Synonyms

1. BANAL (A) philosophical (B) trite (C) dramatic (0) heedless (E) discussed
2. BERATE (A) grant (B) praise (C) refer (D) purchase (E) deny
3. BOISTEROUS (A) conflicting (B) noisy (C) testimonial (D) grateful (E) adolescent
4. BOMBASTIC (A) sensitive (B) pompous (C) rapid (D) sufficient (E) expensive’
5. BRAZEN (A) shameless (B) quick (C) modest (D) pleasant (E) melodramatic
6. CACOPHONY (A) discord (B) dance (C) applause (D) type of telephone (E) rooster
7. CHIDE (A) unite (B) fear (C) record (D) skid (E) scold
8. CIRCUITOUS (A) indirect (B) complete (C) obvious (0) aware (E) tortured
9. CLANDESTINE (A) abortive (B) secret(C) tangible (D) doomed (F) approved
10. COERCE (A) recover (B) begin (C) force (D) license (E) ignore

Antonyms

1. BENIGN (A) tenfold (B) peaceful (C) blessed (D) wavering (E) malignant
2. CAPACIOUS (A) warlike (B) cordial (C) curious (D) not spacious (E) not capable
3. CAPRICIOUS (A) satisfied (B) insured (C) photographic (D) scattered (E) steadfast
4. CENSURE (A) process (B) enclose (C) interest (D) praise (E) penetrate
5. CYNICAL (A) trusting (B) effortless (C) conclusive(D) gallant (E) vertical
6. CRUX (A) affliction (B) spark (C) events (D) trivial point (E) belief
7. CELIBATE (A) investing (B) married (C) retired (0) commodious (E) dubious
8. CESSATION (A) premium (B) gravity (C) beginning (D) composition (E) apathy
9. BLITHE (A) spiritual (B) profuse (C) cheerless (0) hybrid (E) comfortable
10. BIGOTRY (A) arrogance (B) approval (C) mourning (ID) promptness (E) tolerance
Q.1 Do the precis of the following passage and give a title.(20)

It was not from want of perceiving the beauty of external nature but from the different way of
perceiving it, that the early Greeks did not turn their genius to portray, either in colour or in
poetry, the outlines, the hues, and contrasts of all fair valley, and hold cliffs, and golden moons,
and rosy lawns which their beautiful country affords in lavish abundance.

Primitive people never so far as I know, enjoy when is called the picturesque in nature, wild
forests, beetling cliffs, reaches of Alpine snow are with them great hindrances to human
intercourse, and difficulties in the way of agriculture. They are furthermore the homes of the
enemies of mankind, of the eagle, the wolf, or the tiger, and are most dangerous in times of
earthquake or tempest. Hence the grand and striking features of nature are at first looked upon
with fear and dislike.

I do not suppose that Greeks different in the respect from other people, except that the frequent
occurrence of mountains and forests made agriculture peculiarly difficult and intercourse scanty,
thus increasing their dislike for the apparently reckless waste in nature. We have even in Homer
a similar feeling as regards the sea, --- the sea that proved the source of all their wealth and the
condition of most of their greatness. Before they had learned all this, they called it “the
unvintagable sea” and looked upon its shore as merely so much waste land. We can, therefore,
easily understand, how in the first beginning of Greek art, the representation of wild landscape
would find no place, whereas, fruitful fields did not suggest themselves as more than the
ordinary background. Art in those days was struggling with material nature to which it felt a
certain antagonism.

There was nothing in the social circumstances of the Greeks to produce any revolution in this
attitude during their greatest days. The Greek republics were small towns where the pressure of
the city life was not felt. But as soon as the days of the Greeks republics were over, the men
began to congregate for imperial purposes into Antioch, or Alexandria, or lastly into Rome, than
we seek the effect of noise and dust and smoke and turmoil breaking out into the natural longing
for rural rest and retirement so that from Alexander’s day …… We find all kinds of authors ---
epic poets, lyricist, novelists and preachers --- agreeing in the precise of nature, its rich colours,
and its varied sounds. Mohaffy: Rambles in Greece
Q.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer all the questions given at the end.

