SSC-II English (All Sets With Solutions) - Combined

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
For Grades X
Competency 1: Reading and Thinking Skills
Standard 1: All students will search for, discover and understand a variety of text
types through tasks which require multiple reading and thinking
strategies for comprehension, fluency and enjoyment.
Benchmark I: Analyze patterns of text organization, and function of various devices used
within and beyond a paragraph in a text.
Student Learning Outcomes

Grade X
➢ Analyze passages in the text to identify the theme/ general subject, key idea/ central thought (a
statement about the general subject), and supporting details.
➢ Analyze paragraphs to identify words, phrases or sentences that support the main idea through
• definition
• example/ illustration
• cause and effect
• comparison and contrast
• facts, analogies, anecdotes and quotations.
➢ Identify and recognize the functions of
• pronoun – antecedent relationships.
• anaphoric and cataphoric references.
• transitional devices used for coherence and cohesion at discourse level.
➢ Analyze the order of arranging paragraphs:
• Chronological or spatial.
• General to specific, specific to general.
• Most important to least important and vice versa.
Benchmark II: Analyze complex processes, procedures, events, issues, and various viewpoints,
applying reading comprehension and thinking strategies
Student Learning Outcomes Grade

Grade X
➢ Use pre-reading strategies to
• predict the content of a text from topic / picture, title / headings, key words and visuals etc.
by using prior knowledge, asking questions and contextual clues.
➢ Skim text to
• have general idea of the text.
• infer theme/ main idea.
➢ Apply critical thinking to interact with text and use intensive reading strategies (while-reading)
to
• scan to answer short questions.
• make simple inferences using context of the text and prior knowledge.
• distinguish between what is clearly stated and what is implied.
• deduce meaning of difficult words from context.
• use context to infer missing words.
• read silently with comprehension and extract main idea and supporting detail.
• scan to locate an opinion.
• distinguish fact from opinion in letters to editors, texts supporting an opinion, etc.
• locate examples to support an opinion e.g. a personal anecdote, quotations, examples and
analogy, etc.
• recognize arguments and counter arguments.
• explore viewpoints/ ideas and issues.
• follow instructions in maps or user instruction manuals and forms related to extended social
and academic environment.
• comprehend/interpret text by applying critical thinking.
• generate questions to understand text.
➢ Use summary skills to
• extract salient points and develop a mind map to summarize a text.
• follow a process or procedure to summarize the information to transfer the written text to a
diagram flow chart or cloze paragraph.
➢ Use critical thinking to respond orally and in writing to the text (post-reading) to
• give a personal opinion and justify stance related to viewpoints/ ideas and issues in the text
read.
• relate what is read to his or her own feelings and experiences.
• explore causes and consequences of a problem or an issue and propose various solutions.
• evaluate material read.
➢ Apply strategies to comprehend questions by marking key words, verbs and tenses in a variety
of question types:
• Literal/ textual/ factual
• Interpretive
• Inferential
• Evaluative
• Personal response
• Open ended
➢ Respond orally and in writing.
Benchmark III: Analyze information from a visual cue or a graphic organizer to show
complex processes, procedures, comparisons, contrasts, and cause and
effect relationships

Grade X
➢ Interpret the situation in a visual cue and with the help of mind map giving vocabulary,
structure and sensory details to write a short description.
➢ Analyze information in bar graphs, line graphs, and diagrams describing complex processes
and procedures, comparisons and contrast to write a short written report.
➢ Organize information using various organizational patterns: sequence, comparison, contrast,
classification, cause and effect.
➢ Recognize and use appropriate transitional words within and beyond paragraphs for better
coherence and cohesion.
➢ Recognize and use appropriate conventions (format, style, expression)
Benchmark IV: Gather, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information to use for a variety
of purposes including a research project using various aids and study
skills

Grade X
➢ Use dictionaries to
• locate guide words.
• locate entry word.
• choose appropriate word definition.
• identify pronunciation through pronunciation key.
• identify syllable division, and stress pattern.
• identify parts of speech.
• identify correct spellings.
• identify phrases through key words.
• recognize abbreviations used in a dictionary.
• locate phrases and idioms.
• comprehend notes on usage.
➢ Locate appropriate synonyms and antonyms in a thesaurus.
➢ Use library skills to
• alphabetize book titles, words and names.
• locate fiction and non fiction books / books by subject.
• understand card catalogue.
• locate and use card catalogue.
• identify three kinds of catalogue cards i.e. author card, title card, subject card.
• use case and shelf labels in the library.
• use the reference section in the library.
• use computer catalogue
➢ Utilize effective study strategies e.g. note-taking / note-making, writing a summary and
creating a mind map to organize idea
➢ Use textual aids such as table of contents, footnote, glossary, preface, sub headings etc. to
• comprehend texts.
• identify and select relevant information in a book.
➢ Utilize appropriate informational sources including encyclopedias and internet sources.
Competency 1: Reading and Thinking Skills

Standard 2: All students will read and analyze literary text to seek information, ideas,
enjoyment, and to relate their own experiences to those of common humanity as
depicted in literature.
Benchmark I: Analyze short stories, poems, and essays; make connections between literary texts
and their own lives

Grade X
➢ Read text to make predictions about story line / content, characters, using contextual clues and
prior knowledge.
➢ Analyze story elements: characters, events, setting, plot, theme, tone, point of view.
➢ Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection.
➢ Recognize the author’s purpose and point of view.
➢ Read a text to
• make connections between their own lives and the characters, events, motives, and causes of
conflict in texts.
• make inferences and draw conclusion about character using supportive evidence from the
text.
• compare characters in a literary selection to near similar one’s in real life.
➢ Recognize genres of literature, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, legend, myth.
➢ Read a poem and give orally and in writing
• Theme and its development.
• Personal response with justification.
• Paraphrase/ summary
➢ Read and analyze how a writer/ poet uses language to
• appeal to the senses through use of figurative language including similes and metaphors.
• affect meaning through use of synonyms with different connotations and denotations.
• create imagery.
➢ Read and recognize literary techniques such as repetition, personification and alliteration.
Competency 2: Writing Skills
Standard 1: All students will produce with developing fluency and accuracy, academic,
transactional and creative writing, which is focused, purposeful and shows
an insight into the writing process.
Benchmark I: Analyze a variety of written discourse to use in their own compositions,
techniques for effective text organization, development, and author’s
techniques that influence reader.

Grade X
➢ Develop focus for own writing by identifying audience and purpose.
➢ Select and use a variety of pre-writing strategies such as brainstorming, mind mapping,
outlining etc.
➢ Analyze an essay to identify the general subject, main idea (a statement about the general
subject), key ideas, supporting details and transitional devices.
➢ Write an essay on a general subject:
• Write an introductory paragraph with a clear central thought.
• Provide key ideas which prove, explain or support the central thought.
• Use a separate paragraph for each key idea.
• Incorporate evidence (facts, quotations, etc), examples (analogies, anecdotes, etc.), or
different points of view (elaborating an
idea/opinion) to support each key idea.
• Use appropriate transitional devices to connect ideas within and between paragraphs.
• Add a closing or summary paragraph with a synthesis of central idea, syntheses of each
supporting idea, a general concluding
statement.
• Use correct conventions of grammar and punctuation.
➢ • Use appropriate vocabulary.
Benchmark II: Write a variety of expository, persuasive, analytical essays, and personal
narratives for different purposes and audiences.

Grade X
➢ Analyze to use in their own writing, features of an expository composition showing
comparison and contrast between things, events, situations, places, action, idea or a problem:
• Methods for organizing comparison and contrast.
• Connectives of comparison and contrast.
• Similes and metaphors for comparison and contrast.
➢ Write a personal narrative (autobiographical):
• Include choice of time period in one’s life.
• Include clear statement of personality traits at that time.
• Include significant details and an incident used to portray personality.
➢ Write a persuasive/argumentative essay on a given topic:
• Distinguish fact from opinion.
• State an opinion on the topic.
• List ideas and arguments that support opinion.
• Organize ideas and supporting arguments in a clear, structured and logical manner.
• Distinguish between language used for persuasion and propaganda.
• Use persuasive language to enhance ideas.
• Use special devices to support arguments (e.g. Appeal to logic through reasoning, appeal to
emotion or ethical belief, relating a
personal anecdote or analogy.
➢ Anticipate and respond to opposing arguments by defending point of view with factual
evidence, quotations, expert opinion, logical reasoning, and commonly held beliefs.
➢ Analyze a simple sample book review of a story book to write one.
➢ Write a book review of a simple story book:
• Write a summary of the book.
• Gather information about the author.
• Evaluate the plot, character and setting.
• Prepare an outline for the book review.
• Write, revise, and proof read the review
➢ Analyze questions to write effective and focused answers of required length:
• Mark key words.
• Identify verbs and tenses.
• Recognize question types such as
i. Literal/ textual/ factual
ii. Interpretive
iii. Inferential
iv. Evaluative
v. Personal response
vi. Open ended
➢ Use summary skills to write summary/ précis of simple passages / poems.
➢ Use paraphrasing skills to paraphrase stanzas:
• Mark thought groups in the stanza.
• Restate the message in simple prose.
• Replace poetic words with simple ones.
Benchmark III: Write expository, persuasive, analytical essays, and personal narratives to
produce a variety of academic and creative texts for various audiences

Grade X
➢ Write and revise formal letters to people in extended social and academic environment for
various purposes. Write the address on the envelope clearly and in proper format.
➢ Analyze letters to editor to recognize effective ways of explaining and presenting an idea, a point,
or an opinion.
➢ Write and revise letters to editor expressing ideas, points, or opinions by supporting it with
anecdotes, quotations, examples, analogies, etc.
➢ Write and revise letters to editor expressing ideas, points, or opinions by supporting it with
anecdotes, quotations, examples, analogies, etc.
➢ Analyze and compare various formal emails to note differences of conventions, vocabulary, style
and tone.
➢ Write formal e mails in extended social and academic environment.
➢ Analyze various forms currently required in extended social and academic environment.
➢ Fill in forms legibly, following instructions and supplying correct information.
Benchmark IV: Plan and draft their writing; revise and edit for various organization patterns of
sequence, comparison, contrast, classification, cause and effect, logical flow of ideas
through flexible and clear signal and reference words, point of view, supporting
evidence, overall effect, appropriate punctuation and vocabulary.

Grade X
➢ Develop focus for own writing by identifying audience and purpose.
➢ Select and use a variety of pre-writing strategies such as brainstorming, mind mapping,
outlining etc
➢ Plan, draft and revise writing to ensure that it
• is focused, purposeful and reflects insight into the writing situation.
• has an organizational pattern that reflects a clear overall progression of ideas through proper
use of signal and reference words.
• uses writing strategies as are appropriate to the purpose of writing.
• has varied sentence structure and length.
• has a good command of language with precision of expression.
➢ Proof read and edit their own, peers’ and given texts for
• faulty sentence structure.
• errors of subject / verb agreement.
• unclear pronoun reference.
• errors of correct word form.
• errors of punctuation and spelling.
Competency 3: Oral Communication Skills

Standard 1: All students will use appropriate social and academic conventions of spoken
discourse for effective oral communication with individuals and in groups, in both
informal and formal settings.
Benchmark I: Use extended linguistic exponents to communicate appropriately for various
functions and co-functions of advice, hopes, fears, queries, in extended social
environment.

Grade X
➢ Select and use appropriate expression for various functions:
• Ask and respond to questions of academic and social nature.
• Ask and express preferences, emotions, wishes needs and requirements by giving reasons.
• Express satisfaction/ dissatisfaction, approval/ disapproval, and agreement/ disagreement
(fully and partially) politely.
• Express hopes and fears.
• Express refusal politely.
• Seek and offer advice.
• Express personal needs, feelings, emotions and ideas.
Benchmark II: Demonstrate through formal talks, group oral presentations, informal interviews,
the social and academic conventions and dynamics to communicate information/
ideas

Grade X
➢ Demonstrate heightened awareness of conventions and dynamics of group discussion and
interaction:
• Offer and respond to greetings, compliments, invitations, introductions and farewells.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ways to show gratitude, apology, anger and impatience.
• Ask, restate and simplify directions and instructions.
• Present and explain one’s point of view clearly.
• Support or modify one’s opinions with reasons.
• Acknowledge others’ contributions.
• Agree and disagree politely at appropriate times.
• Share information and ideas.
• Clarify and restate information and ideas.
• Modify a statement made by a peer.
• Exhibit appropriate conventions of interruptions.
• Negotiate solutions to problems, interpersonal misunderstandings, and disputes.
• Express humour through verbal and non verbal means.
• Summarize the main points of discussion for the benefit of the whole group.
• Join in a group response at the appropriate time.
• Use polite forms to negotiate and reach consensus.
➢ Identify and analyze appropriate expressions and interviewing techniques to conduct and give
short interviews of a friend or relative on specific topics:
• Introduce self and others.
• Prepare and ask relevant questions for an interview.
• Give appropriate responses using reciprocal ability.
• Make notes of the responses in an interview.
• Respond appropriately and effectively to questions.
• Use language that is appropriate.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect to others.
• Compile the oral responses of the interview in written form.
➢ Create and deliver simple group/ class presentations on various themes, problems and issues:
• Negotiate verbally to identify roles in preparations for presentations.
• Present and explain one’s point of view clearly.
• Support or modify one’s opinions with reasons.
• Acknowledge others’ contributions.
• Present with clarity, the main point or subject of the presentation.
• Support the topic or subject with effective factual information.
• Structure ideas and arguments in a coherent logical fashion.
• Exhibit appropriate etiquettes of interacting with audience.
• Demonstrate appropriate conventions for use of various audio-visual aids.
➢ Evaluate to comment orally on the presentation of peers against a pre-developed student/
teacher criteria:
• Clear and cohesive main idea.
• Consistent organization of ideas.
• Sufficient supporting detail.
• Effective speaking style.
• Appropriate body language, dress and posture.
• Suitable tone.
• Appropriate interaction with audience.
• Appropriate selection and use of audio-visual aids.
Competency 4: Formal and Lexical Aspects of Language.

