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CSS Paper 1980

Every one must decide for themselves what to do about it.

Every one must decide for himself what to do about it.




I shouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t turn up tomorrow.

I shalln't be surprised,if he doesn't turn up tomorrow.



I compared his essay to Mushtaq’s and found them to be almost identical.

I compared his essay with Mushtaq's and found them to be almost identical.



Neither Farooq or Akbar are going to the wedding lunch on Saturday.


Neither Farooq nor Akbar is going to the wedding lunch on Saturday



Where was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than there was yesterday

Where was a very different atnosphere in the town this morning than yesterday.

CSS 1972

i) Where was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than there was yesterday.

Where was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than there was yestermorning?

ii) Every one must decide for themselves what to do about it.
Every one must decide for himself what to do about it.

iii) I shouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t turn up tomorrow.
I shall not be surprised if he does not turn up tomorrow.

iv) Neither Farooq or Akbar are going to the wedding lunch on Saturday.
Neither Farooq nor Akbar is going to the wedding lunch on Saturday.


v) I compared his essay to Mushtaq’s and found them to be almost identical.

I compared his essay to Mushtaqs' and found these to be almost identical.

Next exercise

1. One of Sailors are waving the flag.
One of the sailors is waving the flag

2. This is the most earliest that I have come to the office.
This is the earliest that I have come to the office.

3. He has drove his car all over the Europe.
He has driven his car all over / around the Europe.

4. We bought a new car from a salesman with air conditioning.
We bought a new car with air conditioning from a salesman.

5. The Scientists predict that the ice age will return again.
The scientists predict that the ice age will return.

6. Either the mother or the father take the blame
Either the mother or the father takes to the blame.

7. Open the door for lady like a man should.
Open the door for lady as a man should

8. They added a garage to their house made of aluminum.
They added a garage to their house made up of aluminium.

9. Wanting appreciation is a universal desire common to all people.

10. Mumps are a very painful illness.
Mumps is a very painful disease.

Next Exercise

1. He is stronger than any body in the field.
He is stronger than any other in the field.

2. The lady brought a comb for the baby with celluloid teeth.
The lady brought a comb for the baby made of celluloid teeth.

3. Between you and I he is richer than me.
Between you and me, he is richer

4. Tell men when may I see you.
Tell me when I may see you?

5. I have great pleasure to accept your invitation.
I feel great pleasure to accept your invitation.

6. He has finished the work a week ago.
He finished the work a week ago.

7. Pushing open the bedroom door, a jug of water fell on his head.
While pushing the bedroom door, a jug of water fell on his head.

8. I wish he was there.
I wish he were there

9. Who are you talking about?
Whom are you talking about?


10. Being a raining day I did not go out.
Due to rainy day, I didnot / couldnot go out.

11. Though he is rich but he is not proud.
Though he is rich yet he is not proud.

Corrections are appreciated
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1. If I was her I will not do it.
If I were her, I would not do it.

2. He is witty than any boy in class.
He is witty than any other boy in the class.

3. Although he is senior than any officer yet he is not promoted.
Although he is senior yet he is not promoted.

4. Since two nights I could not sleep.
From last two nights I could not sleep.

5. Five workers have dismissed and two replaced.


6. The world War has been ended in 1945 and Pakistan has been sine 1947.


7. Being a bad weather I could get plane services.
Due to bad weather, I couldnot get plane services.

8. She is succeeded to win the first prize.
She has succeeded to win the first prize.

9. A bunch of flowers were presented to the chief guest.
A bunch of flowers was presented to the chief guest.

10. The two first page of the book are torned.
The first two pages of this book are torned.
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CSS Paper 1980

Every one must decide for themselves what to do about it.

Every one must decide for himself what to do about it.




I shouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t turn up tomorrow.

I shalln't be surprised,if he doesn't turn up tomorrow.



I compared his essay to Mushtaq’s and found them to be almost identical.

I compared his essay with Mushtaq's and found them to be almost identical.



Neither Farooq or Akbar are going to the wedding lunch on Saturday.


Neither Farooq nor Akbar is going to the wedding lunch on Saturday



Where was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than there was yesterday

Where was a very different atnosphere in the town this morning than yesterday.

CSS 1972

i) Where was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than there was yesterday.

Where was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than there was yestermorning?

ii) Every one must decide for themselves what to do about it.
Every one must decide for himself what to do about it.

iii) I shouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t turn up tomorrow.
I shall not be surprised if he does not turn up tomorrow.

iv) Neither Farooq or Akbar are going to the wedding lunch on Saturday.
Neither Farooq nor Akbar is going to the wedding lunch on Saturday.


v) I compared his essay to Mushtaq’s and found them to be almost identical.

