XI-English SOLVED PREPARATION PAPER-223
XI-English SOLVED PREPARATION PAPER-223
Section - C
Unseen passage
Précis Writing
Formal E-mail Writing
Formal Report Writing
Essay Writing
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SECTION “A”
200 Expected MCQ’s
1. The Quaid-e-Azam was speaking to the constituent assembly at____.
a) National level b) Regional level c) Global level d) Provisional level
2. The main function of the constituent assembly was to____.
a) Make country as example b) Honor assembly members
c) Make constitution d) Practice Constitution
3. According to the Quaid-e-Azam, ‘cyclonic revolution’ meant a wave of____.
a) Discrimination b) revolt c) Elections d) legislation
4. The main task of the Govt. according to the Quaid-e-Azam is to___.
a) Make constitution for provinces b) Stop black marketing
c) Curb bribery d) Make law and order
5. According to Quaid-e-Azam the poisonous thing is____.
a) Corruption b) Black marketing c) Nepotism d) Law and order
situation
6. The colossal crime monster as stated in the text is____.
a) Break the law b) Black marketing c) Favoritism d) Bribery
7. On 11th August 1947, Quaid-e-Azam was speaking to ____.
a) Already function assembly b) First legislative body
c) Whole nation d) Members of the provincial body
8. The first legislative body was bestowed with ____.
a) full powers b) limited powers
c) only make legislative powers d) only powers to curb bribery
9. The thing that was already prevailing in the continent after partition was____.
a) Bribery b) food stuff c) Nepotism d) starvation
10. The guided principles of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah are____.
a) Supportive & cooperation b) justice & fair play
c) Prejudice & honor d) angularities of majority & minorities
11. The writer in the essay 'Once More to the Lake' is accompanied by his____.
a) Brother b) Son c) Wife d) Pet
12. In the beginning of 'Once More to the Lake' the writer characterizes himself as____.
a) Lake-Water man b) Pond-Water man
c) Salt-Water man d) Ordinary man
13. The writer has referred the word "placidity" in the context of____.
a) Peacefulness b) Calmness c) Loneliness d) Idleness
14. The____ were/was tapping on the roof of the camp of writer.
a) Mosquitoes b) Swam c) Squirrel d) Mouse
15. The writer felt in the end of the essay____.
a) The fear of storm b) The danger of life
c) Happy d) Loneliness
16. ____caught two fishes before lunch.
a) Son b) Father c) Both son and father d) Spinner
17. The writer revisited the lake with his son in ____ season.
a) Summer b) Winter c) Autumn d) spring
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18. The writer's son has seen____ while travelling by train.
a) Weeds b) Lily pads c) Sheltered bay d) Wet woods
19. The writer used to visit lake____.
a) In New York b) In Maine
c) Near his farm house d) In his school
20. For____, the writer used to go to the lake.
a) Fishing b) Seeing waves
c) Enjoying cool water d) Enjoying swimming
21. _____was working in education.
a) Mathilide b) Loisel c) Mansion d) Forestier
22. Mathilde belonged to a/an____family.
a) Rich b) poor c) Middle class d) elite
23. Losiel give Mathilde four hundred francs to_____.
a) buy outfits b) go to theatre c) buy jewellery d) help her friend
24. Mathilde seemed happiest when she______.
a) received the invitation b) danced in the party
c) Bought a new dress d) borrowed the necklace
25. The main theme of The Necklace' is:______.
a) We suffer for our vanities b) It is unwise to borrow things
c) Parties can lead to trouble d) Friends should be honest with each other
26. When she borrowed necklace, Mme. Loisel spent whole evening in______.
a) Talking with her husband b) watching rich people
c) wishing she had not come d) dancing with many men
27. In order to pay the necklace, M. Loisel does all of the following except______.
a) contribute his entire inheritance b) make deals with loan swindlers
c) borrowing money from the bank d) paying his house loan
28. Throughout the story, Mme. Loisel values______.
a) Love b) appearances c) knowledge d) wisdom
29. When Mathilde had to return the Necklace, she was looking as______.
a) Rich b) proud c) peasant d) miser
30. Mathilde bought another Necklace for______.
a) Sixty b) fifty c) thirty six d) fifty six
31. Digital revolution mainly depends on_____
a) physical nature b) improved life
c) hardware innovations d) integrated Circuit
32. During World War-II, transmission of information was in_____ form:
a) Material b) analogue c) Electric d) catalogue
33. _____is the technological option to work in dangerous situation
a) Telephone b) Telecom c) Telepresence d) Television
34. It is technology that people get things better according to their
a) market demand b) environment c) needs d) work
35. E-learning can only be possible through_____.
a) portals b) internet c) smart adaptation d) innovative system
36. People get information through _______ to help them better understand a medical
condition.
