Grammar (Question V)
Correct the following sentences:
1. The man said that there are plenty of seats available. were
2. He has been working in that firm since many years. for
3. He likes to study the history. history
4. The two nations have been quarrelling among themselves for many years. with one another
5. He can speak English, can he? can"t
6. The table was too heavy that I couldn’t move it. so heavy
7. I can’t speak English because I understand it. though
8. Let me to help you with your luggage.
9. I had a so great time that I didn’t want to go home.
10. The report is yet to write.
11. Fresh fruits and vegetables look very attractively.
12. I sometimes vex at his behaviour.
13. Very few towns in Pakistan is such big as Hyderabad.
14. Helen of Troy was beautifuller than any other woman.
15. A dictionary included the history of each word, to indicating its origin and development.
16. He said that I shall go as soon it is possible.
17. As nadir was driving, Gul sleeps in the back seat.
18. The lady which was here yesterday has gone to London.
19. After he has had supper he went to bed.
20. Amjad became panic-stricken from the thought of speaking before the class.
21. A pile of old newspapers were stacked in the basement.
22. I saw a cousin of me in the street this morning.
23. I have not to hand in my assignment last week.
24. A person who has good friends enjoy life more.
25. The boy jumped off the tram while it moved.
26. The poor old man shuffling down the road.
27. She had hurt her ankle and limped painful into the room.
28. He can only find one shoe, so he hopped across the room on one leg.
29. Now” he said that. “I have finished reading The Pearl.”
30. He did not knows she was a Pakistani until she said “Khuda Hafiz”.
31. My youngest brother was born on 3-15 a.m. at March 23 in 1970.
32. Who is the older child in the class?
33. They sat over the tree and ate their picnic lunch.
34. Shekila went to an evening class to learn when to sew.
35. I saw himself in the mirror.
36. Ahmad and Shekila have been married since two months.
Answers to Grammar Questions (on page 178-179)
1. The man said that there were plenty of seats available.
2. He has been working in that firm for many years.
3. He likes to study history.
4. The two nations have been quarrelling with each other for many years.
5. He can speak English, can’t he?
6. The table was so heavy that I could not move it. (Or) The table was too heavy for me to move.
7. I can’t speak English though / but I understand it.
8. Let me help you with your luggage.
9. I had so great a time that I didn’t want to go home.
10. The report is yet to be written.
11. Fresh fruit and vegetables look very attractive.
12. I am sometimes vexed at his behaviour.
13. Very few towns in Pakistan are as big as Hyderabad.
14. Helen of Troy was more beautiful than any other woman.
15. A dictionary includes the history of each word, indicating its origin and development.
16. He said “I should go as soon it is possible.” Or
17. As Nadir was driving, Gul was sleeping in the back seat.
18. The lady who was here yesterday has gone to London.
19. After he had had supper he went to bed.
20. Amjad became panic-stricken by the thought of speaking before the class.
21. A pile of old newspaper was stacked in the basement.
22. I saw a cousin of mine in the street this morning.
23. I did not have to hand in my assignment last week
24. A person who has good friends enjoys life more.
25. The boy jumped off the tram while it was moving.
26. The poor old man was shuffling down the road.
27. She had hurt her ankle and limped painfully into the room
28. He could only find one shoe, so he hopped across the room on one leg.
29. He said, “Now I have finished reading The Pearl.”
30. He did not know she was a Pakistani until she said “Khuda Hafiz”.
31. My youngest brother was born at 3-15 AM, on March 23, in 1970.
32. Who is the oldest child in the class?
33. They sat under the tree and ate their picnic lunch.
34. Shekila went to an evening class to learn how to sew.
35. .I saw myself in the mirror.
36. Ahmad and Shekila have been married for two months.
Jumbled Sentences
Correct the following sentences according to the most suitable word order.
Correct answers are given on Page 193-199
1. he said that he had seen already that movie.
2. your message he gave me this morning.
3. two years he has been in this country.
4. the light was so bright that we from time to time had to cover our eyes.
5. it was so cold that summer that we had to wear now and then our overcoats.
6. it hardly started to snow when the match had begun.
7. he English very well speaks.
8. Azhar a present got of course.
9. makes himself he useful.
10. he my father sends every month an account.
11. he could not a gun again use.
12. the red rather than the blue sports car he wants to buy.
13. tell me what for the journey I should take.
14. neither the students could study nor the teacher could.
15. he was a man old poor.
16. using is he a pencil long brown.
17. this a such is good story.
18. are we enough fast for you going?
19. he very much likes reading.
20. tell me what about the plan I should know.
21. I wondered was it going to happen when.
22. almost you managed it that time.
23. they but remember at a reasonable price can get often lodgings.
24. at the station by a brass brand and a crowd of people we were welcomed.
25. a collection of Chinese snuff boxes we found browsing in Mr. Betz's unusual shop.
26. the wind hardly began to howl in the valley when the sun had gone down.
27. the letter was written childishly in green ink lying on the table.
28. three children were hurt on their way to school by falling glass in the bus.
29. the porter was able to hardly carry my luggage.
30. I can understand what hardly ever he says.
31. at the door a man is there.
32. there that morning was done little work.
33. he closed the door behind him quietly.
34. very carefully printed has been the book.
35. he should have been left alone never.
36. on time he comes seldom to the lesson.
37. the fireplace of empty bottles built was by a neighbour.
38. I read at the library in a magazine about good manners an article.
39. neither could swim the children nor could I.
40. she was on the leg on the Monday in the doctor's office vaccinated.
41. your message this morning he gave me.
42. tell me the accident about what you can.
43. the soft I like rather than coarse and thick material.
44. we have for playing about too little time.
45. she a thick grey stick is using.
46. are they for you walking slowly enough?
47. he wanted the books to buy himself.
48. for two days as well as the son lived the father food without.
49. left with the other hunters the man then.
50. about the new law very angry were women of Rome.
51. for their families had to they find food.
52. want you do my room to clean?
53. for the deaf in other countries schools there soon were.
54. warm clothes needs and good boots explorer every cave.
55. digging a well a man I saw with a Roman nose.
56. on it I couldn't sleep so hard the bed that was.
57. they the rabbit out of the garden wanted to keep.
58. plenty of time to finish his science note-book he will have.
59. a very old recipe from it made was.
60. she had promised already the boy a watch for his birthday.
61. the same question they have asked everyone.
62. a new form the glorification of man since evolution became fashionable has taken.
63. by insuring everyone else except that our own we cannot insure prosperity.
64. less or more I wished to in the style of John Stuart Mill write until I was twenty one.
65. the police a reward of a hundred dollars gave the man
66. in matters of diversity a progress is condition cultural.
67. about the dangers of overconfidence for over an hour Professor Ahmad held forth.
68. the news a friend told me.
69. at me she looked daggers when the truth I told her.
70. so much time if you hadn't wasted beating the bush your answer would have been better around.
71. instead of writing it long hand if you type your report you can get better grade as a rule of thumb.
72. just about here you seem to have in your composition run out of ideas.
73. into the hedge had to run a cyclist coming along the road to avoid an imminent collision.
74. he was so excited he could think hardly.
75. three figures across the lawn towards the window were walking in deepening twilight.
76. his parents apparently never taught him anything.
77. to old and long-forgotten scenes by an effort we can indeed transport ourselves.
78. I want some bread white fresh.
79. Khalid's gloomy face Rehana watched through as the store they walked.
80. to gaze out of his office window from his tiresome writing he often turned.
81. bring me that warm in the basin water.
82. that in my long envelop drawer is for you.
83. the vase on the table green beautiful Chinese is broken.
84. it started to get dark as we were down going the mountain.
85. flying play in birds is the commonest form of play.
86. she agreed eagerly no more than usual.
87. and back got we when it was dark.
88. Martin says we in the car every Sunday go out used to.
89. please show me brown smart those snake-skin. shoes.
90. she was wearing a silk purple pretty dress at the wedding.
91. he was looking at French an interesting old painting.
92. just remember all the wonderful many other places we have seen together.
93. always with us the dog came for a walk.
94. bought a carved ivory beautiful figurine he in the shop.
95. the door that is whose black car big at American.
96. several we went times that climbing year. You have done as ever just as carelessly.
97. he put on an old shirt white cotton.
98. us that he ever comes hardly a pity is at house to our see it.
99. With geometry possesses two he missing book old pages text an.
100. owns German black he that car still big.
101. sleep nothing do they but will.
102. fascinating is a science Geology.
103. father her evening took flight Karachi to.
104. night call you last me did?
105. soon new factory the open will.
106. report have finished you your?
107. save, hopelessly, they, the, life, person’s, to, tried,
108. what, is, poem, about, I, like, its, imagery, the, beautiful
109. you, would, like, library, books, the, look, in the, at, to
110. us, that, he ever, comes, hardly, a pity, is, at our house, to see, it.
111. Spain of Hemmingway in his part life spent.
112. The we little gorillas know about is very fact.
113. radiation, in space, there are, must fear, man, two sorts of,
114. a great, surrounded by, ocean, which is, continent, a, huge, is, Antarctica.
115. while, telephoned, out, were, people, you, several.
116. True, be, it, that, cannot, this, good, is, so, news.
117. English the of life rest will be I studying for I think my sometimes.
118. reasonable if is car price the Khalid buy will the German
119. is book this the Zubair that about us told.
120. my last I thought moment come had.
121. burn you alive if one is hair hurt head my of he will
122. five within the students answers their down minutes written had
123. complex life passes time as more and more becomes.
124. forest the of king the is lion the
125. milk spilt over use no is it crying.
126. hours two by was late train the.
127. getting sun the hotter by day and hotter is day.
128. use milk it crying no over is spilt.
129. complex life passes time as more and more becomes
130. borrow may your please I pen
131. raw unloaded truck the materials the from were
132. done work much to there be is?
133. students questions detail answer in the should
134. half an hour plane delayed London our was for about at.
135. wanted John the English novel in course the
136. term paper economics Thursday I due by have in
137. Willis fairly in made good grades Algebra.
138. Orson fastest certainly two of the players was the
139. mother the invention of necessity is.
140. bitten shy twice once.
141. the cow though is milk white black its is
142. calls pot the black the kettle
143. Walking life’s shadow but a
144. he chair the broke arm of the
145. they her behind criticised her back
146. I have been up to my ears in work these days.
147. Aliya good eye design beauty in for has a
148. speak face him should you to face to.
149. write I have over to all again might it
150. told to him it would be she for her that go impossible
151. reply I for your wait patiently will
152. out Peter yesterday found only
153. are help you to me out willingly?
154. questioned police must he the by been have
155. ends well all is that well
156. away rotten threw he apple the
157. drowning the saved be child from must
158. late never better than
159. reply I for wait will patiently your evening until
160. is the he by do to himself able work
161. shall the dress to which party I wear tomorrow?
162. him to face to should face speak you.
163. you letter can my please as soon as answer
164. work able himself to do by He the is
165. answer as soon as please my can letter you
166. interfere don’t plan with their intend I to
167. his brother the army joined like Peter has
168. wear I party which to the dress shall?
169. asked he what house me did I if the knew he with.
170. Air open the in I work to like.
171. years he four and last his the entire for family us are to known.
172. flowers rose favourite is my one of.
173. times our difficult country very thorough passing is.
Answers to Jumbled Sentences (Page 182-190)
1. He said that he had already seen that movie.
2. He gave me your message this morning
3. He has been in this country for two years.
4. The light was so bright that we had to cover our eyes from time to time.
5. It was so cold that summer that we had to wear our overcoats now and then.
6. Hardly had the cricket match begun when it started to snow.
7. He speaks English very well.
8. Of course, Azhar got a present.
9. He makes himself useful.
10. He sends my father an account every month.
11. He could not use a gun again.
12. He wants to buy the red rather than the blue sports car.
13. Tell me what I should take for the journey.
14. Neither the students could study, nor could the teacher.
15. He was a poor old man.
16. He is using a long brown pencil.
17. This is such a good story.
18. Are we going fast enough for you?
19. He likes reading very much.
20. Tell me what I should know about the plan.
21. I wondered when it was going to happen.
22. You almost managed it that time.
23. But remember they can often get lodgings at a reasonable price.
24. We were welcomed at the station by a brass brand and a crowd of people.
25. Browsing in Mr. Betz's shop, we found an unusual collection of Chinese snuff boxes.
26. Hardly had the sun gone down when the wind began to howl in the valley.
27. On the table was lying a letter childishly written in green ink.
28. Three children were hurt by falling glass in the bus on their way to school.
29. The porter was hardly able to carry my luggage.
30. I can hardly ever understand what he says.
31. There is a man at the door.
32. There was little work done that morning.
33. He closed the door quietly behind him.
34. The book has been very carefully printed.
35. He should never have been left alone.
36. He seldom comes to the lesson on time.
37. The fireplace was built of empty bottles by a neighbour.
38. I read an article about good manners in a magazine at the library.
39. She was vaccinated on the leg in the doctor’s office on Monday.
40. Neither the children could swim, nor could I.
41. He gave me your message this morning.
42. Tell me about the accident what you can.
43. I like the soft rather than the coarse and thick material.
44. We have too little time for playing about.
45. She is using a thick grey stick.
46. Are they walking slowly enough for you?
47. He wanted to buy the books himself.
48. For two days the father as well as the son lived without food.
49. The man then left with the other hunters.
50. The women of Rome were very angry about the new law.
51. They had to find food for their families.
52. Do you want to clean my room?
53. Soon there were schools for the deaf in other countries.
54. Every cave explorer needs warm clothes and good boots.
55. I saw a man with a Roman nose digging a well.
56. The bed was so hard that I couldn't sleep on it.
57. They wanted to keep the rabbit out of the garden.
58. He will have plenty of time to finish his science notebook.
59. It was made from a very old recipe.
60. They have asked everyone the same question.
61. She had already promised the boy a watch for his birthday.
62. The glorification of man has taken a new form since evolution became fashionable.
63. We cannot insure our own prosperity except by insuring that of every one else.
64. I wished to write more or less in the style of John Stuart Mill until I was twenty one.
65. The police gave the man a reward of a hundred dollars.
66. Diversity is a condition of progress in cultural matters.
67. Professor Ahmad held forth for over an hour about the dangers of overconfidence.
68. A friend told me the news.
69. She looked daggers at me when I told her the truth.
70. Your answer would have been better if you hadn't wasted so much time beating around the bush.
71. As a rule of thumb, you can get better grade if you type your report instead of writing it long hand.
72. In your composition, you seem to have run out of ideas just about here.
73. A cyclist coming along the road had to run into the hedge to avoid an imminent collision.
74. He was so excited he could hardly think.
75. In deepening twilight three figures were walking across the lawn towards the window.
76. Apparently his parents never taught him anything.
77. Indeed, by an effort, we can transport ourselves to old and long-forgotten scenes.
78. Rehana watched Khalid's gloomy face as they walked through the store.
79. He often turned from his tiresome writing to gaze out of the office window.
80. I want some white fresh bread.
81. Bring me that warm water in the basin
82. That long envelop in my drawer is for you.
83. The green beautiful Chinese vase on the table is broken.
84. It started to get dark as we were going down the mountain.
85. The commonest form of play in birds is flying play.
86. She agreed no more eagerly than usual.
87. And when we got back, it was dark.
88. Martin says we used to go out in the car every Sunday.
89. Please show me those brown smart snake-skin shoes.
90. She was wearing a purple pretty silk dress at the wedding.
91. He was looking at an old interesting French painting.
92. Just remember all the many other wonderful places we have seen together.
93. The dog always came with us for a walk.
94. He bought a beautiful carved ivory figurine in the shop.
95. Whose is that big black American car at the door?
96. We went climbing several times that year.
97. Whose is that big black American car at the door?
98. You have done just as carelessly as ever.
99. He put on an old white cotton shirt.
100. He still owns that big black German car.
101. They will do nothing but sleep.
102. Geology is a fascinating science.
103. Her father took an evening flight to Karachi.
104. Did you call me last night?
105. The new factory will soon open.
106. Have you finished your report?
107. They hopelessly tried to save the person’s life.
108. What I like about the poem is its beautiful imagery.
109. Would you like to look at the books in the library?
110. It is a pity that he hardly ever comes to see us at our house.
111. Hemmingway spent part of his life in Spain.
112. The fact is we know very little about gorillas.
113. There are two sorts of radiation in space man must fear.
114. Antarctica is a great continent surrounded by a huge ocean.
115. Several people telephoned while you were out,
116. This news is so good that it cannot be true.
117. Sometimes I think I will be studying English for the rest of my life.
118. If the price is reasonable, Khalid will buy the German car.
119. This is the book that Zubair told us about.
120. I though my last moment had come.
121. He will burn you alive if one hair of my head is hurt.
122. The students had written down their answers within five minutes.
123. As time passes, life becomes more and more complex
124. The lion is the king of the forest.
125. It is no use crying over spilt milk.
126. The train was late by two hours.
127. The sun is getting hotter and hotter day by day.
128. It is no use crying over spilt milk.
129. As time passes, life becomes more and more complex
130. May I borrow your pen, please?
131. The raw materials were unloaded from the truck.
132. Is there much work to be done?
133. Students should answer the questions in detail.
134. Our plane was delayed for about half an hour at London.
135. John wanted the English novel in the course.
136. I have term paper in Economics due by Thurseday
137. Willis made fairly good grades in Algebra.
138. Orson was certainly fastest of the two players.
139. Necessity is the mother of invention.
140. Once bitten, twice shy.
141. Though the cow is black its milk is white.
142. The kettle calls the pot black.
143. Life’s but a walking shadow.
144. He broke the arm of the chair.
145. They criticised her behind her back.
146. I up to have been my ears these days in work
147. Aliya has a good eye for beauty in design.
148. You should speak face to face to him
149. I might have to write it all over again..
150. She told him that it would be impossible for her to go.
151. I will patiently wait for your replyt.
152. Peter found out only yesterday..
153. Are you are to help me out willingly?
154. He must have been questioned by the police.
155. All is well that ends well.
156. He threw away the rotten apple.
157. The child must be saved from drowning.
158. Better late than never.
159. He is able to do the work by himself.
160. Please answer my letter as soon as you can.
161. I don’t intend to interfere with their plan.
162. Peter like his brother has joined the army.
163. Which dress shall I wear to the party?
164. I will patiently wait for your reply until evening.
165. Is he able to do the work by himself?
166. Which dress shallI I wear to the party?.
167. He should speak to you face to face.
168. Please answer my letter as soon as you can.
169. He asked me if I knew what he did with the house.
170. I like to work in the open air.
171. He and his entire family are known to us for the last four years
172. Rose is one of my favourite flowers.
173. Our country is passing through difficult times.
Rewrite the following sentences after placing the words (in brackets) at their appropriate positions.
Answers are given on Page 201
1 They had intended to leave the hotel. (early in the morning)
2 His work is certain to have been written. (badly)
3 In spite of the accident, he managed to reach his destination. (on time)
4 The lorry driver backed up the street. (carefully)
5 The storm blew over the town for several hours but did little damage. (furiously)
6 The Government put down the rebellion after a long struggle. (finally)
7 She passed over the trivial errors and concentrated on correcting the worst mistakes. (wisely)
8 There has been a storm like this one in March before. (never)
9 The situation in the country worried the politicians. (a great deal)
10 She goes to spend Sunday with her mother who is old and blind. (each week)
11 They have been mending the road since last week. (there)
12 Aslam never takes any suggestions that I make. (at all, seriously)
13 That story about him is unfounded in my opinion. (completely)
14 He usually comes on Saturday but he did not have the opportunity. (always)
15 The doctor arrived to save the child's life. (Just in time)
Answers to Adverb Positions (on page 200)
1. They had intended to leave the hotel early in the morning.
2. His work is certain to have been badly written.
3. In spite of the accident, he managed to reach his destination on time.
4. The lorry driver carefully backed up the street.
5. The storm blew furiously over the town for several hours but did little damage.
6. The Government finally put down the rebellion after a long struggle.
7. She wisely passed over the trivial errors and concentrated on correcting the worst mistakes.
8. There has never been a storm like this one in September before.
9. The situation in the country worried the politicians a great deal.
10. Each week she goes to spend Sunday with her mother who is old and blind.
11. They have been mending the road there since last week.
12. Aslam never at all takes seriously any suggestions that I make.
13. That story about him is completely unfounded in my opinion.
14. He usually comes on Saturday but he did not always have the opportunity.
15. The doctor arrived Just in time to save the child's life.
Rewrite the following sentences by putting the given adverbs at the beginning of your sentence. Make any other changes that are necessary.
Answers are given on Page 203
1. You should not go under any circumstances.
Begin: Under no circumstances ---
2. I have never felt so angry in my whole life.
Begin: Never in ......
3. You rarely see so many British ships in the sea.
Begin: Rarely .........
4. She not only plays but she composes as well.
Begin: Not only .........
5. I did not realise until then how much she wanted to go.
Begin: Not until then .........
6. I realised only later what he was trying to achieve.
Begin: Only much later ...
7. He had scarcely had time to take his coat off when the phone rang. Begin: Scarcely ...
8. We had no sooner said yes than they ran upstairs to pack. Begin: No sooner ...
9. I have begun to think about politics only recently.
Begin: Only recently ...
10. I have seldom heard such rubbish.
Begin: Seldom ...
11. We could not talk frankly until the others had left.
Begin: Not until ...
12. My friend comes here. Begin: Here ...
13. You will be able to extend your visa only in special circumstances. Begin: Only in ...
14. The sun rose up. Begin: Up ...
15. The wind went down. Begin: Down ...
16. The tin rolled over and broke a tea cup. Begin: Over ...
17. Your car stood there. Begin: There
Answers to Negative Adverbs at the Beginning (Page 202)
1. Under no circumstances should you go.
2. Never in my whole life have I felt so angry.
3. Rarely do you see so many British ships in the harbour.
4. Not only does She play but she composes as well.
5. Not until then did I realise how much she wanted to go.
6. Only much later did I realise what he was trying to achieve.
7. Scarcely had he had time to take his coat off when the phone rang.
8. No sooner had we said yes than they ran upstairs to pack.
9. Only recently have I begun to think about politics.
10. Seldom have I heard such rubbish.
11. Not until the others had left could we talk frankly.
12. Here comes my friend.
13. Only in special circumstances will you be able to extend your visa
14. Up rose the sun.
15. Down went the wind.
16. Over rolled the tin and broke a tea cup.
17. There stood your car.
Change the Voice of the Following Sentences.
