MOCK PAPER: ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) LEVEL: EASY
Total Marks: 100
I. Precis Writing (20 marks)
Read the following passage and condense it into a third of its length. Also, provide an appropriate title for your précis.
With the advent of technology, the world has seen a paradigm shift in the way we communicate. Gone are the days when letters would take weeks to reach their destination. Now, a single click can connect you to anyone, anywhere. However, the charm of handwritten letters, the anticipation of a reply, and the personal touch they carried are things of the past. Technology has made communication efficient, but has it made it better?
(15 marks for précising, 5 marks for the title)
II. Reading Comprehension (20 marks)
Read the passage below and answer the following questions:
Environmental conservation is not just a buzzword; it's a commitment to future generations. With the escalating effects of climate change, there's an urgent need to protect our planet. Deforestation, pollution, and overfishing are just a few challenges we face. However, global cooperation and local initiatives can make a significant difference.
2. List two challenges mentioned in the passage.
3. Why is there an urgent need to protect our planet?
4. How can a significant difference be made?
5. What does the term 'buzzword' imply in the context?
III. Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks)
Fill in the blanks with the correct tense, article, preposition, conjunction, punctuation, or phrasal verb:
2. The cat, _______ likes to sleep, is on the sofa.
3. She is interested _______ learning Japanese.
4. They turned _______ the opportunity to travel abroad.
5. The synonym for "benevolent" is _______.
6. The antonym for "arduous" is _______.
IV. Sentence Correction (10 marks)
Correct the following sentences:
2. She don't like chocolate ice cream.
3. I has two brothers and one sisters.
4. Please open the window, it's hot inside?
5. You and me are best friends.
V. Grouping of Words (10 marks)
VI. Pairs of Words (10 marks)
Explain and use the following pairs of words in sentences:
2. Affect/Effect
3. Principle/Principal
4. Stationary/Stationery
5. Complement/Compliment
VII. Translation (10 marks)
Translate the following Urdu sentences into accurate English:
2. اس کتاب میں مفید
معلومات ہیں۔
3. وہ میرے پرانے دوست
ہیں۔
4. موسم
خوشگوار ہے۔
5. میں
نے چاول کھا لی
ہیں۔
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