AIOU SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 1 CODE 1424 ENGLISH

Q01:
Ans:FORMAL INFORMAL
I) Conclude End
II) Practice Run
III) Support Back up
IV) Equipped Armed-geared
V) Offensive Rude
VI) Discard Trash
VII) Permitted Given the green light
VIII) Obtain Get
IX) Termination Wind-up
X) Retain Hold/keep up
Q 02:
Ans:- FORMAL PASSAGE
i) This is to inform you that your book has been rejected by our publishing company as it was not up
to the required standard, in case you would like us to reconsider it, we would suggest that you go
over it and make some necessary changes.
ii) The cricket world cup is a widely expected social event it is an unwritten rule that the spectators
attending the matches are in their best attire especially ladies who dress up elegantly and wear
expensive sun glasses. The world cup is an event which people want to attend and be noticed.
iii) In life, we may come across certain hurdles and problems that make us frightened and nervous
but we have to be patient and steadfast and try to do our best.
Q 03:
Ans: RECIPE RASMALAI:First boil milk and reduce it to half, then add chopped almonds pistachios etc. in it. Afterward sift flour
with baking soda and salt on a day board. Next make a hole in the center and soon after break an
egg in it, now mix it with dry hand, second roll it and followed by making small balls. Later, out them
one by one into the milk. Meanwhile boil them for two to three minutes. In the end cool them and
carefully take them out in the serving bowl. Lastly serve them cool.

AIOU SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 1424 ENGLISH

Q 04 B:
Ans:CRICKET AN EXCITING GAME:
Cricket is indeed a very exciting game. The lovers of cricket say it is the most interesting game in the world. It has all
the thrill and excitement in it. While playing or watching a cricket match, there come moments of uncertainty of a
voyage and thrill of a horror film. At one moment the match seems quite dull and boring but the next moment, the
stumps fly in the air and match is once again a thrilling and exciting one.

And now the next batsman, a common boy with his bat, enters the field. He has scored a few runs in his whole
career. But as the bass is thrown to him, he closes his eyes jumps out of the crease and swings his bat. One cant
believe his eyes but the ball is landed on the roof of the pavilion. Then there come two or three more big strokes and
Lo, he has turned the tables. Now he has become the hero of the spectators. They cry at the top of their voice. And
the worldwide print and the electronic media gets busy in highlighting the stories of his heroism. This goes on for five
days and if the match is on day, the moments of thrill and excitement are even more sensational. The suspense
continues to the end and nobody knows that what may happen next. A good ball, a careless stroke or a missed catch
may decide the fate of the match the young generation is fond of cricket because it gives them excitement thrill and
sensation.

Q 05:
Ans:i) Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms or germs like bacteria, parasites viruses etc.
ii) Infectious diseases spread from person to person and through bite of insets or animals or by
taking contaminated food or water.
iii) Infectious diseases cause more death than any other single cause.
iv) No, all germs are not harmful.
v) Our immune system protects us against infectious agents.
Q 06:
Ans:i)
Cause: Due to running for a long time.
Effect: Atif was very thirsty.
ii)
Cause: Because of rain
Effect: Her clothes were all wet
iii)
Cause: Because of earthquake
Effect: Cause much causality
iv) Cause: He studied hard
Effect: And passed the exams
v)
Cause: Reading
Effect: Effected his eye sight.
Q 07:
i)
Cause I: The were demanding increase in salary
Cause II: There was a shootout in the hospital
ii)
Cause I: People throw cabbage on the roads.
Cause II: Due to bad drainage of heavy rain there is water pollution in the city.

iii)
Cause I: He forgot to bring him back from the school
Cause II: He got very late due to heavy traffic jam on roads.
iv)
Cause I: Some misunderstanding has develop between them.
Cause II: One of them was cheated by the other.
v)
Cause I: He kidnapped the child and was caught.
Cause II: He robbed the bus and was jailed for it.
vi)
Cause I: He was sleeping so he couldnt hear the bell.
Cause II: He couldnt hear the bell as he was watching TV loudly.
vii)
Cause I: Because she was not feeling well.
Cause II: She got an emergency call from home.
viii)
Cause I: I forgot to charge the batter last night.
Cause II: My nephew played games on my mobile and finished its charging.

B A ENGLISH SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 1 CODE 1424

Q 08:
Ans ILLITERACY IN PAKISTAN
A huge population of our country is illiterate. They cant play any positive role in the society. Most of
our people are poor. They cant send their children to schools. The result is that many children
remain illiterate.
In our villages, most of the people are illiterate, so they are unaware of the importance of education.
Thats the reason, their children go without education. Then our far of schools have very poor
facilities. The result is that any children leave schools.
Many poor parents do not send their children to school because they need more and more earning
hands to earn their living. Illiteracy causes very bad effects on the progress of society. Illiterate
people cannot do much for their family as week as their country. Un-educated people are a burden
on the economy of a country. They can play no role in the progress of their nation.

AIOU SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 2 CODE 1424 B A ENGLISH

Q 01
Ans:- COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
I) Both: Both Ajman and Abdu Dhabi are in the coast.
II) Each: Each emirate has its own healthcare system.
III) Neither: Neither emirate has a river.
IV) Nor Neither Abu Dhabi nor Ajman has high mountains.
V) But: Oranges are sweet but lemons are bitter.
VI) Whereas: Europeans mostly eat potatoes whereas Asians mostly eat rice.

