Chapter 18 of Winning English Grammar and Composition by Mureed Hussain Jasra (CSP)
PMS 2022 Solved Paper
English Precis and Composition
(Q)No. 1: Write a paragraph of 200 words on any of the following topics. (20 marks)
- The role of NCOC in combating Covid-19
- Pleasure of reading
- The role of print journalism in the age of social media
- Optimism in life
Topic: Optimism in Life
Optimism is not merely a disposition; it is a way of life that illuminates the path through trials and tribulations of life. Defined as the belief in a positive outcome, optimism serves as a guiding light that empowers individuals to navigate the complexities of existence with resilience, hope, and unwavering determination. The renowned author, Helen Keller once remarked, “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” This sentiment encapsulates the transformative power of optimism in shaping one’s life journey. Optimistic individuals possess a steadfast belief in their ability to overcome obstacles and achieve their aspirations, regardless of the challenges they may encounter along the way. They view setbacks not as roadblocks but as opportunities for growth and learning, embodying the words of poet William Ernest Henley, “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” Optimism breeds resilience, enabling individuals to bounce back from adversity with renewed vigour and determination. Psychologist Martin Seligman emphasizes the importance of optimism in building psychological resilience. He asserts, “Optimism is invaluable for a meaningful life. With a firm belief in a positive future, individuals can weather life’s storms and emerge stronger and more resilient than before.”Moreover, optimism fosters a sense of gratitude and appreciation for life’s blessings, no matter how small. As bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert observes, “Optimism is the faith that leads to gratitude. Gratitude is the foundation of abundance.” By cultivating an optimistic outlook, individuals cultivate a sense of abundance and fulfilment, finding joy in life’s everyday moments and cherishing the journey itself. In conclusion, optimism is a transformative force that empowers individuals to embrace life’s challenges with resilience, hope, and gratitude. Through the lens of optimism, life becomes not merely a series of obstacles to overcome but a journey filled with endless possibilities and opportunities for growth and fulfilment.
(Q)No. 2: Use any 10 of the following idiomatic expressions in your own words. (10 marks)
- Go cold turkey
- Jump the gun
- Soften the blow
- Like two peas in a pod
- Up to the minute
- Hook, line and sinker
- Treasure trove
- Dead ringer
- Be over the moon
- In a pickle
- Hit the hay
- Take a rain check
Answers:
- Go cold turkey: After years of struggling with alcohol addiction, Maryam finally decided to go cold turkey and gave up alcohol altogether.
- Jump the gun: She jumped the gun by announcing the news before it was officially confirmed, causing confusion among her colleagues.
- Soften the blow: The teacher softened the blow of her criticism by sandwiching it between compliments, making it easier for her students to accept.
- Like two peas in a pod: Rustam and Nisar are like two peas in a pod; they share the same interests and are inseparable.
- Up to the minute: The Al-Jazeera website provides up-to-the-minute updates on current events around the world.
- Hook, line and sinker: She was so captivated by his charm that she fell for his sales pitch hook, line, and sinker, buying the product without hesitation.
- Treasure trove: Exploring the old abandoned building revealed a treasure trove of ancient artefacts and valuable antiques.
- Dead ringer: The new teacher was a dead ringer for the school’s principal, causing some confusion during their first meeting.
- Be over the moon: After receiving the news of her promotion, Anwar was over the moon with joy.
- In a pickle: Running out of petrol in the middle of nowhere left Qasim in a pickle, with no petrol pump in sight and his phone battery dead.
- Hit the hay: After a long day of hiking, I can’t wait to hit the hay and get some rest.
- Take a rain check: Thanks for inviting me to the movies tonight, but I’m feeling a bit unwell. Can I take a rain check and join you next week instead?
(Q)No. 3: Write an application to the Medical Superintendent of your district hospital for the insufficient supply of medicine in the emergency
ward.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
July 21, 2021.
The Medical Superintendent,
District Headquarters Hospital,
Lahore.
