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PAST PAPERS ENGLISH 10

(LAHORE BOARD 2011-2016)

1. YEAR 2011 - GROUP I

OBJECTIVE

Q.1. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verb: (04)

(i) She ___________ before the party began. (has left, had left, was left)

(ii) Good students always __________ hard. (work, works, working)

(iii) Quaid-e-Azam __________ very hard. (was worked, works, worked)

(iv) They __________ for London tomorrow. (will leave, is leaving, was leaving)

(b) Complete the missing letters in the following words. (04)

(i) Men __ce (ii) Veh __cle (iii) Ad __ ict (iv) Fr __ ight

(c) Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. (05)

(i) He was guilty __________ stealing. (to, of)

(ii) He is junior __________ me in age. (from, to)

(iii) She assured me __________ her help. (for, of)

(iv) He is unfit __________ this job. (for, to)

(v) This letter was delivered __________ her only yesterday. (to, for)

(d) For each word in the list 'A' choose a word similar in meaning from list 'B' and write your answer in list 'C'. (04)

List A List B List C

Affectionate Vile

Honour Loving

Genius Shining

Glowing Intellect

Self-respect

Expensive

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION I

2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)

(i) Who is the custodian of truth mentioned in the lesson?

(ii) What is the importance of transport in the country?

(iii) Mention any two clauses of the Treaty of Madina.

(iv) What kind of life did Hazrat Ali (RA) and Hazrat Bibi Fatima (RA) lead?

(v) Mention any two traffic rules.

(vi) What is meant by 'Fallow' land?

(vii) Who took the responsibility of her religious education?

(viii) Give a sketch of Quaid-e-Azam's character.

SECTION II

3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)

Nothing in this world can compensate for the loss of self-respect, nobility of mind and honour. Wages earned through hard but respectable and honourable labour are better than the wealth which you may gather through sin and wickedness, and poverty is better than the disgrace and humiliation of begging.

Rewrite the above paragraph into simple English.

4. Write down the summary of the poem "My Mother" by Ann Taylor. (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into simple English with reference to the context.

This man is free from servile bands

Of hope to rise or fear to fall:

Lord of himself, though not of lands,

And having nothing, yet hath all

5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)

(a) A Rainy Day

(b) A Hockey Match

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.

(a) My School

(b) Fashions

6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)

(i) He said, "She will go there."

(ii) He said to the stranger, "I do not recognize you."

(iii) He said to me, "Did you do your home task yesterday?"

(iv) The judge said, "Call the next witness."

(v) Raza said, "Where are you going?"

(vi) He said, "Hurrah! We have won the match."

(vii) They said, "We have done our duty."

(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) Alter, Altar

(ii) Cool, Cold

(iii) Dew, Due

(iv) Elder, Older

(v) Feet, Feat

(vi) Heel, Heal

(vii) Prey, Pray

(viii) Waste, Waist

8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)

Exclusively for candidates whose Medium of Examination is English.

(Question.8 Alternative to Urdu Translation)

8. Write TEN sentences about "Health"

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

2. YEAR 2011 - GROUP II

OBJECTIVE

1. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verb. (04)

(i) She __________ to school an hour ago. (go, will go, went)

(ii) The sun __________ in the west. (set, shall set, sets)

(iii) You __________ since morning. (have been resting, rested, will rest)

(iv) She __________ her examination by next fall. (takes, took, will have taken)

(b) Complete the missing letters in the following words. (04)

(i) Re __ oicing (ii) Ges __ ure (iii) Im __ tate (iv) Re __ bel.

(c) Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. (05)

(i) He was confident __________ his success. (for, of)

(ii) She is fond __________ reading books. (of, with)

(iii) The matter was referred __________ the headmaster. (at, to)

(iv) They were informed __________ my expected arrival. (for, of)

(v) He is eligible __________ this post. (for, to)

(d) For each word in the list 'A' choose a word similar in meaning from list 'B' and write your answer in list 'C'. (04)

List A List B List C

Oppressor Notorious

Almighty Think

Deem All power

Create Famous

Make some new

Cruel person

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION I

2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)

(i) Why was Farah surprised and displeased with the ceremony?
(ii) What do the crafts exhibit about their region?
(iii) Mention any two traffic rules.
(iv) How should enemies be treated according to the Holy Quran?
(v) How much does the human brain weigh?
(vi) What is the purpose of celebrating a festival?
(vii) What kind of condition was imposed on the prisoners of the battle of Badr?
(viii) How did Hazrat Ali (RA) behave with his enemies?

SECTION II

3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)
Hazrat Ayesha (RA) had a splendid quality of oration. Her services to promote the knowledge and Islamic Jurisprudence have few parallels in the Islamic history. Whenever a difficult problem came up, the matter was ultimately reffered to her and her word was considered final. She is regarded as the greatest genius of early Islam.