a) internet b) integrated apps c) telemedicine d) visual images
37. Bits used to record or transmit information in______ form.
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a) binary b) digital c) analogue d) logical
38. _____ is an example of hydrological disaster.
a) Earthquake b) hurricane c) floods d) wildfire
39. _____ Technology assesses environmental changes and disease predictions
a) remote sensing b) satellite c) circuit d) visual images
40. A bulk of population at disaster risks may be located by_____.
a) Telecom b) satellite images c) actuators d) smart phones
41. The writer visited the bank____.
a) Frequently b) first time c) in a month d) yearly
42. The writer's salary was raised to____ a month.
a) sixty dollars b) fifty dollars c) thirty dollars d) fifty-six dollars
43. ____Presumed the writer to be a detective.
a) Clerk b) manager c) accountant d) Rich man
44. The writer first met the____ in the bank.
a) accountant b) manager c) clerk d) security guard
45. The writer had____ dollars at the time of opening the account.
a) six b) fifty six c) fifty d) sixty
46. Mr. Montgomery was a/ an____.
A5) Manager b) accountant c) clerk d) detective
47. The____ of the author made the manager think that he was a detective.
a) Mysterious manner b) simplicity
c) Harsh behavior d) boldness
48. The author wrote fifty-six dollars instead of six dollars due to____.
a) fear b) haste c) anxiety d) madness
49. The text ‘My Bank Account' is an example of____ tale.
a) Detective b) humorous c) moral d) fictitious
50. After returning from the bank, the writer put his savings in____.
a) bank b) pocket c) silver box d) sock
51. In every work of genius, we recognize our own rejected
a) Ideas b) thoughts c) concepts d) motives
52. According to the author, envy is
a) Bliss b) evil c) suicide d) ignorance
53. Insist on yourself; never
a) imitate b) indicate c) initiate d) imply
54. According to the author, it is in the world to live after the world's opinion.
a) Important b) unimportant c) easy d) difficult
55. Society undergoes — changes.
a) Continuous b) continual c) collective d) creative
56. Every great man is
a) Simple b) unique c) rare d) common
57. Society acquires new arts, and loses old
a) Ways b) methods c) instincts d) approaches
58. Civilized man has lost his strength.
a) aboriginal b) original c) real d) physical
59. The civilized man has lost the use of his feet because he has built
a) Car b) coach c) crutches d) castle
60. A solstice is a
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a) position of moon c) time of the day
b) position of sun d) period of year
61. ____were discussing about school during work.
a) Coloured people b) Miners c) Broker d) Lewis
62. The school was providing
a) Proper education b) education and skills
c) Physical training d) costs
63. ____type of students were studying in the school of Virginia.
a) poor b) wealthy c) workers d) all types of students
64. At____ salary did the writer work at the house of General Lewis Ruffner.
a) one dollar per day b) 5 dollar per month
c) fifty dollar per month d) fifty cent per month
65. ____city was eighty-two miles away from Hampton.
a) Maldon b) Richmond c) Washington d) Virginia
66. The writer spent first night of travel of Hampton at____.
a) large city b) step-father's house
c) sidewalk near the port d) in the school
67. Writer____ to get money for breakfast.
a) swept the room b) loaded the vessels
c) made the pillow d) worked in industry
68. ____helped the writer in getting reception.
a) Lewis b) Step father c) Captain d) Head teacher
69. ____ was the Head teacher's impression of writer after cleaning the room.
a) Good b) Bad c) Lazy d) Unusual
70. The writer accepted the cleaning of recitation room because he wanted to ____.
a) took it as challenge b) impress the Head.
c) get admission. d) get proper food.
71. Singapore is located in____.
a) South Asia b) Africa c) Central Asia d) Europe
72. ____ is not a national language of Singapore.
a) English b) French c) Chinese d) Malay
73. ____ the population of Singapore is living far away from the port.
a) 20% b) 30% c) 50% d) 80% 4.
74. One of the largest markets in Singapore is____.
a) Change alley b) Changai c) Raffles pulse d) Barges
75. Singapore is called Mr. Clean because of____.
a) rows of flowers b) greenery
c) cleanliness d) seeing sights
76. ____ street of Singapore is reasonable for purchase.
a) Arab b) Club c) Amoy d) Bugis
77. ____ city is one mile away from Singapore.
a) Kiamari b) Johar c) Jatty d) Raffles pulse
78. The land of Singapore consist of____ area.
a) 225 square miles b) 2025 square miles
c) 200 square miles d) 2005 square miles
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79. In Singapore, we can find every currency of the world in____.
a) Change Valley b) Raffle Pulse
c) Mr. Clean d) Arab Street
80. Which one is common in Singapore markets?
a) fixed prices b) bargaining
c) free discount d) Govt. subsidy
81. Job is a____ term strategy.
a) Long b) short c) medium d) none of these
82. Many students choose a particular field because of____.
a) Prevailing social trends b) insistence of family
c) Peer pressure interaction d) all of these.