Standard 1, Pronunciation: All students will understand and articulate widely acceptable
pronunciation, stress and intonation patterns of the English language for improved
communication.
Benchmark I: Pronounce (acceptably) new words, and use appropriate stress and intonation
pattern in sustained speech to communicate effectively.

Grade X
➢ Use the pronunciation key (in a dictionary) to pronounce words with developing accuracy.
➢ Recognize silent letters in words and pronounce them with developing accuracy.
➢ Recognize, pronounce and represent primary and secondary stress in words. Refer to a
dictionary, if required
➢ Recognize and use varying intonation patterns as aids in spoken and written discourse to
• show attitude.
• highlight focus in meaning.
• divide speech into thought groups.
Competency 4: Formal and Lexical Aspects of Language
Standard 2, Vocabulary: All students will enhance vocabulary for effective communication.
Benchmark I: Analyze different kind of texts to identify how lexical items are used to convey
different meanings; use lexical items in context and with correct spellings; use lexical
items to show different meanings in their own speech and writing.

Grade X
• Enhance and use appropriate vocabulary and correct spelling in speech and writing:
• Illustrate the use of dictionary for finding appropriate meaning and correct spellings.
• Use a thesaurus to locate the synonyms closest to the meaning of the given word in the
context.
• Examine and interpret transitional devices that show comparison, contrast, reason,
concession, condition, emphasis.
• Deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words from the context using contextual clues.
• Analyze and understand common roots and use that knowledge to recognize the meaning of
new words.
• Analyze and understand common prefixes and suffixes; use that knowledge to determine the
meaning of unfamiliar words.
• Understand connotations and denotations; explore the use of synonyms with varying shades
of meaning used for various purposes e.g. propaganda, irony, parody and satire.
• Examine and focus the vocabulary that indicates the writer’s attitude.
• Recognize words that vary in meaning according to their connotations.
• Use appropriate connotation in their own writing.
• Identify and avoid verbosity; use one word substitution, eliminate redundancy.
• Show cultural and gender sensitivity by making appropriate adjustments in language for social,
academic and daily life situations.
Competency 4: Formal and Lexical Aspects of Language

Standard 3, Grammar and Structure: All students will understand grammatical functions and use
the principles of grammar, punctuation, and syntax for developing accuracy in
their spoken and written communication.
Benchmark I: Recognize grammatical functions and concepts of tense and aspect, selected
transitional devices and modal verbs, and use them in their speech and writing.

Grade X
NOUNS, NOUN PHRASES AND CLAUSES
➢ Demonstrate use of more collective, countable and uncountable, material and abstract nouns.
➢ Apply rules of change of number of nouns learnt earlier.
➢ Recognize and demonstrate use of some nouns that change meaning in the plural form e.g.
arm-arms (a part of body), arms (weapons).
PRONOUNS
➢ Illustrate use of pronouns learnt earlier.
➢ Identify, and demonstrate use of relative pronouns.
➢ Recognize the rules for using indefinite pronouns.
➢ Illustrate use of pronoun-antecedent agreement.
➢ Illustrate use of anaphoric and cataphoric references.
ARTICLES
➢ Apply rules for use of a, an and the, wherever applicable in speech and writing.
TENSES
➢ Illustrate use of tenses learnt earlier.
➢ Identify, change the form of, and use Present and Past Perfect Continuous tenses
ADJECTIVES AND ADJECTIVE PHRASES AND CLAUSES
➢ Classify adjectives into different types. Change and use degrees of adjectives.
➢ Follow order of adjectives in sentences.
➢ Form adjectives from nouns and verbs.
➢ Use adjective phrases and clauses.
ADVERBS AND ADVERBIALS
➢ Illustrate use of adverbs learnt earlier.
➢ Recognize varying positions of adverbs in sentences according to their kinds and importance.
➢ Identify and use degrees of comparison of adverbs.
➢ Use adverbial phrases and clauses
PREPOSITIONS AND PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES
➢ Use prepositional phrases and clauses.
TRANSITIONAL DEVICES
➢ Use transitional devices learnt earlier
Benchmark II: Recognize and use punctuation including use of commas in phrases, complex
clauses and sentences

Grade X
➢ Recognize and use comma to separate
• a subordinate clause which precedes a main clause.
• a non-defining relative clause.
• coordinate clauses joined by one of the pure conjunctions.
➢ Recognize and use colon to separate independent clauses when there is a sharp antithesis.
➢ Recognize and use semicolon between
• parts of a compound sentence when no conjunction is used.
• the clauses of a compound sentence before conjunctive adverbs.
➢ Recognize and use quotation marks to enclose
• both parts of an interrupted quotation.
• unusual or peculiar terms to which attention is directed to make the meaning clearer.
➢ Recognize and use hyphen to indicate the division of a word at the end of a line.
➢ Recognize and use dash as a separator to indicate that a sentence has been broken off, or to
indicate a new direction of thought.
➢ Recognize and use parenthesis (Round Brackets) to
• enclose numbers or letters in enumerations in the text.
• express an amount in numbers previously expressed in words.
• mark off explanatory or supplementary material.
➢ Recognize and use omission marks or ellipses to signify the omission or deletion of letters or
words in sentences.
Benchmark III: Analyze sentence types and structure, recognize and apply the concept and
function of coordination and subordination in extended writing tasks

Grade X
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
➢ Analyze sentences for clauses and phrases. Identify and differentiate between main,
subordinate and relative clause
TYPES OF SENTENCES
➢ Classify, use, convert and make declarative (affirmative and negative), interrogative,
exclamatory, and imperative sentences.
➢ Identify and differentiate between simple, compound and complex sentences.
➢ Use conditional sentences.
➢ Recognize the rules of and change the narration of statements, requests/ orders and questions.
Competency 5: Appropriate Ethical and Social Development
Standard 1: All students will develop ethical and social attributes and values relevant in a
multicultural, civilized society
Please note: This competency will be developed and incorporated across the other four
competencies; hence, the teaching and learning of the appropriate values and
attributes is to be embedded in the chosen themes and topics of the reading texts,
and through writing and speaking activities performed in the learning environment
of the class.
Benchmark I: Recognize and practice values and attributes such as tolerance, humanism, patience,
equity, justice, honesty, empathy, etc., relevant for peaceful coexistence between
individuals, groups and nations.
Benchmark II: Develop and portray through actions, a sense of importance of individual worth;
simultaneously valuing diversity and equality among people.
Benchmark III: Understand and evaluate contemporary social, economic and scientific
developments/ issues so as to participate in the global society as aware and thinking
individuals.
POLICY GUIDELINES
Paper Pattern and Distribution of Marks
English SSC-II
The question paper is organized into three sections, namely: "Section A, B & C". Questions
posed may be of the IQ level of SSC-II students with regard to content and difficulty level.
Distribution of the questions with respect to cognitive domain shall approximately be 30 %
Knowledge (K), 50 % Understanding (U) and 20 % Application (A).
SECTION – A(Marks 15)
While writing MCQs, sufficient representation may be given to the various assessable areas of
competencies and their SLOs.
SECTION – B(Marks 36)
This part of the question paper will consist of a comprehension passage 6+4x3=18
of 250 to 350 words having equal level of difficulty as taught in Marks
classroom appending seven questions of varying SLOs and Cognitive
Domains of learning. The students are required to answer five parts
Q.2 including compulsory Question (i) about summary/precis writing
bearing six marks. The other parts will be of three marks each. The
passage of SSC-II level will be aligned with themes and subthemes
mentioned in the curriculum. The religious, ethnic and gender biases
will be taken into consideration while selecting the passage.
a. Candidates are required to paraphrase a given stanza of difficulty level 2 Marks
of SSC-II.
b. Candidates are required to answer variety of questions based on the 4 Marks
Q.3 given Stanza aligned with the SLOs. Questions related to the theme,
values, central ideas, figures of speech, vocabulary, subject matter
and any other identical SLOs based area of given stanza/stanzas
will be included.
This question shall consist of three parts i.e. a, b and c. Candidates are
required to:
a. Fill in the blanks of a passage to convey meaning, using suitable 4 Marks
verbs.(Other identical grammatical items mentioned in bifurcated SLOs for
SSC-II may also be asked.)
Q.4 b. Change the narration of a given text/sentences. (Other identical 4 Marks
grammatical items mentioned in bifurcated SLOs for SSC-II may also be
asked).
c. This question is based on conversion of various forms of sentences as 4 Marks
per given directions. (Other identical grammatical items mentioned in
bifurcated SLOs for SSC-II may also be asked).
SECTION – C(Marks 24)
Q.5 Candidates are required to compose and write formal email/letter/application. 8 marks
Examination Hall 0.5 City: A.B.C. 0.5
Date 05 Salutation 0.5
Recipient’s address (e.g. Editor’s address) 01
Subject 0.5
Body of the letter 04 Yours 0.5
i. Opening sincerely/
ii. Objective of letter/application writing truly/faithfully
iii. Conclusion/closing
X.Y.Z.
OR
From:(sender’s address) [email protected] 0.5
To: (recipient’s address) [email protected] 0.5
Date 20th November 0.5
2021
Blank line
Subject 0.5
(Salutation) Dear 0.5
friend/uncle/. . .
Body of the email 05 Yours sincerely 0.5
i. Opening X.Y.Z.
ii. Objective email writing
iii. Conclusion/closing
Candidates are required to write a formal email/application/letter. 8 Marks

Note: Either formal email/application/letter can be given.
Inside address 1
Subject 0.5
Salutation 0.5
Body of the application 5.0
Yours obediently 0.5
X.Y.Z.
Date
0.5
Note: Marks for the format SHALL ONLY BE AWARDED if the body of the
email/letter/application is written relevantly.
Q. 6 The students are required to develop a passage using the 6
transitional devices of sequence/comparison contrast/cause and
effect and other identical test items aligned with the bifurcated
SLOs of SSC-II.
Candidates are required to write an essay on one out of three topics in about
Q.7 200-250 words. 10 Marks
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ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC–II

SECTION – A (Marks 15)
Time allowed: 20 Minutes
Section – A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on this page and handed over to
the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil.
Q.1 Fill the relevant bubble for each part. Each part carries one mark.
(1) Because I am not a football fan, I am _____ to the fact my friend met a popular
football player yesterday.
A. ignorant ⃝ B. different ⃝
C. indifferent ⃝ D. diffident ⃝
(2) Clock is to Time as Thermometer is to _____.

A. heat ⃝ B. radiation ⃝
C. energy ⃝ D. temperature ⃝
(3) The paint spilled all over the floor; ________, the sweeper had a big mess to clean
up. Choose suitable transitional device from the following:
A. moreover ⃝ B. as a result ⃝
C. however ⃝ D. for example ⃝
(4) Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving
research. Infer the meaning of underlined word and choose the correct response.
A. rude ⃝ B. very serious ⃝
C. proud ⃝ D. greatly admired ⃝
(5) He was as snug as a bug in a rug. This sentence contains a:

A. Metaphor ⃝ B. Personification ⃝
C. Simile ⃝ D. Symbol ⃝
(6) Zahid looks a noble person but he always becomes ___________ any good deed.
Choose the suitable option to fill in the blank.
A. a supporter of ⃝ B. an obstacle for ⃝
C. a preacher of ⃝ D. a promoter for ⃝
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(7) I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they
earn, it will be ________ for them to work harder. Choose a suitable option to fill
in the blank.
A. an incentive ⃝ B. a protection ⃝
C. an option ⃝ D. a facility ⃝
(8) Identify the compound sentence from the sentences given below:
A. My mother cooked dinner while I was doing my homework. ⃝
B. I like playing basketball and my brother likes playing tennis. ⃝
C. He missed the first period because he was late. ⃝
D. I have not seen my grandmother since I came to Germany. ⃝
(9) A ______ of sailors was on board to start voyage towards Arabia.

A. gang ⃝ B. crowd ⃝
C. choir ⃝ D. crew ⃝
(10) There was _________ inside. The building was empty.

A. everybody ⃝ B. somebody ⃝
C. nobody ⃝ D. anybody ⃝
(11) Which one of the following sentences possesses the Adverb of manner?
A. He has firmly discarded the idea of attacking the enemy. ⃝
B. My dog always barks. ⃝
C. The girls went upstairs to get their coats. ⃝
D. My teacher often writes on the white board. ⃝
(12) Choose the sentence with an Adjective clause in it:

A. The team member who raises the most funds will receive an award. ⃝
B. The patient in the wheel chair has a broken leg. ⃝
C. The house with white paint is at the end of the street. ⃝
D. The goat with the brown legs was grazing in the meadow. ⃝
(13) The United Nations often tries to _______ in conflicts between countries. Choose
the word with correct spellings to fill in the blank?
A. entercede ⃝ B. intercede ⃝
C. intercede ⃝ D. interscede ⃝
(14) Which one of the following sentences contains the best synonym for the
underlined word in the sentence? “During my leisure time, I enjoy reading.”
A. During my repose time, I enjoy reading. ⃝
B. During my pleasure time, I enjoy reading. ⃝
C. During my stress time, I enjoy reading. ⃝
D. During my toil time, I enjoy reading. ⃝
(15) Fortunately, the explosion ________ the asteroid from a course that would have
sent it hurdling into our planet. Infer suitable word from the following options:
A. ignited ⃝ B. diverted ⃝
C. directed ⃝ D. attracted ⃝
____________
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Federal Board SSC-II Examination
English (Compulsory) Model Question
Paper(Curriculum 2006)
Time allowed: 2.40 hours Total Marks: 60
Note: Answer the questions in sections ‘B’ and ‘C’ at the place specified for it therein on the
separately provided E-Sheet. Write your answers neatly and legibly.

