DPT II – SEM II (2020) –English II

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YEAR: DPT Year II, 2020

SUBJECT: English-II
TOPIC: Paragraph writing
SUB-TOPIC: Paragraph writing (Practice in writing)
REFERENCE: College writing skills with reading by John
Langan 7th Edition (2015-2016)

(Sub-theme: Definition)
1. Which of the following parts of a paragraph’s introduction summarizes the overall
main point of the topic, argument or the analysis to follow?

a) hook
b) punctuation
c) topic sentence
d) thesis statement

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)

2. Which of the following are the key characteristics necessary for an effective
writing?

a) Shortsightedness, meaningful, and to the point

b) Unity, coherence and brevity
c) Variety, lengthiness, coherence
d) Unity, coherence and diversity

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
3.
i) Present the final work
ii) Write the rough draft
iii) Gather relevant information (Brainstorm)
iv) Edit and revise
v) Organize into meaningful sequence

The above mentioned are jumbled up steps of writing process. What is the correct sequence
of these steps?
a) i, ii, iii, iv, v
b) v, ii, ii, i, iv
c) iii, v, ii, iv, i
d) ii, i, v, iv, iii

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
4. There are various types of writings. Which of the following is the purpose of
persuasive writing?

a) Convince a reader to agree to your viewpoint

b) Create imaginary world
c) Paint a picture with words
d) Provide arguments for and against any idea

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Types)
5. I push the door open. The bell tinkles, with a soft but shrill ring. A wave of
rubber gloves and disinfectant masked with cheap air freshener washes over me. Chairs
are cluttered in the waiting room of the dentists. A little way forward from where I stand is
a desk. A smiling receptionist sits there. She seems to have been expecting me somehow, as
she indicates to the couches and chairs.

Which of the following options is the type of writing mentioned above?

a) Argumentative
b) Descriptive
c) Expository
d) Narrative

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
6. What are the specific details and evidences in a paragraph such as examples, causes,
reasons, or facts supporting the main idea called?

a) Topic
b) Thesis statement
c) Topic sentence
d) Supporting detail

Answer Key: D
(Sub-theme: Purpose)
7. There are various types of writing. What is the purpose of expository writing?
a) argue
b) describe
c) persuade
d) explain

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Application)
8. A paragraph is effective if it has some particular qualities for example brevity.
Which of the following options can be called the antonym of brevity?

a) conciseness
b) lengthiness
c) bravery
d) width

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
9. What is a key characteristic of a paragraph?

a) It presents a new idea

b) It bores the reader
c) It tells the topic of the essay
d) It gives details about the topic

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Types)
10. Descriptive words like “shiny”, “pleasant”, “clear”, “loud”, “concrete”, “small” are
most commonly found in which type of writing?

a) Persuasive
b) Argumentative
c) Descriptive
d) Discursive

Answer key: C
(Sub-theme: Purpose)
11. The topic sentence is usually written in the beginning of the paragraph. What is the
purpose of topic sentence?

a) It provides supporting details

b) It presents the main idea of the paragraph
c) It bores the reader
d) It gives examples about the topic

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
12. The main idea of the paragraph is the most important part of a paragraph. Most
commonly in which sentence of the paragraph is the main idea usually present?

a) 1st
b) 3rd
c) 4th
d) 5th

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
13. A paragraph is made up of three components. What is the correct sequence of these
three components?

a) Supporting details, concluding sentence, topic sentence

b) Thesis statement, topic sentence, supporting details
c) Topic sentence, supporting details and concluding sentence
d) Supporting details, topic sentence, concluding sentence

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
14. “Therefore”, “thus”, “however”, “moreover” are words that fall under the category
of:
Which of the following options completes the sentence appropriately?

a) Punctuation
b) Preposition
c) Transition word
d) Synonym

Answer key: C
(Sub-theme: Types)
15. Words describing smell, taste, sound etc. are most commonly found in which type of
writing?

e) Persuasive
f) Argumentative
g) Descriptive
h) Discursive

Answer key: C

YEAR: DPT Year II, 2020

SUBJECT: English-II
TOPIC: Essay writing
SUB-TOPIC: Introduction
REFERENCE: College writing skills with reading by John
Langan 7th Edition (2015-2016)

(Sub-theme: Definition)

1. Which of the following parts of an essay’s introduction summarizes the overall main
point of the topic, argument or the analysis to follow?

b) hook
c) punctuation
d) supporting details
e) thesis statement

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Understand)
2. Which of the following restates the controlling idea of an essay?

a) Concluding paragraph
b) Introductory paragraph
c) Supporting paragraph
d) Topic paragraph

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Types)
3. I push the door open. The bell tinkles, with a soft but shrill ring. A wave of rubber
gloves and disinfectant masked with cheap air freshener washes over me. Chairs are
cluttered in the waiting room of the dentists. A little way forward from where I stand is a
desk. A smiling receptionist sits there. She seems to have been expecting me somehow, as
she indicates to the couches and chairs.

The writer has painted a scene with words. Which of the following types of essay does the
given type of paragraph belong to?

a) Argumentative
b) Descriptive
c) Expository
d) Persuasive

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)

4.
I The vegetables were soggy and tasteless.
II The chicken was hard to chew
III The meal was very unpleasant
IV The rolls were rock-hard
V The oil was a bit more than needed

Which of the following options can be used to connect the above given sentences?

a) Hook
b) Topic sentence
c) Transition words
d) Concluding sentence

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)

5.