83. An introverted person requires____ interaction.
a) Much b) less c) no d) constant
84. Engineering may be a good field for someone who likes to do____ work.
a) practical b) theoretical c) analytical d) creative skills.
85. Study of computer science requires____ skills
a) accounting b) chemistry c) logical d) imagination
86. Choosing career requires____.
a) Interest b) personality c) skills d) all of these
87. Professional career counsellor may____.
a) Give you a job b) decide your career c) guide you d) give you scholarship
88. SAT stands for____.
a) Scholastic Assessment Test b) School Aptitude Test
c) Scholarship Achievement Test d) Selection & Admission Test
89. To get information about admission one should____.
a) ask other students b) visit university websites
c) read books d) consult parents
90. If you don't succeed you should____.
a) give up b) try with same method
c) rethink strategy d) sit idle
91. The second brother was living by____.
a) serving sultan b) doing Govt. service c) doing labour d) selling belts
92. ____ said that it is better to eat barley than to gird with golden belts.
a) elder brother b) sultan c) wise man d) servant
93. "To gird with golden belts”, this phrase indicates to live____.
a) Hard life b) healthy life c) wealthy life d) slavery life
94. The____ was fearful during travel in the vessel.
a) king b) sultan c) slave d) wise man
95. The slave was thrown in the sea to____.
a) Catch fish b) gain experience c) go drowning d) save boat
96. The Arab became happy after____.
a) Finding bag b) gaining grain c) finding water d) seeing pearls
97. The sage gave advice to his student that____.
a) property can be made b) silver and gold are necessary
c) riches can be relied d) profession is wealth
98. "Little drops make an ocean." This proverb is appropriately depicted in____.
a) Text-I b) Text-III c) Maxim-V d) Maxim-III
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99. A group of people travelling together is called as____.
a) Sages b) caravan c) crew d) shrewd men
100. ____ may be the suitable message of text-II.
a) 'Self-done is well done, b) 'Brave deeds need no show,'
c) 'Small wit great boast,' d) 'Silent water run deep,
101. Sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge was composed by:
a)William Blake b) William Shakespeare
c) William Wordsworth d)Walter Scott
102. Sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge was composed on:
a) 3rd Sep, 1902 b) 3rd Sep, 1903 c) 3rd Sep,1802 d) 3rd Sep, 1803
103. Sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge praises the beauty of:
a) England b) Ireland c) Scotland d)Wales
104. Sonnet is a poem that contains:
a)12 lines b) 14 lines c) 15 lines d)16 lines
105. The first eight lines of sonnet is called:
a) stanza b) sestet c) octave d)rhymed couplet
106. The last six lines of sonnet is called:
a) stanza b) sestet c) octave d) rhymed couplet
107. Sonnet is a/an:
a) small song b) long narrative poem
c) story d) epic song
108. Sonnet means:
a) small song b) long narrative poem
c) story d) epic song
109. Sonnet is a poem that is originated from:
a) Ireland b) Scotland c) Italy d) England
110. Sonnet is a poem that is originated in:
a)16th century b) 17th century c) 18th century d)19th century
111. The strong retreat for a happy man is his_____.
a) heart b) thoughts c) mind d) conscience
112. According to the poet, a happy man cares much about_____.
a) worldly needs b) material uplift c) character d) finance
113 A happy man's armour is his_____ thought.
a) clever b) honest c) deep d) lofty
114. A happy man's days are_____.
a) joyful b) carefree c) harmless d) playful
115. _____ is the utmost skill of an honest man.
a) truth b) honesty c) simplicity d) wisdom
116. A happy man does not serve another's_____.
a) order b) direction c) wish d) will
117. A happy man's soul is always prepared for_____.
a) exam b) fight c) quarrel d) death
118. According to the poet, the deepest wounds are always given by_____.
a) back-biting b) praise c) trust d) friendship
119. “The Character of a happy Life” is representing the theme of the dangers of a
_________ life as opposed to the happiness to a private life.
a) public b) court c) busy d) free
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120. ‘The Character of a Happy Life’ warns us from the dangers of ___________ life.
a) a virtuous b) a serene c) an ambitious d) a bad
121. The figure of speech in ‘The silver tint of the cloud of doubt’ is_____.
a) personification b) metaphor c) onomatopoeia d) simile
122. ‘When things seem worst’, we should_____.
a) run away b) take some other way
c) stop moving ahead d) stick to them
123. “You might succeed with another blow", means you_____.