Subject: Request for Adequate Supply of Medicines in the Emergency Ward
Respected Sir,
I write with the intent of bringing your kind attention to the grave matter of the insufficient supply of medicines in the emergency ward of our district hospital. As you are aware, the emergency ward plays a critical role in providing immediate medical assistance to patients in urgent need. However, it has come to our attention that the current stock of essential medicines in the emergency ward is inadequate to meet the needs of our patients effectively. This shortage of medicines is causing inconvenience and distress to both patients and the medical staff.
To ensure prompt and efficient medical care for all patients, the emergency ward must be adequately stocked with essential medicines at all times. Therefore, I seek your urgent intervention to address this issue by replenishing the stock of medicines in the emergency ward without further delay. Furthermore, I would like to suggest implementing a system for regular monitoring of medicine stocks in the emergency ward to prevent such exigency to happen in future. This will help ensure uninterrupted medical care and enhance the overall efficiency of our hospital services.
I trust that you will give prompt attention to this matter and take the necessary steps to resolve the issue at the earliest.
Your cooperation in this regard will be highly appreciated.
Yours truly,
X.Y.Z.
(OR) Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper highlighting the role of electronic media in creating awareness about the moral and social values in our society.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
April 15, 2021.
The Editor,
The News,
Islamabad.
Subject: The Significant Role of Electronic Media in Promoting Moral and Social Values
Honorable Sir,
I am writing to express my thoughts on the significant role that electronic media can play in shaping and promoting moral and social values in our society.
In today’s fast-paced world, electronic media, including television, radio, and the internet, have become powerful platforms for disseminating information and influencing public opinion. While electronic media is often criticized for its sensationalism and focus on entertainment, it also serves as a vital tool for creating awareness about moral and social issues that are pertinent to our society.
One of the most commendable aspects of electronic media is its ability to reach a wide and diverse audience across territorial boundaries. Through television programs, documentaries, talk shows, and social media platforms, electronic media has the potential to raise awareness about various social issues such as gender equality, human rights, environmental conservation, and cultural diversity. Furthermore, electronic media plays a crucial role in challenging stereotypes and promoting tolerance and inclusivity in society. By showcasing diverse perspectives and highlighting the stories of marginalized communities, electronic media can foster empathy and understanding among individuals from different backgrounds. Moreover, electronic media acts as a catalyst for social change by providing a platform for dialogue and discussion on pressing moral and ethical issues. Through debates, interviews, and investigative journalism, electronic media encourages critical thinking and reflection among its audience, thereby prompting them to question existing norms and values in society.
In conclusion, I believe that electronic media has a vital role to play in promoting moral and social values in our society. By leveraging its reach and influence, electronic media can inspire positive change and contribute to the development of a more compassionate and socially responsible community.
Yours sincerely,
X.Y.Z.
(Q)No. 4 Write the antonyms of the following words. (5 marks)
- Fiasco
- Sapient
- Dainty
- Arduous
- Mitigate
Answers:
- Fiasco: Success
- Sapient: Unwise
- Dainty: Ordinary/ Tasteless
- Arduous: Effortless
- Mitigate: Intensify
(Q)No. 5 Change the narration of any five of the following sentences. (5 marks)
- The teacher said, “Honesty is the best policy.”
- The professor said, “If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.”
- He said, “During my college days I took a morning walk daily.”
- The peon said, “The principal was not in his office when the visitor came.”
- The teacher said, “The class is going on a picnic tomorrow.”
- My younger brother said, “I want new clothes.”
- You said to him, “No, your brother did not come here yesterday.”
- I said to him, “Sir, my book was stolen by somebody from my desk yesterday.”
Answers:
- The teacher said that honesty is the best policy.
- The professor told his students that if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
- He mentioned that during his college days, he took a morning walk daily.
- The peon reported that the principal had not been in his office when the visitor had come.
- The teacher announced that the class would be going on a picnic the next day.
- My younger brother said that he wanted new clothes.
- You informed him that his brother did not come there the previous day.
- I told my teacher that my book had been stolen by somebody from my desk the previous day.
(Q)No. 6 Change the voice of any five of the following sentences. (5 marks)
- Do not pay him anything.
- They will have caught the thief
- I shall prove her innocence.
- Lock the door.
- I had rung the bell.
- I bought two books.
- He issued three tickets to them.
Answers:
- Let him not be paid anything.
