ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
(Department of English)
WARNING
1. Plagiarism or hiring of ghost writer(s) for solving the assignment(s) will debar the student from award of degree/certificate if found at any stage.
2. Submitting assignment(s) borrowed or stolen from other(s) as one's own will be penalized as defined in the "Aiou Plagiarism Policy".
| Assignment Submission Schedule |
| 6 Credit Hours |
Due Date |
3 Credit Hours |
Due Date |
| Assignment 1 |
15-12-2025 |
Assignment 1 |
08-01-2026 |
| Assignment 2 |
08-01-2026 |
| Assignment 3 |
30-01-2026 |
Assignment 2 |
20-02-2026 |
| Assignment 4 |
20-02-2026 |
| Course: Compulsory English-I (386) |
Semester: Autumn-2025 |
| Level: HSSC |
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Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (SSC, HSSC & BA Programmes)
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. Late submission of assignments will not be accepted.
4. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
5. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide of allied material.
| Total Marks: 100 |
Pass Marks: 40 |
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Q1. Formal and informal greetings have been discussed in Unit-2. Write an appropriate greeting for each situation given below and then indicate whether it’s formal or informal greetings.
1. Greet your new teacher on the first day of school.
2. Seeing your favorite teacher at school.
3. Reunite with a close friend after months apart.
4. Meet your neighbor while taking out the trash.
5. Greeting your younger sibling in the morning.
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1. Greet your new teacher on the first day of school.
Good morning, teacher. I am happy to be in your class. (Formal)
2. Seeing your favorite teacher at school.
Hello Sir, it is nice to see you again. (Formal)
3. Reunite with a close friend after months apart.
Hey! I missed you so much. How have you been? (Informal)
4. Meet your neighbor while taking out the trash.
Hi there, how are you doing today? (Informal)
5. Greeting your younger sibling in the morning.
Good morning little brother, did you sleep well? (Informal)
Q2. Categorize each type of reading material provided below. Categorize them based on their primary purpose. Take guidance from Unit-2 Section B.
- Magical tales
- Cartoon strips
- School textbooks
- News articles
- Technical guide
- Research papers
- Scholarly essay
- Graphic novels
- Road Signs
- Illustrated stories
- Biographies
- Travel handbook
- Jokes and riddles
- User manuals
- Imaginary stories
- Encyclopedia entries
- How-to guides
- Fairy tales
- Scientific periodicals
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| Reading for Information |
Reading for Enjoyment |
Reading for Work |
| School textbooks |
Magical tales |
Technical guide |
| News articles |
Cartoon strips |
User manuals |
| Research papers |
Graphic novels |
Road signs |
| Scholarly essay |
Illustrated stories |
How-to guides |
| Biographies |
Jokes and riddles |
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| Travel handbook |
Imaginary stories |
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| Encyclopedia entries |
Fairy tales |
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| Scientific periodicals |
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Q3. Following are a few situations of Giving Permission to request as you have learned in Unit-3 Section A. How would you seek permission in each situation?
1. You are at a movie theater with your friend, and you want to change the seat.
2. You are best friend wants to borrow your favorite book.
3. You are in a public park and to have a picnic with your family.
4. You are at restaurant and want to join your friend.
5. You are in library and want to use your friend laptop.
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1. You are at a movie theater with your friend, and you want to change the seat.
May I change the seat, please?
2. Your best friend wants to borrow your favorite book.
Can I borrow your book, please?
3. You are in a public park and want to have a picnic with your family.
May we have a picnic here?
4. You are at a restaurant and want to join your friend.
Can I sit with you, please?
5. You are in the library and want to use your friend’s laptop.
May I use your laptop for a while?
Q4. What phrases would you use to politely turn down requests in the following situation?
1. Your friend asks to borrow your new bike for a week.
2. Your neighbor asks to park their car in your driveway.
3. Your classmate needs to borrow your pen during an exam.
4. A friend requests to borrow your brand-new smartphone for the day.
5. Your classmate wants to borrow your pen during an exam.
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1. Your friend asks to borrow your new bike for a week.
I am really sorry, but I cannot lend my bike for a whole week.
2. Your neighbor asks to park their car in your driveway.
I am afraid that will not be possible because I need the space for my family.