Rewrite the above paragraph into simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "A Nation's Strength" by Ralph Waldo Emerson. (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into simple English with reference to the context.
The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play.
The rushes by the water,
We gather every day.
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Health
(ii) A Visit to a Hill Station
(iii) My Favourite Book

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) A House on Fire
(ii) Fashions
(iii) The Teacher I Like the Best
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) She said, "I shall never do such a thing."
(ii) She said, "I did not go to school yesterday."
(iii) He said, "Are you going to Lahore today?"
(iv) The teacher said, "Whose is this book?"
(v) She said to me, "Tell the truth."
(vi) Afshan said, "Let us go for a picnic on Friday."
(vii) He said, "Hurrah" I have won the medal."
(viii) She said, "May you succeed."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Cell, Sell
(ii) Device, Devise
(iii) Eligible, Illegible
(iv) Foul, Fowl
(v) Loose, Lose
(vi) Meet, Meat
(vii) Principal, Principle
(viii) Waste, Waist
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)

Exclusively for candidates whose Medium of Examination is English.
(Question. 8 Alternative to Urdu Translation)
8. Write TEN sentences about "A Fortune Teller".

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

3. YEAR 2012 - GROUP I

OBJECTIVE

1. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verb. (04)
(i) I __________ him next Monday. (see, saw, shall see)
(ii) I __________ this motor bike only a month ago. (buy, bought, will buy)
(iii) She is __________ for London tomorrow. (leave, left, leaving)
(iv) She __________ her cat very much. (love, loves, loved)
(b) Complete the missing letters in the following words. (04)
(i) Forcef __ l (ii) Op __ ortunity (iii) Inferi __ rity (iv) Import __ nce
(c) Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. (05)
(i) I am related __________ her. (to, at)
(ii) What has happened __________ him? (to, with)
(iii) She is weak __________ Mathematics. (for, in)
(iv) She was glad __________ her success. (at, with)
(v) They were angry __________ me. (with, to)
(d) For each word in the list 'A' choose a word similar in meaning from list 'B' and write your answer in list 'C' (04)
List A List B List C
Ensure Agreement
Pact Announce
Mutual Enmity
Declare Make sure
Shared
Rank

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION I

2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) What is the purpose of celebrating a festival?
(ii) Can computer think? Explain your answer.
(iii) Why do the people move around in the country?
(iv) What is meant by 'mutual cooperation'?
(v) What does Faisalabad specialize in?
(vi) Why did the Khalifah invite certain people to dinner?
(vii) How can harsh words break a person's heart?
(viii) Where was Farah born and bred?

SECTION II

3. Translate the following paragraph into URDU. (08)
Transport is now considered important for the economic life of a country. Hundreds and thousands of people travel daily from one place to another to enhance their income or get education. They can also visit far off holiday resorts. Transport delivers aid and relief goods to calamity stricken people in a short time. It is a companion of good and bad times.

Rewrite the above paragraph into simple English.

4. Write down the summary of the poem "Blessings of God" by Cecil Alexander. (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into 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) Village Life
(ii) Boy Scouts
(iii) My Favourite Book

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) The Teacher I Like the Best
(ii) A Street Quarrel
(iii) A Picnic Party
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, "I shall never do such a thing."
(iii) Rehana said, "Will you stop interfering in my work?"
(iv) The teacher said, "Whose is this book?"
(v) He said to his sister, "Please say something."
(vi) She said to her father, "May you live long!"
(vii) They say, "We have done our duty."
(viii) The teacher says, "She has always been a good student."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Alter, Altar
(ii) Bale, Bail
(iii) Diary, Dairy
(iv) Gaol, Goal
(v) Loose, Lose
(vi) Meet, Meat
(vii) Populous, Popular
(viii) Way, Weigh
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)

Exclusively for candidates whose Medium of Examination is English.
(Question.8 Alternative to Urdu Translation)
8. Write TEN sentences about "Basant".

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

4. YEAR 2012 - GROUP II

OBJECTIVE

1. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verb. (04)
(i) The Court __________ its verdict on Thursday next. (will give, gave, gives)
(ii) It __________ to rain an hour ago. (begin, began, begun)
(iii) She has __________ him back. (sent, send, sends)
(iv) She __________ French at present. (learn, learnt, is learning)
(b) Complete the missing letters in the following words. (04)
(i) V __ hicle (ii) Di __ t (iii) Survi __ al (iv) Re __ uire
(c) Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. (05)
(i) I have a great taste __________ old songs. (with, for)
(ii) I am angry __________ your poor result. (at, with)
(iii) Work is key __________ success. (to, of)
(iv) I have faith __________ God. (at, in)
(v) She was accused __________ theft. (for, of)
(d) For each word in the list 'A' choose a word similar in meaning from list 'B and write your answer in list 'C'. (04)
List A List B List C
Remarkable Workman
Illuminate Glory
Induce Light up
Artisan Active
Persuade
Notable

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) What kind of opportunities do these festivals provide to the artisans?
(iii) Can computer think? Explain your answer.
(iv) What kind of advice has been given by the father to the son?
(v) How did Hazrat Ali (RA) behave with his enemies?
(vi) Which handicrafts are produced in Balochistan?
(vii) Why was she (Farah) surprised and displeased at the ceremony?
(viii) What advice did the Quaid give to the Muslim Students Federation?

