PAST PAPERS ENGLISH 10
(GUJRANWALA BOARD - 2011 - 2016)
1. YEAR 2011 - GROUP I
OBJECTIVE
1. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verb. (04)
(i) They always __________ back home late. (come, came, have come)
(ii) She __________ in this office for seven years. (works, worked, has been working)
(iii) I __________ the house before it started raining. (have left, leave, had left)
(iv) It __________ to rain an hour ago. (begins, began, begin)
(b) Complete the missing letters in the following words. (04)
(i) ref __ ned (ii) encou __ ter (iii) har __ ony (iv) transp __ rt
(c) Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. (05)
(i) He __________ this office. (on, in)
(ii) You must have pity __________ the poor. (for, on)
(iii) She is sure __________ her success. (of, to)
(iv) We must be kind __________ children. (from, to)
(v) I am sorry __________ what I have done. (in, for)
(d) For each word in the list 'A', find a word similar in meaning from list 'B' and write your answer in list 'C'. (04)
List A List B List C
Mobile Trustful
Oppress Polite
Ensure Loving
Faithful Moving
Make sure
Rule cruelly
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) What was the first revelation received in the cave of Hira by the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
(ii) Can computers think? Explain your answer.
(iii) How enemies be treated according to the Holy Quran?
(iv) What does Faisalabad specialize in?
(v) After entering Islamabad, the driver became a changed person. Why?
(vi) What advice does the poet give to the late riser?
(vii) Why was she surprised and displeased at the ceremony?
(viii) How can we make Pakistan great?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)
Water transport consists of boats, ships and tankers. In the first half of the twentieth century, people usually went abroad by ships. But road and air transport now provide better, more luxurious and faster means of transport. Ships and the oil tankers are now used to carry the freight. Inter-continent travel has made air transport popular. It has made people come closer to share their socio-cultural heritage. It has made the movement from one part of the world to another easier and desirable.
ALTERNATE QUESTIONS FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES
3. Write the above paragraph in simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "The Character of a Happy Life". (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context.
Brave men who work while others sleep,
Who dare while others fly,
They build a nation's pillars deep,
And lift them to the sky.
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Street Crime
(ii) Boy Scouts
(iii) My Last Day at School
OR
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) A Meena Bazar
(ii) My School
(iii) A Road Accident
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) Arif and Ayesha said to their mother, "We like mangoes."
(ii) She said, "I did not go to school yesterday."
(iii) She said, "I shall never do such a thing."
(iv) The stranger said, "Which is the way to Shalimar Gardens?"
(v) She said, "May you prosper."
(vi) The doctor says, "The patient is still in a state of coma."
(vii) He said, "Alas! We cannot defeat our enemies."
(viii) The father said to his son, "Do not leave this room without my permission."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Bare, Bear
(ii) Cool, Cold
(iii) Gate, Gait
(iv) Lesson, Lessen
(v) Populous, Popular
(vi) Scene, Seen
(vii) Vain, Vein
(viii) Story, Storey
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES
8. Write TEN sentences about "Television."
2. YEAR 2011 - GROUP II
OBJECTIVE
1. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verb. (04)(i) This watch __________ very much next time. (will not cost, has been costing, shall not cost)
(ii) I hope it __________ raining by the evening. (will have stopped, stop, stopped)
(iii) It __________ at present. (rained, will rain, is raining)
(iv) She __________ in this office for seven years. (has been working, works, worked)
(b) Complete the missing letters in the following words. (04)
(i) Sto __ y (ii) St __ te (iii) re __ fer (iv) en __ y
(c) Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. (05)
(i) I feel __________ the poor. (for, of)
(ii) She is weak __________ Mathematics. (in, at)
(iii) I was sorry to hear __________ his sad death. (about, of)
(iv) He was absent __________ class. (from, in)
(v) Please listen __________ me. (to, for)
(d) For each word in the list 'A', find a word similar in meaning from list 'B' and write your answer in list 'C'. (04)
List A List B List C
Honour Make something new
Active Liberty
High Respect
Create Energetic
Basic
Tall
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers of any FIVE of the following questions. (10)(i) How would you describe the word 'festival'?
(ii) Can computers think? Explain your answer.
(iii) What is the importance of transport in the country?
(iv) How should enemies be treated according to the Holy Quran?
(v) What is the respectable way of earning a livelihood?
(vi) What does Faisalabad specialize in?
(vii) How can the police give us traffic education?
(viii) What is the role of the students in the progress of our country?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)Handicrafts are also a part of the cultural heritage of a country. They represent the culture and traditions of the people. Old skill which have survived and developed, are the backbone of the cottage industry. These handicrafts, special in kind and unique in shape, are the pride of a country.
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANIDDATES
3. Rewrite the above paragraph in simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "A Fragment" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context. Not gold, but only men can make,
A people great and strong.
