‫رٹیمک‪،‬افیاے‪،‬یباے‪،‬یباکم‪،‬اےڈی‪،‬یباسیےکامتمسیگرپیپزوبیاسٹئ‪Mr Pakistani‬رپےساحلصرکںی‬

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‫‪1424( : English- II‬وکڈ)‬ ‫وکرس‪/‬وکڈ‪:‬‬

‫‪Spring 2025‬‬ ‫رٹسمس‪:‬‬

‫یباے‪/‬اوسییساٹیڈرگی‬ ‫الکس‪:‬‬

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Assignment 2

Q.1.

Refer to Unit 5 of your study guide. Select a Compare and Contrast Essay from a newspaper or a
magazine. Then do the following:
(i) Identify/highlight 10 sentences in the essay that show comparison and 10 that show contrast (Highlight
‘compare” sentences in blue, and ‘contrast’ sentences in yellow).
(ii) Paste the screenshot / image of the essay with highlighted sentences in your assignment.
(iii) Also write the sentences separately under the relevant headings.

Answer:

(i) & (ii): Please insert here a screenshot or image of a compare and contrast essay with highlighted sentences.
Use blue color for comparison sentences and yellow for contrast sentences. This part needs to be completed
manually by the student.

(iii) Sentences from the Essay:

Compare (Blue):

1. Both urban and rural schools aim to educate children.

2. Similarly, teachers in both settings are committed to student success.
3. Like cities, villages have started to adopt digital learning tools.
4. Both types of schools follow a national curriculum.
5. Students in cities and villages share a desire to succeed.
6. In both cases, parents value good education.
7. Urban and rural institutions offer extracurricular activities.
8. Teachers in both areas face challenges.
9. Students from both environments participate in board exams.
10. Both communities emphasize discipline in schools.

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Contrast (Yellow):

1. Urban schools have better infrastructure, whereas rural schools often lack basic facilities.
2. Teachers in cities are usually more qualified than those in villages.
3. City students use technology more frequently, unlike village students.
4. Urban schools charge higher fees, while rural schools are mostly free.
5. Rural students walk miles to school, whereas city students take buses.
6. In villages, classes are often held in open spaces, unlike in cities.
7. City schools offer more subject choices, while rural schools offer fewer.
8. Rural parents are less involved compared to city parents.
9. City schools provide better career counseling than rural ones.
10. Students in urban schools have access to online libraries, unlike rural students.

Q.2.

Refer to Unit 6 of your study guide. Provide a list of 10 things we read such as newspapers, billboards,
etc, and supply two reasons for each of them as to why we read them.

Answer:

Thing We Read Reason 1 Reason 2

Newspapers To stay informed To improve English skills
Billboards To see promotions/ads To get directions or public messages
Textbooks To study lessons To prepare for exams
Magazines To get entertainment To follow fashion and trends
Menus To choose food items To know prices and meal options
Instructions Manuals To operate devices correctly To avoid misuse or damage
Street Signs For safety and directions To follow traffic rules

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Thing We Read Reason 1 Reason 2

Emails To read updates from others For business or formal communication
Labels on Products To know ingredients To check expiry/manufacturing details
Social Media Posts For news and memes To stay connected with others

Q.3.

Write the implied meaning of the following sentences:

(i) Some people always seem to be on their phones, even during meetings.
Answer: They are addicted to their phones and not paying attention.

(ii) I didn’t realize how quickly you could finish the project. It's like you've not even slept on the weekend.
Answer: You worked extremely fast, possibly sacrificing your rest.

(iii) She always seems to have the perfect solution, even when the problem hasn’t been explained.
Answer: She is very smart and intuitive.

(iv) My boss manages to find the time for everything, even when it seems impossible.
Answer: My boss is very efficient and well-organized.

(v) My mother must be looking at the door.

Answer: She is expecting someone to arrive.

(vi) I have to accompany my mother to her school.

Answer: It is my duty or responsibility to help her.

(vii) Her teacher is very happy with her.

Answer: She is doing very well in studies or behavior.

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(viii) So many people have never gathered in our street before.

Answer: Something unusual or important is happening.

(ix) I’m sure you’ll figure out a solution, considering how you found one the last time.
Answer: You are capable and have solved problems before.

(x) Dark clouds are gathering fast in the sky, and it is getting darker every minute.
Answer: It is going to rain very soon.

Q.4.

Refer to Unit 8. What are connotative and denotative meanings? Supply ten words with positive
denotative but negative connotative meanings. Explain both types of meanings of each word with the help
of example sentences.

Answer:

Denotative meaning is the dictionary or literal meaning of a word.

Connotative meaning is the emotional, cultural, or implied meaning beyond the literal one.

Word Denotative Sentence Connotative Sentence

Skinny The cat is skinny. You are too skinny; you look sick.
Cheap This shirt is cheap and affordable. He gave a cheap excuse to avoid work.
Curious The child is curious about science. Don't be so curious about my personal life.
Proud She is proud of her achievements. He is too proud to accept help.
Confident He gave a confident presentation. She is over-confident and doesn’t listen to others.
Stubborn He is stubborn about his beliefs. You’re too stubborn to admit you were wrong.
Youthful He has a youthful energy. She dresses too youthful for her age.
Frugal He is frugal with his spending. He’s so frugal it’s embarrassing.

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Bold She made a bold move. That dress is too bold for this event.
Determined She is determined to pass the exam. He’s so determined, it becomes annoying.

Q.5.

What are the benefits of a newspaper? Which English newspapers do you usually read? Why are most of
the papers abolishing print and preferring to go online? What makes them survive in the market despite
the excess of TV channels and the onslaught of social media platforms?

Answer:

Benefits of Reading Newspapers:

1. Newspapers provide daily updates about local, national, and international events.
2. They improve reading skills and vocabulary.
3. Editorials help readers build analytical and critical thinking.
4. Job ads and classifieds are useful for employment seekers.
5. Newspapers are a trusted source of news compared to social media.

English Newspapers I Read:

 Dawn – because it offers credible journalism and balanced views.

 The News International – for its coverage of political and social issues.

Why Most Newspapers are Going Online:

 Online news is instant and can be updated frequently.

 Digital format reduces printing and distribution costs.
 People prefer reading news on mobile devices.
 Environmental concerns encourage paperless news.

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Survival Despite TV & Social Media:

 Newspapers are considered more trustworthy and fact-checked.

 They offer in-depth analysis, unlike TV which gives headlines.
 Educated readers and professionals still prefer newspapers.
 Archival value and research material make newspapers long-lasting.

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