ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC—II
SECTION — A (Marks 15)
Section — A is compulsory. All parts of
this section are to be answered on this page and handed over to the Centre
Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not
allowed. Do not use lead pencil.
Q: Fill
the relevant bubble against each question:
SYNONYMS:
Which
one of the following sentences contains the best Synonym for the underlined
word in the sentence? “During my leisure time, I enjoy reading.” (Model Paper - Set I)
A.
During my repose time, I enjoy reading. I
B.
During my pleasure time, I enjoy reading.
C.
During my stress time, I enjoy reading.
D.
During my toil time, I enjoy reading.
“Fake
diamond rings are quite affordable.” Which one of the following contains the
best Synonym for the underlined word in the sentence? (Model Paper -
Set II)
A.
original B.
imitation
C. loyal D.
trustworthy
“The
Earth brings forth large crops every year for the sustenance of
man and beast.” Which one of the following sentences contains the best Synonym
for the underlined word in the sentence? (Model Paper - Set III)
A. Earth
brings crops for deprivation of living things.
B. Earth
brings crops for exhaustion of living things.
C. Earth
brings crops for starvation of living things.
D. Earth
brings crops for nutriment of living things.
ANTONYMS:
It
became hard for him to support his large family with his slender
salary. Antonym of the underlined word is:
A.
skinny B.
hairline
C.
voluminous D.
compressed
CONNOTATION:
Faraz is
a giant in his class, towering a foot over his class mates. (FBISE - 2022)
A. Faraz
is short B. Faraz is
tiny
C. Faraz
is heavy D. Faraz is
tall
Wherever
he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life
saving research. Infer the meaning of underlined word and choose the correct
response. (Model Paper - Set I)
A. rude B.
very serious
C. proud D. greatly
admired
The paint spilled all over the floor; _________, the sweeper had a big mess to clean up. Choose suitable Transitional Device from the following: (Model Paper - Set I)
A.
moreover B. as
a result
C.
however D.
for example
Zahid
looks a noble person but he always becomes _________ any good deed. Choose the
suitable option to fill in the blank. (Model Paper - Set I)
A. a
supporter of B. an
obstacle for
C. a
preacher of D. a
promoter for
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be _________ for them to work harder. Choose a suitable option to fil1 in the blank. (Model Paper - Set I)
A. an
incentive B. a
protection
C. an
option D. a
facility
Fortunately,
the explosion _________ the asteroid from a course that would have sent it
hurdling into our planet. Infer suitable word from the following options: (Model Paper - Set I)
A. ignited B.
diverted
C.
directed D. attracted
At the
end of the speech the whole assembly gave the speakers a standing _________.
Fill in the blank with suitable word from the following options: (Model Paper - Set II)
A. ovation B. jeering
C. cheering D. support
If you
can _________ the cost of travel, there is of course no substitute for visiting
the country itself. Choose the suitable option to fill in the blank. (Model Paper - Set II)
A.
afford B.
spend
C.
expend D.
calculate
She sat
without a word, seemingly _________ to my presence. Fill in the blank with
suitable word. (Model Paper - Set III)
A.
ignorant B.
different
C.
indifferent D.
diffident
The
Muslim saints devoted their lives to proselytizing Islam. Which
one of the following will best replace the underlined word? (Model Paper -
Set III)
A.
preaching B.
studying
C.
supporting D.
exposing
He is
known to be an eloquent speaker and is often invited for making _________
speeches. Choose the suitable option to fil1 in the blank. (Model Paper -
Set III)
A.
emotional B.
rhetorical
C.
political D.
anti-social
I don't
like _________ sound of a barking dog, especially when I'm trying to sleep!
Choose suitable option to fill in the blank. (Model Paper - Set III)
A. a
delightful B. the
loathsome
C.
lovable D.
an enthusiastic
NOUN /
TYPES OF NOUN:
Owning
two cars is a luxury in most countries. Which type of Noun is the
underlined? (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. Concrete B. Abstract
C. Proper D. Collective
The child is gaining maturity. The underlined word is: (FBISE – 2022-A)
A. Abstract
Noun B. Concrete Noun
C. Proper
Noun D. Collective
Noun
A _________ of sailors was on board to start voyage towards Arabia. (Model Paper - Set I)
A. gang B. crowd
C. choir D. crew
The sheep clustered in a tight to ward off the cold weather. (Model Paper - Set III)
A. gang B. crowd
C. herd D.
flock
PRONOUN
/ TYPE OF PRONOUN:
I played
the guitar but my brother played _________ piano. (Model Paper -
Set II)
A. hers B.
her
C. his D.
their
ADJECTIVE:
(TYPES & DEGREE OF ADJECTIVE)
Which of the following sentences has an Adjective? (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. she is an excellent player. B. I shall definitely play.