VII) In Contrast to: Most Italians are catholicizes, in contrast to Thais who are Buddhist.
VIII) As Opposed to: British motorists drive on the left as opposed to Pakistan who drive
on right.
IX) Likewise: His second marriage was likewise unhappy.
X) Similarly: Husband and wife were similarly successful in their carrier.
Q 02:
Ans:
1:
Difference: Dress 1 has shirt with long sleeves while dress 2 has sleeves shirt.
Similarities: Both dresses 1 and 2 are beautiful.
2:
Difference: Dress 1 is of dark color but dress 2 has multicolored shirt with white
trousers.
Similarities: Both dresses are mod and trendy.
3:
Difference: Dress 1 is of modern design while dress 2 is of old fashioned.
Similarities: Both dress 1 and dress 2 are to be worn on parties.
4:
Difference: Dress 1 has embroidery work on it but dress 2 is beautified with lases.
Similarities: Both dresses are costly.
5:
Difference: Dress 1 suits to tall girls but dress 2 can be worn to any girl.
Similarities: Both dresses are stitched beautifully.
Q 03:
Ans:
1) Boots worn for riding a horse are called gumboots.
Unfamiliar word: Gumboots
Signal Word: FOR
Definition: Boots worn for horse riding.
2) I can play quite a few melodic gadgets, for instance, the flute, the guitar and the
piano.
Unfamiliar word: Melodic gadgets
Signal word: For instance
Definition: The flute, the guitar and the piano.
3) Sami was very upset, on the other hand her colleague were very contented
Unfamiliar word: Contented
Signal word: On the other Hand
Definition: Satisfied
4) He is weird, same as he was in childhood odd and strange.
Unfamiliar word: Weird
Signal word: Same as
Definition: Odd and strange
5) Language of instruction in the elite schools that is schools for rich people is English.
Unfamiliar Word: Elite
Signal word: That is schools
Definition: Rich People.

Q 04 A:
Ans:
1:
Predictions: People area facing calamity.
Related Words: damage by flood.
2:
Predictions: Peoples left their homes
Related Words: Property loss
3:
Predictions: Difficulty in rescue of people
Related Words: Means of communication damage
4:
Predictions: Water surrounds everywhere.
Related words: Heavy flooding
5:
Predictions: People go through worst phase of life.
Related words: Miserable state
Q 04 B:
Ans: PARAGRAPH
People are facing calamity as everything has been damaged by flood. People have left
their home for saving their lives as their properties etc. have destroyed in flood. People
find it difficult to rescue themselves as all forms of communication have been damaged.
People are going through worst phase of life and devastating has made their lives
miserable.
Q 05:
Ans: IMPLIED MEANING
i) The thief took precautionary measures before stealing.
ii) Mr. Atif knew about the rash driving instinct of his son.
iii) My neighbor loves gardening.
iv) The mother know about the effect of too much smoking.
v) The policeman was very brave and dutiful
Q 06:
Ans:
1. (i) Gathering (ii) disturbance, (iii) demonstration, (iv) Protest, (v) uprising, (vi) riot.
2. (i) solider, (ii) freedom fighter, (iii) revolutionary, (iv) Mercenary guerilla, (v) radical,
(vi) terrorist.
3. (i) Glance, (ii) look, (iii) watch, (iv) Stare, (v) gaze, (vi) gape, (vii) ogle.
4. (i) Overweight (ii) stout, (iii) curvy, (iv) obese, (v) fat, (vi) plum, (vii) chubby.
5. (i) Peculiar, (ii) unusual, (iii) strange, (iv) odd, (v) eccentric, (vi) bizarre, (vii) weird.
Q 07:
Ans:
WORD : POSITIVE CONNOTATIVE : NEUTRAL CONNOTATIVE : NEGATIVE CONN
Prudent: Sensible :Timid: Cowardly
Careful: Caution: Economical: Mister
Miser :Frugal: Economical: thrifty
Cheap: Inexpensive: Appalling :Shameful
Proud: Dignified :Arrogant :Vain
Cautious: Careful: Economical: Coward
Red: Coral: Rubicund :Burning

Home: Residence: House: Residence

Safe: Secure :Cautions :Closed
Stable: Poise :Equilibrium :Still
Q 08:
Ans:
Saturday July 18, 2009.
Staff Report
TREE PLANTATION ALONG ROADS ORDER:
Islamabad: Capital Development Authority (CDA) chairman on Friday directed to Environment wing to start tree
plantation along roads to beautify the city. Maximum trees should be planted in the city for improving the
environment| said chairman CDA. He said it was the primary responsibility of CDA to meet the growing residential
requirements of the citizens and bring down skyrocketing prices of land in the federal capital, the chairman also
directed the development wing to start landscaping and development of the parks at the designed sites in the sector.
Q 09:
Ans:
HEADLINE:
BYLINE:

Water is major reservoir sliding to dead level.

Roy Ahmed Ali

LEAD PARAGRAPH:

Water level in Tarbela Dam was recorded at 1419.20 feet on Thursday while the dead level

was 1369 feet, according to IRSA data, the water inflow at the dam has been recorded at 20,700 cusecs and the
outflow remained at 34,000 causes, sources in the water and the Power Ministry told daily News on Tuesday.
EXPLANATION WITH WHAT, WHICH, SHY, ETC.
Water flow at main rim stations on Tuesday reduced to 42,311 cusecs when the outflow remained 79,400 cusecs
which might badly affect Rabi Cops. This was the data what was issued by Indus River system Authority (IRSA) about
37,089 cusecs of extra water was released from the main rim statin which precludes a water crises at major dams in
the future where the country was facing 30% shortage of water.