I He doesn’t know how to read traffic signs

II He doesn’t know how to reverse
III He is a poor driver
IV He won award for his driving skills

Which of the given sentences is an irrelevant detail?

a) I
b) II
c) II
d) IV

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Understand)
6. There are various types of writings. Which of the following is the purpose of
persuasive writing?

e) Convince a reader to agree to your viewpoint

f) Create imaginary world
g) Paint a picture with words
h) Provide arguments for and against any idea

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
7. In the following phrases, one phrase is the main idea and the others are supporting
ideas.

Which of the following is the main idea?

a) heavy traffic
b) bus not on time
c) alarm didn’t go off
d) excuses for being late

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Application)
8. In the following group of sentences, one statement is the main point and the other
statements are supporting points.

Which of the following is the main point?

a) Among teenage girls, gossip contributes to bonding.

b) Political gossip often is leaked to the media
c) In the business world, gossip can provide insights unavailable through official facts and
figures.
d) Gossip takes many forms and serves various purposes.

Answer Key: D
(Sub-theme: Definition)
9. Which of the following is the synonym of the word “brevity”?

b) Bravery
c) Conciseness
d) Lengthiness
e) Monotony

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Types)
10. I looked at the shimmering waters that were calm and tranquil. I looked around and
saw the birds flying high in the sky. The chirping of the birds fell like music on my ears. I
closed my eyes and became aware of everything around me. The sound, the smell, the feel
of the place – I took all in me.

The writer has painted a scene with words. Which of the following types of essay does the
given type of paragraph belong to?

e) Argumentative
f) Descriptive
g) Expository
h) Narrative

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)

I When answering the phone, some people’s first words are “Who’s this?”
II People have terrible telephone manners.
III Some people never bother to identify themselves when calling someone.
IV Some people hang up without even saying goodbye.

11. Which of the given sentences can be called the topic sentence(s)?

a) i
b) ii
c) iii
d) iv

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Understand)
12. Coherence is a trait that has all the sentences.

Which of the following is the best way to define the term “Coherence”?

a) all logically following order

b) all around one main idea
c) that are all about a single idea
d) that are short, precise and clear

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Definition)
13. Which of the following are the key characteristics necessary for an effective writing?

e) Shortsightedness, meaningful, and to the point

f) Unity, coherence and brevity
g) Variety, lengthiness, coherence
h) Unity, coherence and diversity

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
14. “For me, the worst thing about waiting tables is the uniform. All the waiters had to
wear this ugly brown dress. The material was polyester. Sometimes someone you know
comes in. Now I have a job in an office.” This paragraph lacks:
Which of the following options completes the sentence appropriately?

A. Clarity
B. Coherence
C. Brevity
D. Unity

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Types)
15. (X) essay is used to tell a story. There is a logical sequence of events in this type of
essay.
Which of the following types of essay appropriately fills in the blank?

a) Descriptive
b) Persuasive
c) Narrative
d) Expository
Answer Key: C
 YEAR: DPT Year II, 2020
SUBJECT: English-II
TOPIC: CV And Job Application
SUB-TOPIC: -
REFERENCE: English for Undergraduates by D.H. Howe
and et al Edition: 2004

(Sub-theme: Application)
1. “I have a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy. Moreover, I have extensive experience of
giving out trainings and workshops to the physiotherapists from all over Pakistan.”

The above mentioned information is added to the document submitted to apply for a job.
Which of the following is such document?

a) CV
b) Online Job application form
c) Personal information form
d) Cover letter

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
2. What is the purpose of accompanying CV with a cover letter?

a) Cover letter covers the CV

b) Cover letter elaborates everything given on the CV
c) Cover letter emphasizes the points on the CV that are relevant for the job
d) CV and cover letter are always sent in pair

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Purpose)

3. Which of the following is usually the doorway to the interview for a job vacancy?

a) letter of application or cover letter

b) online test result
c) last withdrawn salary
d) last paid utility bill

Answer Key: A
(Sub-theme: Definition)
4. Which of the following is the full form of the abbreviation C.V.?

a) curricula vitae
b) curriculam vitae
c) curriculum vitae
d) curricullum vita

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Understand)
5. In a C.V. the reference of which of the following is inappropriate?

b) Your recent employer’s

c) Your business acquaintance’s
d) Your friend’s
e) Your former colleague’s

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Type)
6. As part of which paragraph of the cover letter should the information such as why you
should be considered for the job vacancy, your past work experience or skills should be
mentioned?

a) first paragraph
b) middle paragraph
c) closing paragraph
d) first paragraph and middle paragraph both

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)

7. When you are asked to submit job application, what should you submit?

a) C.V. and cover letter

b) C.V.
c) Cover letter
d) Query letter

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
8. Which of the following is true about the roles of cover letter and C.V.?
a) They are same
b) They are different
c) They are overlapping
d) They are totally opposite

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Purpose)

9. Which of the following is the primary purpose of sharing your CV in response to a

job vacancy advertisement?

a) Qualify for a job interview

b) Prove your past work experiences
c) Qualify for a job
d) Showcase your skills and achievements

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Definition)
10. In order to present the information required to be written in a cover letter, at least
how many paragraphs are required?

a) one
b) two
c) three
d) six

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Understand)
11. While writing a C.V. it is recommended to use (X) to describe your accomplishments
and achievements.

