FOURTEEN SIFT ANALYSIS

1. Articulation Sift:

2. Vocabulary Sift:

3. Derivation Sift:

4. Signal Sift:

5. Expression Sift

6. Allusion Sift:

7. Green Room Precis Sift:

8. Current Sift:

9. Interpretation Sift:

10. Questions sift:

11. Structure Sift: (Only for the previously or currently enrolled Panaceans)

12. Rejection Sift: (Only for the previously or currently enrolled Panaceans)

13. Rephrase Sift: (Only for the previously or currently enrolled Panaceans)

14. Reverse Correction Sift: (Only for the previously or currently enrolled Panaceans)

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PM’S HOLI MESSAGE
Dawn, March 16th, 2017
THEY were fine words, and delivered with conviction, even panache. Faith is indeed a personal
matter, as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif assured minority communities in his speech on Tuesday
at an event to mark the Hindu festival of Holi. No one can compel others to adopt a particular
religion, he said, and termed forced conversions “a criminal practice”. Stressing the fact that all
religions teach respect for humanity, he added that all Pakistanis, regardless of religious
affiliation, must have “equal access to progress and development”. This is not the first time the
prime minister has delivered a progressive and inclusive message, and it must be acknowledged
that by doing so, he is following through on his exhortation to the ulema a few days ago that
they should disseminate a message of peace, tolerance and sectarian harmony. Freedom of
religion is, after all, among the foundational elements of a civilized society, and also enshrined
in the Constitution as a fundamental right. However, when the articulation of such obvious
truths seems like a welcome breath of fresh air it denotes how far society has strayed from
these principles. That gulf cannot be bridged with words alone, and it is presumptuous to
assume that non-Muslims in Pakistan will be assuaged by them. The reality is that in these
times, religious sentiment can be whipped up into murderous frenzy against minority
communities on the basis of rumour alone. Consider Shantinagar, Godhra, Joseph Colony, to
name but a few — entire neighbourhoods ransacked and individuals lynched by mobs. Or take
the example of Sawan Masih, sentenced to death for committing the blasphemy that led to
the Joseph Colony riot while the 115 people charged with setting fire to over 100 houses
belonging to Christians in that locality were acquitted. One exception to this catalogue of
shameful impunity is the Kot Radha Kishan case in which perpetrators of faith-based violence
were actually convicted. Some efforts have indeed been made to address the minorities’ fears,
but they have not been unequivocal enough. In November last year, for instance, Sindh passed
a bill to criminalize forced conversions. But that laudable move has faltered in the face of
protests by some right-wing groups. The governor has yet to sign it into law and there has been
talk of the government reviewing the bill. When the issues that minorities face are of such
magnitude, gestures such as declaring a holiday on Diwali or Holi, while welcome, are scarcely
enough to make ‘inclusivity’ much more than a buzzword. Nevertheless, as the prime minister’s
words clearly suggest, there is a realization that protection of minority rights is not only
important for its own sake but is vital to the pushback against extremism. It provides the
starting point for the larger and very necessary conversation about respecting the religious
freedoms of all Pakistanis, Muslim and otherwise.

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1. Articulation Sift:
Prompt: Read the given lines aloud, and highlight the unfamiliar words and recite the words
again with correct pronunciation. Use internet as an aid.
For example: The apparent pronunciation of “Rendezvous” is (ren-diz-vus), but the
actual pronunciation is (ron-dei-voo). The apparent sound of “Shepherd” is (shay-ferd),
but the actual pronunciation is (shay-perd)
Response:
1. Particular: Parti-ku-lar (pti-kew-lar)
2. Presumptuous: Pre-sum-shus (Pre-zum-chu-us)
3. Necessary: ne-sess-ri (nesay, seri)
4. Religious: ri-li-gi-ous (rili-jus)