a) give the blow b) receive the blow
c) continue struggle d) withdraw the struggle
124. The struggler learns too late that he_____.
a) was unable to struggle b) was close to his victory
c) should have taken rest d) should have quit
125. The moral of the poem is that we should_____.
a) face challenges of life b) enjoy success
c) run away from the hardships of life d) only think positively
126. 'So stick to the fight when you're_____’
a) hardest hit b) betrayed c) unhappy d) unlucky
127. The phrase 'golden crown' means_____.
a) wealth b) power c) victory d) throne
128. In the first stanza of the poem, the word 'sigh' symbolizes_____.
a) happiness b) regret c) courage d) pain
129. The poet of poem “Don’t Quit” is written by:
a) Sir Henry Wotton b) Percy Bysshe Shelley
c) Edgar Albert Guest d) Douglas Malloch
130. Edgar Albert Guest was born in:
a) 1881 b) 1882 c) 1959 d) 1957
131. "Ozymandias' is a poem depicting that the life is_____.
a) beautiful b) transient c) attractive d) alluring
132. The poet met a traveler from_____.
a) an ancient land b) aboard
c) a neighbouring country d) a desert
133. The traveler told the poet that he had seen_____ in the desert
a) a statue b) a sculptor c) an oasis d) a snake
134. The words on the base of statue tell us that the king Ozymandias was a _____ king.
a) kind b) humble c) proud d) cruel
135. The message of the poem for all powerful authority and glory is_____.
a) 'sands stretch far away' b) 'frown and wrinkled lips'
c) 'nothing remains' d) 'stamped on these lifeless things
136. In the poem 'Ozymandias', the condition of the statue is_____.
a) good b) bad c) excellent d) marvelous
137. My name is Ozymandias - King of Kings;' is_____ literary device.
a) Simile b) Irony c) Personification d) Metaphor
138. One of the following lines does NOT make use of alliteration in the poem.
a) The lone and level sands stretch far away
b) I met a traveller from an antique land
c.) Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
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d) Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown
139. About what does an antique land traveller told to the poet:
a) statue b) king c) pharaoh d) sculpture
140. Where was the head of the sculpture?
a) beside the sculpture b) on the head of sculpture
c) near the sculpture d) no where
141. The poem explains to us that good qualities always develop in_____.
a) hardships b) ease
c) idleness d) illness
142. "Never became a forest king” means never_____.
a) became a lion b) acquired a prominent position
c) possessed courage to fight d) enjoyed life
143. “But lived and died as he began” points out towards_____ human being
a) a courageous b) an effortless
c) a wealthy d) a successful
144. In the poem 'Good Timber', the poet discusses themes of_____.
a) nature, wealth and defeat b) power, relationship and hope
c) nature, struggle and fulfilment d) nature, nurture and chaos
145. The poem teaches us that the people reach their true potential by
overcoming_____.
a) feelings b) enemies
c) desires d) adversities
146. "But lived and died a scrubby thing” means lived a/an____ life.
a) unimportant b) high status
c) useful d) comfortable
147. ‘By sun and cold, by rain and snow' is_____ literary device.
a) Metaphor b) Oxymoron
c) Alliteration d) Simile
148. “Broken branches" in last stanza is the example of_____.
a) simile b) metaphor
c) hyperbole d) none of them
149. The poem "Good Timber" teaches us that hard time creates:
a) poor men b) hopeless men c) good men d) strong men
150. "The more the storm, the more the strength" means:
a) adversities makes a person hopeless b) hardships makes a stronger man
c) tough time makes a person lazy d) strong wind can break man's strength
151 The poet chanced to see Lucy _____.
a. at the break of day b. in the evening
c. in the afternoon d. at night
152. Lucy's father asked Lucy to go to the town with a lantern to bring her_____.
a. aunt b. sister c. brother d. mother
153 Lucy replied to her father that she would_____ go to the town to take back her
mother.
a. gladly b. sadly c. unwillingly d. probably
154. Lucy couldn't reach the town because_____.
a) it was late b) she didn't get any conveyance
c) her mother reached home d) she lost her way in storm
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155. The wooden bridge was at distance of_____ from Lucy's home.
a) a mile b) a furlong c) a kilometer d) a few feet
156. Lucy's parents became certain of her death when they saw _____.
a. her foot prints b. her body c. her lantern d. her shoes
157. Some people still believe that Lucy can be seen_____.
a in mountains b. in wind c. in town d. on bridge
158. People believe Lucy can be seen doing these activities except_____.
a. looking straight b singing songs c. moving rapidly d. talking to people
159. According to Wordsworth, Lucy has merged with ___________.
a) Nature b) Moor c) Storm d) Life
160. ‘Ties scarcely afternoon ________’ in ‘Lucy Gray’ is the voice of.