Men who, for truth and honour's sake,
Stand fast and suffer long.
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Sports and Games
(ii) A Scene at the Railway Station
(iii) My Hobby
OR
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics. (i) Girl Guides
(ii) A Dream
(iii) A Picnic
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) She says, "I hope I am not late."
(ii) She said, "He rang me up at twelve midnight."
(iii) He said to me, "You are not running very fast."
(iv) He said, "May God help me do my duty."
(v) The teacher said, "Do not make a noise."
(vi) The mother said, "How did you fail in your examination?"
(vii) He said, "Alas! I am ruined."
(viii) He said, "I am not a thief."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Birth, Berth
(ii) Devise, Device
(iii) Die, Dye
(iv) Droop, Drop
(v) Foul, Fowl
(vi) Liar, Lawyer
(vii) Peace, Piece
(viii) Write, Right
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)
8. Write TEN sentences about "Libraries".
3. YEAR 2012 - GROUP I
OBJECTIVE
1. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verb. (04)(i) They __________ for London tomorrow. (shall leave, will leave, leave)
(ii) He had been __________ here since 1970. (come, came, coming)
(iii) He had been __________ here since 1970. (do, done, did)
(iv) I __________ him next Monday. (will see, shall see, saw)
(b) Complete the missing letters in the following words. (04)
(i) Prosp __ rity (ii) Promin __ nt (iii) Ped __ strain (iv) Comp __ se
(c) Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. (05)
(i) He is proud __________ his scholarship. (in, of)
(ii) We must always hope __________ the best. (for, at)
(iii) This angle is __________ to that. (equal, with)
(iv) He is eligible __________ the oneness of God. (in, on)
(d) For each word in list 'A', find a word similar in meaning from list 'B' and write your answer in list 'C'. (04)
List A List B List C
Secure Greatly loved
Amazing Trustful
Faithful Wonderful
Beloved True
Speech
Safe
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)(i) What is the importance of Lok Mela?
(ii) Mention any two clauses of the Treaty of Madina.
(iii) How did Hazrat Ali (RA) behave with his enemies?
(iv) What advice does the writer give at the end of the lesson?
(v) Why did the Khalifa invite certain people to dinner?
(vi) What is zerba-crossing and what is it for?
(vii) How was the taxi driver driving in Rawalpindi?
(viii) How can we make Pakistan great?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)
A few minutes later, the cook brought steaming hot food. Had it been served earlier, the guests would have finished the last remains of the food but it came at an hour when they had already eaten grams and did not feel hungry anymore. The guests refused to eat, saying that they were full. Thereupon, the pious Khalifah spoke out, "Brothers! When you can satisfy your appetite with so simple a diet, why do you play with fire and snatch the properties and rights of others?"
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES.
3. Rewrite the above paragraph in simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "The Blessings of God" by Mrs. Cecil Alexander. (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context.A little word of kindness spoken,
A motion or a tear,
Has often healed the hearts broken,
And made a friend sincere.
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Village Life
(ii) Sports and Games
(iii) My Ambition
OR
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics. (i) A Visit to a Museum
(ii) Pakistani Women
(iii) The Teacher I Like the Best
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said to the stranger, "I do not recognize you."
(ii) She said, "I like the clouds in the sky."
(iii) She said, "I shall never do such a thing."
(iv) He said, "Will you listen to me?"
(v) The teacher said, "Do not make a noise."
(vi) Afshan said, "Let us go for a picnic on Friday."
(vii) She said, "What a pity you missed that function."
(viii) They say, "We have done our duty."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your sentences. (05)
(i) Affect, Effect
(ii) Birth, Berth
(iii) Dose, Doze
(iv) Eligible, Illegible
(v) Feet, Feat
(vi) Gate, Gait
(vii) Profit, Prophet
(viii) Waist, Waste
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)
8. Write TEN sentences about "A Fortune Teller".
4. YEAR 2012 - GROUP II
OBJECTIVE
1. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verb. (04)(i) It __________ since morning. (raining, rain, had been raining)
(ii) Who is __________ the bell? (ring, rang, ringing)
(iii) Nasima always __________ the truth. (speak, speaks, spoken)
(iv) We shall __________ rest. (has, have, had)
(b) Complete the missing letters in the following words. (04)
(i) Pl __ ne (ii) Har __ est (iii) Nec __ ssity (iv) sud __ enly
(c) Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. (05)
(i) Do not laugh __________ anybody. (at, of)
(ii) Pakistan is very dear __________ us. (for, to)
(iii) I feel __________ the poor. (to, for)
(iv) He was absent __________ the class. (from, of)
(v) He was absent __________ the class. (from, of)
(d) For each word in list 'A', find a word similar in meaning from list 'B' and write your answer in list 'C'. (04)
List A List B List C
Survive Truly
Genius Show
Verily Recover
Ail Intellect
Trouble
Lovingly
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)(i) Who is the custodian of truth?
