DEPARTMENT OF BASIC SCIENCES & HUMANITIES

Subject : Communicative English CAY : 2024-25

Year & Semester : I&I Assignment No : III
Name of the Student : Register Number :
Branch & Section : Submission Date :

1. Read the provided lesson on Elon Musk and create a set of organized notes using your own
words. Your notes should include key points, important details, and any relevant examples.
Refer to the example of Note Making on page 87 in the textbook.
2. "Write the summary of the passage 2 given in the textbook on page No. 89 & 90 and provide it
an appropriate title.
3. Fill the blanks with appropriate collocations.

Turn, make, conduct, reach, have, raise, meet, take,

a. The company needs to _________ drastic changes to stay competitive in the market.
b. We must _________ an agreement before the deadline.
c. He was asked to _________responsibility for the project’s failure.
d. She decided to __________ the issue with her manager to avoid further confusion.
e. The team hopes to_______________ the target by the end of the quarter.
f. They plan to ______________ a thorough investigation into the incident.
g. He was able to ___________ a profit despite the tough market conditions.
h. The new policy is expected to _______________ an effect on employee productivity.

4. . Identify any 5 collocations in the following passage and frame a sentence with each of the
collocation.
Every morning, I wake up early to catch a bus to work. On the way, I take notes on my daily goals.
Once at the office, I often make a phone call to coordinate with my team. During lunch, I try to get
some exercise by taking a brisk walk. If I have errands to run, I leave early to run errands like
picking up groceries. In the afternoon, I enjoy having a conversation with a colleague to catch up.
Before heading home, I set a reminder for important tasks. After work, I usually write an email to
friends and family. If I feel tired, I like to take a nap before doing some evening research for my
personal projects.
5. Match the following words with appropriate collocations and frame a sentence with each of the
formed collocation.

1 Reap a) dreams →
2 Fulfill b) welcome →
3 warm c) benefits →
6. Form compound words from the boxes given below and fill in the blanks in the sentences that
follow with the appropriate compound words.

Cleaning Traffic Clock Wall Dry Jam

Alarm Hair Green Cut House Paper

a. She visited the hair stylist to have a clean __________________________.

b. She has given sarees for ___________________________________.
c. The _______________________________ is a natural process that warms the earth surface.
d. The room was looking bright with colorful__________________________________.
e. The children were late to school as there was a ______________________near the toll plaza.

7. Fill the blanks with appropriate form of verbs.

The committee 1_________(is/are) meeting today to discuss the new policy. Each member 2
_________(have/has) been asked to prepare their feedback in advance. Although the topics
3_________ (is/are) varied, they all focus on improving workplace efficiency. The data collected
from the surveys 4_______________ (show/shows) that employees are generally supportive of the
proposed changes. Neither the manager nor the team leaders 5____________ (was/were) present at
the last meeting, which created some confusion. As a result, the committee 6___________
(decide/decides) to send out a detailed summary of the discussions. If the recommendations 7
_____________(pass/passes), the new policy 8___________ (will go/will goes) into effect next
month. This initiative, along with others, 9_____________ (aim/aims) to foster a more productive
work environment and ensure that all employees 10._______________ (feel/feels) valued.

8. The following sentences have errors in subject verb agreement. Evaluate them and rewrite by
making necessary corrections.
i. Neither of the books on the shelf belong to me.______________
ii. A number of students is attending the seminar next week._________________
iii. The data from the recent surveys indicate a significant change in consumer
behavior.___________
iv. Either the director or his assistants have to attend the meeting.___________
v. Neither the manager nor the employees agree with the new working hours.___________
vi. Ten miles are a long distance to run without stopping.________________
vii. Either the teachers or the principal are going to address the students at the assembly.
viii. Neither of the two candidates have sufficient experience for the role._____________
ix. The majority of the artwork in the gallery were created by local artists._____________
x. The pair of shoes need to be replaced because they are worn out._____________
xi. The team are winning the game._______________
xii. The team is arguing among themselves about strategy._____________
xiii. All of the cake have been eaten.________________
xiv. All of the players has arrived._____________
xv. Every student and teacher are required to attend the meeting._______________
xvi. Every one of the proposals requires further review by the board._____________
xvii. Each of the employees have completed the training.__________________
xviii. None of the cake were left after the party._______________
xix. None of the students has submitted their assignments._____________
xx. Tom and Jerry is famous cartoon characters.____________
xxi. Peanut butter and jelly are my favorite sandwich.____________________
9. In the following text, there are errors in subject verb agreement. Spot the errors, and rewrite
the texts by making necessary corrections.

