Question Bank for I B.

Tech; II Semester
Course: Communicative English Course Code: R231101
UNIT-1: Human Values: THE GIFT OF THE MAGI Course Outcome (CO): CO1

Academic Year: 2024-2025

Part-A
Short Answer Questions
Q. No Question BL CO PO
1 Who were the Young’s, and what were the two possessions that they were R CO1 PO10
proud of?
2 What had Jim done to give a gift to his wife? R CO1 PO10
3 What did Della do with her hair and why? R CO1 PO10
4 What was Della’s reaction on receiving the gift that Jim got for her? R CO1 PO10
5 How much money did Della have to buy Jim a Christmas gift? R CO1 PO10
6 How did Della manage to buy Jim’s gift? R CO1 PO10
7 What were the two prized possessions of the young’s? R CO1 PO10
8 What kind of combs did Jim buy for Della? R CO1 PO10
9 What did Jim and Della ultimately exchange as gifts? R CO1 PO10
10 What are the mechanics of writing? R CO1 PO10
11 What is ‘Skimming’? R CO1 PO10
12 State are Jim and Della really Foolish? R CO1 PO10
13 “Down ripples the brown cascade.”-Explain U CO1 PO10
14 Was Jim proud of his golden watch? Explain. U CO1 PO10
15 Describe the excitement in Della after she decides to sell her hair? U CO1 PO10
16 What is a pier glass? How would Della see herself in it? R CO1 PO10
17 What impression did O’Henry reflect on human life after seeing Della cry R CO1 PO10
in sorrow?
18 What is the central theme of the story? R CO1 PO10
19 Describe the irony in the title of the story, ‘The Gift of the Magi.’ R CO1 PO10
20 Illustrate the difference do you find among the gifts of Magi and that of Jim U CO1 PO10
and Della?
21 Describe why Jim behaves like a setter of the scent of a quail when he R CO1 PO10
entered the room?
22 Identify and classify the parts of speech in the following sentence from the A CO1 PO12
lesson on “HumanValues”.
“The characters in “Gift of Magi’ displayed genuine love and sacrifice.”
23. Identify the error and rewrite the correct sentences. A CO1 PO12
i) Many peoples attended the funeral of the great man.
ii) The shepherd took the cattles to the field.
24. What is the primary message of the story the gift of the Magi? R CO1 PO12
25 “Of all who give gifts these two were the wisest.”-Explain. U CO1 PO12
26 Explain about colon and semicolon. A CO1 PO12
27 Punctuate the following sentence: I speak telugu and hindi better than A CO1 PO12
english.
28 Explain Content words and function words. A CO1 PO12
29 Explain Intensive and Extensive reading. A CO1 PO12
30 Write the following jumbled sentences into correct sequence. A CO1 PO12
a. Sitting is the grass on a dog.
b. The platform is on the train.
31 How does ‘The Gift of the Magi’ reveal the spirit of Christmas? R CO1 PO10
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32 What does ‘The Gift of the Magi’ tell us about love ? R CO1 PO10
.
33 What did Della do with her hair and why? R CO1 PO10
34 Seema copied from the work of an ---- ( amature) writer, but her ---- (plagerism) AP CO1 PO12
was soon discovered. Correct the spelling
35 What was Jims reaction when he saw Della without hair? R CO1 PO10
36 Where do you use capital letters? R CO1 PO10
37 Frame questions to the following statements. a) They are from Dubai. b) My AP CO1 PO12
French exam is on Wednesday.
38 Who were the Magi? R CO1 PO10
39 Mark the content and function words in the given sentence. R CO1 PO10
Which is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?