(ii) What is the importance of Lok Mela?
(iii) Where was Hazrat Ayesha (RA) born?
(iv) Mention two clauses of the Treaty of Madina.
(v) What does Faisalabad specialize in?
(vi) What is a zebra crossing and what is it of?
(vii) Who took the responsibility of Farah's religious education?
(viii) What is the role of students in the progress of our country?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into URDU. (08)This Madina Charter goes far beyond granting equal rights to the minority. It not only granted them protection but also ensured complete liberty in observing their religious rites. They were to be equal partners in peace and war and enjoyed all human rights.
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES
3. Rewrite the above paragraph in simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "A Fragment" by H.W. Longfello Poet. (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context. Brave men who work while others sleep,
Who dare while others fly,
They build a nation's pillars deep,
And lift them to the sky.
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Sports and Games
(ii) A Scene at the Railway Station
(iii) My Hobby
OR
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics. (i) Girl Guides
(ii) The Teacher I Like the Best
(iii) A Dream
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He says, "I want to speak to you."
(ii) She said, "What a beautiful piece of art!"
(iii) The teacher said, "Do not make a noise."
(iv) She said, "Is this your book?"
(v) The boy said, "What do you want me to do?"
(vi) He said, "She will go there".
(vii) He said, "I did not go to school yesterday."
(viii) He said to her, "I live in this building."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Advice, Advise
(ii) Brake, Break
(iii) Foul, Fowl
(iv) Ice, Snow
(v) Metal, Mettle
(vi) Pore, Pour
(vii) Sole, Soul
(viii) Wave, Waive
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)
8. Write TEN sentences about "Health".
5. YEAR 2013 - GROUP I
OBJECTIVE
Fill in the correct option with suitable form of verb. (04)1. I had left the house before it __________ raining. (started, start, starts, is starting)
2. I __________ her in the plane. (is meet, met, was met, is meeting)
3. He already __________ the letter. (have post, posted, has posted, posts)
4. I __________ him next Monday. (is seeing, saw, see, shall see)
Fill in the correct option to complete missing letter in the following words. (04)
5. Compo __ e (t, e, s, b)
6. Re __ use (t, f, m, e)
7. Dura __ le (d, c, b, n)
8. Ac __ ive (t, o, v, f)
Fill in the blanks with correct preposition. (05)
9. The teacher made a complaint __________ his son. (of, against, for, to)
10. She takes pride __________ her work. (from, for, with, in)
11. He was absent __________ class. (for, with, in, from)
12. She is fond __________ reading novels. (of, for, in, to)
Fill in the similar meaning of the given word. (04)
14. Contented (satisfied, rule, safeguard, hold)
15. Caste (protest, rank, announce, sure)
16. Reflect (right, consider, shared, stand)
17. Unique (condition, display, custom, special)
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)(i) Who was Hazrat Ayesha's (RA) father?
(ii) Mention any two clauses of 'The Treaty of Madina'.
(iii) What do the crafts of a country represent?
(iv) How did the Khalifah teach the distinguished guests to live a life of simplicity?
(v) What is a zebra crossing and what is it for?
(vi) What advice does the poet give to the late riser?
(vii) Where was Farah born and bred?
(viii) What is the role of the students in the progress of our country?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into URDU. (08)The brain is made up of cells in a certain arrangement. The cells are made up of atoms and molecules in certain arrangements. To duplicate the material complexity of the brain is, therefore, to duplicate everything about it.
OR
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES3. Rewrite the above paragraph in simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "A Fragment" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context.He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell,
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well.
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Sports and Games
(ii) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(iii) My Hobby
OR
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics. (i) My School
(ii) Fashions
(iii) A Road Accident
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect speech. (05)
(i) She said, "I like clouds in the sky."
(ii) She said, "I did not go to school yesterday."
(iii) The judge said, "Have you anything more to say?"
(iv) He said to her, "Please fetch me a glass of water."
(v) He said, "How well she sings!"
(vi) The teacher said, "Do not make a noise."
(vii) The doctor says, "The patient is still in a state of coma."
