ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
| Level: Intermediate | Semester: Autumn 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Course Code: Compulsory English-2 (387) | Maximum Marks: 100 | ||||||||||||
| Time Allowed: 03 Hours | Pass Marks: 40 |
Note: Attempt all questions.
Q1. You have read in your textbook how to express your approval and disapproval for something. Some situations are given below. You have to express your approval and disapproval about them. Use a different expression cach time.
i. Surprising your sister
ii. Driving at age 16
iii. Going to Naran
iv. Eating ice-cream
v. Arguing
i. Surprising your sister
I think surprising your sister is a wonderful idea.
ii. Driving at age 16
I don’t think driving at age 16 is safe.
iii. Going to Naran
Going to Naran sounds like a great plan.
iv. Eating ice-cream
I wouldn’t suggest eating ice-cream if you’re not feeling well.
v. Arguing
I don’t like it when people argue a lot.
Q2. Read the function words/phrases given in the table and write appropriate sentences expressing one function each.
opinion, description, intention, preference, probability, apologizing, introduction, greeting, expressing or appreciation, responding
1. Opinion - I think pizza is the best food.
2. Description - The sky is blue and full of clouds.
3. Intention - I am going to help my mom with dinner.
4. Preference - I like playing football more than cricket.
5. Probability - It might rain later today.
6. Apologizing - I am sorry for coming late to class.
7. Introduction - Hi, my name is Ali and I am in Grade 6.
8. Greeting - Good morning, teacher!
9. Expressing appreciation - Thank you so much for the gift!
10. Responding - You're welcome!
Q3. Rewrite the following in the form of instructions.
1. Go to your uncle's house.
2. Brush twice a day.
3. Watch news channel.
4. Don't play with the knife.
5. Clean the room.
1. Go to your uncle's house.
Please go to your uncle’s house.
2. Brush twice a day.
Make sure to brush your teeth two times a day.
3. Watch news channel.
Watch the news to stay updated.
4. Don't play with the knife.
Do not play with the knife; it is dangerous.
5. Clean the room.
Clean your room properly.
Q4. Read the answers/responses given below. Write appropriate questions using the question words given in the brackets with each sentence.
1. The socks are in the cupboard, (where)
2. The ceremony will start at 3 o'clock, (when)
3. They will come for taking class, (why)
4. The bag is filled with candies, (what)
5. That is our new neighbour, (who)
1. The socks are in the cupboard, (where)
Where are the socks?
2. The ceremony will start at 3 o'clock, (when)
When will the ceremony start?
3. They will come for taking class, (why)
Why will they come?
4. The bag is filled with candies, (what)
What is the bag filled with?
5. That is our new neighbour, (who)
Who is that?
Q5. Write an informal letter to your brother congratulating him on getting a job and praising university that offered him the job.
Dear Brother,
I hope you are doing well. I am very happy to hear that you got a job. Congratulations! I am so proud of you.
It is really great that your university offered you the job. They must be a very good and helpful university. They saw your hard work and gave you a big chance.
I know you will do your best in this new job. Keep working hard and stay kind. I will pray for your success always.
Take care and write to me soon.
With love,
Your brother,
Haider Ali.
Q6. The following words express emotions of approval or disapproval of something. Construct Sentences expressing these emotions.
Approval
Disapproval
Consent
Discourage
Acceptance
Exception
Admire
Rebuke
Agreement
Dissatisfaction
Confirmation
Disfavour
1. Approval - My teacher gave her approval for my idea.
2. Disapproval - Mom showed disapproval when I forgot my homework.
3. Consent - Dad gave his consent to let me go on the school trip.
4. Discourage - Please don’t discourage your friends from trying.
5. Acceptance - I was happy to get acceptance into the school team.
6. Exception - Everyone wore a uniform, with no exception.
7. Admire - I admire my brother because he helps others.
8. Rebuke - The teacher gave a rebuke for talking in class.
9. Agreement - We made an agreement to share our books.
10. Dissatisfaction - There was dissatisfaction with the food at lunch.
11. Confirmation - I got confirmation that the test is tomorrow.
12. Disfavour - He looked at the dirty shoes with disfavour.
Q7. Sequencing of events is very important in any process. Work like cooking, writing dramas and even in some traditions. Write down a paragraph narrating your daily routine using sequence markers.
Every day I follow a simple routine. First, I wake up early in the morning. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After that, I eat my breakfast. Next, I get ready and go to school. After school, I come back home and eat lunch. Later, I do my homework. In the evening, I play with my friends. Finally, I have dinner and go to bed.
Q8. With the help of Word Mapping try to map ten words relating food. Also use those words in sentences.
1. Apple
A red or green fruit
Sentence: I eat an apple every day.
2. Bread
Made from flour, soft and tasty
Sentence: I had bread with butter for breakfast.
3. Rice
Small white grains, eaten cooked
Sentence: We ate rice and curry for lunch.
4. Milk
A white drink from cows
Sentence: I drink a glass of milk at night.
5. Egg
Round and white outside, yellow inside
Sentence: She boiled an egg for her sandwich.
6. Banana
A yellow fruit that is soft and sweet
Sentence: He likes to eat a banana after school.
7. Fish
A food from the sea or river
Sentence: My mom cooked fish for dinner.
8. Cheese
A dairy product made from milk
Sentence: I put cheese on my sandwich.
9. Cake
A sweet baked dessert
Sentence: We had chocolate cake at the party.
10. Carrot
An orange vegetable, good for eyes
Sentence: Rabbits love to eat carrots.
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