Which of the following appropriately completely the sentence?

a. strong action verbs

b. adjective
c. adverbs
d. idioms

Answer Key: A
(Sub-theme: Type)

12. In which part of a job application would you find information such as why you are
applying for the job, where you heard of the vacancy or what job title you are applying
for?

a. first paragraph
b. second paragraph
c. middle paragraph
d. closing paragraph

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)

Which of the following options show the most appropriate words to be used in a cover
letter?
13.

a) I demand a justification from your HR team if I am not hired for this job for which I am
so skilled
b) I am highly qualified for the job and therefore am a great candidate for the vacancy
c) I am not sure if I qualify for the job, but I hope that you would consider me for the job
d) Keeping in view my qualification and experience, I believe I fulfill the criteria as
mentioned in the job advertisement

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
In order to identify the efficiency and suitability of a candidate for the advertised job,
which of the following should be first referred to?
14.

a) Cover letter
b) Job interview performance
c) Oral Test marks
d) Psychological assessment

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Purpose)

15. Which of the following options is an appropriate statement for the function of the CV
and cover letter?
a. Their functions are totally opposite
b. Their functions are different from each other
c. CV plays much greater role than CV
d. The roles of both are overlapping

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Definition)
16. At least how many paragraphs does the general layout of a cover letter have?

a. one
b. two
c. three
d. seven

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Understand)
17. Which of the following email addresses is professional and that can be added to a CV?

a) Lifeis short@[Link]
b) Mama’slittleangel@[Link]
c) Coolgirl@[Link]
d) [Link]@[Link]

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Type)

18. Information such as why you should be considered for the job vacancy, your past work
experience or skills should be mentioned in which part of the job application letter

a. first paragraph
b. middle paragraph
c. closing paragraph
d. ending note

Answer Key: B

YEAR: DPT Year II, 2020

SUBJECT: English-II
TOPIC: Translation skills
 SUB-TOPIC: Urdu to English
REFERENCE: Translation Made Easy by Efzal Anware
Mufti Qaumi Kutub Khana) Edition: 3rd

(Sub-theme: Application)

1. What is the appropriate idiomatic translation of the underlined group of words?

‫ایسی بات نہیں ہے کہ ماریہ کی غلطی نہیں ۔ ایک ہاتھ سے تالی نہیں بجتی۔‬

a) It doesn’t take one hand to clap

b) It takes more than one to start a fight
c) It takes two to make a quarrel
d) One person can’t start the fight

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)

2. What is the appropriate idiomatic translation of the underlined group of words?

‫بیٹا محنت کرو ہواۂی قلعے نا بنایا کرو۔‬
a) To make castles in air
b) To construct forts in air
c) To dream of your future
d) To think of your future

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)

3. What is the appropriate translation of the given Urdu sentence?

‫ سال سے رہ رہے ہوں گے۔‬10 ‫تم اگلے سال اس گھر میں‬

a) Next year, you will have been living in this house for ten years.
b) Next year, you would be living in this house for ten years.
c) Next year, you will be living in this house for ten years.
d) Next year, you must have been living in this house for ten years.

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)

4. What is the appropriate translation of the given Urdu sentence?

‫تم فورا اس کمرے سے نکل جاءو۔‬
a) Going out this room now!
b) Should get out this room at once!
c) Get out of this room at once!
d) You will get out this room at once!
Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
5. What is the appropriate translation of the given Urdu sentence?
‫کیا آپ کءع مہینوں سے اسکی مدد کر رہے ہیں؟‬

a) Have you been helping him since many months?

b) Had you been helping him since many months?
c) Have you been helping him for many months?
d) Are you helping him for many months?

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
6. ‫وہ کھانا کھا چکا تھا‬

What is the appropriate translation of the following Urdu sentence?

A. He had had the food.

B. He will have had the food.
C. He have the food.
D. He would have the food

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
7. ‫مجھے اسکول جانا پسند ھے‬

What is the appropriate translation of the following Urdu sentence?

A. I will like going to school.

B. I like going to school.
C. Do I like going to school?
D. I liked going to school.

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
8. ‫میں دو دن سے مسلسل کام کر رھا تھا‬
What is the appropriate translation of the underlined group of words?

A. I had been working constantly for two days.

B. I was working constantly for two days.
C. I have been working constantly for two days.
D. I am working constantly for two days.

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)

9. ‫کرن کو گھر کی صفائ کرنا پسند ھے‬

What is the appropriate translation of the following Urdu sentence?

A. Kiran would like to clean the house.

B. Kiran likes to clean the house.
C. Kiran like to clean the house.
D. Kiran liked to clean the house.

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
10. ‫جب حادثہ ھوا وھ سڑک پار کر رہا تھا‬

What is the appropriate translation of the underlined group of words?

A. He had been crossing road when accident happened.

B. He was crossing road when accident happened.
C. He crossed road when accident happened.
D. He has been crossing road when accident happened.

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)

11. What is the appropriate translation of the given Urdu sentence?

‫کیا گاڈی آنے سے پہلے آپ نے ٹکٹ خرید لیے تھے؟‬

a) Had you bought the tickets before the train arrived?

b) Have you bought the tickets before the train arrived?
c) Did you bought the tickets before the train had arrived?
d) Did you bought the tickets before the train has arrived?

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)

12. What is the appropriate translation of the given Urdu sentence?

‫بچے اپنے کپڑے خراب نہیں کر رہے تھے۔‬

a) Children were not spoiling their cloth

b) Children did not spoil their clothes
c) Children would not be spoiling their clothes
d) Children were not spoiling their clothes

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Application)

13. What is the appropriate translation of the given Urdu sentence?

‫کیا وہ آدھی رات تک کام کر رہا ہوگا؟‬

a) Will he work till midnight?

b) Will he be working from midnight?
c) Will he be working till midnight?
d) Will he work from midnight?

