CADET COLLEGE PETARO

CLASS O-I
Syllabus Outline for ENGLISH Paper

This syllabus is structured to ensure students develop a well-rounded command of the English language,
focusing on comprehension, communication, and creativity. It also encourages critical thinking and active
participation in both independent and collaborative tasks.

1. Reading and Comprehension Skills

 Fiction:
o Short stories, novels, folk tales, and poetry
o Predicting outcomes and making inferences
 Non-Fiction:
o Reports, Biographies, and Letters
o Understanding main ideas and supporting details
o Summarizing texts and interpreting opinions
 Skills Focus:
o Contextual vocabulary building
o Skimming, scanning, and close reading strategies

2. Writing Skills
 Descriptive Writing:
o Using sensory details and vivid vocabulary
o Structuring paragraphs effectively
 Narrative Writing:
o Crafting plots with conflict, climax, and resolution
o Developing characters and dialogue
 Argumentative/Opinion Essays:
o Presenting viewpoints with supporting evidence
o Linking ideas using cohesive devices
 Informative Writing:
o Writing reports, articles, and emails
o Organizing ideas logically with headings and bullet points
 Creative Tasks:
o Story prompts and journal entries

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 3. Grammar and Language Structure
 Tenses: Present, Past, Future (Simple, Continuous, Perfect)
 Sentence Types: Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences
 Parts of Speech: Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions
 Punctuation: Commas, full stops, question marks, quotation marks, colons, semicolons
 Active and Passive Voice
 Subject-Verb Agreement
 Modals and Conditionals

4. Vocabulary and Spelling

 Thematic Vocabulary: Words related to health, environment, emotions, technology, etc.
 Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homophones
 Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
 Spelling Rules and Exceptions

6. Speaking and Communication Skills

 Presentations and Speeches: Developing confidence in public speaking
 Debates: Expressing opinions and defending arguments
 Group Discussions: Sharing ideas and collaborating

7. Literature and Appreciation

 Analyzing characters, setting, and plot in stories

8. Assessment and Evaluation

 Formative Assessments: Regular assignments, and oral presentations
 Summative Assessments: Mid-term and end-of-term exams
 Project Work: Book reviews, creative writing portfolios
 Peer and Self-assessment: Reflecting on performance

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 CADET COLLEGE PETARO
CLASS O-I
MODEL TEST PAPER
ENGLISH
Time: 1 Hour Max. Marks: 100
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q No. 1 Circle the correct answers. [30 Marks]

i. If I ____________ my examination with flying colours, I would be very happy.

A) passed B) will pass C) passes D) does not pass
ii. We ___________ you if you invite us next week.
A) will visit B) are visiting C) visits D) visited
iii. The participant would have grabbed first position if he __________ even better.
A) had performed B) would have performed C) performed D) performs
iv. Did he __________ the class yesterday?
A) attended B) attend C) attends D) had attended
v. All the students ensured their teachers that they _________ toil over their studies.
A) will B) can C) would D) have
vi. Mohsin used to _________ in games when he was in school.
A) participating B) participate C) participated D) participates
vii. I have lost one of my books, which __________ in the cupboard.
A) has B) have C) were D) was
viii. If I __________ the lottery, I will visit around the world.
A) win B) won C) had won D) would have won
ix. He is inviting all of his friends to the party, _________ he?
A) doesn’t B) wasn’t C) isn’t D) does
x. They will participate in the contest, ________ they?
A) will B) would C) won’t D) wouldn’t
xi. _____________________ are going to throw a party next week.
A) Me and my friends B) I and my friends C) My friends and me D) My friends and I
xii. Being very exhausted that evening, I just __________ on the sofa and fell asleep.
A) laid B) lay C) lied D) lie

xiii. It was a very informative book, which I bought from the book_________ last week.
A) fare B) fair C) fear D) fiar

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 xiv. “___________ are you talking about?” The watchman asked me.
A) whoever B) whose C) whom D) who

xv. During a lecture in our class, we should be _________ to grasp it thoroughly.

A) quiet B) quite C) quit D) quiete
xvi. “Is there _________ solution to your problem?” I asked my friend.
A) many B) any C) some D) a few
xvii. It was a ____________ decision taken by the authority.
A) rite B) right C) write D) wright
xviii. My arguments were not refuted by the opponents in the debate. The underlined word means:
A) extended B) accepted C) denied D) supported
xix. Being ignorant, he knows little about the current affairs. The underlined word means:
A) illiterate B) intellectual C) knowing much D) not knowing
xx. Meena was obstinate to visit the stadium. The underlined word means.
A) unwilling B) stubborn C) uninterested D) convinced
xxi. All the children were captivated by her stories. The underlined word means:
A) reluctant B) bored C) involved D) surprised
xxii. Barking dogs seldom bite. The underlined word means:
A) rarely B) never C) always D) usually
xxiii. A person who loves and collects books is called ______________
A) philanthropist B) book-keeper C) bona-fide D) bibliophile
xxiv. ____________ means to laugh silently.
A) sniggering B) smirking C) chuckling D) giggling
xxv. Speak your _____________ and tell the truth.
A) heart B) mind C) tongue D) brain
xxvi. As you ___________ so shall you reap.
A) see B) sew C) saw D) sow
xxvii. The snake was caught, which had swallowed a __________ of a goat.
A) squab B) kid C) cygnet D) duckling
xxviii. Blood is _________ than water.
A) most thickest B) thicker C) thickest D) more thicker
xxix. The travellers came across a ___________ of lions which passing through the jungle.
A) pack B) pride C) flock D) wad
xxx. He could not win the match ____________ his opponent performed much better.
A) although B) for C) however D) so

