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Passage for Reading & Comprehension: All mankind is from Adam and Adam was created from dust. The noblest of you in Allah’s sight is the most God-fearing. An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab; a white has no superiority over a black, no black have any superiority over a white, except by piety and good action. I, therefore, crush under my feet all the false claims to greatness and superiority founded on blood or wealth. “Every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly.”

1. “All mankind is from Adam and Adam was created from dust”. The above-cited sentence from the above passage gives a sense of ___ of mankind. Humility

2. “The noblest of you in Allah’s sight is the most God-fearing”. The underlined word “God-fearing” means _____? One who fears God

3. The underlined word “mankind” refers to _____? The human race means نسل انسانی

Mankind means بنی نوع انسان

4. The underlined sentence briefly means _____? All human beings are equal creatures of Allah

5. It appears from the passage that the people of all races and colours are equal except piety and good action the denote _____? God-fearing and virtue

6. How many kinds of people bare mentioned in the first paragraph? Five

7. Words “crush under my feet” ______? Pronouns null and void

8. The underlined word “mankind” is noun and means all humans. Its nearest synonym (other word) is ____? Humanity means انسانیت

Mankind means انسانیت

9. The underlined word “blood” means _____? Family origins means خاندانی ماخذ

Blood means خاندانی ماخذ

10. Synonyms (other word) of “brotherhood” nearest in meaning is _____? Fraternity means بھائی چارہ

Brotherhood means بھائی چارہ

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Passage for Reading & Comprehension: Worldly greatness, glamour, pomp and show and power and pelf are all short-lived and subject to decay. Physical beauty is but skin deep, worldly power is mutable and transferable; wealth is a temporary asset and money changes hands, goes person to person, and both are as volatile and uncertain as the summer rain. Some people move their old dwelling places by virtue of changing living conditions and in search of change and improved means of living. Many stick to their old dwelling places and styles of life. However, there are people who greatly affected by the changing social conditions and move to other places in search of better livelihood. Things keep on changing and some of them leave indelible imprints on the minds of the people. Despite constant or recurrent changes, it is a noble character that maintains its integrity and steadfastness for quite some time. The men of upright character enjoy good reputation and real peace of mind. They are held high. During their lifetime they deserve tribute. When they are no more, they deserve homage. Their adherents and fans write eulogies in recognition of their good deeds and brilliant achievements. In this way, they become immortal souls, paragons of noble character and living examples of professions and actions. They are the people who enjoy a short sojourn on the earth and eternal life in the Hereafter.

1. “Beauty is but skin deep” is ______? A proverb

2. Words “The summer rain” are used as a _______? Comparison

3. Underlined word “indelible” means ______? Permanent means مستقل

Indelible means انمٹ

4. Words “profession and actions” ______? Are antonyms of each other in meanings

5. The underlined word “volatile” means _______? Easily changeable means آسانی سے بدلنے والا

Volatile means اتار چڑھاؤ

6. The underlined phrase “by virtue of” means ______? By means of or because of something means کسی چیز کے ذریعہ یا اس کی وجہ سے

By virtue of means کی فضیلت سے      

7. The underlined phrase “for quite some time” means ______? For a long time means ایک طویل وقت کے لئے

For quite some time means کافی عرصے سے

8. The most important word used in the second paragraph is ______? Character

9. The underlined word “a short sojourn” means _______? A temporary stay

10. The passage has been composed in _______? Present Indefinite Tense

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Passage for Reading & Comprehension: The textbooks equip our new generation with knowledge, skill and ability to face the challenges of new millennium in the fields of Science, Technology and Humanities. The textbooks are also aimed at inculcating the ingredients of universal brotherhood and to reflect the valiant deeds of our forebears and portray the illuminating patterns of our rich heritage and tradition. To accomplish this noble task, a team of educationists, experts, working teachers and committee of friends have been constituted which incessantly endeavour to develop, test and improve content and design of the textbooks on the basis of the feedback. The present intellectual product has been presented with joint efforts of the team to project the aforementioned assignment in its true perspective. It is expected that the discerning parents, learned, teachers and concerned citizens will go through it and offer their valuable opinions to the Board for bringing about improvement in the next edition.

1. How many subjects or disciplines of education and learning are mentioned in the first paragraph? Three 

2. What is meaning of the underlined word millennium? A period of 1000 years

3. Which one of the following options is the purpose or object of the author for writing this passage? Informative

4. Other word (synonym) of forebears is _____? Ancestors

Forebears means آباؤ اجداد

Ancestors means آباؤ اجداد

5. Textbook is ______? A book that teaches a particular subject and that is used especially in schools and colleges

6. The underlined word “accomplish” means _____? Achieve

Accomplish means پورا کرنا

Achieve means پورا کرنا

7. The underlined word “incessantly” means _____? Constantly

Incessantly means لگاتار

Constantly means لگاتار

8. The underlined words “It is expected” form a simple sentence. From grammar point of view, it is in _____? Passive voice