2. Vocabulary Sift:
Prompt: Read the assigned lines and write down 5 words with synonyms, antonyms and
Urdu meanings of each word. Write down a sentence using the selected word. Choose
the words observing the following parameters.
1. Shape: Word is a picture. Choose a word whose shape is appealing.
For Example: Apt, Serendipity, Bamboozle, Tarry
2. Sound: Every word is a combination of sounds. Choose a word whose sound is
attractive.
For example: Chirr, Riv, Penchant
3. Word Bank: Select those words whose shape or sound is familiar to the words you
already know.
For Example: enshrine, inter, vulture, inroad
4. Synonym/antonym: Chose those words whose synonyms of antonyms you already
know.
For Example: (Remedy, malady), (confidence, diffidence) (Delegate, Relegate)
Response:
No. Parameter Word Urdu Synonym Antonym
1. Shape Buzzword ‫کے‬ ‫تسلی‬ Mediaspeak Standard language
‫ رمزیہ الفاظ‬Policyspeak
‫الفاظ‬
Use: Only buzzwords cannot solve the problems of the poor.
2. Sound Panache ‫ نمود و نُمائش‬Style Spiritlessness
‫ اتراہٹ‬Elegance Dullness
Use: The panache of his living style refers to his inherited wealth.
3. Word Bank Enshrined ‫ محفوظ کرنا‬Preserved protected Unpreserved
(shrine) Cherished Disrespected
Use: The happy moments of my childhood are still enshrined in my mind.
4. Synonym Exhortation ‫ حوصلہ افزائی‬Motivation Demotivation

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 Antonym ‫ کرنا‬Recommendation Discouragement
(Demotivati Urge
on)
Use: The exhortation of his parents fall flat on this lazy boy.
5. Word Bank Inclusive ‫ مشتمل‬Comprehensive Narrow
(include) ‫ ہمہ گیر‬Complete Incomplete

Use: The government spread inclusive messages about SOPs after lockdown.

3. Derivation Sift:
Prompt:
Read the assigned lines, find derivatives of any three words and make sentences. This
practice develops expression.
For example: (welcome, welcoming, welcomely, welcomeness)
 Sentence: The Prime Minister of Pakistan witnessed welcomeness in the eyes of
Chinese P.M.
Response:
1. Criminalize: criminalized, criminal, criminality, criminology, crime
 Sentence: If you criminalize small mistakes of the children, they become either
shameless or shy.
2. Fact: factual, factuality, factualize, factually
 Sentence: Would that Indian Media Factualized happenings.
3. Government: govern, governs, governed, governance, governmental, governmentalize
 Sentence: When emotions govern mind, biasness defeats wisdom.

4. Signal Sift:
Prompt:
Pick two sentences and guess the meanings of the words, phrases or sentences through
signals. Don’t consult the dictionary.
Furtherance signals:
and, then, also, too, as well, as well as, not only – but also, besides, equally
important, further, furthermore, next, lastly, what's more, moreover, in addition,
first, second, third, in like manner, coupled with, in the same fashion / way, in the
light of, not to mention, by the same token, again, identically, together with, of
course, likewise, correspondingly, similarly
Contrast signals:
but, yet, in spite of, despite, actually, in fact, however, nevertheless, although,
though, even though, on the contrary, by comparison, where, up against, balanced
against, conversely, meanwhile, after all, in contrast, whereas, on the other hand, on
the contrary, be that as it may, unlike, while, conversely, otherwise, rather,
regardless, instead
Causation signals:
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 because, since, for, that, a thus, then, accordingly, consequently, therefore, hence,
henceforth, forthwith, thereupon, as a result, under those circumstances, in that
case, for this reason, consequently, accordingly

For Example:
1. Zia works hard and his boss likes his strenuousness.
 Strenuousness – hardwork
2. Amjad is a masochist, but Zia never tortures himself.
 Masochist – A person who tortures himself.
3. The rich man was so profligate, so he wasted his riches and became a pauper.
 Profligate – a person who spends money carelessly
 Pauper – poor

Response:
4. The prime minister has delivered a progressive and inclusive message.
 Inclusive – growing, developing
5. Some efforts have indeed been made to address the minorities’ fears, but they have
not been unequivocal enough.
 But gives contrast, so the concept after but seems to be like “the minority
rights have not been addressed and the efforts have not been fruitful.”