a) The Father b) The Poet c) The Mother d) Lucy
161. The ballad The Abbot of Canterbury' is narrated in _____person.
a. first b. second
c. third d. first and third
162. The poet says to the reader that he is going to tell a_____ story.
a. sad b. funny
c. terrible d. folk
163. King John was jealous of Abbot's housekeeping and high_____.
a. character b. respect
c. business d. renown
164. King John feared that the Abbot was working against his_____.
a. people b. policies
c. crown d. ministers
165. King John told the Abbot if he did not answer his three questions he would
be_____.
a. beheaded b. poisoned c. banished d. fined
166. After listening to the King's questions, the Abbot rode to_____ universities.
a. Oxford and California b. Oxford and Canterbury
c. Oxford and Campbell d. Oxford and Cambridge
167. The Abbot requested the King to give him_____ weeks space.
a. three b. four c. five d. six
168. While going back to his home town, the Abbot met a_____.
a. farmer b. friend c. neighbour d. shepherd
169. The shepherd demanded Abbot's_____ to answer King's questions
a. lands b. house c. horse and dress d. wealth
170. The poem ‘The Abbot of Canterbury’ is a/an:
a) sonnet b) elegy c) southern ballad d) northern ballad
171. Khahoris trouble their bodies to attain their_____.
a) goal b) class c) earnings d) destination
172 Khahoris face severe_____ while achieving their goals.
a) criticism b) conditions c) hardships d) all of them
173. Khahoris never take their_____ when they have goals.
a) property b) care c) followers d) none
174. “Kháhoris' faces are dry, on their feet are slippers old and torn" shows the_____.
a) struggle b) emotion
c) hardships d) pleasure
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175. Khahoris recognition is like_____.
a) caravan in desert b) raft in ocean
c) guide in mountains d) safety in jingle
176. Khahoris can be found even where there is no trace of:
a) human beings b) animals
c) birds d) cattle
177. In fourth stanza, the word 'save' is used in sense of_____.
a) safety b) preservation
c) together d) except
178. True seekers can only be known to those who are for_____.
a) jungle dwelling b) deserted abodes
c) mountain peaks d) spiritual realm
179. Sur Khahori is written by:
a) Amina Khamisani b) Shaikh Saadi
c) Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai d) Altaf Shaikh
180. Surr Khahori is translated by:
a) Amina Khamisani b) Shaikh Saadi
c) Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai d) Altaf Shaikh
181. The play takes place in a small suburb in_____.
a) Maryland b) Washington c) Virginia d) Indiana
182. Spelding_____ flying object in space
a) accepts b) denies c) doubts d) confirms
183. Spelding criticizes John for growing_____.
a) cabbage b) walnuts c) corn d) peanuts
184. Kreton appears to be in his_____.
a) twenties b) thirties c) forties d) fifties
185. The impression of Kreton on seeing the inside of the house was _____.
a) disgusted b) delighted c) callous d)sorrowful
186. The spaceship landed in Mrs. Spelding's_____.
a) rose garden b) petunia bed c) greenhouse d) vegetable garden
187. Kreton said that the earthmen were his______.
a) hobby b) ruination c) hope d) models
188. Kreton mistakenly thought that he had come to earth in the_____.
a) 18th century b) 19th century c) 20th century d) 21st century
189. The first person who arrived to investigate the spaceship was_____.
a) Powers b) Laurent
c) President of the United States d) neighbour
190. Kreton said people on his planet did not_____.
a) did not fight b) did not speak
c) did not die d) did not love
191. Kreton's space ship was of _____ shape.
a) elliptical b) oval c) circular d) triangular
192. John could not use the telephone because_____.
a) Kreton had cut communication
b) Speldings did not have any
c) Powers declared martial law
d) Spelding wouldn't give him permission
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193. General Powers was thinking about_____.
a) his promotion b) security of the country
c) arrest of Kreton d) murder of the visitor
194. According to Kareton, civilization is just_____.
a) at the ending b) at the beginning
c) full bloom d) creeping
195. The elements of science fiction in this passage are most pronounced in_____.
a) Kreton's supernatural abilities
b) reactions to Kreton
c) Kreton belongs to another breed of human
d) hobbies of Kreton
196. Kreton placed an invisible wall around his spaceship because_____.
a) the army told him to.
b) the army was going to take it apart.
c) the earth's atmosphere was damaging it.
d) his own people had suggested it.