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 skills which have survived and developed, are the backbone of the cottage industry. These handicrafts, special in kind and unique in shape, are really the pride of a country.

Rewrite the above paragraph into simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "My Mother" by Ann Taylor. (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into 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) Television
(ii) My Hobby
(iii) My Best Friend

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) My School
(ii) A Road Accident
(iii) Allama Iqbal
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He says, "I have not heard the latest news about her."
(ii) He said, "Hurrah! I have won the medal."
(iii) She said, "May you prosper."
(iv) He said to her, "Please fetch me a glass of water."
(v) The teacher said, "Who is next on list?"
(vi) She said, "Where do you live?"
(vii) He said to the stranger, "I do not recognize you."
(viii) She said, "I am doing my home task now."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Compare, Contrast
(ii) Brake, Break
(iii) Alter, Altar
(iv) Stationary, Stationery
(v) Urbane, Urban
(vi) Vain, Vein
(vii) Wine, Vine
(viii) Weak, Week
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)

Exclusively for candidates whose Medium of Examination is English.
(Question - 8 Alternative to Urdu Translation)
8. Write TEN sentences about "Courtesy". (10)

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

5. YEAR 2013 - GROUP I

OBJECTIVE

Fill in the correct option in the bubble sheet with suitable form of verb.
1. I already __________ three cups of tea. (take, have take, have taken, have taking)
2. It __________ at present. (rain, rained, is raining, will rain)
3. They __________ hard all day. (works, working, work, has worked)
4. He __________ here since 1970. (had been coming, came, come, was coming)
Fill in the correct option in the bubble sheet to complete the missing letters in the following words.
5. C __ l (i, e, u, y)
6. Gre __ t (i, o, a, u)
7. Stro __ g (m, n, t, l)
8. Bo __ t (a, i, u, y)
Fill in the correct option in the bubble sheet with correct prepositions.
9. He was punished __________ stealing. (to, with, at, for)
10. He is junior __________ me in age. (for, to, at, with)
11. He was absent __________ class. (from, to, in, with)
12. He works __________ this office. (for, to, in, with)
13. He was angry __________ me. (to, with, for, of)
Fill in the similar meaning in the bubble sheet of the given words.
14. Genius (protect, safe, intellect, speech)
15. Survive (satisfied, stand by, lift, recover)
16. Verily (convince, truly, charge, message)
17. Cast (rank, tribe, province, rebel)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - 1

2. Write short answers of any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) Who is the custodian of truth mentioned in the lesson?
(ii) Name the religious festivals of the Muslims (any two)
(iii) How much does the human brain weigh?
(iv) Who was Hazrat Ayesha's (RA) father?
(v) What is auto-traffic?
(vi) Why do the people move around in the country?
(vii) What is meant by mutual cooperation?
(viii) How did Hazrat Ali (RA) behave with his enemies?

SECTION - II

3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)
He (RA) was married to Hazrat Fatima (RA), the daughter of the Holy Prophet (SAW). It was a very happy marriage and they led a contented life. They found their only pleasure in prayers. They did their best to share the sorrows and sufferings of the poor. They felt pride in serving the humanity.

Rewrite the above paragraph into simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "A Nation's Strength" by Ralph Waldo Emerson. (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into simple English with reference to the context.
Then deem it not an idle thing,
A pleasant word to speak.
They face you wear, the thoughts you bring,
A heart may heal or break.
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(ii) Television
(iii) A Cricket Match

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) Fashions
(ii) Pakistani Women
(iii) A Dream
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said to her, "I live in this building".
(ii) She said, "I do not agree with you."
(iii) She said, "Where do you live?"
(iv) He said to me, "Do not sit in idle talk."
(v) He said, "Alas! I am ruined now."
(vi) She said, "Would that my father was alive!"
(vii) She will say, "He did not come up to my expectations."
(viii) The master said to the servant, "Go and fetch me a glass of milk."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Device, Devise
(ii) Diary, Dairy
(iii) Feet, Feat
(iv) Lesson, Lessen
(v) Popular, Populous
(vi) Pore, Pour
(vii) Scene, Seen
(viii) Weak, Week
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)

Exclusively for candidates whose Medium of Examination is English.
(Question - 8 Alternative to Urdu Translation)
8. Write TEN sentences about "The Teacher I Like the Best". (10)