- The thief will have been caught by them.
- Her innocence will be proved by me.
- Let the door be locked.
- The bell had been rung by me.
- Two books were bought by me.
- Three tickets were issued to them by him.
(Q)No. 7: Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. (10 marks)
- Huma is afraid….
- How are you getting….at college?
- He took the criticism…. heart.
- He sat….. campfire.
- His bike skidded……the tree.
- It was kind…..you to help.
- His company is greatly sought……..
- Few persons in the world die……..over work.
- Will you entrust me………that money?
- A junior cashier has absconded……..ten thousand rupees.
Answers:
- Huma is afraid of
- How are you getting along at college?
- He took the criticism to
- He sat by camp fire.
- His bike skidded into the tree.
- It was kind of you to help.
- His company is greatly sought after.
- Few persons in the world die of
- Will you entrust me with that money?
- A junior cashier has absconded with ten thousand rupees.
(Q)No. 8 Make a Precis of the following passage and suggest a suitable title. (20 marks)
John Lock reflects the new situation in England more than ever when he goes on to argue that the reason men come together to live in a society, with laws, is for the preservation of their property. Since men are driven into society, it follows that the power of that society ‘can never be suffered to extend further than the common good. And this common good can only be determined by standing laws, statues, that all are aware of and agree to, and not by extemporary degrees of, say, an absolute sovereign. Moreover, these laws must be administered ‘by indifferent and upright judges’. Only In this way can the people (and rulers) know where they are.
In an important amendment to the idea of absolute monarchy, Lock said that the king can never suspend the law. Finally, Lock gave voice to the main anxiety of the rising commercial classes in England (fear of something which they saw happening in France, in state intervention in trade), that no power can take from a man his property without his consent.
A soldier may be commanded by a superior in all things, save the disposal of his property. In the same way, a man has property in his own person, meaning that a man’s labour is his property too. The most important consequence of this, Lock says is that people can be taxed only with their consent. (We recognize this now in the doctrine of ‘No taxation without representation.
Precis
John Locke expresses the evolving English societal landscape by asserting that individuals form societies enact laws primarily to safeguard their property. He emphasizes that the authority of society should not surpass the common good, determined by established and agreed-upon laws, administered by impartial judges. Contrary to absolute monarchy, Locke contends that kings cannot suspend laws. He echoes the concerns of emerging commercial classes, particularly regarding state intervention in trade, highlighting the inviolability of property rights without consent. Locke extends property to include a person’s labour, affirming that taxation requires consent, a principle echoed in the slogan, “No taxation without representation.”
Suitable Title: Preservation of Property: Locke’s Social Contract
Words in the Passage: 250
Words in Precis: 98
(Q)No. 9: Translate the Following Passage into English. (15 marks)
اگر دنیا آپ کو اپنی طرف نہیں کھینچتی، اگر اللہ کے خوف سے آپکی آنکھوں میں آنسو آ جاتے ہیں، اگر دوزخ کا تصور آپ میں خوف خدا پیدا کرتا ہے، اگر آپ اللہ کی عبادت اسطرح کرتے ہیں جس طرح کرنی چاہیے، اگر نیکی آپ کو اپنی طرف راغب کرتی ہے اور آپ کے پاوں برائی کے راستے پر جانے سے رک جاتے ہیں تو پھر آپ صالح ہیں۔ کچھ صالح ہوتے ہیں، کچھ صالح بنتے ہیں۔ صالح ہونا خوش قسمتی کی بات ہے۔ صالح بننا مسلسل تذکیہ اور مجاہدے کا عمل ہے۔ اس میں وقت لگتا ہے اور تکلیفیں بھی سہنا پڑتی ہیں۔
If the world doesn’t attract you towards itself, if tears come to your eyes out of fear of God, if the thought of hell instils fear of God in you, if you worship Allah as it should be done, if goodness appeals to you and you refrain from walking on the path of evil, then you are righteous. Some are righteous, some become righteous. Being righteous is a matter of fortune. Becoming righteous is a continuous process of purification and striving. It takes time and requires enduring hardships as well.
(Courtesy Winning English Grammar and Composition by Mureed Hussain Jasra, CSP)
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