197. Powers accused Kreton of coming to earth_____.
a) 100 years too soon
b) to spread a mysterious disease
c) to discover some natural resources
d) to reconnoitre before an invasion
198. Kreton said John's thoughts about Ellen were_____.
a) black b) red c) purple d) yellow
199. Kreton considers human civilization _____.
a) modern b) primitive c) conservative d) rational
200. Kreton intends to take charge of_____.
a) rose garden b) Spelding's house c) USA d) world
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SECTION “B”
SUB-SECTION -I (Reading Comprehension)
Quaid on 11th August, 1947
Q.1 Why was the Quaid feeling honoured while addressing the First Constituent
Assembly?
Ans. On 10th August 1947, the First Constituent Assembly was established in order to frame
a constitution for Pakistan. The Quaid was made its first ever president. The newly born
nation gave him right to deliver the inaugural speech. Thus he was feeling honoured while
addressing the assembly.
Q.3 "I shall always be guided by the principles of justice and fair play without any
political language, prejudice and Ill-will." Elaborate these words.
Ans. Here the Quaid wanted to say that he would follow the principles of justice and fair play
while dealing the citizens of the country. He promised to keep personal enmities away while
dealing the people for the sake of a prosperous
and peaceful Pakistan. He would never think of III about any community but he would try to
treat everyone equally.
Q.5 Why does writer repeatedly call the lake as wild lake?
Ans. The writer repeatedly calls the lake as wild lake in order to emphasize the cottages
surrounded it. He says that it is not at a place where men can not reside. Men not only enjoy
the calmness nature of the lake but also settled there cottages to live in the peaceful
atmosphere of the lake which is not wild.
Q. 6 What kind of sensation persisted and grew in the mind of the writer?
Ans. While spending time at the lake, the essayist feels dual existence of himself. Memories
of the past haunt him. He finds himself in his son and himself as his father. He is at the same
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time his father in imagination and his son's father in reality. Such creepy sensation persisted
and grew in the mind of the writer.
THE NECKLACE
Q.7 How was the life of Mme. Loisel before the loss of the necklace?
Ans. Mme. Loisel lived a happy and contended life before the loss of the necklace. She was
pretty, charming and seemed to be young and attractive. She was not rich, but she had enough
money to live a happy life. She daydreamed about being rich but remained satisfied in her
life.
Q.8 How did Mr. Loisel contribute to the cost of the new necklace?
Ans. Mr. Loisel had eighteen thousand francs inherited from his father. He gave all the
amount to Mathilde for purchasing the new one necklace. The price of the jewellery was
thirty six thousand francs. He borrowed the rest amount from his friends, moneylenders and
Money swindlers. Whatever money he had he sacrificed the all for the sake of his wife's
mistake.
TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION
Q.10 What do you mean by technological revolution?
Ans. A technological revolution is a period in which one or more technologies is replaced by
another, novel technology in a short amount of time. It is an era of accelerated technological
progress characterized by new innovations whose rapid application and diffusion typically
cause an abrupt change in society.
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or environmentally unstable places and determine how to respond after disaster strikes.
Though technology cannot prevent the onset of the pandemics.
MY BANK ACCOUNT
Q.13 What is effect upon the author of entering the bank to do business?
Ans. According to the author, he has bank phobia. When he enters into the bank he gets a
frightened. The clerks frighten him; the desks frighten him; the sight of the money frightens
him; everything frightens him. The moment he passes through the door of the bank and
attempts to do business there, he becomes an irresponsible fool.
Q.14 What mistake did the author make when he wrote the cheque?
Ans. The author deposited 56 dollars in his new account. He wanted to withdraw 6 dollars for
personal use. But in fear, he wrote 56 dollars instead of 6 dollars. In such way, he withdrew
all his amount.
Q.15 Why was there a roar of laughter when the author left the bank?
Ans. As the author left the bank, he heard a roar of laughter inside the bank. There was the
roar of laughter because of the foolish act done by him while withdrawing his amount. He
deposited 56 dollars in his account. After few minutes, he withdrew all his amount. It made a
sense of humour among the bank Workers.
SELF-RELIANCE
Q.16 What happens when a person doesn't value one's own qualities?
Ans. When a person does not value his own qualities, he will not live a satisfying or
gratifying life. Tomorrow a stranger will say masterly good sense precisely what he has
thought and felt all the time, and he shall be forced to take with shame his own opinions from
another.
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STRUGGLE FOR AN EDUCATION
Q.19 Why was the boy inspired to go to Hampton?
Ans. The boy was inspired to go to Hampton in order to join the school there after
overhearing the beautiful description of the school by the two miners. It appeared to him
more pretentious than the little coloured school in their town.
Q.21 Why did the boy thank the captain of the ship?
Ans. When the boy was hungry he had nothing to buy breakfast to eat. So he went to the
captain for work. He settled him at the work of unloading. He supported him a lot. When the
next time, he needed the work, the captain of the ship again gave him work. So that he
thanked him for his kindness.
