National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences, Karachi
Fall-2020 CS-Department
Mid-Term 2
28 November, 2020, 10:30 am – 11:30am
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Course Code: SS105 Course Name: English Composition and Comprehension
Instructor Names: Ms. Faiza Mumtaz, Mr. Javed Iqbal, Ms. Javeria Ali, Ms. Nazia Imam, Mr. Wasif
Khan
Student Roll No: Section No:
Return the question paper.
Read each question completely before answering it. There are 2 questions and 2 pages.
In case of any ambiguity, you may make assumption. But your assumption should not contradict any
statement in the question paper.
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THE ANSWER COPY. QUESTIONS ANSWERED ON THE
QUESTION PAPER WILL NOT BE SCORED.
The invigilator present is not supposed to tell the meaning of any word.
Be precise and to the point.
Time: 60 minutes. Max Marks: 30 points
Question I
A. There is one or more than one punctuation mistake in each of the following sentences.
Rewrite the sentences in a correct way. [10 marks]
1. Sylvester muttered to himself I really hate movies like this
2. The fox had its right foreleg caught securely in the traps jaws.
3. By four in the afternoon everybody wanted to go home.
4. I set the gift a sweater on the chair.
5. what is the babys name asked the doctor
6. In three weeks time well have to begin school again.
7. Larger than life is one of the most popular songs by Backstreet Boys from their album
Millenium.
8. Are you coming with us Owen?
9. Yoko our new classmate is our best fielder.
10. She hopes to receive good grades this semester her scholarship depends on her
maintaining a 3.5 average.
B. Review the following paragraph for fragments. Revise fragments so that they
become grammatically complete. [Marks 7]
Do not copy the entire paragraph
Correct the fragments (mention sentence number) and write only revised sentences.
1. Karen decided to take a vacation. 2. Which she had wanted to do for a long time. 3. She
asked her supervisor for two weeks off. 4. Then she went to visit her travel agent gave
her some interesting ideas about destinations. 5. After reviewing a number of
brochures, Karen decided to visit Italy. 6. She asked her travel agent to make an airplane
reservation. 7. And also several hotel reservations. 8. She flew into Rome on a sunny
day in June. 9. While she was in Rome. 10. She went on a number of tours. 11. And
visited three museums. 12. She enjoyed eating Italian food at some wonderful
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restaurants. 13. And made several new friends. 14. Because Karen enjoyed her Italian
holiday so much. 15. She plans to return to Italy for her next vacation.
Question II
A. Write an introductory paragraph and a conclusion paragraph by considering three
body paragraphs provided below: [10 marks]
First of all, watching TV has the value of sheer relaxation. Watching television can be soothing
and restful after an eight-hour day of pressure, challenges, or concentration. After working hard
all day, people look forward to a new episode of a favorite show or yet another showing of
Casablanca or Anchorman. This period of relaxation leaves viewers refreshed and ready to take
on the world again. Watching TV also seems to reduce stress in some people. This benefit of
television is just beginning to be recognized. One doctor, for example, advises his patients with
high blood pressure to relax in the evening with a few hours of television.
In addition to being relaxing, television is entertaining. Along with the standard comedies, dramas,
and game shows that provide enjoyment to viewers, television offers a variety of movies and
sports events. Moreover, viewers can pay a monthly fee and receive special cable programming
or Direct TV. Viewers can watch first-run movies, rock and classical music concerts, and
specialized sports events, like international soccer and Grand Prix racing. Viewers can also buy
or rent movies and TV shows on DVD. Still another growing area of TV entertainment is video
games. PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles allow the owner to have a video-game arcade
in the living room.
Most important, television is educational. Preschoolers learn colors, numbers, and letters from
public television programs, like Sesame Street, that use animation and puppets to make learning
fun. On the Discovery Channel, science shows for older children go on location to analyze
everything from volcanoes to rocket launches. Adults, too, can get an education (college credits
included) from courses given on television. Also, television widens our knowledge by covering
important events and current news. Viewers can see and hear presidents’ speeches, state
funerals, natural disasters, and election results as they are happening.
B. Identify if the following thesis statements are well developed (WD), Lack
Controlling Idea (LCI), have two controlling ideas (TCI), or it is too specific (TS):
Write answers only. [3 marks]
1. Is St. Louis an exciting city in which to live?
2. St. Louis has not fully utilized its riverfront for barge traffic; the civic leadership has not
dealt effectively in revitalizing the north side of the city.
3. St. Louis is known as the “Gateway to the West.”
4. St. Louis is strategically located in the middle of the country.
5. St. Louis is a good place to live because it has a rich social, political, and cultural history.
6. St. Louis has three professional sports team.
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