Friday, April 26, 2024
11:18 AM (GMT +5)

Go Back   CSS Forums > CSS Compulsory Subjects > English (Precis & Composition)

Reply Share Thread: Submit Thread to Facebook Facebook     Submit Thread to Twitter Twitter     Submit Thread to Google+ Google+    
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1  
Old Thursday, August 04, 2016
WaqarMMD's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Peshawar valley
Posts: 29
Thanks: 56
Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts
WaqarMMD is on a distinguished road
Default Need guidance in Reading Skills

I have started reading for CSS2018, but I often do not understand the idea or exact meaning of sentence mostly complex sentences like when reading Dawn Opinion.
Kindly guide me that how I could fix this issue.

And suggest me a good book for understanding complex sentences, types of sentences.

Regards
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old Thursday, August 04, 2016
infinite optimism's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Islamabad
Posts: 274
Thanks: 35
Thanked 90 Times in 74 Posts
infinite optimism is on a distinguished road
Default

I am guessing that your basics are very weak.

First of all,read a book wren and martin and focus on phrases,clauses and their types e.g prepositional phrases.absolute phrases,participle phrases,infinitive phrases,gerund , adjective clause(relative clauses) and adverbial Clauses.

Learn how they function in a sentence.

For more complex grammr,read Michael swan practical English usage.

And use the internet too.

Read carefully and when you see a particular expression search it on the internet.

But remember phrases,clauses,and other expression works as a noun,adjective ,and adverb,with the exception of few.

So learn it in a way by focusing on how an expression work in a sentence.
__________________
The pessimist complains about the wind,the optimist expects it to change,the realist adjusts the sails.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to infinite optimism For This Useful Post:
WaqarMMD (Saturday, August 06, 2016)
  #3  
Old Thursday, August 04, 2016
Khola Bokhari's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 16
Thanks: 34
Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts
Khola Bokhari is on a distinguished road
Default

"Exploring the world of English" by Sayyid aadat Ali Shah.



Sent from my ALE-L21 using Tapatalk
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Khola Bokhari For This Useful Post:
WaqarMMD (Saturday, August 06, 2016)
  #4  
Old Friday, August 05, 2016
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Zain Mirza is on a distinguished road
Default

It is good to read wren and martin to get command in comprehension.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Zain Mirza For This Useful Post:
WaqarMMD (Saturday, August 06, 2016)
  #5  
Old Friday, August 05, 2016
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Behind your computer screen
Posts: 81
Thanks: 14
Thanked 64 Times in 31 Posts
Neptune Shadow is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
I have started reading for CSS2018, but I often do not understand the idea or exact meaning of sentence mostly complex sentences like when reading Dawn Opinion.
Kindly guide me that how I could fix this issue.

And suggest me a good book for understanding complex sentences, types of sentences.

Regards
Read ,read and read. Don't lose heart, even you are unable to understand any word, phrase , sentence. second thing, try to avoid net-speak words while messaging. Try to write complete sentence with simply adding one new word in your regular life, time to time. You will see huge difference after sometime. So keep your self motivated.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Neptune Shadow For This Useful Post:
WaqarMMD (Saturday, August 06, 2016)
  #6  
Old Thursday, August 11, 2016
quantumX's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Lahore
Posts: 288
Thanks: 142
Thanked 168 Times in 124 Posts
quantumX is on a distinguished road
Default

Yes, it also happened to me when I started reading newspaper. It's been more than a year since I got into the preparation of this exam and I faced the similar problem as you're currently facing, but I gradually overcame it by sticking myself to reading and just reading. Even though in the beginning, I had a lot of difficulty interpreting the words and my grammar was not as good as it is now but I kept my reading activity going on. I used to use a dictionary a lot like whenever I would see a word which was unknown to me then I would consult that quickly with dictionary, whenever I would find any grammatical confusion, then I would immediately look for the explanation by searching on google. I kept the cycle going until I started having less difficulty while reading. And I want to suggest you that do not stop your reading habit for the sake of approach of learning English first then rest afterwards. Read a lot along with improving vocabulary and grammar. Install a dictionary extension in your browser for quickly getting the meaning of a word. Learn everything with interest and you'll find yourself in a state where you feel much improved in contrast to what you are now.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to quantumX For This Useful Post:
WaqarMMD (Thursday, August 11, 2016)
  #7  
Old Thursday, August 11, 2016
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 172
Thanks: 54
Thanked 54 Times in 49 Posts
thedude is on a distinguished road
Default

Hi Waqar, I faced a similar problem, but instead of English I had to improve my Urdu. Nevertheless, I think the method can be applied to English as well.

Use the internet edition of the paper at Dawn.com, and make use of a good online dictionary. I recommend dictionary.com because it includes sentences that show how the word is used. A lot of the time the literal meaning of a word and its usage are very different. Be sure to really understand the word and how it is used. If you simply read the definition you wont see much improvement.

The next step is to record the word in a word document, copy and paste the sentence you read in dawn which included the word, and write down your own meaning of the word. By your own meaning i mean write down in simple terms what you understand about how the word is used. By having a record of the word, the sentence you first read it in, and a simple definition you will be more likely to truly understand the word and its usage in the long run.

Keep doing this and you will build up a huge list, which you will revise every now and again. Slowly but surely you will see the improvement.

This is better than using the hard copy of the newspaper because you can simply copy/paste the word. It makes things much quicker.

Most importantly don't be discouraged. Many people have overcome the English Hurdle and aced this exam, InshAllah you will too.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to thedude For This Useful Post:
WaqarMMD (Thursday, August 11, 2016)
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Developing Writing Skills in English! azeegum English (Precis & Composition) 8 Wednesday, February 23, 2022 02:01 PM
few ideas about precis and composition zulfiqarahmed Comprehension 2 Wednesday, November 25, 2015 03:14 PM
essay on pleasure of reading sana mahjabeen Essays 5 Tuesday, July 23, 2013 11:08 PM
Required VU sociology Notes by Dr. Anwar shrd Sociology 6 Saturday, February 23, 2013 11:40 AM
LeaderShip Skills YasirKarim General Knowledge, Quizzes, IQ Tests 0 Friday, August 05, 2005 11:41 AM


CSS Forum on Facebook Follow CSS Forum on Twitter

Disclaimer: All messages made available as part of this discussion group (including any bulletin boards and chat rooms) and any opinions, advice, statements or other information contained in any messages posted or transmitted by any third party are the responsibility of the author of that message and not of CSSForum.com.pk (unless CSSForum.com.pk is specifically identified as the author of the message). The fact that a particular message is posted on or transmitted using this web site does not mean that CSSForum has endorsed that message in any way or verified the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any message. We encourage visitors to the forum to report any objectionable message in site feedback. This forum is not monitored 24/7.

Sponsors: ArgusVision   vBulletin, Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.