PMS English Precis & Composition Past Paper 2020 PDF
PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2020
For Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service (PMS)
SUBJECT: English Precis and Composition (COMPULSORY)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Q. No. 1 (20 Marks):
Write a paragraph of about 200 words on any ONE of the following topics:
a) Climate change and its impact on Pakistan b) The impact of COVID-19 on global education c) The growth and success of entrepreneurship in Pakistan d) Let us change ourselves before we change the system
Q. No. 2 (10 Marks):
Use any TEN of the following idiomatic expressions in sentences to make their meaning clear:
a. Black sheep b. To harp on the same string c. At cross purposes d. Out of pocket e. Put on the market f. To rough it g. To speak of h. All the rage i. Shake in one’s shoes j. A dead letter k. Cut someone dead l. Beside the mark
Q. No. 3 (10 Marks):
Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper protesting against street noise.
OR Write an application to the Executive Engineer Electricity to solve the problem of constant power failure in your locality.
Q. No. 4 (5 Marks):
Write the antonyms of the following words:
a. Elysium b. Promethean c. Abstruse d. Goliath e. Aberration
Q. No. 5 (5 Marks):
Change the narration of any FIVE of the following sentences:
a. He said, “Alas! I am undone.” b. The King was deeply grieved and said to his queen, “What can I do for you?” c. He said to me, “I don’t believe you.” d. They wrote, “It is time we thought about settling this matter.” e. He said to him, “Please wait here till I return.” f. “My hour is come,” thought he. “Let me meet death like a brave man.” g. “What are you doing, good old woman?” said the prince.
Q. No. 6 (5 Marks):
Change the voice of any FIVE of the following sentences:
a. He wrote a letter to his friend yesterday. b. Open the door of my car. c. The thief was arrested by the police. d. He broke the window pane. e. We should support the needy. f. The king abdicated the throne. g. The sun rises in the east.
Q. No. 7 (10 Marks):
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
He is indifferent ___ his own interest.
He supplies the poor ___ clothing.
There is no exception ___ this rule.
I am not envious ___ his success.
He inquired ___ the servant if his master was at home.
He is repugnant ___ the wishes of his parents.
He is capable as a leader, but intolerant ___ opposition.
He was born ___ humble parents.
The climate of Karachi does not agree ___ him.
He scoffed ___ the idea of revolution.
Q. No. 8 (20 Marks):
Make a précis of the following passage and suggest a suitable title.
