask many of the same questions again the next time he talked to her.

If conditionals

1.     If you _____ (go) out with your friends tonight, I will watch the football match on TV.

2.     I _____ (buy) these shoes if they had fit well.

3.     If you switched the lights on, you ______ (fall/not) over the chair.

4.     He would have repaired the car himself if he _____ (have) the tools.

5.     If the weather is nice, ___________.

6.     If I had finished my work early, ___________.

7.     If researchers develop a complete robot with artificial intelligence, _______.

8.     The human race could not have become the dominant species in the earth, _____.

9.     If the students are skilled enough, ________________.

10.                        The shares of the company would have been sold for a higher price, if ______.

Direct and Indirect speech

1.     The priest said, “Be quiet and listen to my words”.

2.     I said to him, “Why don’t you work hard?”

3.     Interviewer: Sir, what prompted you to campaign for noise free and litter free environment?                                                                                                    Joe: People have been callous and insensitive to the welfare of their fellow human beings. They don’t seem to realize their civic responsibilities and obligations. When we destroy the environment, we destroy ourselves.

4.     “We will set-off tomorrow”, they said.

5.     “The boss must sign the letter”, he said.

6.     She said, “He wasn’t ill.”

7.     He said, “She often reads the book”.

Indirect to Direct speech

1.     The interviewer asked Dr. Swaminathan for his recommendations and solutions on the issue of farmers’ distress and suicides. Dr. Swaminathan, in reply, pointed out that he had always highlighted the need to increase the income of farmers in India. This he suggested could be achieved through educating farmers about value-added agriculture.

Collocations

2.     This region has a ____ history and culture. (rich/ famous/ popular)

3.     The noise of ___ traffic can drive you crazy. (thick/ heavy/ bad)

4.     He spoke with a ____ Irish accent. (powerful/ true/ strong)

5.     Take a jacket with you. It’s a ____ night. (chilly/ frozen/ windy)

6.     The students on strike displayed a _____ (marked/ high) indifference to the Principal’s words.

7.     Female infanticide is a crime of _____ (dangerous/ sheer) ignorance and illiteracy.

8.     The site for the industry is ______ (ideally/ well) situated in the outskirts of the city.

9.     Due to _____ (disturbing/ inclement) weather conditions, the flight was delayed.

Phrasal Verbs

1.     He ___ (took after/ took up) swimming when his doctor told him he needed to take more exercise.

2.     She ___ (broke down/ broke in) after hearing the news.

3.     He was ___ (brought in/ brought out) in the countryside.

4.     It’s getting dark earlier and much colder-winder is ___ (setting out/ setting in).

5.     When I arrived at the hotel, I had to ___ (hand around/ hand down/ hand in) my passport.

6.     I am going to read now. So, would you mind ___ (turning down/ turning back/ turning in) the radio?

7.     The police questioned the criminal for three hours, until he ___ (gave up/ gave in/ gave away) and admitted to the crime.

8.     I am asked to finish the work before this evening. How can I ___ (get through/ get out/ get by) with this work today?