Federal Board HSSC-I (2012)
ENGLISH COMPULSORY HSSC-I
Time: 25 Minutes
Marks: 20

Note: Section-A is compulsory and comprises pages 1-2.All parts of this section are to be answered on the question paper itself. It should be completed in the first 25 minutes and handed over to the Centre Superintendent Deleting: overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil.

SECTION — A (Marks 20)

Q. 1 Circle the correct option i.e. A/B/C/D Each part carries one mark.

• What was the question of Norma that made Mr. Steward embarrassed?
  
  A. Where do you live?
  B. How do you do?
  C. What do you sell?
  D. What do you represent?
• The play "Heat Lightning" is a/an _____
  
  A. Tragedy
  B. Burlesque fantasy
  C. Melodrama
  D. Funny skit
  
  
• Where did George find the pocke book?
  
  A. In a big hall
  B. In the court
  C. In the Mayor's office
  D. On the road to the village market
  
  
• In "Ruba'iyat" the poet regrets the Muslims are devoid of 
  
  A. Manners
  B. Integrity
  C. Discipline
  D. True faith in Islam
  
  
• The house of Spelding comes under ___ the 
  
  A. Civil law 
  B. Criminal law
  C. Company law 
  D. Martial law
  
  
• In "The Hollow Men", the poet wants to say that people in this age are
  
  A. Scientific minded
  B. Sharp in wits
  C. Empty from within
  D. Make fruitful efforts
  
  
• "He is the man who has achieved nothing in life" is a sentence.
  
  A. Simple
  B. Compound
  C. Complex
  D. Compound-complex
  
  
• Which of the following sentences contains Infinitive?
  
  A. Birds can fly.
  B. He is looking forward to meeting the president.
  C. They are not worried.
  D. She does not want to leave the country for good
  
  
• 'Reading quickly and well requires practice'. The underlined word is a/an
  
  A. Gerund
  B. Infinitive
  C. Past Participle
  D. Present Participle
  
  
• Choose the CORRECT spelling:
  
  A. Apalied 
  B. Apeled
  C. Appalled 
  D. Appated
  
  
• He often takes rest after reading a book'. What is the underlined word?
  
  A. An Adverb 
  B. A Verb
  C. An Adjective 
  D. A Conjunction
  
  
• What is the antonym of "Profligate"?
  
  A. Wildly extravagant
  B. Dissolute
  C. Dissipated
  D. Thrifty
  
  
• "Let us not wallow in the valley of despair. Which word can exactly replace the underlined word?
  
  A. Float
  B. Move hastily
  C. Stay for a while
  D. Roll about in pleasure
  
  
• "His friend's behaviour stunned him "Which word can exactly replace the underlined word?
  
  A. Delighted 
  B. Pacified
  C. Obliged 
  D. Shocked
  
  
• "I do hope I don't sound patronizing "means that I am 
  
  A. Not admiring 
  B. Encouraging
  C. Discouraging 
  D. Fully satisfied
  
  
• "Of that colossal wreck, boundless and 
  
  A. Rare 
  B. Bare
  C. Headless 
  D. Limitless
  
  
• 'His uncle was a skilful artist". The underlined word is a/an 
  
  A. Action Verb
  B. Transitive Verb
  C. Helping Verb
  D. Linking Verb
  
  
• Choose the CORRECT sentence:
  
  A. If she walks briskly, she will feel better.
  B. If she will walk briskly, she will feel better.
  C. If she walks briskly, she feels better.
  D. If she walks briskly, she would feel better.
  
  
• 'He married____ his cousin last week'. Complete the sentence.
  
  A. With 
  B. To
  C. By 
  D. No preposition
  
  
• 'Ilea lies a man who told nothing but truth' The underlined word is a/an
  
  A. Noun
  B. Pronoun
  C. Adjective 
  D. Adverb
  
  

ENGLISH COMPULSORY HSSC-I
Time allowed: 2:35 Hours Total Marks .80

Note: -Sections 'B' and 'C' comprise pages 1-2 and questions therein are to be answered on the separately provided answer book. Answer all the questions from Section 'B' and Section 'C'. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e. Sheet-8 if required. Write your answers neatly and legibly. 

