IGNOU BEGLA-137 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : As human beings, we are constantly interacting with one another and forming opinions about the characters of those around us. A character in literature and drama, is the representation of a person or people in a story or play. Characters can be fictional or based on real people, and they can be the protagonist, the main character in the st ory or the antagonist, the character who opposes the protagonist. In literature and drama, the character is often described using physical, emotional and psychological traits. The physical traits of a character can be described using details such as their height, weight, hair colour and clothing. The emotional traits of a character can be described using details such as their mood, temperament and attitude. The psychological traits of a character can be describe d using details such as their motivations, bel iefs and values. It is important to note that a character’s trait can change throughout the story, as the character goes through different experiences and learns from them. This may be called character development. Questions : 5×2=10

(a) What is character in literature and drama ?

(b) What are three main ways in which a character can be described ?

(c) How can a character’s trait change throughout a story ?

(d) How can a character’s psychological trait s be described ?

(e) What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist in a story ?

Q2.Add prefixes to the following words to make opposites : 2×5=10

(a) Comfortable

(b) Necessary

(c) Like

(d) Valid

(e) Regard [ 4 ]

Q3.Complete the following sentences using appropriate conjunctions : 5×1=5

(a) He ran away he was terrified.

(b) He was ill he did not come to school.

(c) He was short of money he borrowed the required amount from a friend.

(d) He wor ks seven days a week make both ends meet.

(e) Jupiter is bigger Mars.

Q4.Define any two of the following literary devices with suitable examples in about 100 words each : 2×5=10

(a) Synecdoche

(b) Understatement

(c) Tension

(d) Paradox [ 5 ]

Q5.Write short notes on any two of the foll owing with suitable examples in about 100 words each : 2×5=10

(a) Allegory

(b) Hyperbole

(c) Euphemism

(d) Onomatopoeia

Q6.Correct the following sentences : 2×5=10

(a) Me and my friends went to the park to play soccer.

(b) She don’t like Pizza but she likes Pasta.

(c) The book, which was written by J. K. Rowling is my favourite.

(d) I went to the store to buy some apples and oranges, but they was all sold out.

(e) Me and my friends is going to the Mall today. [ 6 ]

Q7.Fill in the blanks with suitable propositions : 10

(a) The cat is hiding the couch.

(b) The bird is sitting the branch.

(c) He goes to bed 10 :00 p.m. everyday.

(d) The players practice running the treadmill.

(e) He is going to market foot.

(f) Rohan is reading a book the beach.

(g) Most children are studying the library these days.

(h) I am going to see a movie my friends.

(i) The cup was kept the plate. (j) The flower s were arranged beautifully [ 7 ]

Q8.Make sentences with the following phrasal verbs : 5×2=10

(a) Break down

(b) Come across

(c) Take off

(d) Wear off

(e) Get along

Q9.Identify and explain the figures of speech in the following sentences in about 100 words each : 5×2=10

(a) Her eyes were stars shining in the night.

(b) She sells sea-shells by the seashore.

(c) He has a heart like stone.

(d) Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for the country ?

(e) It was raining cats and dogs. [ 8 ]

Q10.(a) Add suffixes to make adjective forms : 5×1=5

(i) Hope

(ii) Care

(iii) Green

(iv) Danger

(v) Milk

(b) Use the following words in sentences as directed : 5×2=10

(i) Consume (adjective)

(ii) Dance (adjective)

(iii) Defend (adjective)

(iv) Harvest (verb)

(v) Crush (adjective) BEGLA–137 34,590