ENGLISH (Précis & Composition)

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A Center of Individual Teaching for CSS & PMS
Mock Test

Time: 3 Hours Marks: 100

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Q. 1Pick the word that is nearly similar/ opposite in meaning to the capitalized word. (20)

A. ANOMALY a. Desperation b. Requisition c. Registry d. Regularity

B. BLEAK a. Pale b. Sudden c. Dry d. Cheerful
C. IRKSOME a. Interesting b. Lazy c. Tireless d. Excessive
D. LATENT a. Trim b. obvious c. Early d. Forbidding
E. RUSTIC a. Civilian b. Slow c. Urban d. Lofty
F. ASTUTE a. Sheer b b. Noisy c. Clever d. Unusual
G. INCONTINENT a. Insular b. False c. Wanton d. Complaisant
H. PINION a. Restrain b. Express c. Report d. Reveal
I. TARRY a. Polish b. Linger c. Restrain d. Surpass
J. THESPAIN a. Foreigner b. Skeptic c. Actor d. Daydreamer

Q. 2. Write a précis of the following passage and suggest a suitable title: (20)

Rural development lies at the heart of any meaningful development strategy. This is the only mechanism
to carry the message to the majority of the people and to obtain their involvement in measures designed to
improve productivity levels. Rural population exceeds 70 percent of the total population of the country,
despite a rapid rate of urbanization. Average rural income is 34 percent less than per capita urban income.
A large part of under employment is still concealed in various rural activities particularly in the less
developed parts of the country. For centuries, the true magnitude of poverty has been concealed from
view by pushing a large part of it to the rural areas. This set in motion a self-perpetuating mechanism. The
more enterprising and talented in the rural society migrated to the cities in search of dreams which were
seldom realized. Such migrants added to urban squalor. The relatively more prosperous in the rural
society opted for urban residence for different reasons. The rural society itself has in this way
systematically been denuded of its more enterprising elements, as rural areas developed the character of a
development programs. These are essential and would have to be intensified. Much more important is a
large scale expansion of physical and social infrastructure on the village scene. These included rural
roads, rural water supply and village electrification as a part of the change in the physical environment
and primary education and primary health care as the agents of social change. The task is to provide
modern amenities as an aid for bringing into motion the internal dynamics of the rural society on a path
leading to increase in productivity and self-help, changing the overall surrounding, while preserving
coherence, integrated structure and the rich cultural heritage of the rural society.
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Q. 3. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (20)

Although religion does not inhibit the accusation of wealth, although it does not hold up large fortunes as
evil, the tenor of its teaching, by and large, is to induce an attitude of indifference to worldly things,
things which gratify one's lower self and keep one engrossed in money-making. The student should be
made to realize that the real goods of life are spiritual, love of things of the spirit and service of one's
fellowmen, joy of an ordered disciplined life. These are blessings money cannot buy. What is wealth
before such things of the spirit? Of all religious teachers Jesus Christ has dealt more comprehensively
than any other with the problem of wealth in all its aspects. He may be called the greatest exponent of the
science of the wealth. With only four words "Blessed are ye poor!" he changed altogether the values
which man attached to human existence and human happiness and acquisition and possession of wealth.
Real bliss consisted, he taught, neither in riches nor in anything else which the world regarded as
prosperity or felicity, but in the joy and happiness derived from being at peace with one's fellowmen
through perfect love and fellowship and selfless service and sacrifice. The word "poor" on the lips of the
Master had a spiritual significance - the poor so far as they were poor in spirit, humble before God,
simple, God-fearing, teachable, faithful. It could surely not have been his intention to hold up destitution
and privation as a blessing in itself. That would have turned life into a terrible ordeal and it would have
been heartless to exhort the poor to believe that money was not necessary for one's sustenance or the joys
and blessings of life. Even things of the spirit cannot be had without money. Extreme poverty is as liable
to lead to the stagnation and impoverishment of the soul as excessive wealth. Not outward poverty but
inward spirit was what Jesus Christ desired and demanded. Every religion asks a man to regard his wealth
as a trust. Giving in charity for the relief of the poor and public welfare is not merely an act of
compassion, not merely d religious duty, but also an act of social justice. All the gospels of wealth are
based on the fundamental concept that none can claim an absolute or inherent right to property. Everyone
holds it in trust from God to promote the good of mankind. AU rights to private property are subject to
this primary obligation to God and man.