There is indeed, something inexpressibly pleasing in the annual renovation of the world and the new
display of the treasures of nature. The darkness and cold of winter with the naked deformity of every
object, on which we turn our eyes, make us rejoice at the succeeding season, as well for what we have
escaped, as for what we may enjoy. Every budding Flower, which a warm situation brings early to our
view, is considered by us a messenger to notify the approach of more joyous days.
The spring affords to a mind free from the disturbance of cares or passions almost everything that our
present state makes us capable of enjoying. The Variegated verdure of the fields and woods, the
succession of grateful odors, the voice of pleasure pouring out its notes on every side, with the gladness
apparently conceived by every animal from the growth of his food and the clemency of the weather,
throw over the whole earth an air of gaiety, significantly expressed by Smile of nature.
(Samuel Johnson)

(a) Give meanings of the underlined expressions in the passage in your own words. (10)
(b) Say how an early budding flower becomes a messenger of happy days? (3)
(c) Who, according to the writer can make the best of the spring season? (3)
(d) Why are all animals glad at the approach of spring? (3)
(e) Suggest a title for the passage. (I)
Q.3 Translate the following passage in English (10)

‫الہور شہر سیاست یہ نہی ثقافت کا بیھ قدیم مرکز ےہ۔ مغلوں یک ثقافت ن عروج کا‬
‫زمانہ اس شہر می دیکھا۔ سکھ ثقافت کا بیھ ییہ مرکز تھا۔ علم و ادب یک ثقافت بیھ‬
‫آئ۔ اہل تصوف کا بیھ ییہ مرکز تھا۔ تصوف یک مشہور کتاب‬‫ایس شہر ےک حصہ می ی‬
‫کشف المجوب ےک مصنف حضت عیل ہجویری المشہور حضت داتا گنج بخش بیھ ایس‬
‫شہر می مدفون ہی۔ انگریزوں ےک دور می بیھ الہور کا فیشن پورے ہندوستان می رائج‬
‫ہوتا تھا۔ قیام پاکستان ےک بعد بیھ اس شہر یک اہمیت کم نہی ی‬
‫ہوئ۔‬
Rewrite the following dialogue, written in direct speech, in a paragraph form. (10)

Jack: Hello, Swarup! Swatting away as usual. Come out, man; shut up your old books, and come and

have a game of tennis.

Swarup: I am sorry I cannot do that, Jack. The examination is drawing near, and I want every hour I can
get for study.

Jack: Oh! Hang all examinations! I do not worry about mine. What is the use of them, anyway?

Swarup: Well, you can’t get a degree if you don’t pass the examination; and I have set my heart on being
a graduate.

Jack: And pray what good will graduation do you? You may get a clerkship in a government office; but
that’s all, and there are hundreds of fellows who have got their degrees, and are no nearer getting jobs
of any sort.

Swarup: That may be so; but I am not studying so much to pass my examination and obtain my degree,
as to store my mind with knowledge and develop my intellectual faculties.

Q.4 Use ONLY FIVE of the following in sentences that illustrate their meaning. (5)

I. An Axe to Grind
II. Burn the candle at both ends
III. The Writing on the Wall
IV. In the doldrums
V. Flash in the pan
VI. To put the cart before horse
VII. By and by
VIII. A bird's eye-view

Q.5 Explain the meaning the following word pairs (ANY FIVE) by using them in your own sentences that
explains their meaning. (5)

I. Restive, Restless
II. Compliment, Complement
III. State, Government
 IV. Altar, Alter
V. Yoke, Yolk
VI. Antic, Antique
VII. Canvas, Canvass
VIII. Rout, Route

Q.6 Punctuate the following text, where necessary.

1. The paper was clear pertinent and well written

2. Harry and Donnas honeymoon was just as frantic as their wedding

3. She won the race easily in fact she set a state record

4. I am recalling his story I believe as accurately as I can

5. The last year of the twentieth century is 2000 not 99

6. I expected a package this morning however I waited all day for it to arrive

7. Rainy days arent all that bad they provide the water crucial for all life

8. She witnessed a crime on her street she promptly locked her doors

9. We traveled to Rome Italy Athens Greece and Paris France

10. Shakespeare said it best Alls well that ends well

Q.7 Correct ANY FIVE of the following sentences (5)

I. I shall not come here unless you will not call me.
II. Smoking is injurious for health.
III. The black vermin is an odious creature.
IV. He is one of those who always succeed.
V. Until you remain idle you will make no progress.
VI. St Peter’s at Rome is the largest of all other churches.
VII. Shall you not take my word in this matter?
VIII. Nothing but novels please him.