Q.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer any FIVE questions including Question
No.(i)appended to it.
Note: Question No. (i) about summary writing is compulsory carrying 06 marks while rest of the
questions carry 03 marks each. (6 + 4×3=18)
Literature is the story of humans. It is the record of who we are, where we come from
and where we are going. Books make us travel at large. During our journey, we are
connected with humanity. We identify ourselves with the characters we meet and learn
whether we love, loathe, fear or flatter. They help us comprehend our faults and
aspirations. They tell us who could we become if we are not careful. Reading provides
the deepest connection to the morals that make us human, and part of a larger society.
Books are a source of comfort for us. They are a safe shelter. Throughout human history
man has found peace in the written works. Books are bridges – through their pages we
make our contact with society. Those who read more are better prepared to face the
world than those who don’t read.
Though reading a book connects us with humanity, it is also the last truly private act in
a world that has become too public. As a nourishment for the mind, it is slow food in a
world given over to fast food. Blogs, text messages and e-books, bring relevance and
instant gratification, much as newspapers and magazines do. But however important
such forms are, they endure only as long as the stuff they are printed on. The comforts
of books defy time, and break borders.
Books offer other types of pleasures as well. The joy of their touch, sound and fragrance
is immeasurable. The pleasure of their understanding is an addition to it. The sharing of
a book with friends is still another form of joy. Libraries are the evidence of grandeur
of a civilisation.
It is important that we work to give every person the opportunity to enjoy books as
shelters, sustenance, and roads forward. To imagine a world without books is to imagine
a world without thought, feeling, compassion, history, or voice.
QUESTIONS:
i. Summarize the given passage. Also suggest a suitable title to it. (5+1=6)
ii. What are the benefits of books?
iii. What does the author mean by ‘slow food’ & ‘fast food’?
iv. What kind of pleasures do the books offer?
v. How are the libraries an evidence of grandeur of civilisation?
vi. What kind of world the humans will have without books?
vii. Give the SYNONYMS of the words that are underlined in the passage.
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Q.3 a. Paraphrase any ONE of the following stanzas: (2)
I. If you find your task is hard,
Try, try again;
Time will bring you your reward,
Try, try again.
All that other folks can do,
Why, with patience, should not you?
Only keep this rule in view:
Try, try again.
` OR
II. Thy kindness shall bring to thee many sweet hours,
And blessing thy pathway to crown;
Affection shall weave thee a garland of flowers,
More precious than wealth or renown.
b. Read the following poem/stanzas carefully and answer the questions appended to
it:
I. Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
QUESTIONS:
i. Give examples of metaphor from the given poem? (2)
ii. Write down the theme of the poem in your own words. (2)
OR
II. I hear leaves drinking rain,
I hear rich leaves on the top,
Giving the poor beneath
Drop after drop:
Tis a sweet noise to hear
These green leaves drinking near.
QUESTIONS:
i. What does the poor leaves and rich leaves metaphorically stand for? (2)
ii. Elaborate the implied message of the stanza. (2)
Q.4 a. Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of the verbs given in the brackets. (4)
i. Hardly had we reached the school, when the bell _________________ (ring).
ii. I wish I _________ (be) a child again.
iii. The doctor suggested that the patient ____________ (lose) weight.
iv. To take pay and not to work _________ (be) dishonesty.
b. Change the FOUR bold sentences into indirect speech: (4)

Rashid recently attended an interview for the selection of a computer
programmer. At the interview, he was asked:“Why do you want to be a
computer programmer?”
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To this question he replied,“I want to change my job because I have always
been interested in computers.”
When the interviewer asked him, “Do you have any experience?”
He replied that he didn’t have any experience but he was a fast learner.
Finally, the interviewer wanted to know the kind of computer he used.
Rashid replied,‘I can use a Mac and have also used Windows 10 once in the
past.’
The interviewer seemed to be pleased with his answers.
c. Do as directed (any FOUR) of the following: (4)

i. You have never come across such an unusual piece of art. (Change into
interrogative sentence)
ii. We’re going to have to put off our trip to Spain until September. (Change
into negative)
iii. They would not come for your help. (Change into imperative sentence)
iv. The train will come in five minutes. (Change into interrogative sentence)
v. The latter half of the film is more interesting than the former. (Change into
negative sentence)
vi. My brother works abroad.(Change into negative sentence)
SECTION – C (Marks 24)

Q.5 Write an application to the Managing Director of a firm for the post of Manager. (8)
OR
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the nuisance caused by the excessive use
of pressure horns in the city during examination days drawing attention of the concerned
authorities to take the remedial measures.
Q.6 Describe your daily routine using appropriate/correct transitional devices (at least six)for
connecting your ideas logically in a paragraph. (6)
Q.7 Write an essay on any ONE of the following topics: (200-250 words) (10)
Need for Online Studies
OR
How Can We Save Our Environment?
OR
Use of Cell Phone at School
*****
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ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SSC-II
(Curriculum 2006)
S Q No.
Allocated Marks in
Cognitive Level **
#
Student Learning
Bench Mark No.
Competency No.
Standard No.
Outcomes
Paper
1. Q-1 (1) 4 2 I Enhance and use appropriate vocabulary and U 1
correct spelling in speech and writing
►Deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words
from the context using contextual clues.
2. Q-1 (2) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and U 1
use intensive reading strategies (while-reading)
to locate examples to support an opinion e.g. a
personal anecdote, quotations, examples and
analogy, etc.
3. Q-1 (3) 1 1 III Recognize and use appropriate transitional K 1
words within and beyond paragraphs for better
4. Q-1 (4) 4 2 I Enhance and use appropriate vocabulary and U 1
5. Q-1 (5) 1 2 I Read and analyze how a writer/ poet uses U 1
language to appeal to the senses through use of
figurative language including similes and
metaphors.
to use context to infer missing words.
8. Q-1 (8) 4 3 III Identify and differentiate between simple, K 1
compound and complex sentences
9. Q-1 (9) 4 3 I Demonstrate use of more collective, countable U 1
and uncountable, material and abstract nouns.
10. Q-1(10) 4 3 I Recognize the rules for using indefinite K 1
pronouns
11. Q-1 (11) 4 3 I Recognize varying positions of adverbs in K 1
sentences according to their kinds and
importance
12. Q-1 (12) 4 3 I Use adjective phrases and clause K 1
13. Q-1 (13) 4 2 I Enhance and use appropriate vocabulary and K 1
14. Q-1 (14) 4 2 I ►Enhance and use appropriate vocabulary and U 1
►Understand connotations and denotations;
explore the use of synonyms with varying shades
of meaning used for various purposes
e.g. propaganda, irony, parody and satire.
use intensive reading strategies (while reading)
to use context infer missing words.
16. Q-2 (i) 1 1 II Use summary skills to extract salient points and U 6
develop a mind map to summarize a text.
17. Q-2 (ii) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and U 3
to scan to answer short questions.
18. Q-2 (iii) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and U 3
19. Q-2 (iv) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and K 3
20. Q-2 (v) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and U 3
21. Q-2 (vi) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and U 3
to comprehend/interpret text by applying critical
thinking
22. Q-2 (vii) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and U 3
to deduce meaning of difficult words from
context.
23. Q-3-(a)- I 2 1 II Use paraphrasing skills to paraphrase stanzas U 2
& II ►Restate the message in simple prose
24. Q-3 -(b)- 1 2 I Read and analyze how a writer/ poet uses U 2
(I &II)-(i) language to appeal to the senses through use of
metaphors.
25. Q-3-(b) - 1 2 I Read a poem and give orally and in writing U 2
(I &II)- Theme and its development, Personal response
(ii) with justification, summary.
26. Q-4 (a) 4 3 I Illustrate use of tenses learned earlier K 4
27. Q-4 (b) 4 3 III Recognize the rules of and change the narration U 4
of statements, requests/ orders and questions.
28. Q-4 (c) 4 3 III Classify, use, convert and make declarative K 4
(affirmative and negative), interrogative,
29. Q-5 2 1 III ► Write and revise applications to people in A 8
extended environment using correct format,
layout and tone / Analyze letters to editor to
recognize effective ways of explaining and
presenting an idea, a point, or an opinion.
► Write formal emails in extended social and
academic environment
30. Q-6 1 1 III Recognize and use appropriate transitional K 6
31. Q-7 2 1 II ➢ Write a persuasive/argumentative essay on a A 10
given topic:
• Distinguish fact from opinion.
• State an opinion on the topic.
• List ideas and arguments that support opinion.
• Organize ideas and supporting arguments in a
clear, structured and logical manner.
• Distinguish between language used for persuasion
and propaganda.
• Use persuasive language to enhance ideas.
• Use special devices to support arguments (e.g.
Appeal to logic through reasoning, appeal to
emotion or ethical belief, relating a
personal anecdote or analogy.
** K= Knowledge, U= Understanding & A= Application

ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC-II
Table of Specifications
Assessment Competency-1 Competency-2 Competency-4 Marks Percentage
Objectives Reading and Thinking Skills Writing Skill Formal and Lexical Aspects of
Language
Knowledge 1-3(1),2-iv(3), 6-(6) 1-8(1),1-10(1), 1-11(1), 25 30.1%

Based 1-12(1),1-13(1),4-a(4), 4-c(6)
Understanding 3-a-I&II (2), 1-1(1), 1-4(1), 1-9(1),1-14(1), 40 48.1%
Based 1-2(1), 1-5(1), 1-6(1), 1-7(1), 1-15(1), 4-b(4)
2-i(6),2-ii(3),2-iii(3), 2-v(3), 2-vi(3),
2-vii(3),3-b-(I&II)-i(2), 3-b-(I&II)-ii(2)
Application 5-(8),7-(10) 18 21.7%
Based
Total Marks 40 20 23 83 100%
Key:
1-3(1)
Q.No.- Part No. (Allocated marks)
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② ② ② ② ② ② ② ② ② ② ②
③ ③ ③ ③ ③ ③ ③ ③ ③ ③ ③ Answer Sheet
No.
④ ④ ④ ④ ④ ④ ④ ④ ④ ④ ④
⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤
⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ Sign. of
Candidate
⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦
⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧
Sign. of
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ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC–II

Section – A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on this page and handed over to
the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil.
(1) Because I am not a football fan, I am to the fact my friend met a popular
football player yesterday.
C. indifferent D. diffident ⃝
(2) Clock is to Time as Thermometer is to .

A. heat ⃝ B. radiation ⃝
C. energy ⃝ D. temperature
(3) The paint spilled all over the floor; , the sweeper had a big mess to clean
up. Choose suitable transitional device from the following:
A. moreover ⃝ B. as a result
C. however ⃝ D. for example ⃝
(4) Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving
research. Infer the meaning of underlined word and choose the correct response.
A. rude ⃝ B. very serious ⃝
C. proud ⃝ D. greatly admired
(5) He was as snug as a bug in a rug. This sentence contains a:

C. Simile D. Symbol ⃝
(6) Zahid looks a noble person but he always becomes any good deed.
Choose the suitable option to fill in the blank.
A. a supporter of ⃝ B. an obstacle for
C. a preacher of ⃝ D. a promoter for ⃝
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(7) I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they
earn, it will be for them to work harder. Choose a suitable option to fill
in the blank.
A. an incentive B. a protection ⃝
C. an option ⃝ D. a facility ⃝
(8) Identify the compound sentence from the sentences given below:
A. My mother cooked dinner while I was doing my homework. ⃝
B. I like playing basketball and my brother likes playing tennis. ⃝
C. He missed the first period because he was late. ⃝
D. I have not seen my grandmother since I came to Germany.
(9) A of sailors was on board to start voyage towards Arabia.

C. choir ⃝ D. crew
(10) There was inside. The building was empty.

C. nobody D. anybody ⃝
(11) Which one of the following sentences possesses the Adverb of manner?
A. He has firmly discarded the idea of attacking the enemy.
B. My dog always barks. ⃝
C. The girls went upstairs to get their coats. ⃝
D. My teacher often writes on the white board. ⃝

A. The team member who raises the most funds will receive an award.
B. The patient in the wheel chair has a broken leg. ⃝
C. The house with white paint is at the end of the street. ⃝
D. The goat with the brown legs was grazing in the meadow. ⃝
(13) The United Nations often tries to in conflicts between countries. Choose
the word with correct spellings to fill in the blank?
A. entercede ⃝ B. intercede
C. intercide ⃝ D. interscede ⃝
(14) Which one of the following sentences contains the best synonym for the
underlined word in the sentence? “During my leisure time, I enjoy reading.”
A. During my repose time, I enjoy reading.
B. During my pleasure time, I enjoy reading. ⃝
C. During my stress time, I enjoy reading. ⃝
D. During my toil time, I enjoy reading. ⃝
(15) Fortunately, the explosion the asteroid from a course that would have
sent it hurdling into our planet. Infer suitable word from the following options:
A. ignited ⃝ B. diverted
C. directed ⃝ D. attracted ⃝
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English (Compulsory) Model Question
Paper(Curriculum 2006)
Note: Answer the questions in sections ‘B’ and ‘C’ at the place specified for it therein
on the separately provided E-Sheet. Write your answers neatly and legibly.

