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Solution of English Précis and Composition Paper CSS Special: 2023

Answer of Question # 1

(A) Choose the word that is the most similar in meaning to the capitalized word in each part.

1. OMNISCIENT

(A) Unconscious (B) Supernatural (C) Inadvertent (D) All-knowing

2. RESUSCITATE

(A) Re-emphasize (B) Revive (C) Rehabilitate (D) Complicate

3. AMBIVALENCE

(A) Inconclusiveness (B) Antagonism (C) Stupidity (D) Arrogance

4. RHETORIC

(A) Abundance (B) Renunciation (C) Oratory (D) Rhythm

5. EXONERATE

(A) Absolve (B) Analyze (C) Authenticate (D) Alleviate

6. INERT

(A) Introvert (B) Inadequate (C) Defamatory (D) Passive

7. PRECIPITATION

(A) Prediction (B) Probability (C) Rain (D) Promulgation

8. ENTREPRENEUR

(A) Interpreter (B) Counterpart (C) Efficient (D) Businessman

9. LUCRATIVE

(A) Fortunate (B) Profitable (C) Laborious (D) Recreational

10. CYNOSURE

(A) Focus (B) Cypher (C) Cynic (D) Reluctant

(B) Choose the word that is nearly the most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word in each part.
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11. INNOCUOUS

(A) Unconvincing (B) Identical (C) Harmful (D) Inevitable

12. MISANTHROPIST

(A) Humanist (B) Sadistic (C) Genius (D) Capitalist

13. PRAGMATISM

(A) Pessimism (B) Idealism (C) Valour (D) Skepticism

14. PIVOTAL

(A) Auxiliary (B) Paternal (C) Futuristic (D) Centrifugal

15. COMMEMORATE

(A) Overlook (B) Command (C) Counter (D) Narrate

16. HUNLANE

(A) Sober (B) Cruel (C) Harmonious (D) Divine

17. CLANDESTLNE

(A) Spontaneous (B) Open (C) Unresolved (D) Inadvertent

18. COMMUNISM

(A) Socialism (B) Imperialism (C) Colonialism (D) Capitalism

19. FICTICIOUS

(A) Realistic (B) Factual (C) Functional (D) Futuristic

20. REVERE

(A) Deride (B) Demoralize (C) Rectify (D) Pre-empt

Answer of Question # 2

PRECIS WRITING

The television commercials seem unrealistic. Their presentation is amusingly queer. A footballer's sudden goal-
scoring after consuming an energy drink appears odd. A groom avoiding a hug due to a specific shampoo choice
looks humorous. A busy manager leaving his essential meeting for cookies counts comical. A wife getting
worried about her marriage, for her husband does not like her prepared coffee seems droll. Making these
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comical ads highlights advertisers’ perception about targeted viewership. In fact, the viewers watch these
absurd commercial only for entertainment rather than concentrating on advertised products.

Title: Television Commercials: Comically Comic

Word Count of the Passage:261

Word Count of the Precis: 90

Answer of Question # 3

Reading Comprehension

1. What can be inferred from the passage as the main goal of education?

The passage infers that the goal of education is to maximize human resources. Despite inflating higher
education, the system should focus on guiding students based on their interests and aptitudes. This leads to a
more diversified and practical approach to education.

2. What is the benefit of guiding students in the choice of careers?

Guiding students in the choice of the career benefits them a lot. It allows them to select fields of their choice
and interest. They would work appropriately after undertaking academic pursuits in universities and training
institutes. They will contribute to national economy after getting employed.

3. Is the only direct question in the paragraph answered affirmatively or negatively?

The direct question of enhancing human resource through higher education is answered negatively. The system
should focus on guiding students based on their interests and aptitudes. Diversified approach to education
rather than inflating higher education may prove fruitful.

4. Which sentence do you think to be the topic sentence of this paragraph, capturing its central point?

The sentence gripping the central point of the passage is: "During the past two decades, there has been a
mushroom growth of universities and other degree-awarding institutions in Pakistan, which our policy makers
consider a source of pride and prestige." This topic sentence introduces the main theme of the passage.

5. Which sentence looks redundant and out of place in the context of the paragraph, seeming a later addition
rather than part of the original?

The sentence "In the contemporary world human resource has emerged as the greatest asset of unequivocal
primacy, and education aims at creating and enhancing that resource" seems redundant and out of place. It
appears as a later addition rather than part of the original.

