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NITTE MEENAKSHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(AN AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTE AFFILIATED TO VTU, BELAGAVI)

__ Semester Mid-Semester Examination BE Degree (MSE-__)

Academic year 20__-20__
Department of__________________
Sub Title (Sub Code)

SECTIONS:
Timings: 09:30 am – 10:30 am
Duration: 1 Hr Date:

Max.
Marks:30
Instructions
1. Q1 (6 Marks) & Q6 (4 Marks) - Compulsory questions.
2. Q2 - Q5 Choice-based questions for 10 marks each.
3. Missing Data (if any) can be suitably assumed.

Questio Question Mar CO;

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Answer the following questions.

1. a. a) Letter reports: Informal reports in the form of CO;

letters for correspondence 1/2
outside the office. The business letter format is very
important for communicating formally in or outside
an organization.
2
b) Memo reports: Informal reports in the form of
memo for correspondence
inside the office. A report that deals with a minor
problem or provides facts of routine nature, using this
interoffice memorandum format
b. Intensive reading involves learners reading in detail CO;
with specific learning aims and tasks. Example 2 1/2
learning in detail for an examination or research.
c. Curriculum vitae is a Latin word that means course of CO;
life.It is a comprehensive statement of your 1/2
2
educational background, teaching, and research
experience.
UNIT-I
2 a. 1. A story was told to them by me.
2. Were all the questions answered by you?
3. The letters were being delivered by the
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postman
2 /3
4. It will be forgotten by people after some time.
5. The houses have been struck by lightning.
6. Sugar is sold by the man.

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b. 1. a Symbols
2. d Large CO;
3. b. Have become 2 /3
4. d. Landmarks
OR
3 a. 1.She said that she was going to the store. CO;
2.She said that she had been reading a novel. 2 /3
3.She said that she had been reading a novel.
4. The boy enquired where I stayed?
5. She asked whether I would come to the party.
b. Convert the following sentences from passive to CO;
active voice: 2 /3
1. He writes an essay
2. Sheena does the housework
3. She cares for the rabbit
4. Jacob always plays the guitar
UNIT-II
4 a. [Your Name] CO;
[Your Address] 2 /3
[Your City, State, PIN Code]
12th May, 2024.

[name of the politician]

[Address of the politician]

Subject: Urgent Action Needed: Addressing

Environmental Concerns in Our Community

Dear [Politician's Name],

I write this letter to bring attention to a critical issue

plaguing our community: environmental degradation.
Our neighborhood is suffering from pollution,
deforestation, and the depletion of natural resources
at an alarming rate. As a concerned resident, I urge
you to take immediate action to implement
sustainable policies and initiatives that prioritize
environmental conservation and combat climate
change. Our future generations depend on us to
safeguard the planet. Your leadership in this matter is
crucial for the well-being of our community and the
preservation of our environment.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
signature
[Your Name]

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b. CO;
2 /3

To: All Employees

From: Head HR
5th July 2023

Subject: Change in code of conduct

As of July 1, 2015, ABC Corporation will be

implementing new policies regarding code of
conduct.All the employees are expected to follow it
without fail.

Regards

Head Hr

Attached: Circular No. 223

Send a Copy to: Team Leads, Managers
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OR
2 /3
a. CO;
5 Sender mail id: 2 /3
Receiver mail id:
Cc
Bcc

Subject:

Dear Sir/Ma’am,
Body: Introduce yourself
Introduce the topic
What you expect as return
Closing line

Regards
Name

b. Skimming refers to looking only for the general or CO;

main ideas . 2 /3
Scanning is reading rapidly in order to find specific facts.
Intensive reading involves learners reading in detail with
specific learning aims and tasks.
Extensive reading involves learners reading texts for
enjoyment and to develop general reading skills.

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6 a. A. Studying history helps us to live in today’s world.

C. conclusions
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A. Applying historical events to modern society. 4
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A.insecurity

Faculty Signature HOD Signature

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