How to Attempt HSSC English Paper Effectively in Any Board

I explained in article how to attempt English paper and how to get maximum marks in English paper in any board. All tips and preparation material and format is mentioned in article

Here I am going to show how can you improve your English and get maximum marks in this subject. Many students get low marks in English however they are best in other subjects. There are two major reasons just like Urdu. One main reason is that Students do very common and pathetic mistakes like Incorrect Punctuation, Wrong use of Articles, Spelling Mistakes, and many more which I will explain later.  Now I am going to tell you the second main mistake which is encountered by students. They attempt paper with the poor and traditional presentation. Here traditional presentation refers to the style in which they wrote in low classes. I will explain everything about the English paper for all classes. I will explain what mistakes many students do in exams and how to minimize and overcome them. Most of the FBISE students don't know the syllabus of English. So if you want to then download this PDF file from the official website and read the content of your class. All classes syllabus from 1 To 12th Class is given.

Download English Syllabus of All Classes [PDF]

 Now move to the steps which must be followed by each and every student to get maximum marks in this subject.

1. Make your Grammar Strong

These are the main mistakes students do in English papers.

• Punctuation
• Wrong use of Article
• Misspelling
• Tenses Mistakes
• Prepositions
• Adverbs

You can easily correct these mistakes by making your English better. Now the main questions arise "From Where and How to Learn These Grammar Attributes?". Here I am going to tell you how you can improve your grammar. Grammarly is the best platform for learning grammar. Just Type one of the above attributes in Google and write "Grammarly" at the end of your query. For Example, "Capitalization Rules Grammarly". Grammarly is the only thing that can make you perfect in your English. Grammarly allows you to check your grammar. 

Click Here to open the Grammarly Grammar Checker and type some sentences and then see your mistakes.

Your Best Teacher is Your Last Mistake. - Ralph Nader

Here I am going to show an example of a Grammar Checker. Firstly write Text in Box and then click on the Button given below.

The result will be displayed like this form to you. 

So in this way, you can make your grammar eminent. Must practice yourself on a daily basis and learn at least one attribute of grammar daily to make it splendid for yourself. 

2. Read English NEWS Papers

Reading newspapers is worthwhile for you if you want to see your English level at peek. 

All I know is what I read in the papers.

Mostly in FBISE, the English paper is unseen. Students get puzzled in such situations and failed to attempt papers. The reason is that they are totally unable to make sentences. So by reading newspapers and articles, you become strong in writing content. If the essay is unseen in the paper then you should write it like a seen essay. You can do this only if you read articles and newspapers and practice your English as I mentioned above. I recommend acting upon this advice for a better English Level.

HOW TO ATTEMPT PAPER EFFECTIVELY

Now I am going to share some tips for attempting the paper. You have to attract the examiner to your paper. 

Apki Presentation aisi honi chahye k Examiners Majbor ho Jaye marks Dene Py.

3. How to Attempt Short Questions

When we talk about short questions then a question comes in our mind is that " Why marks are deducted in Short Question". There are four reasons for this question.

1. 0.5 marks are deducted for every grammar mistake.
2. 0.5 marks are deducted for 4 spelling mistakes.
3. 0.5 marks for presentation.
4. 0.5 marks are deducted for the too-long answer.

Now think about how many mistakes you made during the paper. Students think that they do everything correctly on paper and examiners mark their paper strictly. But actually, they do a lot of such mistakes in the paper.

The solution of these Mistakes

Firstly read the question and analyze whether it is in the present tense or past tense. If the question is about the past then write past tenses on paper and if the question is in the present tense then write your answer in the present tense. Secondly, don't write those words whose spelling is not confirmed to you. Thirdly, Read at least 2 times your answer after completing. Now if we talk about the length of the answer then 

Don't Write answer more than 55 words.

Here is the presentation example of short questions.

4. Play Question Tips

The book has changed this year ( 2018-2019 )  for the 11th Class. Only one play is included in this book. So the only a single question will have to attempt in this portion. For attempting this part effectively keep these points in mind.

1. Write an answer of at least 50 words and a maximum of 75 words. 
2. Try to write in your own words with free grammar and spelling mistakes.
3. Don't write those lines which are irrelevant to the question. 

5.  How to Prepare Poems

When we discuss poems then before the "How" question, the question " What to do in Poems " comes into our minds. The answer is simple

Read every poem and remember interpretation of every stanza only

Remember only interpretation and your poems will be prepared for exams.

Theme Tips 

Write down the main idea of the theme in the first line and then write the interpretations you remember of stanzas. Keep in mind, Don't write more than 75 words. 

Paraphrase Tips

Write the context of the stanza in the first line of each stanza. and then write the interpretation in an explanatory form.

Stanza Questions Answers

Read stanza and recall its interpretation in mind and write answers in your own words. Don't takes lines from the stanza as it is for an answer. Always write in your own words.

