Solved Assignment # 2 English FA Autumn 2021 Code:387 aiou
Assignment No.2 (Units 6-9)
Q.1: The following words express emotions of approval or disapproval of something. Construct sentences expressing these emotions. Follow the example. Read Unit6, Section A for more guidance. (10)
Example: Permit: You are allowed to go to the admission office.
Dislike: I didn't like the movie at all.
1-approval
Disapproval .
Consent
Discourage
2. Acceptance
Exception
3. Admire
Rebuke
4. Agreement
Dissatisfaction
5. Confirmation
Disfavor
Answer:
Approval
Consent: He was reluctant at first but finally consented.
Acceptance: Finally she agreed to come my birthday party.
Admire:
Agreement:
Confirmation:
Official.
I think Shalwar Kameez suits you very much.
Exactly, Pakistan will win T20 Would Coup 2021. Finally the letter of appointment came, making it
Disapproval
Discourage: You can't take admission in AIOU because your marks less than 45%.
Exception: There will be no exception to this rule.
Rebuke: While reviewing the troops, the officer delivered a cut
reprimand to one of the soldiers.
Dissatisfaction: I'm not at all happy with your progress in studies!
Disfavor: From now I leave your company because you a bad person.
Q.2 In Unit 6, Section C you have learnt how to avoid unnecessary words in writing. Writing well means avoiding the use of unnecessary words. Read the example and then reduce the number of words in the following. (10)
Example: Our top student is physically ill student today.
Our top student is ill today.
i. On her death, the throne reverted back to the next male in the line of succession.
ii. They are constantly working on new innovations in computer hacking.
iii. The book, which is located on the table, is a grammar book.
iv. The reason for this is because nobody cares.
v. In a moment of hopeful optimism, she made the call.
Answer:
1. On her death, the throne reverted to succession.
2. They are working on innovations in computer hacking.
3. A grammar book is on the table.
4. The reason is nobody cares.
5. In a moment of hopeful, she made the call.
Q.3 We are sure you have read about sequencing in unit 7. Sequencing of events is very important is any process work like cooking, writing dramas and even in some traditions. Write down a paragraph narrating any interesting event from your life using sequence markers. (15)
Answer:
One day I spent in Swat, KPK, Pakistan an experience of a lifetime. When I finally reached Swat and got off the bus, there were four little girls standing shoeless in the hot sun. After I swallowed my tears, I could not even try to picture this in Dubai as it is not something you often see in the Dubai, UEA. Meanwhile my tourist guide instructed me not to give them money as it encouraged the children to beg; however, I was wearing four silver bracelets. As I walked over to the girls, their eyes watched my every move. Then I kneeled down to their level while I gave each girl a bracelet. They stood there gleaming at time, for they were pleased. I felt completely in disbelief that that this tiny gesture could mean so much. Thought this experience was upsetting and a huge culture shock, it will stay with me forever.
Q.4 Read the text carefully and answers the questions given at the end. (10)
International Women's Day on 8 March is a day to celebrate the social, economic and political achievements of women reflect on progress and demand gender equality. For over a hundred years, International Women's Day has put the spotlight onto issues affecting women all over the world. Today, international Woman's Day belongs to everyone who believes that women's rights are human rights.
Across the world, less than 15 per cent of the world's countries have a
female leader. Only 24 per cent of senior managers are women and 25 per cent of companies have no female senior managers at all. Women do the lowest-paid jobs and earn less money for the same work. This difference in pay is called the gender pay gap, and for young women in many places, including Britain and America, the gap is getting worse. Women are also more likely to do most the housework and childcare. In some countries, children and men give presents, flowers or cards to their mothers, wives, sister or other women they know. But at the heart of International Women's Day lies women's rights. Across the world, there are protests and events to demand equality.
i. When is women day celebrated?
ii. What is the percentage of women leaders in the world?
iii. What is gender pay gape?
iv. What are some of the problems that women face?
v. What lies in the heart of international women's day?
Answer:
Q. When is women day celebrated?
A. Women day Celebrated on every year on 8 March.
Q. What is the percentage of women leaders in the world?
A. Less than 15 percentage of women leaders in the world.
Q. What is gender pay gape?
A. This difference in pay between male and women is called the gender pay gap.
Q. What are some of the problems that women face?
A. some problems are given below
i. lowest-paid jobs
ii. less pay on same job
iii. less than 15 per cent of the world's countries have a female leader
iv. Only 24 per cent of senior managers are women and 25 per cent of companies have no female senior managers at all.
Q . What lies in the heart of international women's day? A. The heart of International Women's Day lies women's rights. Across the world, there are protests and events to demand equality.
Q.5 Unit 8 of your text-book deals with pre-fixes and suffixes. Following are the prefixes that reverse meanings. Construct some words using these prefixes. (Five each) (15)
Non-
Mis-
Ir-
Dis-
Ans:
Non- Non-stick ,Non-smoker ,Non-existent ,Non-flying ,Non-fat
Mis- Misdemeanor ,Mischievous ,Misconstrue ,Miscarriage ,Misspelling
Ir- Iron ,Irony ,Irrelevant ,Ironic ,Illustrate
Dis- Disappear ,Distant,Disrupt ,Distract ,Distant
Q.6 Fill in the following table with appropriate examples of prefixes, suffixes and base words. (10)
Answer:
Example of Prefix /
suffix
Examples of Base word
1-A prefix that reverse meaning
im
immoderate
ii.
A prefix that shows relations
sub
Submarine
iii.
A suffix that means one who does something
-ee
employee
iv.
A suffix that means full of
-ful
beautiful
V.
A suffix that means in the manner of
-ous
furious
Q.7 Read the following poem and underine the words that rhyme. Also give a suitable title to the poem._____________________________________________________________ (10)
Slowly the tide creeps up the sand,
Slowly the shadows cross the land.
Slowly the carthorse pulls his mile,
Slowly the old man mounts the stile.
Slowly the hands move round the clock,
Slowly the dew dries on the dock.
Slow is the snail - but slowest of all
The green moss spreads on the old brick wall.
Answer:______________________________________________________
Slowly the tide creeps up the sand,
Slowly the shadows cross the land.
Slowly the carthorse pulls his mile,
Slowly the old man mounts the stile.
Slowly the hands move round the clock, Slowly the dew dries on the dock.
Slow is the snail - but slowest of all,
The green moss spreads on the old brick wall.
Title: Slowly
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