Answers are on Page 206-7
1. He must inform us when he is leaving.
2. I might be given an assignment. ( by the teacher)
3. The students should respect the teachers.
4. You would admire her for her courage.
5. The principal will visit you tomorrow.
6. A message may be conveyed to you tonight. (by her)
7. He had to answer the phone all day.
8. We were to be informed by them about the meeting.
9. They needn't report the case to the police.
10. Someone has left the door open.
11. Someone had opened the safe.
12. We have not informed them yet.
13. They have recently painted their old house.
14. You haven't asked him any questions yet.
15. Somebody has already closed the door.
16. Has anybody answered the phone call?
17. Hasn't he started the new institute yet?
18. The clerk is typing the letter right now.
19. I am polishing my shoes now.
20. Many parties are contesting the elections.
21. The students were regularly taking their annual exams.
22. The meal was being cooked in the kitchen.
23. Higher wages might be demanded by the low paid workers.
24. Are you selling your new car?
25. Is he buying the old car back?
26. Wasn't he asking rather personal questions from her?
27. People don't speak English in France.
28. He does not sell the new houses.
29. The Embassy didn't allow her a visa.
30. Did he inform you about the accident?
31. Why did she dismiss the servant?
32. Do they invite you to their parties?
33. Where did they store fresh fruit?
34. When do you visit your parents?
35. People admire this picture much.
36. One uses milk for making butter.
37. Someone wants you to help lay the table.
38. They still deny women the right of vote.
39. They held a reception in his honour.
40. They ordered the prisoner to stand up.
41. He requested the stranger to leave.
42. An unseen hand opened the window.
43. The examiner set many difficult questions in the paper.
44. A guide pointed out the pyramids to us.
45. Poverty drove him to desperation.
46. The stone struck him in the shoulder.
47. The fire destroyed a valuable painting.
48. Unkind remarks easily upset me.
49. No one has slept in this room for years.
50. Nobody answered my questions properly.
51. No one could solve this problem so easily.
52. Nobody has ever spoken to me like that.
53. No one informed my about the accident.
Answers to Change of Voice (on Page 204-5)
1. We must be informed when he is leaving.
2. The teacher might give me an assignment.
3. The teachers should be respected by the students..
4. She would be admired by you for her courage.
5. You will be visited by the principal tomorrow.
6. She may convey you a message tonight.
7. The phone had to be answered all day.
8. They were to inform us about the meeting.
9. The case needn't be reported to the police.
10. The door has been left open.
11. The safe had been opened.
12. They have not been informed yet.
13. Their old house has been recently painted.
14. He hasn't been asked any questions yet.
15. The door has already been closed.
16. Has the phone call been answered?
17. Hasn't the new institute been started yet?
18. The letter is being typed right now.
19. My shoes are being polished now.
20. The elections are being contested by many parties.
21. The annual exams were being regularly taken by the students.
22. She was cooking meal in the kitchen.
23. The low paid workers might demand higher wages.
24. Is your new car being sold?
25. Is the old car being bought back?
26. Wasn't rather personal questions being asked from her?
27. English is not spoken in France.
28. The new houses are not sold by him.
29. She was not allowed a visa by the Embassy.
30. Were you informed about the accident?
31. Why was the servant dismissed?
32. Are you invited to their parties?
33. Where was fresh fruit stored by them?
34. When are your parents visited by you?
35. This picture is much admired by the people.
36. Milk is used for making butter.
37. You are wanted to help lay the table.
38. Women are still denied the right of vote.
39. A reception was held in his honour.
40. The prisoner was ordered to stand up.
41. The stranger was requested to leave.
42. The window was opened by an unseen hand.
43. Many difficult questions were set in the paper.
44. The pyramids were pointed out to us by a guide.
45. He was driven to desperation by poverty.
46. He was struck in the shoulder by the stone.
47. A valuable painting was destroyed by the fire.
48. I am easily upset by unkind remarks.
49. This room has not been slept in for years.
50. My questions were not properly answered.
51. This problem could not be solved so easily.
52. I have never been spoken to like that.
53. I was not informed about the accident.
Correct the following sentences. Note: The words which need to be changed in each sentence have been underlined. These words are to be left out and replaced with those shown in brackets after each sentence.
1. It is such a long time ago I read that story that I have forgotten what it is about. (has been - since)
2. You'd better take an umbrella with you so that it rains. (in case)
3. The man which you spoke to yesterday is coming to tea. (that)
4. Don't come except I tell you to come. (unless/until)
5. Thirty copies of the book were bought so as each boy should have one. (so that)
6. Contributions to computer technology are any longer confined to any one country. (no)
7. There is no longer a substantial agreement on all but several issues. (a few)
8. The lawyer gave the niece the detail of his uncle's will. (her)
9. She won't marry until she finds anybody rich and handsome. (somebody)
10. Give the book to whichever comes without one. (whoever)
11. Mine driving did not overjoy my father. (My)
12. If everybody squeezes in the car no one of you will have to walk. (none)
13. We accuse people for doing wrong. (of)
14. This was Amjad's first attempt in English composition. (at)
15. Have they made any inquires after me. (about)
16. There was a quarrel for the division of the stolen goods. (over)
17. He cooked nice food to her and went for the kitchen.
18. He went to the kitchen and cooked nice food for her.
19. She cannot find her new party dress so she wore an old one. (could not)
20. If they leave at seven they were here by eight. (will be)
21. What influence does a good father have in his children? (over)
22. I play bridge tonight with Aslam and Salam. (am going to play)
23. I can't get into the house because I had forgotten my keys. (couldn't)
24. As she is climbing the ladder, it slipped side- ways and she fell off it. (was climbing)
25. He can drive a car when he was eighteen. (could)
26. Owing to the strike, trains might be delayed. (may)
27. The officer did what he may have done and was commended for it. (should)
28. In two months’ time we are able to give you the results. (shall be)
29. My hens often flew over the wall and lay eggs in my neighbour's house. (fly)
30. Saleem kept on muttering that he hasn't been treated very well by his in-laws. (hadn't been)
31. They had taken off the wheel of the car but won't mend the punctured tyre. (hadn’t mended)
32. Last year he broke his leg. Otherwise he may have been an outstanding athlete. (might)
33. I wish you had told me you were coming to London. If I knew you wouldn't have had to stay in a hotel. (had known)
34. This telegram has just arrived and the boy waited in case you want to send a reply. (is waiting)
35. If he goes into the field, the bull chased him. (will chase)
36. I have given you the money, didn't I? (haven't)
37. If he worked more slowly he won't make so many mistakes. (wouldn't)
38. If I had realized that traffic lights were red, I will stop. (would have stopped)
39. If they would hang the picture lower, people would be able to see it. (hung / had hung)
40. I wouldn't have taken your umbrella if I have known that it was the only one you had. (had)
41. But you would not act on it, were you? (would)
42. They have often wanted to go, shouldn't they? (haven't)
43. It can't go on like this, was it? (can)
44. He used to be able to eat it, did he? (didn't he)
45. There was easy to understand why he has not come back. (It is)
46. There are a lot to be said for your point of view. (is)
47. There was no time for us to visit the Museum now. (is)
48. He has just come into a fortune. (across)
49. It seemed you are really interested in the question. (seems)
50. I won't tell you my secret unless you will promised not to tell anyone. (promise)
51. When I arrived in the meeting, the first speaker had just finished speaking and the audience clapped. (were clapping)
52. My father will be furious when he will see what you have done. (sees)
53. I had to repeat the message twice before the student understand it. (understood)
54. I could easily have come if you let me know. (had let)
55. It is the same kind of festival in several towns at this time of the year. (There)
56. The new government has brought round many changes. (about)
57. The prisoner broke out under questioning. (down)
58. He will be able to come while he has finished his work. (as soon as)
59. So much people came that many did not get into the hall. (many)
60. He spoke to the chairman myself. (himself)
61. The supply of water soon gave away. (out)
62. You may neither do the work today, or do it tomorrow. (either)
63. She wants to invited to the party. (be invited)
64. In his telegram, John suggests to Anne to marry in June. (marrying)
65. He would have seen him if he had been here, would he? (wouldn't he)
66. John is promoted to the Paris office for two years. (has been promoted)
67. However it was impossible to get a word out of the doctor, Zubaida did not give in. (Although)
68. Even you were surprised by something I could tell you. (would be surprised)
69. She usedn't to visit New York so often, used she? (did she)
70. Salim makes the point that women do not have to work supporting a family. (to support)
71. Martin seems to think it will have been very nice to have lived in the 19th century. (might)
72. Psychiatrists seem to be unable to prevent people to drink. (from drinking)
73. If you would happen to dream in colour, then the influence on the basic interpretation of a dream is one of emotion. (should)
74. I shall take the boat out unless it is windy or not. (whether)
75. At last you are given the freedom to choose which trap you are to allow yourself fall into. (to fall)
76. Some firm executives give cars by their companies. (are given)
77. Some members of the Assembly complained from increased military expenditure. (of)
78. Richard said, "Would I have a look at one, please?" (Might)
79. Haven't you got nothing else to wear except that? (anything)
80. She has been here for the end of last week. (since)
81. All most people had to think about was where the next meal will come from. (would)
82. Some teachers earn extra money to act as consultants for commercial firms. (by acting)
83. If everyone takes a little more exercise, then we could save more life years. (were to take)
84. It would be wise to have it X-rayed. You must have fractured a bone. (might)
85. You knew that you knew what it was but you haven't dared drag it into the open. (didn't dare to)
86. No one despite high their standards, can claim to be absolutely pure. (now matter how)
87. Despite it was three or four meters away, the prisoner could see the cage was divided into two compartments. (Since)
88. A local chemist suggested her to see a doctor. (that she should see)
89. You needn't to come tomorrow, it is a holiday. (come)
90. Amin feels you haven't got to lower your standard just because everyone else do. (has done so)
91. If one dreams on falling, this indicates insecurity. (of)
92. Do you prefer being on your own than to be with a large crowd? (to being)
93. By making decisions, do you make them quickly of your own accord? (While)
94. I mean I am so busy watching it, wondering whether the man wins. (will win)
95. If a person has stopped to breath he needs artificial respiration at once. (breathing)
96. If you put your ear close to nose and mouth you can hear air passing in and out of throat. (could)
97. He insists on going despite he was told not to. (although)
98. She must leave home at 8 A.M. every morning to reach her office in time. (has to)
99. It wont' be possible but I have not any money. (since)
100. Javaid borrowed 14,000 pounds by the bank with which to buy his house. (from - to)
101. Well, the thing I must not be is late for my next appointment so we will go in now, let's? (shall we)
102. Azhar's flat in Rome had been built in May. (was)
103. He can go on holiday so that he finishes his work first. (provided)
104. I shan't play even the captain asks me. (unless)
105. Don't walk on the road so that you get run over. (lest)
106. He left the party early lest he could catch the last train home. (so that)
107. Please don't leave the room so you are called. (unless)
108. Except she was ill, she continued to work. (although)
109. All though the last one finished the race on time. (but)
110. I went. John, nevertheless, remained at home. (however)
111. No one may leave except they have finished. (unless)
112. Except it is getting late, you must come in. (As)
113. You must visit us unless you are able to. (whenever)
114. He will not go to the office while the summer is over. (till)
115. Azhar was not listening; nor Javaid was. (however)
116. While that he is honest and hard working, there is no reason the company should give him a raise. (Except)
117. It is no popular belief; whatever I think it true. (nevertheless)
118. I shan't be able to join the party such as I should like to. (though)
119. The police accused him for being a thief. (of)
120. He didn’t stay any longer because what happened. (after)
121. He was not capable to swim far. (of swimming)
122. However you do, do not tell him that I told you. (Whatever)
123. The comedian made the audience to be laughing. (laugh)
124. He was frightened at being hurt. (of)
125. To be acquiring a fortune is not easy. (Acquiring)
126. He did not want to spend money to buy it. (on buying)
127. So they are going to try to trick me, would they? (aren't)
128. He expected included among those chosen to play in final match. (to be included)
129. He played more badly than anyone else. (worse)
130. "Don't you ever get bored in the country?" "No, I do." (No, I don't)
131. Are you pleased to number him in your friends? (among)
132. There is a long time since he died. (It has been)
133. He likes coffee far too much that he often drinks it to excess. (so)
134. We ran out of water within two miles from the oasis. (of)
135. He cannot sing as good as I had thought. (so)
136. She is so proud that she considers most people as beyond her notice. (beneath)
137. The apples were not hardly ripe enough to use today. (nearly)
138. We shall agree to it much more readier if you are prepared to come too. (readily)
139. Are you enough tall to get me that book from the top shelf. (tall enough)
140. In no account must you do it? (on)
141. Your sister has a quite incredibly beautiful voice. (rather)
142. That child rather nearly caused an accident. (very)
143. He was obstinate: the more his mother insisted so less willingly would he do any thing. (the)
144. The judge believed that the boy was a plenty reliable witness. (fairly)
145. They have not come to the village since more than two years. (for)
146. It was quite from mistake that he did not come (by)
147. We have got enough orders by hand to keep the factory busy for months. (in)
148. I ran out of petrol within two miles from/ off/ to the next town. (of)
149. The new manager is quite a kind person from/ in/ by heart. (at)
150. We shouted good-byes till they were outside hearing. (beyond)
151. I do not believe in buying goods for credit. (on)
152. We did not arrive on time to save him. (in)
153. Don't you think his ideas are rather after/ past/ beyond the time? (behind)
154. The police have a wide range of crimes to deal in/ at/ about. (with)
155. The members argued on it for some time but eventually agreed. (about)
156. After some hesitation she decided on/ about wear the blue suit rather than the red one. (on wearing)
157. He was convicted to/ by/ for theft at the end of last month. (of)
158. Jim was promoted by/ for passing his MA examination. (on)
159. The greedy boy snatched the sweets of his small sister. (from)
160. Some foreigners are required to register with the police at entering England. (on)
161. The rich old woman made a new will leaving all her money in/ for a cat's home. (to)
162. I shan't go out so it’s raining. (if)
163. He must run fast though/ so that he wants to catch the train. (if)
164. He is going to leave as someone stops him. (unless)
165. The MP argued on it was ridiculous to have border between England and Scotland. (that)
166. The teacher won't dismiss the class for it is time to go home. (until)
167. Mary has not a bicycle unless she can not go out riding with her friends today. (so)
168. The student did not appear to have much understanding in the principles involved. (of)
169. He did not see the film though he could not discuss it. (so)
170. Close the door if the cat will get out. (or else)
171. You mustn’t eat these apples unless they are unripe. (in case)
172. You needn't coming tomorrow: it's a holiday. (come)
173. Do not do that for you hurt yourself. (lest)
174. His wife couldn't cook so as he cooked instead. (consequently)
175. She has not seen Paris; nor so have her parents. (nor)
176. Is he a special friend of your? (yours)
177. He raised a lot of objections but rather I felt he really wanted to come. (nevertheless)
178. So soon as he has remedied their grievances they will behave better. (Once)
179. He must have remembered me; otherwise he would not have recognized me. (or else)
180. This is just how we had expected. Neither was late. (as)
181. The both ripe and good looking apples were taken to the market. (The)
182. He was very much cast up by his loss. (down)
183. They gave up every spare time they had to help the flood victims. (any)
184. He asked all the passer by. (passers)
185. Who they wanted was to see the painting, not the painter. (what)
186. Don't you want to buy any furnitures for the house? (furniture)
187. In this letters there is a good news about your son. (some)
188. I am sorry I cannot find none of the two pictures you want to see. (neither).
189. She said that I and he were good for nothing. (he and I)
190. It is expected that the hospital had been completed by next June. (will be)
191. He is so good as his father. (as)
192. The only person who is experienced enough to climb in bad weather was the village school master (that was)
193. The older you are most difficult it is to learn things by heart. (the more)
194. John's performance was definitely superior than Peter's. (to)
195. He refuses going now. (to go)
196. I fought for country and neither did my father before me. (so)
197. He asked was it how far to the next village. (how far it was)
198. Please explain what I ought do in order to enter for the competition. (have to)
199. Shining down out of a blue sky, they were burnt by the sun. (the sun burnt their pale skins)
200. The boy is even more intelligent from his clever friend. (than)
201. I have studied English for last year. (since)
202. I shall have to start work so soon as I can after leaving hospital. (as)
203. I thought that the prettiest one from all was the last one. (of)
204. The entire spectators applauded his performance. (All the)
205. He applied for the job despite his qualifications were poor. (although)
206. The doctor was very annoyed of the patient who came late. (with)
207. I met the manager after he was coming out of his office. (when)
208. Is the tea so cool for you to drink? (cool enough)
209. You can stay until you want to. (as long as)
210. He had as soon arrived than he demanded a meal. (no sooner)
211. They hadn't gone very far while they met an old man. (when)
212. Don't trouble to change; come just so you are. (as)
213. Make a note of it so that you forget. (lest)
214. She was very anxious for you visiting her. (to visit)
215. He went there and too did Aslam. (so)
216. He is very/ so old to do that kind of work. (too)
217. Of all the countries that I have seen so far, Switzerland is more beautiful. (the most)
218. Our teacher got cross with me and then with Salma. She said that her and me were nuisances. (she and I)
219. If you had asked me, I had helped you. (would have)
220. Cats are the least affectionate animals than dogs. (less)
221. This street is not wide than the street you live on. (wider)
222. The only surgeon which is qualified. enough to do the operation is out of the country. (who)
223. We will stay outside until it will rain. (rains)
224. If the telephone rang while I am out please answer it. (rings)
225. They are going to the beach but I don't. (I'm not)
226. He did not allow me going. (to go)
227. If you study you would pass your examination. (studied)
228. They made her to be singing a song. (sing)
229. He doesn't want to study Maths and she doesn't too. (either)
230. Are you still suffering by the effects of the accident? (from)
231. At first the people of Europe and America approved in the attempt to secure justice. (of)
232. It was quite from mistake that she didn't come. (by)
233. Wait when the light changes to green. (till)
234. I will have finished on the time you get back. (by)
235. Late although it is, we'll stay a little longer. (though)
236. Because he is only a boy, he is not allowed to smoke. (since)
237. He could do it just as well. (so)
238. She hasn't written when she went away. (since)
239. Until he had supper, he went to bed. (After)
240. He hasn't read the book yet and so have I. (neither)
241. They enjoyed the concert and so we did. (did we)
242. Whom I wanted was to see a play, not a film. (What)
243. I suppose that you will say next that he is also just so stubborn as a mule. (as)
244. My car is just so old as yours. (as)
245. The aristocrats were not heavily taxed as if they were very wealthy. (although)
246. He's not the man whom the police were looking for. (that)
247. They did not know that he was strongest of the two men. (stronger)
248. Keep an eye on my bag while I shall get my ticket. (am getting)
249. She can speak French but her husband could. (couldn't)
250. He'd better leave it, wouldn't he? (didn't )
251. If I receive your message, I would have come at once. (had received)
252. The teacher did not let him to do it. (do)
253. And oddly enough her son is worse student in the class. (the worst)
254. I'm sure you did what you ought have done. (should)
255. If I have time tomorrow, I went shopping with you. (will go)
256. The world literature is greatly indebted by the imaginative genius of the Greeks. (to)
257. With more care this will never have happened. (would)
258. Aren't there two days since he died? (Isn't it)
259. The truth of this statement is widely acceded. (acceded to)
260. The peasants themselves were so ignorant and wretched to revolt. (too)
261. Even though there is a fixed amount of work for doing the time taken to do it may vary. (to be done)
262. If I am you, I wouldn't mention it to her. (were)
263. All these problems and difficulties raised because of the enclosure. (arose)
264. They now needed the money so as they could buy goods. (that)
265. Any arch will collapse unless the keystone is removed. (once)
266. Henry had now nothing to depend but on his garden. (on except)
267. During I was along the deck, I glanced at the wooden rail. (while)
268. The teacher didn't arrive on time to take the class. (in)
269. If anything goes wrong, he would try to knife the two guards. (went)
270. When a man would be forced to sell his labour, he became less independent. (was)
271. There he lied it on his own bed and covered it with his blanket. (laid)
272. The Trojans were unable to reach Italy despite the fury of the gales. (because of)
273. If they have buried me in an open grave, I shall be able to escape. (bury)
274. Aenas was destined for founding his kingdom in Italy. (to found)
275. A large man in a blue uniform was sat on a stool behind an untidy desk. (sitting)
276. He was very obstinate: the more his mother insisted more willingly would he do anything. (the less)
277. Romanticism often treats for horror, mystery, passion and deeds of violence. (of)
278. This dilemma is not new; it has been always. (always existed)
279. I looked out over again the grey sea. (again over)
280. He must have been sleeping; or else he would have heard the shot. (otherwise)
281. She can't teach as good as I had thought. (so well)
282. The gardens surrounded the building are beautiful. (surrounding)
283. He didn't arrive until late by the afternoon. (in)
284. Some have thought it impossible that a clergyman's daughter was able wrote it. (to write)
285. He walked quickly in the door. (through)
286. We live a long way to the airport. (from)
287. Wuthering Heights is romantic and romanticism avoids to use the patient observation of realism. (using)
288. The woman smiled at me very pleasantly. (to)
289. The only person was experienced enough to do the operation is on holiday. (who is)
290. Her brother will get the message wrong if you entrusted him with it. (would)
291. The match were to be played last week, if the field had not been flooded by the storm. (would have been)
292. Do you deny to have gone out of the hospital yesterday without permission? (having)
293. They buy everything with credit. (on)
294. Henry has seen that movie but I didn't. (haven't)
295. You know a lot of people in this town, do you? (don't)
296. They don't know each other well, don't they? (do)
297. The woman recognized him immediately, didn't the woman? (she)
298. If that house collapses many people would be killed. (collapsed)
299. She enjoys travelling but her husband didn't. (doesn't)
300. The wide distribution of petroleum is difficult since there are pipeline and tankers. (unless)
301. I saw a fountain pen lies on the table. (lying)
302. How much did they pay on their new home? (for)
303. See her leave, the child began to cry. (On seeing)
304. Found the woman unconscious, we called a doctor. (Finding)
305. I make many mistakes of spelling. (in)
306. The chairs whose legs were broken were sold out to the junk man. (of which the)
307. Any of you wants to go there must obtain permission. (wanting)
308. I've never seen London but either have my friends. (nor)
309. Nobody was so anxious than Mr. Lapido was. (as)
310. Shan't we be able to go except she does? (unless)
311. Provided I am very rich, I am not happy. (Although)
312. Their house wasn’t as big ours. (so)
313. The older you are more difficult it is to learn things by heart. (the more)
314. He raised a lot of objections but although I felt he really wanted to come. (nevertheless)
315. He agreed in order to they wouldn't bother him anymore. (so that)
316. It was announced on a/each/several BBC news yesterday that the town had fallen. (certain)
317. How more much petrol should I put in the tank? It's nearly full already. (much more)
318. They gave up every spare time they had to help with the scheme. (any)
319. Salman has run away his fortune. (down)
320. He spoke a little French and so he couldn't help them. (little)
321. Until I joined Cambridge, I was almost nearly unaware of the contemporary movements of thought. (wholly)
322. His friends expected he would get through with a fine. (off)
323. Because he is snob, it was always a treat to listen to him. (Although)
324. In that land almost everyone felt that dangers lurked on every beaten track. (at every turn)
325. John was three years earlier to me, and in my first term at college was the President of the Union. (senior)
326. I cannot go to the movies with you; I haven't finished cleaning my room already. (yet)
327. History has always interested me more than all things else except literature. (anything)
328. These aren't enough fruits for the whole school. (This isn't enough fruit)
329. He is a special friend of us. (ours)
330. The boy which he spoke of and recommended to me has turned out a failure. (that)
331. Don't you expect to include among those chosen to meet the president? (being included)
332. We enjoyed to go to the cinema occasionally. (going)
333. I want you'd let me go to France. (wish)
334. Our world would be in serious trouble if we can find other sources of energy. (unless)
335. The mechanics was inexperienced and so the engine broke off. (down)
336. How away is it from here to the airport? (far)
337. Many people grow vegetables and so well as flowers in their garden. (as well as)
338. The man has no home, and wonders from place by place. (to)
339. Yet it's very hot, I think I'll wear my coat, it might rain later. (Although)
340. He asked her to marry him two weeks before they first met. (after)
341. There was a little shop among the two houses in the High Street. (between)
342. I'm going to stay by my cousin in America this summer. (with)
343. As I was passing the factory, I thought I'd just look up to see that everything was all right. (in)
344. At the beginning of the war every man under thirty was called *up to serve in the armed forces. (out)
345. I wonder if you help me to wrap up this present? (would help)
346. I'll go to the park however it stops raining. (if)
347. You can have both the red coat or the blue jacket. (either)
348. I don't think you should to eat as much ice- cream. (ought)
349. Would you like more cup of tea? (another)
350. I'm very tired now. I think I’ll turn over early. (in)
351. The prisoners were spending almost a year before the guards discovered it. (had spent)
352. The explorer become tired so he stopped to take a breather for five minutes. (became)
353. They have only been married since two years. (for)
354. This picture was painted from Picasso. (by)
355. Oh, dear, my pen has run up; can you lend me yours? (off)
356. The baby lay on his cot, contentedly sucked his thumb. (sucking)
357. He played more badly than any one else. (worse)
358. That man fairly nearly caused a panic in the country. (very)
359. Does Clara run as quickly than Rose? (more)
360. I don't think Mr. Brown is well enough to take up any more work. (on)
361. Don't wait for me. I've got to ring a telephone call. (make)
362. I don't know where she lives because I can't write to her. (so)
363. It wasn't my fault the car broke away. (down)
364. Have you still been to the United States? (ever)
365. If you don't know what the word means make it up in the dictionary. (look)
366. Be still! I can't hear what the teacher is saying. (quiet)
367. Many people went to the seaside at the weekend as though the weather was cold and grey. (even)
368. I didn't go to the cinema yesterday so it was raining. (because)
369. That woman has lost her memory. She doesn't too remember her name. (even)
370. I can't come now. I haven't finished my home work already. (yet)
371. Yesterday Stephen studied for five hours at once. (on end)
372. When he retired, my father made away his business to my eldest brother. (over)
373. There is enough of meat for everyone. (plenty)
374. I wish Anne was at the party last night. (had been)
375. He used to be able to read, usedn't he? (didn't)
376. The pendulum of the grandfather clock swung slowly up and down. (to and fro)
377. Tomorrow, the New Year will be celebrating all over the country. (celebrated)
378. "Needn't you go yet?" "No, I must." (Yes)