Questions
1. What, according to the author, is the meaning of "indifference"? "Is it applicable to all religions?
2. Which are some of the real goods of spiritual living? Is it easy to make the student?Realize this?
3. In what sense can it be said that Jesus Christ has dealt more comprehensively with the problem of
wealth? Did Mahatma Gandhi teach a similar doctrine?
4. What do you understand by the phrase: "poor in spirit”? In that case, would it be more perfect to give-
away all your belongings and property and live like a pauper?
5. Describe some of the drawbacks of poverty and show how money is absolutely necessary in life.

Q.4(a) Use ONLY FIVE of the following in sentences which illustrate their meaning: Extra attempt
shall not be considered. (05)
(i) At loggerheads (ii) Adam’s ale (iii) Hobson’s choice (iv) Go the whole hog (v) Drink like a fish(vi) A
cog in the machine (vii) In a jiffy(viii)Blow your own trumpet

(b) Use ONLY FIVE of the following Pairs of words in sentences which illustrate their meaning:
Extra attempt shall not be considered. (05)

(i) Later, Latter (ii) Assay, Essay (iii) Augur, Auger (iv) Hay, Hey (v) Desolate, Dissolute
(vi) Veracity, Voracity (vii) Absolute, Obsolete (viii) Accessary, Accessory
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Q.5 (a) Correct ONLY FIVE of the following: Extra attempt shall not be considered. (05)

(i) In the accident one of my arms was broken and my legs bruised.
(ii) Ten cattle’s were grazing in the field.
(iii) My tooth is paining very badly.
(iv) Ali eats like Salam does.
(v) He is my cousin brother.
(vi) He has disposed off his case.
(vii) He has entered in an agreement with me.

(b) Change the narration from direct to indirect or indirect to direct speech (05)

(i) “I couldn’t get into the house because I had lost my key, so I had to break a window”, hesaid.
(ii) “Would you like to see over the house or are you more interested in the garden”? She askedme.
(iii) “Please send whatever you can spare. All contributions will be acknowledged immediately”, said the
Secretary of the disastrous fund.
(iv) She asked if he’d like to go to the concert.
(v) I told her to stop making a fuss about nothing and said that she was lucky to have got a seatat all.
(vi) The teacher said, “You must not forget what I told you last lesson. I shall expect you to beable to
repeat it next lesson by heart.”
(vii) He asked me if he should leave it in the car.
(viii) He said, “May I open the window? It’s rather hot in here.”

Q.6(a) for each item write the word/set that completes the analogy (that has the same relationship
as the pair in question) (10)

1. Inarticulate: Verbal: : Contemporary : _________________

a. Delicate b. Philistine c. Prehistoric d. Mortal
2. Ludicrous:Satirical :: Delicious : _________________
a. Succulent b. Intriguing c. Obscure d. Grasping
3. Allay: _________________ : : Temporize : Stall
a. Manipulate b. Erode c. Calm d. Impede
4. Resole : Shoe : : ______________________
a. Refine:Chemical b.Restring: Guitar c.Repair: Damage d.Rerun:Television
5. Censure:Reprehensible: : ________________
a. Jewelry: Valuable b. Provide: Supportive c.Inquire: Informed d. Applause: Enthusiastic

Q. 7. Translate the following Urdu paragraph into English by keeping in view figurative/ idiomatic
expression (10)
‫مرد اور عورت ایک ہی معاشرے کا حصہ ہیں۔ بلکہ ان ہی سے ایک معاشرہ وجود میں آتا ہے۔ عورت اور مرد ایک گاڑی کے دو‬
‫پہیوں کی حیثیت رکھتے ہیں۔ جب تک اِن دونوں میں توازن نہ ہو گا کوئی بھی معاشرہ قابل قدر نہیں بن سکتا اور ان کی زندگی کی‬
‫گاڑی منزل تک نہیں پہنچ سکتی‬