6. Curriculum Vitae ( CV )

CV writing question is a part of a 1st-year paper. It's the easiest question of the paper.

Tips

1. Easy to understand
2. Highlight Your Skills
3. Focus on Skills and keep other things and secondary
4. Should be general ( i.e, for all jobs )
5. Detailed Document

CV Must contains these headings

• Title ( must contain your name and address below it )
• Personal Information ( DOB, Email, Cell No, etc ) 
• Objective
• Academic Qualification
• Certifications
• Professional Skills
• Professional Projects
• Work Experience
• Languages
• Interests 
• Referees

Here is the best template for CV writing. Follow this to get full marks.

7. Report Writing

Report writing is a part of the 2nd-year paper.

A report is information transferred from one person or group to another person or group

It is formal in the presentation.  Here we will discuss how to write a report effectively.

Structure of the Report

A report should contain these headings for better attraction.

• Date
• To (a person, officer, institute )
• From ( Source )
• Subject or Objective of Report
• Abstract or Summary
• Introduction
• Report
• Conclusions
• Suggestions and Recommendations
• Appendices 

1. Date

Write the date on the left-hand top corner of the first page of the report. You can write the date in any format.

2. To

The person who asked for the report should be mentioned just below the date. You may also write the address after the name.

3. From

The person who is writing the report should mention his name and address in this heading. In Board exams, we don't write our name on paper so we have to write only "XYZ" in this heading.

4. Subject

You may write an objective or title as well in this heading. Main Subject of the report about 1 to 2 words should be written in this heading.

5. Summary

The summary contains the main points of your report. It should be precise as possible. In Professional fields, Top management only read a summary of the report so it is very important. You just summarize the whole report in 3 to 5 lines. 

6. Introduction

The introduction contains a little bit of background of the report and it tells what the report is about? It prepares the reader for the main context of the report. 

7. Report

It is the main heading of your report. It contains the actual detail of the report. You may use subheadings in this section. Disclose correct and valid information in this section. Write all the necessary information about the report.

8. Conclusions

Answer this question in this heading. What do you extract from this report? 

9. Suggestions and Recommendations 

Write down your suggestions and recommendations if any you feel in your report.

10. Appendices

It contains all technical information that the expert of field may read. It is optional. You may skip this heading.

Here is an example of a report

8. Letter Writing

There are two types of letters. One is formal and another one is informal.

Only formal letter is the part of 1st year English question paper. Application or Formal Letter appear in exams. No letter or application is included in 2nd year English question paper fbise.

Half marks are dedicated to the pattern or format of the letter and half marks are for the body of the letter.

Structure for Writing Letter 

1. Write Your address on the top right corner.
2. Write down the address of the person or organization to whom you are writing on the left side.
3. Write the date on the left side or right side.
4. Write Salutation. Start with "Dear" and write the name of a person.
5. If you start with Dear Sir/Madam then end with "Yours Faithfully" and if you start with Dear Mr then end with "Yours Sincerely"
6. Write your Signature
7.  Write your name

Body of Letter

1. First Paragraph

It should contain the objective of your letter or introduction of your letter or the purpose of your letter.

2. Middle Paragraphs

Write as short as possible. Formal letters are precise. You have to write the actual information in the middle paragraphs. 

3. Ending Paragraph

It should contain your expectations about this letter.

Here is the example of a letter from the book for better clarification.

9. Application Writing

Application writing is simple and easy. It is not important in HSSC fbise but I will show you a template for writing a perfect application. Follow this pattern to get maximum marks. Like a letter, Half marks are dedicated to pattern and the rest of them are for the body. Keep in mind that always start a letter or application from a new page.

10. Phrasal Verbs and Idioms

Here is the list of phrasal verbs and idioms. Only do important idioms and phrasal verbs.

Idioms

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11. Essay Writing

You can write an essay if you have two capabilities.

1. Strong Grammar.
2. Ability to express your ideas.

Structure of the Essay

There are only three parts of the essay

• Introduction
• Main Body
• Conclusion

1. Introduction

Your first line and first paragraph should be about the actual meaning and definition of the title. By reading the first 3 to 4 lines of your essay, Your teacher judges the remaining essay lines. So write your introduction effectively to attract the attention of the examiner. Write down the general things about your essay in this part.

2. Main Body

It may contain multiple paragraphs for the explanation of the essay. If outlines are given then follow that outline and explain every point of outline in the body and if an outline is not given then write each and everything you know about that topic in the body.

1. Write some quotations related to the topic.
2. Write some poetry related to that essay.
3. Quranic Ayat or Hadith Mubarak may also be quoted in an essay for better attraction.
4. Write multiple paragraphs.

3. Conclusion

In the last paragraph of your essay, write down what you concluded from this essay.