C. she is here D. she walks too slowly.
I ate some rice. The underlined is Adjective
of: (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. Quality B. Quantity
C. Manner D. Demonstration
After
the trip, I feel, I am the _________ on earth. (FBISE – 2022-A)
A. lucky B. luckiest
C. luckier D. more lucky
ARTICLES:
__________
word to the wise is sufficient. The correct option is: (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. A B. An
C. The D.
No article is required
I met
him at _________ mosque. Choose the correct Article to complete the sentence. (FBISE – 2022-A)
A. a B. an
C. the D. No
Article required
VERB:
When I saw him, he __________ chess. Choose the correct Form of Verb. (FBISE
– 2022-B)
A. is playing B. was playing
C. were playing D. play
Our friend __________ writing to us before he left the city. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. is B. will be
C. have D.
had been
The ship __________ rapidly. Choose the correct Verb to complete sentence. (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. sinking B. sank
C. sunk D. sinked
I _________ up every day at five o’ clock. (FBISE – 2022-A)
A. get B. gets
C. getting D. got
The
young boy _________ the car rashly yesterday. Choose the correct form of Verb
to complete the sentence. (FBISE - 2022)
A.
driving B.
drove
C.
driven D.
drived
Just
before he got there, a tree branch _________ down on the car. (Model Paper - Set II)
A. will
crash B. crash
C.
crashed D. crashing
She
_________ studying in England before she came to Pakistan. Choose the correct
form of Verb to complete the sentence. (FBISE - 2022)
A. is B. will
be
C. have D. had been
I
_________ my mobile phone since 2009. Fill in the blank with correct form of
Verb. (Model Paper - Set II)
A. have
had B. have
C. had D. am
having
ADVERB:
(TYPE OF ADVERB)
He works carefully. The underlined word is an Adverb
of: (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. manner B. quantity
C. degree D.
frequency
“She seldom asks me to help her.” Which type of Adverb is used in the given sentence? (FBISE – 2022-A)
A. manner B. frequency
C.
degree D.
time
The
birds chirp beautifully. The underlined is an Adverb of: (FBISE - 2022)
A. place B. time
C. manner D. frequency
Which
one of the following sentences possesses the Adverb of Manner? (Model Paper - Set I)
A. He
has firmly discarded the idea of attacking the enemy.
B. My dog
always barks.
C. The
girls went upstairs to get their coats.
D. My
teacher often writes on the white board.
Which
one of the following sentence possesses the Adverb of place? (Model Paper - Set II)
A. I ran
upstairs to my room.
B. Do
you usually play football?
C. The
horse galloped wildly.
D. The
girl read the book silently.
Which
one of the following sentences possesses the Adverb of frequency? (Model
Paper - Set III)
A. He
suddenly turned his car to the right.
B. My
dog likes going for a walk at night.
C. The
singer performed well in the concert.
D. I
usually take a cup of coffee in the morning.
PREPOSITION:
(TYPE OF PREPOSITION)
The cat jumped __________ the chair. Choose the correct
Preposition to complete the sentence. (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. about B.
off
C. beneath D. through
The cat
jumped _________ the chair. Choose the correct Preposition to complete the
sentence. (FBISE – 2022-A)
A. about B. through
C.
beneath D.
off
There
was _________ inside. The building was empty. (Model Paper -
Set I)
A.
everybody B.
somebody
C.
nobody D.
anybody
During
the war, when I looked out of the house, I cou1dn't see in the street. (Model Paper - Set III)
A.
everybody B.
somebody
C.
nobody D.
anybody
Nafeesa
is afraid _________ spiders. Choose a suitable option to fil1 in the blank. (Model Paper - Set II)
A. from B. in
C. of D.
at
The
teacher set some homework _________ the end of the lesson. Fill in the blank
with suitable Preposition. (Model Paper - Set II)
A. about B. in
C. of D. at
PARTS OF
SPEECH:
The foolish crow tried to sing. The underlined
word is: (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. Noun B. Verb
C. Adjective D. Adverb
There is little time for preparation. The underlined word is: (FBISE – 2022-A)
A. Verb B. Adverb
C. Adjective D. Noun
PHRASES
& CLAUSES:
ADJECTIVE
PHRASE:
He
finished the dish of ice cream very quickly. What is the Adjective Phrase in
this sentence? (Model Paper - Set II)
A. he
finished B.
very quickly
C. of
ice cream D. the dish of ice cream
ADJECTIVE CLAUSE:
Choose
the sentence with an Adjective Clause in it: (Model Paper -
Set I)
A. The
team member who raises the most funds will receive an award.
B. The
patient in the wheel chair has a broken leg.
C. The
house with white paint is at the end of the street.
D. The
goat with the brown legs was grazing in the meadow.
