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Activity 1 5 Marks
Read the information given below and arrange it in inverted pyramid style in a way
that it gives the look of a complete news story. Also suggest a suitable headline to it.
Pakistan's government blames Baloch insurgents for such attacks, who have
blown up gas pipelines, railway lines and electricity lines in the past. They have
also attacked army bases and government buildings
Gas pipeline in southwestern Balochistan province blown up by unknown people
Officials said that repair of the pipeline has been started and it will take some time
to restore the supply
Gas supply partially disrupted
Pipelines are targeted regularly in this gas-rich province where tribal groups are
pushing for greater autonomy.
It caused a damage of three-foot pipeline
Location is at Akhtar Abad area of Quetta, as per spokesman for the Sui Southern
Gas company
Officials suspect tribal rebels were behind the incident.
As per police officer it was blown with the help of explosive material
It disrupted gas supply to some areas in Quetta and other parts of the province.
The pipeline caught fire after the blast and fire fighters were called who
controlled the blaze after some time.
No information about the responsible persons up till now.
Activity 2 5 Marks
Eliminate the unnecessary words from the following sentences.
1. The T-shirts were free of charge to the first 50 customers.
2. The contractor did a totally complete job on the renovation.
3. The airline faced a crisis situation after the crash.
4. The mayor flatly rejected the ordinance.
5. Police said the armed gunman was caught near the bank.
Activity 3 5 Marks
Words with different meanings often look or sound similar. As a journalist, you
should be familiar with these words and use them correctly. Cross out the wrong
words in the following sentences, leaving only the correct ones.
1. The (cite/sight/site) chosen by the City for (it’s/its) new office building could
(affect/effect) parking in that part of town.
2. The United States army general was able to (envelop/envelope) the enemy in
(fewer/less) than 24 hours, capturing (more than/over) 7,000 soldiers (who/whom/which)
were (than/then) disarmed.
3. The fire (marshall/marshal) said it will cost (about/around) 100,000 dollars to repair
the apartment complex, where a dozen (people/persons) lived before Fridays fire
(burnt/burned) most of the building.
4. The elementary school (principal/principle) said Mister Smith is a man of high
(principal/principle) and deserves the (reward/award) as teacher of the year.
5. The (blond/blonde) girl (complimented/complemented) her friend on the new shoes
(that/which) she bought on sale for just ten dollars.
Activity 1 5 Marks
Read the information given below and arrange it in inverted pyramid style in a way
that it gives the look of a complete news story. Also suggest a suitable headline to it.
Pakistan's government blames Baloch insurgents for such attacks, who have
blown up gas pipelines, railway lines and electricity lines in the past. They have
also attacked army bases and government buildings
Gas pipeline in southwestern Balochistan province blown up by unknown people
Officials said that repair of the pipeline has been started and it will take some time
to restore the supply
Gas supply partially disrupted
Pipelines are targeted regularly in this gas-rich province where tribal groups are
pushing for greater autonomy.
It caused a damage of three-foot pipeline
Location is at Akhtar Abad area of Quetta, as per spokesman for the Sui Southern
Gas company
Officials suspect tribal rebels were behind the incident.
As per police officer it was blown with the help of explosive material
It disrupted gas supply to some areas in Quetta and other parts of the province.
The pipeline caught fire after the blast and fire fighters were called who
controlled the blaze after some time.
No information about the responsible persons up till now.
Activity 2 5 Marks
Eliminate the unnecessary words from the following sentences.
1. The T-shirts were free of charge to the first 50 customers.
2. The contractor did a totally complete job on the renovation.
3. The airline faced a crisis situation after the crash.
4. The mayor flatly rejected the ordinance.
5. Police said the armed gunman was caught near the bank.
Activity 3 5 Marks
Words with different meanings often look or sound similar. As a journalist, you
should be familiar with these words and use them correctly. Cross out the wrong
words in the following sentences, leaving only the correct ones.
1. The (cite/sight/site) chosen by the City for (it’s/its) new office building could
(affect/effect) parking in that part of town.
2. The United States army general was able to (envelop/envelope) the enemy in
(fewer/less) than 24 hours, capturing (more than/over) 7,000 soldiers (who/whom/which)
were (than/then) disarmed.
3. The fire (marshall/marshal) said it will cost (about/around) 100,000 dollars to repair
the apartment complex, where a dozen (people/persons) lived before Fridays fire
(burnt/burned) most of the building.
4. The elementary school (principal/principle) said Mister Smith is a man of high
(principal/principle) and deserves the (reward/award) as teacher of the year.
5. The (blond/blonde) girl (complimented/complemented) her friend on the new shoes
(that/which) she bought on sale for just ten dollars.