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

6. YEAR 2013 - GROUP II

OBJECTIVE

Fill in the correct option in the bubble sheet with suitable form of verb.
1. I __________ much money. (do not have, will not, not, have not been)
2. He __________ twenty minutes ago. (leave, leaves, left, will leave)
3. They are __________ to dinner on Sunday. (come, comes, coming, came)
4. The earth __________ round the sun. (revolve, revolves, revolved, has been revolving)
Fill in the correct option in the bubble sheet to complete the missing letters in the following words.
5. S __ rvival (a, u, e, h)
6. Adv __ rtisement (a, i, o, e)
7. N __ rcotics (a, e, o, i)
8. A -- tivity (b, c, d, f)
Fill in the correct option in the bubble sheet with correct prepositions.
9. You should be ashamed __________ your behaviour. (up, by, of, in)
10. I feel __________ the poor. (for, on, of, in)
11. I am inclined __________ believe her. (at, with, on, to)
12. These books belong __________ her. (to, with, in, of)
13. Pinky __________ mathematics. (at, in, on, of)
Fill in the similar meaning in the bubble sheet of the given words.
14. Excelled (worthless, surpassed, availability, refresh)
15. Durable (lasting, finishing, driving, obtaining)
16. Luxury (happy, discomfort, lazy, comfort)
17. Abstain (share, fight, avoid, die)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - 1

2. Write short answers to any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) What is the importance of a Lok Mela?
(ii) Why do the people move around in the country?
(iii) How should the enemies be treated according to the Holy Quran?
(iv) What kind of advice has been give by the father to the son?
(v) What did he serve when his guests were hungry?
(vi) What is the benefit of early rising?
(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)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah entered politics when he was made Secretary of Dadabhai Naoroji in the annual session of the All India Congress which was presided over by Dadabhai himself. His reputation as an outstanding lawyer had fully been established when he became a Presidency Magistrate in 1900.

Rewrite the above paragraph into simple English.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "A Fragment" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into 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) Quiad-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) Fashions
(ii) A River in Flood
(iii) A House on Fire
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) They said, "Our teacher is on leave today."
(ii) He said, "I shall not repeat this mistake."
(iii) He said, "Will you listen to me?"
(iv) The teacher said, "Do not make a noise."
(v) She said to them, "Let us not deceive ourselves."
(vi) They say, "We have done our duty."
(vii) She said to her daughter, "May God bless you with a son."
(viii) She said to me, "I am helping my mother in the kitchen."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Affect, Effect
(ii) Cell, Sell
(iii) Feet, Feat
(iv) Idle, Idol
(v) Letter, Latter
(vi) Profit, Prophet
(vii) Wine, Vine
(viii) Sole, Soul
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)

Exclusively for candidates whose Medium of Examination is English.
(Question - 8 Alternative to Urdu Translation)
8. Write TEN sentences about "Allama Iqbal" (10)

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

7. YEAR 2014 - GROUP I

OBJECTIVE

Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles sheet:

1. Last summer, we ----- many places. (have visited, will visit, visited, visit)

2. If she ----- the exam, she would be able to enter university. (passed, passes, will pass, have passed)

3. You ----- drive fast; there is a speed limit here. (mustn't, shouldn't, wouldn't, have not)

4. How long ----- you been working in the garden? (will, has, had, have)

5. They ----- us to their home yesterday. (will invite, invited, invite, inviting)

Choose the word with correct spelling and fill up the bubbles sheet:

6. dynmaic, dymanic, daynmic, dynamic

7. boardcast, bordcasate, broadcast, bardocast

8. tewezer, tezwere, tweezer, twezeer

9. destitute, dustetite, disttuete, duttisete

Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles sheet:

10. Ali was impressed ----- Rehan's grades. (by, from, to, with)

11. The snake is creeping quickly. The underlined word is: (adverb, verb, article, noun)

12. Have you got anything ------ these poor women could take for their children. (that, which, whom, what)

13. The antonym of 'bright' is ----- (brilliant, clear, dark, dull)

14. The word 'milk' is a/an: (material noun, collective noun, abstract noun, proper noun)

Choose the correct option according to the grammar and fill up the bubbles sheet:

15. All students ----- for prizes. (compete, competes, competing, will not competes)

16. Everybody has ----- own dreams and goals. (its, their, his, it)

17. He had all the money in the world; ----- he was sad. (yet, if, but, still)

18. 'A new computer was bought by them.' Choose the correct active voice. (They buy a new computer, They have bought a new computer, They are buying a new computer, They bought a new computer.)

19. 'They invited us to their home yesterday'. What tense is it? (Present indefinite, Past indefinite, Past perfect, Past perfect continuous)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - I

2. Answer any FIVE of the following questions. (10)

(i) Why did the non-Muslims trust the Holy Prophet (SAW)?