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
14. What is the appropriate translation of the given Urdu sentence?

‫مجھے بہت جلد ہی سب معلوم ہوجایگا۔‬

a) I will be knowing everything very soon
b) Very soon I will come to know everything
c) I should come to know everything very soon
d) Very soon I will come to understand everything

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
15. What is the appropriate translation of the given Urdu sentence?
‫میں اپنا کام مکمل کر چکا ہوں۔‬
a) I will complete my work
b) I would complete my work
c) I has completed my work
d) I have completed my work

Answer Key: D

YEAR: DPT Year II, 2020

SUBJECT: English-II
TOPIC: Study Skills
SUB-TOPIC: Skimming, Scanning and Intensive:

REFERENCE: The Speed reading book by Tony Buzan)

Edition: 2003

(Sub-theme: Definition)
1. “Holding the image of the word or idea clearly in mind, makes the word more likely
to appear more clearly than the surrounding words.”

Which of the following type of reading is the above given instruction for?

a) Scanning
b) Intensive reading
c) Extensive reading
d) Skimming

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Definition)
2. While reading an English practice passage, focusing on grammar, punctuation, and
looking up unknown words is part of which type of reading?

a) Intensive reading
b) Extensive reading
c) Skimming
d) Scanning

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
3. The technique used when going through a newspaper or magazine to quickly get the
main points and skipping over the details is (X).
Which of the following completes the sentence appropriately?

A. Scanning
B. Skipping
C. Skimming
D. Intensive reading

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
4. Which of the following will be considered Intensive reading?

A. Looking up a word in dictionary

B. Reading newspapers
C. Academic report
D. A novel recently published.

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
5. Deep and thorough reading of a contract or any legal paper can be classified as
which type of reading?

A. Extensive reading
B. Scanning
C. Skimming
D. Intensive reading

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Types)
6. One of the reading strategies includes very close accurate reading of a text for
detail. Which of the following is this type of reading strategy?

a) Extensive reading
b) Intensive reading
c) Micro-scoping
d) Scanning
Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Types)
7. Reading a chapter on eye muscles and memorizing the position of each muscle is an
example of which type of reading strategy?

a) Scanning
b) Extensive reading
c) Skimming
d) Intensive reading

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Definition)
8. In skimming, we do which of the following?

A. Read all the text in detail

B. Read the headings, subheadings, charts, graphs, and summary paragraphs
C. Read only the summaries
D. Focus only on the graphic representations

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
9. There are some reading strategies suitable when reading quickly. Which of such
techniques is reading fast to only get the gist of the text?

a) Scanning
b) Intensive reading
c) Browsing
d) Skimming

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Application)
10. There are various reading strategies including scanning and skimming. “Looking up
a word in a dictionary” is an example of which reading strategy?

a) Skimming
b) Skipping
c) Scanning
d) Extensive reading

Answer Key: C
(Sub-theme: Application)
11. People generally read newspaper by just moving their eyes over the text quickly to
get an overall understanding of the text. This way of reading newspaper is an example of
which reading strategy?

a) Skimming
b) Scanning
c) Intensive reading
d) Extensive reading
Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
12. Which of the following you do when you skim read?

a) Read all the text in detail

b) Read the headings, subheadings, charts, graphs, and summary paragraphs
c) Read only the middle part of the text
d) Focus on only the pictures

Answer Key: B

Sub-theme: Types)
13. Which is a reading strategy that involves reader reading a text thoroughly to get a
deep understanding of it?

a) Extensive reading
b) Skimming
c) Scanning
d) Intensive reading

Answer Key: D

Sub-theme: Types)
14. Which is a reading strategy that involves reader reading a text superficially to get a
general idea of the text?

a) Extensive reading
b) Skimming
c) Scanning
d) Intensive reading
Answer Key: B
(Sub-theme: Definition)
15. Scanning and skimming are two of the fast reading strategies. Which of the
following is the basic definition of scanning?

a) Reading to find specific information

b) Reading to get the gist of the text
c) Reading for pleasure
d) Reading for analysis

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
16. While reading a newspaper in a hurry, which of the following reading techniques do
you follow?

A. Skimming
B. Scanning
C. Intensive reading
D. Extensive reading

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
17. Skim reading is one of the speed reading strategies. What is the purpose of skim
reading?

a) To memorize the passage

b) To get an overview of a passage before you read it in detail
c) To understand the passage in detail
d) To write the name of the author of the passage

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
18. Skimming and scanning are two types of fast reading strategies. Which of the
following key points best defines skimming?

a) Detailed reading of the text

b) Reading to enjoy
c) Reading to locate specific information in the text
d) Reading to get the gist of the text

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Application)
19. “My friend gave me this book on Physiology. He said that this book would be of
great help during exams. He was right. I am making notes from this book now.”