379. If you find her book, she would give you a reward. (will)
380. At all events, the play should be enjoyable. (In)
381. My brother runs more fastly than I do. (faster)
382. We shall agree to it much more readier if you promise to support us. (readily)
383. Did you mind to let the women finish it? (letting)
384. They made their supporters to accepting it as true. (accept)
385. They all enjoy to have gone on the picnic occasionally. (going)
386. I wish Saad is at the party tonight. (were)
387. It is the same kind of festival in several towns at this time of year. (There)
388. That officer is not likely to be promoted to the rank of captain until recently. (to have been)
389. What was there to prevent anyone from to steal it? (stealing)
390. Their friends and they went to London together. (They and their friends)
391. Having acquired fame and wealth is not easy. (Acquiring)
392. I can't remember which is Peter's and Mary's house.
393. (Peter and Mary's)
394. My son told me that the woman at the door was an acquaintance of him. (his)
395. They made her singing a song. (sing)
396. Who’s is the baker's shop you told me about. (Which)
397. Which is the boy whom the money was stolen? (whose)
398. He is not the man whom he was since last year. (that)
399. Last week his friends must go to his village to condole on his father's death. (had to)
400. There were men on the job day and night all the time that big hotel is building. (was being built)
401. This book is probably as least interesting for people who live here than for foreigners. (no less)
402. The both old and feeble were left behind. (The old)
403. An old feud existed among the two families. (between)
404. Nobody beside you knows the truth. (besides)
405. The child has been missing from yesterday. (since)
406. The scheme has fallen out for want of support. (through)
407. She was upset last night because she had to do too many home-works. (too much homework)
408. How much times do they have to do the experiment. (How many)
409. He hardly never misses an opportunity to play. (ever)
410. He has not decided how to deal with the new problem already. (yet)
411. They are going to have to leave soon, and so do we. (are)
412. The mother told the baby that do not spoil your clothes. (not to spoil her)
413. Lucy climbed many a hills and never reach the town. (hill but never reached)
414. Every worker pay a small money from their pay to Benevolent Fund. (pays a small amount)
415. Wheat is cultivating in Autumn. (cultivated)
416. Sindh and Baluchistan have struck drought. (been struck by)
417. Who is the older child in the class? (oldest)
418. They sat over the tree and ate their picnic lunch. (under)
419. She went to an evening class to learn when to sew. (how)
420. I saw himself in the mirror. (myself)
421. Ahmad and Shehla have been married since two months. (for)
422. We should introduce us to our new neighbours. (ourselves)
423. If you forget things, you should write you a note . (a note for yourself)
424. Elliot became involved in the plot without him knowing it. (Knowing)
425. Blow his whistle furiously, the policeman stopped the car. (Blowing)
426. The colours in the picture do not seem applied very even. (to have been applied very evenly)
427. I did all my work himself. (myself)
428. I have great faith on God. (in)
429. I have not seen him since two years. (for)
430. He had not have his breakfast when I called. (had)
431. He is most intelligent than any boy of his age. (more)
432. She did not break the glass you have given her.
She did not break the glass you had given her.
433. He has beens holding the post since the last ten years.
He has been holding the post for the last ten years.
434. He did not know nothing about the news.
He did not know anything about the news.
435. Good manners reveals the real character of a person.
Good manners reveal the real character of a person.
436. One of friends are down with cold.
One of my friends is down with cold.
437. Peter entered the competition confidentially because he felt sure would win
Peter entered the competition confidently because he felt sure he would win.
438. The delay was very annoyed because we were in a hurry to reach there.
The delay was very annoying because we were in a hurry to reach there.
439. The amount of the people in the stadium was really surprising.
The number of the people in the stadium was really surprising
440. Does anybody in your family afraid of cockroaches?
Is anybody in your family afraid of cockroaches?.
441. There is a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
There are a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
442. There is a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
There are a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
443. We should introduce us to our new neighbours.
We should introduce ourselves to our new neighbours.
444. I have great faith in God.
I have a great faith in God.
445. He had not have his breakfast when I called.
He had not had his breakfast when I called.
446. My cousin resembles with her mother.
My cousin resembles her mother.
447. Ali asked can he go home.
Ali asked if he could go home.
448. each of these boys play games.
Each of these boys plays games.
449. Of the two boys, he is the most intelligent.
Of the two boys, he is the more intelligent.
450. We had a good play of football.
We had a good match of bootball.
451. He went out by the house’s door.
He went out through the door of the house
452. Jane was the most tallest girl in the class,.
Jane was the tallest girl in the class.
453. I have cake with my tea usually.
I usually have cake with my tea.
454. She is always too rude to me.
She is always very rude to me.
455. My cousin resembles with her mother.
My cousin resembles her mother..
456. She keeps fishes in a large glass bowl.
She keeps fish in a large glass bowl..
Use the correct form of the words in brackets.
The correct form is given at the end of each sentence.
1. I am sorry but we can only give you a two-month (extend) on your visa. extension
2. The (similar) are really amazing. I never knew two people could be so much alike. similarities
3. What you said is not very (accuracy). You should look at the facts more carefully. accurate
4. The Great Wall of China (Build) entirely by hand. was built
5. She (write) a letter to her friend. (wrote)
6. The damaged part is presently (restore). being restored
7. Aslam wasn’t very (precision): that is why I didn’t under--stand exactly what he wanted. precise
8. I was (original) going to take the afternoon bus, but then I changed my mind. originally
9. The old beggar (bite) by a mad dog. was bitten
10. I (write) my report by that time. had written
11. He sent a message of (condole) by telegram. condolence
12. I found his account of the expedition quite. (read). readable
13. The (tranquil) of the country was suddenly disturbed. tranquillity
14. He (vigorous) denied having taken part in the riot. vigorously
15. He (do) not know what to say on that occasion. did
16. The apathy of the general public as regards the recent political (develop) is obvious. development
17. We were (wake) at three O’clock by a loud bang. woken
18. Work on the improvement of speed in reading is very (reward). rewarding
19. A big black hairy spider (hang) by a thread from the ceiling above my head. was hanging
20. He delighted them with his apparently (exhaust) supply of stories and riddles. inexhaustive
21. It is a pleasure (see) you. to see
22. He gave us (remarkable) clear directions. remarkably
23. The newspaper had (inform) about the situation in Karachi. Informed / information
24. (find) the house you are looking for turn to the right and then left. to find
25. We made the (decide) that we will observe the strike to support Kashmiris. decision
26. The writer’s (intent) is crystal clear. intention
27. A teacher will be (exception) fortunate if the whole class is hardworking. exceptionally
28. There is no (compare) between the two; one is ten times better than the other. Comparison
29 The student arrived prompt at 9 O’clock for the class. (promptly)
30. He has a thoroughly knowledge of his subject. (thorough)
31. The detective’s resourceful helped him solve the mystery. (resourcefulness)
32. Most of the wounding passengers were quickly removed. (wounded)
33. Migration workers have difficulty finding employment. (Migrated)
34. The water level has (fall) in the dams. (fallen)
35. All kinds of fruit are (grow) in Swat. (grown)
36. Smoking is (injury) to health. (injurious)
37. (Summary) the following passage. (Summarise)
38. She (write) a letter to her friend. (wrote)
39. The water level has (fall) in the dams. (fallen)
40. All kinds of fruit are (grow) in Swat. (are grown)
41. Smoking is (injury) to health. (Injurious)
42. (Summary) the following passage in your own words.
(Summarise)
43. A big fire (roar) out of control at a four storey apartment building. (roared)
44. Ambulances (rush) to the scene of fire. (rushed)
45. Two adults and four children ((take) to the hospital.
(were taken)
46. According to the police, a full investigation of this suspicious fire (conduct) soon. (will be conducted)
47. The fire (bring) under control after four hours of continuous struggle by dozens of fire fighters.
(was brought)
48. He did not come because he was not feeling (good). (well)
49. Nothing is more (danger) than driving a car with faulty brakes. (dangerous)
50. I will (condolence) with him as soon as I get the chance. (condole)
51. Individuals need (stable) in their lives. (stability)
52. (Critic) thinking is essential for success in higher studies. (Critical)
53. Sam (would like to / could) buy the car, but he can’t afford it. (Would like to)
54. (Can/ May) you translate this letter for me? (Can)
55. We (couldn’t / shouldn’t) swim yesterday because it was cold. (couldn’t)
56. I will try to come on time, but I (can, might) be late. (might)
57. You (must / could) have a licence before you can drive alone. (must)
1. The fire started (during / while) we were asleep.
The fire started while we were asleep
2. We must find out the (cause/ reason) for his absence from the meeting.
We must find out the reason for his absence from the meeting.
3. Can we (substitute/ replace) zinc for iron in this experiment?
Can we substitute zinc for iron in this experiment?
4. There is no mistake. I (assure / ensure) you that we have checked the invoice very carefully.
There is no mistake. I assure you that we have checked the invoice very carefully.
5 Mary is a very (conscious / conscientious worker, so you can rely on her.
Mary is a very conscientious worker so you can rely on her.
c) Choose the correct word/expression from within the options given in parentheses and write it down in the answer book. (5)
1. Economic prosperity has (effect/affect) on the life of every citizen.
Economic prosperity has effect on the life of every citizen.
2. (Later/ Letter) on all of us had fun .
Later on all of us had fun.
3. The house was very (quite/ quiet) after the guests left.
The house was very quiet after the guests left.
4. We need some more (stationery/stationary) for our office.
We need some more stationery for our office.
5 You have to prove your (metal/ mettle) to your boss.
You have to prove your mettle to your boss.
c) Use the correct form of the words given in parenthesis. (5)
1. I find this kind of work quite (challenge)
I find this kind of work quite challenging.
2. The fire started (during / while) we were asleep.
The fire started while we were asleep
3. I am (very / too) tired to finish this job right now.
I am too tired to finish this job right now.
4. When I was a child, I (can / could) climb any tree in the neighbourhood.
When I was a child, I could climb any tree in the neighbourhood.
5. He did not come for the meeting because he was not feeling (good / well).
He did not come to the meeting because he was not feeling well.
c) Fill in the blanks with correct expressions from the brackets. (5)
1. He does not like the wet ------ (weather, whether)
He does not like the wet weather.
2. Life is a dim vast -------- of tears. (veil, vale)
Life is a dim vast, vale of tears.
3. I do not question the -------- of your statement. (veracity, voracity)
I do not question the veracity of your statement.
4. The college has a ------- hall. (spacious, specious)
The college has a spacious hall.
5. He has spent a ------------- night. (restless, restive)
He has spent a restless night.
c) Use the correct form of the word or expression given in parenthesis. (5)
1. The murderer was (hang) at last,
The murderer was hanged at last..
2. .The sonneteers flourished during the (Elizabeth) period.
The sonneteers flourished during the Elizabethan period..
3. I find this kind of work quite (challenge)
I find this kind of work quite challenging..
4. (Restore) of this historical building will cost a lot of money.
Restoration of this historical building will cost a lot of money.
5. He (prompt) gave up his bus-seat to the elderly passenger,
He promptly gave up his bus-seat to the elderly passenger.
English (Comp) Paper A (2006) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
a) “Kino in his youth and pride could remain down over two minutes without strain, so that he worked deliberately, selecting the largest shells.” These lines are an extract from Chapter II of ‘The Pearl’. Relate in your own words what happens after this up to the point where Kino puts back his head and howls in distress, which makes the other men in the canoes paddle quickly towards them.
Or
b). “The trackers whined a little like excited dogs on a warming trail. Kino slowly drew his knife to his hand and made it ready.” These lines are an extract from Chapter VI of ‘The Pearl’. Relate in your own words what happens after this up to where Kino raises his gun and fires.
Q 2. Write a letter to an English daily newspaper expressing your views about the spread of ‘bird-flu’ virus in Pakistan, its direct effects on public health and its long term consequences upon the poultry industry. (15)
Section B- (Summary and Comprehension)
Q 3. Summarise in your own words the following passage from The Pearl to one third (about 122 words) of its length. (15)
But the music of the pearl was shrilling with triumph in Kino’s head. Juana looked up, and her eyes were wide at Kino’s courage and at his imagination. And electric strength had come to him now that the horizons were kicked out. In the pearl he saw Coyotito sitting at a little desk in a school, just as Kino had once seen it through an open door. And Coyotito was dressed in a jacket, he had on a while collar and a broad silken tie. Moreover Coyotito was writing on a big piece of paper. Kino looked at his neighbours fiercely. “My son will go to school,” he said, and the neighbours were hushed. Juana caught her breath sharply. Her eyes were bright as she watched him, and she looked quickly down at Coyotito in her arms to see whether this might be possible.
But Kino’s face shone with prophecy. “My son will read and open the books and my son will write and will know writing. And my son will make numbers and these things will make us free because he will know – he will know and through him we will know.”
And in the pearl Kino saw himself and Juana squatting by the little fire in the brush hut while Coyotito read from a great book. “This is what the pearl will do,” said Kino. And he had never said so many words together in his life. And suddenly he was afraid of his talking. His hand closed over the pearl and cut the light away from it. Kino was afraid as a man is afraid who says “I will” without knowing.
Now the neighbours knew they had witnessed a great marvel. They knew that time would now date from Kino’s pearl, and that they would discuss this moment for many years to come. If these things came to pass, they would recount how Kino looked and what he said and how his eyes shone, and they would say: “He was a man transfigured. Some power was given to him and there it started. You see what a great man he has become, starting from that moment. And I myself saw it.” (366 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end. Answers must be in your own English. (15)
Scientist fear that after centuries of undiminished glory the Taj Mahal in Agra may soon be irreparably damaged by the city’s severe pollution problem. From the Red Fort, a distance of only two kilometres it is often impossible to see the Taj through a cloud of smoke, smog and haze which envelop it.
The Mathura oil refinery, less than 50 km upstream from the Taj dumps a ton of sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere every day. To add to that there are more than 150 registered iron foundries in the vicinity. The UP government insists that all is fine, but the amount of suspended particles in the air is more than five times what the government itself says is the maximum that Taj can sustain without being damaged. A band of cleaners scrubs at the yellowing marble with chemicals and some slabs have been badly damaged that they have had to be replaced. Not that the people have not damaged the Taj in the past – in 1764 silver doors fitted to the entrance gate were ripped off and carried away, the raiders have also made off with the gold sheets that once lined the subterranean vault.
Environmentalists finally managed to get a hearing in the Supreme court, who ordered that the state government tackle the problem immediately. New industries within a 50 km radius of the Taj have been banned; but many existing operations remain.
Indian Environmentalists have now launched a petition to save the Taj, aiming to collect a million signatures demanding tougher action. Ideas for limiting pollution in the vicinity include banning of vehicles of all types within a three km radius of the Taj; visitors would arrive only by cycle-rickshaw or tonga. By refusing to take auto-rickshaws or taxis to the Taj, tourists can also play a role helping to stop the damage to the glorious monument.
Questions.
1. What is posing the biggest danger to the glory of the Taj Mahal? 2 1/2
2. What are the suspended particles in the air surrounding the area? 2 1/2
3. What is a subterranean vault? 2 1/2
4. Who are environmentalists and what is their concern? 2 1/2
5. Choose the correct meaning of the words from the passage from the choices given in parenthsis. 5
a) haze (dirt, rain, blur)
b) dumps (throws, attacks, discards)
c) slabs (pillars, pieces, doors)
d) ripped (broken, tore, repaired)
e) tackle (handle, ignore, ponder)
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in normal English word order to make correct sentences. (5)
1. write I have over to all again might it
I might have to write it all over again..
2. told to him it would be she for her that go impossible
She told him that it would be impossible for her to go.
3. reply I for your wait patiently will
I will patiently wait for your replyt.
4. out Peter yesterday found only
Peter found out only yesterday..
5. are help you to me out willingly?
You are to help me out willingly?
b) Find and correct the mistakes in each of the following sentences: (5)
1. Jane was the most tallest girl in the class,.
Jane was the tallest girl in the class.
2. I have cake with my tea usually.
I usually have cake with my tea.
3. She is always too rude to me.
She is always very rude to me.
4. My cousin resembles with her mother.
My cousin resembles her mother..
5. She keeps fishes in a large glass bowl.
She keeps fish in a large glass bowl..
c) Use the correct form of the word or expression given in parenthesis. (5)
1. The murderer was (hang) at last,
The murderer was hanged at last..
2. .The sonneteers flourished during the (Elizabeth) period.
The sonneteers flourished during the Elizabethan period..
3. I find this kind of work quite (challenge)
I find this kind of work quite challenging..
4. (Restore) of this historical building will cost a lot of money.
Restoration of this historical building will cost a lot of money.
5. He (prompt) gave up his bus-seat to the elderly passenger,
He promptly gave up his bus-seat to the elderly passenger.
English (Comp) Paper A (2007) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
a) “In the pearl he saw how they were dressed – Juana in a shawl still with newness and a new skirt, and from under the long skirt Kino could see that she wore shoes.” This sentence has been taken from Chapter III of ‘The Pearl’. Relate in your own words what happens after this till the end of the chapter.
Or
b). “He looked into his pearl to find his vision. ‘when we at last sell it I will have a rifle’, he said and looked into the shining surface for his rifle, but he only saw a huddled dark body on the ground with shining blood dripping from his throat.” Thes sentences have been taken from Chapter VI of ‘The Pearl’. Relate in your own words what happens after the end of the chapter.
Q 2. Write a letter to an English daily newspaper about the importance of clean environment. Propose suggestions how to bring about positive change in our attitudes towards the issue. (15)
Section B- (Summary and Comprehension)
Q 3. Summarise the given passage from The Pearl to one third (about 76 words) of its length. (15)
And the new comers, particularly the beggar from the front of the church who were great experts in financial analysis , looked quickly at Juana’s old blue skirt, saw tears in her shawl, appraised the green ribbon on her braids, read the age of Kino’s blanket and the thousand washings of his clothes, and set them down as poverty people and went along to see what kind of drama might develop. The four beggars in front of the church knew everything in the town. They were students of the expression of young women as they went in to confession, and they saw then they came out and read the nature of the sin. They knew every little scandal and some very big crimes. They slept at their posts in the shadow of the church so that no one crept in for consolation without their knowledge. And they knew the doctor. They knew his ignorance, his cruelty, his avarice, his appetite, his sins. They knew his clumsy operations and the little brown pennies he gave sparingly for alms. They had seen his corpses go into the church. And, since early Mass was over and business was slow, they followed the procession, these endless searcher after perfect knowledge of their fellow men to see what the fat lazy doctor would do about an indigent baby with a scorpion bite. (227 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end. (15)
When man is compared with vast worlds that dwell in space, he seems insignificant like a leaf in a forest or a grain of sand by the sea shore. He appears to be a contemptible little thing in comparison with the might and majesty f nature. But when we consider the high moral and spiritual stature than man can attain and when we look at man’s scientific achievements – the glory of our modern intellectual life – the greatness of man dawns upon us. He has measured stars, harnessed the lightening. He has distilled from plants and minerals invaluable medicines to fight disease and ward off death. When we think what man has accomplished in the domain of science and creative arts, we thank god that we possess life, the possibilities of which are so great. But even then an attitude of humility is highly desirable. Man is still going on with his subjugation of nature. We have not yet seen all things put under his feet. We see him in the midst of progresss, carrying out the great purpose of being. So vast and varied is the infinitude of nature that there are perhaps mysteries he will never fathom, problems he will never solve, and secrets he will never discover. At every step we are conscious of our limitations in the face of overpowering nature. The forces of nature that he seeks to control overcome in the end. The holy Quran rightly says: The human beings encompass nothing of His knowledge save what He will.
Questions. (15 Marks)
6. Why does man seem a contemptible little thing when compared with the mighty nature?
7. How is the greatness of man realized?
8. Why does the writer think that humility is required on the part of man?
9. Explain the contents of the last sentence in the passage given above.
10. Write the most appropriate meanings of the under-lined words in the above passage.
a) contemptible
b) glory
c) harnessed
d) humility
e) overpowering
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in correct order to make coherent sentences. (5)
1. questioned police must he the by been have
He must have been questioned by the police.
2. ends well all is that well
All is well that ends well.
3. away rotten threw he apple the
He threw away the rotten apple.
4. drowning the saved be child from must
The child must be saved from drowning.
5. late never better than
Better late than never.
b) Find and correct the mistakes in each of these sentences: (5)
1. Ali asked can he go home.
Ali asked if he could go home.
2. each of these boys play games.
Each of these boys plays games.
3. Of the two boys, he is the most intelligent.
Of the two boys, he is the more intelligent.
4. We had a good play of football.
We had a good match of bootball.
5. He went out by the house’s door.
He went out through the door of the house
c) Fill in the blanks with correct expressions from the brackets. (5)
1. He does not like the wet ------ (weather, whether)
He does not like the wet weather.
2. Life is a dim vast -------- of tears. (veil, vale)
Life is a dim vast, vale of tears.
3. I do not question the -------- of your statement. (veracity, voracity)
I do not question the veracity of your statement.
4. The college has a ------- hall. (spacious, specious)
The college has a spacious hall.
5. He has spent a ------------- night. (restless, restive)
He has spent a restless night.
English (Comp) Paper A (2008) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
The following lines have been taken from chapter V & VI respectively of John Steinbeck’s The Pearl. Describe in your own words what happens until the end of the chapter.
Kino looked down at her and his teeth were bared. He hissed at her like a snake and Juana stared at him with unfrightened eyes, like a sheep before a butcher.
Or
b). “Juana,” he said, “I will go on and you will hide. I will lead them into the mountains, and when they have gone past, you will go north to Loreto or Santa Rosalia. Then if I escape them, I will come to you. It is the only safe way.”
Q 2. Write a letter to an English Daily expressing your view about Student Unions in academic institutions. Point out some of the advantages & disadvantages of Student Unions. (15)
Section B- (Summary and Comprehension)
Q 3. Summarise the following passage in your own words into one third of the original. (15)
But the music of the pearl was shrilling with triumph in Kino. Juana looked up and her eyes were wide at Kino’s courage and his imagination. And electric strength had come to him now that the horizons were kicked out. In the pearl he saw Coyotito sitting at a little desk in a school just as Kino had once seen it through an open door. And Coyotito was dressed in a jacket; he had a white collar and a broad silken tie. Moreover Coyotito was writing on a big piece of paper. Kino looked at his neighbors fiercely. “My son will go to school,” he said and the neighbors were hushed. Juana caught her breath sharply. Her eyes were bright as she watched him, and she looked quickly down at Coyotito in her arms to see whether this might be possible. But Kino’s face shone with prophecy. “My son will read and open the books and my son will write and will know writing. And my son will make numbers and these things will make us free because he will know – he will know and through him we will know.” And in the pearl Kino saw himself and Juana squatting by the fire in the brush hut while Coyotito read from a great book. “This is what the pearl will do,” said Kino. And he had never said so many words together in his life. And suddenly he was afraid of his talking. His hand closed over the pearl and cut the light away from it. He was afraid as a man is afraid who says “I will” without knowing. (270 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end. Your answers must be in your own words. (15)
In the stock market a person can be successful and make a fortune one year another year be financialy ruined. Stock and bonds are bought and sold in the stock and bond markets. Bonds often pay a lower rate of interest than stocks. In addition, bonds mature more slowly than do stocks. Even so bonds offer greater safety for the buyers. This is because companies must guarantee to pay bondholders a fixed rate of interest whether they make a profit or not. Bonds are therefore generally a form of long-term security. This means that they are safe investment over a long period of time. However they may not be redeemable right away. In other words, owners of bonds may have to wait a long time before they can exchange their bonds for money.