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Answersof Question # 4

CORRECTION

1. I am looking forward to see you on Monday.

I am looking forward to seeing you on Monday.
2. How many students are ready to give the test?
How many students are ready to take the test?
3. I contacted my five colleagues, but all of them did not respond.
I contacted my five colleagues, but none of them responded.
I contacted my five colleagues, but none responded.
I contacted my five colleagues, but no one responded.
4. I am tired and would not rather go out this evening.
I am tired and would rather not go out this evening.
5. Our economical situation is worsening day by day.
Our economic situation is worsening day by day.
Our economic situation is getting worse day by day.
6. One can find useful information about eating nutritiously on the internet.
One can find useful information about nutritious eating on the internet.
7. I couldn’t found you there yesterday.
I couldn’t find you there yesterday.
8. Orphaned in infancy, he was brought about by his grandfather.
Orphaned in infancy, he was brought up by his grandfather.

Question # 5

Answers of Part (a)

PUNCTUATION

1. Courts were open today, however no cases were heard.

Courts were open today; however, no cases were heard.
Courts were open today, however, no cases were heard.

2. His duty was clear he had to report theft.

His duty was clear; he had to report theft.
His duty was clear: he had to report theft.

3. Did he really say, “I can do it again?”

Did he really say, “I can do it again”?
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Did he really say: “I can do it again”?

4. Great Expectations is an autobiographical novel.

“Great Expectations” is an autobiographical novel.
5. The item was discussed and decided however members were by no means convinced.
The item was discussed and decided; however, members were by no means convinced.
The item was discussed and decided, however, members were by no means convinced.
6. Theatrical performances are governed by one simple principle, the quality of play depends on the
quality of pay.
Theatrical performances are governed by one simple principle: the quality of play depends on the
quality of pay.
7. Who said these words, “I regret having just one life to lose for my country?”
Who said these words, “I regret having just one life to lose for my country”?
8. Shakespeare’s play Hamlet is popular due to complex character of Hamlet.
Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet” is popular due to complex character of Hamlet.

Answers of Part (b)

PREPOSITION

1. What can be the reason ___ his absence?

What can be the reason for his absence?
2. You won’t be able to bring him ___ his knees.
You won’t be able to bring him to his knees.
3. I was utterly unaware ___ the looming threat.
I was utterly unaware of the looming threat.
4. We shouldn’t give ___ to such pressure tactics.
We shouldn’t give in to such pressure tactics.
5. Please remind me ___ the meeting next week.
Please remind me of the meeting next week.
6. Heavy rains are generally preceded ___ violent winds.
Heavy rains are generally preceded by violent winds.
7. Do you pay the bill ___ in cash?
Do you pay the bill in in cash?
8. I agreed ___ his revised plan.
I agreed to his revised plan.

Answers Question # 06

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PAIR OF WORDS/HOMOPHONES

1. Industrial : Faisalabad is an industrial city.

Industrious : We should be industrious to achieve our goals.
2. Veracity : Voters should be concerned about the veracity of the politician.
Voracity : Voracity for money is lethal.
3. Eligible : Our teacher is quite eligible.
Illegible : The handwriting of the student was illegible.
4. Doze : The student was dozing in the class.
Dose : The patient is taking a dose of the medicine.
5. Allude : She was alluding to her son who is a trouble maker.
Elude : Limousine eludes him a lot.
6. Credible : Our teacher is quite credible.
Credulous : A credulous man can easily be deceived.
7. Exhausting : A long walk often proves exhausting.
Exhaustive : An exhaustive report is written on the issue.
8. Virtual : Some virtual images were shared in the meeting.
Virtuous : Akmal is a virtuous man.

Answers ofQuestion # 7

TRANSLATION

‫۔ آپ اس فیصلے کی مضمرات سے ابھی واقف نہیں ہیں۔‬1

You are not aware of the consequences of this decision at present.
You are not cognizant of the outcomes of this decision at present.
You are not mindful of the implications of this decision at present.
‫۔ صدر کی اپنے ہم منصب سے مالقات پہلے سے طے شدہ تھی۔‬2
The president’s meeting with his counterpart was already planned.
The meeting of the president with his opposite number was already arranged.
‫ نجومی نہیں۔‬، ‫۔ میرا بھائی مہر فلکیات ہے‬3
My brother is an astronomer, not a fortune-teller/astrologer.
‫۔ہمیں خودکو نئے حاالت کے مطابق ڈھالنا چاہئے۔‬4
We should adapt ourselves to the new conditions.
‫۔ نماز با جماعت جلد ادا کی جائے گی۔‬5
The congregational prayer shall shortly be offered.
‫۔ سفارتی آداب کا خیال رکھنا ضروری ہوتا ہے۔‬6
Diplomatic norms should be kept in consideration.
Diplomatic cults/practices should be taken care of.
‫۔ تقریب کا باضابطہ افتتاح کون کرے گا؟‬7
Who shall inaugurate the function/event officially?
‫۔ فرقہ پرستی کئی تعصبات کی جڑ ہے۔‬8
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Sectarianism is the root cause of many prejudices.

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