I compared his essay to Mushtaqs' and found these to be almost identical.

Next exercise

1. One of Sailors are waving the flag.
One of the sailors is waving the flag

2. This is the most earliest that I have come to the office.
This is the earliest that I have come to the office.

3. He has drove his car all over the Europe.
He has driven his car all over / around the Europe.

4. We bought a new car from a salesman with air conditioning.
We bought a new car with air conditioning from a salesman.

5. The Scientists predict that the ice age will return again.
The scientists predict that the ice age will return.

6. Either the mother or the father take the blame
Either the mother or the father takes to the blame.

7. Open the door for lady like a man should.
Open the door for lady as a man should

8. They added a garage to their house made of aluminum.
They added a garage to their house made up of aluminium.

9. Wanting appreciation is a universal desire common to all people.

10. Mumps are a very painful illness.
Mumps is a very painful disease.

Next Exercise

1. He is stronger than any body in the field.
He is stronger than any other in the field.

2. The lady brought a comb for the baby with celluloid teeth.
The lady brought a comb for the baby made of celluloid teeth.

3. Between you and I he is richer than me.
Between you and me, he is richer

4. Tell men when may I see you.
Tell me when I may see you?

5. I have great pleasure to accept your invitation.
I feel great pleasure to accept your invitation.

6. He has finished the work a week ago.
He finished the work a week ago.

7. Pushing open the bedroom door, a jug of water fell on his head.
While pushing the bedroom door, a jug of water fell on his head.

8. I wish he was there.
I wish he were there

9. Who are you talking about?
Whom are you talking about?


10. Being a raining day I did not go out.
Due to rainy day, I didnot / couldnot go out.

11. Though he is rich but he is not proud.
Though he is rich yet he is not proud.

Corrections are appreciated
sorry 1980 and 1972 k neechy ghalti se 1 hi paper enter ke dia.....examz ki tension ka asr ha
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You are wrong. Correct is:

He swore to God.

Remember these points:
Swear to + someone
Swear on/upon + something
Swear into + put on responsibilities as of an office
Swear in + as + title
What about swear by + ????

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The lake froze rapidly.

The firm was unwilling to forego its usual commission.

We watched the lamb gamble on the green.

He belongs to the gild of carpenters.

He ought not to have spoken.
The lake freezes rapidly.(what do you think about it)
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The lake froze rapidly.

The firm was unwilling to forego its usual commission.

We watched the lamb gamble on the green.

He belonged to the gild of carpenters.
The firm was unwilling to let go its usual commission.
We watched the lambs gambling on the green.
He belonged to the guild of carpenters.

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What about swear by + ????
Swear by + someone/something + object regarding verification

Like: The witness swear by God and verify that he is right.
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We watched the lambs gambling on the green
@Arain is mein lamb aye ga.gambling se mein ittefaq kerti hun.

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The lake freezes rapidly.(what do you think about it)
Shahid They used it in past tense.hamen sirf is ka past theek kerna tha because Freezed 2nd form nae hoti,Froze hoti hai.
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We watched the lambs gamboling in the green.

gamble: game of chance
gambol: playful activity
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4. Since two nights I could not sleep.
From last two nights I could not sleep.
For last two nights I could not sleep.

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I could not sleep for last two nights.
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2. He is witty than any boy in class.
He is witty than any other boy in the class.

3. Although he is senior than any officer yet he is not promoted.
Although he is senior yet he is not promoted.

4. Since two nights I could not sleep.
From last two nights I could not sleep.

5. Five workers have dismissed and two replaced.


6. The world War has been ended in 1945 and Pakistan has been sine 1947.

2. He is the wittiest boy in the class.
3. Although he is senior to all officers yet he is not promoted.
4. For the last two nights I could not sleep.
5. Five workers have been dismissed and two replaced.
6. The world war ended in 1945 and Pakistan has been since 1947. (not sure about this)
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I shouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t turn up tomorrow.

I wouldn't be surprised,if he doesn't turn up tomorrow.

Where was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than there was yesterday

Where was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than yesterday?

4. We bought a new car from a salesman with air conditioning.
We bought a new car with from a salesman with air conditioner

6. Either the mother or the father take the blame
Either the mother or the father takes (to) the blame.

9. Wanting appreciation is a universal desire common to all people.
Appreciation is a universal desire common to all people.(i guess common should also be removed

3. Between you and I he is richer than me.
Between you and me he is more rich.
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