(ii) What is the Chinese belief about clearing houses before new year day?

(iii) What is one good thing about newspapers?

(iv) In past, why did people want to become a doctor, an engineer or a pilot?

(v) Can modern technology take the place of books?

(vi) What kind of boy was Pip?

(vii) Which areas are more affected by incessant growth in population?

(viii) What case did the young men bring to Hazrat Umer (RA)?

SECTION - II

3. Translate into Urdu OR
Rewrite into simple English the following paragraph. (08)
Each medium has strengths that the other does not. Each makes use of strong points that the other lacks. Television news is like having a fast food meal whereas reading newspaper is like having a ten course dinner. The ideal seems to be, if one has the time, to both read the news and watch it on television.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "The Rain" by W.H. Davies (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into simple English with reference to the context.
From the valleys,
From the vales,
And sends them spinning,
Broken flying -
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Quiad-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(ii) My Ambition
(iii) My Hobby

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) A House on Fire
(ii) Allama Iqbal
(iii) Basant
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) She said, "He rang me up at twelve midnight."
(ii) He said to me, "What are you looking for?"
(iii) The judge said, "Have you anything more to say?"
(iv) The mother said to her daughter, "Please tidy up your room."
(v) Afshan said, "Let us go on a picnic on Friday."
(vi) She said, "May you prosper."
(vii) He said, "Hurrah! I have won the medal."
(viii) They say, "We have done our duty."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Meet, Meat
(ii) Principal, Principle
(iii) Miner, Minor
(iv) Flour, Floor
(v) Invent, Discover
(vi) Elder, Older
(vii) Cell, Sell
(viii) Bare, Bear
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)

Write TEN sentences about "Pakistani Women". (08)

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

8. YEAR 2014 - GROUP II

OBJECTIVE

Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles sheet.
1. The man __________ you were talking to at the meeting is my cousin. (that, what, whom, which)
2. A person who reports for a newspaper is called __________ (doctor, news reporter, singer, teacher)
3. I __________ take my meals at night. (did not, does not, do not, will not)
4. He is __________ back next week. (coming, came, will come, has come)
5. It __________ to rain an hour ago. (begins, began, begun, had begun)
Choose the word with correct spelling and fill up the bubbles sheet.
6. impve, improv, improve, imrove
7. folowe, follow, followw, folowa
8. pronunce, pronounce, pronounced, pronouncd
9. ancestors, ancastors, ancesters, ancestars
Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles sheet.
10. The synonym of 'solace' is (aggravation, frustration, comfort, ease)
11. Maintaining a sound and productive environment all over is essential. The underlined word means. (unnecessary, crucial, needless, unwanted)
12. By the time we got to the cinema the film __________ so we missed the first five minutes. (had started, have started, started, has started)
13. Our practice usually starts at six O'clock. The underlined word is and adverb of: (degree, manner, frequency, time)
14. Everyone had a __________ on his or her face on the way home which connotation is more positive? (grin, smile, smirk, sadness)
Choose the correct option according to the grammar and fill up the bubbles sheet.
15. I saw __________ in the mirror. (myself, herself, himself, yourself)
16. The treatment is really great. It makes me feel so __________ . (relaxed, relaxing, has relaxed, had relaxed)
17. He acted as if owned a car. (advised, showed, preferred, worked)
18. He lost his job __________ he was often late. (while, because, or, due)
19. Though both of these mediums cover the news effectively, there are distinct differences in the way they do it. The underlined word means. (perplexing, minor, clear, good)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - I

2. Answer any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) What advice did the Holy Prophet (SAW) give to Hazrat Ali (RA)?
(ii) How does the Quran describe the personality of the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
(iii) What is the significance of New Year's Eve Dinner?
(iv) What should we do if we find our task hard?
(v) You should not keep checking if the bleeding has stopped. Why?
(vi) How does the light fill the drops?
(vii) How do newspapers give us more in-depth coverage?
(viii) What has he gained from his summer jobs experience?

SECTION - II

3. Translate into Urdu OR
Rewrite into simple English the following paragraph. (08)
Newspapers do not require us to sit at a place and read the news. Busy people may read the papers anytime of the day. They may read the news that is important to them early in the morning, and carry the paper with them to read in the bus or van. They may also choose to omit certain aspects of the news that they are not interested in.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "Peace" by Dr. Harthmann. (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into 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) My House
(ii) Village Life
(iii) Television

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) The Teacher I Like the Best
(ii) My School
(iii) Pakistani Women
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) They said, "Our teacher is on leave."
(ii) He said to me, "You are not running fast."
(iii) She said, "I shall never do such a thing."
(iv) He said, "Do you have any share in this firm?"
(v) The teacher said, "Who is the author of this book?"
(vi) She said to me, "Please lend me your camera for a day."
(vii) She said, "What a pity you missed that function?"
(viii) The mother said to her daughter, "My God bless you with a son!"
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Story, Storey
(ii) Vale, Veil
(iii) Populous, Popular
(iv) Rain, Rein
(v) Gate, Gait
(vi) Lessen, Lesson
(vii) Compare, Contrast
(viii) Dairy, Diary
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)