(viii) He said, "Hurrah!! I have won the medal."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Advice, Advise
(ii) Bale, Bail
(iii) Cloth, Clothes
(iv) Dew, Due
(v) Feet, Feat
(vi) Loose, Lose
(vii) Marry, Merry
(viii) Prey, Pray
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)
8. Write TEN sentences about "Health". (10)
6. YEAR 2013 - GROUP II
OBJECTIVE
Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verbs. (04)1. I __________ him next Monday. (shall see, see, is seeing, saw)
2. She __________ since morning. (is sleeping, was sleeping, slept, has been sleeping)
3. The earth __________ around the sun. (revolved, revolves, will revolve, revolving)
4. They __________ all the day. (work, worked, works, is working)
Fill in the correct option to complete missing letter in the following words. (04)
5. Exp __ nsive (a, o, e, i)
6. Wea __ ness (k, d, e, g)
7. Safeg __ ard (o, e, u, a)
8. Wond __ rful (a, o, i, e)
Fill in the blanks with correct preposition. (05)
9. Pakistan is very dear __________ us. (with, of, to, for)
10. What do you wish __________? (of, in, for, with)
11. Please listen __________ me. (for, to, in, too)
12. I feel __________ the poor. (of, for, to, in)
13. We must have faith __________ God. (on, in, over, of)
Fill in the similar meaning of the given word. (04)
14. Imitate (create, navigate, copy, neglect)
15. Emphasize (criticize, strain, stress, apologize)
16. Ensure (share, make sure, sour, sharp)
17. Declare (announce, watch, clear, colour)
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)(i) What kind of condition was imposed on the prisoners of the battle of Badr?
(ii) What is the importance of celebrating a festival?
(iii) How much does the human brain weigh?
(iv) Who was Hazrat Ayesha's (RA) father?
(v) Why did the Khalifa invite certain people to dinner?
(vi) How should enemies be treated according to the Holy Quran?
(vii) What is the respectable way of earning a livelihood?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into URDU. (08)Transport is a mode of conveyance. It carries people and cargo from one place to another. People use transport for trade, business and for going on pleasure trips. They visit their relatives, friends and offices. Transport has made the life of man mobile, fast and efficient. Nobody can deny its importance.
OR
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES
3. Rewrite the above paragraph in simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "A Fragment" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context.How happy is he born and taught,
That serveth not another's will;
Whose armour is his honest though,
And simple truth his utmost skill!
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) My Last Day at School
(ii) Village Life
(iii) Boy Scouts
OR
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics. (i) A River in Flood
(ii) A Road Accident
(iii) Allama Iqbal
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said, "I am not a thief."
(ii) She said, "I did not go to school yesterday."
(iii) He said, "I hope you will not repeat this mistake."
(iv) He said to me, "What are you looking for?"
(v) The pupil said, "Where have I eased?"
(vi) The doctor says, "The patient is still in a state of coma."
(vii) You have said, "They are waiting outside."
(viii) Afshan said, "Let us go for a picnic on Friday."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Bare, Bear
(ii) Cool, Cold
(iii) Except, Accept
(iv) Goal, Gaol
(v) Lovely, Lovable
(vi) Miner, Minor
(vii) Sail, Sale
(viii) Scene, Seen
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)
8. Write TEN sentences about "A Picnic". (10)
7. YEAR 2014 - GROUP I
OBJECTIVE
Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles sheet. (05)1. The sun __________ in the East. (rise, have rose, rising, rises)
2. The baby __________ now. (sleep, sleeping, slept, is sleeping)
3. The candidates have __________ the paper. (solve, solved, solving, solves)
4. They __________ the poem. (teaches, has taught, have taught, am taught)
5. They __________ at ten. (shall get up, had get up, has got up, get up)
Choose the word with correct spellings and fill up the bubbles sheet. (04)
6. (excelence, excellence, excellance, excallance)
7. (standard, standerd, stendard, standrd)
8. (adhesive, adhasive, adhisive, adheseve)
9. (tachnology, tecknology, technology, technalogy)
Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles. (05)
10. The antonym of perfect is (complete, deficient, imperfect, incomplete)
11. The synonym of innovative is (new, old, out dated, obsolete)
12. First aid is temporary and immediate help. The underlined word means. (rapid, slow, delayed, lazy)
13. They are faithful __________ her. (of, on, at, to)
14. Handling minor accidents develops a sense of crisis management. The underlined word means (major, large, small, medium)
Choose the correct option according to grammar and fill up the bubbles. (05)
15. Saleem will pay back his loan. What tense is this? (future indefinite, future continuous, future perfect, future perfect continuous)
16. The class has just had a Physics lesson. The underlined word is a/an (concrete noun, abstract noun, collective noun, material noun)
17. Have you seen the man who bought a book from the shop just now. The underlined word is a/an (personal pronoun, relative pronoun, indefinite pronoun, reflexive pronoun)
18. She does not always speak the truth. It is a __________ sentences. (simple, compound, complex, negative)
19. We postponed having the picnic. The underlined part of sentences is a/an (gerund, participle, verb, infinitive)
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)(i) What role media play in bringing harmony in society?
(ii) Co-curricular activities prepare students for future. How?
(iii) What were some famous careers for the young people in the past?
(iv) In what way books are better than radio, TV and Internet?
