Course: Compulsory English-I (9407)

Semester: Autumn, 2021

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1-4)

Q.1 Suppose you are hosting a famous TV talk show and you are required to interview a highly
popular Pakistani female politician. Write at least ten questions which you will ask her to
know about her incredible journey in the field of politics.

Answer:

1. Where does she want to see her constituency in terms of development in 5 years once she is
elected?
2. If given a chance to amend the constitution without interference, what would she change?
3. If given a chance to be CM of her state what necessary actions and plans she will implement??
4. How necessary are community development and education?
5. Who is an important vote or voter and why?
6. What is the beauty of being a leader in Pakistani? What kind of leaders does Pakistani deserve??
7. How confident is she about winning this election?
8. How does she plan on tackling issues such as unemployment, healthcare and education?
9. What is her idea of the political scenario in Pakistani?
10. Why is she campaigning for this “PTI” agenda? Why does she think this is important?

Q.2 Observe your father’s daily activities closely for a few days and then write a brief and concise
paragraph about his daily routine. You are required to use at least
ten sequence markers appropriately to create a both cohesive and coherent paragraph.

Answer:

My father wakes up early by 5; 00 am in the morning to prepare for his office. He will first commit the
day to God's hand by doing morning devotion prayer with the family. Then fresh up taking his breakfast,
after taken his meal will dress up and kits nicely to his office. Give warm kiss to my mother and went out
to start his car then drove out.

He comes back home by 6 pm every day he does not exceed that period, after that he will take his bath,
watch TV, hear News. In the evening he goes out for a walk to the nearby park. Sometimes he goes to
meet his friends in the evening, then take is dinner and enter into his room for the next morning.
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Q.3 Write question tags for the following sentences. Notice carefully whether the statement is positive
or negative in each case.

I. It is raining cats and dogs, is it not?

ii. She does not take interest in Mathematics, does she?
iii. You were ignorant of classical literature, weren’t you?
iv. She may attend a training session next week, mightn’t she?
v. The rate of illiteracy increases day by day, doesn’t it?
vi. I was a friendly person, but circumstances changed me, wasn’t I?
vii. We should follow the traffic rules, shouldn’t we?
viii. They would strive hard to be successful, wouldn’t they?
ix. He is good at swimming, isn’t he?
x. She could handle any situation skillfully, couldn’t she?

Q.4 Write an informal letter to one of your cousins and congratulate her / him on successfully
contesting national assembly elections as an independent candidate. Also suggest her/ him which political
party he/she may join to serve the country and the nation in the best possible ways. Give logical
arguments to convince your cousin.

Answer:
House No. 55B Model Town
Dera Ghazi Khan,
23 January, 2022.
My Dear Cousin,

Subject: I congratulate my cousin on successfully contesting national assembly elections as an independent

candidate.

I hope, this finds you in nice health. How pleased I am to hear the happy news of your brilliant success in the
national assembly electrons as an in dependent candidate. Please accept my heartily congratulations. My parents
are also pleased to hear the news. Please convey your congratulations to your parents.

Your success is indeed very creditable but it is not unexpected. Your regular, hear and complaining work has
received it ward and you have brought credit to you and your supporters and family.

Keep it up!

You will be of great asset to your family and more over to this nation. I wish for you elect as an independent
candidate in Pakistan. Administrative service, most of them is desk jobs with authority, where are you sit in office,
lead different projects do correspondence with other depts. And execute state affairs. Congratulating you again.
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Yours Sincerely,

Ayesha Aman.

Q.5 The following instances contain some highlighted words, guess the meaning of these
words and use them into sentences of your own.
i. It had been raining hard through the night so the ground was saturated.
ii. Some people think that my little brother is annoying because he asks so many questions, but
I think that he just has an inquisitive nature.
iii. It is hard to catch a football that has been fumbled because the oblong shape of the ball makes
it difficult to predict where it will bounce.
iv. "I wish I had brought my spectacles," the old librarian remarked as she squinted and strained
to read the text.
v. After being bitten by snake, the small boy writhed in pain on the ground.

Answer:

1. Saturated: (Wet); When clouds become saturated to the point that they can hold no more
water, it begins to rain
2. Inquisitive: (Curious); They were healthy inquisitive toddlers
3. Oblong: (Oval, Egg Shaped); They bore the oblong hardwood box into the kitchen and put it on
the table
4. Spectacles: (Glasses); He felt the tears trickle under his spectacles and hoped they would
not be noticed
5. Writhed: (Moved Painfully); The man writhed in pain, yet his hold on her did not lessen.

Q.6 Express your agreement as well as disagreement with the following issues. Choose a
different expression each time.
i. Economic instability in Pakistan will be tackled efficiently this year.
ii. The greatest obstacle to literacy is overpopulation.
iii. Arabic language should be introduced at the grass root level.
iv. Privatization is a solution of many economic issues.
v. Girls perform better than boys in the field of social sciences.

Answer:
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Expressing agreement and disagreement:

Agreement: Yes, I agree with you, present economic signs are quite positive.
Disagreement: No, I am sorry I don’t agree as it is likely to worsen the situation.

Agreement: Yes, I agree with you up to a point.

Disagreement: No, I don’t share your opinion, with good planning literacy rate can be increased.

Agreement: Yes, I think you are right.

Disagreement: No, I can’t agree with you children at primary level will find it quite difficult.

Agreement: Yes, I agree with you up to a point.

Disagreement: I don’t agree at all, it may create economic crises.

Agreement: Yes, I do agree, girls perform more devotedly than boys.

Disagreement: I’m afraid, I don’t think so. Talented boys also perform well in every filed.

Q.7 Look at the front and back cover given below and make ten predictions about the
contents of the book.

Answer:

Contents of the Book:

1. This book “Become a better you” may convey the message of inspiration and wisdom.
2. The book may carry the message of hope for the hopeless people.
3. The book may offer some simple steps to help the readers discover better things.
4. The book may speak directly to the concerns of the reader.
5. The book may encourage and inspire people to reach their God given potential.
6. They may teach us how important the life is.
7. The book may be a source of inspiration for our every-day life.
8. The book may prove to be a motivating guide to the young people.
9. The book may help you to uncover your God-given strengths.
10. The book may guide you to live with more Joy, hope and peace.

Q.8 Suppose your cousin has won scholarship from Higher Education Commission of
Pakistan and has started getting education in a Western country. Write a letter and give
him/her advice to utilize this opportunity in the best possible ways.
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Answer:

Letter to Cousin:
My dear Cousin,

Sana,

It has been since many days since I wrote a letter to you. How are your studies going on and how are you
felling there?

I have an advice for you, to make a positive impression of your country as they are the one who is
supporting you by giving a scholarship. This is a great opportunity to try new things and meet new people.
Pakistan is the most misunderstood country in the World. Under the prevailing situation, it is very
essential for Pakistanis living abroad to make utmost efforts to create a better understating. For this
purpose, you should behave well and sow good citizenship. You should always talk about the positive
things about your country and also show your talent for making your countries name high.

Your loving Cousin,

Ayesha Aman.