Correctness, Usage and Common Grammar Problems Correctness in English refers to using grammatical structures, words, and conventions in ways that conform to the accepted rules and norms of a particular variety or context. However, correctness and naturalness are not always identical. A sentence can be grammatically possible but sound unusual in a particular context. Grammar…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF SECTION OFFICERS (B-17) ENGLISH LITERATURE – II MARKS: 150 JUNE 03, 2003 TIME: 03 HOURS NOTE: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. Be specific and to the point without irrelevance. Q-1. Fate and Destiny play an important role in the Novels of…
Balochistan Public Service Commission Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt. COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(S) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 ENGLISH LITERATURE – II Marks: 150 Saturday, March 17, 2007 (02:30 PM) Time: 03 Hours Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q-1. Describe the role that “Chance and Fate” play in the novels…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt. COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(S) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 / SECTION OFFICER B-17 ENGLISH LITERATURE PERIOD – II Total Marks: 150 Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Time Allowed: 03 Hours Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q-1. Discuss the Victorian concept of morality…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt. COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF BCS (EB) OFFICERS / SECTION OFFICERS B-17 IN THE S&GAD GOVT. OF BALOCHISTAN ENGLISH LITERATURE – II Time Allowed: 03 Hours July 20, 2010 (02:30 PM) Total Marks: 150 Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q-1….
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF SECTION OFFICERS (B-17) ENGLISH LITERATURE – I MARKS: 150 JUNE 10, 2003 TIME: 03 HOURS NOTE: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. Be specific and to the point without irrelevance. Q-1. Discuss Lamb as a Romanticist. Q-2. Discuss the autobiographical element in…
The beautiful is beautiful anyway. So why embellish it with words. The eye, too long used to green And fruitful movement, is parched For a desert beneficence, seeking Subtleties where none seem to exist. For instance, in Jhelum’s eroded hills Where we have stopped for a moment to Relieve ourselves. They always remind me Of…
Balochistan Public Service Commission Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt. COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(S) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 ENGLISH LITERATURE – I Marks: 150 Wednesday, March 07, 2007 (02:30 PM) Time: 03 Hours Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q-1. Charles Lamb’s Essays have an intermingling of humour and pathos. Discuss….
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt. COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(S) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 / SECTION OFFICER B-17 ENGLISH LITERATURE – I Total Marks: 150 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Time Allowed: 03 Hours Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q-1. Lamb is a visualizer of memories. Discuss…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt. COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF BCS (EB) OFFICERS / SECTION OFFICERS B-17 IN THE S&GAD GOVT. OF BALOCHISTAN ENGLISH LITERATURE – I Time Allowed: 03 Hours July 21, 2010 (02:30 PM) Total Marks: 150 Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q-1….
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF SECTION OFFICERS (B-17) ENGLISH HISTORY MARKS: 150 JUNE 05, 2003 TIME: 03 HOURS NOTE: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks. Q-1. What were the main events of the Reign of George-I? Q-2. Explain the origin and growth of Political Parties in England….
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF SECTION OFFICERS (B-17) GENERAL PAPER IN BRAHUI MARKS: 100 MAY 21, 2005 TIME: 03 HOURS NOTE: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Answer the questions in Brahui. Q-1. Write down an Essay (not less than 500 words) on any of the following…
Precision, Nuance and Appropriate Word Choice Effective vocabulary is not simply about knowing a large number of words. It is about choosing the right word for the intended meaning, context, tone, and degree of emphasis. This is the skill of precision and nuance. Precision Precision means selecting a word that communicates exactly what is intended….
Proverbs, Sayings and Common Expressions English contains a large collection of proverbs, sayings, and common expressions that communicate familiar ideas, advice, observations, or cultural wisdom. Proverbs A proverb is a traditional, concise statement expressing a general observation, practical lesson, or piece of advice. Examples include: Actions speak louder than words. A stitch in time saves…
Idioms and Fixed Expressions An idiom is an expression whose established meaning cannot normally be understood simply by interpreting each word literally. For example: break the ice does not normally mean physically breaking ice. It means to make people feel more comfortable in a social situation. Other examples include: once in a blue moon hit…
Phrasal Verbs and Multi-Word Verbs A phrasal verb is a verb combined with one or more particles, usually an adverb or preposition, producing a meaning that may differ from the original verb. Examples include: give up find out look after turn off carry on Literal and Idiomatic Uses Some combinations are relatively literal: He stood…
Collocations and Natural Word Combinations Collocation refers to a combination of words that commonly occur together in natural English. A learner may know the individual meanings of two words but still produce an unnatural expression if the words do not normally combine in that way. For example: make a decision do homework heavy rain strong…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt. COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(S) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 BRAHUI Marks: 100 Tuesday, February 27, 2007 (02:30 PM) Time: 03 Hours Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Answer the questions in Brahui. Q-1. Discuss Mega Projects in progress started by the Government…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SAMUNGLI ROAD, QUETTA CANTT. COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(S) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 / SECTION OFFICER B-17 GENERAL PAPER IN BRAHUI Total Marks: 100 Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Time Allowed: 03 Hours Q-1. شینک نبوشتہ کروکا دا بندات ہرافت بارہٹ پس چار ء و نتیں مرو : (10) (i) انعام…
BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF SECTION OFFICERS (B-17) CHEMISTRY MARKS: 150 JUNE 09, 2003 TIME: 03 HOURS NOTE: DO ANY FIVE QUESTIONS SELECTING AT LEAST ONE AND NOT MORE THAN TWO FROM EACH SECTION. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS. SECTION – I (PHYSICAL) Q-1. (a) Derive gas laws from kinetic…