Federal Board SSC-I Examination

English Compulsory Model

Question Paper (Curriculum 2022-23)
ROLL NUMBER Version No.
Section - A (Marks 15)
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Section – A is compulsory. All parts of
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Q-1: Fill the relevant bubble against each question according to the curriculum.

Sr Question A B C D A B C D
Which of the following She sang
The book on the He is a fast
1. sentences illustrates the use of The cat is furry. beautifully at the Ο Ο Ο Ο
table is new. runner.
an adverb? concert.
Pick out the sentence with She went to the Because she She went to the Because she Ο Ο Ο Ο
correct use of main and store because she needed milk, she store; she needed needed milk; she
2.
subordinate clause alongwith needed milk. went to the store. milk. went to the store.
appropriate transitional device.
The red car sped down the
highway. Descriptive Demonstrative Possessive Interrogative
3. Ο Ο Ο Ο
The underlined part of the adjective adjective adjective adjective
sentence is:
Choose the option illustrating The children are Laughing is a
He loves to read Swimming is a
4. the use of the Present laughing tonic for broken Ο Ο Ο Ο
short stories. healthy activity.
Participle. uproariously. hearts.

He has been Why they left

Which one of the following He was running He greeted me
5. studying for early is known to Ο Ο Ο Ο
options contains a clause? down the street. with a smile.
hours. us?

Choose the option illustrating

6. the correct connotative meaning Home Palace Hut Cottage Ο Ο Ο Ο
of the word luxury?

Pick out the option which The wind The leaves

Her smile was as
7. demonstrates the use of Time is money. whispered rustled in the Ο Ο Ο Ο
bright as the sun.
metaphor. through the trees. autumn breeze.
Which of the following After finishing Running through The old book Go straight and
sentences is imperative? your homework, the meadow, the with the worn-out turn left.
8. will you go out dog chased cover had Ο Ο Ο Ο
and play? butterflies. beautiful pictures.
She felt a surge
Choose the option which The cat chased The children built Plants are the
of happiness
9. illustrates the use of an abstract the mouse across a sandcastle on prime source of Ο Ο Ο Ο
when she heard
noun. the yard. the beach. Oxygen.
the news.
The correct synonym of the
10. delighted confused depressed dejected Ο Ο Ο Ο
word ‘elated’ is:

Either stay here or go out. This subordinating coordinating correlative adversative

11. Ο Ο Ο Ο
sentence illustrates the use of: conjunction conjunction conjunction conjunction
Sr Question A B C D A B C D
Choose the sentence which
illustrates the use of compound She was happy She arrived at the
preposition? He went to the They will meet
12. due to her party in spite of Ο Ο Ο Ο
store. after lunch.
promotion. heavy rain.

She worked throughout the

year. The underlined part of the Prepositional Adverb of
13. Adverbial phrase Adjectival phrase Ο Ο Ο Ο
given sentence is a/an: phrase manner

The sentence illustrating the

correct use of tense and aspect He used to come
He had come to He has come to He came to see
14. of time is: to see me Ο Ο Ο Ο
see me yesterday. see me yesterday. me yesterday.
yesterday.
There was cow grazing in
the field.
15. Choose the correct article to the a an No article Ο Ο Ο Ο
complete the sentence.
 Federal Board SSC-I Examination Model
Question Paper English (Compulsory)
(Curriculum 2022-23)

Time allowed: 2.40 hours Total Marks: 60

Note: Answer all parts from Section ‘B’ and all questions from Section ‘C’ on the E-sheet.
Write your answers on the allotted /given spaces.

SECTION–B (Marks 40)

