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Assignment No. 4 (Spring 2011)

English (ENG)

Total Marks: 15

Instructions:

1. No assignment will be accepted via e-mail after the due date.2. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Plagiarism occurs when a student uses work done by

someone else without acknowledging the actual author. It also means copying andpasting the material from handouts and internet source without rephrasing it in his/her

own words.

Q1. Write a paragraph on the following topic.

The quality of a mans life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence,

regardless of his chosen field of endeavor? Do you agree?

(10 Marks)

Expression+ Content = 7 Marks

Grammar (Tense +Punctuation) = 3 Marks

The quality of mans life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence regardless

of his chosen field of endeavor. This motto gives us the opportunity to live the very best thatis in us.a life of personal and professional excellence. People should try to understand thepower of excellence. The one who spend the entire life trying to become the best can prove

themselves the best. The only thing is that one should try to understand the power of

excellence. Life can be made more honorable and valuable if efforts are taken in the chosen

field. It is a general belief that hardworking people, who are committed to their cause earnmore name, wealth, and honor in life as compared to the people who are lethargic, passive

and noncommittal. The one, who is having aim and goal in life and striving for doing the

best, is always rewarded due to his effort. We have so many examples from history who tookstart from a very poor background but due to their commitment and effort, they reached the

apex of success and left their name for the coming generation to be remembered. The

ultimate result of commitment to excellence is victory and self-satisfaction. The bestexample in this regard is of the Holy Prophet who showed complete devotion and

commitment to his cause and despite the worst barriers, got the achievement.Q2. Choose the five signal words from the following paragraph.

During World War II, many men were in the army. Consequently, women went to

work in factories and even took over businesses for their husbands. So women discovered

that they could do other things, not just bake cookies and look after children. After the war,more women went out of the home to work. This caused a great change in society. One of

the biggest consequences was in the home. Since many women now work, men are learning

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to share the cooking, cleaning and caring for the children. In a few families the husband stays

home and the wife earns the familys income.

(5 Marks)

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