5. Expression Sift
Prompt:
Find at least two expressions; phrases, clauses or sentences and write down in your
assignment.
Response:
1. like a welcome breath of fresh air
2. Religious sentiment can be whipped up into murderous frenzy against minority
communities.
6. Allusion Sift:
Prompt: Write down the detail of at least two allusions given paragraph/s.
Note: The Allusions should involve:
1. Education
2. Success/ Failure
3. Women/Gender
4. Tolerance
5. Economy of Pakistan
6. CPEC
7. Terrorism
8. Horrors of War
9. Good Governance
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10. Democracy
11. Global Warming
12. Corruption
13. Media
14. Kashmir Issue
15. Water Crisis
16. Extremism
17. Artificial Intelligence
18. Modernization
19. Pakistan’s Foreign Policy
20. UNO and Peace Keeping
21. Corona Virus
22. Digitalization
23. Happiness/Sadness/development
24. Brexit
25. Any Constructive Work Pakistan
26. Any Problem in Pakistan
27. Corruption

Response:

Shantinagar
Shanti Nagar is one of the neighbourhoods of Gulshan Town in Karachi, Sindh,
Pakistan. Shanti Nagar has Hindu and Christian population. The neighbourhood
comprises 12 localities with a population of over 100,000 people.

Sawan Masih, sentenced to death for committing the blasphemy

Sawan Masih was convicted of using derogatory remarks against the Prophet
Mohammed in a row with a Muslim friend. Hundreds of Muslims attacked the
city's Christian Joseph colony, torching homes, when the allegations surfaced.
Sawan Masih argues the real reason for the blasphemy allegation was a property
dispute between him and his friend.

Holi is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun.

in India and Nepal, also known as the "festival of colours" or the "festival of
love". The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end
of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and
forgive, and repair broken relationships. It is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for
a good harvest.

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7. Green Room Precis Sift:

Prompt:
Count the total number of sentences. Count words of ANY ONE line. Multiply both the
results. Suppose there are 10 lines in the given paragraph/s, and suppose there are 6
words in one line. 10×6=60 words. Make one third which is 20. Now skip unnecessary
lines, phrases or words. Choose the rest, and write a paragraph. Use the transitional
devices, add or change some words, if necessary, for coherence.
 Lines: 21
 Words in one line: 15
 21×15= almost 315
 315÷3=105
1. Remove Introduction
2. Remove Exemplification
3. Remove Repetition
4. Remove Explanation
5. Remove beautification
Target Paragraph:
THEY were fine words, and delivered with conviction, even panache. Faith is indeed a personal
matter, as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif assured minority communities in his speech on Tuesday
at an event to mark the Hindu festival of Holi. No one can compel others to adopt a particular
religion, he said, and termed forced conversions “a criminal practice”. Stressing the fact that all
religions teach respect for humanity, he added that all Pakistanis, regardless of religious
affiliation, must have “equal access to progress and development”. This is not the first time the
prime minister has delivered a progressive and inclusive message, and it must be acknowledged
that by doing so, he is following through on his exhortation to the ulema a few days ago that
they should disseminate a message of peace, tolerance and sectarian harmony. Freedom of
religion is, after all, among the foundational elements of a civilized society, and also enshrined
in the Constitution as a fundamental right. However, when the articulation of such obvious
truths seems like a welcome breath of fresh air it denotes how far society has strayed from
these principles. That gulf cannot be bridged with words alone, and it is presumptuous to
assume that non-Muslims in Pakistan will be assuaged by them. The reality is that in these
times, religious sentiment can be whipped up into murderous frenzy against minority
communities on the basis of rumour alone. Consider Shantinagar, Godhra, Joseph Colony, to
name but a few — entire neighbourhoods ransacked and individuals lynched by mobs. Or take
the example of Sawan Masih, sentenced to death for committing the blasphemy that led to
the Joseph Colony riot while the 115 people charged with setting fire to over 100 houses
belonging to Christians in that locality were acquitted. One exception to this catalogue of
shameful impunity is the Kot Radha Kishan case in which perpetrators of faith-based violence
were actually convicted. Some efforts have indeed been made to address the minorities’ fears,
but they have not been unequivocal enough. In November last year, for instance, Sindh passed
a bill to criminalize forced conversions. But that laudable move has faltered in the face of
protests by some right-wing groups. The governor has yet to sign it into law and there has been
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talk of the government reviewing the bill. When the issues that minorities face are of such
magnitude, gestures such as declaring a holiday on Diwali or Holi, while welcome, are scarcely
enough to make ‘inclusivity’ much more than a buzzword. Nevertheless, as the prime minister’s
words clearly suggest, there is a realization that protection of minority rights is not only
important for its own sake but is vital to the pushback against extremism. It provides the
starting point for the larger and very necessary conversation about respecting the religious
freedoms of all Pakistanis, Muslim and otherwise.