40 What was Jim‟s reaction when he returned home? R CO1 PO10
41 Why is punctuation essential for good writing? R CO1 PO10
Part-B
Long Answer Questions
Q. BL CO PO
No Question
1 a How does the theme of sacrifice for love play out in “The Gift of the
Magi”? What do Jim and Della sacrifice for each other, and what does this U CO PO10
reveal about the depth of their love? 1
b Punctuate the following paragraph:
ONE dollar and eighty-seven cents that was all And sixty cents of it was in
pennies Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and
the vegetable man and the butcher until ones cheeks burned with the silent
imputation of parsimony that such close dealing implied three times Della
counted it One dollar and eighty-seven cents and the next day would be
Christmas there was clearly nothing to do but flop down on the shabby Aply CO PO12
little couch and howl so Della did it which instigates the moral reflection 1
that life is made up of sobs sniffles and smiles with sniffles predominating
2 a Analyze Jim and Della’s actions symbolize the strength of their love for Anly CO PO10
each other? 1
b Develop a dialogue: Salim is the president of the college student’s council,
which has organized a seminar on new technologies used to reduced fuel Aply CO PO12
consumption. He introduces the guest speaker, professor Thomas Mathews, 1
to his principal, Dr. Veena Rao.
3 a Explain the characters of Jim and Della in Gift of Magi by O’Henry. U CO PO12
1
b Rewrite as directed in the following sentences.
 i. The politicians of the day believe in igniting emotions of the people for
their own ends. (Verb)
ii. The computer was not in a good condition and so he had to sell it
quickly and get another one. (adverb) Aply CO PO12
iii. The sales section of the factory is on the fourth floor.(Prepositions) 1
iv. She was both tired and hungry; yet she tried her best to finish the work.
(Conjunctions)
v. The novel was a beautiful gift, although it was very expensive.
(Conjunctions)
4 a Discuss the irony in the story, how do the characters’ actions and decisions
lead to unexpected outcomes? What is the author’s message about the U CO1 PO10
nature of gift-giving?
b Fill in the blanks using the correct spelling of the words given in
brackets.
i. Their economy has grown;-----(our’s) has been--------(comparitively) Aply CO1 PO12
--- (stagnent).
ii. Please save the---------(reciept)of this-----------(tranzaction)for future
------(refrence).
iii. A good--------(calender) is------------(indispensible)for efficient time
management.
iv. The people were---------(innoculated) against the------------(desease).
v. He copied from the work of an-----------(amature) writer, but his----
-----(plagerism) was soon discovered.
5 a Describe different ways in which O.Henry tells his readers about the U CO1 PO10
financial situation of the couple.
b Identify the Prepositions for the following sentences:
i. Lakshmi sends emails to all her friends now and then.
ii.The sales section of the factory is on the fourth floor. Aply CO1 PO12
iii. Marketing personnel have to travel to distant places at short notice.
iv. The weight of the apples was not measured correctly.
v. Which is the capital of Switzerland?
6 a Discuss the role of material possessions and their value in relationships.
How does the story challenge conventional ideas of gift-giving and the U CO1 PO10
importance of material gifts in a relationship?
b Identify the adverbs for the following sentences:
1. The mangoes were ripe, but the seller had to struggle very hard to sell
them.
2. The computer was not in a good condition and so he had to sell it
quickly and get another one. Aply CO1 PO12
3. Mr. Sastri gave the child a good book to read and she thanked him heartily.
4. It has been raining heavily all night, and the fields are full of water
now.
5. The Sens are quite happy with their new colony
7 a Explain central idea of human values in Gift of Magi. U CO1 PO10
b Rewrite the following jumbled sentences in the correct order.
i. At seven o’clock the rose moon evening this.
ii. They a movie last night watched. Aply CO1 PO12
iii. Rather boring the is book.
iv. Simran and I since Kindergarten each other have known.
v. The cow around the tree running is.
8 a Discuss the importance of the title Gift of Magi? Does it suggest that the
story has a religious lesson, or just that Christmas will figure into the plot U CO1 PO10
somehow?
b Fill in the blanks by modifying the words in the brackets as
instructed.
i)
She-------------her strength. (Prefix+estimate) Aply CO1 PO12
 ii)
You need a------------of hard work and determination to succeed.
(combine+ Suffix)
iii)
Our team won the hockey----------(champion+suffix)
iv)
He wants to-----------me on Face book. (Prefix+ friend)
v)
She was given a-----------of sweets. (hand+suffix)
9 a Demonstrate the conflicts in the story Gift of Magi? Are they internal or Anly CO1 PO12
external?
b Find Synonyms for the following words: Aply CO1 PO12
1. Revolutionized 2.Connect 3.Vestibule 4. Appertaining 5.Ecstatic
10. a Read the word that is underlined and try to identify the root word
long with any prefix/ suffix that is attached to it.
