BEGLA-135
BA ENGLISH GENERAL PROGRAMME
(BAG)
ASSIGNMENT
July2023–January2024
English in Daily Life
(BEGLA-135)
School of Humanities
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, NewDelhi-110068
ASSIGNMENT:
ENGLISH IN DAILYLIFE
(BEGLA-135)
Programme: BOSWOL/2023-24
Course Code:BEGLA-135
Dear Student,
You are required to do one assignment. It is a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)and
carries100marks.Itcoversfourblocksof the course.
Aims: The TMA is primarily concerned with assessing your proficiency in English. You
should not reproduce chunks of information from the passage(s) but effectively use the skills
of reading and writing that you may have acquired during the course of study to compose
your answers. These assignments aim to teach as well as to assess your performance.
Guidelines: There are three sections – Section A, B & C, you are required to attempt
all questions in your own words and hand written Assignments should be submitted
on time.
Instructions: Before attempting the questions please read the following instructions
carefully.
As in day-to-day life, planning is important in attempting the assignment as well.
Read the assignment carefully; go through the units on which the questions are based;
jot down some points regarding each question and then re-arrange them in a logical
order. In the essay-type answer, pay attention to your introduction and conclusion.
The introduction must tell you how to interpret the given topic and how you propose
to develop it. The conclusion must summarize your views on the topic. Once you are
satisfied with your answers, you can write down the final version for submission,
writing each answer neatly and underlining the points you wish to emphasize. You
should submit the assignment in your own handwriting.
Make sure that your answer:
a) is logical
b) is written in simple and correct English
c) does not exceed the number of words indicated in your questions
d) is written neatly and clearly.
Please remember that it is compulsory to submit your assignment before you can
take the Term End Examination. Also remember to keep a copy of your
assignment with you and to take a receipt from your Study Centre when you
submit the assignment.
1. Write your Enrolment Number, Name, Full Address and Date on the top right
corner of the first page of your response sheet(s).
2. Write the Course Title, Assignment Number and the Name of the Study
Centre you are attached to in the centre of the first page of your response sheet(s).
The top of the first page of your response sheet should look like this:
ENROLMENT NO: ...........................
NAME: ..............................................
COURSE TITLE: ............................. ADDRESS:…………………………..
ASSIGNMENT NO: ..........................
ADDRESS: ....................................
STUDY CENTRE: ........................... DATE:...........................................
3. Use only foolscap size paper for your response and tag all the pages carefully.
4. Write the relevant question number with each answer.
Last Date for Submission of Assignment:
For June Examination: 30th April
For December Examination: 31st October
GOOD LUCK!
Note: Remember the submission of assignment is a precondition for appearing in the
examination. If you do not submit the assignment on time, you will not be allowed
to appear in the examination.
ASSIGNMENT:ENGLISH IN DAILY LIFE
(BEGLA-135)
Programme: BAG/2023-24
Course Code: BEGLA-135
Max.Marks:100
All sections are compulsory.
SECTION A
Answer the questions given below.
5x4=20
1. Define the following terms-
a. Telegram
b. Blogs
2. Write antonyms of the following words-
a. Admire
b. Cowardice
c. Crooked
d. Abound
3. Write the meanings of the given idioms and use them in sentences of your own.
a. Beat around the bush
b. Cut corners
c. Up in arms
d. Get your act together
4. Use the correct form of the verb given in the bracket-
a. I _(has, had) a math test yesterday.
b. I_(will go, will went) to the store later.
c. I had already_(fallen, fall) asleep when my alarm went off.
d. I_(are reading, am reading)a newspaper.
5. Complete the following sentences by using appropriate subordinate clauses-
a. I don’t know_.
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b. The child needed help__________.
c. __she was not able to find a good job.
d. She said___.
SECTION B
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each.
5x10=50
1. How to begin and end conversation appropriately?
2. Write a newspaper report for a local daily pointing to sudden rise in pollution in your area.
3. Write a letter to your friend explaining her the importance of discipline in life.
4. Construct a dialogue between two students discussing their plans for holidays.
5. Write 7/8 diary entries for the most thrilling day of your life till date.
SECTION C
Answer the following] questions in about 200-250 words each.
2x15=30
1. Describe a new market area that you visited recently. You can describe in terms of its
location, infrastructure, it’s comparison with other similar places etc.
2. Write an essay on Gender Sensitization.