SECTION - B 

Q.2 Attempt ALL the Questions in about 40 to 50 words each. (07 x 04 = 28)

• What is the moral of the story "Overcoat"?
  
• How do you assess the character and personality of Maulvi Abul Barkat?
  
• How did the magi want to celebrate their Christmas? (Refer to the story-The Gift of Magi)
  
• How does Martin Luther's speech indicate the way to a world free from racial discrimination?
  OR
  
• Briefly write the character sketch of Martin Luther King.
  
• What moral lesson do you derive from the first tale of "The Gulistan of Sadi"?
  
• Describe briefly the feelings of the doctor in his struggle to diagnose the disease. (Refer to the story - The Use of Force)
  OR
  
• How did the sick girl look by her appearance? (Refer to the story - The Use of Force)
  
• Why didn't Norma remain true to her husband?
  OR
  
• Do you agree with Norma's assertion that the death of someone you have, never seen is not important?
  
  Q. 3. A. Read the following stanza carefully and answer the questions given at the end:
  
  
• Loveliest of trees, the cherry now is hung with bloom along the bough and stands about the wood land ride wearing white for Easter tide.
  
• Questions: 
  (I) Why does the poet consider the cherry the loveliest of trees? 02
  (ii) Why does the poet mention the festival of Easter? 02
  (iii) Write two words that rhyme with "Ride". 02 
  OR 
  
• I hear leaves drinking rain:
  I hear rich leaves on top
  Giving the poor beneath
  Drop after drop;
  This a sweet noise to hear
  These green leaves drinking near. 
  
• Question
  (i) What does the poet hear? 02
  (ii) Why does the poet mention the poor man? 
  02
  (iii) Write two words that rhyme with "Near". 02 
  
  B. Answer the following question in about,60 to 75 words: 06 
  "Pyramid-piled like cannon balls,
  Glow red-hot, gold-hot, from within"
  Explain the lines with reference to the poem "In the Street of the Fruit Stalls".
  OR
  How does W.H. Davies depict his personal experience in his poem "Leisure"?
  

SECTION — C (Marks 40)

Note: Attempt All the questions. (03 * 05 = 15)

Q.4 Answer the following questions in 50 to 60 words each:

• What is the impression of the girl about the Second Man in the play "Heat Lightning"?
  
• How does Kreton impress General Powers?
  
• What role does McCutcheon Way in the play "The Oyster and the Pearl"?
  
  Q.5. Use any FOUR of the following phrasal verbs in sentences: 04
  
  
• Put up with
  
• Bring out
  
• Make out
  
• Look for
  
• Set off
  
• Come of
  
  B. Use the correct form of verbs in parentheses in any FOUR of the following sentences: 04
  
  
• iron expands when it (heat).
  
• He often (visit) his parents in summer.
  
• He (be) in England since 2004.
  
• He went to bed after he (finish) his homework.
  
• She cannot succeed unless she (work) hard.
  
• If he were rich, he (travel) abroad.
  
  Punctuate the following line(s)/ paragraph: 04 
  
  whatever reasons he gave people were not willing to believe him those are lying excuses they said behind his back

بچے کی تعلیم و تربیت گھر سے شروع ہوتی ہے۔ اس لیے والدین کا یہ اوُلین فر یضہ ہے کہ وہ اپنے بچے کے سامنے مثالی کردار کا نمونہ پیش کریں اچھے طور طریقوں کو اپنائیں ۔ اس بات کو ہمیشہ ذہین میں رکھیں کہ بچے روز مرہ زندگی میں ان کے کردار کی نقل ضرور کرتے ہیں۔ اس لیے انیں چائیے کہ وہ بچوں کے سامنے نرم دلی اور سلیقہ شعاری کا مظاہرہ کریں گئے۔