Response:
“Faith is a personal matter,” Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif assured minority communities in his
speech on Tuesday at the festival of Holi. “No one can compel others to adopt a particular
religion, he added that all Pakistanis must have “equal access to progress and development”.
Freedom of religion is among the foundational elements of a civilized society, and also
enshrined in the Constitution as a fundamental right. The reality is that in these times, religious
sentiment can be whipped up into murderous frenzy against minority communities on the basis
of rumour alone. Shantinagar, Godhra, Joseph Colony and kot Radha kishan are appalling
examples. When the issues that minorities face are of such magnitude, gestures such as
declaring a holiday on Diwali or Holi, are buzzwords. Nevertheless, as the prime minister’s
words suggest that protecting the minority rights and respecting the religious freedoms of all
Pakistanis are important. (Words: 120 almost)

8. Current Sift:
Prompt: Explore the minor and major currents/themes of your precis. Write down miner
themes separately, and make one major theme, which will be the title of your precis.
Response:
1. Minor currents: No compulsion to adopt a particular religion
Equal rights for progress
Incidents of Shantinagar, kot Radha kishan
Religious freedom
Protection of minority rights
2. Major currents Religious Freedom and equal rights for all
3. Title Religious Freedom and equal rights for all

9. Interpretation Sift:

1. Objects
2. Happenings
3. Criticism – COMMENTS (logical)

Prompt: Choose any two sentences from different parts of the paragraphs and interpret.
For Example:

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i. Target: Once upon a time, there lived a cloth merchant in a village with his
wife and two children. He had a hen. It was not an ordinary hen. It laid a
golden egg every day.
ii. Interpretation: This is a story about a well-to-do rustic family. The family was
small. They all might be healthy as they lived in natural locale. They had a
magical hen.
iii. Question: If the cloth merchant did not kill the hen, what would be his
financial condition after a couple of year?
1) It can be alluded that 9) It can be deduced that
2) The words suggest that 10) It can be gathered that
3) One can opine that 11) One can surmise that
4) The words manifest that 12) One can collect that
5) The situation indicates that 13) It can be connoted that
6) This reveals that 14) The statement insinuates
7) This statement implies that that
8) It can be inferred that 15) It can be entailed that

Response:
Target Line: In November last year, for instance, Sindh passed a bill to criminalise forced
conversions.
Interpretation sift:
1. To pass a bill to criminalize forced conversions is a step towards democratic
development.
2. It also suggests that oppression should count its days now.
3. This attempt connotes that law makers of Sindh are sensible and responsible.
4. Such a bill might announce freedom to almost every citizen.
5. Moreover, such a bill indicates that law making machinery is not dormant.

10. Questions sift:

Prompt:
In CSS paper, four questions are given at the end of the paragraph, and aspirants are
asked to write the answers. Now, your task is different. Read the given paragraph and
make four questions. The nature of your questions is given bellow.
1) Interpretation (reader’s response, latent dimensions)
iv. Target: Once upon a time, there lived a cloth merchant in a village with
his wife and two children. He had a hen. It was not an ordinary hen. It laid
a golden egg every day.