Q.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer any FIVE questions including
Question No.(i)appended to it.
Note: Question No. (i) about summary writing is compulsory carrying 06 marks while rest
of the questions carry 03 marks each. (6 + 4×3=18)
Literature is the story of humans. It is the record of who we are, where we come
from and where we are going. Books make us travel at large. During our journey,
we are connected with humanity. We identify ourselves with the characters we
meet and learn whether we love, loathe, fear or flatter. They help us comprehend
our faults and aspirations. They tell us who could we become if we are not careful.
Reading provides the deepest connection to the morals that make us human, and
part of a larger society.
Books are a source of comfort for us. They are a safe shelter. Throughout human
history man has found peace in the written works. Books are bridges – through
their pages we make our contact with society. Those who read more are better
prepared to face the world than those who don’t read.
Though reading a book connects us with humanity, it is also the last truly private
act in a world that has become too public. As a nourishment for the mind, it is
slow food in a world given over to fast food. Blogs, text messages and e-books,
bring relevance and instant gratification, much as newspapers and magazines do.
But however important such forms are, they endure only as long as the stuff they
are printed on. The comforts of books defy time, and break borders.
Books offer other types of pleasures as well. The joy of their touch, sound and
fragrance is immeasurable. The pleasure of their understanding is an addition to it.
The sharing of a book with friends is still another form of joy. Libraries are the
evidence of grandeur of a civilisation.
It is important that we work to give every person the opportunity to enjoy books as
shelters, sustenance, and roads forward. To imagine a world without books is to
imagine a world without thought, feeling, compassion, history, or voice.
QUESTIONS:
Ans: Title: Importance of Books
Literature is historical autography of humans, working as a bridge between
the reader’s real world and the world described upon the pages. It’s a journey in
which we meet characters to understand our follies, approaches, outcomes and
morals. Books are the luxury of peace and comfort. Reading is a private act which
nourishes our mind and thought. Modern literature on electronic media has no
lasting impact as compared to the printed literature in which we have additional
joys of touch, sound and fragrance. The world would not have groomed and
progressed well without literature.
ii. What are the benefits of books?
Ans: Books are bridges through which we make our connection with society.
They bring smile and freshness on readers’ face. Books take the reader along for a
journey to far off place. They also serve as a unifying tool. They are food for
thought that gives new and innovative ideas.
iii. What does the author mean by ‘slow food’ & ‘fast food’?
Ans: Slow food takes time and stays enriched with all necessary nutrients. This
means that books take time and care to be written as quite a reliable source of
information. One can enjoy the flavor of books at any time whereas blogs, text
messages and e-books are like fast food that one can enjoy for a particular period of
time and they are endured only as long as the stuff they are printed on.
iv. What kind of pleasures do the books offer?
Ans: Books offer variety of pleasures to the readers. The joy of their touch, sound
and fragrance is immeasurable. The pleasure of their understanding is an addition to
it. The sharing of a book with friends is still another form of joy. Libraries are the
evidence of grandeur of a civilization.
v. How are the libraries an evidence of grandeur of civilisation?
Ans: Libraries are gateways to knowledge, culture and civilization. The resources
and services they offer create opportunities for learning and help in shaping new
ideas and perspectives in an innovative society. They also help to ensure an
authentic record of knowledge created and accumulated by past generations. In a
world without libraries, it would be difficult to preserve the world’s cumulative
knowledge and heritage for future generations.
vi. What kind of world the humans will have without books?
Ans: Books have been among the greatest inventions of the human race and it has
been through them that human civilization has been able to advance. Books have
become so essential that it is difficult to envisage humanity without them. A world
without books would be a dull blank page, a thought that you could not share or a
library without books.
Ans:
Words Synonyms
Nourishment Food/ diet/ nutrition
Evidence Proof/ Confirmation/ verification
Grandeur Magnificence/majesty/glory

I. If you find your task is hard,
Try, try again;
Time will bring you your reward,
Try, try again.
All that other folks can do,
Why, with patience, should not you?
Only keep this rule in view:
Try, try again.
Ans: If you find your task hard, try and try it again. Time will bring you the reward. Keep
one rule in view, when all other people can do the task with patience, why shouldn’t you?
OR
II. Thy kindness shall bring to thee many sweet hours,
And blessing thy pathway to crown;
Affection shall weave thee a garland of flowers,
More precious than wealth or renown.
Ans: Your kindness will bring good times to you and paves your path to success. Affection
will knit a wreath of flowers that would be more precious than wealth and reputation.
b. Read the following poem/stanzas carefully and answer the questions
appended to it:
I. Hold fast to dreams

For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
QUESTIONS:
i. Give examples of metaphor from the given poem? (2)
Ans: Two metaphors are used: (i) Life is a broken-winged bird. (ii) Life is a barren
field.
ii. Write down the theme of the poem in your own words. (2)
Ans: The importance of hope is major theme in the poem. Dreams are manifestations of
hope. The poet advises the readers to keep their dreams close and don't let go of their
dreams willingly.
OR
II. I hear leaves drinking rain,
I hear rich leaves on the top,
Giving the poor beneath
Drop after drop:
Tis a sweet noise to hear
These green leaves drinking near.
QUESTIONS:
i. What does the poor leaves and rich leaves metaphorically stand for? (2)
Ans: The poor and rich leaves metaphorically stand for the poor and rich people in
the society. The rich have direct access to the resources of the society, while the
poor are at the disposal of the rich for the resources.
ii. Elaborate the implied message of the stanza. (2)
Ans: There is an implied meaning in the stanza that the upper leaves get the rain
drops and quench their thirst. Afterwards they pass on the drops to the lower leaves.
This metaphor means that the rich get a golden chance first and whatever remains
trickle down to the poor people or lower strata of the society.
i. Hardly had we reached the school, when the bell rang (ring).
ii. I wish I were (be) a child again.
iii. The doctor suggested that the patient should lose (lose) weight.
iv. To take pay and not to work is (be) dishonesty.
b. Change the FOUR bold sentences into indirect speech: (4)

Rashid recently attended an interview for the selection of a computer
programmer. At the interview, he was asked: “Why do you want to be a
computer programmer?”
To this question he replied, “I want to change my job because I
have always been interested in computers.”
When the interviewer asked him, “Do you have any
experience?”
He replied that he didn’t have any experience but he was a
fast learner.
Finally, the interviewer wanted to know the kind of
computer he used.
Rashid replied, ‘I can use a Mac and have also used Windows 10
once in the past.’
Ans: Rashid recently attended an interview for the selection of a Computer

Programmer. At the interview, he was asked why he wanted to be a
Computer programmer.
To this question he replied that he wanted to change his job because he
had always been interested in computers.
When the interviewer asked him if he had any experience,
he replied that he didn’t have any experience but he was a fast learner.
Finally, the interviewer wanted to know the kind of computer he used.
Rashid replied that he could use a Mac and had also used Windows 10 once
in the past.
b. Do as directed (any FOUR) of the following: (4)
i. You have never come across such an unusual piece of art. (Change into
interrogative sentence)
Ans: Have you never come across such an unusual piece of art?
ii.We’re going to have to put off our trip to Spain until September. (Change into
negative)
Ans: We’re not going to have to put off our trip to Spain until September.
iii.They would not come for your help. (Change into imperative sentence)
Ans: Come for your help.
iv.The train will come in five minutes. (Change into interrogative sentence)
Ans: Will the train come in five minutes?
v.The latter half of the film is more interesting than the former. (Change into
negative sentence)
Ans: The latter half of the film is not more interesting than the former.
vi. My brother works abroad.(Change into negative sentence)
Ans: My brother does not work abroad.

Ans:
Examination Hall,
City ABC.
22nd January,2022
The Managing Director,
Firm DEF,
City ABC.
Subject: Application for the post of a Manager.
Respected sir,
I am writing this application for the post of a Manager. I found an advertisement for this post in a
newspaper. I am looking for a job opportunity to work for a recognized company like yours. I have
a work experience of a Manager in the firm LMN. With my extensive work experience, I believe
that I can be a good team member of your firm. I assure you that I will serve the firm devotedly
and diligently. I have attached my CV for further details.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
XYZ.
OR
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the nuisance caused by the excessive use of
pressure horns in the city during examination days drawing attention of the concerned authorities
to take the remedial measures.
Examination Hall,
City ABC.
22nd January,2022
The Editor,
The News,
City ABC.
Subject: Nuisance caused by pressure horns.
Respected sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspapers I want to highlight the serious issue of nuisance
caused by the excessive use of horns in the city during exam days. It is a careless and irresponsible
behaviour that makes it difficult for the students to focus on their work. They can’t concentrate
properly. This may result in hypertension and hearing loss in many people. I request you to publish
a column on this serious issue to create awareness in the public and draw the attention of the
concerned authorities to take remedial measures.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Yours sincerely,
XYZ.
Q.6 Describe your daily routine using appropriate/correct transitional devices (at least six) for
connecting your ideas logically in a paragraph. (6)
Ans: My Daily Routine
My name is Ahmed. I am a student. First I get up 6 o’ clock and take breakfast at 7 o’ clock. Then
I get dressed for school. Meanwhile my school van reaches. I learn the things properly at school.
After coming back from school, I take lunch and play with my friends. Later I complete my
homework. Finally I take dinner, watch television and go to sleep.
Need for Online Studies
Today’s world is a world of rapid changes. Particularly, the Information and Communication
technology has ushered an era of the use of computer and internet in every field of life. Whole
approach towards teaching and learning process has changed. Even before the advent of the covid-
19 pandemic, the 4G internet had opened a whole new world of possibilities in pedagogical
practices. Introduction of online studies have their challenges and opportunities, but this mode of
learning has become a need of the hour.
Firstly, online mode of studies can be much more efficient than the traditional one. It admits the
use of various resources for bringing the concepts home to learners. These resources include use
of power point slides, pictures, videos and simulations etc. The time which would otherwise be
wasted while using traditional blackboard or whiteboard is thus saved. Online studies can be more
fun and thus the students do not lose interest.
Secondly, online learning is cost effective. The learners can be provided educational services at
home which not only saves a lot of their time but also saves them the conveyance and other such
expenditures. Service providers also save infrastructure expenditures.
Lastly, online studies become a viable solution in times of crisis like we recently had in the form
of Covid-19 pandemic.
However, this modern mode will take some time before it becomes a perfect alternative for the
tradition learning. It still has to overcome the problems like supervision of students and poor
internet services.
OR
How Can We Save Our Environment?
“Save Environment” is a slogan that has developed to represents several acts aimed at preserving
the purity of our environment. Our environment suffers from several risk factors. Some of the steps
that can lead to a better and safe environment are discussed in the following paragraphs.
At first, control electricity consumption, most of the powers we consume are not from renewable
energy sources. While the world would be better served by renewable energy sources, it would be
prudent to control electricity consumption in the meantime. To do this, we must curb wastage.
Next is, paper reduction, the paper we use comes from trees. These trees are cut down from their
natural habitat leaving our environment exposed to the risk of global warming. To save our
environment, we should embrace digital tools at our disposal and use less of paper.
Lastly, reuse, most of the materials we use in our daily lives are not actual waste. They can be
recycled and subsequently used for something else. Thus, when we use things such as plastic,
elastic, metal and more, we should not simply throw those things away. With the right machinery
and foresight, they can be turned to materials that translate into a safe environment.
To conclude, living in a safe environment goes beyond the actions mentioned above. However, if
we stay conscious of our environment and do not relent in taking steps that are pro-environment
we would make our world a better place.
OR
Use of Cell Phone at School
The use of cell phones in schools by students has become a debatable topic that concerns all segments
of society, including students, parents, and teachers. The use of cell phones should be banned or
maximum restricted in schools.
The first argument is that mobile phones disrupt the learning process by causing interruptions and
distractions of students’ attention from classroom activities. It is evident that any educational material
requires mental concentration from individuals to be adequately comprehended and memorized.
The second argument that can be advanced against the gadgets’ use is that they can adversely affect the
individual’s cognitive capabilities that are vital for students’ performance and studying.
The third argument is connected with cheating since many students tend to use smartphones while
taking a test or even an exam. This has adverse consequences for their performance and the ability to
master the necessary knowledge.
The last argument is correlated with disconnection from face-to-face communication and a decrease in
the students’ participation in outside and social activities. Moreover, involvement in sports and social
activities play an essential role in the psychological and physical development of children and
adolescents. With the excessive use of gadgets, many teens tend to avoid traditional, alive conversations
and outside games and prefer to communicate using smartphones, play digital games, and hang on the
Internet.
In conclusion, people, especially teachers, students, and parents, should be aware of the harm of using
mobile phones in schools to prevent unfortunate consequences concerning students’ performance,
education, their mental health, overall.
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ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC–II (2nd Set)

Section – A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on this page and handed
over to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil.
(1) Which one of the following sentence possesses the Adverb of place?
A. I ran upstairs to my room. ⃝
B. Do you usually play football? ⃝
C. The horse galloped wildly. ⃝
D. The girl read the book silently. ⃝
(2) He finished the dish of ice cream very quickly. What is the adjective phrase in this
sentence?
A. he finished ⃝ B. very quickly ⃝
C. of ice cream ⃝ D. the dish of ice cream ⃝
(3) The students need to submit an _________ to complete the application for
admission. Choose the word with correct spellings to fill in the blank?
A. affedevit ⃝ B. afidevit ⃝
C. affidavit ⃝ D. affidavit ⃝
(4) “Fake diamond rings are quite affordable.” Which one of the following contains
the best synonym for the underlined word in the sentence?
A. original ⃝ B. imitation ⃝
C. loyal ⃝ D. trustworthy ⃝
(5) At the end of the speech the whole assembly gave the speakers a standing_____.
Fill in the blank with suitable word from the following options:
A. ovation ⃝ B. jeering ⃝
C. cheering ⃝ D. support ⃝
(6) If you can_____the cost of travel, there is of course no substitute for visiting the
country itself. Choose the suitable option to fill in the blank.
A. afford ⃝ B. spend ⃝
C. expend ⃝ D. calculate ⃝
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(7) Nafeesa is afraid_____ spiders. Choose a suitable option to fill in the blank.
A. from ⃝ B. in ⃝
C. about ⃝ D. of ⃝
(8) Identify the simple sentence from the sentences given below:
A. Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your
teacher today. ⃝
B. Those clouds promise rain; we should hurry before we get caught in a
flash flood. ⃝
C. The largest mammal is found in the sea. ⃝
D. I was feeling really sick, so I had to go to the doctor. ⃝
(9) The teacher set some homework_____ the end of the lesson. Fill in the blank with
suitable preposition.
A. about ⃝ B. in ⃝
C. of ⃝ D. at ⃝
(10) I played the guitar but my brother played _____ piano.

