1. Answer any two of the following questions:

Write the concise phrase for the following wordy phrases:

At an early date

Based on the fact that

Have the capability to

Make reference to

Subsequent to

Write the simple and plain equivalents of the following fancy/artistic words:

Ascertain

Endeavour

Manifest

Quantify

Utilise

Write maturity aspects to be exhibited, for the selection of right words or phrases.

Break the following into direct and simpler sentences. "It is said that the old declare war but it is the young who must fight and die."

In the following sentences unnecessary nominalization has obscured the real verb. Revise the sentences to focus on the real verb.

Pollution constitutes a threat to the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

The switch from the current system to the microfilm can be accomplished in about two weeks.

Re-draft the following paragraph, breaking the long sentences, avoiding unnecessary words and by using appropriate transitional words or phrases etc.

"In expectation of the fast approaching monsoon season, with predictions of very heavy rains hitting the area, the Department should gear itself up with necessary programme, personnel and equipment to face the worst situation that may arise. It is with this aim in view that a meeting of the concerned officers and staff has been called for 30th May, to finalize the logistics of our preparations."

3. Explain your understanding about Researching. Write any two of the following aspects of Researching:

Personal Interviews with Experts

Skillfully Drafted Questionnaires

Use of Library

4. Explain any two of the following:

Inspection Reports

The Structure of Proposals

Graphical and Pictorial Aids

5. Draft a project proposal for anyone of the following:

Construction of "Public Toilet" near a market.

Arranging a "Borewell" at a village

Construction of a storm water drain

6. An Executive Engineer has to present to his subordinates and his colleagues the topic, "The Basics of Belt Conveyor-systems", helping the audience to get acquainted and be able to work out later, the economics of transporting material with a conveyor. Prepare at least ten slides for presentation material for his talk.