The interest paid by stocks rises and falls with economy. During times when the cost of living is rapidly becoming greater, stocks are usually better investment than bonds. This is because they pay a much higher interest than do bond under these conditions. When economic conditions are not good, however, bonds are generally a better investment. This is because interest paid by bonds is fixed at a certain rate when they are issued and does not change. Because of the relation between economy and performance of stocks and bonds, when people are not sure about economic conditions, they may hesitate before buying anything. They prefer to wait and see what happens to the prices and rates of interest of stocks and bonds before investing their money.
Questions. (15 Marks)
11. When are stocks a better investment than bonds?
12. Which generally pay a higher rate of interest? Stocks or bonds? Why?
13. Where are stocks and bonds sold and purchased?
14. When do people hesitate to buy stocks and bonds?
15. Choose the correct meanings of the given words from the passage above from among the four choices given in parenthesis: .
a) mature become payable become slower
ruined long period
b) hesitate buy wait price think
c) redeemable able to be cashed rightaway
able to check wait
d) financially received lost
in terms of money
in terms of stock market
e) security buyer long term stocks safety
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in correct order to make coherent sentences. (5)
1. reply I for wait will patiently your evening until
I will patiently wait for your reply until evening.
2. is the he by do to himself able work
Is he able to do the work by himself?
3. shall the dress to which party I wear tomorrow?
Which dress shallI I wear to the party?.
4. him to face to should face speak you.
He should speak to you face to face.
5. you letter can my please as soon as answer
Please answer my letter as soon as you can.
b) Find and correct the mistakes in each of the following sentences: (5)
1. There is a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
There are a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
2. We should introduce us to our new neighbours.
We should introduce ourselves to our new neighbours.
3. I have great faith in God.
I have a great faith in God.
4. He had not have his breakfast when I called.
He had not had his breakfast when I called.
5. My cousin resembles with her mother.
My cousin resembles her mother.
c) Use the correct form of the words given in parenthesis. (5)
1. I find this kind of work quite (challenge)
I find this kind of work quite challenging.
2. The fire started (during / while) we were asleep.
The fire started while we were asleep
3. I am (very / too) tired to finish this job right now.
I am too tired to finish this job right now.
4. When I was a child, I (can / could) climb any tree in the neighbourhood.
When I was a child, I could climb any tree in the neighbourhood.
5. He did not come for the meeting because he was not feeling (good / well).
He did not come to the meeting because he was not feeling well.
English (Comp) Paper A (2009) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
“For Kino and Juana this was the morning of mornings of their lives, comparable to only the day when the baby had been born. This was to be the day from which all other days of their lives would take their arrangement.” The following lines have been taken from chapter VI of The Pearl. Relate in your own words what happens thereafter until the point when Juana tells Kino to crush the pearl between two stones. OR
“And Juan Tomas, who squatted on Kino’s right hand because he was his brother, asked: ‘What will you do now that you have become a rich man?’” These lines have been taken from Chapter II of the Pearl. Relate in your own words what happens thereafter till the point when the priest pays them a visit.
Q 2. Write a letter to an English newspaper and express your view about whether the existing BA Compulsory English course which was introduced in early 70’s be changed or not. Why it should be changed or why it should not be changed. Defend your stand with solid reason. (15)
Section B- (Summary and Comprehension)
Q 3. Summarise in your own words the following passage from The Pearl to one third (in about 100 words) of its length. (15)
Thus in La Paz, it was known in the early morning through the whole town that Kino was going to sell his pearl that day. It was known among the neighbours in the brush huts, among the pearl fishermen; it was known among the Chinese grocery-store owners; it was known in the church, for the altar boys whispered about it. Word of it crept among the nuns; the beggars in front of the church spoke of it, for they would be there to take tithe of the first fruit of the luck. The little boys knew about it with excitement, but most of all the pearl buyers knew about it, and when the day had come, in the offices of the pearl buyers, each man sat alone with his little black velvet tray, and each man rolled the pearls about with his finger-tips and considered his part in the picture.
It was supposed that the pearl buyers were individuals acting alone, bidding against one another for the pearls the fishermen brought in. And once it had been so. But it was a wasteful method, for often in excitement of bidding for a fine pearl, too great a price had been given to fishermen. This was extravagant and not to be countenanced. Now there was one pearl buyer with many hands, and the men who sat in their offices and waited for Kino knew what price they would offer, how high they would bid, and what method each one would use. And although these men would not profit beyond their salaries, there was excitement among the pearl buyers, for there was excitement in the hunt, and if it be a man’s function to break down a price, then he must take joy and satisfaction in breaking it as far down as possible. (305 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end. Your answers must be in your own English. (15)
In April 1977, the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare issues a series of regulations governing the treatment of the handicapped by those educational institutions, social service agencies, and employees that receive federal funds. The regulations state that handicapped children have a right to a free education, in classes with non-handicapped children whenever possible. School systems must identify those in need of their services and bear the cost of transporting the handicapped to school.
On the college level, institutions are allowed to inquire about physical or mental handicaps on application forms. Buildings must be accessible to students on crutches or in wheelchairs. Admission tests that do not penalise students with sensory, manual or speech handicaps must be used. If a student needs mechanical aids for participating in tests or class, the institution must provide them or tell the student where they can be obtained. Some academic requirements, such as completion of some physical course, must be changed if they are difficult for a handicapped person to fulfil.
Social service agencies must inform the handicapped of their rights and waivers of rights with regard to health and welfare services.
Employers are not allowed to refuse to hire or promote the handicapped on account of their handicap. Reasonable accommodation must be made. Physical examination may be required before employment, but they must be required of all employees. If the examination disclosed a condition does not affect the employee’s ability to do his/her job, he/she cannot be refused employment for that reason.
So far these regulations apply to organisations receiving federal funds. Hopefully, they will spread to society in general because we can not afford to continue to waste the talent and ability of our handicapped citizens.
Questions: (15)
1. Why did the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare have to issue regulations regarding handicapped persons?
2. What does the regulation about children state?
3. What regulations apply to admission tests with regard to handicapped persons?
4. What regulations are the employers bound to follow in dealing with handicapped applicants and employees?
5. Do you think the Government of Pakistan should issue such regulations and why?
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in normal English word order to make correct sentences. (5)
1. work able himself to do by He the is
He is able to do the work by himself.
2. answer as soon as please my can letter you
Please answer my letter as soon as you can.
3. interfere don’t plan with their intend I to
I don’t intend to interfere with their plan.
4. his brother the army joined like Peter has
Peter like his brother has joined the army.
5. wear I party which to the dress shall?
Which dress shall I wear to the party?
b) Find and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences: (5)
1. Peter entered the competition confidentially because he felt sure would win
Peter entered the competition confidently because he felt sure he would win.
2. The delay was very annoyed because we were in a hurry to reach there.
The delay was very annoying because we were in a hurry to reach there.
3. The amount of the people in the stadium was really surprising.
The number of the people in the stadium was really surprising
4. Does anybody in your family afraid of cockroaches?
Is anybody in your family afraid of cockroaches?.
5. There is a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
There are a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
c) Use the correct word or expression given in parentheses. (5)
1. The fire started (during / while) we were asleep.
The fire started while we were asleep
2. We must find out the (cause/ reason) for his absence from the meeting.
We must find out the reason for his absence from the meeting.
3. Can we (substitute/ replace) zinc for iron in this experiment?
Can we substitute zinc for iron in this experiment?
4. There is no mistake. I (assure / ensure) you that we have checked the invoice very carefully.
There is no mistake. I assure you that we have checked the invoice very carefully.
5 Mary is a very (conscious / conscientious worker, so you can rely on her.
Mary is a very conscientious worker so you can rely on her.
English (Comp) Paper A (2010) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
Kino’s face shone with prophesy, “My son willl read and open books, and my son will write and will know writing. And my son will make numbers, and these things will make us free because he will know - he will know and through him we will know.” The passage given above has been taken from chapter III of John Steinbeck’s The Pearl. Read it carefully and relate in your own words what happens thereafter until Kino holds Juana and says he fears everyone.
OR
“In the distance he could see three figures, two on foot and one on horseback. But he knew what they were, and a chill of fear went through him.’” The above lines have been taken from Chapter VI of John Steinbeck’s The Pearl. Relate in your own words what happens thereafter till the end of the chapter.
Q 2. Write a letter to a friend about a book you recently read. Explain to your friend why he / she must read it. (15)
Section B- (Summary and Comprehension)
Q 3. Summarise in your own words the following passage from John Steinbeck’s The Pearl. The summary must be in your own words. (15)
Kino’s people had sung of everything that happened or existed. The had made songs to the fishes, the sea in anger and to the sea in calm, to the light and the dark and the sun and the moon, and the songs were all in Kino and his people - every song that had ever been made, even the ones forgotten. And as he filled his basket the song was in Kino, and the beat of the song was his pounding heart as it ate oxygen from his held breath, and the melody of the song was the grey-green water and the little scuttling animals and the clouds of fish that flitted by and were gone. But in the song there was a secret little inner song hardly perceptible, but always there, sweet and secret and clinging, almost hiding in the counter melody, and this was the Song of the Pearl That Might Be, for every shell thrown in the basket might contain a pearl. Chance was against it but, but luck and gods might be for it. And in the canoe above him Kino knew Juana was making the magic of prayer, her face set rigid and her muscles hard to force the luck for the swollen shoulder of Coyotito. And because the need was great and the desire was great, the little secret melody of the pearl that might be was stronger this morning. Whole phrases of it came clearly and softly into the Song of the Undersea. (250)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions at the end of the passage. Your answers must be in your own words. (15)
The third great defect of our civilization is that it does not know what to do with its knowledge. Science has given us powers fit for gods, yet we use them like small children. For example we do not know how to manage our machines. Machines were made to be man’s servants, yet he has grown so dependant on them that they are in a fair way to become his master. Already most men spend most of their lives looking after and waiting upon machines. And the machines are very stern masters. They must be fed with coal, and given petrol to drink, and oil to wash with, and they must be kept at the right temperature. And if they do not get their meals when they expect them, they grow sulky and refuse to work, or burst with rage, and blow up, and spread ruin and destruction all around them. So we have to wait upon them very attentively and do all that we can to keep them in good temper. Already we find difficult either to work or play without machines, and a time may come when they will rule us together, just as we rule animals.
And this brings me to the point at which I asked “what do we do with all the time which the machines saved for us, and the new energy they have given us?” On the whole it must be admitted we do very little. For the most part we use overtime and energy to make more and better machines; but more and better machines will only give us still more time and still more energy, and what are we to do with them? The answer I think is that we should try to become more civilized. For the machines themselves, and the power which the machines have given , are not civilization but aids to civilization. But you will remember that we agreed at the beginning that being civilized meant making and liking beautiful things, thinking freely, and living rightly and maintaining justice equally between man and man. Man has a better chance today to do these things than he ever had before; he has more time, more energy, less to fear and to fight against. If he will give his time and energy which his machines has won for him to making more beautiful things, to finding more and more about the universe, to removing the causes of quarrels between nations, to discovering how to prevent poverty, then I think our civilization would undoubtedly be the greater, as it would be the most lasting that there has ever been.
Questions: (15)
1. In what sense, as the author says, have the machine become our masters?
2. The use of machine has brought us more leisure and more energy. But why does the author say that having more time and leisure has been a curse rather than a blessing?
3. What does exactly the author mean by ‘civilization’? Do you agree with the author?
4. What does the expression ‘making more beautiful things’ mean in the passage? Mention some of the beautiful things the author has mentioned?
5. What does the author say happens to machine if don’t give them coal to eat or petrol to drink?
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in correct English word order to make correct sentences. (5)
1. asked he what house me did I if the knew he with.
He asked me if I knew what he did with the house.
2. Air open the in I work to like.
I like to work in the open air..
3. years he four and last his the entire for family us are to known.
He and his entire family are known to us for the last four years
4. flowers rose favourite is my one of.
Rose is one of my favourite flowers.
5. times our difficult country very thorough passing is.
Our country is passing through difficult times.
b) Read the following sentences carefully ; correct them, and then rewrite them in your answer book. (5)
1. She did not break the glass you have given her.
She did not break the glass you had given her.
2. He has been holding the post since the last ten years.
He has been holding the post for the last ten years.
3. He did not know nothing about the news.
He did not know anything about the news.
4. Good manners reveals the real character of a person.
Good manners reveal the real character of a person.
5. One of friends are down with cold.
One of my friends is down with cold.
c) Choose the correct word/expression from within the options given in parentheses and write it down in the answer book. (5)
1. Economic prosperity has (effect/affect) on the life of every citizen.
Economic prosperity has effect on the life of every citizen.
2. (Later/ Letter) on all of us had fun .
Later on all of us had fun.
3. The house was very (quite/ quiet) after the guests left.
The house was very quiet after the guests left.
4. We need some more (stationery/stationary) for our office.
We need some more stationery for our office.
5 You have to prove your (metal/ mettle) to your boss.
You have to prove your mettle to your boss.
..
English (Comp) Paper A (2011) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
“And rage surged in Kino. He rolled up to his feet and followed her silently as she had gone and he could hear her quick steps going towards the shore.” These sentences have been taken from Chapter V of ‘The Pearl’ by. Relate in your own words what happened after this till the end of the chapter.
OR
“The trackers were long in coming, as thought they had trouble with the trail Kino had left. It was dusk when they came at last to the little pool.” These words have been taken from Chapter VI of The Pearl. Relate in your own words what happened after this till the end of the chapter.
Q 2. Write a letter to the Editor of the Frontier Post analysing the causes of the failure of such a large number of candidates in the B.A. English papers . (15)
Q 3. Summarise the following passage from The Pearl. In one third of its length. (15)
Kino has found the Pearl of the World. In the town, in little offices, sat the men who bought pearls from fishers. They waited in their chairs until the pearls came in, and then they cackled and fought and shouted and threatened until they reached the lowest price fisherman would stand. But there was a price below which they dared not go, for it had happened that a fisherman in despair had given his pearls to the church. And when the buying was over, these buyers sat alone and their finger played restlessly with the pearls, and they wished they owned the pearls. For there were not many buyers really -- there was only one, and he kept these agents in separate offices to give a semblance of competition. The news came to these men, and their eyes squinted and their finger-tips burned a little, and each thought how the patron could not live for ever and someone had to take his place. And each one thought how with some capital he could get a new start.
All manner of people grew interested in Kino - people with things to sell and people with favours to ask. Kino had found the Pearl of the World. The essence of the pearl mixed with the essence of men and a curious dark residue was precipitated. Every man suddenly became related to Kino’s pearl, and Kino’s pearl went into dreams, the speculations, the schemes, the plans, the futures, the wishes, the needs, the lusts, the hungers of everyone, and only one person stood in the way and that was Kino, so that he became curiously every man’s enemy. The news stirred up something infinitely black and evil in the town; the black distillate was like the scorpion, or like loneliness when love is withheld. The poison sacs of the town began to manufacture venom, and the town swelled and puffed with the pressure.
But Kino and Juana did not know these things. Because they were happy and excited they thought everyone shared their joy. Juan Tomas and Apolonia did, and they were the world too.
(350 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions at the end of the passage. Your answers must be in your own words. (15)
The ability to plan actions for which the reward is a long way off is an elaboration of the delayed response, and sociologists call it "postponement of gratification". It is a central gift that the human brain has to which there is no rudimentary match in animal brains until they have become quite sophisticated, well up in the evolutionary scale. Human development means that we are concerned in our early education with the postponement of decisions. Here I am saying something different from the sociologists. We have to put off the decision making process, in order to accumulate enough knowledge as a preparation for the future. That seems an extraordinary thing to say. But that is what childhood is about, that is what puberty is about, that is what youth is about.
I want to put my stress on the postponement of decision quite dramatically - and I mean the word literally. What is the major drama in the English language? It is Hamlet. What is Hamlet about? It is a play about a young man - a boy - who is faced with the first great decision of his life. And it is a decision beyond his reach: to kill the murderer of his father. It is pointless of the ghost to keep on nudging him and saying, "Revenge". The fact is that Hamlet as a youth is simply not mature. Intellectually or emotionally, he is not ripe for the act that he is asked to perform. And the whole play is an endless postponement of his decision while wrestling with himself.
The high point is in the middle of Act III. Hamlet sees the King at prayer. Stage directions are so uncertain here that he may even hear the King at prayers confessing his crime. And what does Hamlet say, “Now I might do it - pat!" But he does not do it; he is simply not ready for an act of that magnitude in boyhood. So at the end of the play Hamlet is murdered. But the tragedy is not that Hamlet dies; it is that he dies exactly when he is ready to become a great king.
Comprehension Questions
1. Why is it necessary for the youth to put off making important decisions?
2. According to the passage what is that makes man superior to animals?
3. According to the passage what is the sign of maturity?
4. Why does Hamlet not kill the King in the middle of Act III?
5. Why does the passage claim that Hamlet was ready to become a great king?
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in correct English word order to make correct sentences. (5)
1. radiation in space, there are, must fear, man, two sorts of
There are two sorts of radiation in space man must fear
2. a great, surrounded by, ocean, which, is, continent, a huge, is Antarctica
Antarctica is a huge continent surrounded by a .great ocean.
3. while, telephoned, out, were, people, you. Several.
Several people telephoned while you were out.
4. true, be, it, that, cannot, this, good, so, news
This news is so good that it cannot be true.
5. us, that, he, ever, comes, hardly, a pity, is, at our house, to see, it
It is a pity that he hardly ever comes to see us at our house...
b) Read the following sentences carefully; correct them, and then rewrite them in your answer book. (5)
1. Wheat is cultivating in autumn.
Wheat is cultivated in autumn.
2. They hate with each other.
They hate each other.
3. The class is consisted of twenty students.
The class consists of twenty students.
4. Thee boy jumped off the tram while it moved.
The boy jumped off the tram while it was moving.
5. Lucy climbed many a hills and never reaches the town.
Lucy climbed many a hill but never reached the town.
c) Choose the correct form of the words in the parentheses and write them down in your answer book. (5)
1. The mouse was (catch) in the trap.
The mouse was caught in trap...
3. The (tranquil) of the country was suddenly disturbed
The tranquillity of the country was suddenly disturbed.
4. A big black hairy spider (hung) by a thread from the ceiling above my head.
A big black hairy spider was hanging by a thread from the ceiling above my head.
4 The apathy of the general public as regards the recent political (develop) is obvious.
The apathy of the general public as regards the recent political development is obvious.
5 We were (awake) at three o’clock by a loud bang.
We were awakened at three o’clock by a loud ban
English (Comp) Paper A (2012) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
“The news of the approach of the processionran ahead, and in their dark little offices the pearl dealers stiffened and grew alert.” This sentence has been taken from Chapter IV of ‘The Pearl’ by. Relate in your own words what happened after this till the end of the point where Kino decides not to sell the pearl and leaves the office of the pearl buyers.
OR
“So carefully did she work that he heard only the slightest sound when she moved the fireplace stone. And then like a shadow she glided towards the door.” These sentences have been taken from Chapter V of The Pearl. Relate in your own words what happened after this till that point in the storywhere Kino tells Juan to go to the house and bring Coyotito and all the corn that they had.
Q 2. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper on the problem of unemployment among qualified doctors suggesting measures to deal with this problem. . (15)
Q 3. Summarise in your own words the following passage from The Pearl to about one third of its length. (15)
Then Juana steadied the boat while he climbed in. His eyes were shining with excitement, but in decency he pulled up his rock, then pulled up his basket of oysters and lifted them in. Juana sensed his excitement, but she pretended to look away. It is mot good to want a thing too much. It sometimes drives the luck away. You must want it just enough, and you must be very tactful with God or the gods. But Juana stopped breathing. Very deliberately Kino opened his short strong knife. He looked speculatively at the basket. Perhaps it would be better to open the oyster last. He took a small oyster from the basket, cut the muscle, searched the flesh, and threw it in the water. Then he seemed to see the great oyster for the first time. He squatted in the bottom of the canoe, picked up the shell and examined it. The flutes were shining black to brown, qne only a few small barnacles adhered to the shell. Now Kino was reluctant to open it. What he had seen, he knew, might be a reflection, a piece ofl flat shell accidentally drifted in or a complete illusion. In this gulf of uncertain light there wer more illusions than realities.
But Juana’s eyes were on him and she could not wait. She put her hand on Coyotito’s covered head. “Open it,” she said softly.
Kino deftly slipped his knife into the edge of the shell. Through the knife he could feel the muscle tighten hard. He worked the blade lever-wise and the closing muscle parted and the shell fell apart. The lip-like fleshe writhed up and then subsided. Kino lifted the flesh, and there it lay, the great pearl, perfect as the moon. It captured the light and refined it and gave it back in silver incadescence. It was large as a sea-gull’s egg. It was the greatest pearl in the world. (325 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions at the end. (15)
It takes the young writer a long time to become aware of what language really is as a medium of communication. He thinks he should be able to put down his meaning at once and be donewith it, and he put down it and releases his feelings, in language that is meaningless to anyone else. What he has to learn is that he can load almost any form of words with his meanings and be expressing himself but communicating nothing. He has to learn that language has grown naturally., out of the human need to communicate, that it belongs to all those who use it, and its communicative capabilities have developed to meet the general need, that it is most alive when it comes off the tongue, supported as it always is by the look and action of the speaker, that the tongue use of it is universal but that the written one of it is relatively rare. He must come to see that tongue use is filled with cliches which are the common counters best serving the general need. Words and phrases that come off his tongue made alive by the living presence of himself become on paper dead transcriptions. Somehow he must overcome the capacity of words to remain head symbols of meaning as they are in dictionary. He must breathe life them as he sets them on paper.
Comprehension Questions
1. According to the author how does a young writer express his meaning?
2. What must be avoided by a writer if he wants to be successful?
3. What cause the invention of language among the human beings?
4. How is spoken language different from the written one?
5. What is communication according to the author?
Q 5. Attempt sections (A), (B) and (C) below as directed:
(A) Arrange the following group of words in correct English word order to make correct sentences. (5)
1. looked at she told the I when truth me her daggers
She looked at me daggers when I told her the truth
2. using is long he brown pencil a.
He is using a long brown pencil.
3. fast we enough you going are for ?
Are we going fast enough for you?
4. merry so wonder Mary I why today is.
I wonder why Mary is so merry today?
5. it tell I you about can what?
What I can tell you about?
b) Correct the following sentences and rewrite them in your answer book. (5)
1. She did not ask any questions to him
She did not ask him any questions.
2. He went to Karachi for doing some business.
He went to Karachi for some business.
3. When this was searched it was found.
It was found when this was searched.
4. He was very angry when he found they left without him.
He was very angry when he found they had left without
6. It is incorrect to attribute that statement either to Ali or me.
It is incorrect to attribute that statement to Ali or me
c) Choose the correct word/expression from within the options given in the parentheses. (5)
1. Late (though/although) it is , we’ll stay a little longer.
Late though it is, we’ll stay a little longer
5. (For/As) he is only a boy, he is not allowed to smoke.
As he is a only a boy, he is not allowed to smoke..
6. He could do it (so as well/Just as well).
He could do it just as well.
4 He is not the man (whom/who) the police were looking for.
He is not the man whom the police are looking for.
5 Keep an eye on my bag while I (get/am getting) my ticket.
Keep an eye on my bag while I am getting my ticket.
.