A. hers ⃝ B. her ⃝
C. his ⃝ D. their ⃝
(11) Just before he got there, a tree branch _____ down on the car.
A. will crash ⃝ B. crash ⃝
C. crashed ⃝ D. crashing ⃝
(12) A lie has no legs. Which poetic device is used in the sentence?
A. Personification ⃝ B. Simile ⃝
C. Metaphor ⃝ D. Alliteration ⃝
(13) _________ it was raining, I still walked to school. Choose suitable transitional
device from the following:
A. consequently ⃝ B. accordingly ⃝
C. as a result ⃝ D. although ⃝
(14) I _________ my mobile phone since 2009. Fill in the blank with correct form of
verb.
A. have had ⃝ B. have ⃝
C. had ⃝ D. am having ⃝
(15) “Life is but a walking shadow” is an example of:

A. personification ⃝ B. simile ⃝
C. metaphor ⃝ D. alliteration ⃝
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English (Compulsory) Model Question Paper
(Curriculum 2006)
SECTION – B (Marks 36)
No.(i) appended to it.
questions carry 03 marks each. (6 + 4 × 3 = 18)
I also belonged to the following clubs: Reading Club (two years), second year as
Secretary Reading Club, and Computer Club. In the year 2009, I received awards in the
following classes: Computer Applications, Geography, and Advanced
Algebra/Trigonometry. I also received an award for Most Encouraging Student. I
currently belong to the Hiking and Outdoor Club, and Environmental Awareness Club. In
addition, this year I participated in a programme called "Read With a Friend." In this
programme I, along with a group of students, went to the nearby elementary school to
read to a class of students from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade.
In order to gain an understanding of independence and responsibility, I held several

summer jobs in the preceding two years. I also worked to help myself financially in a
boarding school. My first summer job was at the English Language Center. My second
job was at McDonalds, and my past summer job was at D.K. Academy. I am thankful to
all these institutions for these job experiences. They have prepared me mentally and
financially. This is important in a way that I am now more mature and responsible;
which helps me not to be worried about the future but to look forward to it.
I am glad that I have got a taste of what the real world has to offer. I have learned many
lessons from my Public High School, boarding school, and my work experiences. I am
now ready to learn many more lessons through my college experience. Although it has
been tough, I have succeeded so far. I am prepared to excel and make it much further in
the years to come with my college education. This developing positive outlook has given
me motivation that I need to become successful. I never give up. When I am determined
to achieve, "I shoot for the moon and land amongst the stars."
QUESTIONS:
ii. What are writer’s achievements as a student?
iii. How has the writer got taste of real world?
iv. What was writer’s purpose of doing summer jobs?
v. How has the writer spent his summer vacation?
vi. What has the writer gained from summer job experiences?
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Once or twice though you should fail,
Try, try again;
If you would at last prevail,
Try, try again;
If we strive, 'tis no disgrace
Though we do not win the race;
What should you do in the case?
Try, try again.
OR
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the Milky Way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
it:
The wind is now
a roaring, smashing
monster of destruction,
raking all man's work
from the valleys,
from the vales,
and sends them spinning,
broken flying
QUESTIONS:
i. Give two examples of visual imagery from the given stanza? (2)
ii. With what the wind is compared? What does the wind do? (2)
OR
In spite of war, in spite of death,
In spite of all man’s sufferings,
Something within me laughs and sings
And I must praise with all my breath.
In spite of war, in spite of hate

Lilacs are blooming at my gate,
Tulips are tripping down the path
In spite of war, in spite of wrath.
QUESTIONS:
i. What are the things that flourish despite the damages of war? (2)
ii. Elaborate the implied message of the stanzas. (2)
Q.4 a. Fill in the blanks with appropriate modal auxiliary verbs as per direction given in
the brackets. (Any Four) (4)
i. My grandmother is eighty-five, but she _________ still read and write
without glasses. (Ability)
ii. _________ I come with you? (Permission)
iii. _________ you help me with the housework, please? (Polite request)
iv. There was a time when I _________ stay up very late. (Past ability)
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v. You _________ not lose any more weight. You are already slim.
(Necessity)
vi. Our country _________ become a super power by 2025. (Possibility)
b. Rewrite the sentence with the Adverb form of the underlined word.(any Four)(4)
i. He is certain to come.
ii. Her dress was poor.
iii. That he had made a mistake was evident.
iv. He treated me with scorn.
v. His action was wise.

i. The coach said to the players, “Bravo! you have played well.”(Change
into indirect speech)
ii. Every morning he has to go for a walk. (Change into an interrogative
sentence)
iii. It grows slowly. (Change into a negative sentence)
iv. "Please sit down”, said the headmaster. (Change into indirect speech)
v. He is never on time. (Change into affirmative sentence)
vi. I saw an old beggar. He was sitting under a tree. (Change into
a simple sentence)

OR
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the increasing number of crimes
committed by teenagers drawing attention of the concerned authorities to take the
remedial measures.
Q.6 Use the appropriate transitional devices from the list below to fill in any SIX blanks in
the following passage. (6)
In other words Furthermore as well as Same as Although but As a result yet
Drawing, ________, other skills is all about taking the time to master each step.
_________, mastering the art of drawing doesn’t happen in a day. _____, it’s a skill that
takes daily practice __________dedication to improve your craft. ________it is
important not to burn yourself out, _____ you need to practice enough. ______ some
people make an eager start, ____ not many can show enough patience. _____, they quit
without it before mastering it.
Importance of English
OR
Role of Media
OR
Benefits of Digital Technology
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ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SSC-II (2nd Set)
Student Learning Outcomes Alignment Chart
(Curriculum 2006)
S Q No.
Allocated Marks in
Cognitive Level **
#
Student Learning
Bench Mark No.
Competency No.
Standard No.
Outcomes
Paper
1. Q-1 (1) 4 3 I Recognize varying positions of adverbs in K 1
importance
2. Q-1 (2) 4 3 I Use adjective phrases and clause K 1
3. Q-1 (3) 4 2 I Enhance and use appropriate vocabulary and K 1
4. Q-1 (4) 4 2 I ► Enhance and use appropriate vocabulary and U 1
► Understand connotations and denotations;
explore the use of synonyms with varying shades
of meaning used for various purposes
use intensive reading strategies (while reading)
to use context infer missing words.
7. Q-1 (7) 4 3 1 Illustrate the use of prepositions of position, K 1
time and movement and direction
8. Q-1 (8) 4 3 III Identify and differentiate between simple, K 1
9. Q-1 (9) 4 3 1 Illustrate the use of prepositions of position, K 1
time and movement and direction
10. Q-1 (10) 4 3 I Illustrate use of pronouns learnt earlier. K 1
11. Q-1 (11) 4 3 I Illustrate use of tenses learnt earlier. K 1

metaphors.
13. Q-1 (13) 1 1 III Recognize and use appropriate transitional K 1
14. Q-1 (14) 4 3 I Illustrate use of tenses learnt earlier. K 1
metaphors.
16. Q-2 (i) 1 1 II Use summary skills to extract salient points and U 6
develop a mind map to summarize a text.
17. Q-2 (ii) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and U 3
18. Q-2 (iii) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and U 3
19. Q-2 (iv) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and K 3
20. Q-2 (v) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and U 3
21. Q-2 (vi) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and U 3
to comprehend/interpret text by applying critical
thinking
22. Q-2 (vii) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and U 3
to deduce meaning of difficult words from
context.
23. Q-3-(a)-I & 2 1 II Use paraphrasing skills to paraphrase stanzas U 2
II ► Restate the message in simple prose
24. Q-3 -(b)-(I 1 2 I Read and analyze how a writer/ poet uses U 2
&II)-(i) language to appeal to the senses through use of
metaphors./Read a poem and give orally and in
writing Theme and its development, Personal
response with justification, summary.
25. Q-3-(b) – 1 2 I Read a poem and give orally and in writing U 2
(I&II)-(ii) Theme and its development, Personal response
with justification, summary.
26. Q-4 (a) 2 1 II Identify verbs and tenses. K 4
27. Q-4 (b) 4 3 I Illustrate use of adverbs learnt earlier. K 4
28. Q-4 (c) 4 3 III Recognize the rules of and change the narration U 4
(i&iv) of statements, requests/ orders and
questions.
(ii, Classify, use, convert and make
iii&v) declarative (affirmative and negative),
interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative
sentences.
(vi) Identify and differentiate between simple,
29. Q-5 2 1 III ► Write and revise applications to people in A 8
► Write formal emails in extended social and
academic environment
30. Q-6 1 1 III Organize information using various organizational U 6
patterns: sequence, comparison, contrast,
classification, cause and effect.
31. Q-7 2 1 II ➢ Write a persuasive/argumentative essay on a A 10
given topic.
** K= Knowledge, U= Understanding & A= Application

ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC-II (2nd Set)
Assessment Competency-1 Competency-2 Competency-4 Marks Percentage
Objectives Reading and Thinking Skills Writing Skill Formal and Lexical Aspects of
Language
Knowledge 1-13(1),2-iv(3) 4-a(6) 1-1(1), 1-2(1), 1-3(1), 1-7(1), 24 27.9%

Based 1-8(1), 1-9(1),1-10(1), 1-11(1),
1-14(1),4-b(5)
Understanding 3-a-(I&II)(2) 1-4(1), 4-c(6) 44 51.2%
Based 1-5(1), 1-6(1), 1-12(1), 1-15(1),
2-i(6),2-ii(3),2-iii(3), 2-v(3), 2-vi(3),
2-vii(3),3-b-(I&II)-i(2), 3-b-(I&II)-ii(2), 6-(6)
Application 5-(8),7-(10) 18 20.9%
Based
Total Marks 39 26 21 86 100%
Key:
1-3(1)
Q.No.- Part No. (Allocated marks)
Note: (i) The policy of FBISE for knowledge based questions, understanding based questions and application based questions is approximately
as follows:
a) 30% knowledge based.
b) 50% understanding based.
c) 20% application based.
(ii) The total marks specified for each unit/content in the table of specification is only related to this model question paper.
(iii) The level of difficulty of the paper is approximately as follows:
a) 40% easy
b) 40% moderate
c) 20% difficult
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ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC–II (2nd Set Solution)

(1) Which one of the following sentence possesses the Adverb of place?
A. I ran upstairs to my room.
B. Do you usually play football? ⃝
C. The horse galloped wildly. ⃝
D. The girl read the book silently. ⃝
(2) He finished the dish of ice cream very quickly. What is the adjective phrase in this
sentence?
A. he finished ⃝ B. very quickly ⃝
C. of ice cream D. the dish of ice cream ⃝
(3) The students need to submit an _________ to complete the application for
admission. Choose the word with correct spellings to fill in the blank?
A. affedevit ⃝ B. afidevit ⃝
C. affidevit ⃝ D. affidavit
(4) “Fake diamond rings are quite affordable.” Which one of the following contains
the best synonym for the underlined word in the sentence?
A. original ⃝ B. imitation
C. loyal ⃝ D. trustworthy ⃝
(5) At the end of the speech the whole assembly gave the speakers a standing_____.
Fill in the blank with suitable word from the following options:
A. ovation B. jeering ⃝
C. cheering ⃝ D. support ⃝
(6) If you can_____the cost of travel, there is of course no substitute for visiting the
country itself. Choose the suitable option to fill in the blank.
A. afford B. spend ⃝
C. expend ⃝ D. calculate ⃝
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(7) Nafeesa is afraid_____ spiders. Choose a suitable option to fill in the blank.
A. from ⃝ B. in ⃝
C. about ⃝ D. of
(8) Identify the simple sentence from the sentences given below:
A. Because you scored the highest on the test, you will get a prize from your
teacher today. ⃝
B. Those clouds promise rain; we should hurry before we get caught in a
flash flood. ⃝
C. The largest mammal is found in the sea.
D. I was feeling really sick, so I had to go to the doctor. ⃝
(9) The teacher set some homework_____ the end of the lesson. Fill in the blank with
suitable preposition.
A. about ⃝ B. in ⃝
C. of ⃝ D. at
(10) I played the guitar but my brother played _____ piano.

