BAMM PECHS GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATIONS, 2023 (PRELIM)
ENGLISH PAPER – I
9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. (All Groups) Time: 20 minutes
SECTION ‘A’
(MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) – (M.C.Qs.) Marks : 20
NOTE: i) This section consists of 20 part questions and all are to be answered. Each question carries one mark.
i) The correct answer bubble must be filled on OMR sheet 1) pasted in answer script.
ii) Use only blue / black ball point pen or pointer on OMR sheet.
iii) Avoid using pencil / White-o pen on OMR sheet.
1. Choose the correct answer for each from the given options:
1) Word ‘Pakistan’ was coined by:
A) Hafeez Jalandhari B) Allama Iqbal C) Liaquat Ali Khan D) Chaudhry Rehmat Ali
2) The word ‘marred’ means:
A) make B) spoil C) prepare D) happy
3) Mathilde returned home by taking:
A) tram B) metro bus C) shabby cab D) own car
4) General Lewis Ruffner was the owner of:
A) gold mine B) salt mine C) silver mine D) coal mine
5) Largest masjid in Singapore is:
A) Crystal Masjid B) Sultan Masjid C) Floating Masjid D) Sheikh Zayed Masjid
6) The phrase ‘golden crown’ means:
A) wealth B) power C) victory D) throne
7) ‘My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings’ was written on:
A) head B) pedestal C) center D) land
8) The poem ‘Good Timber’ is the masterpiece of:
A) P.B Shelley B) Wordsworth C) Douglas Malloch D) Anonymous
9) Lucy parents tracked her:
A) lantern B) footprints C) shawl D) body
10) Sur Khahori is translated by:
A) Maupassant B) Altaf Sheikh C) Saadi D) Amina Khamisani
11) ‘This is a house in the State of Maryland, USA’, these words are spoken by:
A) Ellen B) John C) Spelding D) Mrs. Spelding
12) Kreton said that the earthmen were his:
A) hobby B) ruination C) hope D) models
13) To escape, Mrs. Spelding suggested to going to the:
A) basement B) armed room C) cellar D) garden
14) The diameter of the spaceship was:
A) 11 feet B) 12 feet C) 13 feet D) 14 feet
15) The visitor was dressed in the fashion of:
A) 1960 B) 1900 C) 1860 D) 1850
16) In the sentence ‘It looks nice’, the underlined verb is:
A) transitive B) intransitive C) auxiliary D) modal
17) In the sentence ‘Social awareness can lessen the spread of AIDS’, the word ‘lessen’ means:
A) session B) diminish C) lecture D) practice
18) Please ___ write your homework. (Identify the correct prefix):
A) un B) mis C) re D) dis
19) In the sentence ‘My neighour is very loquacious’, the word ‘loquacious’ means:
A) talkative B) pretentious C) helpful D) loving
20) The word ‘put’ is a/an:
A) regular verb B) irregular verb C) auxiliary verb D) modal verb
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BAMM PECHS GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATIONS, 2023 (PRELIM)
ENGLISH PAPER – I
9:20 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (All Groups) Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
SECTION ‘B’
(SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS) (40 Marks)
NOTE: Attempt Ten part-questions from this section, selecting at least Two part-questions from each sub-section. All
questions carry equal marks.
SUB-SECTION I (Reading Comprehension)
2. i) What was the Quaid’s view about nepotism and jobbery?
ii) How is Mathilde responsible for her own suffering?
iii) How does envy affect an individual, according to the Emerson?
iv) What did Booker T. Washington learn during work?
SUB-SECTION II (Poetry)
v) What is the fate of people who do not work hard in life according to Douglas Malloch?
vi) What does a happy man pray to God?
vii) What were the three questions of King?
viii) How do Khahoris experience sleep?
SUB-SECTION III (Play – A Visit to a Small Planet)
ix) How much impressive were the morals of Kreton?
x) What information does Kreton have about Earth?
xi) What does Roger Spelding do, as he sees the flying saucer landing in his house?
xii) How does Aide describe Kreton’s spaceship?
SUB-SECTION IV (Grammar)
xiii) Change the narration:
a) The boy said, How cruel the man is!’ b) He said, ‘Are you sad ?’
c) He said, ‘Leave me alone.’ d) Sara said, ‘Don’t disturb me while I am studying.’
xiv) Change the voice:
a) Teacher praised the boy. b) I am writing a story.
c) Did the noise frighten you? d) Who cooked dinner?
xv) Spot the errors and do the correction of verb, preposition and adjective in the following sentences:
a) She is good in playing piano. b) They didn’t arrived on time.
c) I am waiting since two hours. d) This is more difficulter than I thought.
xvi) Do as directed:
a) The doctor to the patient whats your problem (Punctuate)
b) If I felt better, …………. (Complete the sentence)
c) She read English language. (Put modal verb showing ability)
d) I drink coffee. My brother drink hot chocolate. (Make a compound sentence)
SECTION ‘C’
(DETAILED-ANSWER QUESTIONS) (40 Marks)
NOTE: Attempt all questions from this section. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
OR
Make a précis of the passage and suggest a suitable title to it:
The internet has revolutionized the way people communicate, learn, and conduct business. It allows access
to vast amounts of information and connects individuals across the globe instantly. However, the internet also
poses certain risks. Issues such as privacy concerns, cyberbullying, and the spread of misinformation have
become more prevalent. While the internet offers numerous benefits, it is important for users to be aware of these
dangers and take necessary precautions. Ensuring online safety through secure passwords, avoiding suspicious
links, and being cautious about sharing personal information can help minimize risks. As the internet continues
to evolve, the balance between its advantages and potential threats must be carefully managed.
i) What risks are associated with the internet, according to the passage?
ii) What precautions can users take to ensure online safety?
iii) Give suitable title to the passage.
iv) Identify parts of speech of the following words:
a) vast b) instantly c) prevalent d) evolve
4. Write a formal email to your college principal requesting him / her to arrange a visit to an old age home.
OR
Write a report about Science Exhibition held in your college (Including events, days and dates).
5. Write a narrative account of your special family vacation.
OR
Write an essay to compare and contrast on any One of the following:
i) Physical Games v/s Online Games ii) Cooking v/s Baking
iii) Home Food v/s Junk Food iv) Business v/s Job
6. Draft a covering letter with a CV in response to the following advertisement:
‘A reputed publishing company requires fresh science graduate candidates with fluency in English. Send detailed CV /
Resume to PO Box No # 7810 C/O Dawn, Karachi.’
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