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11. Comprehensive paragraph: For an infant just beginning to interact with the surrounding world, it is imperative that he quickly become proficient in his native language.

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Explanation Comprehensive paragraph: For an infant just beginning to interact with the surrounding world, it is imperative that he quickly become proficient in his native language. while developing a vocabulary and the ability to communicate using it is obviously an important step in this process, an infant must first be able to learn from the various streams of audible communication around him. To that end, during the course f even the first few months of development, an infant will begin to "absorb" the rhythmic patterns and sequences of sounds that characterize his language and will begin to differentiate between the meanings of various pitch and stress changes. however, it is important to recognize that such learning does not take place in a vacuum. infants must confront these language acquisition challenges in an environment where, quite frequently, several streams of communication or noise are occurring simultaneously. Consider, for example, an infant being spoken to by his mother, Before he can learn from the nuances of his mother's speech, he must first separate that speech from the sounds of the dishwasher, the family dog, the bus stopping on the street outside, and quite possibly background noise in the form of speech: a newscaster on the television down the hall or siblings playing in an adjacent room. How exactly do infants wade through such a murky accumulation of audible stimuli? While most infants are capable of separating out two different voices despite the presence of additional, competing streams of sound, this capability is predicated upon several specific conditions, first, Infants are better able to learn from a particular speech stream when that voice is louder than any of the competing streams of background speech when voices are of equal amplitude, infants typically demonstrated little preference towards one stream or the other. Most likely, equally loud competing voice streams, for the intent, become combined into a single stream that necessarily contains unfamiliar patterns and sounds that can quite easily induce confusion. Secondly, an infant is more likely to a particular voice stream if it is perceived as more familiar than another stream. When an infant, for example, is presented with a voice stream delivered by an unfamiliar voice, usually he can easily separate out her voice from the distraction of the background stream. By using these simple yet important cues an infant can become quite adept at concentrating on a single single stream of communication and, therefore, capable of more quickly learning the invaluable characteristics and rules of his native language. Question: The word 'absorb' most nearly refers to: A) environmental awareness B) language aptitude C) Acquisition of Knowledge D) Intent perception Question : The phrase 'predicated upon several specific conditions' is used by the author to suggest that: A) most infants have trouble separating out stimulant simultaneous streams of speech B) only in rare instances do these required conditions occur C) an infant's language acquisition ability is entirely dependent upon his environmental D) infants are not always able to learn from their surrounding environment Question : The author uses the word "necessarily order to suggest that: A) it is inevitable that two streams of speech are more confusing than one B) even adults can have trouble distinguishing between streams of equal volume C) infants always combine separate streams into a single sound D) an individual stream understandably changes character when mixed with another Question: The example in the last paragraph is used to illustrate how: A) an Infant who spends little time with his parents would probably have trouble with language at which Language acquisition B) An infant in constant vocal interaction with his parent could experience accelerated language acquisition C) Eliminating familiar voices from an infants environment can facilitate language acquisition D) NONE Question : Then a meteor collides with the Earth's environment the resulting friction causes the meteor to heat up and partially vaporize. its Luminous vapor trail that lasts for a few seconds. A meteor that reaches the Earth's surface is called Meteorite. Meteorites are Extremely valuable to scientists because they are samples of the actual cosmetic material The main topic of the passage A) Vaporization of the Meteor B) The Earth's atmosphere C) Meteor and meteorite D) Scientist concern: the cosmetic material ND5-07-2023

12. Passage for Reading & Comprehension: Caliph Haroon-Ur-Rasheed was a wise Muslim king of Baghdad. One day, when he was holding court, Qazi of the city brought up a disputed case.

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Explanation Passage for Reading & Comprehension : Caliph Haroon-Ur-Rasheed was a wise Muslim king of Baghdad. One day, when he was holding court, Qazi of the city brought up a disputed case. Two people claimed a horse. One was a beggar, while the other was a rich man. Qazi was unable to decide the case, so he brought it before the caliph for a decision. The Caliph asked the rich man to present facts. The rich man told him that while he was riding to the city on the horse, the lame fellow requested him to lift him up to the city gate. When they reached the city gate, the beggar refused to get down and claimed that the horse was his. Then the beggar told his story. As he rode his horse to the city that morning, he said that the rich man tried to borrow his horse. As he was a stranger to him, he could not lend him his horse, so he gave him a ride up to the city gate. On reaching the city gate, the rich man refused to get down and claimed that the horse was his. The Caliph asked them to touch the horse one by one. At first, the beggar touched the horse. On his touch, it winced; the horse expressed its pleasure by neighing when the rich man touched it. The caliph made his decision that the horse belonged to the rich man. 1. The similar meaning of the word ‘wise’ is? Clever means ہوشیار Wise means عقلمند 2. The similar meaning of the word ‘dispute’ is? Clash means تصادم Dispute means تنازعہ 3. The similar meaning of the word ‘rich’ is? Wealthy means دولت مند Rich means امیر 4. The opposite meaning of the word ‘refuse’ is? Allow means اجازت Refuse means انکار 5. The opposite meaning of the word ‘pleasure’ is? Sorrow means غم Pleasure means خوشی 6. The horse’s reaction when the rich man touched it _______? Neighed 7. The horse’s reaction when the beggar touched it ______? Winced 8. The Muslim king of Baghdad was ______? Caliph Haroon-Ur-Rasheed 9. The disputed case brought before the Caliph was about ______? Ownership of a horse 10. The role of the Qazi of the city in the story was ______? Brought the disputed case

13. The students subject to ______ treated like a child by their teachers.

طلباء کے ساتھ ان کے اساتذہ کی طرف سے بچوں جیسا سلوک کیا جاتا ہے۔

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Answer: being

Explanation The students are subject to being treated like a child by their teachers.

14. But I did not want to shoot the elephant, I watched him beating his bunch of grass against his knees,

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Explanation "But I did not want to shoot the elephant, I watched him beating his bunch of grass against his knees, with that preoccupied grandmotherly air that elephants have. It seemed to me that I would be murdered to shoot, and I never wanted to (Somehow it always seems worse to kill a large animal). Besides, that was the best owner to be considered, But I had to act quickly. I turned to some experienced-looking caretakers who had been there when we arrived and asked them how the elephant had been behaving. They all said the same thing: he took no notice of you if you left him alone, but he might change." "From the passage, it appears that the author was: A. A worried man B. Possessed with fear C. Kind and considerate D. An inexperienced hunter Short Detail: According to the paragraph, the hunter hesitated to harm the elephant even in a difficult situation. "The phrase 'Preoccupied Grandmotherly Air' signifies: A. Calm, Dignified, and Affectionate Disposition B. A very superior attitude C. Pretending to be very busy D. Being unconcerned Short Detail: The phrase 'Preoccupied Grandmotherly Air' means like a caring Grandmother. "The author did not want to shoot the elephant because he: A. Did not find the elephant to be ferocious B. Was afraid of it C. Did not wish to kill an animal which was eating its meal D. Did not have the experience of shooting a big animal Short Detail: The elephant was calm and not looking dangerous, and the author felt that it would not be necessary to kill the elephant.

15. By nature we are humans are liable to make mistake. We are volunerable to evils and temptation and prone to ignore genral rules, ethical codes.Of people of all age groups, the youth comprising majority of population are most inclined to make mistakes. they are attempt to commit morally bad deeds. They disobey their parents, and do not feel ashmed of their misbehavior The paragraph is mainly about

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Answer: Human nature,irregularities, immorality and defiance on the part of all human beings

Explanation The paragraph is mainly about Human nature,irregularities, immorality and defiance on the part of all human beings. ******* RY 14-01-2023

16. Tips and Tricks about Comprehension on the base of given para with Passage for Practices.

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Answer: PDF Link available in Description

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17. Passage for Reading & Comprehension: The social media has both pros and cons. One can reap many benefits from it. But it is important to see how one can minimize its harmful effects.

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Explanation Passage for Reading & Comprehension: The social media has both pros and cons. One can reap many benefits from it. But it is important to see how one can minimize its harmful effects. The ills of social media can be mitigated if we follow certain basic rules. These include, among others, fixing a time limit for using the social media and following the limit strictly. Also, one should be discreet when selecting online products or responding to online offers of jobs and other opportunities. Moreover, creating a balance between study time and physical activities can help in addressing academic and health-related concerns. Further, sparing time for family and friends, and not indulging too much in self-portrayal can have a positive impact on one’s life. Also, it is important to share only authentic and verified news and content so that no inconvenience is caused to you or your friends. In today’s times, giving up the social media may not be a realistic option. A prudent user can benefit a lot from the positive aspects of the social media. While its negative aspects, and not staying away from them, can make one a victim of its adverse effects. Used appropriately, the social media can be a good resource, used inappropriately, it can cause considerable harm. 1. One can get many benefits from ______? Social media 2. One can easily curb the effects of social media by following certain _____? Rules 3. Study time and physical activities require proper balance to deal with study and _____? Health 4. To spread any news which is not verified will cause ______? Inconvenience 5. Social media can be used effectively by a user who is _____? Prudent 6. Use of social media appropriately can be a good _____? Resource 7. The similar meaning of the word ‘prudent’ is _____? Sensible Prudent means سمجھداری Sensible means سمجھدار 8. The opposite meaning of the word ‘inconvenience’ is _____? Pleasure Inconvenience means تکلیف Pleasure means خوشی 9. In the current time, to give up using social media is not a ______? Realistic Option 10. To avoid indulge too much in self-portrayal and giving time to family and friends will have ______? Positive impact

18. Passage: The strong efforts to gain equality for women in the scientific workplace began to show results in the last quarter of the twentieth century: women have secured positions as research scientists and won recognition and promotion within their fields.

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Explanation Passage The strong efforts to gain equality for women in the scientific workplace began to show results in the last quarter of the twentieth century: women have secured positions as research scientists and won recognition and promotion within their fields. Though the modern struggle for equality in scientific fields is the same in many ways as it was in the early part of the century, it is also different. The woman who first began undertaking careers in science had little support from any part of the society in which they lived. This vanguard had to struggle alone against the social conditioning they had received as women members of that society and against the male-dominated scientific community. Women scientific researchers made a seemingly auspicious beginning. In the first quarter of the twentieth century, some women scientists who engaged in research worked at the most prestigious institutes of the period and enjoyed more career mobility than women researchers would experience again for several decades. Florence Sabin, an anatomist at the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research noted for her research on the lymphatic system, is one important example. This encouraging beginning, however, was not to be followed by other successes for many decades. To have maintained an active role in research institutions, women would have had to share some of the decision-making power: they needed to be part of hiring, promotion, and funding decisions. Unfortunately, these early women scientists were excluded from the power structure of scientific research. As a result, they found it almost impossible to provide opportunities for a younger set of female colleagues seeking employment in a research setting, to foster their productivity and facilitate their career mobility, and eventually to allow them access to the top ranks. Even those with very high professional aspirations accepted subordinate status as assistants if doing so seemed necessary to gain access to research positions—and too often these were the only positions offered to them in their chosen careers. Time and again they pulled back from offering any real resistance or challenge to the organizational structure that barred their advancement. But we must remember that these women scientists were few in number, their participation in decision-making positions was virtually nil, and their political clout was minimal. Thus, they could easily become highly visible targets for elimination from the staff, especially if their behavior was judged in this least imprudent. Women’s awareness that they were unequal colleagues, included in professional settings only on the sufferance of male colleagues, who held the positions of power, conflicted with their belief in meritocracy. They wanted to believe that achieving persons would be welcomed for their abilities and contributions. Yet they were surrounded by evidence to the contrary. An assistant professor of zoology observed that the men who were heads of departments were insistent on having other men in the department; they told her that women ought to be satisfied teaching high school. She relates that, during her ten years in the department, men were given at least six positions that she was qualified for and wanted desperately, but for which she was not even considered because she was a woman. 1. The primary purpose of the passage is to _____? Explain a situation 2. The passage as a whole suggest that "career mobility" means the____? Ability to advance in one's chosen field 3. The statement that women could be eliminated from their jobs if their behavior was "the least imprudent" suggests primarily that they ____? Were judged by a standard different from the one used to Judge their male colleagues 4. The last paragraph of the passage suggests that for majority of women scientists, the "belief in meritocracy" was _____? Inconsistent with the fact that they were discriminated against on the job 5. The example of the assistant professor of zoology serves primarily to indicate the ____? Extent of male bias against women in scientific fields at a particular form

19. Passage for Reading & Comprehension: Cleanliness is a key part of everyday life. It helps protect our health and prevents many illnesses. A tidy environment makes our surroundings pleasant and calm. If a place is unclean, germs grow easily and cause sickness.

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Explanation Passage for Reading & Comprehension : Cleanliness is a key part of everyday life. It helps protect our health and prevents many illnesses. A tidy environment makes our surroundings pleasant and calm. If a place is unclean, germs grow easily and cause sickness. Children should develop cleanliness habits from an early age. They should keep classrooms, books, and uniforms neat. Using dustbins for garbage and washing hands before meals are simple but important practices. Schools can guide students by teaching hygiene and arranging cleaning activities. Cleanliness is not just a personal responsibility but a social duty. When everyone keeps homes, streets, and public spaces clean, the whole community benefits. A clean nation shows discipline and good character. Therefore, everyone should contribute to keeping the environment clean for a healthier future. 1. Cleanliness helps protect our? Health 2. An unclean place helps to grow? Germs 3. Children should develop cleanliness habits from an early? Age 4. It is an important practice to wash hands before? Meals 5. Cleanliness is not only a personal responsibility but a social? Duty 6 . Cleanliness is the responsibility of? Everyone 7. A clean nation reflects? Discipline 8. If public places are clean? Society benefits 9. Schools can promote cleanliness by? Teaching hygiene and organizing activities 10. The main idea of the passage is? Cleanliness supports a healthy and better future Last verified on 07-02-2026

20. Sometimes I wonder, if it was not for those conversations that I had with Grandma I wouldn’t be aware of my origin and how we came here in the first place. I remember it was hard listening to those stories again and again. The same high point and turning events every other time. But it made me happy that she has me to share her stories with and someone to actually listen to her during her most difficult times of 7 years of bed rest. The struggles that she faced when she was a child living in Iran under the Era of Reza Shah and how they managed to flee from there to Pakistan to save their lives and dignity. Although happy to have survived all those checkpoints and finally arriving and creating a life, she had a feeling of sorrow and sadness in her eyes, when she described her homeland and relatives there, residing in the small town of Zabul and extended family in Mashhad. Sometimes, when I miss Quetta, living in Karachi I feel the same energy and sadness when I constantly think of the time I was there as I spent half my childhood there. Where did grandma belong to?

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Answer: Zabul

Explanation T he passage says: "she described her homeland and relatives there, residing in the small town of Zabul and extended family in Mashhad." This clearly indicates that Zabul was her homeland, while Mashhad is where her extended family lived.

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