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CHOOSING CAREER
Q.25 What are the differences between a job and a career?
Before embarking on a journey to choose a career, it is essential to understand the difference
between a job and a career. Though jobs and careers are considered synonymous and
interchangeable, there is a subtle difference between the two. A career is not merely a job;
there is much more to it. A job is the work one does to earn money. It may be full-time to
make a living or part time to support a student during the academic term. It is a short-term
strategy and does not necessarily require a professional degree or future planning. On the
other hand, a career is a long-term journey based on one's passions, future growth, and
personal advancement. For a career, one needs a certain level of education, a professional
degree, or, at least, a definite skill set.
Q.27 Why is it necessary to consult a veteran of the field before choosing a career?
Ans. Sometimes, we have a very idealistic and unattainable perception of our dream career.
Therefore, it is always helpful to talk to someone who has experience in the career you want
to pursue. By consulting a veteran of the field, you may gain valuable insight into the
particular field's expectations, procedures, difficulties, and rewards. For instance, if you are
interested in pursuing a career in academia, then it would be appropriate to approach your
teacher to guide you towards your intended path. He or she may be able to tell you about the
institutions, processes, and some helpful tips to achieve your goal.
Q.30 How does the professional man earn respect according to the sage?
Ans. The professional man has skill through which he can earn money in any time. Property
and precious materials are not permanent. These can be stolen or vanished away. But a
profession which is a skill can never be stolen. A man can earn his respect by using his talent
and skills in any time
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SUB-SECTION 11 (POETRY
SONNET COMPOSED UPON WESTMINISTER BRIDGE
Q.1 What scene is the poet describing? What was the effect of the scene on the poet?
Ans. The poet describes the beauty of London on early morning. For the poet the city is
wearing the best dress and only a dull person can ignore this splendor. In fact he sees natural
elements which one the rivers, the sun towers, the theatres, the temple and the houses. The
natural elements and the objects made by the man are connected by the beauty of the city, is
himself natural.
Q.2 Describe the rising of the sun. How does it increase the beauty of the morning?
Ans. William Wordsworth, being inspired by the majesty of the morning, describes the scene
of rising sun. He says that it steeps in such a way as has never been seen. To him, the rays of
the rising sun increase the beauty of the morning because it magnifies and brightens
everything on earth. According to Wordsworth, the first ray of the sun has increased in the
splendour of that place where it has fallen.
Q.3 Which river has been reffered in the Sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge
and what does the phrase ‘mighty heart’ refer?
Ans. The River Thames has been reffered in the poem over which Westminster Bridge cross.
It flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second
longest in the United Kingdom, after the River Severn while it is best known for flowing
through London. The phrase ‘mighty heart’ refers the city, London which is the capital city of
England and the United Kingdom. It is actually a center of all activities of this country.
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Q.6 How did Henry Wotton’s happy man enjoy his spare time?
Ans. Sir Henry Wotton’s happy man’s life is governed with the rule of sanctity, virtue and
piety. He acts quite in a noble, honest and straight forward way, when he has spare time. His
rest and acts are conditioned with the sense of accountability to God. He spends his time in
reading ethics and morality. If he finds more space, he joins the company of upright fellows.
In short, his whole life pattern is under the command of the fear of God.
“The fear of the wrath of God eliminates the terror of earthly deities”
DON'T QUIT
Q.7 Discuss how the poem helps the reader to be optimistic in every situation.
Ans. The poem helps the reader to be optimist in every situation of life. Repeatedly, it bounds
them to continue their struggles. Come what may happen they should not give up in their
efforts. To face the challenges of life positively is the main purpose of the poem.
Q.9 Why does the poet term life 'queer with twists and turns'?
Ans. The poet terms life 'queer with twists and turns' in order to tell us that the life is full of
ups and downs. So we should not be worried while downs or ups come in our life.
OZYMANDIAS
Q.10 How can you say that the sculptor was a great artist?
Ans. It can be said that sculptor of the statue of Ozymandias was really a great artist. He
figured out the humanistic characteristics on the face of the head of the king, in a way, that
anyone can easily guess that what type of the king was.
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GOOD TIMBER
Q.13 What happens to the people who work hard?
Ans. The people who work hard face many difficulties in the life. They work hard for a better
life, but it does not come easily. One has to bear hardships in order to live a perfect and
meaningful life. So, when he starts hard working, the challenges appear one by one in every
step of his life. He faces every challenge that makes his life meaningful.
Q.14 Why does the poet suggest people to be like Good Timber?
