ENG101 Midterm Past Paper Spring 2005

ENG101 English Comprehension · Mid Term Examination – Spring 2005 · Time Allowed: 90 Minutes · attempting any of the questions:

penalized in any part of the paper. 3. Read the given passage carefully before answering Q 1 and 2.

examination from anyone. a. If you think that there is something wrong with any of the questions, attempt it to the best of your understanding.

solve the problem.

**WARNING: Please note that Virtual University takes serious

note of unfair means. Anyone found involved in cheating will

get an `F` grade in this course.

PASSAGE

Total Questions: 08

Q1. Marks : 03

Q1. (i) According to Cweren what is outrageous?

Q2. Marks : 04

Q1. (ii) What are some of the dangers associated with trash transfer station near a residential area?

Q3. Marks : 04

Q1. (iii) Write about location and area of the prospective trash transfer station.

Q4. Marks : 04

Q1. (iv) What is the solution to the predicament?

Q5. Marks : 03

Q1. (v) According to Cweren what can an average person do?

Q6. Marks : 02

Q1. (vi) Give a suitable title to the news article.

Q7. Marks : 06

Q2. In the passage what do the following words refer to. An example is provided.

Elaine Gaskamp [line 2] = president of the Greater Fondren Southwest Super neighbourhood

i.

Brian P. Cweren [line 7]

ii.

it [18]

iii.

CARTTS [70]

iv.

its [75]

v.

their[84]

vi.

you [91]

Q8. Marks : 04

Q3. Read the following sentences and decide on the best verb form to complete the sentence.

1. I (walked, am walk, am to walk) to work this morning.
2. The path (is being, will to be, was) very smooth.
3. I (will be to close, will to close, will close) the door.
4. My son (is walking, was walked, has walk) with me.