Correct the following sentences:
1. The man said that there are plenty of seats available. were
2. He has been working in that firm since many years. for
3. He likes to study the history. history
4. The two nations have been quarrelling among themselves for many years. with one another
5. He can speak English, can he? can"t
6. The table was too heavy that I couldn’t move it. so heavy
7. I can’t speak English because I understand it. though
8. Let me to help you with your luggage.
9. I had a so great time that I didn’t want to go home.
10. The report is yet to write.
11. Fresh fruits and vegetables look very attractively.
12. I sometimes vex at his behaviour.
13. Very few towns in Pakistan is such big as Hyderabad.
14. Helen of Troy was beautifuller than any other woman.
15. A dictionary included the history of each word, to indicating its origin and development.
16. He said that I shall go as soon it is possible.
17. As nadir was driving, Gul sleeps in the back seat.
18. The lady which was here yesterday has gone to London.
19. After he has had supper he went to bed.
20. Amjad became panic-stricken from the thought of speaking before the class.
21. A pile of old newspapers were stacked in the basement.
22. I saw a cousin of me in the street this morning.
23. I have not to hand in my assignment last week.
24. A person who has good friends enjoy life more.
25. The boy jumped off the tram while it moved.
26. The poor old man shuffling down the road.
27. She had hurt her ankle and limped painful into the room.
28. He can only find one shoe, so he hopped across the room on one leg.
29. Now” he said that. “I have finished reading The Pearl.”
30. He did not knows she was a Pakistani until she said “Khuda Hafiz”.
31. My youngest brother was born on 3-15 a.m. at March 23 in 1970.
32. Who is the older child in the class?
33. They sat over the tree and ate their picnic lunch.
34. Shekila went to an evening class to learn when to sew.
35. I saw himself in the mirror.
36. Ahmad and Shekila have been married since two months.
Answers to Grammar Questions (on page 178-179)
1. The man said that there were plenty of seats available.
2. He has been working in that firm for many years.
3. He likes to study history.
4. The two nations have been quarrelling with each other for many years.
5. He can speak English, can’t he?
6. The table was so heavy that I could not move it. (Or) The table was too heavy for me to move.
7. I can’t speak English though / but I understand it.
8. Let me help you with your luggage.
9. I had so great a time that I didn’t want to go home.
10. The report is yet to be written.
11. Fresh fruit and vegetables look very attractive.
12. I am sometimes vexed at his behaviour.
13. Very few towns in Pakistan are as big as Hyderabad.
14. Helen of Troy was more beautiful than any other woman.
15. A dictionary includes the history of each word, indicating its origin and development.
16. He said “I should go as soon it is possible.” Or
17. As Nadir was driving, Gul was sleeping in the back seat.
18. The lady who was here yesterday has gone to London.
19. After he had had supper he went to bed.
20. Amjad became panic-stricken by the thought of speaking before the class.
21. A pile of old newspaper was stacked in the basement.
22. I saw a cousin of mine in the street this morning.
23. I did not have to hand in my assignment last week
24. A person who has good friends enjoys life more.
25. The boy jumped off the tram while it was moving.
26. The poor old man was shuffling down the road.
27. She had hurt her ankle and limped painfully into the room
28. He could only find one shoe, so he hopped across the room on one leg.
29. He said, “Now I have finished reading The Pearl.”
30. He did not know she was a Pakistani until she said “Khuda Hafiz”.
31. My youngest brother was born at 3-15 AM, on March 23, in 1970.
32. Who is the oldest child in the class?
33. They sat under the tree and ate their picnic lunch.
34. Shekila went to an evening class to learn how to sew.
35. .I saw myself in the mirror.
36. Ahmad and Shekila have been married for two months.
Jumbled Sentences
Correct the following sentences according to the most suitable word order.
Correct answers are given on Page 193-199
1. he said that he had seen already that movie.
2. your message he gave me this morning.
3. two years he has been in this country.
4. the light was so bright that we from time to time had to cover our eyes.
5. it was so cold that summer that we had to wear now and then our overcoats.
6. it hardly started to snow when the match had begun.
7. he English very well speaks.
8. Azhar a present got of course.
9. makes himself he useful.
10. he my father sends every month an account.
11. he could not a gun again use.
12. the red rather than the blue sports car he wants to buy.
13. tell me what for the journey I should take.
14. neither the students could study nor the teacher could.
15. he was a man old poor.
16. using is he a pencil long brown.
17. this a such is good story.
18. are we enough fast for you going?
19. he very much likes reading.
20. tell me what about the plan I should know.
21. I wondered was it going to happen when.
22. almost you managed it that time.
23. they but remember at a reasonable price can get often lodgings.
24. at the station by a brass brand and a crowd of people we were welcomed.
25. a collection of Chinese snuff boxes we found browsing in Mr. Betz's unusual shop.
26. the wind hardly began to howl in the valley when the sun had gone down.
27. the letter was written childishly in green ink lying on the table.
28. three children were hurt on their way to school by falling glass in the bus.
29. the porter was able to hardly carry my luggage.
30. I can understand what hardly ever he says.
31. at the door a man is there.
32. there that morning was done little work.
33. he closed the door behind him quietly.
34. very carefully printed has been the book.
35. he should have been left alone never.
36. on time he comes seldom to the lesson.
37. the fireplace of empty bottles built was by a neighbour.
38. I read at the library in a magazine about good manners an article.
39. neither could swim the children nor could I.
40. she was on the leg on the Monday in the doctor's office vaccinated.
41. your message this morning he gave me.
42. tell me the accident about what you can.
43. the soft I like rather than coarse and thick material.
44. we have for playing about too little time.
45. she a thick grey stick is using.
46. are they for you walking slowly enough?
47. he wanted the books to buy himself.
48. for two days as well as the son lived the father food without.
49. left with the other hunters the man then.
50. about the new law very angry were women of Rome.
51. for their families had to they find food.
52. want you do my room to clean?
53. for the deaf in other countries schools there soon were.
54. warm clothes needs and good boots explorer every cave.
55. digging a well a man I saw with a Roman nose.
56. on it I couldn't sleep so hard the bed that was.
57. they the rabbit out of the garden wanted to keep.
58. plenty of time to finish his science note-book he will have.
59. a very old recipe from it made was.
60. she had promised already the boy a watch for his birthday.
61. the same question they have asked everyone.
62. a new form the glorification of man since evolution became fashionable has taken.
63. by insuring everyone else except that our own we cannot insure prosperity.
64. less or more I wished to in the style of John Stuart Mill write until I was twenty one.
65. the police a reward of a hundred dollars gave the man
66. in matters of diversity a progress is condition cultural.
67. about the dangers of overconfidence for over an hour Professor Ahmad held forth.
68. the news a friend told me.
69. at me she looked daggers when the truth I told her.
70. so much time if you hadn't wasted beating the bush your answer would have been better around.
71. instead of writing it long hand if you type your report you can get better grade as a rule of thumb.
72. just about here you seem to have in your composition run out of ideas.
73. into the hedge had to run a cyclist coming along the road to avoid an imminent collision.
74. he was so excited he could think hardly.
75. three figures across the lawn towards the window were walking in deepening twilight.
76. his parents apparently never taught him anything.
77. to old and long-forgotten scenes by an effort we can indeed transport ourselves.
78. I want some bread white fresh.
79. Khalid's gloomy face Rehana watched through as the store they walked.
80. to gaze out of his office window from his tiresome writing he often turned.
81. bring me that warm in the basin water.
82. that in my long envelop drawer is for you.
83. the vase on the table green beautiful Chinese is broken.
84. it started to get dark as we were down going the mountain.
85. flying play in birds is the commonest form of play.
86. she agreed eagerly no more than usual.
87. and back got we when it was dark.
88. Martin says we in the car every Sunday go out used to.
89. please show me brown smart those snake-skin. shoes.
90. she was wearing a silk purple pretty dress at the wedding.
91. he was looking at French an interesting old painting.
92. just remember all the wonderful many other places we have seen together.
93. always with us the dog came for a walk.
94. bought a carved ivory beautiful figurine he in the shop.
95. the door that is whose black car big at American.
96. several we went times that climbing year. You have done as ever just as carelessly.
97. he put on an old shirt white cotton.
98. us that he ever comes hardly a pity is at house to our see it.
99. With geometry possesses two he missing book old pages text an.
100. owns German black he that car still big.
101. sleep nothing do they but will.
102. fascinating is a science Geology.
103. father her evening took flight Karachi to.
104. night call you last me did?
105. soon new factory the open will.
106. report have finished you your?
107. save, hopelessly, they, the, life, person’s, to, tried,
108. what, is, poem, about, I, like, its, imagery, the, beautiful
109. you, would, like, library, books, the, look, in the, at, to
110. us, that, he ever, comes, hardly, a pity, is, at our house, to see, it.
111. Spain of Hemmingway in his part life spent.
112. The we little gorillas know about is very fact.
113. radiation, in space, there are, must fear, man, two sorts of,
114. a great, surrounded by, ocean, which is, continent, a, huge, is, Antarctica.
115. while, telephoned, out, were, people, you, several.
116. True, be, it, that, cannot, this, good, is, so, news.
117. English the of life rest will be I studying for I think my sometimes.
118. reasonable if is car price the Khalid buy will the German
119. is book this the Zubair that about us told.
120. my last I thought moment come had.
121. burn you alive if one is hair hurt head my of he will
122. five within the students answers their down minutes written had
123. complex life passes time as more and more becomes.
124. forest the of king the is lion the
125. milk spilt over use no is it crying.
126. hours two by was late train the.
127. getting sun the hotter by day and hotter is day.
128. use milk it crying no over is spilt.
129. complex life passes time as more and more becomes
130. borrow may your please I pen
131. raw unloaded truck the materials the from were
132. done work much to there be is?
133. students questions detail answer in the should
134. half an hour plane delayed London our was for about at.
135. wanted John the English novel in course the
136. term paper economics Thursday I due by have in
137. Willis fairly in made good grades Algebra.
138. Orson fastest certainly two of the players was the
139. mother the invention of necessity is.
140. bitten shy twice once.
141. the cow though is milk white black its is
142. calls pot the black the kettle
143. Walking life’s shadow but a
144. he chair the broke arm of the
145. they her behind criticised her back
146. I have been up to my ears in work these days.
147. Aliya good eye design beauty in for has a
148. speak face him should you to face to.
149. write I have over to all again might it
150. told to him it would be she for her that go impossible
151. reply I for your wait patiently will
152. out Peter yesterday found only
153. are help you to me out willingly?
154. questioned police must he the by been have
155. ends well all is that well
156. away rotten threw he apple the
157. drowning the saved be child from must
158. late never better than
159. reply I for wait will patiently your evening until
160. is the he by do to himself able work
161. shall the dress to which party I wear tomorrow?
162. him to face to should face speak you.
163. you letter can my please as soon as answer
164. work able himself to do by He the is
165. answer as soon as please my can letter you
166. interfere don’t plan with their intend I to
167. his brother the army joined like Peter has
168. wear I party which to the dress shall?
169. asked he what house me did I if the knew he with.
170. Air open the in I work to like.
171. years he four and last his the entire for family us are to known.
172. flowers rose favourite is my one of.
173. times our difficult country very thorough passing is.
Answers to Jumbled Sentences (Page 182-190)
1. He said that he had already seen that movie.
2. He gave me your message this morning
3. He has been in this country for two years.
4. The light was so bright that we had to cover our eyes from time to time.
5. It was so cold that summer that we had to wear our overcoats now and then.
6. Hardly had the cricket match begun when it started to snow.
7. He speaks English very well.
8. Of course, Azhar got a present.
9. He makes himself useful.
10. He sends my father an account every month.
11. He could not use a gun again.
12. He wants to buy the red rather than the blue sports car.
13. Tell me what I should take for the journey.
14. Neither the students could study, nor could the teacher.
15. He was a poor old man.
16. He is using a long brown pencil.
17. This is such a good story.
18. Are we going fast enough for you?
19. He likes reading very much.
20. Tell me what I should know about the plan.
21. I wondered when it was going to happen.
22. You almost managed it that time.
23. But remember they can often get lodgings at a reasonable price.
24. We were welcomed at the station by a brass brand and a crowd of people.
25. Browsing in Mr. Betz's shop, we found an unusual collection of Chinese snuff boxes.
26. Hardly had the sun gone down when the wind began to howl in the valley.
27. On the table was lying a letter childishly written in green ink.
28. Three children were hurt by falling glass in the bus on their way to school.
29. The porter was hardly able to carry my luggage.
30. I can hardly ever understand what he says.
31. There is a man at the door.
32. There was little work done that morning.
33. He closed the door quietly behind him.
34. The book has been very carefully printed.
35. He should never have been left alone.
36. He seldom comes to the lesson on time.
37. The fireplace was built of empty bottles by a neighbour.
38. I read an article about good manners in a magazine at the library.
39. She was vaccinated on the leg in the doctor’s office on Monday.
40. Neither the children could swim, nor could I.
41. He gave me your message this morning.
42. Tell me about the accident what you can.
43. I like the soft rather than the coarse and thick material.
44. We have too little time for playing about.
45. She is using a thick grey stick.
46. Are they walking slowly enough for you?
47. He wanted to buy the books himself.
48. For two days the father as well as the son lived without food.
49. The man then left with the other hunters.
50. The women of Rome were very angry about the new law.
51. They had to find food for their families.
52. Do you want to clean my room?
53. Soon there were schools for the deaf in other countries.
54. Every cave explorer needs warm clothes and good boots.
55. I saw a man with a Roman nose digging a well.
56. The bed was so hard that I couldn't sleep on it.
57. They wanted to keep the rabbit out of the garden.
58. He will have plenty of time to finish his science notebook.
59. It was made from a very old recipe.
60. They have asked everyone the same question.
61. She had already promised the boy a watch for his birthday.
62. The glorification of man has taken a new form since evolution became fashionable.
63. We cannot insure our own prosperity except by insuring that of every one else.
64. I wished to write more or less in the style of John Stuart Mill until I was twenty one.
65. The police gave the man a reward of a hundred dollars.
66. Diversity is a condition of progress in cultural matters.
67. Professor Ahmad held forth for over an hour about the dangers of overconfidence.
68. A friend told me the news.
69. She looked daggers at me when I told her the truth.
70. Your answer would have been better if you hadn't wasted so much time beating around the bush.
71. As a rule of thumb, you can get better grade if you type your report instead of writing it long hand.
72. In your composition, you seem to have run out of ideas just about here.
73. A cyclist coming along the road had to run into the hedge to avoid an imminent collision.
74. He was so excited he could hardly think.
75. In deepening twilight three figures were walking across the lawn towards the window.
76. Apparently his parents never taught him anything.
77. Indeed, by an effort, we can transport ourselves to old and long-forgotten scenes.
78. Rehana watched Khalid's gloomy face as they walked through the store.
79. He often turned from his tiresome writing to gaze out of the office window.
80. I want some white fresh bread.
81. Bring me that warm water in the basin
82. That long envelop in my drawer is for you.
83. The green beautiful Chinese vase on the table is broken.
84. It started to get dark as we were going down the mountain.
85. The commonest form of play in birds is flying play.
86. She agreed no more eagerly than usual.
87. And when we got back, it was dark.
88. Martin says we used to go out in the car every Sunday.
89. Please show me those brown smart snake-skin shoes.
90. She was wearing a purple pretty silk dress at the wedding.
91. He was looking at an old interesting French painting.
92. Just remember all the many other wonderful places we have seen together.
93. The dog always came with us for a walk.
94. He bought a beautiful carved ivory figurine in the shop.
95. Whose is that big black American car at the door?
96. We went climbing several times that year.
97. Whose is that big black American car at the door?
98. You have done just as carelessly as ever.
99. He put on an old white cotton shirt.
100. He still owns that big black German car.
101. They will do nothing but sleep.
102. Geology is a fascinating science.
103. Her father took an evening flight to Karachi.
104. Did you call me last night?
105. The new factory will soon open.
106. Have you finished your report?
107. They hopelessly tried to save the person’s life.
108. What I like about the poem is its beautiful imagery.
109. Would you like to look at the books in the library?
110. It is a pity that he hardly ever comes to see us at our house.
111. Hemmingway spent part of his life in Spain.
112. The fact is we know very little about gorillas.
113. There are two sorts of radiation in space man must fear.
114. Antarctica is a great continent surrounded by a huge ocean.
115. Several people telephoned while you were out,
116. This news is so good that it cannot be true.
117. Sometimes I think I will be studying English for the rest of my life.
118. If the price is reasonable, Khalid will buy the German car.
119. This is the book that Zubair told us about.
120. I though my last moment had come.
121. He will burn you alive if one hair of my head is hurt.
122. The students had written down their answers within five minutes.
123. As time passes, life becomes more and more complex
124. The lion is the king of the forest.
125. It is no use crying over spilt milk.
126. The train was late by two hours.
127. The sun is getting hotter and hotter day by day.
128. It is no use crying over spilt milk.
129. As time passes, life becomes more and more complex
130. May I borrow your pen, please?
131. The raw materials were unloaded from the truck.
132. Is there much work to be done?
133. Students should answer the questions in detail.
134. Our plane was delayed for about half an hour at London.
135. John wanted the English novel in the course.
136. I have term paper in Economics due by Thurseday
137. Willis made fairly good grades in Algebra.
138. Orson was certainly fastest of the two players.
139. Necessity is the mother of invention.
140. Once bitten, twice shy.
141. Though the cow is black its milk is white.
142. The kettle calls the pot black.
143. Life’s but a walking shadow.
144. He broke the arm of the chair.
145. They criticised her behind her back.
146. I up to have been my ears these days in work
147. Aliya has a good eye for beauty in design.
148. You should speak face to face to him
149. I might have to write it all over again..
150. She told him that it would be impossible for her to go.
151. I will patiently wait for your replyt.
152. Peter found out only yesterday..
153. Are you are to help me out willingly?
154. He must have been questioned by the police.
155. All is well that ends well.
156. He threw away the rotten apple.
157. The child must be saved from drowning.
158. Better late than never.
159. He is able to do the work by himself.
160. Please answer my letter as soon as you can.
161. I don’t intend to interfere with their plan.
162. Peter like his brother has joined the army.
163. Which dress shall I wear to the party?
164. I will patiently wait for your reply until evening.
165. Is he able to do the work by himself?
166. Which dress shallI I wear to the party?.
167. He should speak to you face to face.
168. Please answer my letter as soon as you can.
169. He asked me if I knew what he did with the house.
170. I like to work in the open air.
171. He and his entire family are known to us for the last four years
172. Rose is one of my favourite flowers.
173. Our country is passing through difficult times.
Rewrite the following sentences after placing the words (in brackets) at their appropriate positions.
Answers are given on Page 201
1 They had intended to leave the hotel. (early in the morning)
2 His work is certain to have been written. (badly)
3 In spite of the accident, he managed to reach his destination. (on time)
4 The lorry driver backed up the street. (carefully)
5 The storm blew over the town for several hours but did little damage. (furiously)
6 The Government put down the rebellion after a long struggle. (finally)
7 She passed over the trivial errors and concentrated on correcting the worst mistakes. (wisely)
8 There has been a storm like this one in March before. (never)
9 The situation in the country worried the politicians. (a great deal)
10 She goes to spend Sunday with her mother who is old and blind. (each week)
11 They have been mending the road since last week. (there)
12 Aslam never takes any suggestions that I make. (at all, seriously)
13 That story about him is unfounded in my opinion. (completely)
14 He usually comes on Saturday but he did not have the opportunity. (always)
15 The doctor arrived to save the child's life. (Just in time)
Answers to Adverb Positions (on page 200)
1. They had intended to leave the hotel early in the morning.
2. His work is certain to have been badly written.
3. In spite of the accident, he managed to reach his destination on time.
4. The lorry driver carefully backed up the street.
5. The storm blew furiously over the town for several hours but did little damage.
6. The Government finally put down the rebellion after a long struggle.
7. She wisely passed over the trivial errors and concentrated on correcting the worst mistakes.
8. There has never been a storm like this one in September before.
9. The situation in the country worried the politicians a great deal.
10. Each week she goes to spend Sunday with her mother who is old and blind.
11. They have been mending the road there since last week.
12. Aslam never at all takes seriously any suggestions that I make.
13. That story about him is completely unfounded in my opinion.
14. He usually comes on Saturday but he did not always have the opportunity.
15. The doctor arrived Just in time to save the child's life.
Rewrite the following sentences by putting the given adverbs at the beginning of your sentence. Make any other changes that are necessary.
Answers are given on Page 203
1. You should not go under any circumstances.
Begin: Under no circumstances ---
2. I have never felt so angry in my whole life.
Begin: Never in ......
3. You rarely see so many British ships in the sea.
Begin: Rarely .........
4. She not only plays but she composes as well.
Begin: Not only .........
5. I did not realise until then how much she wanted to go.
Begin: Not until then .........
6. I realised only later what he was trying to achieve.
Begin: Only much later ...
7. He had scarcely had time to take his coat off when the phone rang. Begin: Scarcely ...
8. We had no sooner said yes than they ran upstairs to pack. Begin: No sooner ...
9. I have begun to think about politics only recently.
Begin: Only recently ...
10. I have seldom heard such rubbish.
Begin: Seldom ...
11. We could not talk frankly until the others had left.
Begin: Not until ...
12. My friend comes here. Begin: Here ...
13. You will be able to extend your visa only in special circumstances. Begin: Only in ...
14. The sun rose up. Begin: Up ...
15. The wind went down. Begin: Down ...
16. The tin rolled over and broke a tea cup. Begin: Over ...
17. Your car stood there. Begin: There
Answers to Negative Adverbs at the Beginning (Page 202)
1. Under no circumstances should you go.
2. Never in my whole life have I felt so angry.
3. Rarely do you see so many British ships in the harbour.
4. Not only does She play but she composes as well.
5. Not until then did I realise how much she wanted to go.
6. Only much later did I realise what he was trying to achieve.
7. Scarcely had he had time to take his coat off when the phone rang.
8. No sooner had we said yes than they ran upstairs to pack.
9. Only recently have I begun to think about politics.
10. Seldom have I heard such rubbish.
11. Not until the others had left could we talk frankly.
12. Here comes my friend.
13. Only in special circumstances will you be able to extend your visa
14. Up rose the sun.
15. Down went the wind.
16. Over rolled the tin and broke a tea cup.
17. There stood your car.
Change the Voice of the Following Sentences.