Ans. The poet wants to reveal a useful message for his readers. He compares an ordinary tree
to a good timber. An ordinary tree does not have any prominent position in the forest because
it spend it's time as it came to this world. It neither tries to change the position nor dares to
bear hardships for a better position. On the other hand, a good timber remains ready to face
hardships of life. It becomes more perfect when faces more storm. So the poet suggests the
people to be like good timer and face the difficulties of life. In such way your position will be
strong and meaningful.
LUCY GRAY
Q.16 What did Lucy’s parent do after they saw the foot mark of Lucy in the snow?
Ans. When the Lucy’s Parents found the foot mark of Lucy’s feet. They started following
them. They tracked the foot marks through the snow then hedge &by the long stone wall and
they crossed an open field and reached the middle of the plank of the bridge but they lost her
foot marks beyond the middle of bridge.
Q.17 What happened to Lucy Gray when she was going to the town?
OR
Briefly narrate the tragic story of Lucy Gray.
Ans: Lucy was a little girl. She lived alone with her parents, on wide moor. Once when her
mother had gone to the market her father saw a full moon in the afternoon which is the
prediction of a storm, according to the local belief. Her father asked her to go, with a lantern,
to take her mother back. She went on hurriedly. When she was on the way storm came earlier
than it was expected. Lucy lost her way and never reached the town.Her parents searched her
whole night long, but they could never found her. Some people still believe that she is alive
and walks over the moor.
Q.18 How did the parents come to know about the death of Lucy gray?
Ans. In the beginning, they thought that they lost Lucy Gray. Suddenly, her mother found the
food marks of Lucy in the snow; they followed them through the broken hawthorn edge and
by the long stone wall, and crossed an open field and saw the same foot marks. In the last,
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they reached the Wooden Bridge which was broken in the middle. They made up their mind,
that she was drowned by this space. By this way, she came to know about Lucy death.
Q.20 What are the three questions and what was the funniest answer of these questions
given by the shepherd?
Ans. The questions which were asked by the King as follow:
1. What was his (King) exact worth when he was sitting on the thrown and crown of gold so
fair on his head?
2. How soon he may ride the whole world about?
3. What is the king thinking at that time?
The funniest answer which was applied by shepherd as follow.
1. The Jesus Christ was sold among the false Jews in thirty pence so your worth is 29 pence
one pence worse than Jesus Christ.
2. If you ride with the sun and ride with the same so you will consume 24 hours to ride the
whole world about.
3. The third answer shepherd gave that you are thinking I am the Abbot but I am a poor
shepherd.
Q.21 Why was the King John hostile to the Abbot of Canterbury?
Ans: When the king heard about Abbot of Canterbury that he was leading a life far superior
than him. He felt hostility against him and called him. In his court, and put the accusation of
treason against him.
SUR KHAHORI
Q.22 How is Khahori's character depicted by the poet?
Ans. Khahoris character is depicted according to their struggle. They have an ascetic
character. They try to achieve that character by adopting many self-denying activities. After a
long period of struggle they succeed to achieve the spirit.
Q.23 Where and why do Khahori's spend their days and nights?
Ans. Khahoris spend their days and night mostly on the mountainous places. They spend their
day and night in order to give pain to their bodies. They use the philosophy of gaining
spiritual power by giving pain to their external mass of the body.
Q.24 What does the poet want to say when he says "Where not a trace of birds is seen,
fire is lit"?
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Ans. The poet here wants to tell the reader about the spiritual power of Khahoris. They have
spiritual access that's why they can go there where no one can go easily. They reach there
before the birds and make that place brighten.
Q.5 How much advanced is the civilization of Kreton than of the Earth?
Ans. The civilization of Kreton is much more advanced than of the Earth. They have power
to control their thoughts and emotions. They can use flying cars to travel. They are immortal.
On the other hand, the Earth people are at the beginning of their civilization. They are mortal
and do not have any control over their emotions and thoughts.
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SECTION “C”
Detailed Questions & Answer: -
Formal Email: -
a. Formal email to Director, K electric complaining against the frequent break down
of electricity
b. Formal email to Director, Sui Sothern Gas complaining against frequent shortage
of Gas.
c. Formal email to Mayor / Administrator of the city Govt, complaining against
worsen condition of roads.
Report Writing: -
a. Report about student’s week held in your college (Including events, days and dates)
b. Report about facilities provided by the college (Access to library, computer lab,
auditorium etc.)
c. Report on Celebration of Independence day, 14th August at your college.
Narrative Writing: -
An incident that influenced you greatly
Comparative Essays: -
a. Physical Classes v/s Online Classes
b. Electronic Media v/s Print Media
c. Digital Library v/s Physical Library
d. City Life v/s Village Life
Unseen Passage
Practice from my English Notes
Précis Writing
Practice from my English Notes
Grammar:-
Practice from my English Notes
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