Choose
the sentence with an Adjective Clause in it: (Model Paper - Set III)
A. The
player who permed the best was declared man of the match.
B. He
knows how things work around here.
C. Alina
did the dishes till her legs gave up.
D. I
went through the book at a lightning speed.
TYPE OF
SENTENCES:
Salman enjoys playing cricket. The sentence is an example
of: (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. Assertive B.
Interrogative
C. Exclamatory D.
Imperative
I am doing it now. This sentence is an example of __________ sentence. (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. Simple B.
Compound
C. Complex D. Compound complex
The
earth revolves around the sun. The sentence is an example of: (FBISE – 2022-A)
A. Simple
Sentence B. Compound
Sentence
C. Complex
Sentence D. Compound-complex
Sentence
Identify the Compound Sentence from the sentences given below: (Model Paper - Set I)
A. My
mother cooked dinner while I was doing my homework.
B. I
like playing basketball and my brother likes playing tennis.
C. He
missed the first period because he was late.
D. I
have not seen my grandmother since I came to Germany.
Identify
the Simple Sentence from the sentences given below: (Model Paper -
Set II)
A. Because
you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your teacher
today.
B. Those
clouds promise rain; we should hurry before we get caught in a flash flood.
C. The
largest mammal is found in the sea.
D. I was
feeling really sick, so I had to go to the doctor.
Identify
the Compound-Complex Sentence from the sentences given below: (Model Paper -
Set III)
A. He
left in a hurry after he got a phone call but he came back five minutes later.
B.
Aleena likes playing badminton but her brother likes reading books.
C. He
missed the plane because he was late.
D. I
have not met my classmates for a long.
Alas! She is
dead. Which kind of sentence is this? (FBISE - 2022)
A.
Declarative B.
Interrogative
C.
Exclamatory D.
Imperative
TENSES:
I had written the letter. Which Tense is used in the given
sentence? (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. Simple Past B.
Past Progressive
C. Past Perfect D.
Past Perfect Continuous
She had done the exercise. Which Tense has been used in the given sentence? (FBISE – 2022-A)
A. Present
Perfect B. Past Perfect
C. Simple
Past D. Past
Perfect Continuous
ANALOGIES:
Cat is to kitten as lioness
is to: (FBISE – 2022-B)
A. lion B.
puppy
C. cub d.
baby
Clock is to time as ruler is to: (FBISE – 2022-A)
A. mile B. length
C. angle D. space
Clock is to
time as Thermometer is to: (Model Paper - Set I)
A. heat B. radiation
C.
energy D. temperature
“Whisper”
is to “shout” as “walk” is to: (Model Paper -
Set III)
A. drag B.
jog
C. run D. tiptoe
TRANSITIONAL
DEVICES:
Because
I am not a football fan, I am _________ to the fact my friend met a popular
football player yesterday. (Model Paper - Set I)
A.
ignorant B. as a result
C. however D.
for example
_________
it was raining, I still walked to school. Choose suitable Transitional Device
from the following: (Model Paper - Set II)
A. consequently B. accordingly
C. as a
result D. although
We
managed to have a decent harvest_________ the drought. Choose suitable Transitional
Device from the following: (Model Paper - Set III)
A. moreover B.
as a result
C. however D. despite
The sky
was the colour of the calm Pacific thousands of miles from land. This sentence
contains a: (Model Paper - Set III)
A. Metaphor B. Personification
C. Simile D.
Symbol
FIGURE OF SPEECH / POETIC DEVICE:
He was
as snug as a bug in a rug. This sentence contains a: (Model Paper -
Set I)
A. Metaphor B. Personification
C. Simile D. Symbol
A lie
has no legs. Which Poetic Device is used in the sentence? (Model Paper -
Set II)
A.
Personification B.
Simile
C.
Metaphor D. Alliteration
“Life is
but a walking shadow” is an example of: (Model Paper - Set II)
A.
Personification B.
Simile
C.
Metaphor D.
Alliteration
SPELLINGS:
The
United Nations often tries to _________ in conflicts between countries. Choose
the word with correct spellings to fill in the blank. (Model Paper -
Set I)
A. entercede B.
intercede
C. intercide D.
interscede
The
students need to submit an _________ to complete the application for admission.
Choose the word with correct spellings to fill in the blank. (Model Paper - Set II)
A.
affedevit B. afidevit
C.
affidavit D. affidavit
It is
_________ for so many nations to change their form of government so quickly and
peacefully. Choose the word with correct spellings to fil1 in the blank. (Model Paper - Set III)
A. unprecedented B.
inprecedented
C. unprecidented D.
unprecedented
DIRECT / INDIRECT SPEECH:
He says, "I am unwell". Choose the correct Indirect
Speech.
A. He said that I am unwell B.
He said that he is unwell
C. He says that I am unwell D. He says that he was unwell