(v) What is meant by "A world with books"?
(vi) Why should libraries be established widely?
(vii) What is the effect of depletion of fossil energy?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)Every year is associated with one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. These animals are often represented in decorations. Some people believe that those born during the year of a particular animal may have the character traits of that animal.
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES
3. Re-write the above paragraph in simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "Peace" by Dr. Hartmann. (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context. And when the sun comes out,
After this rain shall stop,
A wondrous light will fill
Each dark, round drop.
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) Life in a Big City
(ii) A Cricket Match
(iii) My House
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) A Picnic
(ii) A Road Accident
(iii) My Neighbour
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said to me, "I was writing a letter."
(ii) I said to him, "Do you take exercise daily?"
(iii) My mother said, "May you live long."
(iv) He said to his sister, "Please say something."
(v) He said, "Hurrah! I have won the prize."
(vi) The teacher said, "Do not make a noise."
(vii) She said, "Where do you live?"
(viii) The teacher said, "Who is next on list?"
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in sentences of your own. (05)
(i) Cell, Sell
(ii) Elder, Older
(iii) Except, Accept
(iv) Sinking, Drowning
(v) Team, Teem
(vi) Waste, Waist
(vii) Vale, Veil
(viii) Rein, Rain
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)
OR
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES8. Write TEN sentences about "A Visit to a Historical Place."
8. YEAR 2014 - GROUP II
OBJECTIVE
Choose the correct form of the verb and fill up the bubbles. (05)1. Naushaba __________ by Khurshid. (help, will help, is helped, helps)
2. They __________ tea every morning. (drunk, have been drinking, drink, drank)
3. The picture __________ by the boy. (is making, is made, has made, made)
4. I __________ for you at the usual time. (wait, waited, shall wait, waiting)
5. We did not __________ a sound. (hear, hears, heard, hearing)
Choose the word with correct spellings and fill up the bubbles. (04)
6. (megnitude, magnitude, megnitud, mignitude)
7. (please, pleese, pleeze, pleze)
8. (popular, papular, popolar, papuler)
9. (assoceated, issociated, associated, essociated)
Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles. (05)
10. I am prepared to excel and make it much further in the years to come with my college education. The underlined word means. (high, to do extremely well, exalted, easy)
11. The synonym of "culprit" is __________ (innocent, offender, honest, desert)
12. We must always hope __________ the best. (to, of, for, in)
13. The antonym of "abandon" is __________ (support, discard, desert, honest)
14. He decided every case brought to him, by friend or foe with justice, without fear of favour. The underlined word means. (partner, companion, enemy, relatives)
Choose the correct option according to grammar and fill up the bubbles. (05)
15. 'I am afraid I cannot afford to spend too much money.' The underlined part of the sentences is a/an (gerund, participle, infinitive, conditional)
16. 'The accident was due to his ruthlessness.' The underlined word is a/an __________ noun. (collective, concrete, abstract, material)
17. He had all the money in the wold; __________ he was sad. (but, yet, still, because)
18. The watchman blew his whistle. The underlined word is a/an (intransitive verb, transitive verb, regular verb, irregular)
19. Last summer, we __________ many places. (visited, had visited, have visited, will visit)
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)(i) What is meant by the "right profession"?
(ii) What does the word "depleted" mean?
(iii) Why is Chinese New Year never on the same day each year?
(iv) How can people achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and social areas of life?
(v) What changed Pip's life?
(vi) How is an antibiotic cream or ointment good in healing the wound?
(vii) Who was Harzrat Abuzar Ghaffari (RA)?
(viii) Why is it important to consider the scope of any field?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)Literature is the story of humans. It is the record of who we are, where we are from and where we are going. Books make us travel at large. During our journey, we are connected with humanity. We identify ourselves with the characters we meet and learn whether we love, loath, fear or flatter.
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES
Rewrite the above paragraph in simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "Try Again" by W.E. Hickson. (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context.And when the sun comes out,
After this rain shall stop,
I hope the sun shines bright;
It will be a lovely sight.
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Courtesy
(ii) A Cricket Match
(iii) My Best Friend
OR
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.(i) Fashions
(ii) Pakistani Woman
(iii) A Visit to a Historical Place
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said, "I hope you will not repeat this mistake."
(ii) He said to her, "I live in this building."
(iii) She said, "Are you going to Lahore today?"
(iv) The referee said, "Quiet please."
(v) He said, "Hurrah! We have won the match."
(vi) She said, "May you prosper!"
(vii) She said to me, "You are a lazy boy."