A. hers ⃝ B. her ⃝
C. his D. their ⃝
(11) Just before he got there, a tree branch _____ down on the car.
A. will crash ⃝ B. crash ⃝
C. crashed D. crashing ⃝
(12) A lie has no legs. Which poetic device is used in the sentence?
A. Personification B. Simile ⃝
C. Metaphor ⃝ D. Alliteration ⃝
(13) _________ it was raining, I still walked to school. Choose suitable transitional
device from the following:
A. consequently ⃝ B. accordingly ⃝
C. as a result ⃝ D. although
(14) I _________ my mobile phone since 2009. Fill in the blank with correct form of
verb.
A. have had B. have ⃝
C. had ⃝ D. am having ⃝
(15) “Life is but a walking shadow” is an example of:

A. personification ⃝ B. simile ⃝
C. metaphor D. alliteration ⃝
____________
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(Curriculum 2006)
Q.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer any FIVE questions including
Question No.(i) appended to it.
Note: Question No. (i) about summary writing is compulsory carrying 06 marks while rest of
the questions carry 03 marks each. (6 + 4 × 3 = 18)
I also belonged to the following clubs: Reading Club (two years), second year as
Secretary Reading Club, and Computer Club. In the year 2009, I received awards in the
following classes: Computer Applications, Geography, and Advanced
Algebra/Trigonometry. I also received an award for Most Encouraging Student. I
currently belong to the Hiking and Outdoor Club, and Environmental Awareness Club. In
addition, this year I participated in a programme called "Read With a Friend." In this
programme I, along with a group of students, went to the nearby elementary school to
read to a class of students from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade.
In order to gain an understanding of independence and responsibility, I held several

summer jobs in the preceding two years. I also worked to help myself financially in a
boarding school. My first summer job was at the English Language Center. My second
job was at McDonalds, and my past summer job was at D.K. Academy. I am thankful to
all these institutions for these job experiences. They have prepared me mentally and
financially. This is important in a way that I am now more mature and responsible;
which helps me not to be worried about the future but to look forward to it.
I am glad that I have got a taste of what the real world has to offer. I have learned many
lessons from my Public High School, boarding school, and my work experiences. I am
now ready to learn many more lessons through my college experience. Although it has
been tough, I have succeeded so far. I am prepared to excel and make it much further in
the years to come with my college education. This developing positive outlook has given
me motivation that I need to become successful. I never give up. When I am determined
to achieve, "I shoot for the moon and land amongst the stars."
QUESTIONS:
Ans. Title: Importance of Co-Curricular Activities

The writer was an active student, who was not only good in academics but also
participated actively in co-curricular activities. Although, his priority was to get good
grades, but participating in co-curricular activities made him a well round student. He had
achieved many awards. He worked for many societies and teamed up with other mates for
carrying out projects. He held several summer jobs to gain an understanding of
independence and responsibility. These job experiences prepared the writer mentally and
financially. This was important in a way that he was more mature and responsible. These
experiences helped him in the adjustment for the future and he got a taste of what the real
world has to offer. He developed a positive outlook and motivation that is much needed to
become successful in life.
ii. What are writer’s achievements as a student?
Ans. The writer won prizes for Computer Applications, Geography, Advanced
Algebra. He also received an award for Most Encouraging Student. He belonged to the
Hiking and Outdoor Club, and Environmental Awareness Club. In addition, he
participated in a programme called "Read With a Friend." In this programme he, along
with a group of students, went to the nearby elementary school to teach to a class of
students from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade.
iii. How has the writer got taste of real world?
Ans. The writer got the taste of real world through the job experiences during summer
vacation, which helped him in the adjustment for the future. These jobs were helpful to
him as they had made him mature, responsible and financially strong. He gained enough
confidence to worry less about the future, rather he looks forward to it.
iv. What was writer’s purpose of doing summer jobs?
Ans. The writer’s purpose of doing summer jobs was to gain an understanding of
independence and responsibility. He also worked to help himself financially.
v. How has the writer spent his summer vacation?
Ans. He has spent his summers doing jobs to make him mature responsible and
financially strong. His first summer job was at English Language centre and then he
worked at McDonald’s. He also worked at D.K academy.
vi. What has the writer gained from summer job experiences?
Ans. He has gained experience from his summer jobs. It helped him build up
financially as well as mentally. He has now become a mature and much responsible
person. These experiences have made up his mind to think and plan for the future.
Words Synonyms
mature developed, fully-grown
boarding living facility
excel outdo, outstrip, surmount

Once or twice though you should fail,
Try, try again;
Try, try again;
What should you do in the case?
Try, try again.
Ans. You might fail one or two times in the beginning, but you should remain steadfast
and firm and keep on trying. There is no insult in hard work and persistence after getting
failed. Even if we don't win the competition, we have no other option but to keep on
trying without getting discouraged.
OR
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the Milky Way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
Ans. There were so many daffodils that they looked like the stars in our galaxy. The
daffodils formed a line that stretched around much of the bay. In one glance I could see
ten thousand of them. They looked like they were dancing.
it:
The wind is now
a roaring, smashing
monster of destruction,
raking all man's work
from the valleys,
from the vales,
and sends them spinning,
broken flying
QUESTIONS:
i. Give two examples of visual imagery from the given stanza? (2)
Ans. Examples of visual imagery are Smashing, Monster, Spinning and Flying.
ii. With what the wind is compared? What does the wind do? (2)
Ans. The wind is compared with the monster of destruction. The wind is
destroying the human beings work in the valleys and towns.
OR
In spite of war, in spite of death,
In spite of all man’s sufferings,
Something within me laughs and sings
And I must praise with all my breath.
In spite of war, in spite of hate

Lilacs are blooming at my gate,
Tulips are tripping down the path
In spite of war, in spite of wrath.
QUESTIONS:
Ans. According to the poetess, despite the devastating effects of war on life,
there are flowers (lilacs, morning glory, pansies, tulips, roses poppies) and
gardens that thrive and grow and thus become a continuous source of adding into
the beauty of nature.
ii. Elaborate the implied message of the stanzas. (2)
Ans. The implied message of the stanzas is of hope, courage and merriment even
in the times of distress, death, wrath, despair and shame. The poetess is
encouraging the readers that they should focus more on the positive aspects of life
rather than on the negative ones. Worries and merriment are the part of life, it just
depend upon the way how each person view it either pessimistically or
optimistically.
Q.4 a. Fill in the blanks with appropriate modal auxiliary verbs as per direction given in
the brackets. (Any Four) (4)
i. My grandmother is eighty-five, but she can still read and write without
glasses. (Ability)
ii. May I come with you? (Permission)
iii. Could you help me with the housework, please? (Polite request)
iv. There was a time when I could stay up very late. (Past ability)
v. You need not lose any more weight. You are already slim. (Necessity)
vi. Our country may become a super power by 2025. (Possibility)
b. Rewrite the sentence with the Adverb form of the underlined word.(any Four)(4)
i. He is certain to come.
Ans. He will certainly come.
ii. Her dress was poor.

Ans. She was poorly dressed.
iii. That he had made a mistake was evident.

Ans. Evidently, he had made a mistake.
iv. He treated me with scorn.

Ans. He treated me scornfully.
v. His action was wise.

Ans. He acted wisely.
i. The coach said to the players, “Bravo! you have played well.”(Change
into indirect speech)
Ans. The coach applauded the players, saying that they had played well.
ii. Every morning he has to go for a walk. (Change into an interrogative
sentence)
Ans. Does every morning he has to go for a walk?
iii. It grows slowly. (Change into a negative sentence)
Ans. It does not grow slowly.
iv. "Please sit down”, said the headmaster. (Change into indirect speech)
Ans. The headmaster requested to sit down.
v. He is never on time. (Change into affirmative sentence)
Ans. He is always on time.
vi. I saw an old beggar. He was sitting under a tree. (Change into
a simple sentence)
Ans. I saw an old beggar sitting under a tree.

Ans.
Examination Hall,
City ABC.
22nd February,2022
The Managing Director,
Firm DEF,
City ABC.
Subject: Application for the post of a Manager.
Respected sir,
I am writing this application for the post of a Manager. I found an advertisement for this post in a
newspaper. I am looking for a job opportunity to work for a recognized company like yours. I
have a work experience of a Manager in the firm LMN. With my extensive work experience, I
believe that I can be a good team member of your firm. I assure you that I will serve the firm
devotedly and diligently. I have attached my CV for further details.
Yours sincerely,
XYZ.
OR
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the increasing number of crimes committed by
teenagers drawing attention of the concerned authorities to take the remedial measures.
Ans.
Examination Hall,
City ABC.
22nd January, 2022
The Editor,
The News,
City ABC.
Subject: Increasing Number of Crimes Committed by Teenagers
Respected sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspapers I want to highlight the serious issue of
increasing number of crimes committed by teenagers in the streets and other public places.
Unlawful acts committed by the young criminals are on a surge these days. More and more
number of teenagers nowadays are involved in various offences such as mobile snatching,
robberies and even murders. This causes a serious concern for the society as well as the parents.
The main reason as to why there has been a sudden increase in the teenage crime rate is that
today's young population is getting exposed to crime and violence on television, news media
which encourages them to follow the path of crime. For instance, newspapers are flooded with
negative news such as murders, robberies, and teens playing violent video games, etc. Secondly,
an alarming rise in the unemployment and poverty rate prevailing in the country also becomes
one of the major reason for increased crime count among teens these days.
I request you to publish a column on this serious issue to create awareness in the public and draw
the attention of the concerned authorities to take remedial measures.
Yours sincerely,
XYZ.
Q.6 Use the appropriate transitional devices from the list below to fill in any SIX blanks in
the following passage. (6)
In other words Furthermore as well as Same as Although but As a result yet
Drawing, same as, other skills is all about taking the time to master each step. In other
words, mastering the art of drawing doesn’t happen in a day. Furthermore, it’s a skill that
takes daily practice as well as dedication to improve your craft. Although it is important
not to burn yourself out, but you need to practice enough. Although some people make an
eager start, yet not many can show enough patience. As a result, they quit without it
before mastering it.
Importance of English
OR
Role of Media
OR
Ans. Importance of English

Nobody can deny the importance of English language in the present time as global language. It is
clear that the English language has become more dominant around the world. In some countries
it is used as the mother tongue and in other countries it is taught as second language in their
schools. This makes English widespread. In addition, it is used for communication between
people around the world, as well as, it is the language of modern times. On other hand, English is
the language of science and technology. There is no doubt that, the English is language of
communication between the people with different culture. It is also the languages of computers
that help to communicate with the people around the world through Internet technology and e-
mail.
Races, nationalities and countries speak English in both the hemispheres especially in those non-
European countries where the British sun never set once upon a time. English is a very
prominent channel of communication in the fields of medicine, technology, architecture and
business.
Today, in Pakistan, English is the link language of different semi-educated and educated groups.
It is the language of opportunities. Most jobs require knowledge of English. In most of the
interviews, a candidate is questioned in English as he might be required to work anywhere in our
multilingual country or could even be posted in a foreign country.
Hence the place of English language as a communicating language is well established, whose
speakers are found all over the world.
OR
Role of Media
The mass media mean the sources of information and entertainment which are available to the
public or masses of a country. These media play an important role in building public opinion in a
democratic country. There is a famous saying:
“Whoever controls the media, controls the mind” (Jim Morrison)
Media are a great source of information and entertainment for all types of people. Nobody can
deny their influence. Everybody looks to them to get information about their country, nation,
religion and culture. They build our knowledge and strengthen our opinion about different
things.
The mass media control our mind. We believe whatever they propagate. We come to know about
the life of our villages, cities and towns through mass media. We come across the rise and fall in
business, agriculture and industry through mass media.
The electronic media have governed and dominated the mind of the public in a very forceful
manner. The mass media are a great source of building public opinion. They build our
knowledge and educate our sentiments. We form our own opinion about politics, religion, and
business under the influence of mass media.
The mass media educate a domestic woman about cooking, medicine and elementary nursing of
children. The children have an informative and entertaining program of their mental standard.
They can build their knowledge about different branches of knowledge at a very early stage.
In my opinion the role of media in the society is very positive provided it is used positively.
OR
Digital technology has modified nearly every aspect of modern life. It’s now rare to find an
electronic device or piece of machinery that doesn’t consolidate digital technology in some way.
Digital technology means that devices can be more compact, faster, lighter, and more versatile.
Huge amounts of knowledge can be stored locally or remotely and moved around virtually
immediately. Even the term “information” has expanded to include media such as photos, audio,
and video, and no longer refers to just words and numbers.
Digital technology makes it easy to stay in touch with friends, family, and work remotely, even if
you are in another part of the world. You can express through words, video, audio, and exchange
other media. Websites, apps, and software have all been designed to help users to socialize. With
social media, messaging, texting, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones, nobody needs to feel
isolated in the digital world.
Internet speeds have developed exponentially since the early days of dial-up. Anybody with
access to the internet instantly has access to a huge proportion of the world’s knowledge over the
web. Lessons and courses can now be delivered virtually online.
Digital technology enables the storage of massive amounts of information in relatively small
spaces. Large amounts of media, such as photos, music, videos, contact knowledge, and other
reports can be carried around on small devices like mobile phones.
Hence we have seen that there are a lot of benefits of digital technology in every field of life.
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ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC–II (3rd Set)

(1) She sat without a word, seemingly ______ to my presence. Fill in the blank with
suitable word.
C. indifferent ⃝ D. diffident ⃝
(2) „Whisper’ is to „shout’ as ‘walk’ is to:

A. drag ⃝ B. jog ⃝
C. run ⃝ D. tiptoe ⃝
(3) We managed to have a decent harvest _____________ the drought. Choose
suitable transitional device from the following:
C. however ⃝ D. despite ⃝
(4) The Muslim saints devoted their lives to proselytizing Islam. Which one of the
following will best replace the underlined word?
A. preaching ⃝ B. studying ⃝
C. supporting ⃝ D. exposing ⃝
(5) The sky was the colour of the calm Pacific thousands of miles from land. This
sentence contains a:
(6) He is known to be an eloquent speaker and is often invited for making