The above-mentioned sentences are taken from a conversation of a student of DPT and his
classmate. What kind of reading is the student supposed to do while making notes?

e) Extensive reading
f) Skimming
g) Scanning
h) Intensive reading

Answer Key: D

Sub-theme: Types)
20. Which of the following types of reading is a speed-reading strategy that involves
more searching than reading?

a) Extensive reading
b) Skimming
c) Scanning
d) Intensive reading

Answer Key: C

Sub-theme: Types)
21. Which of the following types of reading strategy that involves reading to understand
a text deeply and fully?

a) Extensive reading
b) Skimming
c) Scanning
d) Intensive reading

Answer Key: D

YEAR: DPT Year II, 2020

SUBJECT: English-II
TOPIC: Study Skills
 SUB-TOPIC: Extensive and Intensive/ speed reading

REFERENCE: Teaching by Principles (An interactive

approach to language pedagogy) Edition: 2nd

(Sub-theme: Definition)
1. Which of the following is an inappropriate technique for speed reading?
b) Avoid making regressions when reading a text
c) Avoid sub-vocalization
d) Relax as it enhances concentration
e) Read out loud in front of a mirror

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Definition)
2. Which of the following is recommended to increase concentration during reading?
a) Avoid making regressions when reading a text
b) Avoid sub-vocalization
c) Relax
d) Read out loud in front of a mirror

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
3. Reading about world history, the oldest civilization, and the world greatest leaders
to enhance one’s knowledge is which type of reading?

a) Intensive reading
b) Extensive reading
c) Skimming
d) Scanning

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
4. Which of the following is an example of extensive reading?

A. Reading financial report

B. Reading a novel
C. Reading business and travel brochures
D. Reading a contract

Answer Key: B
(Sub-theme: Type)
5. Reading about the latest celebrity news for fun is which type of reading?

e) Intensive reading
f) Extensive reading
g) Skimming
h) Scanning

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Type)
6. Which type of reading is recommended to get information but also have fun?

i) Intensive reading
j) Extensive reading
k) Skimming
l) Scanning

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
7. Reading about the latest mobile trends on websites and in magazine for fun is which
type of reading?

m) Intensive reading
n) Extensive reading
o) Skimming
p) Scanning

Answer Key: B
(Sub-theme: Definition)
8. Which of the following best describes extensive reading?

a) Reading to get the main idea of the text only

b) Reading usually longer text for pleasure
c) In-depth and close reading of the text
d) Microscopic reading of the text
Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
9. What is meant by good reading speed?

a) More words read per minute and comprehension

b) More words read per minute
c) Comprehension
d) Comprehension of difficult words

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
10. Which reading strategy is used to obtain a general understanding of a subject, and
includes reading longer texts as well as other books like business books for pleasure?

A. Extensive reading
B. Skimming
C. Scanning
D. Intensive reading

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
11. “Reading a newly launched fiction novel for enjoyment is an example of (X) whereas
reading a contract before signing it is an example of (X).”

Which of the following pairs appropriately fills the blank?

a) extensive, intensive
b) scanning, skimming
c) skimming, scanning
d) intensive, extensive

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
12. There are many techniques which can increase the reading speed. Which of the
following is an example of these techniques?

a) Mentally hear the words

b) Mentally hear the words and read them aloud too
c) Don’t mentally “hear” the words
d) Read only one word at a time

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Types)
13. There are a few reading strategies one of which can be used to obtain a general
understanding of a subject and usually includes reading longer texts for pleasure. Which
type of reading is this reading strategy?

a) Skimming
b) Scanning
c) Intensive reading
d) Extensive reading

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Types)
14. Reading a novel while sitting in the waiting area is what type of reading strategy?

a) Scanning
b) Skimming
c) Micro-scoping
d) Extensive reading

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Definition)
15. During fast reading, our eyes physically group together how many words?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Types)
16. Which of the following types of reading is reading for fun and enjoyment?

a) Extensive reading
b) Skimming
c) Scanning
d) Intensive reading

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Types)
17. Which of the following types of reading is done when reading comic books and
horror novels?

a) Extensive reading
b) Skimming
c) Scanning
d) Intensive reading

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Definition)
18. Which of the following during reading enhances concentration?

A. Being relaxed
B. Standing up
C. Moving the eyes faster
D. Setting a time limit

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
19. (X) is to be avoided if one wants to read the text quickly.

Which of the following completes the sentence?

a) Relaxation
b) Sub-vocalization
c) Time limit
d) Good use of light

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
20. (X) is to be followed if one wants to read the text quickly.
Which of the following completes the sentence?

a) Lying posture
b) Sub-vocalization
c) Time limit
d) Regression

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
21. Reading a random articles on the recent medical trends in your leisure time to have
fun is (X) reading.

Which of the following completes the sentence?

a) Extensive reading
b) Skimming
c) Scanning
d) Intensive reading

Answer Key: A

YEAR: DPT Year II, 2020

SUBJECT: English-II
TOPIC: Study Skills
SUB-TOPIC: Summary writing

REFERENCE: English for Undergraduates by D.H. Howe

and et al (Edition: 2004)

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
1. Let’s suppose you are asked to give a summarized narration of a board meeting, what
should you mention?

b) Boring parts of the meeting

c) Key discussions and decisions
d) All discussion, side talk and casual remarks.
e) Attendees’ spoken words

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
2. Generally, the length of a précis should be (X) the original text.
Which of the following options completes sentence mentioned above?

f) same as of
g) one-third
h) one quarter
i) half

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
3. The key point that classifies a précis from paraphrase is that (X)

Which of the following options completes sentence mentioned above?

a. a précis focuses on only the core contents of the original passage

b. paraphrase focuses on the heart of the passage
c. précis is the same as the original text but in simpler and different words
d. paraphrase is one-third of the passage

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
4. One of the uses of précis writing is (X).