(viii) He said, "She will go there."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in sentences of your own. (05)
(i) Angles, Angels
(ii) Cell, Sell
(iii) Feet, Feat
(iv) Ice, Snow
(v) Prophet, Profit
(vi) Quiet, Quite
(vii) Vale, Veil
(viii) Week, Weak
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)
8. Write TEN sentences about "My School".
9. YEAR 2015 - GROUP I
OBJECTIVE
Choose the correct form of verb and fill the bubbles (05)1. You __________ it. (understands, will not understand, understanding, has understood)
2. She had left before the party __________ (begin, begun, will begin, began)
3. He __________ to school everyday. (go, went, going, goes)
4. It __________ at present. (is raining, rained, rains, has rained)
5. How long ago did you __________ here? (come, came, have come, had come)
Choose the word with correct spelling and fill up the bubbles. (04)
6. (infaction, enfection, infection, unfection)
7. (conflict, canflict, cunflect, cenflect)
8. (earned, earnd, earrnd, earneed)
9. (bilieve, belive, beleive, believe)
Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles. (05)
10. The synonym of "culprit" is __________ (honest, offender, innocent, gentle)
11. Their ancestors killed a member of our family. The underlined word means. (relatives, forefathers, successors, partners)
12. I feel __________ the poor. (in, to, for, of)
13. 'But the point here is that it is not that convenient.' The underlined word means. (difficult, good, vital, easy)
14. The antonym of "mighty" is __________. (powerful, strong, grand, weak)
Choose the correct option according to grammar and fill up the bubbles. (05)
15. 'The man complained that there was no bread.' the underlined part of the sentences is a/an __________. (relative clause, dependent clause, subordinate clause, independent clause)
16. 'The room was full, so I had no place to sit.' It is a/an __________ sentence. (compound, simple, complex, interrogative)
17. Ali was impressed __________ Sarmad's grades. (by, with, for, at)
18. Maria fell over the cat. The underlined phrase is a/an __________. (prepositional phrase, gerund phrase, infinitive phrase, noun phrase)
19. 'The watchman blew his whistle.' The underlined word is a/an __________ (intransitive verb, transitive verb, regular, noun)
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)(i) How can career counselors help the young people?
(ii) What changed Pip's life?
(iii) What happened to the prisoner?
(iv) What is the limitation of improved technology?
(v) Why did the accusers forgive the villager?
(vi) How did the Holy Prophet (SAW) set high and noble ideals for all mankind?
(vii) Why do some people read more than one newspapers?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)Every year is associated with one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. These animals are often represented in decorations. Some people believe that those born during the year of a particular animal may have the character traits of that animal.
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES
Re-write the above paragraph in simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "Try Again" by W.E. Hickson. (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context.I hear leaves drinking rain;
I hear rich leaves on top
'Tis a sweet noise to hear
These green leaves drinking near
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Quaid-e-Azam
(ii) A True Muslim
(iii) A House on Fire
OR
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics. (i) A Road Accident
(ii) Fashions
(iii) My House
6. Change any FIVE of the followong sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) They say, "We have done our duty."
(ii) He said, "Hurrah! I have won the medal."
(iii) She said, "Is this you book?"
(iv) The judge said, "Call the next witness."
(v) He said to her, "I live in this building."
(vi) He said, "What do you want me to do?"
(vii) She said, "Would that my father were alive!"
(viii) She said, "May you prosper!"
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in sentences of your own. (05)
(i) Brake, Break
(ii) Bale, Bail
(iii) Affect, Effect
(iv) Alter, Altar
(v) Except, Accept
(vi) Loose, Lose
(vii) Quiet, Quite
(viii) Meet, Meat
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)
Write TEN sentences about "Pakistani Women".
10. YEAR 2015 - GROUP II
OBJECTIVE
Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles. (05)1. I am not __________ my time. (waste, wasted, wasting, have wasted)
2. They __________ their exercise by the time, the teacher arrives. (wrote, writes, is writing, will have written)
3. She __________ taking his medicine by March next. (stopped, stops, will have stopped, had stopped)
4. Sehrish __________ a speech today. (made, makes, is making, make)
5. The book __________ on the table for many weeks. (lie, has been lying, is lying, lying)
Choose the word with correct spelling and fill up the bubbles. (04)
6. (efective, effective, effactive, affective)
7. (pozitive, posetive, positive, pasetive)
8. (coople, cauple, couple, kauple)
9. (spinning, spaning, spenning, spining)
Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles. (05)
10. The antonym of "mighty" is __________ (grand, strong, powerful, weak)
11. The developing positive outlook has given the author the motivation he needs to become __________. (famous, wealthy, successful, winner)
12. The man had been sent with other convicts to Australia. The underlined word means (prisoners, delegation, team, messenger)
13. They synonym of "culprit" is __________ (innocent, offender, honest, intelligent)
14. Envelopes are not to be opened until (the giver has left, the recipient has left the home of the giver, the giver has gone to sleep, the giver did not allow)
Choose the correct option according to grammar and fill up the bubbles. (05)
15. He is famous for his bravery. The underlined word is a/an __________ noun. (material, proper, abstract, common)
16. He had all the money in the world __________ he was sad. (yet, but, still, if)
17. The watchman blew his whistle. The underlined word is a/an __________ (transitive verb, regular verb, intransitive verb, not a verb)
18. Have you got anything __________ these poor women could take for their children? Choose the correct relative pronoun. (which, that, whom, what)
19. Didn't you see the sign? You __________ drive at more than 30 miles an hour. (cannot, may not, must not, should not)
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)(i) How can people achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and social areas of life?