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v. Interpretation: This is a story of a well-to-do rustic family. The family was

small. They all might be healthy as they lived in natural locale. They had a
magical hen.
vi. Question: If the cloth merchant did not kill the hen, what would be his
financial condition after a couple of year?
vii. Answer: The cloth merchant would be very rich if he did not kill the hen
as one golden egg a day means a lot of wealth.
2) Inference (indirect meaning - person):
viii. Target: The hall was full of people. Few of them were on beds but most
were lying on the floor. Some of them were crying with pain. Almost all
were unattended. The nurses were watching TV.
ix. Question: What do you infer where the observer was?
x. Answer: The observer was in the hospital.
3) Implication (indirect meaning - text):
xi. Target: All were making requests to forgive Amjad, but Javed was not
paying heed. Both were long-standing friends. Amjad used to lend Javed
a helping hand, but the former (Amjad) was busy this time and couldn’t
come to assist the latter (Javed).
xii. Question: What does the text imply about Javed’s behaviour?
Answer: Javed seems to be a stubborn and unforgiving fellow. He does
not care about his old relations. He may be a utilitarian.
Note: Target Paragraph: Given Above
Response:
Q 1: How does the prime minister feel for minorities?
Q 2: How can Ulema contribute to national unity?
Q 3: How does religious intolerance spoil a nation?
Q 4: What is the writer’s response to the Prime Minister’s Holi message?

11. Rejection Sift: Only for the previously or currently enrolled Panaceans
Prompt:
Choose two sentences and reject the concept/s by making arguments.
Response:
Target Line: Faith is indeed a personal matter.
Rejection Sift: Faith is not a personal matter. It is a communal attribute. Faith
disciplines magnitudes and fetches a sense of togetherness. Great nations got
together under the umbrella of their particular faith and did wonders.

12. Rephrase Sift: Only for the previously or currently enrolled Panaceans
Prompt:
Choose any two sentences and rephrase. Every sentence contains at least one concept.
Focus on the concept/s and rewrite the sentence. The following methods can be used
for rephrasing.

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1. Change structure
2. Change narration
3. Change voice
4. Change words
5. Break down the sentence
6. Add or change punctuation
7. Add or remove words
Note: Grab the concept and write into your own words.

Response:
Target Lines: The prime minister’s words clearly suggest, there is a realization that
protection of minority rights is not only important for its own sake but is vital to the
pushback against extremism. (33 Words)

Rephrase: The prime minister says openly that the rights of minority should be
ensured. All should consider that this act can be beneficial for everyone. This measure
will decrease extremism which is prevalent everywhere. (33)

13. Reverse Correction Sift: Only for the previously or currently enrolled Panaceans
Prompt:
Chose any five correct sentences and add mistakes. Write the incorrect sentence first.
Then the correct sentence from the original text, and afterword, write down the reason.
Response:

1. No one can compelled others to adopt a particular religion. (incorrect)

No one can compel others to adopt a particular religion. (correct)
Reason: First form of the verb is used after modal verbs

2. Nevertheless, as the prime minister’s words clearly suggest, there is a realization that
protection of minority rights is not only important for its own sake but is vital to the
pushback against extremism. (Incorrect)
Nevertheless, as the prime minister’s words clearly suggest, there is a realization that
protection of minority rights is not only important for its own sake but also vital to the
pushback against extremism. (correct)
Reason: Correlative Conjunctions have combinations (not only – but also)

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14. Structure Sift: (Only for the previously or currently enrolled Panaceans)
Prompt:
Select any 5 sentences and classify:
Response:
1. However, when the articulation of such obvious truths seems like a welcome breath
of fresh air, it denotes how far society has strayed from these principles.
1. Clauses 2
2. Independent clause it denotes how far society has strayed from these principles
3. Dependent clause when the articulation of such obvious truths seems like a
welcome breath of fresh air,
4. Phrases like a welcome breath of fresh air
from these principles
5. Sentence Complex
6. Transitive Verbs denotes
7. Intransitive verbs seems
8. Linking verbs No
9. Conjunctions When
10. Clause introducers However,
11. CAS No
12. CAO how far society has strayed from these principles

Response:
2. In November last year, for instance, Sindh passed a bill to criminalize forced
conversions.
1. Clauses 1
2. Independent clause Sindh passed a bill to criminalize forced conversions.

3. Dependent clause No
4. Phrases In November last year
5. Sentence Simple
6. Non-essential , for instance,
7. Transitive Verbs passed
8. Intransitive verbs No
9. Linking verbs No
10. Conjunctions No
11. Clause introducers No

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12. CAS No
13. CAO No

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