___________speeches. Choose the suitable option to fill in the blank.
A. emotional ⃝ B. rhetorical ⃝
C. political ⃝ D. anti-social ⃝
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(7) I don‟t like________________ sound of a barking dog, especially when I'm
trying to sleep! Choose suitable option to fill in the blank.
A. a delightful ⃝ B. the loathsome ⃝
C. lovable ⃝ D. an enthusiastic ⃝
(8) Identify the compound-complex sentence from the sentences given below:
A. He left in a hurry after he got a phone call but he came back five minutes
later. ⃝
B. Aleena likes playing badminton but her brother likes reading books. ⃝
C. He missed the plane because he was late. ⃝
D. I have not met my classmates for a long. ⃝
(9) The sheep clustered in a tight ___________to ward off the cold weather.
C. herd ⃝ D. flock ⃝
(10) During the war, when I looked out of the house, I couldn‟t see _____________ in
the street.
C. nobody ⃝ D. anybody ⃝
(11) Which one of the following sentence possesses the Adverb of frequency?
A. He suddenly turned his car to the right. ⃝
B. My dog likes going for a walk at night. ⃝
C. The singer performed well in the concert. ⃝
D. I usually take a cup of coffee in the morning. ⃝

A. The player who permed the best was declared man of the match. ⃝
B. He knows how things work around here. ⃝
C. Alina did the dishes till her legs gave up. ⃝
D. I went through the book at a lightning speed. ⃝
(13) It is _____________ for so many nations to change their form of government so

quickly and peacefully. Choose the word with correct spellings to fill in the
blank?
A. unprecedented ⃝ B. inprecedented ⃝
C. unprecidented ⃝ D. unpracedented ⃝
(14) “The Earth brings forth large crops every year for the sustenance of man and
beast.” Which one of the following sentence contains the best synonym for the
underlined word in the sentence?
A. Earth brings crops for deprivation of living things. ⃝
B. Earth brings crops for exhaustion of living things. ⃝
C. Earth brings crops for starvation of living things. ⃝
D. Earth brings crops for nutriment of living things. ⃝
(15) It became hard for him to support his large family with his slender salary.
Antonym of the underlined word is:
A. Skinny ⃝ B. Hairline ⃝
C. Voluminous ⃝ D. Compressed ⃝
_____________
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Note: Sections „B‟ and „C‟ comprise pages 1-2. Answer the questions at the place specified for
it therein on the separately provided E-Sheet. No supplementary answer sheet will be
provided. Write your answers neatly and legibly.
Once Hazrat Umar (RA), sitting in the Masjid of the Rasool (SAW), was busy in the
affairs of the state. Two young men, holding a strong and sturdy countryman, appeared
before him. They complained to Harzat Umar (RA) that the person had murdered their
old father. They demanded justice by punishing the murderer for his crime.
The Caliph looked at the young man and said, "You have heard the charge leveled
against you. What have you to say in your defence?" The villager replied, "Commander
of the Faithful, I plead guilty to the charge. I was leading my beloved camel. When I
reached a garden and halted to rest, the camel nipped a few leaves off the hanging branch
of a tree. The old man, on seeing this, hurled a stone at the camel with all his might. The
stone caught the camel on the side of the head. It reeled and fell down dead. The camel
was very dear to me. I could not control my anger, so I took the same stone that had
killed my dear camel and hurled it at the old man with all my strength. The stone hit the
old man on the head and subsequently killed him. At this, these two young men came to
me and I surrendered myself to them."
Caliph: As you have confessed your crime, there is no need of witnesses. You are,
therefore, sentenced to death.
Villager: I accept this sentence but request you to delay the execution for three days.
Caliph: Why do you ask for delay in the execution of the sentence?
Villager: My father on his death left some gold for my younger brother who is too young
to be told about the place where I hid it. I have buried the gold in the earth in a field and
no one knows the place. If my brother, on account of my death, does not get his due
share, I shall be called to account on the Day of Judgment for being dishonest. Be kind
and grant me three days' time.
QUESTIONS:
i. Summarize the given passage. Also suggest a suitable title for it. (5+1=6)
ii. What case did the two men bring to Hazrat Umar (RA)?
iii. Why did the old man hurl a stone at the camel?
iv. What did the caliph say to the villager after hearing the complaint?
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v. Why did the villager ask Hazrat Umar (RA) to delay the execution?
vi. What was the caliph‟s verdict and what was the response of the villager?

I. And when the sun comes out,
After this rain shall stop,
A wondrous light will fill
Each dark, round drop;
I hope the Sun shines bright;
It will be a lovely sight.
OR
II. Be kind to thy sister-not many may know
The depth of true sisterly love;
The wealth of the Ocean lies fathoms below
The surface that sparkles above.
b. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions appended to it.
I. Once or twice though you should fail,
Try again
What should you do in that case?
Try again.
QUESTIONS:
i. What should you do if you did not win the race? (2)
ii. Explain the line “If we strive, 'tis no disgrace” in your own words. (2)
OR
II. Though guns may roar and cannon boom,
Roses are born and gardens bloom;
My spirit still may light its flame
At that same torch whence poppies came.
Where morning's altar whitely burns

Lilies may lift their silver urns
In spite of war, in spite of shame.
QUESTIONS:
ii. Elaborate implied message of the stanzas in your own words. (2)
i. She is so intelligent that she will __________ it. (understand)
ii. Last month, he ______ every plan.(try)
iii. You must ______ the responsibility. (take)
iv. Everyone ______ to be happy. (wish)
b. Change the paragraph into indirect speech: (4)

The King said, “Is my son dead?” The messenger said, “No Sir, thank God.” The
King worriedly said, “Do you mean he is fine?” The messenger replied, “No Sir,
he is in great trouble and badly needs your help.”
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i. Everybody knows the name of Iqbal. (Change into an interrogative
sentence)
ii. Only the brave deserves the praise. (Transform into a negative sentence)
iii. You are requested to give me a glass of water. (Change into an imperative
sentence)
iv. I can never forget you. (Change into an interrogative sentence)
v. You are the only person fit for the post. (Transform into a negative
sentence)
vi. There was an unusual silence. (Transform into a negative sentence)

Q.5 Write an application to the Chief Executive of an organization for the post of Public
Relations Officer. (8)
OR
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the trouble caused by the
encroachments in front of shops in the bazar drawing attention of the concerned
authorities to take the remedial measures.
Q.6 Write a paragraph to describe your visit to a park using transition words (at least six). (6)
Q.7 Write an essay on any ONE of the following topics: (200 – 250 words) (10)
i. Need for Technical Education
ii. Global Warming
iii. Charms of Spring Season
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ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) SSC-II
(Curriculum 2006)
S Q No.
Student Learning
#
Bench Mark No.

Competency No.
Standard No.
Outcomes
1. Q-1 (1) 4 2 I Enhance and use appropriate vocabulary and
2. Q-1 (2) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and
to locate examples to support an opinion e.g. a
personal anecdote, quotations, examples and
analogy, etc.
3. Q-1 (3) 1 1 III Recognize and use appropriate transitional
5. Q-1 (5) 1 2 I Read and analyze how a writer/ poet uses
metaphors.
8. Q-1 (8) 4 3 III Identify and differentiate between simple,
9. Q-1 (9) 4 3 I Demonstrate use of more collective, countable
and uncountable, material and abstract nouns.
10. Q-1(10) 4 3 I Recognize the rules for using indefinite
pronouns
11. Q-1 (11) 4 3 I Recognize varying positions of adverbs in
importance
12. Q-1 (12) 4 3 I Use adjective phrases and clause
►Understand connotations and denotations;
explore the use of synonyms with varying shades of
meaning used for various purposes
16. Q-2 (i) 1 1 II Use summary skills to extract salient points and develop
a mind map to summarize a text.
17. Q-2 (ii) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and use
intensive reading strategies (while-reading) to scan to
answer short questions.
18. Q-2 (iii) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and use
19. Q-2 (iv) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and use
20. Q-2 (v) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and use
21. Q-2 (vi) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and use
22. Q-2 (vii) 1 1 II Apply critical thinking to interact with text and use
intensive reading strategies (while-reading) to deduce
meaning of difficult words from context.
23. Q-3 (a)- 2 1 II Use paraphrasing skills to paraphrase stanzas (Restate
(I&II) the message in simple prose)
24. Q-3 (b)- 1 2 I Read a poem and give orally and in writing Theme and
(I&II) its development, Personal response with justification,
(i&ii) summary.
25. Q-4 (a) 4 3 I Illustrate use of tenses learned earlier
26. Q-4 (b) 4 3 III Recognize the rules of and change the narration
of statements, requests/ orders and questions.
27. Q-4 (c) 4 3 III Classify, use, convert and make declarative
(affirmative and negative), interrogative,
28. Q-5 2 1 III Write and revise applications to people in
29. Q-6 1 1 III Recognize and use appropriate transitional words within and
beyond paragraphs for better coherence and cohesion.
30. Q-7 2 1 II Write a persuasive/argumentative essay on a given topic
ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC-II (3rd Set)
Assessment Competency-1 Competency-2 Competency-4

Objectives Reading and Thinking Skills Writing Skill Formal and Lexical Aspects of Percentage
Language
Knowledge 1-3(1),2-iv(3), 6-(6) 1-8(1),1-10(1), 1-11(1), 25 30.1%

Based 1-12(1),1-13(1),4-a(4), 4-c(6)
Understanding 1-2(1), 1-5(1), 1-6(1), 1-7(1), 3-a-I&II (2 1-1(1), 1-4(1), 1-9(1),1-14(1), 40 48.2%
Based 2-i(6),2-ii(3),2-iii(3), 2-v(3), 2-vi(3), 1-15(1),4-b(4)
2-vii(3),3-b-(I&II)-i(2), 3-b-(I&II)-ii(2)
Application 5-(8),7-(10) 18 21.7%
Based
Total Marks 39 20 24 83 100%
KEY:
1-1(1)
Question No-Part No. (Allocated Marks)
Note: (i) The policy of FBISE for knowledge based questions, understanding based questions and application based questions is approximately
as follows:
a) 30% knowledge based.
b) 50% understanding based.
c) 20% application based.
(ii) The total marks specified for each unit/content in the table of specification is only related to this model question paper.
(iii) The level of difficulty of the paper is approximately as follows:
a) 40% easy
b) 40% moderate
c) 20% difficult
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ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC–II (3rd Set Solution)

(1) She sat without a word, seemingly ______ to my presence. Fill in the blank with
suitable word.
C. indifferent D. diffident ⃝
(2) „Whisper’ is to „shout’ as ‘walk’ is to:

A. drag ⃝ B. jog ⃝
C. run D. tiptoe ⃝
(3) We managed to have a decent harvest _____________ the drought. Choose
suitable transitional device from the following:
C. however ⃝ D. despite
(4) The Muslim saints devoted their lives to proselytizing Islam. Which one of the
following will best replace the underlined word?
A. preaching ⃝ B. studying ⃝
C. supporting D. exposing ⃝
(5) The sky was the colour of the calm Pacific thousands of miles from land. This
sentence contains a:
A. Metaphor B. Personification ⃝
(6) He is known to be an eloquent speaker and is often invited for making

___________speeches. Choose the suitable option to fill in the blank.
A. emotional ⃝ B. rhetorical
C. political ⃝ D. anti-social ⃝
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(7) I don‟t like________________ sound of a barking dog, especially when I'm
trying to sleep! Choose suitable option to fill in the blank.
A. a delightful ⃝ B. the loathsome
C. lovable ⃝ D. an enthusiastic ⃝
(8) Identify the compound-complex sentence from the sentences given below:
A. He left in a hurry after he got a phone call but he came back five minutes
later.
B. Aleena likes playing badminton but her brother likes reading books. ⃝
C. He missed the plane because he was late. ⃝
D. I have not met my classmates for a long. ⃝
(9) The sheep clustered in a tight ___________to ward off the cold weather.
C. herd ⃝ D. flock
(10) During the war, when I looked out of the house, I couldn‟t see _____________ in
the street.
C. nobody ⃝ D. anybody
(11) Which one of the following sentence possesses the Adverb of frequency?
A. He suddenly turned his car to the right. ⃝
B. My dog likes going for a walk at night. ⃝
C. The singer performed well in the concert. ⃝
D. I usually take a cup of coffee in the morning.