(ii) When does Chinese New Year start?
(iii) Internet has brought people closer. How?
(iv) How is a newspaper more convenient medium of news?
(v) What has the writer gained from his summer jobs' experiences?
(vi) What role can media play in bringing harmony in the society?
(vii) How can career counselors help the young people?
(viii) What kind of boy was Pip?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)Prior to the first day of the New Year it is customary for families to thoroughly clean their houses. Doing this is said to clear out any bad luck from the previous year and to make the house ready to accept good luck for the coming year. All cleaning must be finished before New Year's Day so there is no chance of accidentally throwing out the good New Year. Wearing black is not allowed due to its association with death.
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES
4. Write down the summary of the poem "The Rain" by W.H. Davies. (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context.
Then your courage should appear;
For if you will preserve,
You will conquer, never fear,
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) My Last Day at Schoo
(ii) My House
(iii) A Cricket Match
OR
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any one of the following topics. (i) Girl Guides
(ii) My Neighbour
(ii) A Road Accident
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said, "I am not a thief."
(ii) He said, "Do you have any share in this firm?"
(iii) He said, "What do you want me to do?"
(iv) She said to me, "Tell the truth."
(v) Roshana said, "Let us finish our work first."
(vi) The mother said to her daughter, "Please tidy up your room."
(vii) He said, "How well she sings!"
(viii) He said, "Alas! I am ruined."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in sentences of your own. (05)
(i) Waste, Waist
(ii) Role, Roll
(iii) Prophet, Profit
(iv) Loose, Lose
(v) Feet, Feat
(vi) Cell, Sell
(vii) Beside, Besides
(viii) Advice, Advise
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)
Write TEN sentences about "My School".
11. YEAR 2016 - GROUP I
OBJECTIVE
Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles. (05)1. It __________ since last night. (has been raining, rain, rained, was raining)
2. I __________ her in the plane. (meets, has met, met, meeting)
3. They __________ their work tomorrow. (completes, will have completed, has completed, complete)
4. They __________ to sleep at ten. (shall go, go, goes, going)
5. The baby __________ for milk now. (crying, cry, is crying, are crying)
Choose the word with correct spellings and fill up the bubbles. (04)
6. (loath, lothe, loathe, loathe)
7. (danamic, dynamic, dynemic, dynamec)
8. (noies, naise, noise, noice)
9. (perfection, parfection, perfaction, pirfection)
Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles. (05)
10. The antonym of 'fail' is __________ (unsuccessful, succeed, strong, weak)
11. The synonym of 'conquer' is __________ (win, shame, tough, heed)
12. Hanging up signs and posters on doors and windows means __________ (luck and happiness, love and sincerity, care a affection, sad and gloomy)
13. Change the dressing at least __________. (weekly, twice a day, daily, monthly)
14. Their ancestors killed a member of our family. The underlined word means. (sisters, successors, forefathers, relatives)
Choose the correct option according to grammar and fill up the bubbles. (05)
15. 'The room was full, so I had no places to sit.' It is a/an __________ (simple sentence, complex sentence, optative sentence, compound sentence)
16. He had all the money in the world __________ he was sad. (why, still, if, because)
17. 'Our job is to keep the audience happy.' The underlined word is a/an (material noun, collective noun, concrete noun, abstract noun)
18. You __________ find Lubna in the garden, but I doubt it. (can, must, might, none)
19. 'The watchman blew this whistle'. The underlined word is a/an (transitive verb, intransitive verb, regular verb, none)
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)(i) How can people achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and social areas of life?
(ii) What is the significance of New Year's Eve Dinner?
(iii) What is the importance of the knowledge of 'First Aid' in crisis management?
(iv) What is one good thing about newspapers?
(v) How has the writer spent his summer vacation?
(vi) What is meant by 'right profession'?
(vii) How does a book connect the reader and the writer?
(viii) What kind of boy was Pip?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)During the Sermon, an Ansari seeing some men from the tribe of Banu Talba sitting there stood up and pointed toward them and said, "Oh Messenger of Allah! Their ancestors killed a member of our family. We appeal to you to get one of them hanged in exchange for that." The Holy Prophet (SAW) replied, "The revenge of the father cannot be taken on his son."