Which of the following options completes sentence mentioned above?

a) preventing plagiarism
b) giving you an ability to paraphrase a text.
c) teaching you speed reading.
d) teaching you how to elaborate the central idea.

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Definition)
5. Which of the following is a clear, concise, orderly summary of the contents of a piece
of writing?

a) memo
b) report
c) minutes of meeting
d) précis

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Application)
6. When writing a précis, which of the following key points should be kept in mind?

a) Précis doesn’t express the original idea.

b) Précis has contents in the same order as in the original text.
c) Précis expresses author’s secondary idea.
d) Precis should always be written in first person singular

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)

7. In order to avoid plagiarizing a text, a student used (X) technique. As part of this
technique he presented the same information present in the original text in a passage 1/3rd
of the original text in length.

Which of the following options completes sentence mentioned above?

a) Plagiarism
b) Paraphrase
c) Resume
d) Precis

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Definition)
8. Which of the following can be classified as the characteristic of a précis?

a) It is always started highlighting the most important point of the text.

b) It pulls the reader to the text.
c) It narrates the writer’s text in simpler and fewer words.
d) It grabs the reader’s attention

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Definition)
9. When you are restating the writer’s ideas using your own words, you are (X).
Which of the following options completes the sentence appropriately?

a) précising
b) plagiarizing
c) paraphrasing
d) editing
Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
10. “He went to his uncle’s house. He wanted to talk to him. He knocked at the door. His
uncle called him from inside. He turned the doorknob and walked in. Upon seeing his uncle
at the study table, he pulled a chair from the corner and sat across him. He then shared his
ideas with him; to which his uncles replied. This went on for an hour.”

Which of the following is the most appropriate summary of the above given sentences?

a) He went to his uncle’s house and talked to him

b) He went to his uncle’s house and then to his study room
c) He went to his uncle’s house and stayed there for an hour without talking about anything
d) He went to his uncle’s house to talk about a lot of things.

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
11. Which of the following is the main idea or topic sentence?

a) The man doesn’t use his turn signals.

b) The man drives too fast down narrow residential streets.
c) The man overspeeds
d) The man is an unsafe driver.

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Application)
12. Which of the following parts of the original passage are to be excluded when writing a
summary?

a) examples
b) supporting details
c) main ideas
d) author’s original words

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
13. Which of the following can be a benefit of learning the skill of summary writing?

a) Improves writing
b) Improves English language
c) Helps narrate the text
 d) Helps avoid plagiarism

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
14. Uses of précis writing are numerous. Out of all, one is given below.

Which of the following is the use of summary writing?

a) preventing plagiarism
b) giving you an ability to paraphrase a text.
c) teaching you speed reading.
d) teaching you how to elaborate the central idea.

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Definition)

15. When writing a précis, which of the following key points should be kept in mind?

a) The summarized passage is of the same length.

b) Précis doesn’t express the original idea.
c) Improve your handwriting
d) Précis has contents in the same order as in the original text.

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Application)

[Link] are so rarely rabid that a person has a better chance of catching rabies from a cow
than from a bat.
[Link], in spite of their bad reputation, are not a danger to human beings.
[Link] are afraid of humans and do their best to stay away from them.
[Link] movie vampires, bats do not bite people unless frightened or under attack.

16. Which of the given sentences can be called the best sentence to be mentioned in a
summary?

a) i
b) ii
c) iii
d) iv

Answer Key: B
(Sub-theme: Definition)
17. Which of the following reflects précis?

a) It incorporates the elaboration of the central idea.

b) It incorporates the core idea of the original text and it has its own standing.
c) Précis expresses author’s neglected ideas.
d) Precis is exact words of the author

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
18. When writing a summary, it is necessary to summarize the supporting details and
express them in the most concise manner.

Which of the following is the most appropriately summarized sentence?

a) Students stay in touch with friends through facebook and e-mail

b) Students do much of their research on the Internet.
c) Students have practical uses for computers.
d) Students create PowerPoint Presentations.

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
19. Which of the following is the primary difference between paraphrase and précis?

a) a précis focuses on only the core contents of the original passage

b) paraphrase focuses on the heart of the passage
c) précis is the same as the original text but in simpler and different words
d) paraphrase is one-third of the passage

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Purpose)

20. What is the purpose of summarizing the text?

a) It helps reduce plagiarism

b) It elaborates the main idea
c) It improves vocabulary
d) It creates interest in the text

Answer Key: A
(Sub-theme: Purpose)
21. Which of the following can be used to present the author’s ideas in the text through
different words and of length 1/3rd the original text?

a) paraphrase
b) plagiarism
c) elaboration
d) precis

Answer Key: D

YEAR: DPT Year II, 2020

SUBJECT: English-II
TOPIC: Academic skills:
SUB-TOPIC: Letter/Memo writing
REFERENCE: Effective Business Communication by Herta
A Murphy and et al)Edition: 7th

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
1. The purpose of a memo is (X).

Which of the following options completes the sentence appropriately?

A. internal use
B. legal use
C. external use
D. formal use

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Type)
2. If a letter is sent to (X), it will be considered a formal letter.

Which of the following appropriately fills in the blank?

b) a relative
c) an editor of a newspaper
d) a friend
e) your mother

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Types)
3. (X) letter and formal letter can be considered as synonym.
Which of the following appropriately fills in the blank?

a. personal
b. business
c. academic
d. commercial

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
4. What type of punctuation mark is used in salutation of a formal letter? ,

a. colon
b. full-stop
c. semi-colon
d. hyphen

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Definition)

5. The reference initials in a memo denote the names of the person who is the (X).

Which of the following options completes the sentence appropriately?