Write TEN sentences about "Courtesy". (08)

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

9. YEAR 2015 - GROUP I

OBJECTIVE

Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles sheet.
1. I __________ her in the plane yesterday. (met, meet, have met, will meet)
2. He __________ the tree daily. (cut, will cut, cuts, has cut)
3. I __________ a book when the bell rang. (am reading, was reading, read, will read)
4. She __________ her examination by the next winter. (took, has taken, takes, will have taken)
5. They already __________ their home task. (do, did, have done, has done)
Choose the word with correct spelling and fill up the bubbles sheet.
6. (recipient, recepient, reicepient, racipent)
7. (presure, pressur, prassure, pressure)
8. (trends, trands, terands, trandes)
9. (damise, deemise, demise, dimise)
Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles sheet.
10. The synonym of "foe" is (relative, enemy, friend, companion)
11. But all of that is not its core. The underlined word means (centre, strong, high, temporary)
12. The antonym of "mighty" is (powerful, strong, grand, weak)
13. He does not care __________ me. (of, for, about, from)
14. And when the sun comes out after this rain shall stop. The underlined word means (passes, spreads, appears, hears)
Choose the correct option according to the grammar and fill up the bubbles sheet.
15. The revenge of the father cannot be taken on his son. The underlined word is a/an (abstract noun, material noun, concrete noun, collective noun)
16. I have always disliked smoking. The underlined word is a/an (verb, gerund, infinitive, participle)
17. We are a good team. The underlined word is a/an (relative pronoun, indefinite pronoun, reflexive pronoun, personal pronoun)
18. He worked hard because he did not wish to fail. It is a/an __________ sentence. (complex, simple, interrogative, compound)
19. It has been raining since morning. What tense is it? (present continuous, present indefinite, present perfect, present perfect continuous)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - I

2. Answer any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) What made non-Muslims bring their suits to the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
(ii) What should your first aid kit consist of?
(iii) What do decoration on doors and windows symbolize?
(iv) What will happen after the rain stops?
(v) What is one good thing about newspapers?
(vi) How can career counselors help the young people.
(vii) Can modern technology take the place of books?
(viii) Who was Joe? How did he treat Pip?

SECTION - II

3. Translate into Urdu OR Re-write into simple English the following paragraph. (08)
The story begins when Pip was a lonely orphan. He was brought up by his sister. She was very strict and hard with him. His best friend was Joe, his sister's husband. He was kind and warm-hearted. He loved Pip as if he were his own son.
4. Write down the summary of the "Peace" by Dr. Hartmann. (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into simple English with reference to the context.
All that other fold can do,
Why with patience should not you?
Only keep this rule in view.
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) A True Muslim
(ii) My House
(iii) Village Life

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) A River in Flood
(ii) My School
(iii) Fashions
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said, "She will go there."
(ii) Ali said, "I am not a thief."
(iii) She said to them, "Let us not deceive ourselves."
(iv) The judge said, "Have you anything more to say?"
(v) He said to me, "What are you looking for?"
(vi) The manager said, "How do you propose to solve this problem?"
(vii) He said, "The rain fell last night."
(viii) He said, "How well she sings!"
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Advice, Advise
(ii) Bale, Bail
(iii) Cool, Cold
(iv) Dew, Due
(v) Scene, Seen
(vi) Urbane, Urban
(vii) Pray, Prey
(viii) Idle, Idol
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)

Exclusively for candidates whose Medium of Examination is English.
(Question - 8 Alternative to Urdu Translation)
9. Write TEN sentences about "A Road Accident". (08)

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

10. YEAR 2015 - GROUP II

OBJECTIVE

Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles sheet.
1. I __________ her in the plane. (meets, has met, are meeting, met)
2. The boys __________ their home task. (is doing, was doing, are doing, does)
3. She __________ hard for the competition. (will work, work, are working, have worked)
4. I have already __________ the letters. (post, posting, posts, posted)
5. She __________ her cat very much. (love, is love, loves, do not love)
Choose the word with correct spelling and fill up the bubbles sheet.
6. (surety, surty, surrty, shurty)
7. (defi, defy, dafy, dufy)
8. (enfaction, anfaction, enfecshon, infection)
9. (contest, cantest, kontest, centest)
Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles sheet.
10. The synonym of "current" is (dated, up-to-date, old, fashion)
11. He advised the most equitable plan for setting of the black stone. The underlined word means (privileged, reasonable, law, favourite)
12. The antonym of "bright" is (dark, brilliant, clear, shine)
13. Thorough cleaning reduces the risk of __________ (rash, allergy, antibiotic, infection and tetanus)
14. It made me feel __________. Which connotation is more negative? (frightened, brave, cheap, uneasy)
Choose the correct option according to the grammar and full up the bubbles sheet.
15. 'My friend gave me the book'. Choose the correct passive voice. (I have been given the book by my friend, I am given the book by my friend, I were given the book by my friend, I was given the book by my friend)
16. 'The room was full, so I had no place to sit'. It is a __________ sentence. (complex, compound, simple, easy)
17. I would have been glad if he __________ me in the hospital. (visit, visited, visits, had visited)
18. Why are you so sad? I have lost the pen __________ I bought this morning. (what, that, whose, which)
19. All students __________ for prizes. (competes, compete, is competing, none of these)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - 1

