study study and study: A Visit

study study and study: A Visit: "A VisitCHAPTER – 5 Question and Answers Q.1 Why were Mr. Ahmed’s pupil excited? Ans. Mr. Ahmed’s pupils were excited because they were given..."

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study study and study: Little Things

study study and study: Little Things: "Little ThingsCHAPTER – 4 Central Idea Reference This poem is written by Julia Carney. The poem emphasis upon the importance of little things..."

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The Wise Caliph

The Wise Caliph

CHAPTER – 1
Question and Answers
Q.1 What was caliph Haroon-ur-Rashid known and respected for?
Ans. Caliph Haroon-ur-Rashid was famous for his wisdom and justice. The Caliph was wise in that manner as he used to disguise himself to know the problems and difficulties of the subject more freely and equality.
Q.2 Why did he go through the streets of Baghdad?
Ans. He would go through the streets of Baghdad to mingle with the common people in order to gain first-hand knowledge of their difficulties. He believed that by adopting the common life style, he experienced the problems in true sense.
Q.3 What did the Qazi say to the Caliph?
Ans. Firstly Qazi approached to the Caliph saluted him and presented a puzzled case, which the Qazi could not solve. The mystery was disturbing the Qazi because the two men were claiming the ownership of the same horse.
Q.4 What was the dispute between the rich man and beggar?
Ans. The dispute between the rich man and the beggar because of a horse. Both of them were claiming the ownership of horse plus accusing each other of robbery.
Q.5 What did the rich man tell the Caliph?
Ans. The rich man told the Caliph that he was riding towards the city. On this way he saw a beggar, who asked for a ride up to city gate. Afterwards the beggar refused to get down from the horse and claimed that the horse ws his.
Q.6 What did the beggar tell the Caliph?
The beggar told the Caliph that he had spent all his money on the horse. That morning the beggar was riding to the city and saw the rich man walking along the road. He asked for a lift because he was in hurry but afterwards refused to discount claiming that the horse belonged to him.
Q.7 Why did the beggar refuse to go down the horse?
Ans. The beggar refused to get down the horse because he wanted to rob the rich man of his horse. He also fabricated a false story to claim his ownership.
Q.8 What did the horse do when the beggar touched it?
Ans. When the beggar touched the horse it winced as if it did not like the touch of his hand. This reaction of the animals show that it was not owned by the beggar.
Q.9 What did the horse do when the rich man touched it?
Ans. When the rich man touched the horse it neighed and snorted with pleasure. This reaction of the horse proved the true ownership of the rich man.
Q.10 What did the Caliph say to the beggar?
Ans. The Caliph pronounced the beggar that he was a lair and wicked man. And by forgiving him asked him to beg the pardon of the rich man. Afterwards the rich man forgave him.
Sentences
1. Afford …………………… I can’t afford such a heavy expense.
2. Puzzled ………………… Ali was puzzled with the sum.
3. Disguise ……………….. The magician disguised himself as a woman in a second.
4. Dispute ………………… The Kashmir dispute is a bone of contention between India and Pakistan.
5. Lend …………………….. Please lend me your physics book.
Synonyms
1. shiver – tremble
2. astonish – amaze
3. cling – stick
4. request – beg
5. stiffen – harden
6. severe – stern
7. utterly – completely
8. disguise – hide
9. obvious – clear
10. puzzled – confused
11. mingle – mix
Complete the Sentences
1. A large crowd had gathered outside the court.
2. The courtiers crowed round the Caliph.
3. The Caliph disguised himself as a common man.
4. The people recognized the Caliph inspite of his disguise.
5. His right leg is shorter than the left leg, so he has a limp in his walk.
6. The rich man saw the lame beggar limping along the road.
7. The beggar motioned to him to stop.
8. He stood still and made no motion.
9. He uttered a few words and then lost consciousness.
10. To his utter disappointment he failed in the examination.
11. The rich man went galloping along the road.
12. The horse was running at a gallop.
13. The rich man and the beggar both claimed the horse.
14. Whose claim was found to be true?
Verbs and Nouns
1. Beg – Beggary
2. Live – Life
3. Lend – Loan
4. Believe – Belief
5. Please – Pleasant
6. Give – Gift
7. Speak – Speech
Composition
1. Describe the dispute between the rich man and the poor beggar and how did the Caliph prove that the beggar was a liar?
The dispute between the rich man and the beggar was because of a white horse. Both of them were claiming the ownership of the horse plus accusing each other of the robbery. Firstly, rich man riding to the city, he saw the beggar limping along the road. He felt sorry for him and gave him a ride up city gate. Afterwards, the beggar refused to dismount claiming that horse belonged to him. The beggar also told the same story with few amendments.
The Caliph, being wise, settled the dispute in a minute. He ordered both the men to touch the horse. When the beggar touched the horse, it showed the displeasure by wincing. But when the rich man touched the horse, It neighed and snorted with pleasure. The reaction of the animal proved the true ownership of the rich man. In this manner the case was decided and the Caliph was able to prove that the beggar was a liar and wicked man.
2. What is the moral of the lesson “The Wise Caliph”?
The lesson “The Wise Caliph” teaches us that if someone is dishonest to you and treats you in the bad manner, you should not treat him in the smae manner in which her behaved. The best revenge for a bad deed is a good deed.