Q-2: Read the following passage carefully and answer any FIVE questions including Question No. (i) appended to it.
[6+4×3=18]
Note: Question (i) about summary writing is compulsory carrying 06 marks while the rest of the questions carry 03 marks
each.
We frequently observe garbage in our streets and neighborhood, creating unhygienic conditions. Moreover, massive quantity
of trash and industrial waste is often disposed of recklessly, ending up in streams, canals, rivers, and seas. This not only leads
to unsanitary environment but also adversely impacts marine life by contaminating water bodies. Additionally, all forms of
pollution contribute to health issues such as cholera, typhoid, asthma, and skin cancer.
Plastic bags pose a particular threat to our environment. They are excessively used in daily life and can detrimentally affect
land, waterways, sanitation systems, and oceans. Furthermore, these bags release toxic chemicals, posing serious health risk to
humans. Efforts are underway to minimise their consumption and promote recycling.
Noise pollution, caused by machinery, airplanes, road traffic and crowded public places like bazaars, is another pressing
concern. The constant noise from vehicles, horns, and machines in cities and industrial areas disrupts peace and harms hearing
ability. The misuse of amplifiers for music further aggravates this issue.
Immediate action is necessary to address these types of pollution. Measures should include controlling population growth and
reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases. Vehicles emitting excessive smoke and carbon particles must
be restricted from roads. Proper disposal practices for garbage and industrial waste are essential to prevent further
contamination of rivers and seas. Governments should enforce strict regulations, including banning factories that contribute
significantly to pollution. Additionally, efforts should focus on promoting the growth of plants and trees and curtailing
deforestation by declaring it a criminal act.
Questions: (5+1=6)
i. Write down the summary of the passage. Also, suggest a suitable title.
ii. What are some of the consequences of improper disposal of garbage and industrial waste mentioned in the passage?
OR
How do plastic bags add to environmental pollution, according to the passage?
iii. What measures are suggested in the given passage to minimize environmental pollution?
OR
What has been suggested to dispose of garbage and industrial waste?
iv. Describe the impact of noise pollution on our environment as mentioned in the given passage.
v. Write the contextual meaning of any three of the underlined words.
OR
How does the writer make it obligatory upon the individuals, communities, and governments to play their role in
implementing the measures to control pollution?
Q-3: a. Paraphrase any ONE of the following stanzas: (3)
He claps the crag with crooked hands; And in my ear a whispering breath,
i) Close to the sun in lonely hands, ii) Wake from the nightmare Look and see
Ring’d with the azure world, he stands. That life is naught but ecstasy
In spite of war, in spite of death!

b. Read the following stanza carefully and answer the questions given at the end:
(6)
(I) Remember, no men are strange, no countries foreign
Beneath all uniforms, a single body breaths
Like ours: the land our brothers walk upon
Is earth like this, in which we all shall lie.
Questions:
i. Explain the meaning of the line "Beneath all uniforms, a single body breathes." (2)
ii. What is the significance of the phrase "the land our brothers walk upon" in the context of the stanza (2)
iii. Discuss the idea of common humanity as expressed in the stanza. (2)
OR
(II) Raindrops play on leaves so fine,
Nature’s orchestra, a serenade divine.
 Rippling streams with a silvery sheen,
A liquid poetry within the soul of Wonder Green.
Questions:
i. How imagery is used in the given stanza, explain with two examples? (2)
ii. What elements of nature are depicted in the stanza that contribute to the lush and vibrant landscape
of Wonder Green? (2)
iii. Identify the rhyming scheme of the given stanza? (2)

Q-4: a. Fill any four of the blanks in the passage cited below using appropriate transitional devices given in the bar. (4)

As a result which Eventually where In addition First

, we embarked on our journey through the dense forest, sunlight filtered through the canopy.
, the path ahead seemed both mysterious and inviting, making us eager to explore further. , the air was
thick with the earthy scent of damp moss, added to the sense of adventure. , we reached a clearing
where a gentle stream trickled over smooth stones, marking a peaceful pause in our expedition.

b. Attempt any six of the given sentences as per the direction given in the bracket. (6)
i. Sara saw the Prime Minister yesterday. (Future Continuous Tense)
ii. The team worked on the project for three months. (Past Perfect Continuous Tense)
iii. The girl sings beautifully. (Simple Past Tense)
iv. He had to bear all the hardships alone. (Insert Correct Preposition)
v. The planet was moving the sun. (Insert Correct Preposition)
vi. The weather changes frequently here in this town. (Change into Negative)
vii. The assignment has been completed in time. (Change into Interrogative)
viii. The work (finish) in time. (Convert the verb into passive form)

c. Punctuate the following para/line(s):

A candidate is supposed to spot at least six mistakes of punctuation and rewrite the para/lines after correcting
the mistakes. (3)

Well there is still some hope once I’ve got the money together to pay off my parents debt to him – another five or six
years I suppose – that’s definitely what I’ll do that s when I’ll make the big change.

SECTION – C (Marks 20)

Q-5: Write a letter to the Principal of your school requesting him/her to organize a career counselling workshop for students of
Class IX and X. (8)
OR
Write a letter to the Editor to highlight the drawbacks of excessive use of social media by the youth.
Q-6: Write a paragraph of about 80 to 100 words on any ONE of the following topics: (6)
A Memorable Journey
OR
The Role of Technology in Education
Q-7: Write a dialogue between a librarian and a student on ‘The Benefits of Reading’. (6)
OR
Write a dialogue between two friends on ‘The Choice of Career’.