A. Receiver of the memo

B. Writer of the memo
C. Deliverer of the memo
D. Typist of the memo

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)

6. What does Dear Sir/ Madam in a letter denote?

a. salutation
b. heading
c. closing
d. subject line

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Evaluation)

7. If you are writing a letter to your friend, how will you address him?
a. Dear, Michael
b. Dear Michael
c. Michael
d. Mr. Michael

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
8. What part of letter does the address belong to?

a. body
b. subject line
c. heading
d. closing

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Definition)
9. What is the correct sequence of the parts of a letter?

a. Heading, body, salutation

b. Body, salutation, signature
c. Salutation, complementary close, signature
d. Heading, complementary close, salutation

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
10. (X) denotes the closing of a letter used when the writer of the letter knows the name
of the receiver.
Which of the following appropriately fills in the blank?

a. Yours sincerely,
b. Your’s sincerely,
c. Your’s faithfully,
d. Yours faithfully,

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
11. Memorandum is a form of written communication within the organization. What is the
use of a memo?

a) external
b) informal
c) internal
d) general

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Type)
12. “In friendly letters, only (X) address is present.”

Which of the following appropriately fills in the blank?

a. Inside
b. Permanent
c. Return
d. Temporary

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Definition)
13. What is the address of the person writing the letter called?

a) Postal address
b) Return address
c) Inside address
d) Email address

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
14. Which of the following is the address of receiver of the letter?

a. Postal address
b. Return address
c. Inside address
d. Fax address

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Types)
15. (X) letter and formal letter can be considered as synonym.

Which of the following appropriately fills in the blank?

a. personal
b. business
c. academic
d. commercial

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
16. (X) are the main parts of a heading of a memo.

Which of the following options completes the sentence appropriately?

A. TO:, FROM:, FOR:, DATE:

B. TO:, FROM:, DATE:, SUBJECT:
C. TO:, FROM:, DOB:, TITLE:
D. TO:. DOB:, TITLE;

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Evaluation)
17. “Dear Sir/ Madam is an example of (X).”

Which of the following appropriately fills in the blank?

A. salutation
B. heading
C. closing
D. subject line

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Definition)
18. What is the correct sequence of the parts of a letter?

a. Heading, body, salutation

b. Body, salutation, signature
c. Salutation, complementary close, signature
d. Heading, complementary close, salutation

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Definition)
19. Date mentioned on the letter is (X).

Which of the following appropriately fills in the blank?

A. the date the letter is written on.

B. the date the letter will be received.
C. the date the person needs to reply on.
D. the date the requested action is to be taken on

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
20. What is the correct way to write the complimentary close?

a. Yours faithfully,
b. Your faithfully,
c. Your’s faithfully,
d. You’re faithfully,

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Purpose)

21. (X) is an important form of business communication within the company whereas
(Y) is an important form of business communication outside the company.

Which of the following options completes the sentence appropriately?

a. Memo, letter
b. Letter, memo
c. Minutes of meeting, memo
d. Memo, Minutes of meeting

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Type)
22. Cover letter is an example of which type of letter?

a. formal
b. informal
c. formal and informal
d. semi-formal

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Types)
23. (X) letter and formal letter can be considered as synonym.

Which of the following appropriately fills in the blank?

a. personal
b. business
c. academic
d. commercial

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
24. Which of the following is present in a typical memo?

a) Header and message

b) Message and complimentary close
c) Salutation and complimentary close
d) Time and date

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Application)
25. Be precise, concise, clear and to the point when writing (X).

Which of the following appropriately fills in the blank?

a. business letter
b. informal letter
c. monologues
d. reported speech

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Evaluation)

26. Which of the following is the salutation of a formal or official letter?

a. Mr. Sir/ Mrs. Madam

b. Sir/Madam
c. Dearest Sir/Madam
d. Respected Sir/Madam

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Evaluation)
27. In a formal or semi-formal letter, four lines are left between the closing and the sender's
name for which of the following?

a. sender’s handwritten name

b. sender’s signature
c. remarks for the receiver
d. sender’s designation

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
28. What part of letter does the date belong to?

a. heading
b. body
c. subject line
d. closing

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Definition)
29. In a closing of a business letter, (X) and there is (X) at the end.

Which of the following appropriately fills in the blank?

a. the first letter of each word is capitalized, period

b. the first letter of the first word is capitalized, comma
c. the first letter of each word is capitalized, comma
d. the first word is capitalized, semi-colon

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
30. If you don’t know the name of the person, end the letter using the words (X), but if
you know the name of the person end the letter by writing (X).

Which of the following appropriately fills in the blank?

a. Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully,

b. Your’s faithfully, Your’s sincerely,
c. Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely,
d. Your’s sincerely, Your’s faithfully,

Answer Key: C

YEAR: DPT Year II, 2020

SUBJECT: English-II
TOPIC: Academic skills:
SUB-TOPIC: Minutes of meeting
 REFERENCE: Effective Business Communication by Herta
A Murphy and et al)Edition: 7th

(Sub-theme: Definition)
1. (X) indicates is a list of items needed to be discussed at a formal meeting.

