BEGLA–135 Solved Question Paper

Question 1 – Reading Comprehension

Short passage (paraphrased for practice):
People often confuse justice with revenge, yet the two arise from very different motives. Justice seeks fairness: it looks at facts, listens to all sides, and assigns a response meant to restore order. Revenge, however, grows out of personal hurt. It aims to strike back, not to correct the wrong. When people allow anger to guide their actions, they risk becoming as harmful as the offender. Courts exist to prevent such cycles of retaliation by ensuring that punishment is reasoned and proportionate. A society that encourages justice over revenge learns to resolve conflict without multiplying injury. Choosing legal remedy instead of personal retaliation may feel slow or unsatisfying at first, but it protects the innocent and prevents disputes from continuing across families and generations. Ultimately, justice heals; revenge reopens the wound.

(A) Answer the questions

1. According to the passage, how does justice differ from revenge?
   Reducing waste and fear of fixing things by helping people attempt repairs and learn basic skills.
2. Why does the passage warn against acting from anger?
   Volunteers with skills (electrician, tech-savvy teen) and residents bringing broken items; both contribute time, tools, and willingness to learn.
3. What role do courts play in preventing revenge?
   Owners learn what failed and how to avoid it in future, which builds confidence and lowers future waste.
4. Why might legal justice feel slow or unsatisfying?
   Kindness, curiosity, and responsibility—captured in the rule to leave the table tidier than you found it.
5. Suggest a suitable title for the passage.
   “Justice and the Danger of Revenge”.

“Restoring Fairness Without Anger”

“Why the Law Must Replace Retaliation”

Question 2 – Personal Composition (Answer any one)

2(A) Favourite family memory (≈180–200 words)
One of my happiest memories is our first monsoon picnic at my grandmother’s village. The morning began with steady rain and the smell of wet earth. We carried steel tiffins with lemon rice and cut mangoes, and walked along the narrow bund beside the pond. My grandmother pointed out how frogs sing before heavy showers and taught us to fold paper boats. When the rain softened, we sat under a neem tree and shared food. Everyone contributed a story—about school pranks, old festivals, and my father’s first job. What makes this memory special is how ordinary it was: no grand celebration, just time together. I learned that family closeness grows through small, repeated kindnesses—someone holds the umbrella, someone passes the salt, someone listens without judging. Even now, when I feel anxious, I recall that day’s calm: silver ripples on the pond, the soft thud of raindrops, and laughter that made the afternoon feel safe and endless.

OR

2(B) A hobby you love (≈180–200 words)
My favourite hobby is sketching everyday scenes. I carry a small notebook and try to draw for fifteen minutes a day—at a bus stop, in the canteen, or by my window. Drawing slows me down: I notice how light falls on a cup, how a leaf curls, how shadows bend across the floor. It makes me patient because progress is gradual; a smudge today becomes a better line tomorrow. Sketching also reduces stress. When I focus on simple shapes and quiet details, my breathing settles and my mind stops racing. I’ve learned to accept mistakes: a wrong line can be turned into a darker contour or a new idea. Sometimes friends ask me to sketch them; that has improved my observation and confidence. This hobby connects with study too—I make clearer notes using small diagrams. Above all, sketching makes me grateful for ordinary beauty: a cracked wall, a stray cat, a cup of tea with steam curling upward.

Question 3 – Short Speech

Welcome Speech for Orientation Day (≈220–230 words)
Good morning respected Principal, teachers, and my dear first-year students.
Welcome to our college—your new home for learning and growth. Today you are beginning a journey that is wider than any syllabus. You will meet people from different places, join clubs you never knew existed, and discover strengths you didn’t know you had.

A few friendly suggestions. First, greet and connect—introduce yourself, ask names, and listen. Polite openings and closings help you start and end conversations naturally; they show respect and build trust.

Second, manage your time. Use a planner, set small weekly goals, and review them on Sundays. Short, regular study beats last-minute panic.

Third, seek support early—from seniors, mentors, and the counselling cell. There is no weakness in asking for help.
Fourth, participate. Join one activity outside class: it improves communication, confidence, and teamwork.
Finally, be kind to yourself and others. College is not a race; it is a training ground for curiosity and character.

May your years here be full of questions, friendships, and brave attempts. Once again, welcome—and all the very best!

Question 4 – Functional English

4(A) Dialogue (two friends planning a vacation — 10 turns each / 20 exchanges)

1. Asha: Hey, holidays start next week. Any plans?
2. Rohan: I’m thinking hills. Short treks, long naps.
3. Asha: Nice! I was leaning towards a quiet beach.
4. Rohan: Beach is great, but June sun can be harsh.
5. Asha: True. What about Munnar—cool weather, tea gardens?
6. Rohan: Works for me. We could do a sunrise hike.
7. Asha: And a tea-factory tour. I’ll check timings.
8. Rohan: Budget cap? I’m aiming for ₹8–10k each.
9. Asha: Same here. Let’s use a night bus to save.
10. Rohan: Deal. Homestay or hostel?
11. Asha: Homestay—local breakfast, safer, quieter.
12. Rohan: Then we must try appam and stew!
13. Asha: I’ll also pack light rainwear—June showers.
14. Rohan: Good call. I’ll bring a small first-aid kit.
15. Asha: Activities: one long trek, one heritage walk?
16. Rohan: Add a photo walk in the tea estates.
17. Asha: Perfect. I’ll handle bookings tonight.
18. Rohan: I’ll map buses and last-mile autos.
19. Asha: Let’s share the checklist on WhatsApp.
20. Rohan: Done. This is going to be awesome!

4(B) Pick five words with silent letters (from the given list) and name the silent letter

• thumb— b silent
• knee — k silent
• island — s silent
• receipt — p silent
• column — n silent

thumb (b), knee (k), doubt (b), honest (h), island (s), subtle (b), receipt (p), column (n), salmon (l)
Sample answers (any five): thumb—b; knee—k; doubt—b; honest—h; island—s

4(C) Five interview questions for a social entrepreneur running a low-cost tutoring centre

1. Which local gap in education led you to start the centre?
2. What two interventions have made the biggest difference for learners?
3. How do you measure progress without over-testing?
4. How do you recruit and retain volunteer teachers?
5. If the municipality offered support, what single facility would you prioritise, and why?

Question 5 – Grammar & Usage

6(A) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions

i) accountable to the committee for the report
ii) different from the earlier design
iii) launched on a rainy Thursday
iv) capable of independent work
v) arrived at the station early
vi) interested in community projects
vii) distributed snacks among the participants
viii) parked beside the library gate
ix) recovered from the flu quickly
x) successful in reducing costs

6(B) Complete with an adverb or adverbial phrase

i) She spoke calmly during the dispute.
ii) The interns replied promptly to client emails.
iii) He left in a hurry when the alarm rang.
iv) The baby giggled happily at the bubbles.
v) They reviewed the draft with care before submission.

6(C) Unscramble the jumbled words

i) PTSIARNHREP → PARTNERSHIP
ii) EESRILCINE → RESILIENCE
iii) SOHCPLRSAHI → SCHOLARSHIP
iv) VLEUNRETO → VOLUNTEER
v) TEKONBOO → NOTEBOOK