HSSC-I (R & T) FEDERAL BOARD ENGLISH TEST – 3

Unit-3: (The Wind); Identification of Parts, Elements and types of a sentence; Letters (6-7); Idioms: (51-75);
Paragraph: 5. Fashion 6. Social Service
Name: Roll No. Section:
Total Time: 80 Minutes PAPER OBJECTIVE Total Marks: 50
Time Allowed: 15 Minutes SECTION-A (MARKS 14)
NOTE: Section-A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on this page and handed
over to the center superintendent. Deleting / overwriting in not allowed. Do not use lead pencil.
Q.1 Fill the relevant bubble for each part. All parts carry one mark. (10 × 1 = 10)
QUESTIONS A B C D A B C D
1. A quick brown fox jumps
over the lazy dog. Identify
Subject Noun phrase Noun clause Both A&B    
the underlined part of the
sentence.
2. A very famous teacher has
become the head of our Object Subject Object of
Object    
department. The underlined complement complement preposition
part of the sentence is:
3. The old man was sitting in
the orchard. The Object
Object Complement Predicate    
underlined part of the complement
sentence is:
4. He asked me where I lived.
Interrogative Declarative Exclamatory Imperative
What kind of sentence is    
sentence sentence sentence sentence
this?
5. Let the students join the
Optative Subjunctive Imperative Affirmative
class. What kind of sentence    
sentence sentence sentence sentence
is this?
6. The ancient manuscript, still
wrapped in its fragile, Compound
Complex Simple Compound
yellowing pages, remained complex    
sentence sentence sentence
hidden for centuries in the sentence
dusty library.
7. Every morning, the diligent
students gather in the Imperative Simple Complex Compound
   
courtyard to discuss their sentence sentence sentence sentence
latest findings.
8. The scientist, exhausted from
Compound
her long hours of research, Simple Complex Compound
complex    
decided to rest for the sentence sentence sentence
sentence
evening.
9. Even though she was
exhausted from the long trip, Compound
Complex Compound Simple
she attended the meeting complex    
sentence sentence sentence
because it was crucial for her sentence
career.
10. After the rain, both the
teams were waiting for the
match to be started. The Verb Object Subject Complement    
underlined part of the
sentence is:

1ST JAN–25 SESSION DATE: 23-01-2025

HSSC-I (R & T) FEDERAL BOARD ENGLISH TEST – 3
Unit-3: (The Wind); Identification of Parts, Elements and types of a sentence; Letters (6-7); Idioms: (51-75);
Paragraph: 5. Fashion 6. Social Service
Name: Roll No. Section:
Time Allowed: 65 Minutes PAPER SUBJECTIVE Total Marks: 40
Note: Section ‘B’ AND ‘C’ comprise page 1 only and questions there in are to be answered on the
separate answer book. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e., sheet B if required. Write your
answers neatly and legibly.
SECTION-B (MARKS 16)
Q.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions including Question No.(i) appended to it.
Note: Question no. (i) about summary writing is compulsory carrying 08 marks while rest of the
questions carry 04 marks each.
Terrorism remains one of the most urgent and complex issues in global security today. At its core, terrorism refers to
the use of violence or the threat of violence to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives. However, the
motivations behind terrorist activities are multifaceted and deeply embedded in historical, political, and social
contexts. Historically, terrorism can be traced back to the 19th century with groups like the anarchists in Europe,
who used violence to challenge oppressive regimes. However, the modern era of terrorism is often associated with
ideological and religious groups, especially after the events of September 11, 2001. This attack on U.S. soil marked
a shift in how terrorism was perceived and how governments responded. The rise of extremist organizations such as
Al-Qaeda and, later, ISIS, brought new challenges to national security forces across the world. Terrorism is not a
singular phenomenon but rather a series of interconnected events driven by a variety of factors. These can include
social and economic inequalities, religious extremism, political repression, and the quest for national identity or
autonomy. In some cases, terrorist groups recruit individuals from disenfranchised communities, promising them a
sense of purpose or justice in exchange for committing acts of violence. In this way, terrorism often targets civilian
populations, aiming to instill fear and disrupt normal life. One of the greatest challenges in combating terrorism is
understanding its root causes. The global community has made significant strides in intelligence-sharing and
counterterrorism efforts, yet the ideological fervor that fuels terrorism continues to pose a significant challenge. The
internet has further complicated these efforts, as extremist propaganda can now reach vast audiences across borders.
In response, nations have ramped up counterterrorism measures, including surveillance, military interventions, and
diplomatic efforts. However, critics argue that these actions often do little to address the underlying causes of
terrorism and may even exacerbate existing tensions. Terrorism is a deeply polarizing issue. On one hand, it
represents an extreme form of violence that causes widespread harm to innocent civilians and undermines stability.
On the other hand, some argue that terrorist organizations often emerge from contexts of oppression and
marginalization, where violence becomes a last resort for individuals seeking to challenge powerful and often
authoritarian regimes. Understanding this duality is crucial in developing effective strategies to address terrorism in
a way that does not fuel further violence or alienate entire populations.
QUESTIONS:
i. Make the summary of the given passage and suggest a suitable title. (7+1)
ii. How did the events of September 11, 2001, affect the perception of terrorism worldwide? (04)
iii. Use the words that are bold and underlined in the sentences of your own. (04)
SECTION-C (MARKS 24)
Note: Attempt all questions.
Q.3 Read the given stanza and answer the given questions. (04)
I saw the different things you did,
But always you yourself you hid.
I felt you push, I heard you call,
I could not see yourself at all—
O wind, a-blowing all the day,
O wind, a-blowing all the day!
QUESTIONS:
i. What does the speaker feel in relation to the wind in the poem?
ii. How does the speaker describe his experience with the wind in the stanza?
Q.4 Write a letter to the Chairman of municipality regarding the unhygienic conditions of your locality and
suggest some remedial measures. (08)
Q.5 Punctuate the following passage. (03)
the sky was dark ominous clouds swirling overhead is this the storm we ve been waiting for she asked nervously
thunder rumbled in the distance and the wind howled something was coming
Q.6 Choose a suitable meaning for the given idioms. (03)
i. When Sarah started talking about her new project, I was all ears, eager to hear all the details. (Ready to write/ Attentive)
ii. After the argument at the meeting, there was bad blood between the two colleagues, and they avoided each
other.(Enmity/Amity)
iii. After the dispute, he left the house, taking his bag and baggage, and never returned.(Credentials/Luggage)
Q.7 Write a paragraph of about 100 to 120 words on the given topic: (06)
• Social services
1ST JAN–25 SESSION DATE: 23-01-2025