Answers are on Page 206-7
1. He must inform us when he is leaving.
2. I might be given an assignment. ( by the teacher)
3. The students should respect the teachers.
4. You would admire her for her courage.
5. The principal will visit you tomorrow.
6. A message may be conveyed to you tonight. (by her)
7. He had to answer the phone all day.
8. We were to be informed by them about the meeting.
9. They needn't report the case to the police.
10. Someone has left the door open.
11. Someone had opened the safe.
12. We have not informed them yet.
13. They have recently painted their old house.
14. You haven't asked him any questions yet.
15. Somebody has already closed the door.
16. Has anybody answered the phone call?
17. Hasn't he started the new institute yet?
18. The clerk is typing the letter right now.
19. I am polishing my shoes now.
20. Many parties are contesting the elections.
21. The students were regularly taking their annual exams.
22. The meal was being cooked in the kitchen.
23. Higher wages might be demanded by the low paid workers.
24. Are you selling your new car?
25. Is he buying the old car back?
26. Wasn't he asking rather personal questions from her?
27. People don't speak English in France.
28. He does not sell the new houses.
29. The Embassy didn't allow her a visa.
30. Did he inform you about the accident?
31. Why did she dismiss the servant?
32. Do they invite you to their parties?
33. Where did they store fresh fruit?
34. When do you visit your parents?
35. People admire this picture much.
36. One uses milk for making butter.
37. Someone wants you to help lay the table.
38. They still deny women the right of vote.
39. They held a reception in his honour.
40. They ordered the prisoner to stand up.
41. He requested the stranger to leave.
42. An unseen hand opened the window.
43. The examiner set many difficult questions in the paper.
44. A guide pointed out the pyramids to us.
45. Poverty drove him to desperation.
46. The stone struck him in the shoulder.
47. The fire destroyed a valuable painting.
48. Unkind remarks easily upset me.
49. No one has slept in this room for years.
50. Nobody answered my questions properly.
51. No one could solve this problem so easily.
52. Nobody has ever spoken to me like that.
53. No one informed my about the accident.
Answers to Change of Voice (on Page 204-5)
1. We must be informed when he is leaving.
2. The teacher might give me an assignment.
3. The teachers should be respected by the students..
4. She would be admired by you for her courage.
5. You will be visited by the principal tomorrow.
6. She may convey you a message tonight.
7. The phone had to be answered all day.
8. They were to inform us about the meeting.
9. The case needn't be reported to the police.
10. The door has been left open.
11. The safe had been opened.
12. They have not been informed yet.
13. Their old house has been recently painted.
14. He hasn't been asked any questions yet.
15. The door has already been closed.
16. Has the phone call been answered?
17. Hasn't the new institute been started yet?
18. The letter is being typed right now.
19. My shoes are being polished now.
20. The elections are being contested by many parties.
21. The annual exams were being regularly taken by the students.
22. She was cooking meal in the kitchen.
23. The low paid workers might demand higher wages.
24. Is your new car being sold?
25. Is the old car being bought back?
26. Wasn't rather personal questions being asked from her?
27. English is not spoken in France.
28. The new houses are not sold by him.
29. She was not allowed a visa by the Embassy.
30. Were you informed about the accident?
31. Why was the servant dismissed?
32. Are you invited to their parties?
33. Where was fresh fruit stored by them?
34. When are your parents visited by you?
35. This picture is much admired by the people.
36. Milk is used for making butter.
37. You are wanted to help lay the table.
38. Women are still denied the right of vote.
39. A reception was held in his honour.
40. The prisoner was ordered to stand up.
41. The stranger was requested to leave.
42. The window was opened by an unseen hand.
43. Many difficult questions were set in the paper.
44. The pyramids were pointed out to us by a guide.
45. He was driven to desperation by poverty.
46. He was struck in the shoulder by the stone.
47. A valuable painting was destroyed by the fire.
48. I am easily upset by unkind remarks.
49. This room has not been slept in for years.
50. My questions were not properly answered.
51. This problem could not be solved so easily.
52. I have never been spoken to like that.
53. I was not informed about the accident.
Correct the following sentences. Note: The words which need to be changed in each sentence have been underlined. These words are to be left out and replaced with those shown in brackets after each sentence.
1. It is such a long time ago I read that story that I have forgotten what it is about. (has been - since)
2. You'd better take an umbrella with you so that it rains. (in case)
3. The man which you spoke to yesterday is coming to tea. (that)
4. Don't come except I tell you to come. (unless/until)
5. Thirty copies of the book were bought so as each boy should have one. (so that)
6. Contributions to computer technology are any longer confined to any one country. (no)
7. There is no longer a substantial agreement on all but several issues. (a few)
8. The lawyer gave the niece the detail of his uncle's will. (her)
9. She won't marry until she finds anybody rich and handsome. (somebody)
10. Give the book to whichever comes without one. (whoever)
11. Mine driving did not overjoy my father. (My)
12. If everybody squeezes in the car no one of you will have to walk. (none)
13. We accuse people for doing wrong. (of)
14. This was Amjad's first attempt in English composition. (at)
15. Have they made any inquires after me. (about)
16. There was a quarrel for the division of the stolen goods. (over)
17. He cooked nice food to her and went for the kitchen.
18. He went to the kitchen and cooked nice food for her.
19. She cannot find her new party dress so she wore an old one. (could not)
20. If they leave at seven they were here by eight. (will be)
21. What influence does a good father have in his children? (over)
22. I play bridge tonight with Aslam and Salam. (am going to play)
23. I can't get into the house because I had forgotten my keys. (couldn't)
24. As she is climbing the ladder, it slipped side- ways and she fell off it. (was climbing)
25. He can drive a car when he was eighteen. (could)
26. Owing to the strike, trains might be delayed. (may)
27. The officer did what he may have done and was commended for it. (should)
28. In two months’ time we are able to give you the results. (shall be)
29. My hens often flew over the wall and lay eggs in my neighbour's house. (fly)
30. Saleem kept on muttering that he hasn't been treated very well by his in-laws. (hadn't been)
31. They had taken off the wheel of the car but won't mend the punctured tyre. (hadn’t mended)
32. Last year he broke his leg. Otherwise he may have been an outstanding athlete. (might)
33. I wish you had told me you were coming to London. If I knew you wouldn't have had to stay in a hotel. (had known)
34. This telegram has just arrived and the boy waited in case you want to send a reply. (is waiting)
35. If he goes into the field, the bull chased him. (will chase)
36. I have given you the money, didn't I? (haven't)
37. If he worked more slowly he won't make so many mistakes. (wouldn't)
38. If I had realized that traffic lights were red, I will stop. (would have stopped)
39. If they would hang the picture lower, people would be able to see it. (hung / had hung)
40. I wouldn't have taken your umbrella if I have known that it was the only one you had. (had)
41. But you would not act on it, were you? (would)
42. They have often wanted to go, shouldn't they? (haven't)
43. It can't go on like this, was it? (can)
44. He used to be able to eat it, did he? (didn't he)
45. There was easy to understand why he has not come back. (It is)
46. There are a lot to be said for your point of view. (is)
47. There was no time for us to visit the Museum now. (is)
48. He has just come into a fortune. (across)
49. It seemed you are really interested in the question. (seems)
50. I won't tell you my secret unless you will promised not to tell anyone. (promise)
51. When I arrived in the meeting, the first speaker had just finished speaking and the audience clapped. (were clapping)
52. My father will be furious when he will see what you have done. (sees)
53. I had to repeat the message twice before the student understand it. (understood)
54. I could easily have come if you let me know. (had let)
55. It is the same kind of festival in several towns at this time of the year. (There)
56. The new government has brought round many changes. (about)
57. The prisoner broke out under questioning. (down)
58. He will be able to come while he has finished his work. (as soon as)
59. So much people came that many did not get into the hall. (many)
60. He spoke to the chairman myself. (himself)
61. The supply of water soon gave away. (out)
62. You may neither do the work today, or do it tomorrow. (either)
63. She wants to invited to the party. (be invited)
64. In his telegram, John suggests to Anne to marry in June. (marrying)
65. He would have seen him if he had been here, would he? (wouldn't he)
66. John is promoted to the Paris office for two years. (has been promoted)
67. However it was impossible to get a word out of the doctor, Zubaida did not give in. (Although)
68. Even you were surprised by something I could tell you. (would be surprised)
69. She usedn't to visit New York so often, used she? (did she)
70. Salim makes the point that women do not have to work supporting a family. (to support)
71. Martin seems to think it will have been very nice to have lived in the 19th century. (might)
72. Psychiatrists seem to be unable to prevent people to drink. (from drinking)
73. If you would happen to dream in colour, then the influence on the basic interpretation of a dream is one of emotion. (should)
74. I shall take the boat out unless it is windy or not. (whether)
75. At last you are given the freedom to choose which trap you are to allow yourself fall into. (to fall)
76. Some firm executives give cars by their companies. (are given)
77. Some members of the Assembly complained from increased military expenditure. (of)
78. Richard said, "Would I have a look at one, please?" (Might)
79. Haven't you got nothing else to wear except that? (anything)
80. She has been here for the end of last week. (since)
81. All most people had to think about was where the next meal will come from. (would)
82. Some teachers earn extra money to act as consultants for commercial firms. (by acting)
83. If everyone takes a little more exercise, then we could save more life years. (were to take)
84. It would be wise to have it X-rayed. You must have fractured a bone. (might)
85. You knew that you knew what it was but you haven't dared drag it into the open. (didn't dare to)
86. No one despite high their standards, can claim to be absolutely pure. (now matter how)
87. Despite it was three or four meters away, the prisoner could see the cage was divided into two compartments. (Since)
88. A local chemist suggested her to see a doctor. (that she should see)
89. You needn't to come tomorrow, it is a holiday. (come)
90. Amin feels you haven't got to lower your standard just because everyone else do. (has done so)
91. If one dreams on falling, this indicates insecurity. (of)
92. Do you prefer being on your own than to be with a large crowd? (to being)
93. By making decisions, do you make them quickly of your own accord? (While)
94. I mean I am so busy watching it, wondering whether the man wins. (will win)
95. If a person has stopped to breath he needs artificial respiration at once. (breathing)
96. If you put your ear close to nose and mouth you can hear air passing in and out of throat. (could)
97. He insists on going despite he was told not to. (although)
98. She must leave home at 8 A.M. every morning to reach her office in time. (has to)
99. It wont' be possible but I have not any money. (since)
100. Javaid borrowed 14,000 pounds by the bank with which to buy his house. (from - to)
101. Well, the thing I must not be is late for my next appointment so we will go in now, let's? (shall we)
102. Azhar's flat in Rome had been built in May. (was)
103. He can go on holiday so that he finishes his work first. (provided)
104. I shan't play even the captain asks me. (unless)
105. Don't walk on the road so that you get run over. (lest)
106. He left the party early lest he could catch the last train home. (so that)
107. Please don't leave the room so you are called. (unless)
108. Except she was ill, she continued to work. (although)
109. All though the last one finished the race on time. (but)
110. I went. John, nevertheless, remained at home. (however)
111. No one may leave except they have finished. (unless)
112. Except it is getting late, you must come in. (As)
113. You must visit us unless you are able to. (whenever)
114. He will not go to the office while the summer is over. (till)
115. Azhar was not listening; nor Javaid was. (however)
116. While that he is honest and hard working, there is no reason the company should give him a raise. (Except)
117. It is no popular belief; whatever I think it true. (nevertheless)
118. I shan't be able to join the party such as I should like to. (though)
119. The police accused him for being a thief. (of)
120. He didn’t stay any longer because what happened. (after)
121. He was not capable to swim far. (of swimming)
122. However you do, do not tell him that I told you. (Whatever)
123. The comedian made the audience to be laughing. (laugh)
124. He was frightened at being hurt. (of)
125. To be acquiring a fortune is not easy. (Acquiring)
126. He did not want to spend money to buy it. (on buying)
127. So they are going to try to trick me, would they? (aren't)
128. He expected included among those chosen to play in final match. (to be included)
129. He played more badly than anyone else. (worse)
130. "Don't you ever get bored in the country?" "No, I do." (No, I don't)
131. Are you pleased to number him in your friends? (among)
132. There is a long time since he died. (It has been)
133. He likes coffee far too much that he often drinks it to excess. (so)
134. We ran out of water within two miles from the oasis. (of)
135. He cannot sing as good as I had thought. (so)
136. She is so proud that she considers most people as beyond her notice. (beneath)
137. The apples were not hardly ripe enough to use today. (nearly)
138. We shall agree to it much more readier if you are prepared to come too. (readily)
139. Are you enough tall to get me that book from the top shelf. (tall enough)
140. In no account must you do it? (on)
141. Your sister has a quite incredibly beautiful voice. (rather)
142. That child rather nearly caused an accident. (very)
143. He was obstinate: the more his mother insisted so less willingly would he do any thing. (the)
144. The judge believed that the boy was a plenty reliable witness. (fairly)
145. They have not come to the village since more than two years. (for)
146. It was quite from mistake that he did not come (by)
147. We have got enough orders by hand to keep the factory busy for months. (in)
148. I ran out of petrol within two miles from/ off/ to the next town. (of)
149. The new manager is quite a kind person from/ in/ by heart. (at)
150. We shouted good-byes till they were outside hearing. (beyond)
151. I do not believe in buying goods for credit. (on)
152. We did not arrive on time to save him. (in)
153. Don't you think his ideas are rather after/ past/ beyond the time? (behind)
154. The police have a wide range of crimes to deal in/ at/ about. (with)
155. The members argued on it for some time but eventually agreed. (about)
156. After some hesitation she decided on/ about wear the blue suit rather than the red one. (on wearing)
157. He was convicted to/ by/ for theft at the end of last month. (of)
158. Jim was promoted by/ for passing his MA examination. (on)
159. The greedy boy snatched the sweets of his small sister. (from)
160. Some foreigners are required to register with the police at entering England. (on)
161. The rich old woman made a new will leaving all her money in/ for a cat's home. (to)
162. I shan't go out so it’s raining. (if)
163. He must run fast though/ so that he wants to catch the train. (if)
164. He is going to leave as someone stops him. (unless)
165. The MP argued on it was ridiculous to have border between England and Scotland. (that)
166. The teacher won't dismiss the class for it is time to go home. (until)
167. Mary has not a bicycle unless she can not go out riding with her friends today. (so)
168. The student did not appear to have much understanding in the principles involved. (of)
169. He did not see the film though he could not discuss it. (so)
170. Close the door if the cat will get out. (or else)
171. You mustn’t eat these apples unless they are unripe. (in case)
172. You needn't coming tomorrow: it's a holiday. (come)
173. Do not do that for you hurt yourself. (lest)
174. His wife couldn't cook so as he cooked instead. (consequently)
175. She has not seen Paris; nor so have her parents. (nor)
176. Is he a special friend of your? (yours)
177. He raised a lot of objections but rather I felt he really wanted to come. (nevertheless)
178. So soon as he has remedied their grievances they will behave better. (Once)
179. He must have remembered me; otherwise he would not have recognized me. (or else)
180. This is just how we had expected. Neither was late. (as)
181. The both ripe and good looking apples were taken to the market. (The)
182. He was very much cast up by his loss. (down)
183. They gave up every spare time they had to help the flood victims. (any)
184. He asked all the passer by. (passers)
185. Who they wanted was to see the painting, not the painter. (what)
186. Don't you want to buy any furnitures for the house? (furniture)
187. In this letters there is a good news about your son. (some)
188. I am sorry I cannot find none of the two pictures you want to see. (neither).
189. She said that I and he were good for nothing. (he and I)
190. It is expected that the hospital had been completed by next June. (will be)
191. He is so good as his father. (as)
192. The only person who is experienced enough to climb in bad weather was the village school master (that was)
193. The older you are most difficult it is to learn things by heart. (the more)
194. John's performance was definitely superior than Peter's. (to)
195. He refuses going now. (to go)
196. I fought for country and neither did my father before me. (so)
197. He asked was it how far to the next village. (how far it was)
198. Please explain what I ought do in order to enter for the competition. (have to)
199. Shining down out of a blue sky, they were burnt by the sun. (the sun burnt their pale skins)
200. The boy is even more intelligent from his clever friend. (than)
201. I have studied English for last year. (since)
202. I shall have to start work so soon as I can after leaving hospital. (as)
203. I thought that the prettiest one from all was the last one. (of)
204. The entire spectators applauded his performance. (All the)
205. He applied for the job despite his qualifications were poor. (although)
206. The doctor was very annoyed of the patient who came late. (with)
207. I met the manager after he was coming out of his office. (when)
208. Is the tea so cool for you to drink? (cool enough)
209. You can stay until you want to. (as long as)
210. He had as soon arrived than he demanded a meal. (no sooner)
211. They hadn't gone very far while they met an old man. (when)
212. Don't trouble to change; come just so you are. (as)
213. Make a note of it so that you forget. (lest)
214. She was very anxious for you visiting her. (to visit)
215. He went there and too did Aslam. (so)
216. He is very/ so old to do that kind of work. (too)
217. Of all the countries that I have seen so far, Switzerland is more beautiful. (the most)
218. Our teacher got cross with me and then with Salma. She said that her and me were nuisances. (she and I)
219. If you had asked me, I had helped you. (would have)
220. Cats are the least affectionate animals than dogs. (less)
221. This street is not wide than the street you live on. (wider)
222. The only surgeon which is qualified. enough to do the operation is out of the country. (who)
223. We will stay outside until it will rain. (rains)
224. If the telephone rang while I am out please answer it. (rings)
225. They are going to the beach but I don't. (I'm not)
226. He did not allow me going. (to go)
227. If you study you would pass your examination. (studied)
228. They made her to be singing a song. (sing)
229. He doesn't want to study Maths and she doesn't too. (either)
230. Are you still suffering by the effects of the accident? (from)
231. At first the people of Europe and America approved in the attempt to secure justice. (of)
232. It was quite from mistake that she didn't come. (by)
233. Wait when the light changes to green. (till)
234. I will have finished on the time you get back. (by)
235. Late although it is, we'll stay a little longer. (though)
236. Because he is only a boy, he is not allowed to smoke. (since)
237. He could do it just as well. (so)
238. She hasn't written when she went away. (since)
239. Until he had supper, he went to bed. (After)
240. He hasn't read the book yet and so have I. (neither)
241. They enjoyed the concert and so we did. (did we)
242. Whom I wanted was to see a play, not a film. (What)
243. I suppose that you will say next that he is also just so stubborn as a mule. (as)
244. My car is just so old as yours. (as)
245. The aristocrats were not heavily taxed as if they were very wealthy. (although)
246. He's not the man whom the police were looking for. (that)
247. They did not know that he was strongest of the two men. (stronger)
248. Keep an eye on my bag while I shall get my ticket. (am getting)
249. She can speak French but her husband could. (couldn't)
250. He'd better leave it, wouldn't he? (didn't )
251. If I receive your message, I would have come at once. (had received)
252. The teacher did not let him to do it. (do)
253. And oddly enough her son is worse student in the class. (the worst)
254. I'm sure you did what you ought have done. (should)
255. If I have time tomorrow, I went shopping with you. (will go)
256. The world literature is greatly indebted by the imaginative genius of the Greeks. (to)
257. With more care this will never have happened. (would)
258. Aren't there two days since he died? (Isn't it)
259. The truth of this statement is widely acceded. (acceded to)
260. The peasants themselves were so ignorant and wretched to revolt. (too)
261. Even though there is a fixed amount of work for doing the time taken to do it may vary. (to be done)
262. If I am you, I wouldn't mention it to her. (were)
263. All these problems and difficulties raised because of the enclosure. (arose)
264. They now needed the money so as they could buy goods. (that)
265. Any arch will collapse unless the keystone is removed. (once)
266. Henry had now nothing to depend but on his garden. (on except)
267. During I was along the deck, I glanced at the wooden rail. (while)
268. The teacher didn't arrive on time to take the class. (in)
269. If anything goes wrong, he would try to knife the two guards. (went)
270. When a man would be forced to sell his labour, he became less independent. (was)
271. There he lied it on his own bed and covered it with his blanket. (laid)
272. The Trojans were unable to reach Italy despite the fury of the gales. (because of)
273. If they have buried me in an open grave, I shall be able to escape. (bury)
274. Aenas was destined for founding his kingdom in Italy. (to found)
275. A large man in a blue uniform was sat on a stool behind an untidy desk. (sitting)
276. He was very obstinate: the more his mother insisted more willingly would he do anything. (the less)
277. Romanticism often treats for horror, mystery, passion and deeds of violence. (of)
278. This dilemma is not new; it has been always. (always existed)
279. I looked out over again the grey sea. (again over)
280. He must have been sleeping; or else he would have heard the shot. (otherwise)
281. She can't teach as good as I had thought. (so well)
282. The gardens surrounded the building are beautiful. (surrounding)
283. He didn't arrive until late by the afternoon. (in)
284. Some have thought it impossible that a clergyman's daughter was able wrote it. (to write)
285. He walked quickly in the door. (through)
286. We live a long way to the airport. (from)
287. Wuthering Heights is romantic and romanticism avoids to use the patient observation of realism. (using)
288. The woman smiled at me very pleasantly. (to)
289. The only person was experienced enough to do the operation is on holiday. (who is)
290. Her brother will get the message wrong if you entrusted him with it. (would)
291. The match were to be played last week, if the field had not been flooded by the storm. (would have been)
292. Do you deny to have gone out of the hospital yesterday without permission? (having)
293. They buy everything with credit. (on)
294. Henry has seen that movie but I didn't. (haven't)
295. You know a lot of people in this town, do you? (don't)
296. They don't know each other well, don't they? (do)
297. The woman recognized him immediately, didn't the woman? (she)
298. If that house collapses many people would be killed. (collapsed)
299. She enjoys travelling but her husband didn't. (doesn't)
300. The wide distribution of petroleum is difficult since there are pipeline and tankers. (unless)
301. I saw a fountain pen lies on the table. (lying)
302. How much did they pay on their new home? (for)
303. See her leave, the child began to cry. (On seeing)
304. Found the woman unconscious, we called a doctor. (Finding)
305. I make many mistakes of spelling. (in)
306. The chairs whose legs were broken were sold out to the junk man. (of which the)
307. Any of you wants to go there must obtain permission. (wanting)
308. I've never seen London but either have my friends. (nor)
309. Nobody was so anxious than Mr. Lapido was. (as)
310. Shan't we be able to go except she does? (unless)
311. Provided I am very rich, I am not happy. (Although)
312. Their house wasn’t as big ours. (so)
313. The older you are more difficult it is to learn things by heart. (the more)
314. He raised a lot of objections but although I felt he really wanted to come. (nevertheless)
315. He agreed in order to they wouldn't bother him anymore. (so that)
316. It was announced on a/each/several BBC news yesterday that the town had fallen. (certain)
317. How more much petrol should I put in the tank? It's nearly full already. (much more)
318. They gave up every spare time they had to help with the scheme. (any)
319. Salman has run away his fortune. (down)
320. He spoke a little French and so he couldn't help them. (little)
321. Until I joined Cambridge, I was almost nearly unaware of the contemporary movements of thought. (wholly)
322. His friends expected he would get through with a fine. (off)
323. Because he is snob, it was always a treat to listen to him. (Although)
324. In that land almost everyone felt that dangers lurked on every beaten track. (at every turn)
325. John was three years earlier to me, and in my first term at college was the President of the Union. (senior)
326. I cannot go to the movies with you; I haven't finished cleaning my room already. (yet)
327. History has always interested me more than all things else except literature. (anything)
328. These aren't enough fruits for the whole school. (This isn't enough fruit)
329. He is a special friend of us. (ours)
330. The boy which he spoke of and recommended to me has turned out a failure. (that)
331. Don't you expect to include among those chosen to meet the president? (being included)
332. We enjoyed to go to the cinema occasionally. (going)
333. I want you'd let me go to France. (wish)
334. Our world would be in serious trouble if we can find other sources of energy. (unless)
335. The mechanics was inexperienced and so the engine broke off. (down)
336. How away is it from here to the airport? (far)
337. Many people grow vegetables and so well as flowers in their garden. (as well as)
338. The man has no home, and wonders from place by place. (to)
339. Yet it's very hot, I think I'll wear my coat, it might rain later. (Although)
340. He asked her to marry him two weeks before they first met. (after)
341. There was a little shop among the two houses in the High Street. (between)
342. I'm going to stay by my cousin in America this summer. (with)
343. As I was passing the factory, I thought I'd just look up to see that everything was all right. (in)
344. At the beginning of the war every man under thirty was called *up to serve in the armed forces. (out)
345. I wonder if you help me to wrap up this present? (would help)
346. I'll go to the park however it stops raining. (if)
347. You can have both the red coat or the blue jacket. (either)
348. I don't think you should to eat as much ice- cream. (ought)
349. Would you like more cup of tea? (another)
350. I'm very tired now. I think I’ll turn over early. (in)
351. The prisoners were spending almost a year before the guards discovered it. (had spent)
352. The explorer become tired so he stopped to take a breather for five minutes. (became)
353. They have only been married since two years. (for)
354. This picture was painted from Picasso. (by)
355. Oh, dear, my pen has run up; can you lend me yours? (off)
356. The baby lay on his cot, contentedly sucked his thumb. (sucking)
357. He played more badly than any one else. (worse)
358. That man fairly nearly caused a panic in the country. (very)
359. Does Clara run as quickly than Rose? (more)
360. I don't think Mr. Brown is well enough to take up any more work. (on)
361. Don't wait for me. I've got to ring a telephone call. (make)
362. I don't know where she lives because I can't write to her. (so)
363. It wasn't my fault the car broke away. (down)
364. Have you still been to the United States? (ever)
365. If you don't know what the word means make it up in the dictionary. (look)
366. Be still! I can't hear what the teacher is saying. (quiet)
367. Many people went to the seaside at the weekend as though the weather was cold and grey. (even)
368. I didn't go to the cinema yesterday so it was raining. (because)
369. That woman has lost her memory. She doesn't too remember her name. (even)
370. I can't come now. I haven't finished my home work already. (yet)
371. Yesterday Stephen studied for five hours at once. (on end)
372. When he retired, my father made away his business to my eldest brother. (over)
373. There is enough of meat for everyone. (plenty)
374. I wish Anne was at the party last night. (had been)
375. He used to be able to read, usedn't he? (didn't)
376. The pendulum of the grandfather clock swung slowly up and down. (to and fro)
377. Tomorrow, the New Year will be celebrating all over the country. (celebrated)
378. "Needn't you go yet?" "No, I must." (Yes)
