ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of English)

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Course: Compulsory English-I (9407) Semester: Autumn, 2023
Level: BS
Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, BEd,
MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the
questions.
3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide
or allied material.
4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.
5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.
8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned
copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The
size of the file should not exceed 5MP.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks (BS/AD):50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1–4)

Q.1 Suppose you are planning a trip to Northern areas of Pakistan and consult a travel
and tourism company in this regard. What ten question you will ask to seek
relevant information to plan a wonderful trip which is both convenient as well as
cost effective? (10)

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Q.2 Write down a brief and concise paragraph based on the personality description of
your favourite teacher. You may include the details about his/ her appearance,
personality traits and habits, etc. (10)
Q.3 Write question tags for the following sentences. Notice carefully whether the
statement is positive or negative in each case. (10)
I. She contacted me yesterday..............................................................................?
II. They are shouldering their responsibilities honestly........................................?
III. You will receive the parcel next week.............................................................?
IV. She must adhere to the societal norms, ...........................................................?
V. Actions speak louder than words......................................................................?
VI. We shall follow the code of conduct,...............................................................?
VII. They were accused of negligence,....................................................................?
VIII. You are striving hard to be successful..............................................................?
IX. He is a very skillful driver... ............................................................................?
X. She is capable of handling any situation skillfully...........................................?

Q.4 Write an informal letter to one of your cousins and congratulate her/him on
achieving top position in the FPSC examination. Also advise to shoulder his/ her
responsibilities with an utmost sense of dedication and commitment. (20)

Q.5 The following instances contain some highlighted words, guess the meaning of
these words and use them into sentences of your own. (10)
I. The teacher will not take away your candy, as long as you are considerate
and consume it in a discreet manner.
II. Since our team will not make the playoffs this year, the results of the
remaining games are pretty much inconsequential.
III. This political landscape is full of dangers so a good politician must exercise
prudence in their policymaking
IV. The teacher was afraid to take the boisterous students into the library She
knew that the gymnasium was a setting that would better match their moods
V. She hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer.

Q.6 Express your agreement as well as disagreement with the following issues. Choose
a different expression each time. (10)

I. Pakistan and India can mutually collaborate with each other to promote peace.
II. Inflation is the root cause of economic instability.
III. Physical education should be introduced at the grass root level
IV. Child abusers should be publically hanged.
V. Women should be provided ample opportunities to earn their livelihood

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Q.7 Look at the front cover given below and make ten predictions about the contents of
the book. (10)

Q.8 Suppose one of your cousins is employed in a foreign country. Write a letter of
advice so that he may strive hard to promote and strengthen positive image of
Pakistan. (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks (BS/AD):50

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5–9)
Q.1 Focus on the current economical state of affairs of our country and give five
examples depicting each of the following functions. Use appropriate expressions
each time. (10)
I. Certainty

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 II. Uncertainty
Q.2 Write a dialogue between two police officers on the issue of increasing crime rate in
the country and discuss some suitable measures to improve the situation (20)

Q.3 Given below is a job advertisement. Suppose you intend to apply for the said post
how would you write a job application? What details you would like to add to
make yourself to be the most suitable candidate for the post? (20)

Q.4. What are the techniques of notes taking? Elaborate any five of them. (10)

Q.5 What are conjunctions? Differentiate between coordinating and subordinating

conjunctions with suitable examples. (10)
Q.6 Write a descriptive paragraph based on a birthday party you have recently attended. Write a
catchy topic sentence, add relevant supporting details and end it conclusively. (10)
Q.7 Write a detailed narrative essay of about 300-350 words on the following topic. (20)

An Unforgettable Incident of My Childhood