2. Answer any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) What do the little red envelopes filled with money symbolize?
(ii) What should your first aid kit consist of?
(iii) What is one good thing about newspapers?
(iv) How do career counsellors help you choose the right profession?
(v) Which career do you want to opt for? Give reasons.
(vi) What solution does the writer suggest to promote the habit of book-reading?
(vii) Who looked after Pip after the death of the parents?
(viii) Which areas are most affected by incessant growth in population?

SECTION - II

3. Translate into Urdu OR Re-write into simple English the following paragraph. (08)
Handling minor accidents at home or on the road develops a sense of crises management. This may prepare people to tackle with unexpected emergencies with great confidence. Minor cuts and scrapes usually do not need to go to the emergency room. Yet proper care is essential to avoid infection or other complications.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "The Rain" by W.H. Davies. (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into simple English with reference to the context.
But all of that is
Not its core,
Its center is in truth
Eternal stillness
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Life in a Big City
(ii) A Hockey Match
(iii) Courtesy

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) A River in Flood
(ii) My Neighbour
(iii) Fashions
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said to me, "What are you looking for?"
(ii) They said, "We have done our duty."
(iii) He said, "Hurrah! We have won the match."
(iv) She said to me, "Please lend me your camera for a day."
(v) He said to his sister, "Please say something."
(vi) She said to me, "Tell the truth."
(vii) She said, "I am working hard."
(viii) The judge said, "Have you anything more to say?"
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Berth, Birth
(ii) Device, Devise
(iii) Feet, Feat
(iv) Healthy, Healthful
(v) Letter, Latter
(vi) Profit, Prophet
(vii) Role, Roll
(viii) Team, Teem
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)

Exclusively for candidates whose Medium of Examination is English.
(Question - 8 Alternative to Urdu Translation)
9. Write TEN sentences about "Pakistani Women". (08)

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

11. YEAR 2016 - GROUP I

OBJECTIVE

Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles sheet.
1. They __________ tea every morning. (drink, drank, is drinking, have drunk)
2. They always __________ back home late. (came, comes, have come, come)
3. If he offers me a job, I __________ it. (accept, will accept, would accept, would have accepted)
4. How long have you been __________ here? (wait, waited, waits, waiting)
5. The sun __________ in the west. (set, sets, setting, will set)
Choose the word with correct spelling and fill up the bubbles sheet.
6. (exchange, exchenge, excheng, ekschange)
7. (prasoner, prisoner, presoner, prisonor)
8. (prodaction, production, prodoction, pruduction)
9. (might, mieght, meight, maight)
Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles sheet.
10. He was accused __________ theft. (to, with, for, of)
11. They are faithful __________ her. (to, with, on, of)
12. The antonym of 'fail' is __________ (unsuccessful, succeed, flourish, develop)
13. The antonym of 'suffering' is __________ (distress, pleasure, anguish, sorrow)
14. Thy synonym of 'current' is __________ (dated, old, new, up-to-date)
Choose the correct option according to the grammar and fill up the bubbles sheet.
15. How long __________ you have been working in the garden? (has, have, will, shall)
16. The room was full, so I had no place to sit. It is a __________ sentence. (simple, compound, complex, none of these)
17. Someone ate cookies. The underlined word is a/an: (personal pronoun, relative pronoun, definite pronoun, indefinite pronoun)
18. I am afraid I cannot afford to spend too much money. The underlined is a/an (gerund, participle, infinitive, none of these)
19. Our job is to keep the audience happy. The underlined word is a/an __________ noun. (collective, concrete, abstract, proper)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - I

2. Answer any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) Why did the non-Muslims trust the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
(ii) When does the Chinese new year start?
(iii) Why is the poet repeating the sentence "Try Again"?
(iv) When do you need to see a doctor?
(v) What is meant by right profession?
(vi) What kind of boy was Pip?
(vii) Why did the accusers forgive the villagers?
(viii) How does a book connect the reader and the writer?