379. If you find her book, she would give you a reward. (will)
380. At all events, the play should be enjoyable. (In)
381. My brother runs more fastly than I do. (faster)
382. We shall agree to it much more readier if you promise to support us. (readily)
383. Did you mind to let the women finish it? (letting)
384. They made their supporters to accepting it as true. (accept)
385. They all enjoy to have gone on the picnic occasionally. (going)
386. I wish Saad is at the party tonight. (were)
387. It is the same kind of festival in several towns at this time of year. (There)
388. That officer is not likely to be promoted to the rank of captain until recently. (to have been)
389. What was there to prevent anyone from to steal it? (stealing)
390. Their friends and they went to London together. (They and their friends)
391. Having acquired fame and wealth is not easy. (Acquiring)
392. I can't remember which is Peter's and Mary's house.
393. (Peter and Mary's)
394. My son told me that the woman at the door was an acquaintance of him. (his)
395. They made her singing a song. (sing)
396. Who’s is the baker's shop you told me about. (Which)
397. Which is the boy whom the money was stolen? (whose)
398. He is not the man whom he was since last year. (that)
399. Last week his friends must go to his village to condole on his father's death. (had to)
400. There were men on the job day and night all the time that big hotel is building. (was being built)
401. This book is probably as least interesting for people who live here than for foreigners. (no less)
402. The both old and feeble were left behind. (The old)
403. An old feud existed among the two families. (between)
404. Nobody beside you knows the truth. (besides)
405. The child has been missing from yesterday. (since)
406. The scheme has fallen out for want of support. (through)
407. She was upset last night because she had to do too many home-works. (too much homework)
408. How much times do they have to do the experiment. (How many)
409. He hardly never misses an opportunity to play. (ever)
410. He has not decided how to deal with the new problem already. (yet)
411. They are going to have to leave soon, and so do we. (are)
412. The mother told the baby that do not spoil your clothes. (not to spoil her)
413. Lucy climbed many a hills and never reach the town. (hill but never reached)
414. Every worker pay a small money from their pay to Benevolent Fund. (pays a small amount)
415. Wheat is cultivating in Autumn. (cultivated)
416. Sindh and Baluchistan have struck drought. (been struck by)
417. Who is the older child in the class? (oldest)
418. They sat over the tree and ate their picnic lunch. (under)
419. She went to an evening class to learn when to sew. (how)
420. I saw himself in the mirror. (myself)
421. Ahmad and Shehla have been married since two months. (for)
422. We should introduce us to our new neighbours. (ourselves)
423. If you forget things, you should write you a note . (a note for yourself)
424. Elliot became involved in the plot without him knowing it. (Knowing)
425. Blow his whistle furiously, the policeman stopped the car. (Blowing)
426. The colours in the picture do not seem applied very even. (to have been applied very evenly)
427. I did all my work himself. (myself)
428. I have great faith on God. (in)
429. I have not seen him since two years. (for)
430. He had not have his breakfast when I called. (had)
431. He is most intelligent than any boy of his age. (more)
432. She did not break the glass you have given her.
She did not break the glass you had given her.
433. He has beens holding the post since the last ten years.
He has been holding the post for the last ten years.
434. He did not know nothing about the news.
He did not know anything about the news.
435. Good manners reveals the real character of a person.
Good manners reveal the real character of a person.
436. One of friends are down with cold.
One of my friends is down with cold.
437. Peter entered the competition confidentially because he felt sure would win
Peter entered the competition confidently because he felt sure he would win.
438. The delay was very annoyed because we were in a hurry to reach there.
The delay was very annoying because we were in a hurry to reach there.
439. The amount of the people in the stadium was really surprising.
The number of the people in the stadium was really surprising
440. Does anybody in your family afraid of cockroaches?
Is anybody in your family afraid of cockroaches?.
441. There is a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
There are a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
442. There is a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
There are a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
443. We should introduce us to our new neighbours.
We should introduce ourselves to our new neighbours.
444. I have great faith in God.
I have a great faith in God.
445. He had not have his breakfast when I called.
He had not had his breakfast when I called.
446. My cousin resembles with her mother.
My cousin resembles her mother.
447. Ali asked can he go home.
Ali asked if he could go home.
448. each of these boys play games.
Each of these boys plays games.
449. Of the two boys, he is the most intelligent.
Of the two boys, he is the more intelligent.
450. We had a good play of football.
We had a good match of bootball.
451. He went out by the house’s door.
He went out through the door of the house
452. Jane was the most tallest girl in the class,.
Jane was the tallest girl in the class.
453. I have cake with my tea usually.
I usually have cake with my tea.
454. She is always too rude to me.
She is always very rude to me.
455. My cousin resembles with her mother.
My cousin resembles her mother..
456. She keeps fishes in a large glass bowl.
She keeps fish in a large glass bowl..
Use the correct form of the words in brackets.
The correct form is given at the end of each sentence.
1. I am sorry but we can only give you a two-month (extend) on your visa. extension
2. The (similar) are really amazing. I never knew two people could be so much alike. similarities
3. What you said is not very (accuracy). You should look at the facts more carefully. accurate
4. The Great Wall of China (Build) entirely by hand. was built
5. She (write) a letter to her friend. (wrote)
6. The damaged part is presently (restore). being restored
7. Aslam wasn’t very (precision): that is why I didn’t under--stand exactly what he wanted. precise
8. I was (original) going to take the afternoon bus, but then I changed my mind. originally
9. The old beggar (bite) by a mad dog. was bitten
10. I (write) my report by that time. had written
11. He sent a message of (condole) by telegram. condolence
12. I found his account of the expedition quite. (read). readable
13. The (tranquil) of the country was suddenly disturbed. tranquillity
14. He (vigorous) denied having taken part in the riot. vigorously
15. He (do) not know what to say on that occasion. did
16. The apathy of the general public as regards the recent political (develop) is obvious. development
17. We were (wake) at three O’clock by a loud bang. woken
18. Work on the improvement of speed in reading is very (reward). rewarding
19. A big black hairy spider (hang) by a thread from the ceiling above my head. was hanging
20. He delighted them with his apparently (exhaust) supply of stories and riddles. inexhaustive
21. It is a pleasure (see) you. to see
22. He gave us (remarkable) clear directions. remarkably
23. The newspaper had (inform) about the situation in Karachi. Informed / information
24. (find) the house you are looking for turn to the right and then left. to find
25. We made the (decide) that we will observe the strike to support Kashmiris. decision
26. The writer’s (intent) is crystal clear. intention
27. A teacher will be (exception) fortunate if the whole class is hardworking. exceptionally
28. There is no (compare) between the two; one is ten times better than the other. Comparison
29 The student arrived prompt at 9 O’clock for the class. (promptly)
30. He has a thoroughly knowledge of his subject. (thorough)
31. The detective’s resourceful helped him solve the mystery. (resourcefulness)
32. Most of the wounding passengers were quickly removed. (wounded)
33. Migration workers have difficulty finding employment. (Migrated)
34. The water level has (fall) in the dams. (fallen)
35. All kinds of fruit are (grow) in Swat. (grown)
36. Smoking is (injury) to health. (injurious)
37. (Summary) the following passage. (Summarise)
38. She (write) a letter to her friend. (wrote)
39. The water level has (fall) in the dams. (fallen)
40. All kinds of fruit are (grow) in Swat. (are grown)
41. Smoking is (injury) to health. (Injurious)
42. (Summary) the following passage in your own words.
(Summarise)
43. A big fire (roar) out of control at a four storey apartment building. (roared)
44. Ambulances (rush) to the scene of fire. (rushed)
45. Two adults and four children ((take) to the hospital.
(were taken)
46. According to the police, a full investigation of this suspicious fire (conduct) soon. (will be conducted)
47. The fire (bring) under control after four hours of continuous struggle by dozens of fire fighters.
(was brought)
48. He did not come because he was not feeling (good). (well)
49. Nothing is more (danger) than driving a car with faulty brakes. (dangerous)
50. I will (condolence) with him as soon as I get the chance. (condole)
51. Individuals need (stable) in their lives. (stability)
52. (Critic) thinking is essential for success in higher studies. (Critical)
53. Sam (would like to / could) buy the car, but he can’t afford it. (Would like to)
54. (Can/ May) you translate this letter for me? (Can)
55. We (couldn’t / shouldn’t) swim yesterday because it was cold. (couldn’t)
56. I will try to come on time, but I (can, might) be late. (might)
57. You (must / could) have a licence before you can drive alone. (must)
1. The fire started (during / while) we were asleep.
The fire started while we were asleep
2. We must find out the (cause/ reason) for his absence from the meeting.
We must find out the reason for his absence from the meeting.
3. Can we (substitute/ replace) zinc for iron in this experiment?
Can we substitute zinc for iron in this experiment?
4. There is no mistake. I (assure / ensure) you that we have checked the invoice very carefully.
There is no mistake. I assure you that we have checked the invoice very carefully.
5 Mary is a very (conscious / conscientious worker, so you can rely on her.
Mary is a very conscientious worker so you can rely on her.
c) Choose the correct word/expression from within the options given in parentheses and write it down in the answer book. (5)
1. Economic prosperity has (effect/affect) on the life of every citizen.
Economic prosperity has effect on the life of every citizen.
2. (Later/ Letter) on all of us had fun .
Later on all of us had fun.
3. The house was very (quite/ quiet) after the guests left.
The house was very quiet after the guests left.
4. We need some more (stationery/stationary) for our office.
We need some more stationery for our office.
5 You have to prove your (metal/ mettle) to your boss.
You have to prove your mettle to your boss.
c) Use the correct form of the words given in parenthesis. (5)
1. I find this kind of work quite (challenge)
I find this kind of work quite challenging.
2. The fire started (during / while) we were asleep.
The fire started while we were asleep
3. I am (very / too) tired to finish this job right now.
I am too tired to finish this job right now.
4. When I was a child, I (can / could) climb any tree in the neighbourhood.
When I was a child, I could climb any tree in the neighbourhood.
5. He did not come for the meeting because he was not feeling (good / well).
He did not come to the meeting because he was not feeling well.
c) Fill in the blanks with correct expressions from the brackets. (5)
1. He does not like the wet ------ (weather, whether)
He does not like the wet weather.
2. Life is a dim vast -------- of tears. (veil, vale)
Life is a dim vast, vale of tears.
3. I do not question the -------- of your statement. (veracity, voracity)
I do not question the veracity of your statement.
4. The college has a ------- hall. (spacious, specious)
The college has a spacious hall.
5. He has spent a ------------- night. (restless, restive)
He has spent a restless night.
c) Use the correct form of the word or expression given in parenthesis. (5)
1. The murderer was (hang) at last,
The murderer was hanged at last..
2. .The sonneteers flourished during the (Elizabeth) period.
The sonneteers flourished during the Elizabethan period..
3. I find this kind of work quite (challenge)
I find this kind of work quite challenging..
4. (Restore) of this historical building will cost a lot of money.
Restoration of this historical building will cost a lot of money.
5. He (prompt) gave up his bus-seat to the elderly passenger,
He promptly gave up his bus-seat to the elderly passenger.
English (Comp) Paper A (2006) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
a) “Kino in his youth and pride could remain down over two minutes without strain, so that he worked deliberately, selecting the largest shells.” These lines are an extract from Chapter II of ‘The Pearl’. Relate in your own words what happens after this up to the point where Kino puts back his head and howls in distress, which makes the other men in the canoes paddle quickly towards them.
Or
b). “The trackers whined a little like excited dogs on a warming trail. Kino slowly drew his knife to his hand and made it ready.” These lines are an extract from Chapter VI of ‘The Pearl’. Relate in your own words what happens after this up to where Kino raises his gun and fires.
Q 2. Write a letter to an English daily newspaper expressing your views about the spread of ‘bird-flu’ virus in Pakistan, its direct effects on public health and its long term consequences upon the poultry industry. (15)
Section B- (Summary and Comprehension)
Q 3. Summarise in your own words the following passage from The Pearl to one third (about 122 words) of its length. (15)
But the music of the pearl was shrilling with triumph in Kino’s head. Juana looked up, and her eyes were wide at Kino’s courage and at his imagination. And electric strength had come to him now that the horizons were kicked out. In the pearl he saw Coyotito sitting at a little desk in a school, just as Kino had once seen it through an open door. And Coyotito was dressed in a jacket, he had on a while collar and a broad silken tie. Moreover Coyotito was writing on a big piece of paper. Kino looked at his neighbours fiercely. “My son will go to school,” he said, and the neighbours were hushed. Juana caught her breath sharply. Her eyes were bright as she watched him, and she looked quickly down at Coyotito in her arms to see whether this might be possible.
But Kino’s face shone with prophecy. “My son will read and open the books and my son will write and will know writing. And my son will make numbers and these things will make us free because he will know – he will know and through him we will know.”
And in the pearl Kino saw himself and Juana squatting by the little fire in the brush hut while Coyotito read from a great book. “This is what the pearl will do,” said Kino. And he had never said so many words together in his life. And suddenly he was afraid of his talking. His hand closed over the pearl and cut the light away from it. Kino was afraid as a man is afraid who says “I will” without knowing.
Now the neighbours knew they had witnessed a great marvel. They knew that time would now date from Kino’s pearl, and that they would discuss this moment for many years to come. If these things came to pass, they would recount how Kino looked and what he said and how his eyes shone, and they would say: “He was a man transfigured. Some power was given to him and there it started. You see what a great man he has become, starting from that moment. And I myself saw it.” (366 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end. Answers must be in your own English. (15)
Scientist fear that after centuries of undiminished glory the Taj Mahal in Agra may soon be irreparably damaged by the city’s severe pollution problem. From the Red Fort, a distance of only two kilometres it is often impossible to see the Taj through a cloud of smoke, smog and haze which envelop it.
The Mathura oil refinery, less than 50 km upstream from the Taj dumps a ton of sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere every day. To add to that there are more than 150 registered iron foundries in the vicinity. The UP government insists that all is fine, but the amount of suspended particles in the air is more than five times what the government itself says is the maximum that Taj can sustain without being damaged. A band of cleaners scrubs at the yellowing marble with chemicals and some slabs have been badly damaged that they have had to be replaced. Not that the people have not damaged the Taj in the past – in 1764 silver doors fitted to the entrance gate were ripped off and carried away, the raiders have also made off with the gold sheets that once lined the subterranean vault.
Environmentalists finally managed to get a hearing in the Supreme court, who ordered that the state government tackle the problem immediately. New industries within a 50 km radius of the Taj have been banned; but many existing operations remain.
Indian Environmentalists have now launched a petition to save the Taj, aiming to collect a million signatures demanding tougher action. Ideas for limiting pollution in the vicinity include banning of vehicles of all types within a three km radius of the Taj; visitors would arrive only by cycle-rickshaw or tonga. By refusing to take auto-rickshaws or taxis to the Taj, tourists can also play a role helping to stop the damage to the glorious monument.
Questions.
1. What is posing the biggest danger to the glory of the Taj Mahal? 2 1/2
2. What are the suspended particles in the air surrounding the area? 2 1/2
3. What is a subterranean vault? 2 1/2
4. Who are environmentalists and what is their concern? 2 1/2
5. Choose the correct meaning of the words from the passage from the choices given in parenthsis. 5
a) haze (dirt, rain, blur)
b) dumps (throws, attacks, discards)
c) slabs (pillars, pieces, doors)
d) ripped (broken, tore, repaired)
e) tackle (handle, ignore, ponder)
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in normal English word order to make correct sentences. (5)
1. write I have over to all again might it
I might have to write it all over again..
2. told to him it would be she for her that go impossible
She told him that it would be impossible for her to go.
3. reply I for your wait patiently will
I will patiently wait for your replyt.
4. out Peter yesterday found only
Peter found out only yesterday..
5. are help you to me out willingly?
You are to help me out willingly?
b) Find and correct the mistakes in each of the following sentences: (5)
1. Jane was the most tallest girl in the class,.
Jane was the tallest girl in the class.
2. I have cake with my tea usually.
I usually have cake with my tea.
3. She is always too rude to me.
She is always very rude to me.
4. My cousin resembles with her mother.
My cousin resembles her mother..
5. She keeps fishes in a large glass bowl.
She keeps fish in a large glass bowl..
c) Use the correct form of the word or expression given in parenthesis. (5)
1. The murderer was (hang) at last,
The murderer was hanged at last..
2. .The sonneteers flourished during the (Elizabeth) period.
The sonneteers flourished during the Elizabethan period..
3. I find this kind of work quite (challenge)
I find this kind of work quite challenging..
4. (Restore) of this historical building will cost a lot of money.
Restoration of this historical building will cost a lot of money.
5. He (prompt) gave up his bus-seat to the elderly passenger,
He promptly gave up his bus-seat to the elderly passenger.
English (Comp) Paper A (2007) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
a) “In the pearl he saw how they were dressed – Juana in a shawl still with newness and a new skirt, and from under the long skirt Kino could see that she wore shoes.” This sentence has been taken from Chapter III of ‘The Pearl’. Relate in your own words what happens after this till the end of the chapter.
Or
b). “He looked into his pearl to find his vision. ‘when we at last sell it I will have a rifle’, he said and looked into the shining surface for his rifle, but he only saw a huddled dark body on the ground with shining blood dripping from his throat.” Thes sentences have been taken from Chapter VI of ‘The Pearl’. Relate in your own words what happens after the end of the chapter.
Q 2. Write a letter to an English daily newspaper about the importance of clean environment. Propose suggestions how to bring about positive change in our attitudes towards the issue. (15)
Section B- (Summary and Comprehension)
Q 3. Summarise the given passage from The Pearl to one third (about 76 words) of its length. (15)
And the new comers, particularly the beggar from the front of the church who were great experts in financial analysis , looked quickly at Juana’s old blue skirt, saw tears in her shawl, appraised the green ribbon on her braids, read the age of Kino’s blanket and the thousand washings of his clothes, and set them down as poverty people and went along to see what kind of drama might develop. The four beggars in front of the church knew everything in the town. They were students of the expression of young women as they went in to confession, and they saw then they came out and read the nature of the sin. They knew every little scandal and some very big crimes. They slept at their posts in the shadow of the church so that no one crept in for consolation without their knowledge. And they knew the doctor. They knew his ignorance, his cruelty, his avarice, his appetite, his sins. They knew his clumsy operations and the little brown pennies he gave sparingly for alms. They had seen his corpses go into the church. And, since early Mass was over and business was slow, they followed the procession, these endless searcher after perfect knowledge of their fellow men to see what the fat lazy doctor would do about an indigent baby with a scorpion bite. (227 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end. (15)
When man is compared with vast worlds that dwell in space, he seems insignificant like a leaf in a forest or a grain of sand by the sea shore. He appears to be a contemptible little thing in comparison with the might and majesty f nature. But when we consider the high moral and spiritual stature than man can attain and when we look at man’s scientific achievements – the glory of our modern intellectual life – the greatness of man dawns upon us. He has measured stars, harnessed the lightening. He has distilled from plants and minerals invaluable medicines to fight disease and ward off death. When we think what man has accomplished in the domain of science and creative arts, we thank god that we possess life, the possibilities of which are so great. But even then an attitude of humility is highly desirable. Man is still going on with his subjugation of nature. We have not yet seen all things put under his feet. We see him in the midst of progresss, carrying out the great purpose of being. So vast and varied is the infinitude of nature that there are perhaps mysteries he will never fathom, problems he will never solve, and secrets he will never discover. At every step we are conscious of our limitations in the face of overpowering nature. The forces of nature that he seeks to control overcome in the end. The holy Quran rightly says: The human beings encompass nothing of His knowledge save what He will.
Questions. (15 Marks)
6. Why does man seem a contemptible little thing when compared with the mighty nature?
7. How is the greatness of man realized?
8. Why does the writer think that humility is required on the part of man?
9. Explain the contents of the last sentence in the passage given above.
10. Write the most appropriate meanings of the under-lined words in the above passage.
a) contemptible
b) glory
c) harnessed
d) humility
e) overpowering
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in correct order to make coherent sentences. (5)
1. questioned police must he the by been have
He must have been questioned by the police.
2. ends well all is that well
All is well that ends well.
3. away rotten threw he apple the
He threw away the rotten apple.
4. drowning the saved be child from must
The child must be saved from drowning.
5. late never better than
Better late than never.
b) Find and correct the mistakes in each of these sentences: (5)
1. Ali asked can he go home.
Ali asked if he could go home.
2. each of these boys play games.
Each of these boys plays games.
3. Of the two boys, he is the most intelligent.
Of the two boys, he is the more intelligent.
4. We had a good play of football.
We had a good match of bootball.
5. He went out by the house’s door.
He went out through the door of the house
c) Fill in the blanks with correct expressions from the brackets. (5)
1. He does not like the wet ------ (weather, whether)
He does not like the wet weather.
2. Life is a dim vast -------- of tears. (veil, vale)
Life is a dim vast, vale of tears.
3. I do not question the -------- of your statement. (veracity, voracity)
I do not question the veracity of your statement.
4. The college has a ------- hall. (spacious, specious)
The college has a spacious hall.
5. He has spent a ------------- night. (restless, restive)
He has spent a restless night.
English (Comp) Paper A (2008) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
The following lines have been taken from chapter V & VI respectively of John Steinbeck’s The Pearl. Describe in your own words what happens until the end of the chapter.
Kino looked down at her and his teeth were bared. He hissed at her like a snake and Juana stared at him with unfrightened eyes, like a sheep before a butcher.
Or
b). “Juana,” he said, “I will go on and you will hide. I will lead them into the mountains, and when they have gone past, you will go north to Loreto or Santa Rosalia. Then if I escape them, I will come to you. It is the only safe way.”
Q 2. Write a letter to an English Daily expressing your view about Student Unions in academic institutions. Point out some of the advantages & disadvantages of Student Unions. (15)
Section B- (Summary and Comprehension)
Q 3. Summarise the following passage in your own words into one third of the original. (15)
But the music of the pearl was shrilling with triumph in Kino. Juana looked up and her eyes were wide at Kino’s courage and his imagination. And electric strength had come to him now that the horizons were kicked out. In the pearl he saw Coyotito sitting at a little desk in a school just as Kino had once seen it through an open door. And Coyotito was dressed in a jacket; he had a white collar and a broad silken tie. Moreover Coyotito was writing on a big piece of paper. Kino looked at his neighbors fiercely. “My son will go to school,” he said and the neighbors were hushed. Juana caught her breath sharply. Her eyes were bright as she watched him, and she looked quickly down at Coyotito in her arms to see whether this might be possible. But Kino’s face shone with prophecy. “My son will read and open the books and my son will write and will know writing. And my son will make numbers and these things will make us free because he will know – he will know and through him we will know.” And in the pearl Kino saw himself and Juana squatting by the fire in the brush hut while Coyotito read from a great book. “This is what the pearl will do,” said Kino. And he had never said so many words together in his life. And suddenly he was afraid of his talking. His hand closed over the pearl and cut the light away from it. He was afraid as a man is afraid who says “I will” without knowing. (270 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end. Your answers must be in your own words. (15)
In the stock market a person can be successful and make a fortune one year another year be financialy ruined. Stock and bonds are bought and sold in the stock and bond markets. Bonds often pay a lower rate of interest than stocks. In addition, bonds mature more slowly than do stocks. Even so bonds offer greater safety for the buyers. This is because companies must guarantee to pay bondholders a fixed rate of interest whether they make a profit or not. Bonds are therefore generally a form of long-term security. This means that they are safe investment over a long period of time. However they may not be redeemable right away. In other words, owners of bonds may have to wait a long time before they can exchange their bonds for money.
