English II - Unit Wise Questions

1.

The world of science fiction is a world that ………..

a) could never be     b) could be     c) seems improbable     d) seems fantastic

11. How do you distinguish a science fiction from other kinds of fiction? Explain basing on the stories given in your textbook.

2. Which of the following words is an argument indicator word?

a) although    b) therefore    c) despite    d) moreover

12.  What are the basic components of arguments? Explain with appropriate examples.

3. Which of the following categories is not used in a business letter?

a) enquiry    b) reply    c) confirmation    d) collection of data

13. Lists are used in letters, e-mails, fax message, and memos. What are the major objectives and advantages of using lists and bullets? Explain.

14. In the story, "But Who Can Replace A Man", the penner claims to have class three brain. Why do the tractors and the field minder leave the penner behind rejecting his request for help? Why he becomes useless after crashing down to the ground? Explain.

4.One should not use ............... in a fax message,

a) salutation    b) fax letter head    c) fax number    d) copy to

15. What are the guidelines to be followed while designing leaflets? Explain basing on the text prescribed in your course.

5.The introductory part of a memo explains ………..

a) Facts and figures    b) reasons for writing     c) action to be taken     d) deadline

16. What do you mean by brainstorming a topic? Explain with an appropriate example.

6. A special report is written ………….

a) regarding a change of policy    

b) regarding a progress    

c) regarding an accident   

d) regarding sales visit

7. Main heading of minutes includes ………..

a) apologies for absence

b) minutes of last meeting

c) matters discussed

d) place, day, date, and the time of the meeting held

17. An argument states with a basic reason. Read the following sentence and draw an intermediate and then a main conclusion.

If Cigarette advertising were banned, Cigarette manufacturers would save the money

they would otherwise have spent on advertising.

18. A lot can be done to make meetings effective. What measures would you suggest to make meeting effective if you were a member of a meeting? Explain.

8.An impromptu presentation is …………..

a) prepared in advance.

b) given on the spot without prior preparation.

c) given looking at the prepared text.

d) given only by bosses in front of new employees.

9. In the story "the Land Ironclads", the young lieutenant lay beside the ………..

a) war until    b) war correspondent    c) the defender general    d) young engineers

10. An argument can have ……………

a) only one reason supporting a conclusion

c) two or more reasons, each of which independently supporting the conclusion

d) only the stated assumptions

e) only the unstated assumption

19. Of late, major cities, especially the capital city, of Nepal have become notorious become of frequent traffic congestion. In this context, write an argumentative essay about the benefits and disadvantages of our widespread use of the motor cars. Come to a conclusion as to whether the motor can be a good thing or bad thing in light of daily problem faced by the commuters in the capital city and elsewhere in Nepal.

20. You work for Aurora Holdings Plc, a large manufacturing company. In a recent board meeting, it was decided to review the company's staff benefits. At present they include only a company pension scheme and a subsidized canteen. The human resource director asks you to research the additional benefits which could be