3. Your classmate needs to borrow your pen during an exam.
Sorry, I cannot give you my pen during the exam.
4. A friend requests to borrow your brand-new smartphone for the day.
I am sorry, but I do not feel comfortable lending my new phone.
5. Your classmate wants to borrow your pen during an exam.
I am really sorry, but I cannot share my pen while writing the exam.
Q5. Describe the meanings of the highlighted words based on the context of the following paragraph.
The ancient city of Petra in Jordan is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its former inhabitants. The intricate facades of the buildings are a blend of elegant and rustic styles. As visitors wander through the narrow canyon, known as the Siq, they are struck by the majestic beauty of the Treasury building. The city's rich history and stunning architecture make it a captivating destination for travelers.
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Ingenuity: Cleverness or smart ideas used to solve problems or create something new.
Craftsmanship: The skill of making something carefully and beautifully by hand.
Inhabitants: The people who lived in a place.
Facades: The front part or outside face of a building.
Elegant: Beautiful in a simple and stylish way.
Majestic: Grand, impressive, and very beautiful.
Stunning: Extremely attractive or wonderful.
Captivating: Very interesting and able to hold your attention.
Q6. Using the concepts learned in Unit 4, Section A, write a five-sentence description of the each person characters given.
1. Malala Yousafzai (Nobel peace Prize laureate)
2. Abdul Sattar Edhi (Philanthropist)
3. Wasim Akram (Former cricket player)
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1. Malala Yousafzai (Nobel Peace Prize laureate)
Malala Yousafzai is a brave young woman from Pakistan. She spoke out for girls’ right to education. Even after being attacked, she continued her fight for learning. She became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Today, she is a symbol of courage and hope for children around the world.
2. Abdul Sattar Edhi (Philanthropist)
Abdul Sattar Edhi was a kind and humble man. He spent his whole life helping poor and sick people. He started the Edhi Foundation, which runs hospitals, orphanages, and ambulances. People trusted him because he lived a very simple life. He is remembered as one of the greatest humanitarians of Pakistan.
3. Wasim Akram (Former cricket player)
Wasim Akram is a famous cricketer from Pakistan. He was known as the "Sultan of Swing" because of his bowling skills. He played many matches and helped Pakistan win the 1992 World Cup. Fans loved watching his fast bowling. Today, he is respected as one of the best bowlers in cricket history.
Q7. As you have learned, homonyms are words with multiple meanings. Analyze the following sentences and explain the different meanings of the homonyms used in the following sentences.
1. She adorned her hair with a decorative bow.
2. The ship set sail with a new bow.
3. They heard a loud crash in the kitchen.
4. I need to crash at your place for the night.
5. The monkey went near the bank of a river.
6. I need to deposit my money at the bank.
7. He caught a cold after standing in the cold wind.
8. She couldn't stand his rude behavior.
9. The room had a bright light on the ceiling.
10. Light a candle to brighten the dark room.
11. The plane is ready for takeoff.
12. Please take off your shoes before entering.
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1. She adorned her hair with a decorative bow.
Bow means a ribbon tied in a decorative knot.
2. The ship set sail with a new bow.
Bow means the front part of a ship.
3. They heard a loud crash in the kitchen.
Crash means a sudden loud noise of something breaking.
4. I need to crash at your place for the night.
Crash means to sleep or stay somewhere temporarily.
5. The monkey went near the bank of a river.
Bank means the land along the side of a river.
6. I need to deposit my money at the bank.
Bank means a financial institution.
7. He caught a cold after standing in the cold wind.
It can also mean remaining in a place for some time.
8. She couldn't stand his rude behavior.
Stand means to tolerate or bear something.
9. The room had a bright light on the ceiling.
Light means illumination that helps us see.
10. Light a candle to brighten the dark room.
Light means to set something on fire to make it glow.
11. The plane is ready for takeoff.
Takeoff means when a plane leaves the ground.
12. Please take off your shoes before entering.
Take off means to remove something, like clothing or shoes.
Q8. As you have learned in Unit 5, run-on sentences can be corrected using proper punctuation or conjunctions. Revise the following run-on sentences using a period (.), semicolon (;), or conjunction to improve clarity and grammar.
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ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 6 to 9)
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