Functional English BSSE OR IT 1st Term Past Paper 2016 UOS

University of Sargodha
BS 1st Term Examination 2016
Subject: SE & IT
Paper: Functional English (Eng: 2411)
Time Allowed: 2:30 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80

OBJECTIVE PART COMPULSORY

Q.1. Write short answers to the following questions. (2*16)

1. Punctuate the following:
   a. Mr. Burhan’s hair is getting white.
   b. Could you take the reins? Asked Boby.
2. Provide the Synonyms:
   a. Antique
   b. Refusal
3. Define Sub-ordinate clause.
4. Differentiate between Clause and Phrase (Provide an example of each).
5. Use the following Idioms into sentences.
   a. All in all
   b. For good
6. Define Collective Noun (Provide an example).
7. Form a noun from the following Adjectives:
   a. Young
   b. Sincere
8. What is Reflexive Pronoun?
9. Define intransitive verb. (Provide an example).
10. Differentiate between the use of SHOULD and OUGHT.
11. Fill in the blanks with the use of correct form of verb (according to the tense):
    a. Jenny ______ in a departmental store to earn her living. (work)
    b. Her father _______ few days ago. (pass away)
12. Form an interrogative and a negative of the following sentence:
    a. She wears the most beautiful dress in every party.
13. Find out the gerunds from the following sentences.
    a. Smoking kills the men before time.
    b. In whole of my student life, I loved singing and dancing.
14. Give the plurals of;
    a. Wife
    b. Sheep
15. Define the Relative Pronoun. (Provide an example).
16. Change the voice of the following.
    a. She will not attend the annual dinner.
    b. Did you like mangoes ever?

SUBJECTIVE PART

Note: Attempt any three questions. All questions carry equal marks. (3*16=48)

Q.2. What is Clause? Define its kinds and illustrate your answer with the suitable examples and usage.

Q.3. Write a comprehensive note on Adjective and Article along with their kinds and what function do they play in a sentence(s).

Q.4. What is Noun? Define its kinds, and its usage. Demonstrate your answer with the apt examples.

Q.5. Define Punctuation, list and define the major punctuation marks. (Provide an example of each).

Q.6. What is verb, classes of verb? And how do the verbs function; for permission, possibility, reduction and assumption.