SECTION - II

3. Translate into Urdu OR Re-write into simple English the following paragraph. (08)
Another popular custom is to hang up signs and posters on doors and windows with the Chinese word fu written on them, which means luck and happiness. Buying flowers for the home is also commonplace since they symbolize the coming of spring and a new beginning.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "The Rain" by W.H. Davies. (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into simple English with reference to the context.
'Tis a lesson you should heed --
If at first you do not succeed,
Then your courage should appear;
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) A Visit to a Hill Station
(ii) My House
(iii) Boy Scouts

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) A Visit to a Museum
(ii) A Street Quarrel
(iii) A Dream
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) She said, "I am working hard."
(ii) She said, "I do not agree with you."
(iii) He said, "I am watering the plants in the garden."
(iv) He said, "I hope you will not repeat this mistake."
(v) She said, "Where do you live?"
(vi) She said to me, "Please lend me your camera for a day."
(vii) He said, "May God help me do my duty."
(viii) The mother said to her son, "May you return successful."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Bale, Bail
(ii) Diary, Dairy
(iii) Except, Accept
(iv) Fair, Fare
(v) Liar, Lawyer
(vi) Meet, Meat
(vii) Sail, Sale
(viii) Team, Teem
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)

Exclusively for candidates whose Medium of Examination is English.
(Question - 8 Alternative to Urdu Translation)
8. Write TEN sentences about "Pakistani Women". (08)

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

12. YEAR 2016 - GROUP II

OBJECTIVE

Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles sheet.
1. She __________ since morning. (has been sleeping, sleep, slept, has slept)
2. Good students always __________ hard. (worked, work, have worked, is working)
3. She __________ in this office for seven years. (has been working, work, has worked, working)
4. He __________ twenty minutes ago. (has been left, left, leave, leave)
5. I have already __________ three cups of coffee. (take, took, taken, had taken)
Choose the word with correct spelling and fill up the bubbles sheet.
6. (adress, addres, address, addruss)
7. (excellent, excellant, excelent, excillent)
8. (saparate, saparat, seiparate, separate)
9. (cirtain, cartain, certain, certein)
Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles sheet.
10. She started delving into this part. (remembering, imaging, discovering, probing)
11. The word debris means. (rubble, mud, soil, send)
12. The synonym of "equitable"is (fair, just, equal, nearest)
13. The antonym of "suffering" is (sorrow, anguish, distress, pleasure)
14. The accident was due to his ruthlessness. The underlined word is a/an __________ noun. (collective, concrete, abstract, material)
Choose the correct option according to the grammar and fill up the bubbles sheet.
15. I went to see that had happened. The underlined word is a/an __________. (noun clause, objective clause, adverb clause, main clause)
16. 'Flying above the lake at this time of night sums a little dangerous'. The underlined phrase is a/an __________. (infinitive phrase, gerund phrase, prepositional phrase, noun phrase)
17. They invited us to their home yesterday. What tense is it? (present indefinite, past indefinite, past perfect, future indefinite)
18. Do not tell a lie. What kind of sentence it is? (assertive, optative, exclamatory, imperative)
19. Identify the indefinite pronoun in the following words. (somebody, those, his, either)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - I

2. Answer any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) How did the Holy Prophet (SAW) resolve the issue?
(ii) How is failure not a disgrace?
(iii) Which medium do you prefer for news? Why?
(iv) What kind of person is the author?
(v) How does a book connect the reader and the writer?
(vi) What happened to the prisoner?
(vii) What is the major cause of food shortage and malnutrition?
(viii) Why did the accusers forgive the villager?

SECTION - II

3. Translate into Urdu OR Re-write into simple English the following paragraph. (08)
It is important that we work to give every person the opportunity to enjoy books as shelters, sustenance, and roads forward. To imagine a world without books is to imagine a world without thought, feeling, compassion, history, or voice.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "Peace" by Dr. Hartmann. (05)

Paraphrase the following lines into 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) A Rainy Day
(ii) Courtesy
(iii) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) My School
(ii) Fashions
(iii) Pakistani Women
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said, "Will you listen to me?"
(ii) He said to his sister, "Please say something."
(iii) She said to them, "Let us not deceive ourselves."
(iv) The teacher said, "Who is next on the list?"
(v) He said, "How well she sing!"
(vi) He said, "Alas! I am ruined."
(vii) My brother said to me, "You have missed the point completely."
(viii) She says, "I hope I am not late."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Lesson, Lesson
(ii) Medal, Meddle
(iii) Principal, Principle
(iv) Sail, Sale
(v) Waste, Waist
(vi) Advice, Advise
(vii) Bare, Bear
(viii) Dew, Due
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)

Exclusively for candidates whose Medium of Examination is English.
(Question - 8 Alternative to Urdu Translation)
8. Write TEN sentences about "A Meena Bazaar". (08)

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

Saturday 18 February 2017

PAST PAPERS LAHORE BOARD (2011 - 2016) - ENGLISH 10

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