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES.
Re-write the above paragraph in simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "The Rain" by W.H. Davies. (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context. Once or twice though you should fail,
If you would at last prevail,
Try again,
If we strive, 'tis no disgrace
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Sports and Games
(ii) Boy Scouts
(iii) My Best Friend
OR
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.(i) My Neighbour
(ii) A Road Accident
(iii) The Teacher I Like the Best
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said, "I am unwell."
(ii) He said, "I did not go to school yesterday."
(iii) He said, "Alas! I am ruined."
(iv) The judge said, "Call the next witness."
(v) He said, "What do you want me to do?"
(vi) She said to her father, "May you live long!"
(vii) She said, "What a beautiful piece of art!"
(viii) He said, "Hurrah! I have won the medal."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in sentences of your own. (05)
(i) Brake, Break
(ii) Dew, Due
(iii) Elders, Older
(iv) Feet, Feat
(v) Lesson, Lessen
(vi) Bale, Bail
(vii) Marry, Merry
(viii) Waist, Waste
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)
Write TEN sentences about "A Visit to a Museum."
12. YEAR 2016 - GROUP II
OBJECTIVE
Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles. (05)1. It __________ in winter. (rained, is raining, rains, has rained)
2. She __________ her cat very much. (loves, loved, is loving, will love)
3. I have already __________ three cups of coffee. (took, take, takes, taken)
4. She __________ to school an hour ago. (goes, went, gone, has gone)
5. I __________ her in the plane. (meet, met, has meet, have met)
Choose the word with correct spellings and fill up the bubbles. (04)
6. (decline, declane, dicline, daclene)
7. (diner, dinner, denner, denir)
8. (aeble, eble, able, ablea)
9. (peple, paple, pople, people)
Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles. (05)
10. The synonym of 'persevere' is __________ (persist, give up, surrender, fine)
11. The word 'equitable' means (equal, not equal, definite, fair)
12. The antonym of 'mighty' is __________ (weak, week, grand, strong)
13. The word 'critical' means (reduced, serious, improve, idle)
14. The synonym of 'current' is __________ (dated, old, up-to-date, new)
Choose the correct option according to grammar and fill up the bubbles. (05)
15. The accident was due to his ruthlessness. The underlined word is a/an __________ noun. (collective, concrete, abstract, proper)
16. Maria fell over the cat. The underlined phrase is: (infinitive, gerund, prepositional, none of these)
17. The man __________ you were talking to at the meeting is my cousin. Choose the correct relative pronoun. (that, what, whom, which)
18. Who is the man at the door? The underlined word is a/an (indefinite pronoun, interrogative pronoun, relative pronoun, none of these)
19. They invited us to their home yesterday. What tense is it? (past indefinite, past perfect, past perfect continuous, future indefinite)
SUBJECTIVE
SECTION - I
2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)(i) What made non-Muslims bring their suits to the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
(ii) What is Chinese belief about cleaning houses before new year day?
(iii) What should your first aid kit consist of?
(iv) How does television make us lazy?
(v) Why is it important to consider the scope of any field?
(vi) Why did Pip give food and drink to the prisoner?
(vii) How are water resources under great stress?
(viii) What changed Pip's life?
SECTION - II
3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the beginning a a new year according to the Chinese lunar calender. It is considered to be one of the most important holidays for Chinese families. The holiday is celebrated with big family gatherings, gift giving, the eating of symbolic foods and display of festive decoration --- all focused on bringing good luck for the new year and celebrating the coming of Spring.
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATES
Re-write the above paragraph in simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "Peace" written by Dr. Hartmann. (05)
OR
Paraphrase the following lines in simple English with reference to the context. And when the sun comes out,
After this rain shall stop,
A wondrous light will fill
Each dark, round drop;
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Courtesy
(ii) A Meena Bazaar
(iii) A True Muslim
OR
Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics. (i) Allama Iqbal
(ii) A Meena Bazaar
(iii) A Visit to a Hospital
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) She said, "I am doing my home task now."
(ii) She said, "The patient died in the hospital."
(iii) He said, "I am unwell."
(iv) Hadia said, "I am sewing mother's shirt."
(v) She said, "Is this your book?"
(vi) Saaim Ali said, "Let us finish our work first."
(vii) The judge said, "Call the next witness."
(viii) He said, "Would that my father were alive!"
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in sentences of your own. (05)
(i) Altogether, All together
(ii) Cool, Cold
(iii) Denied, Refused
(iv) Fowl, Foul
(v) Letter, Latter
(vi) Observation, Observance
(vii) Pore, Pour
(viii) Stationary, Stationery
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)
OR
ALTERNATE QUESTION FOR FOREIGN/ENGLISH MEDIUM CANDIDATESWrite TEN sentences about "Pakistani Women"
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