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PAST PAPER ENGLISH 10 - FAISALABAD BOARD 2014 GROUP TWO

PAST PAPER ENGLISH 10

(FAISALABAD BOARD - 2014 GROUP TWO)

OBJECTIVE

1 (a) Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles. (05)
(i) She __________ English at present. (learn, learns, learnt, is learning)
(ii) I already __________ three cups of coffee. (take, took, am taking, have taken)
(iii) She __________ since morning. (sleep, sleeps, slept, has been sleeping)
(iv) Good students always __________ hard. (work, works, worked, are working)
(v) It __________ at present. (rain, rains, is raining, rained)
(b) Choose the word with correct spellings and fill up the bubbles. (04)
(vi) wandrus, wandrous, wondrus, wondrous
(vii) bandeges, bendeges, bandages, bendages
(viii) envalopes, envelopes, envalops, envelops
(ix) messenger, messinger, messenjer, massinger
(c) Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles. (05)
(x) If you judge, judge __________ equity between them. (from, for, with, in)
(xi) The antonym of "mighty" is __________: (weak, grand, strong, powerful)
(xii) I am prepared to excel in the years to come. The underlined word means: (support, report, to do well, stop)
(xiii) He decided every case brought to him by friend or foe with justice. The underlined word means: (friend, enemy, partner, companion)
(xiv) The most vulnerable will be the population in developing countries. The underlined word means: (in danger, flourishing, secure, heavy)
(d) Choose the correct option according to the grammar and fill up the bubbles. (05)
(xv) Misbah hit the ball nicely. What kind of adverb is the underlined word? (adverb of time, adverb of manner, adverb of place, adverb of result)
(xvi) "I met the man whom I do not know." What kind of pronoun is the underlined word? (interrogative, relative, reflexive, reciprocal)
(xvii) "It rained heavily yesterday." What kind of sentence is it? (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex)
(xviii) "Always speak the truth." The underlined word is: (abstract noun, collective noun, proper noun, material noun)
(xix) "Do not tell a lie." What kind of sentence is it? (assertive, imperative, optative, exclamatory)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - I

2. Write short answers of any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) What made non-Muslims bring their suits to the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
(ii) When do you need to see a doctor?
(iii) How has the writer spent his summer vacation?
(iv) In what way books are better than radio, TV and internet?
(v) Why did Pip give food and drink to the prisoner?
(vi) Why does Chinese New Year's Eve dinner consist of eight or nine dishes?
(vii) How is fossil energy a finite fuel?
(viii) Why do busy people prefer to read newspaper?

SECTION - II

3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. English Medium Candidates will write it into simple English. (08)
     Once Hazrat Umar (RA), sitting in the Mosque of the Holy Prophet (SAW), was busy in the affairs of the state. Two young men, holding a strong and sturdy countryman, appeared before him. They complained to Hazrat Umar (RA) that the person had murdered their old father. They demanded justice by punishing the murderer for his crime.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "The Rain" by W.H. Davies. (05)

OR

Paraphrase the following lines into simple English with reference to the context. 
Once or twice though you should fail,
If you would at last prevail, Try again.
It we strive, it is no disgrace.
Though we did not win the race.
What should you do in that case? Try again;
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) Village Life
(ii) Life in a Big City
(iii) A Visit to a Hill Station

OR

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics. 
(i) My School
(ii) Fashions
(iii) A Dream
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said, "I am not a thief."
(ii) She said, "The patient died in the hospital."
(iii) He said to her, "I live in this building."
(iv) She said, "I did not go to school yesterday."
(v) He said, "Aren't you ashamed of yourself?"
(vi) The pupil said, "Where have I eased?"
(vii) She says, "I hope I am not late."
(viii) You will say, "She is cranky."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Advice, Advise
(ii) Cloth, Clothe
(iii) Eligible, Illegible
(iv) Idle, Idol
(v) Liar, Lawyer
(vi) Prophet, Profit
(vii) Sail, Sale
(viii) Waste, Waist
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)

OR

Alternate question for English Medium/ Foreign Candidates. 
Write ten sentences about "Television". 

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

PAST PAPER ENGLISH 10 - FAISALABAD BOARD 2014 GROUP ONE (S)

PAST PAPER ENGLISH 10

(FAISALABAD BOARD - 2014 GROUP ONE (S))

OBJECTIVE

1. (a) Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles. (05)
(i) She __________ learning at present. (learnt, learns, is learning, will be learning)
(ii) The book __________ on the table for weeks. (is lying, will be lying, has been lying, lay)
(iii) She __________ her cat very much. (loves, loved, will love, love)
(iv) After you __________ I went to sleep. (left, had left, will have left, leave)
(v) I __________ her in the plane. (met, meet, meets, have met)
(b) Choose the word with correct spellings and fill up the bubbles. (04)
(vi) Emirgency, Amergency, Emergancy, Emergency
(vii) Dispute, Disput, Dispuit, Dispuite
(viii) Iquipment, Equapment, Equipment, Equepment
(ix) Specfic, Specific, Spcifie, Speific
(c) Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles. (05)
(x) Our job is to keep the audience happy. The underlined word is a/an __________ noun. (collective, concrete, abstract, auxiliary noun)
(xi) The antonym of "mighty" is: (weak, grand, strong, happy)
(xii) Have you got anything __________ these poor women could take for their children. (which, that, whom, what)
(xiii) The last couple of years have been a long bumpy ride for me, as they have for everyone of my age. The underlined phrase means: (easy time, hard and challenging time, leisure time, good time)
(xiv) We __________ out bottle, so we could use it again. (cleaning, clean, cleaned, will clean)
(d) Choose the correct option according to the grammar and fill up the bubbles. (05)
(xv) "He advised the most equitable plan for the setting of the black stone." The underlined word means: (privileged, reasonable, favourite, worthy)
(xvi) Right profession means to: (develop a tradition, choose the career, select the scope, organize the graph)
(xvii) He decided every case brought to him by friend or foe with justice, without fear of favour. The underlined word means: (partner, companion, enemy, friend)
(xviii) "Another popular custom is to hang up signs and posters on doors and windows with the Chinese word fu written on them." The underlined word means: (law, practice, rule, evidence)
(xix) "The accident was due to his ruthlessness." The underlined word is a/an __________ noun. (collective, concrete, abstract, easy)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - I

2. Answer any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) How can people achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and social areas of life?
(ii) Why did non-Muslims trust the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
(iii) What do decorations on doors and windows symbolize?
(iv) How many times should we try and why?
(v) What is the importance of knowledge of first aid in crisis management?
(vi) What will happen after the rain stops?
(vii) How is a newspaper more convenient medium of news?
(viii) How has the writer spent his summer vacation?

SECTION - II

3. Translate into Urdu OR Rewrite into simple English the following paragraph. (08)
     Each medium has strength 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 have 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 "Try Again" by W.E. Hickson. (05)

OR

Paraphrase the following lines into simple English with reference to the context. 
I hear leaves drinking rain;
I hear rich leaves on top
Giving the poor beneath
Drop after drop;
5. Write an essay of 150-200 words on any ONE of the following topics. (15)
(i) My Last Day at School
(ii) My Best Friend
(iii) Boy Scouts

OR

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics.
(i) A Meena Bazaar
(ii) A Dream
(iii) A Picnic
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said, "I am unwell."
(ii) He said, "I am watering the plants in the garden."
(iii) She said, "They have not eaten their meals."
(iv) The judge said, "Have you anything more to say?"
(v) He said, "What do you want me to do?"
(vi) She said to me, "Do not waste your time in idle talk."
(vii) He said, "Alas! We cannot defeat our enemy."
(viii) She said to her father, "May you live long!"
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Berth, Birth
(ii) Dew, Due
(iii) Urbane, Urban
(iv) Root, Route
(v) Prophet, Profit
(vi) Necessary, Necessity
(vii) Healthful, Healthy
(viii) Foul, Fowl
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)

OR

Write Ten sentences about "Pakistani Women". 

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

PAST PAPER ENGLISH 10 - FAISALABAD BOARD 2013 GROUP TWO (S)

PAST PAPERS ENGLISH 10

(FAISALABAD BOARD - 2013 GROUP TWO)

OBJECTIVE

1 (a)  Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles sheet. (05)
(i) I __________ much money. (do not have, will not, not, have not been)
(ii) He __________ twenty minutes ago. (leave, leaves, left, will have left)
(iii) They are __________ to dinner on Sunday. (come, comes, coming, came)
(iv) The earth __________ around the sun. (revolve, revolves, revolved, has been revolving)
(v) When I __________ him he was laughing. (see, saw, sees, seen)
(b) Choose the word with correct spellings and fill up the bubbles sheet. (04)
(vi) barrier, berrier, brrier, borrier
(vii) roul, ruil, ruel, rule
(viii) stillnass, stellness, stillness, steelness
(ix) accuser, acusecr, accerus, accerus
(c) Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles sheet. (05)
(x) They were angry __________ me. (with, to, for, by)
(xi) A son was born __________ her. (to, of, on, off)
(xii) The whole family depend __________ her for its living. (on, at, in, with)
(xiii) She is incapable __________ doing any harm to any body. (of, to, off, on)
(xiv) We should be prepared __________ the worst. (for, to, in, by)
(d) Choose the correct option according to the grammar and fill up the bubbles sheet. (05) 
(xv) The word "magnitude" means (largeness, smallness, cleverness, willingness)
(xvi) The word "administer" means (total, tired, manage, tranquil)
(xvii) The word "visuals" means (sounds, pictures, patriots, traitors)
(xviii) The word "mature" means (clever, grown up, immature, innocent)
(xix) The word "optimum" means (ideal, worst, triger, toad)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - I

2. Answer any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) How did the Holy Prophet (SAW) set high and noble ideals for all mankind?
(ii) What should we do if we find our task hard?
(iii) You should not keep checking if the bleeding has stopped. Why?
(iv) In the poem "The Rain", how does the sun come out after the rain?
(v) What has he gained from his summer jobs experiences?
(vi) Which career do you want to opt for? Give reasons.
(vii) What role does a library play to promote the habit of book reading?
(viii) Do you also face shortage of water in your locality? Why?

SECTION - II

3. Translate into Urdu or Rewrite into simple English the following paragraphs. (08)
(a) Cleaning Houses and New Clothes: 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 fortune of the New Year.
(b) We all need help at times in our lives. Sometimes we may have accidents and we may get hurt. When we are injured or suddenly become unwell, we need someone to help us who knows what to do. It is the temporary and immediate help. This timely assistance, comprising of simple medical techniques, is most critical to the victims and is, often, life saving.
(c) On hearing these words, the court gave cries of joy and applause, and the face of the Caliph beamed with pleasure as he said, "Young men, the blood money will be paid to you from the People's Treasury, and Allah will reward you for this goodness on the Day of Judgment.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "Try Again" by W.E. Hickson. (05)

OR

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;
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) A True Muslim
(ii) My Hobby
(iii) My House

OR

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics. 
(i) A Dream
(ii) My School
(iii) Pakistani Women
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) He said, "I am not a thief."
(ii) He said, "Will you listen to me?"
(iii) The referee said, "Quiet please."
(iv) He said to his sister, "Please say something."
(v) He said, "Hurrah! We have won the match."
(vi) She said to her father, "May you live long!"
(vii) She says, "I hope I am not late."
(viii) She will say, "He did not come up to my expectations."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Birth, Berth
(ii) Denied, Refused
(iii) Fair, Fare
(iv) Ice, Snow
(v) Liar, Lawyer
(vi) Pray, Prey
(vii) Sole, Soul
(viii) Waster, Waist
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)

OR

Alternative Question for English Medium/ Foreign Candidates
Write TEN sentences about "Basant". 

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

PAST PAPER ENGLISH 10 - FAISALABAD BOARD 2013 GROUP ONE

PAST PAPER ENGLISH 10

(FAISALABAD BOARD - 2013 GROUP ONE)

OBJECTIVE

1. (a) Choose the correct form of verb and fill up the bubbles sheet. (05)
(i) The court __________ its verdict on Thursday next. (will give, gave, gives, shall give)
(ii) It __________ to rain an hour ago. (begin, began, begun, begins)
(iii) She has __________ him back. (sent, send, sends, sending)
(iv) She __________ French at present. (learn, learnt, is learning, learns)
(v) What __________ you looking at? (is, are, was, an)
(b) Choose the word with correct spellings and fill up the bubbles sheet. (04)
(vi) Silenc, Silanse, Silens, Silence
(vii) Patience, Patiance, Pasience, Patence
(viii) Coerse, Coarse, Corse, Course
(ix) Posessions, Possesion, Possession, Pessionos
(c) Choose the correct option and fill up the bubbles sheet. (05)
(x) The children were begging __________ alms. (for, with, to, of)
(xi) Pakistan is very dear __________ us. (to, of, for, by)
(xii) He works __________ this office. (in, at, on, with)
(xiii) He always relies __________ his own efforts. (on, to, at, into)
(xiv) I am grateful __________ you for your kindness. (on, to, for, of)
(d) Choose the correct option according to the grammar and fill up the bubbles sheet. (05)
(xv) The word "smashing" means: (encouraging, antique, shattering, constructive)
(xvi) The word "eternal" means: (everlasting, good looking, smart, tall)
(xvii) The word "revelation" means: (disclosure, strong, stout, starving)
(xix) The word "complexities" means: (comforts, attribute, difficulties, advanced)

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - II

2. Answer any FIVE of the following questions. (10)
(i) Why did Quraish think that the Holy Prophet (SAW) would favour them?
(ii) What is the importance of Chinese New Year for Chinese families?
(iii) Why is it necessary to keep away soap from the wound?
(iv) In what way viewing news on TV is easier than reading a newspaper?
(v) How are these experiences helpful to him in future?
(vi) With what wind is compared in the first stanza of the poem "Peace"?
(vii) How is fossil energy a finite source?
(viii) How are water resources under great stress?

SECTION - II

3. Translate into Urdu OR Rewrite into simple English following paragraphs. (Any TWO) (08)
(a) We all need help at times in our lives. Sometimes we may have accidents and we may get hurt. When we are injured or suddenly become unwell, we need someone to help us someone who knows what to do. It is the temporary and immediate help. This timely assistance, comprising of simple medical techniques, is most critical to the victims and is, often, life saving.
(b) 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 newspapers 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.
(c) The scope of any field in terms of market demand should also be considered very seriously. We cannot practically deny the significance of hiring trends; for example, a decade ago when computer science professionals were in demand, masses of MCS (Master of Computer Sciences) students flooded the market with extremely disappointing results.
4. Write down the summary of the poem "The Peace" by Dr. Hartmann. (05)

OR

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;
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) My Last Day at School
(ii) My House
(iii) Health

OR

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics. 
(i) Girls Guides
(ii) A Picnic
(iii) An Industrial Exhibition
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 says, "I want to speak to you."
(iii) She said to her father, "May you live long!"
(iv) He said, "May God help me do my duty!"
(v) She said, "Where do you live?"
(vi) She said, "Is this your book?"
(vii) The judge said, "Have you anything more to say?"
(viii) The teacher said, "Who is next on list?"
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Medal, Meddle
(ii) Meet, Meat
(iii) Prey, Pray
(iv) Pore, Pour
(v) Idle, Idol
(vi) Loose, Lose
(vii) Letter, Latter
(viii) Bare, Bear
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (08)

OR Alternate Question for English Medium/ Foreign candidates. 
Write TEN sentences about "Village Life".

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

PAST PAPER ENGLISH 10 - FAISALABAD BOARD 2012 GROUP TWO

PAST PAPER ENGLISH 10

(FAISALABAD BOARD - 2012 GROUP TWO)

OBJECTIVE

1. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verb. (04)
(i) __________ you go to school every day. (do, did, have)
(ii) The court __________ its verdict on Tuesday next. (gives, shall give, will give)
(iii) She __________ since morning. (is working, was working, had been working)
(iv) He __________ twenty minutes ago. (leaves, left, will leave)
(b) Complete the missing letters in the following words. (04)
(i) So __ ght     (ii) Inform __ tion     (iii) Foots __ ps     (iv) Resistan __ e
(c) Fill in the blanks with correct preposition. (05)
(i) He was not aware __________ my difficulties. (to, of)
(ii) She was glad __________ her success. (at, for)
(iii) She was married __________ her cousin. (with, to)
(iv) You must act __________ the advice of your teacher. (on, upon)
(v) He will appear __________ the judge. (before, to)
(d) For each word in the list "A" choose a word opposite in meaning from list "B" and write in list "C". (04)
List "A"                    List "B"                    List "C"
Base                            Vile  
Moderate                    Worthy
Loathsome                  Temporary
Durable                       Satan
                                    Lovable
                                    Excessive

SUBJECTIVE

SECTION - I

2. Write short answers of 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) Why do the people move around in the country?
(iv) What is required by a person who wishes to lead "a well balanced life?"
(v) How did Hazrat Ali (RA) behave with his enemies?
(vi) Why did the guests refuse to eat the dinner?
(vii) Mention any two traffic rules.
(viii) What is the role of students in the progress of our country?

SECTION - II

3. Translate the following paragraph into Urdu. (08)
     These festivals also provide the opportunities to display their handicrafts which depict their cultural heritage. They attract tourists from all over the world. Lok Melas are also arranged along with these exhibitions to enable the people to develop a sense of brotherhood among themselves. They are necessary to keep the people united to honour the cultural activities of the people of different areas.

OR 

Rewrite the above paragraph into simple English. 
4. Write down the summary of the poem "A Little Word". (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 thought,
And simple truth his utmost skill!

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

(i) A Cricket Match
(ii) A True Muslim
(iii) A Visit to a Hill Station

OR

Write a paragraph of 100-150 words on any ONE of the following topics. 
(i) Allama Iqbal
(ii) A Meena Bazar
(iii) A Visit to a Historical Place
6. Change any FIVE of the following sentences into indirect form. (05)
(i) They said, "Our teacher is on leave".
(ii) She said, "I did not go to school yesterday."
(iii) She said, "I shall never do such a thing".
(iv) The mother said to her son, "May you return successful!"
(v) They say, "We have done our duty."
(vi) The teacher will say, "You have done your work very well."
(vii) The doctor says, "The patient is still in a state of coma".
(viii) She will say, "He did not come up to my expectations."
7. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your own sentences. (05)
(i) Alter, Altar
(ii) Bale, Bail
(iii) Cell, Sell
(iv) Diary, Dairy
(v) Die, Dye
(vi) Foul, Fowl
(vii) Idle, Idol
(viii) Pore, Pour
8. Translate the following paragraph into English. (10)

Note: English Medium/Foreign candidates will write ten sentences about "Meena Bazaar". 

Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar