CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) SYLLABUS (100 MARKS)

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The examination in this subject will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks to test the candidate’s abilities to handle Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Structuring, Translation, Grammar, and Vocabulary, etc.

I. Precis Writing (20 Marks)

  • A carefully selected passage with an orientation of generic understanding and enough flexibility for compression shall be given for precis writing and suggesting an appropriate title.
  • Out of the total 20 marks allocated to this question:
    • 15 marks shall go to precis writing.
    • 5 marks shall go to suggesting the title.

II. Reading Comprehension (20 Marks)

  • A carefully selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or discipline-specific shall be given.
  • This will be followed by five questions, each carrying 4 marks.

III. Grammar and Vocabulary (20 Marks)

  • Testing correct usage of:
    • Tense, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Phrasal Verbs.
    • Synonyms and Antonyms, etc.

IV. Sentence Correction (10 Marks)

  • Sentences with clear structural flaws in terms of grammar or punctuation will be provided.
  • Candidates are required to rewrite them with only the necessary corrections, avoiding unnecessary alterations.
  • No two sentences should have the same problem, and 2-3 sentences will focus on punctuation errors.

V. Grouping of Words (10 Marks)

  • A random list of twenty words of moderate standard (neither very easy nor utterly unfamiliar) shall be given.
  • Candidates must group these words in pairs based on:
    • Similar meanings.
    • Opposite meanings, as clearly directed in the question.

VI. Pairs of Words (10 Marks)

  • Ten pairs of seemingly similar words with different meanings, generally confused in communication, shall be given.
  • Candidates must:
    • Bring out the difference in meaning for any five pairs by explaining them in parentheses.
    • Use each word in a sentence.

VII. Translation (10 Marks)

  • Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition, significant terms, and figurative/idiomatic expressions shall be given.
  • Candidates are required to translate them accurately into English.

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