A. The player who permed the best was declared man of the match.
B. He knows how things work around here. ⃝
C. Alina did the dishes till her legs gave up. ⃝
D. I went through the book at a lightning speed. ⃝
(13) It is _____________ for so many nations to change their form of government so

quickly and peacefully. Choose the word with correct spellings to fill in the
blank?
A. unprecedented B. inprecedented ⃝
C. unprecidented ⃝ D. unpracedented ⃝
(14) “The Earth brings forth large crops every year for the sustenance of man and
beast.” Which one of the following sentence contains the best synonym for the
underlined word in the sentence?
A. Earth brings crops for deprivation of living things. ⃝
B. Earth brings crops for exhaustion of living things. ⃝
C. Earth brings crops for starvation of living things. ⃝
D. Earth brings crops for nutriment of living things.
(15) It became hard for him to support his large family with his slender salary.
Antonym of the underlined word is:
A. Skinny ⃝ B. Hairline ⃝
C. Voluminous D. Compressed ⃝
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(Curriculum 2006)
Note: Sections „B‟ and „C‟ comprise pages 1-2. Answer the questions at the place specified for
it therein on the separately provided E-Sheet. No supplementary answer sheet will be
provided. Write your answers neatly and legibly.
Once Hazrat Umar (RA), sitting in the Masjid of the Rasool (SAW), was busy in the
affairs of the state. Two young men, holding a strong and sturdy countryman, appeared
before him. They complained to Harzat Umar (RA) that the person had murdered their
old father. They demanded justice by punishing the murderer for his crime.
The Caliph looked at the young man and said, "You have heard the charge leveled
against you. What have you to say in your defence?" The villager replied, "Commander
of the Faithful, I plead guilty to the charge. I was leading my beloved camel. When I
reached a garden and halted to rest, the camel nipped a few leaves off the hanging branch
of a tree. The old man, on seeing this, hurled a stone at the camel with all his might. The
stone caught the camel on the side of the head. It reeled and fell down dead. The camel
was very dear to me. I could not control my anger, so I took the same stone that had
killed my dear camel and hurled it at the old man with all my strength. The stone hit the
old man on the head and subsequently killed him. At this, these two young men came to
me and I surrendered myself to them."
Caliph: As you have confessed your crime, there is no need of witnesses. You are,
therefore, sentenced to death.
Villager: I accept this sentence but request you to delay the execution for three days.
Caliph: Why do you ask for delay in the execution of the sentence?
Villager: My father on his death left some gold for my younger brother who is too young
to be told about the place where I hid it. I have buried the gold in the earth in a field and
no one knows the place. If my brother, on account of my death, does not get his due
share, I shall be called to account on the Day of Judgment for being dishonest. Be kind
and grant me three days' time.
QUESTIONS:
i. Summarize the given passage. Also suggest a suitable title for it. (5+1=6)
Answer. Title: True Justice

Once Hazrat Umer was sitting in the Mosque of Rasul (SAW) when two young men
appeared before him holding a sturdy countryman. They complained that the
countryman had killed their old father and demanded justice for the crime. After hearing
the case Hazrat Umer sentenced the convict to death and asked the accused if he had to
say anything in his defence. The country man said that while he halted to take some rest
his beloved camel nipped some leaves off the hanging branches of a tree. Seeing this the
old man hurled a stone at the camel who was killed. At this, he couldn‟t control his
anger he hit the old man with the same stone on his head subsequently killing him. After
this confession, the country man accepted the verdict but requested for three days‟ delay
in execution as his father had entrusted him with some gold for his younger brother. He
had buried that gold in an unknown place. He wanted to give away his brother‟s share
before death so that he may not be held accountable for it on the Day of Judgement.
ii. What case did the two men bring to Hazrat Umar (RA)?
Answer: The two young men brought a sturdy countryman who had killed their old
father by hitting him on his head. They demanded justice for this crime.
iii. Why did the old man hurl a stone at the camel?
Answer: When the old man saw a camel nipping leaves off the hanging branches he
hurled a stone with his full force at the camel killing it instantly.
iv. What did the caliph say to the villager after hearing the complaint?
Answer: The caliph Hazrat Umer said to the villager if he had anything to say in his
defence before his execution.
v. Why did the villager ask Hazrat Umar (RA) to delay the execution?
Answer: The villager wanted execution to be delayed for three days so that he could
give away his younger brother‟s share in the gold entrusted unto him by his father.
vi. What was the caliph‟s verdict and what was the response of the villager?
Answer: The caliph‟s verdict was based on justice that is death for death. So he
sentenced the villager to death because he had admitted the accusation and accepted the
verdict.
Answer:
Synonyms of
Sturdy strong/ hefty/well-built/muscular/powerful
Nipped bite/nibble/peck/grip
Confessed admit/acknowledge/profess/own up to/reveal

I. And when the sun comes out,
After this rain shall stop,
A wondrous light will fill
Each dark, round drop;
I hope the Sun shines bright;
It will be a lovely sight.
Answer: When the rain shall stop and the sun will come out, the wonderful light of the sun will
illuminate every dark object even the raindrops. The sun will shine brightly presenting a lovely
sight.
OR
II. Be kind to thy sister-not many may know
The depth of true sisterly love;
The wealth of the Ocean lies fathoms below
The surface that sparkles above.
Answer: You should be kind to your sister. Many people do not realize the depth of sisterly
love. Love of sister is deeper than the depth of the ocean that cannot be measured.
b. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions appended to it.
I. Once or twice though you should fail,
Try again
What should you do in that case?
Try again.
QUESTIONS:
i. What should you do if you did not win the race? (2)
Answer: If you are unable to win the race in your first attempt, there is no harm
in trying once again. It is no disgrace in striving to achieve your goals in life.
ii. Explain the line “If we strive, 'tis no disgrace” in your own words. (2)
Answer: The given line should be adopted as a maxim which means that
struggling in life after failure is not disgrace rather working hard and trying again
and again only makes a man perfect and paves the way towards his destination.
OR
II. Though guns may roar and cannon boom,
Roses are born and gardens bloom;
My spirit still may light its flame
At that same torch whence poppies came.
Where morning's altar whitely burns

Lilies may lift their silver urns
In spite of war, in spite of shame.
QUESTIONS:
Answer: The beautiful blooming of flowers like roses, lilies and poppies and the
transition of day into night flourishes even during the war. A person‟s spirit and
outlook of life shall also be focused on the positive aspects of life in order to
survive the hardships of war.
ii. Elaborate implied message of the stanzas in your own words. (2)
Answer: The implied message of the poem is of hope, courage and merriment
even in the times of distress, death and shame. The poet is encouraging the
readers that they should focus more on the positive aspects of life rather than on
the negative ones. Worries and merriment are the part of life; it depends upon
how we view it - pessimistically or optimistically.
i. She is so intelligent that she will __________ it. (understand)
Answer: She is so intelligent that she will understand it.
ii. Last month, he ______ every plan.(try)
Answer: Last month, he tried every plan.
iii. You must ______ the responsibility. (take)
Answer: You must take the responsibility.
iv. Everyone ______ to be happy. (wish)
Answer: Everyone wishes to be happy.
b. Change the paragraph into indirect speech: (4)

The King said, “Is my son dead?” The messenger said, “No Sir, thank God.” The
King worriedly said, “Do you mean he is fine?” The messenger replied, “No Sir,
he is in great trouble and badly needs your help.”
Answer: The king asked (sorrowfully) if his son was dead. The messenger thanked god
and replied that he was not. The king again asked if he was surely in unable. The
messenger replied in negative and said that he was in great trouble and badly needed his
help.

i. Everybody knows the name of Iqbal. (Change into an interrogative
sentence)
Answer: Does everybody know the name of Iqbal?
ii. Only the brave deserves the praise. (Transform into a negative sentence)
Answer: Only the brave does not deserve the praise.
iii. You are requested to give me a glass of water. (Change into an imperative
sentence)
Answer: Please, give me a glass of water.
iv. I can never forget you. (Change into an interrogative sentence)

Answer: Can I never forget you?
v. You are the only person fit for the post. (Transform into a negative
sentence)
Answer: You are not the only person fit for the post.
vi. There was an unusual silence. (Transform into a negative sentence)

Answer: There was not an unusual silence.
Q.5 Write an application to the Chief Executive of an organization for the post of Public
Relations Officer. (8)
Answer:
Examination Hall,
City ABC.
22nd February,2022
The Chief Executive,
Firm DEF,
City ABC.
Subject: Application for the post of Public Relations Officer.
Respected sir,
I am writing this application for the post of Public Relations Officer. I found an advertisement
for this post in a newspaper. I am looking for a job opportunity to work for a recognized
company like yours. I have a work experience of Public Relations Officer in the firm LMN.
With my extensive work experience, I believe that I can be a good team member of your firm. I
assure you that I will serve the firm devotedly and diligently. I have attached my CV for further
details.
Yours sincerely,
XYZ.
OR
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the trouble caused by the encroachments in
front of shops in the bazar drawing attention of the concerned authorities to take the remedial
measures.
Answer:
Examination Hall,
City ABC.
22nd January, 2022
The Editor,
The News,
City ABC.
Subject: Trouble Caused by the Encroachments in Front of Shops in the Bazar
Respected sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed newspapers I want to highlight the serious issue of
trouble caused by the encroachments in front of shops in the bazar. City‟s major markets are
under the grip of the encroachment mafia, creating hurdles for customers and pedestrians, but
the authorities have failed to take any action against them. The footpaths and roads of different
bazars are infested with encroachment in front of shops. These encroachments are source of
nuisance for both customers and businessmen, as they discourage customers to visit these
markets.
In the past, the city district government initiated an anti-encroachment drive which was left in
the middle for unknown reasons. It‟s time the authorities took serious action against the
encroachment.
I request you to publish a column on this serious issue to create awareness in the public and
draw the attention of the concerned authorities to take remedial measures.
Yours sincerely,
XYZ.
Q.6 Write a paragraph to describe your visit to a park using transition words (at least six). (6)
Answer: Park is a place where we can enjoy and have a good time with our family and friends. I
visited a park with my family in the month of spring. It was a very pleasant day and I had lots of
fun by playing near the seesaw. However, my family members walked in the rose and jasmine
garden. While we were entering the park we were given pamphlets which contained information
about the park. Then, later on, my best friend also joined me in the park. We played together
many fun games besides visiting the areas of park. Afterward, we enjoyed delicious
sandwiches, salads and fruit juices. At the end, we moved back to our home. In short, it was a
wonderful visit.
Q.7 Write an essay on any ONE of the following topics: (200 – 250 words) (10)
i. Need for Technical Education
ii. Global Warming
iii. Charms of Spring Season
Answer:
Need for Technical Education
I had to gain experience as I did not have technical education- Mikhail Kalashnikov
Technical education is the study of the use of technology. It is aimed at shaping the physical
world according to human needs. Technical education includes a wide range of scientific and
technological disciplines.
Technical education is important and relevant to the present age. It is for this reason that the
whole world of today is based on the use of science and technology. Therefore, in order to make
the world function properly, the imparting of technical education is needed. Moreover, it is also
important in multiple other ways.
Technical education empowers people belonging to every field of life. Since technology is being
used everywhere, technical education is also necessary everywhere. Technical education
provides access to the latest technological machinery in all fields of life. For example, a technical
diploma in surveying and architecture allows a student to get knowledge about using the
complicated tools involved in the process of surveying and architecture.
Technical education is also needed to raise the literacy rate of a country. In a country, not every
student is mentally able to study the standard combinations of arts, science, or business
education. There are many students who wish to serve society in a different way.
Therefore, technical education is highly required in the present world. It offers brighter
possibilities in terms of employment and economic benefits.
Global Warming
Global warming refers to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the atmosphere of the Earth.
There are various activities taking place which have been increasing the temperature gradually.
Global warming is melting our ice glaciers rapidly. This is extremely harmful to the earth as well as
humans.
Global warming has become a grave problem which needs undivided attention. It is not happening
because of a single cause but several causes. These causes are both natural as well as manmade. The
natural causes include the release of greenhouses gases which are not able to escape from Earth,
causing the temperature to increase.
The excessive use of automobiles and fossil fuels results in increased levels of carbon dioxide. In
addition, activities like mining and cattle rearing are very harmful to the environment. One of the
most common issues that are taking place rapidly is deforestation.
Global warming can be stopped when combined efforts are put in. We must begin with the
reduction of greenhouse gas. Furthermore, there is need to monitor the consumption of gasoline.
Switch to a hybrid car and reduce the release of carbon dioxide. Moreover, citizens can choose
public transport or carpool together. Subsequently, recycling must also be encouraged.
In short, all of us must realize the fact that our Earth is not well. It needs treatment and we can help
it heal. The present generation must take up the responsibility of stopping global warming in order
to prevent the suffering of future generations.
Charms of Spring Season

Seasonal variation is variation in a time series within one year that is repeated more or less
regularly. This seasonal variation may be caused by the temperature, rainfall, public holidays or
cycles of seasons. Out of the seasonal variation, spring season holds specific importance as it
marks the transitional period of cold winter and extreme summer. The moderate temperatures
and the scented atmosphere stimulate out aesthetics.
Spring season certainly brings with itself many health benefits. One important benefit of the
spring season is the mental boost. People get to breathe high amount of fresh oxygen during
spring season. Furthermore, ample sunshine during spring is good for the skin. Most
noteworthy, the spring season is a period of rejuvenation and joy.
Spring is the season of charming sounds. The bees humming in the garden fill our hearts with
joy. The view of the birds flying and gliding high in the sky freely amidst cool spring breeze is
indeed charming. In the early morning we hear the birds twittering in trees.
In short, spring season is certainly the best season anywhere on Earth. This is due to the
beautiful comfortable weather at this time of the year. Without hesitation, one can call spring as
the king of all seasons. The beauties of spring make us forget our cares and sorrows. We find a
lot of pleasant sights and melodious notes during spring.
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SECTION – A(Marks 15)

SECTION – B(Marks 36)

Candidates are required to write a formal email/application/letter. 8 Marks

ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC–II

(2) Clock is to Time as Thermometer is to _____.

(5) He was as snug as a bug in a rug. This sentence contains a:

(9) A ______ of sailors was on board to start voyage towards Arabia.

(10) There was _________ inside. The building was empty.

(12) Choose the sentence with an Adjective clause in it:

Time allowed: 2.40 hours Total Marks: 60

SECTION – B(Marks 36)

b. Change the FOUR bold sentences into indirect speech: (4)

c. Do as directed (any FOUR) of the following: (4)

SECTION – C (Marks 24)

** K= Knowledge, U= Understanding & A= Application

Knowledge 1-3(1),2-iv(3), 6-(6) 1-8(1),1-10(1), 1-11(1), 25 30.1%

ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC–II

(2) Clock is to Time as Thermometer is to .

(5) He was as snug as a bug in a rug. This sentence contains a:

(9) A of sailors was on board to start voyage towards Arabia.

(10) There was inside. The building was empty.

(12) Choose the sentence with an Adjective clause in it:

Time allowed: 2.40 hours Total Marks: 60

SECTION – B(Marks 36)

Q.3 a. Paraphrase any ONE of the following stanzas: (2)

I. Hold fast to dreams

b. Change the FOUR bold sentences into indirect speech: (4)

Ans: Rashid recently attended an interview for the selection of a Computer

b. Do as directed (any FOUR) of the following: (4)

SECTION – C (Marks 24)

ENGLISH COMPULSORY SSC–II (2nd Set)

(10) I played the guitar but my brother played _____ piano.

(15) “Life is but a walking shadow” is an example of: