English
SSC- II
SECTION — A (Marks 15)
Time allowed: 20 Minutes Total
Marks: 15
Note:
Section-A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on the
question paper itself It should be completed in the first 20 minutes and handed
over to the invigilator Deleting / overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead
pencil.
Insert the
correct option i.e. A/B/C/D in the empty box opposite each part. Each part
carries one mark.
(i). He decided every case brought to him, by
friend of foe with justice. The underlined word means:
a. partner b.
companion c.
enemy d.
forefathers
(ii). Prior to the first day of the New Year. It is
customary for families to thoroughly clean their:
a. houses b. office c.
kitchens d. garages
(iii) Choose the correct spelling:
a. auditory b. uditary c.
auditery d. auditry
(iv) The invention of television primarily aimed at
giving:
a. in depth coverage b. feedback c.
view points d.
entertainment
(v). Choose the correct antonym for
"abandon".
a. desert b. deny c.
burden d. support
(vi). Do you know anybody here? The
underlined word is a / an:
a. relative pronoun b. reciprocal pronoun
c. interrogative pronoun d. indefinite
pronoun
(vii). If I had a million dollars, I would buy a
bungalow. This sentence is:
a. zero conditional b. first conditional
c. second conditional d. third conditional
(viii). This is the land where our
forefathers landed. What type of clause in the underlined part of the
sentences?
a. adjective clause b. noun clause c. dependent clause d. independent clause
(ix). Because he was late, he missed the first
period. What type of sentence is the given sentence? a. simple sentence b complex sentence
c. compound sentence c. compound-complex sentence
(x). He does not take pride in his piety. Which
tense is it?
a.
present indefinite b.
present continuous c. present
perfect d. past indefinite
(xi).
Team is a:
a.
proper noun b. common noun c. collective noun d. material noun
(xii).
How cold the night is! This is a/ an sentence.
a.
assertive b. interrogative
c. exclamatory d. imperative
(xiii).
The cab stays where they are. The underlined clause is an adverb
clause of:
a.
condition b. place c.
time d. manner
(xiv).
The men ______ you were talking to at the meeting is my cousin. Insert appropriate
Pronoun.
a.
that b. what c. who d. which
(xv).
The first aid supplies are generally available at:
a.
pharmacies b. fisheries c groceries d. culinaries
Section A (MCQs) (15)
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i.
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c.
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enemy
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ii.
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a.
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houses
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iii.
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a.
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auditory
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iv.
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d.
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entertainment
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v.
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a.
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desert
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vi.
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d.
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indefinite pronoun
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vii.
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c.
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second conditional
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viii.
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a.
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adjective clause
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ix.
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b.
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complex sentence
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x.
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a.
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present indefinite
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xi.
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c.
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collective noun
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xii.
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c.
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exclamatory
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xiii.
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b.
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place
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xiv.
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c.
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who
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xv.
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a.
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pharmacies
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SECTION — B (Marks 40)
Q-2: Answer any FIVE
of the following questions in about 30-40 words. Each part carries 3 marks. [5
X 3=15]
(i).
Which personality trait of Rasoolullah ﷺ convinced Non-Muslims
to bring their suits to him?
Ans:
Non-Muslims trusted the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) because he was well-known for
his justice and decided cases in equity. Thus, the justice of the Rasool (صلی
اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم) made
non-Muslims bring their suits to him. Non-Muslims trusted that the Rasool (صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم) will decide all cases in equity without any favour or fear.
(ii).
How New Year Eve’s Dinner is celebrated I Chinese Culture?
Ans:
The New Year's Eve dinner named
as "Nian Ye Fan" is the most important dinner for
the Chinese. Normally, this is the family reunion dinner, especially for those
with family members away from home. It helps Chinese families to sit together
and mend their bonds. It is mandatory for all family members to attend this
dinner. Chinese prepare eight to nine dishes for this specific feast as In
Chinese language, the word “eight” means “Prosperity” and word “nine” means
“Long-lasting”. Whole family partakes in this dinner to solemnize the feast.
(iii).
What is the effect of incessant growth of population?
Ans: The alarming and incessant growth of population is causing
serious economic problems in almost all continents. Great pressure is being
placed on arable land, water, energy and biological resources. The food problem
will become increasingly severe. As the human population continues to explode,
finite natural resources, such as fossil fuels, fresh water, arable land and
forests, continue to drop, which is placing stress on the basic life supporting
resources and leading to a poor quality of life.
(iv).
How young people seek guidance for their future career?
Ans:
A 14 to 15 years old student is not mature enough to decide for his / her
future. He / she aren’t mature enough to make such life-changing decisions.
Likewise, most of the parents and teachers cannot observe or determine specific
personality traits of the students or their interests. Career Counselors are
well informed about trends of the market. They play an important role in
guiding the youth towards a rewarding profession. Moreover, they know what the
scope of any field in future is. Thus young people seek guidance for their
future career with the help of career counselors and career counseling departments.
(v).
Who hurt the camel and how?
Ans: The old owner of the garden, on seeing the camel nipping leaves
off the tree branches, thought that this camel has no owner. The camel was spoiling
his garden and he wanted to let the camel out of his garden. So, he picked up a
stone and hurled it at the camel with all his strength. Unfortunately, the
stone caught the camel on the side of the head. It reeled and fell down dead.
(vi).
On what condition was the criminal allowed to leave?
Ans: The criminal had a murder charge of an old man on him. He
was allowed to leave on a condition to produce someone who could stand as
surety and would be willing to suffer death if the criminal failed to return.
The young man looked helplessly to the crowd as he was a stranger in town.
Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari (R.A) a well-known companion of the Prophet (S.A.W.W)
came forward and offered himself as the surety of the accused. The accused was
released and given a camel to ride.
(vii).
Which medium of news is more convenient for you? Why?
Ans:
Both the mediums have their strengths and shortcomings. In the same way
each medium has some significant features which other lacks. I, personally
prefer to read newspapers. Reading newspaper has many advantages like
newspapers give detailed news. Expert’s views, analysis and the views of
general public is taken under consideration about any topic or problem before
publishing it. Moreover, we have the flexibility to skip any part or whole news
if we want which is also time-saving.
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Q-3:
(a) Write down the central idea of the poem “The Rain”.
Ans: This very beautiful short poem has been composed by W. H.
Davies, who is famous for his themes of nature and social problems of the
society. In this poem he very boldly and bluntly gives a serious message in a
few words as he criticizes the discrimination between rich and the poor. If the
rich people help the poor and bring out from the miserable life and eliminate
their worries, the world can become quite attractive and peaceful. He has used
metaphorical language to use leaves as upper and lower classes of the society
and to tell that upper class enjoys all the amenities of life. However, after
quenching their thirst they pass on the remaining to lower class but drop by
drop.
To conclude, in the second stanza the poet has given the glimpse of
the sun after the rain as a hope. The sun
comes out after the rain to eliminate the darkness and share its brightness
equally with all the parts of tree and leaves without any discrimination of
upper or lower.
(b). Read following stanza carefully and answer
the questions given at the end.
Tis a lesson you should heed ---
Try again;
If at first don’t succeed,
Try again.
Then your courage should appear;
For if your courage persevere,
You will conquer, never fear,
Try again.
.QUESTIONS:
(i). What lesson do you learn from this stanza? [2]
Ans: The lesson we learn from this stanza is to keep trying
until succeed. Winners always try again without care for their initial failures
and ultimately they succeed at the end.
(ii). What does the repetitive use of the word “Try again” connote? [2]
Ans: The repetition of work “Try Again” connotes the importance
of giving it another shot. Its means “Try” doing something but wisely this time
and not to repeated same mistake again. The poet has used this alliteration to
make readers aware of the importance of trying again.
(iii). What is the role of “perseverance” with reference to
conquering? [2]
Ans: Word perseverance means firmness or determination. If one
is determined to do something no power in the world can stop the person to become
a winner. Water is the best example of it as it keeps falling on a stone drop
by drop and at last it makes a hole in the hard stone.
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Q-4: Read the
following passage and answer the questions. [10]
The next ingredient is a very remarkable one Good Temper. “Love
is not easily provoked.” Nothing could be more striking than to
find this here. We are inclined to look upon bad temper as a very harmless
weakness. We speak of it as a mere infirmity of nature, a family failing, a
matter of temperament, not a thing to take into very serious account in
estimating a man’s character. And yet here, right in the heart of this analysis
of love, it finds a place; and the Bible again and again returns to condemn
it as one of the most destructive elements in human nature.
QUESTIONS:
(i). What is the common misperception about “bad temper”? [2]
Ans: The common misperception about “bad temper” is that it is
a very harmless weakness due to a mere infirmity of nature, a family failing, a
matter of temperament, not a thing to take into very serious account in
estimating a man’s character.
(ii). Should “temperament” be an important indicator in analyzing
one’s personality? Why or Why not? [2]
Ans: Yes, temperament should be an important indicator in
analyzing one’s personality a it is not a mere a mere infirmity of nature, a
family failing, a matter of temperament, but something that has been described
as the most destructive elements in human nature by Bible time and again.
(iii). Write the meanings of the underlined words and phrases. [1]
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Word
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Meaning
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Word
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Meaning
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provoked
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deliberately make someone annoyed, angry
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condemn
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express complete disapproval
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(iv). Summarize the passage and suggest a suitable title. [4+1]
Ans: Suitable title: Suitable
title for the given passage can be “importance of temperament” OR “temper
check”.
Summary:
“Love is not easily provoked.” Nothing could be more striking than to
find love as bad temper is considered a very harmless weakness. It is
considered as a mere infirmity of nature, a family failing, a matter of
temperament yet not a thing to be taken into very serious account as man’s
characteristic. The Bible has repeatedly condemned it as a destructive element
in human nature.
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SECTION - C (MARKS 20)
Q-5:
(a) Change the narration of any FOUR on the
following sentences: [4]
(i). She said that she liked clouds in the sky.
(ii). He asked if I would listen to him.
(iii). He said, “Alas! We cannot defeat our enemies.”
(iv). My friend said to me, “Do you want to come with me for a walk?”
(v). He said to his father, “Please give me some extra money.”
(vi). The judge said, “Call the next witness.”
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Solution (Narration)
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She said, “I like clouds in the sky.”
He said, “Will you listen to me?”
He exclaimed with sorrow / sorrowfully that they
could not defeat their enemies.
My friend inquired / asked me if I wanted to come
with him for a walk. OR My friend inquired / asked me if I wanted to go for a
walk with him.
He requested his father to give him some extra
money.
OR He requested his father for some
extra money
The judge ordered to call the next witness.
OR The judge called in the next
witness.
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(b) Use any FOUR on the following prepositional / Phrasal Verbs I sentences: [4]
send out, get down, hold over, guilty of, grieve at, bear upon
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P. Phrases
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Meanings
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Sentences
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send out
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to cause , a signal to go out
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They have sent out their kids to play.
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get down
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depress, discourage
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We must get down the habit of smoking.
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hold over
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to save, delay
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They are holding over the ship at sea.
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guilty of
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responsible for
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He was guilty of stealing his friend’s
belongings.
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grieve at
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to be sad at a loss
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The world is grieved at innocent loss of lives in
air crash.
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bear upon
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to tolerate
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He has been bearing upon his nonsense since long.
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Q-6: Write a letter to the editor of news paper about street crimes
in your area. [8]
(i)
Formal Letter:
Formal Letters are written to business associates, higher
authorities, editors etc.
The
Editor,
Daily
Dawn,
A.B.C
City.
(Line
Space)
Date: 15th February, 2020.
(Line
Space)
Subject: To publish
about street crimes in our area.
(Line
Space)
Dear
Sir, / Madam,
I am a regular reader of your newspaper
and always appreciate the steps and stand your newspaper takes to eradicate
social evils and resolve matters of public interests. I am a resident of LMN
Area. We are facing a lot of fear and issues due to increased number of street
crimes in our locality. Every now and then some cell phone, bag, wallet or any
other important belonging is snatched by the street criminals and mobile
snatchers. People are afraid to walk about in the locality and they prefer not
to go out in the late evenings. Moreover, these dacoits do not care for
anything and can shoot on spot. Recently there had been a couple of cases in
which they not only snatched the belongings but also shot the victim for
nothing.
(Line Space)
Therefore,
on behalf of our locality’s residents, I want to use a little space of your
esteemed newspaper and hope that you will publish my letter as soon as
possible. Kindly publish this letter in your newspaper that concerned
authorities can take a look into the matter and we, the residents of LMN area
can lead a safe and peaceful life.
(Line
Space)
Yours
sincerely / truly, / faithfully / affectionately,
X.Y.Z
(Resident(s)
of LMN Area)
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OR
Write an Application to the Principal of your school requesting him
/ her for provision of transport facility.
The
Principal
A.
B.C School,
X.
Y. Z City.
(Line
Space)
Date: 15th February, 2020.
(Line
Space)
Subject: To provide
transport facility.
(Line
Space)
Dear
Sir, / Madam,
I am a well-rounded student of your
school. I have been studying in this school since my admission and have been an
active participant in both academic and non-academic activities. I used to come
by private transport as my father was here with us. But now my father has been
transferred to Lahore / we have shifted our house into another area far from
the school and my father cannot commute to drop me every day and then go to
office. Moreover, no private van comes to school from that area. If I will take
public transport then there are certain chances that I might get late to school
often.
(Line
Space)
Therefore,
it is requested that I might be granted permission to use school transport and
a seat may be allocated in school bus that I can do outback to and from school
without any problem. Kindly look into the matter and allow me to use school
transport facility.
(Line
Space)
Yours
obediently,
X.Y.Z
Student
of ABC Class,
R
#: 12345.
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