Q1/ Read the following passage carefully: The First Computer Programmer Ada Lovelace was the daughter of...

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Q1/ Read the following passage carefully: The First Computer Programmer Ada Lovelace was the daughter of the poet Lord Byron. She was taught by Mary Somerville, a well-known researcher and scientific author, who introduced her to Charles Babbage in June 1833. Babbage was an English mathematician, who first had the idea for a programmable computer. In 1842 and 1843, Ada translated the work of an Italian mathematician, Luigi Menabrea, on Babbage's Analytical Engine. Though mechanical, this machine was an important step in the history of computers; it was the design of a mechanical general-purpose computer. Babbage worked on it for many years until his death in 1871. However, because of financial, political, and legal issues, the engine was never built. The design of the machine was very modern; it anticipated the first completed general-purpose computers by about 100 years. When Ada translated the article, she added a set of notes which specified in complete detail a method for calculating certain numbers with the Analytical Engine, which have since been recognized by historians as the world's first computer program. She also saw possibilities in it that Babbage hadn't: she realized that the machine could compose pieces of music. The computer programming language 'Ada', used in some aviation and military programs, is named after her. Now, answer the following with "True" or "False": 1. Ada Lovelace's teacher introduced her to Charles Babbage. 2. Babbage programmed the first computer. 3. Ada translated the article in 1842 and 1843. (20 Marks) 4. The Analytical Engine was electronic. 5. Luigi Menabrea designed the first computer. 6. Babbage finished the machine before he died. 7. Babbage's design was ahead of its time. 8. Ada's work was immediately recognized as being the first computer program. 9. Babbage saw that his machine could write music. 10. Ada wrote military and aviation computer programs. Q2/ Rewrite the following sentences in passive voice. Answer Ten only: 1. The Government is planning a new road near my house. 2. Larry generously donated money to the homeless shelter. 3. My grandfather built this house in 1943. 4. Picasso was painting Guernica at that time. 5. The cleaner has cleaned the office. 6. He had written three books before 1867. 7. John will tell you later. 8. By this time tomorrow we will have signed the deal. 9. Somebody should do the work. 10. The traffic might have delayed Jimmy. 11. People speak Portuguese in Brazil. 12. They are building a new stadium near the station. 13. Did she do her duty? (20 Marks) Q1/ Read the following passage carefully: The First Computer Programmer Ada Lovelace was the daughter of the poet Lord Byron. She was taught by Mary Somerville, a well-known researcher and scientific author, who introduced her to Charles Babbage in June 1833. Babbage was an English mathematician, who first had the idea for a programmable computer. In 1842 and 1843, Ada translated the work of an Italian mathematician, Luigi Menabrea, on Babbage's Analytical Engine. Though mechanical, this machine was an important step in the history of computers; it was the design of a mechanical general-purpose computer. Babbage worked on it for many years until his death in 1871. However, because of financial, political, and legal issues, the engine was never built. The design of the machine was very modern; it anticipated the first completed general-purpose computers by about 100 years. When Ada translated the article, she added a set of notes which specified in complete detail a method for calculating certain numbers with the Analytical Engine, which have since been recognized by historians as the world's first computer program. She also saw possibilities in it that Babbage hadn't: she realized that the machine could compose pieces of music. The computer programming language 'Ada', used in some aviation and military programs, is named after her. Now, answer the following with "True" or "False": 1. Ada Lovelace's teacher introduced her to Charles Babbage. 2. Babbage programmed the first computer. 3. Ada translated the article in 1842 and 1843. (20 Marks) 4. The Analytical Engine was electronic. 5. Luigi Menabrea designed the first computer. 6. Babbage finished the machine before he died. 7. Babbage's design was ahead of its time. 8. Ada's work was immediately recognized as being the first computer program. 9. Babbage saw that his machine could write music. 10. Ada wrote military and aviation computer programs. Q2/ Rewrite the following sentences in passive voice. Answer Ten only: 1. The Government is planning a new road near my house. 2. Larry generously donated money to the homeless shelter. 3. My grandfather built this house in 1943. 4. Picasso was painting Guernica at that time. 5. The cleaner has cleaned the office. 6. He had written three books before 1867. 7. John will tell you later. 8. By this time tomorrow we will have signed the deal. 9. Somebody should do the work. 10. The traffic might have delayed Jimmy. 11. People speak Portuguese in Brazil. 12. They are building a new stadium near the station. 13. Did she do her duty? (20 Marks)

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