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Q No.2 Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow: [10 Marks]

Flood is a kind of natural disaster, which harms or even kills people and animals. Flood can also
damage houses, factories and public places, etc. There are some efforts to minimize flood. First, we must
not cut down trees in the forests illegally because it can cause many disasters for human beings; one of
which is flood. Flood occurs because the rain water can not be absorbed by the root of plants, so the water
flows directly to the ground. Second, we should plant any kinds of trees in our houses, in the barren area
or in the sides of the roads, so the water can be absorbed easily by the roots of the plants. Besides, with
this way we get many advantages such as to decrease air pollution and to support ‘Go Green Programme’
for Global Warming and Climate Change on our earth. The last is that we must not throw away the rubbish
anywhere such as in the river and ditch. By carrying out such simple efforts, we can minimize the disasters
and participate in the preservation of our environment.

1. How is flood caused? [1]

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2. What is the loss flood can cause? [1]

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3. Write the two ways flood can be reduced. [2]

i. ________________________________________________________________________
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ii. ________________________________________________________________________
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4. Write the two advantages of planting trees everywhere. [2]

i. ________________________________________________________________________
ii. ________________________________________________________________________
iii. ________________________________________________________________________

iv. ________________________________________________________________________
5. Find one word in the text which has the same meanings as the word ‘trash’. [1]

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 6. Apart from ‘flood’, write the names of any other two natural disasters. [1]

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7. Explain the purpose of ‘Go Green Programme’. [2]

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Q No.3 Change the following into SINGULAR or PLURAL. [5 Marks]

i. Men: __________________________

ii. Woman: _______________________

iii. Knives : _______________________

iv. Calf : _________________________

v. Monkey : ______________________

Q No.4 Give the OPPOSITE WORDS of the following: [5 Marks]

i. Fool: ________________________

ii. Large: ________________________

iii. Wide : ________________________

iv. High : _______________________

v. Far: ________________________

Q No.5 Write the COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE DEGREES of the following: [5 Marks]

i. A little : ____________________ ___________________

ii. Naughty: ____________________ ___________________

iii. Fantastic : ____________________ ___________________

iv. Much : ____________________ ___________________

v. Bad : ____________________ ___________________

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Q No.6 Fill in the blanks with suitable PREPOSITIONS: [5 Marks]

i. The visitor will enter the hall ______________ the main gate.
ii. He tied the collar ______________ the dog’s neck and took him for a walk.
iii. You had better reach my office __________ dusk to discuss important matters.
iv. His house is situated _________ the river.
v. I have been living in Karachi _________ my birth.

Q No.7 (A) Change the following into INTERROGATIVE: [5 Marks]

i. No one appreciates the late comers.

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ii. One of my relatives is arriving from abroad next week.

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iii. She has confirmed her departure to Europe next week.

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(B) Change the VOICE of the following:

iv. My father will give me my favourite present on my birthday.

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v. The author has written many stories for children.

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Q No. 8 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs. [5 Marks]

i. Our teacher ______________ a new lesson yesterday. (explain)

ii. John has been ____________________ in hospital for two weeks. (lie)
iii. He ________________ tomorrow from abroad. (return)
iv. Ahmed informed me that he ___________ his village yesterday. (visit)
v. I was _______________ by a loud noise last night. (wake up)

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Q No. 9 (A) Fill in the blanks with articles (a / an / the) correctly. Where there is no article
required, put a cross(X) in the blank. [5 Marks]

Moving to ____________ USA was __________ most exciting experience I have ever gained. I moved to
___________ New York last year. New York is ___________ exciting city with full of ___________
adventure. In fact, one day I saw _________ famous actor on _______ street of _________ city. I had a job
interview at _________ financial company. __________ company has offices all over the world.

(B) Add punctuation marks and capital letters correctly. [5 Marks]

the eggs sat on the counter i wondered what they were going to be used for my mom walked in she began

to get out other ingredients we were making a cake it is my birthday cake i cracked the eggs in the bowl

tap tap tap I filled the measuring cup with flour and poured it into the bowl with the sugar finally the

chocolate was added we stirred it all together then we popped it into the over voila a cake.

Q No. 10 COMPOSITION: Write on any ONE of the following in not less than 200 words:
[20 Marks]

i. The most embarrassing situation in my life

ii. An encounter with an alien
iii. Where there is a will, there is a way
iv. Advantage and Disadvantage of internet
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