1.Sreeja and Anvita are really bored. __________.2 They have a lot of homework to complete but
neither of them want to do it ___________. 3. Instead, they decides to go to a shopping mall
___________.4. When the girls arrive at the mall, they notices that some of the stores offer discounts
to their customers_____________.4. They buy shoes and dresses, and enjoys a few
treats._____________.5. After a little while, Sreeja want to go to the gaming zone, but Anvita is
tired____________. 6. Since they could not decide on what to do, they just goes home.___________.

10. Paraphrase the following sentences

a. It is a well-known fact that exercise is good for maintaining physical health and overall well-being.
b. At this point in time, we are currently reviewing the applications that have been submitted for the job
position.
c. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and thanks to you for your help with the
project..
d. Symptoms of influenza include fever and nasal congestion.
e. The price of a resort vacation typically includes meals, tips and equipment rentals, which makes your
trip more cost-effective.

11. Reading for Inferences

a. “Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed
his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.” What
probably happened?
b. “Chloe wasn't much of a writer but what she could do with a brush and canvas was incredible.
You give her any topic to write on, she would do a decent job but if you explain her scenery she
would incredibly bring it to life on a canvas. Everyone complimented her for what she was
amazing at.” What does it infer?

c. Read the following conversation between persons A & B and answer the questions that follow.

A When did this happen?

B About an hour ago. I fell down while playing badminton.
A. Can you move it at all?
B.Only a littile.
A. Can you walk on it?
B. No. It hurts too much.
A. I think we will have to take an X-ray. We’ll get someone to wheel you into the X-ray
room.
B. Will I be able to play in the tournament tomorrow?
A. I’m afraid not.
i) Where do you think this conversation is taking place?
ii) What do you infer about what the two persons do?
iii) What does’it’ in the conversation refer to?
iv) What does the expression “I’m afraid not” mean? Does it express fear?
 12. Fill the following blanks with appropriate form of tense wherever it is necessary.

For the past few weeks, our department 1 ___________ (discuss) potential improvements to the
workflow. The management 2___________ (believe) that, unless we 3_______________(implement)
these changes soon, we 4 _________________ (fall) behind our competitors. Right now, the team 5
________________ (analyze) various strategies, and by the end of next week, we 6
____________________ (decide) on the best course of action.

Yesterday, we 7 ___________________(hold) a meeting to review the latest findings, and some

interesting proposals 8 _______________ (bring) up. If the board 9 _____________ (approve) the
plan next month, we 10 __________________ (begin) the implementation phase immediately. By
this time next year, we 11____________________ (expect) to have completed the entire process and
12 ____________________ (see) significant improvements in efficiency.

13. Identify the verbs that indicate the tense in each sentence and write their tense.

1. Elon Musk was born in South Africa in 1971 and grew up with a strong interest in technology and
innovation.__________________________ 2. By the time he reached adulthood, he had already started
developing business ideas._______________________ 3. In 2002, Musk founded SpaceX, which today is
revolutionizing space travel. Meanwhile, Tesla, the electric car company he runs, has been changing the auto
industry with sustainable energy solutions.________________________ 4. As of now, he continues to push
boundaries in various fields, and people believe that his ventures will shape the future.
________________________5. If his ambitions come to fruition, humans might be living on Mars in the
coming decades._______________________

14. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs provided in brackets.

David:"It was amazing! I 1.____________ always (want) to visit Spain, and it finally happened."
Emma:"That’s great! What was your favorite part?"
David:"Well, the architecture in Barcelona was breathtaking. We 2.______________ (spend) hours
exploring the city. By the time we left, we 3._____________ (visit) almost all the major attractions."
Emma:"That sounds wonderful! I’ve never been to Spain, but I 4.___________________ (plan) a
trip to Italy next year. Hopefully, I’ll have a similar experience."
David:"You’ll love Italy! I went there a few years ago. If you need any recommendations, just let me
know.
Emma: Sure.
David: 5._________________ you (decide) which cities to visit yet?"
Emma: No, not yet

15. Write as directed

i. A sentence in past perfect continuous tense.
ii. A sentence in future perfect tense.
iii. Two examples for each type of compound words : adjective-noun, verb- noun,
adverb-adjective, adjective-noun, noun –noun.
iv. Write a sentence using collocation ‘break the news’ & ‘stall for time’ that clearly shows its meaning
through context.
v. Musk joined Tesla Motors as CEO in 2004.( true /false)
vi. ______________aims to integrate the human brain with artificial intelligence by
manufacturing devices that can be embedded in the brain to facilitate its interfacing with
machines. ( Powewall/ Solar roof/ Neuralink)
vii. Musk founded Space X in ___________( 2005/ 2004/ 2002/ 2016).
viii. Musk unwavering commitment to innovation continues to shape the future.(synonym).