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Professions

Professions

CHAPTER – 3
Question and Answers
Q.1 What does “Akhund” mean?
Ans. “Akhund” is a Sindhi word derived from a Persian word “Khandan” which means “to read”. It is the best word to express the teachers dignity and status.
Q.2 How does a teacher fulfill, God’s command?
Ans. The teacher fulfills God’s command by acting upon the first relation i.e. “to read” (IQRA). Teacher observe God’s Law by reading from the human heart, the nature and the Holy book.
Q.3 What are the qualities of a teacher?
Ans. Teacher must possess some personal and professionals Gaits. Personal qualities include interest for knowledge, reverence for all sorts knowledge, preference for students welfare. The other qualities are love to learn from every source and also to apply practically what he preaches.
Q.4 Why is fish important for us?
Ans. Fish is important, for us because it is a source of food and several by-products are obtained from fish i.e. glue, manure, liver oil. Catching fish is one of the most ancient and common profession of the world due to which a large number of people are engaged with this profession. It is also a flourishing trade.
Q.5 What are the different modes of fishing?
Ans. Freshment fishing or fishing – inland and sea or marine fishing are the two different modes of fishing. Freshwater fishing is done in rivers, Lakes, streams, ponds etc while marine fishing is done in oceans, sea, coastal areas etc.
Q.6 Why do people like freshment fish?
Ans. People like freshment fish because of its delicious taste. They are of very small size and easier to catch rather than marine fishing. It is usually caught from rivers, lakes, ponds, canals etc.
Q.7 Where is marine fishing done in Pakistan?
Ans. In Pakistan, marine fishing is done in the Arabian sea long the coast. The hazards of marine fishing include prolong stay o the fisherman in deep sea. The other danger is sudden change of weather, which can result in the loss of many lives.
Composition
Explain any one quality of a teacher.
The most elegant quality of a teacher is that he takes keen interest in learning from every source. He does not hesitate in capturing knowledge from every point in life. He does not keep himself committed to the books only. But tries to gain knowledge from any and everyone. even those younger or less gifted than himself. It means that he remains student forever. So, the good teacher is one who is enthusiastic for gaining knowledge from every source of life.
Unseen Passage
Before railways were made the cultivator derived little benefit on abundant harvest. He could not send his product to distant places to be sold; and if the land produced more than it was required in any particular district, as would happen in a good season. Prices fell and the cultivator was deprived of the profit which he might have expected, indeed, he often found it more economical to leave apart of his crop circuit. Railway has altered these conditions equalized has enabled agricultural, produce the improvements in communication to be sent to any distance with the result that prices have been in all places, within reasonable distance from the railway. When harvest are abundant, foodstuffs no longer not for want of buyers, since the farmer now has access to all the markets of the world.
Questions
1. Write down to main problems the farmer had to face before railways were made?
Ans. The main hazards the farmer had to face were that he could not send his produce to the far-flung areas. The other problem was that if more crop is harvested, the prices fell and he deprived of the profit.
2. Why did the prices of agricultural produce fall in good season?
Ans. the prices of agricultural products fell in good season because of abundant quantity of produce.
3. Why did the cultivators sometimes leave a part of his crop uncut?
Ans The farmers sometimes left a part of their crop uncut because it was found more economical for them other than getting low prices for the produce.
4. How has the improvement in communication helped to equalize the prices of agriculture produce?
Ans. The improvement in communication has helped to equalize the prices of agricultural products because after the establishment to transport link, the products can be taken to ay part of the world.
5. Change the bold verbs into Present Tense.
Ans. were made – are made, derived – derive
Fill in the Blanks
1. The teacher examined each student carefully.
2. River Indus is an important reservoir of water for irrigtion.
3. Stamp collecting is a good hobby.
4. The lunch was very tasty.
5. They are modernizing their mill by importing new machinery.
6. Manara is an off-shore island.
7. Coal Car is a by-product of petrol.
Grammar
Put the verb in correct tense.
1. I shall stay(stay) here until he comes (come) back.
2. If you speak(speak) the truth, i shall not punish (not punish) you.
3. When he reached (reach) the station the train had arrived (arrive).
4. I found (find) the book which i had lost (lose).
5. If you do not hurry (not hurry) you will miss (miss) the train.
6. If it does not rain (not rain) we shall go (go) out for a walk in the evening.
7. If he studies (study) regularly he will pass (pass) the examination.
8. He went (go) to the market and bought (buy) two exercise books yesterday.
9. I go (go) abroad for higher studies as soon as my result is announced (announce).
10. The teacher punished (punish) the boys who hadn’t done (not done) the homework.
Use of “Since” or “For”.
1. It has been raining since morning.
2. They have been playing foot ball for an hour.
3. I have been living in this house since January.
4. She has been suffering from fever for two days.
5. I have been preparing for the examination since Sunday last.
6. He has been building a house for six months.
7. The girl has been making a doll since noon.
8. He has been studying in this school since 1984.
Idioms
1. To back out of something.
Meaning: To withdraw from an agreement.
Sentence: You gave you word that you should help. Don’t back out of it.
2. To beat about the bush .
Meaning: To go around the topic in order to avoid the point.
Sentence: Say exactly what you mean and stop beating about the bush.
3. Bone to pick with someone.
Meaning: grievance about something.
Sentence: I have a bone to pick with you.
Synonyms
1. Reflection – Image
2. Enshrined – preserved carefully
3. Divine – of God
4. Dignity – honour
5. Par excellence – the best
6. cultivating – developing
7. professional – concerning one’s job
8. regard – opinion
Choose the Right Meaning
1. reverencing – (reversing, paying respect to, referring)
2. appreciates – (thinks, pays money to values)
3. inscribed – (demand, written, described)
4. decree – (certificate, command, temperature)
5. ponders – (thinks about, wanders about, swims about)
6. gifted – (rewarded, talented, indobted)
7. sources – (influences, wounds, fountains)
8. strives (groups, tries hard, sleeps)
9. incorporation – (put an end to, make part of , make a role of )
10. status – (a country, position, property)