Which of the following options completes the sentence appropriately?

a) Objections to the previous minutes of meeting

b) Meeting plan
c) Minutes of meeting
d) Agenda

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Purpose)

2. Which of the following is generally the focus behind writing the minutes of meeting?

A. To serve as record of company’s progress

B. To list down every employee’s salary and their job title
C. To serve as record of agreed actions to be taken
D. To serve as a transcript of what is said in the meeting

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
3. Writing which of the following as part of minutes of meeting is a bad practice?

A. Key points discussed and decisions made

B. Attendees’ names
C. Agenda of the meeting
D. Individual attendee’s every word spoken by him/her

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Definition)
4. (X) are the permanent record of what was discussed and decided in a meeting for
future reference.

Which of the following options completes the sentence appropriately?

A. Agendas
B. Minutes of meeting
C. Schedules
D. Notes of meeting

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
5. If you are writing minutes of meeting as well as a letter to your friend inviting him for
holidays, how the tone of the two letters would be?

A. same
B. similar
C. different
D. identical

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)

6. What is the right time to distribute minutes of meeting?

A. the first Monday after the meeting

B. as soon as possible after the meeting ends
C. the beginning of the following meeting
D. the time when the meeting is adjourned

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Definition)
7. Which of the following does the minutes of meeting contain?

A. agenda
B. program schedule steps
C. name of the in-charge of the institute
D. total duration of the meeting (in minutes)

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
8. Which of the following is the tone of minutes of meeting?

A. personal
B. impersonal
C. semi-personal
D. friendly

Answer Key: B
(Sub-theme: Application)
9. With what information do the minutes of meeting generally end?

A. time when meeting was started

B. attendees’ list
C. decision’s taken during the meeting
D. time when meeting was adjourned

Answer Key: D

YEAR: DPT Year II, 2020

SUBJECT: English-II
TOPIC: Presentation skills
SUB-TOPIC: Personality development (emphasis on
content, style and pronunciation)
REFERENCE: Effective Business Communication by Herta
A Murphy and et al)Edition: 7th

(Sub-theme: Evaluation)
1. “Presentation is an oral activity that uses a visual medium to discuss new ideas and
information with a specific audience in a persuasive and convincing manner.”

What is usually the most commonly used “visual medium” for presentations?

E. handouts
F. flipchart
G. videos
H. PowerPoint presentation

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
2. The body language indicates which of the following?

A. Action
B. Confidence
C. Capability
D. Intelligence
Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Understand)
3. What is most difficult part of a presentation?

A. starting the presentation

B. making smooth transitions
C. handling the audience
D. handling the questions

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Application)
4. Which of the following options shows the words used by the presenter in the middle of
the presentation?

E. Good morning everyone!

F. Let’s move to the next point.
G. The topic of our today’s talk is…
H. That’s all for today’s discussion

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
5. “Good morning everyone!” is a phrase that is used in (X) part of the presentation.

Which of the following options completes the given sentence?

I. Beginning
J. Middle
K. End
L. Middle and End

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Evaluation)
6. Which of the following is the best type of visual aid to be used as part of professional
presentations?

a) PowerPoint Presentation
b) Flipchart
c) Audio-clips
d) Videos

Answer Key: A
(Sub-theme: Purpose)
7. What role does the presenter of a presentation while presenting a topic to the
audience?

a) Advocate of the information

b) Deliverer of the information
c) medium of the information
d) supporter of the information

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Understand)
8. Every presentation has three major elements. They are:

Which of the following completes the sentence above?

a) PowerPoint presentation, visual aid and flip chart

b) Presenter, audience, specific content or objective to be achieved.
c) Presenter, audience, questions and answers session.
d) Visual aid, presenter and laptop

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
9. “So here are the figures that show the prevalence of this condition in Pakistan.”

Which of the following parts of presentation may the speaker most likely say these words
in?

a) Beginning
b) Middle
c) End
d) Middle and End

Answer Key: B

(Sub-theme: Application)
10. “That’s all from my side. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask”

Which of the following parts of presentation may the speaker most likely say these words
in?

a) Beginning
b) Middle
c) End
d) Middle and End

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Evaluation)
11. What is the generally correct format of a presentation?

a) Presenter shares the information with the audience which sits through the delivery without
interrupting the presenter. When the presenter completes his or her part, the audience is invited
to ask questions or seek clarifications.
b) The audience tells what they don’t know about the topic in discussion and then the presenter
delivers the information answering their questions.
c) The audience and the presenter bounce off ideas about the topic and share their experiences
in relation to the topic.
d) The audience starts the questions-and-answers session and then the presenter starts
discussing the topic

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Purpose)
12. Every presentation has three essential elements without which the presentation cannot
be delivered. They are (X).

Which of the following options completes the sentence appropriately?

a) Presenter, audience, specific content or objective to be achieved.

b) PowerPoint presentation, visual aid and flip chart
c) Presenter, audience, questions and answers session.
d) Visual aid, presenter and laptop

Answer Key: A

(Sub-theme: Understand)
13. Which of the following types of communication does a presentation belong to?

a) written
b) non-verbal
c) oral
d) visual

Answer Key: C

(Sub-theme: Application)
14. “Presentation is an oral activity that uses a visual medium to discuss new ideas and
information with a specific audience in a persuasive and convincing manner.”
What is usually the most commonly used “visual medium” for presentations?

a) handouts
b) flipchart
c) videos
d) PowerPoint presentation

Answer Key: D

(Sub-theme: Application)
15. “Let’s see the statistics now” is a phrase that is used in (X) part of the presentation.

Which of the following options completes the given sentence?

a) Beginning
b) Middle
c) End
d) Middle and End

Answer Key: B

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