9. How many sorts of persons are mentioned in passage (one kind of person is mentioned twice)? Six

10. The most important word in the passage is _____? Textbooks

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Passage for Reading & Comprehension: Allah has created tens of millions of humanity. Of them, scores take birth with passion of selfless service to humanity. They are born to great mothers who bring up, groom and teach them good morals. Such altruists are pride of their families, communities and nations. They live for others. They serve human beings above self regardless of letter’s colour, caste, creed, nationality and geographically remote areas. Such noble people exist on the earth for a sojourn but they leave behind indelible impression on minds of their compatriots. They are no longer with us yet sweet memories and warmth of their altruism, their empathy for their people’s sincere fellow feelings keep up reminding of their nobility, humility and selfishness. Our hearts are such people’s abodes and our minds havens of memories of their noble deeds and great achievements, as long as we survive. Most of such great souls are no more with us yet echoes of their talks, heartfelt words, words of sympathy and deeds of generosity resound in our minds forever.

1. “Tens of millions” means? Countless

Tens of millions means دسیوں لاکھوں

Countless means بے شمار

2. “Scores” means? Very many

Scores means بہت زیادہ

Very many means بہت زیادہ

3. The underlined word “born” is third form of verb ______? Bear

4. The underlined word “latter” as a word/part of speech is _____? Adjective

5. Antonym of the underlined word “noble” is ______? Ignoble

Noble means بزرگ ۔ شریف

Ignoble means ناگوار

6. The underlined word “sojourn” means ______? A temporary stay

Sojourn means قیام

A temporary stay means ایک عارضی قیام

7. The underlined words “no longer” mean a ______? Time

No longer means اب نہیں۔

Time means وقت

8. The underlined words empathy, nobility, humility and selfishness are _____? Abstract noun

9. The underlined word “yet” is used as a/an ______? Conjunction

10. The mood (frame of mind) in which the passage has been composed is ______? Serious

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Passage for Reading & Comprehension: We are give to causing waste thoughtlessly. We don’t care about importance and utility of certain important things that are highly valuable and indispensable in certain conditions. We waste precious time, money, food, energy and resources deliberately and carelessly, completely ignoring importance of all such important things. Things consumed can be produced again. Resources used can be recreated. Money spent can be earned by investing time, efforts and skills. But time wasted or spend idly cannot be recalled nor recreated. Reinvestment of time is an important things for making good a loss of things, resources and energy. Will power, self-confidence and commitment can keep us going on with our course of action and untrammelled spirit for success completion of an infallible mission.

1. The first paragraph of the passage is about ______? Waste

2. What is the most important thing mentioned in the second paragraph? Time

3. What is the meaning of underlined phrase “are given to”? Are habitual of doing something

4. What is meaning of the underlined word “indispensable”? Too important to be without

5. The second paragraph begins with mention of ______? Things used or consumed and their recreation

6. What is meaning of underlined phrase “making good a loss”? Doing something that corrects a bad situation with compensation

7. What is meaning of the underlined word “untrammelled”? Not restricted or limited by something

8. What is meaning of the underlined word “infallible”? Never wrong

9. Grammar person used in the first paragraph is ______? First person            

10. Most the nouns used in the second paragraph are names of _____ things. Non-living

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Passage for Reading & Comprehension: We save money mainly to meet our future needs. Some needs are urgent. Some are not, some needs can be prioritized and some can be sacrificed for economy. Whatever the motive for saving, it is a good means to a useful end. Savings stand us in a good stead and save us from hardship in rainy days. But not all earning hands can save money easily. Owing to high cost of living it is hard for many earners to set aside some money for their future needs. In order to save some money, many work overtime. Many work part time after their regular daytime jobs. Most can only make both ends meet with sweat of their brows. Those who live below the poverty line can hardly have a square meal. Living full life is a daydream for them. Therefore, they stay content with what they can earn to live on.

1. How many kinds of needs are mentioned in the first paragraph? Five

2. How many kinds of board/earners or workers are mentioned in the second paragraph? Four

3. What is the main grammar person mentioned in the first paragraph? First

4. What is the main grammar person mentioned in the second paragraph? Third

5. What is meaning of the underlined phrase “stand us in a good stead”? To be effective at the right hour

6. What is meaning of the underlined phrase “in rainy days”? Time when we will really need money save

7. What is the meaning of the underlined “to be set aside some money”? Keep something money to use later

8. What is meaning of the underlined phrase “make both ends meet”? To earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need

9. What is meaning of the underlined phrase “a square meal”? A good satisfying meal

10. One main object and one main subject mentioned in the first paragraph and the second paragraph are _____ and _____ respectively. Savings, Earnings hands

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Passage:

Theorists are divided concerning the origin of the Moon. Some hypothesize that the Moon was formed in the same way as were the planets in the inner solar system (Mercury, Venus, Mars and Earth) — from planet — forming materials in the presolar nebula. But, unlike the cores of the inner planets, the Moon’s core contains little or no iron, while the typical planet forming materials were quite rich in iron.

Other theorists propose that the Moon was ripped out of the Earth’s rocky mantle by the Earth’s collision with another large celestial body after much of the Earth’s iron fell to its core. One problem with the collision hypothesis is the question of how a satellite formed in this way could have settled into the nearly circular orbit that the Moon has today. Fortunately, the collision hypothesis is testable. If it is true, the mantlerocks of the Moon and the Earth should be the same geochemically.