1. I collected ancient manuscripts from the library.
2. He run faithful ways are the cause of skirmishes in her marital life. Aply CO1 PO12
3. He foolishly predicts everything.
4. Meghana is hyperactive in her work.
5. Medicine is an antidote to poison.
b Explain the moral lesson conveyed through the ironic twist in the lot of U CO1 PO12
“The Gift of Magi.”
11 a Read the underlined word and identify Prefixes and Suffixes.
1. The Carefully Wrapped gift was a surprise.
2. He accidentally broke the vase. Aply CO1 PO12
3. The beautiful sunset was a sight to behold.
4. The endless possibilities excited her.
5. The unbelievable story was hard to believe.
b What is the significance of the title “The Gift of Magi”? R CO1 PO12
12 a Compare and contrast Della and Jim’s personalities, values, and Anly CO1 PO12
motivations based on their actions and dialogue in the story.
b Frame five questions using when, where, what, why and how. Aply CO1 PO10
13 a How did Jim and Della show their love and affection for each other? Was U CO1 PO12
their love genuine? How do you know?
b Discuss the different ways in which O. Henry tells his readers about the U CO 1 PO 12
financial situation.
14 a The Gift of the Magi is as much a story of love as divinity. Illustrate this U CO1 PO12
with examples.
b Identify the following underlined part of speech Aply CO 1 PO10
1. The play was fantastic.
2. He did well in the test.
3. She is an old lady.
4. The musicians delivered a rousing performance as they had rehearsed
often.
5. Awesome! Do that trick again.
15. a What gifts did the Magi give Jim and Della ? U CO1 PO10
b Rewrite the jumbled sentences in correct order. Aply CO1 PO12
1. you asking why me this are?
2. to know I want opinion your.
3. very nasty to were they her.
4. In the tall buildings London are
5. was very the and tasty bread warm.
16. a. Justify the title of the story ‘The gift of the Magi” U CO1 PO10
b Identify the roots of the following words Aply CO1 PO12
Multilingual, multiethnic, anti- trust, semicircle, pro-life
17. a What are the three main themes in the Gift of Magi? R CO1 PO10
b Write the difference between Skimming and Scanning. R CO1 PO10
18 a How has the writer compared Della‟s hair to Queen of Sheba‟s jewels? R CO1 PO10
b Give Synonyms for the following. i) Cascade ii) Grayling iii) Jolly Give R CO1 PO10
Antonyms for the following. i) Advantage ii) Discomfort
19 a Explain the irony in Jim and Della‟s exchanged gifts in “The Gift of Magi”. U CO 1 PO 10
b Write five prefixes along with root word R CO1 PO10
20 a Why does the narrator refer to Jim and Della as the wisest gift givers at the end of R CO1 PO10
the story?
b Punctuate the following passage. Aply CO1 PO12
Harvey said eleanor bope handing her brother a cutting from a London
morning paper of the 19th of march just read this about childrens toys
please it exactly carries out some of our ideas about influence and
upbringing.
21 a Write how the twist in the tale makes the story of Jim and Della a moral lesson. R CO1 PO10
b Punctuate the following passage. Aply CO1 PO12
Payal jangid is an indian activist for girls rights and works to end child
marriage in her community payal was born on 5 november 2002 she is the
first girl from her village in rajasthan to go to school she has used her
education to raise awareness about social issues and challenges faced by
girls in her community despite facing severe opposition from some people
payal has continued to advocate for girls rights she is a role model for
many other girls in her village
22 a What moral lessons are stressed upon in “The Gift of the Magi”? R CO1 PO10
b Give examples for the following suffixes. Aply CO1 PO12
Suffix Examples
Ist –
Ism –
Ment –
Wise –
Ness -
23 a Why did Jim say their presents were “too nice to use just at present” R CO1 PO10
b Write about colon and semicolon with examples. R CO1 PO12
24 a What makes the author come to the conclusion that „life is made up sobs, sniffles, R CO1 PO10
and smiles, with sniffles predominating?
b Write the Antonyms for the following. Aply CO1 PO12
1. Lively 2. Undersized 3. Exclude 4. Heartless 5. Disgust

Note: R-Remember; U-Understand; A-Apply; Anly-Analyze;