The interest paid by stocks rises and falls with economy. During times when the cost of living is rapidly becoming greater, stocks are usually better investment than bonds. This is because they pay a much higher interest than do bond under these conditions. When economic conditions are not good, however, bonds are generally a better investment. This is because interest paid by bonds is fixed at a certain rate when they are issued and does not change. Because of the relation between economy and performance of stocks and bonds, when people are not sure about economic conditions, they may hesitate before buying anything. They prefer to wait and see what happens to the prices and rates of interest of stocks and bonds before investing their money.
Questions. (15 Marks)
11. When are stocks a better investment than bonds?
12. Which generally pay a higher rate of interest? Stocks or bonds? Why?
13. Where are stocks and bonds sold and purchased?
14. When do people hesitate to buy stocks and bonds?
15. Choose the correct meanings of the given words from the passage above from among the four choices given in parenthesis: .
a) mature become payable become slower
ruined long period
b) hesitate buy wait price think
c) redeemable able to be cashed rightaway
able to check wait
d) financially received lost
in terms of money
in terms of stock market
e) security buyer long term stocks safety
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in correct order to make coherent sentences. (5)
1. reply I for wait will patiently your evening until
I will patiently wait for your reply until evening.
2. is the he by do to himself able work
Is he able to do the work by himself?
3. shall the dress to which party I wear tomorrow?
Which dress shallI I wear to the party?.
4. him to face to should face speak you.
He should speak to you face to face.
5. you letter can my please as soon as answer
Please answer my letter as soon as you can.
b) Find and correct the mistakes in each of the following sentences: (5)
1. There is a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
There are a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
2. We should introduce us to our new neighbours.
We should introduce ourselves to our new neighbours.
3. I have great faith in God.
I have a great faith in God.
4. He had not have his breakfast when I called.
He had not had his breakfast when I called.
5. My cousin resembles with her mother.
My cousin resembles her mother.
c) Use the correct form of the words given in parenthesis. (5)
1. I find this kind of work quite (challenge)
I find this kind of work quite challenging.
2. The fire started (during / while) we were asleep.
The fire started while we were asleep
3. I am (very / too) tired to finish this job right now.
I am too tired to finish this job right now.
4. When I was a child, I (can / could) climb any tree in the neighbourhood.
When I was a child, I could climb any tree in the neighbourhood.
5. He did not come for the meeting because he was not feeling (good / well).
He did not come to the meeting because he was not feeling well.
English (Comp) Paper A (2009) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
“For Kino and Juana this was the morning of mornings of their lives, comparable to only the day when the baby had been born. This was to be the day from which all other days of their lives would take their arrangement.” The following lines have been taken from chapter VI of The Pearl. Relate in your own words what happens thereafter until the point when Juana tells Kino to crush the pearl between two stones. OR
“And Juan Tomas, who squatted on Kino’s right hand because he was his brother, asked: ‘What will you do now that you have become a rich man?’” These lines have been taken from Chapter II of the Pearl. Relate in your own words what happens thereafter till the point when the priest pays them a visit.
Q 2. Write a letter to an English newspaper and express your view about whether the existing BA Compulsory English course which was introduced in early 70’s be changed or not. Why it should be changed or why it should not be changed. Defend your stand with solid reason. (15)
Section B- (Summary and Comprehension)
Q 3. Summarise in your own words the following passage from The Pearl to one third (in about 100 words) of its length. (15)
Thus in La Paz, it was known in the early morning through the whole town that Kino was going to sell his pearl that day. It was known among the neighbours in the brush huts, among the pearl fishermen; it was known among the Chinese grocery-store owners; it was known in the church, for the altar boys whispered about it. Word of it crept among the nuns; the beggars in front of the church spoke of it, for they would be there to take tithe of the first fruit of the luck. The little boys knew about it with excitement, but most of all the pearl buyers knew about it, and when the day had come, in the offices of the pearl buyers, each man sat alone with his little black velvet tray, and each man rolled the pearls about with his finger-tips and considered his part in the picture.
It was supposed that the pearl buyers were individuals acting alone, bidding against one another for the pearls the fishermen brought in. And once it had been so. But it was a wasteful method, for often in excitement of bidding for a fine pearl, too great a price had been given to fishermen. This was extravagant and not to be countenanced. Now there was one pearl buyer with many hands, and the men who sat in their offices and waited for Kino knew what price they would offer, how high they would bid, and what method each one would use. And although these men would not profit beyond their salaries, there was excitement among the pearl buyers, for there was excitement in the hunt, and if it be a man’s function to break down a price, then he must take joy and satisfaction in breaking it as far down as possible. (305 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end. Your answers must be in your own English. (15)
In April 1977, the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare issues a series of regulations governing the treatment of the handicapped by those educational institutions, social service agencies, and employees that receive federal funds. The regulations state that handicapped children have a right to a free education, in classes with non-handicapped children whenever possible. School systems must identify those in need of their services and bear the cost of transporting the handicapped to school.
On the college level, institutions are allowed to inquire about physical or mental handicaps on application forms. Buildings must be accessible to students on crutches or in wheelchairs. Admission tests that do not penalise students with sensory, manual or speech handicaps must be used. If a student needs mechanical aids for participating in tests or class, the institution must provide them or tell the student where they can be obtained. Some academic requirements, such as completion of some physical course, must be changed if they are difficult for a handicapped person to fulfil.
Social service agencies must inform the handicapped of their rights and waivers of rights with regard to health and welfare services.
Employers are not allowed to refuse to hire or promote the handicapped on account of their handicap. Reasonable accommodation must be made. Physical examination may be required before employment, but they must be required of all employees. If the examination disclosed a condition does not affect the employee’s ability to do his/her job, he/she cannot be refused employment for that reason.
So far these regulations apply to organisations receiving federal funds. Hopefully, they will spread to society in general because we can not afford to continue to waste the talent and ability of our handicapped citizens.
Questions: (15)
1. Why did the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare have to issue regulations regarding handicapped persons?
2. What does the regulation about children state?
3. What regulations apply to admission tests with regard to handicapped persons?
4. What regulations are the employers bound to follow in dealing with handicapped applicants and employees?
5. Do you think the Government of Pakistan should issue such regulations and why?
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in normal English word order to make correct sentences. (5)
1. work able himself to do by He the is
He is able to do the work by himself.
2. answer as soon as please my can letter you
Please answer my letter as soon as you can.
3. interfere don’t plan with their intend I to
I don’t intend to interfere with their plan.
4. his brother the army joined like Peter has
Peter like his brother has joined the army.
5. wear I party which to the dress shall?
Which dress shall I wear to the party?
b) Find and correct the mistake in each of the following sentences: (5)
1. Peter entered the competition confidentially because he felt sure would win
Peter entered the competition confidently because he felt sure he would win.
2. The delay was very annoyed because we were in a hurry to reach there.
The delay was very annoying because we were in a hurry to reach there.
3. The amount of the people in the stadium was really surprising.
The number of the people in the stadium was really surprising
4. Does anybody in your family afraid of cockroaches?
Is anybody in your family afraid of cockroaches?.
5. There is a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
There are a number of factors which we must consider in detail.
c) Use the correct word or expression given in parentheses. (5)
1. The fire started (during / while) we were asleep.
The fire started while we were asleep
2. We must find out the (cause/ reason) for his absence from the meeting.
We must find out the reason for his absence from the meeting.
3. Can we (substitute/ replace) zinc for iron in this experiment?
Can we substitute zinc for iron in this experiment?
4. There is no mistake. I (assure / ensure) you that we have checked the invoice very carefully.
There is no mistake. I assure you that we have checked the invoice very carefully.
5 Mary is a very (conscious / conscientious worker, so you can rely on her.
Mary is a very conscientious worker so you can rely on her.
English (Comp) Paper A (2010) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
Kino’s face shone with prophesy, “My son willl read and open books, and my son will write and will know writing. And my son will make numbers, and these things will make us free because he will know - he will know and through him we will know.” The passage given above has been taken from chapter III of John Steinbeck’s The Pearl. Read it carefully and relate in your own words what happens thereafter until Kino holds Juana and says he fears everyone.
OR
“In the distance he could see three figures, two on foot and one on horseback. But he knew what they were, and a chill of fear went through him.’” The above lines have been taken from Chapter VI of John Steinbeck’s The Pearl. Relate in your own words what happens thereafter till the end of the chapter.
Q 2. Write a letter to a friend about a book you recently read. Explain to your friend why he / she must read it. (15)
Section B- (Summary and Comprehension)
Q 3. Summarise in your own words the following passage from John Steinbeck’s The Pearl. The summary must be in your own words. (15)
Kino’s people had sung of everything that happened or existed. The had made songs to the fishes, the sea in anger and to the sea in calm, to the light and the dark and the sun and the moon, and the songs were all in Kino and his people - every song that had ever been made, even the ones forgotten. And as he filled his basket the song was in Kino, and the beat of the song was his pounding heart as it ate oxygen from his held breath, and the melody of the song was the grey-green water and the little scuttling animals and the clouds of fish that flitted by and were gone. But in the song there was a secret little inner song hardly perceptible, but always there, sweet and secret and clinging, almost hiding in the counter melody, and this was the Song of the Pearl That Might Be, for every shell thrown in the basket might contain a pearl. Chance was against it but, but luck and gods might be for it. And in the canoe above him Kino knew Juana was making the magic of prayer, her face set rigid and her muscles hard to force the luck for the swollen shoulder of Coyotito. And because the need was great and the desire was great, the little secret melody of the pearl that might be was stronger this morning. Whole phrases of it came clearly and softly into the Song of the Undersea. (250)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions at the end of the passage. Your answers must be in your own words. (15)
The third great defect of our civilization is that it does not know what to do with its knowledge. Science has given us powers fit for gods, yet we use them like small children. For example we do not know how to manage our machines. Machines were made to be man’s servants, yet he has grown so dependant on them that they are in a fair way to become his master. Already most men spend most of their lives looking after and waiting upon machines. And the machines are very stern masters. They must be fed with coal, and given petrol to drink, and oil to wash with, and they must be kept at the right temperature. And if they do not get their meals when they expect them, they grow sulky and refuse to work, or burst with rage, and blow up, and spread ruin and destruction all around them. So we have to wait upon them very attentively and do all that we can to keep them in good temper. Already we find difficult either to work or play without machines, and a time may come when they will rule us together, just as we rule animals.
And this brings me to the point at which I asked “what do we do with all the time which the machines saved for us, and the new energy they have given us?” On the whole it must be admitted we do very little. For the most part we use overtime and energy to make more and better machines; but more and better machines will only give us still more time and still more energy, and what are we to do with them? The answer I think is that we should try to become more civilized. For the machines themselves, and the power which the machines have given , are not civilization but aids to civilization. But you will remember that we agreed at the beginning that being civilized meant making and liking beautiful things, thinking freely, and living rightly and maintaining justice equally between man and man. Man has a better chance today to do these things than he ever had before; he has more time, more energy, less to fear and to fight against. If he will give his time and energy which his machines has won for him to making more beautiful things, to finding more and more about the universe, to removing the causes of quarrels between nations, to discovering how to prevent poverty, then I think our civilization would undoubtedly be the greater, as it would be the most lasting that there has ever been.
Questions: (15)
1. In what sense, as the author says, have the machine become our masters?
2. The use of machine has brought us more leisure and more energy. But why does the author say that having more time and leisure has been a curse rather than a blessing?
3. What does exactly the author mean by ‘civilization’? Do you agree with the author?
4. What does the expression ‘making more beautiful things’ mean in the passage? Mention some of the beautiful things the author has mentioned?
5. What does the author say happens to machine if don’t give them coal to eat or petrol to drink?
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in correct English word order to make correct sentences. (5)
1. asked he what house me did I if the knew he with.
He asked me if I knew what he did with the house.
2. Air open the in I work to like.
I like to work in the open air..
3. years he four and last his the entire for family us are to known.
He and his entire family are known to us for the last four years
4. flowers rose favourite is my one of.
Rose is one of my favourite flowers.
5. times our difficult country very thorough passing is.
Our country is passing through difficult times.
b) Read the following sentences carefully ; correct them, and then rewrite them in your answer book. (5)
1. She did not break the glass you have given her.
She did not break the glass you had given her.
2. He has been holding the post since the last ten years.
He has been holding the post for the last ten years.
3. He did not know nothing about the news.
He did not know anything about the news.
4. Good manners reveals the real character of a person.
Good manners reveal the real character of a person.
5. One of friends are down with cold.
One of my friends is down with cold.
c) Choose the correct word/expression from within the options given in parentheses and write it down in the answer book. (5)
1. Economic prosperity has (effect/affect) on the life of every citizen.
Economic prosperity has effect on the life of every citizen.
2. (Later/ Letter) on all of us had fun .
Later on all of us had fun.
3. The house was very (quite/ quiet) after the guests left.
The house was very quiet after the guests left.
4. We need some more (stationery/stationary) for our office.
We need some more stationery for our office.
5 You have to prove your (metal/ mettle) to your boss.
You have to prove your mettle to your boss.
..
English (Comp) Paper A (2011) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
“And rage surged in Kino. He rolled up to his feet and followed her silently as she had gone and he could hear her quick steps going towards the shore.” These sentences have been taken from Chapter V of ‘The Pearl’ by. Relate in your own words what happened after this till the end of the chapter.
OR
“The trackers were long in coming, as thought they had trouble with the trail Kino had left. It was dusk when they came at last to the little pool.” These words have been taken from Chapter VI of The Pearl. Relate in your own words what happened after this till the end of the chapter.
Q 2. Write a letter to the Editor of the Frontier Post analysing the causes of the failure of such a large number of candidates in the B.A. English papers . (15)
Q 3. Summarise the following passage from The Pearl. In one third of its length. (15)
Kino has found the Pearl of the World. In the town, in little offices, sat the men who bought pearls from fishers. They waited in their chairs until the pearls came in, and then they cackled and fought and shouted and threatened until they reached the lowest price fisherman would stand. But there was a price below which they dared not go, for it had happened that a fisherman in despair had given his pearls to the church. And when the buying was over, these buyers sat alone and their finger played restlessly with the pearls, and they wished they owned the pearls. For there were not many buyers really -- there was only one, and he kept these agents in separate offices to give a semblance of competition. The news came to these men, and their eyes squinted and their finger-tips burned a little, and each thought how the patron could not live for ever and someone had to take his place. And each one thought how with some capital he could get a new start.
All manner of people grew interested in Kino - people with things to sell and people with favours to ask. Kino had found the Pearl of the World. The essence of the pearl mixed with the essence of men and a curious dark residue was precipitated. Every man suddenly became related to Kino’s pearl, and Kino’s pearl went into dreams, the speculations, the schemes, the plans, the futures, the wishes, the needs, the lusts, the hungers of everyone, and only one person stood in the way and that was Kino, so that he became curiously every man’s enemy. The news stirred up something infinitely black and evil in the town; the black distillate was like the scorpion, or like loneliness when love is withheld. The poison sacs of the town began to manufacture venom, and the town swelled and puffed with the pressure.
But Kino and Juana did not know these things. Because they were happy and excited they thought everyone shared their joy. Juan Tomas and Apolonia did, and they were the world too.
(350 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions at the end of the passage. Your answers must be in your own words. (15)
The ability to plan actions for which the reward is a long way off is an elaboration of the delayed response, and sociologists call it "postponement of gratification". It is a central gift that the human brain has to which there is no rudimentary match in animal brains until they have become quite sophisticated, well up in the evolutionary scale. Human development means that we are concerned in our early education with the postponement of decisions. Here I am saying something different from the sociologists. We have to put off the decision making process, in order to accumulate enough knowledge as a preparation for the future. That seems an extraordinary thing to say. But that is what childhood is about, that is what puberty is about, that is what youth is about.
I want to put my stress on the postponement of decision quite dramatically - and I mean the word literally. What is the major drama in the English language? It is Hamlet. What is Hamlet about? It is a play about a young man - a boy - who is faced with the first great decision of his life. And it is a decision beyond his reach: to kill the murderer of his father. It is pointless of the ghost to keep on nudging him and saying, "Revenge". The fact is that Hamlet as a youth is simply not mature. Intellectually or emotionally, he is not ripe for the act that he is asked to perform. And the whole play is an endless postponement of his decision while wrestling with himself.
The high point is in the middle of Act III. Hamlet sees the King at prayer. Stage directions are so uncertain here that he may even hear the King at prayers confessing his crime. And what does Hamlet say, “Now I might do it - pat!" But he does not do it; he is simply not ready for an act of that magnitude in boyhood. So at the end of the play Hamlet is murdered. But the tragedy is not that Hamlet dies; it is that he dies exactly when he is ready to become a great king.
Comprehension Questions
1. Why is it necessary for the youth to put off making important decisions?
2. According to the passage what is that makes man superior to animals?
3. According to the passage what is the sign of maturity?
4. Why does Hamlet not kill the King in the middle of Act III?
5. Why does the passage claim that Hamlet was ready to become a great king?
Q 5. Attempt sections (a), (b) and (c) below as directed:
(a) Arrange the following group of words in correct English word order to make correct sentences. (5)
1. radiation in space, there are, must fear, man, two sorts of
There are two sorts of radiation in space man must fear
2. a great, surrounded by, ocean, which, is, continent, a huge, is Antarctica
Antarctica is a huge continent surrounded by a .great ocean.
3. while, telephoned, out, were, people, you. Several.
Several people telephoned while you were out.
4. true, be, it, that, cannot, this, good, so, news
This news is so good that it cannot be true.
5. us, that, he, ever, comes, hardly, a pity, is, at our house, to see, it
It is a pity that he hardly ever comes to see us at our house...
b) Read the following sentences carefully; correct them, and then rewrite them in your answer book. (5)
1. Wheat is cultivating in autumn.
Wheat is cultivated in autumn.
2. They hate with each other.
They hate each other.
3. The class is consisted of twenty students.
The class consists of twenty students.
4. Thee boy jumped off the tram while it moved.
The boy jumped off the tram while it was moving.
5. Lucy climbed many a hills and never reaches the town.
Lucy climbed many a hill but never reached the town.
c) Choose the correct form of the words in the parentheses and write them down in your answer book. (5)
1. The mouse was (catch) in the trap.
The mouse was caught in trap...
3. The (tranquil) of the country was suddenly disturbed
The tranquillity of the country was suddenly disturbed.
4. A big black hairy spider (hung) by a thread from the ceiling above my head.
A big black hairy spider was hanging by a thread from the ceiling above my head.
4 The apathy of the general public as regards the recent political (develop) is obvious.
The apathy of the general public as regards the recent political development is obvious.
5 We were (awake) at three o’clock by a loud bang.
We were awakened at three o’clock by a loud ban
English (Comp) Paper A (2012) Part I
Time Allowed: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Section A – Continuous Writing
Q 1. John Steinbeck: THE PEARL. (15)
“The news of the approach of the processionran ahead, and in their dark little offices the pearl dealers stiffened and grew alert.” This sentence has been taken from Chapter IV of ‘The Pearl’ by. Relate in your own words what happened after this till the end of the point where Kino decides not to sell the pearl and leaves the office of the pearl buyers.
OR
“So carefully did she work that he heard only the slightest sound when she moved the fireplace stone. And then like a shadow she glided towards the door.” These sentences have been taken from Chapter V of The Pearl. Relate in your own words what happened after this till that point in the storywhere Kino tells Juan to go to the house and bring Coyotito and all the corn that they had.
Q 2. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper on the problem of unemployment among qualified doctors suggesting measures to deal with this problem. . (15)
Q 3. Summarise in your own words the following passage from The Pearl to about one third of its length. (15)
Then Juana steadied the boat while he climbed in. His eyes were shining with excitement, but in decency he pulled up his rock, then pulled up his basket of oysters and lifted them in. Juana sensed his excitement, but she pretended to look away. It is mot good to want a thing too much. It sometimes drives the luck away. You must want it just enough, and you must be very tactful with God or the gods. But Juana stopped breathing. Very deliberately Kino opened his short strong knife. He looked speculatively at the basket. Perhaps it would be better to open the oyster last. He took a small oyster from the basket, cut the muscle, searched the flesh, and threw it in the water. Then he seemed to see the great oyster for the first time. He squatted in the bottom of the canoe, picked up the shell and examined it. The flutes were shining black to brown, qne only a few small barnacles adhered to the shell. Now Kino was reluctant to open it. What he had seen, he knew, might be a reflection, a piece ofl flat shell accidentally drifted in or a complete illusion. In this gulf of uncertain light there wer more illusions than realities.
But Juana’s eyes were on him and she could not wait. She put her hand on Coyotito’s covered head. “Open it,” she said softly.
Kino deftly slipped his knife into the edge of the shell. Through the knife he could feel the muscle tighten hard. He worked the blade lever-wise and the closing muscle parted and the shell fell apart. The lip-like fleshe writhed up and then subsided. Kino lifted the flesh, and there it lay, the great pearl, perfect as the moon. It captured the light and refined it and gave it back in silver incadescence. It was large as a sea-gull’s egg. It was the greatest pearl in the world. (325 words)
IV. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions at the end. (15)
It takes the young writer a long time to become aware of what language really is as a medium of communication. He thinks he should be able to put down his meaning at once and be donewith it, and he put down it and releases his feelings, in language that is meaningless to anyone else. What he has to learn is that he can load almost any form of words with his meanings and be expressing himself but communicating nothing. He has to learn that language has grown naturally., out of the human need to communicate, that it belongs to all those who use it, and its communicative capabilities have developed to meet the general need, that it is most alive when it comes off the tongue, supported as it always is by the look and action of the speaker, that the tongue use of it is universal but that the written one of it is relatively rare. He must come to see that tongue use is filled with cliches which are the common counters best serving the general need. Words and phrases that come off his tongue made alive by the living presence of himself become on paper dead transcriptions. Somehow he must overcome the capacity of words to remain head symbols of meaning as they are in dictionary. He must breathe life them as he sets them on paper.
Comprehension Questions
1. According to the author how does a young writer express his meaning?
2. What must be avoided by a writer if he wants to be successful?
3. What cause the invention of language among the human beings?
4. How is spoken language different from the written one?
5. What is communication according to the author?
Q 5. Attempt sections (A), (B) and (C) below as directed:
(A) Arrange the following group of words in correct English word order to make correct sentences. (5)
1. looked at she told the I when truth me her daggers
She looked at me daggers when I told her the truth
2. using is long he brown pencil a.
He is using a long brown pencil.
3. fast we enough you going are for ?
Are we going fast enough for you?
4. merry so wonder Mary I why today is.
I wonder why Mary is so merry today?
5. it tell I you about can what?
What I can tell you about?
b) Correct the following sentences and rewrite them in your answer book. (5)
1. She did not ask any questions to him
She did not ask him any questions.
2. He went to Karachi for doing some business.
He went to Karachi for some business.
3. When this was searched it was found.
It was found when this was searched.
4. He was very angry when he found they left without him.
He was very angry when he found they had left without
6. It is incorrect to attribute that statement either to Ali or me.
It is incorrect to attribute that statement to Ali or me
c) Choose the correct word/expression from within the options given in the parentheses. (5)
1. Late (though/although) it is , we’ll stay a little longer.
Late though it is, we’ll stay a little longer
5. (For/As) he is only a boy, he is not allowed to smoke.
As he is a only a boy, he is not allowed to smoke..
6. He could do it (so as well/Just as well).
He could do it just as well.
4 He is not the man (whom/who) the police were looking for.
He is not the man whom the police are looking for.
5 Keep an eye on my bag while I (get/am getting) my ticket.
Keep an eye on my bag while I am getting my ticket.
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