Question:

The primary purpose of the passage is to:

A. Present two hypotheses concerning the origin of the Moon

B. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the collision hypothesis...

C. Propose that hypotheses concerning the Moon's origin be tested

D. Argue that the Moon could not have been formed out of typical planet-forming materials of the presolar nebula

ANSWER: A

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Which of the following, if true, would be most likely to make it difficult to verify the collision hypothesis in the manner suggested by the author?

A. The mantle rock of the Earth has changed in composition since the formation of the Moon, while the mantlerock of the Moon has remained chemically inert.

B. The Moon’s core and mantle rock are almost inactive geologically

C. Much of the Earth's iron fell to the Earth's core long before the formation of the Moon...

D. Certain of the Earth's elements such as platinum, gold, and iridium, followed iron to the Earth's core.

ANSWER: A

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Passage for Reading & Comprehension: Facebook has become increasingly popular in recent years. There is discussion in the secondary education sector about how Facebook can be used in learning and teaching. The use of social networking sites in schools is of interest because they can have both positive and negative impacts. Facebook has significantly facilitated learning and teaching worldwide.

One of the key benefits of using Facebook in teaching and learning is its capacity to build online communities. Facebook can connect students with peers and teachers, helping them build community: a vital component of student success. For example, in Australia and Singapore, first-year undergraduate students participated in virtual discussions, which helped them connect with their peers and reduced feelings of loneliness and isolation. Research shows that socializing and connecting to others is a crucial component of a satisfying tertiary experience. Thus, Facebook can provide a valuable mode of social interaction for students.

Contrarily, the issue with Facebook concerns safety and privacy. Although Facebook users can control access to their own profiles and data, the process is not easy, and a large proportion of students are unclear about how to do it effectively. The students are then vulnerable to online predators who may have access to contact details, personal information, and photographs. The photographs and videos are a particular concern because of their potential to cause embarrassment and distress. Moreover, students are increasingly concerned about the marketing tools deployed on Facebook and feel a loss of control over their personal data. Moreover, students are increasingly concerned about the marketing tools deployed on Facebook and feel a loss of control over their personal data. Therefore, at the secondary level of teaching and learning, students should be supported to learn how to protect their profiles and data, and to use social networking sites safely.

1. Facebook has become increasingly popular in? Current days

2. Facebook can be used in? Teaching and learning

3. Social networking sites like Facebook effect on students? Both positive and negative effects

4. One of the key benefits of using Facebook in learning and teaching is its capacity to? Build an online community

5. Facebook helps students by enabling them with? Peers and teachers

6. Facebook can provide students with a valuable mode of? Social interaction

7. Research shows that socializing and connecting to others is important for? A satisfying tertiary experience

8. One major negative issue of Facebook is related to? Safety and privacy

9. Students face problems on Facebook because they do not know? Use privacy settings effectively

10. At the secondary level, teaching and learning, students should be supported to protect? Profiles and data

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Passage for Reading & Comprehension: Democracy in a system in which people have the right to choose their leaders through elections. It encourages equality, freedom of speech, and respect for laws. In a democratic society, citizens participate in decisions that affect their lives. A strong democracy depends on responsible citizens. People should know their rights and duties and vote honestly. Education helps individuals understand national issues and participate in civic life. Without awareness and responsible citizens, democracy cannot work properly. Democracy also promotes accountability in government. Leaders must answer to the public and work for the welfare of the people. When democracy is practised sincerely, it brings peace, stability, and justice in society.

1. Democracy is a system where people choose their? Leaders

2. Democracy supports freedom of? Speech

3. People exercise their power in a democracy through? Election

4. A strong democracy depends on citizens who are? Responsible

5. The role of democracy in government is to encourage? Accountability

6. Education helps democracy to? Creates political awareness

7. If citizens are uninformed, then? Democracy falls

8. Leaders in democracy are answerable to? Public

9. Practising democracy sincerely brings? Peace and justice

10. The main idea of the passage is? Democracy fails without responsible citizens

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Passage for Reading & Comprehension: Science has greatly changed the way people live. It makes daily tasks easier and improves communication, transport, and healthcare. Scientific discoveries and inventions have saved time and improved the quality of life for many people. However, science comes with responsibilities. Improper use of technology can harm the environment and human health. Pollution, climate change, and resource misuse are problems caused by the careless use of science. Therefore, science must be used wisely and carefully. Science education helps students develop curiosity, problem-solving skills, and logical thinking. It helps them understand natural phenomena and solve everyday problems. Responsible use of science can lead to sustainable development and a better future for everyone.

1. Careless use of science can cause? Pollution

2. Climate change is a problem caused by careless use of? Science

3. Science education helps students to develop? Curiosity

4. Science education also develops logical? Thinking

5. Science helps students understand natural? Laws

6. Proper use of science creates a better? Future

7. Science affected human life by? Improving daily life

8. Science has improved? Communication and transportation

9. If science is used carelessly, then? Harm environment

10. Responsible use of science can lead to? Sustainable development

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