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Little Things

Little Things

CHAPTER – 4
Central Idea
Reference
This poem is written by Julia Carney. The poem emphasis upon the importance of little things.
Central Idea
Nothing in this material world is unimportant. Even little things, which fail to claim and importance and fail to invite our attention, have their importance which cannot be ignored. Same as short, brief an soft spoken words create an everlasting impression in the hearts of others. Thus help to establish a harmonies society.
Theme
“If a great thing is simple to explain and easy to understand then the little things demand elaboration of details.”
Question and Answers
Q.1 Write five lines about a little out of kindness done by you, and the result of it?
Ans. Once a poor woman came to my house. She asked us about some money because her only son was in the hospital and she needed the money to buy medicines for him. My mother did not believe on her story but I offered my whole collection of the year which was about 800 to 900 rupees. In return, the woman gave me so much prays that I felt very happy on my act.
Sentences
1. To make fun of – We should not make fun of poor because they are also human beings like us.
2. To make room – The conductor was trying to make room for incoming passengers inside the bus.
3. To make money – Most of the people spend their lives in making money other than doing good deed.
4. To make a mistake – Aslam is making a mistake by choosing Qurban as his partner.
5. To make up – I’ve made up my mind to go to England for higher studies after the matriculation exams.
Use of made of
1. That house is made of bricks.
2. This cushion is made of foam rubber.
3. These machines are made of steel.
Idioms
1. To make the most of
Meaning: To take the fullest advantage of the circumstances
Sentence: he led me use his bicycle for a month so I’m going to make the most of it.
2. To make the both ends meet
Meaning: To be able to live within one’s income.
Sentence: I had to take up a part time job to be able to make the both ends meet.
3. To make one’s mouth water
Meaning: To cause someone to desire something intensely, especially food.
Sentence: As soon as we got the smell of food, it made our mouth water.

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A Visit

A Visit

CHAPTER – 5
Question and Answers
Q.1 Why were Mr. Ahmed’s pupil excited?
Ans. Mr. Ahmed’s pupils were excited because they were given a day off to visit a Model Agricultural Farm. They were naturally very excited.
Q.2 What surprised the boys when they reached the model farm?
Ans. When the boys reached the farm, they were surprised to see such a vast area of farm. They were also astonished to see mechanized farm.
Q.3 What is the name of the machine working in the wheat field?
Ans. The name of the machine working in the wheat field is “Combine”. Its function is to harvest the crop and tied it into sheaves.
Q.4 What does a thresher do?
Ans. A Thresher chaff from the grain. From one side of the machine, a golden rain of sweet smelling machine comes out while from other end the chaff comes out.
Q.5 How are ploughing, seeding and harvesting done on the model farm?
Ans. On the model farm, ploughing is done by tractors. The sowing machine is used for the purpose of seeding where as harvesting is done by Combine.
Q.6 How much work can one man do on the machine?
Ans. Machines have made the work easy for the farmer. That’s why a man can do the work of almost hundred men with the help of machines.
Q.7 What is an average produce from and ordinary farm? What is the produce per hectare on the model farm?
Ans. The average produce from na ordinary farm is 13 to 20 quintals. Where as average produce per hectare on the model farm is 60 to 70 quintals.
Q.8 Why is thee is difference in the output of the two?
Ans. There is a difference in the output of the two because of the machines used in model farm. The use of modern machinery and chemical, fertilizers in model farm has made work feasible for farmers. Moreover, spray of pesticides / insecticides and continuous supply of water has helped to increase the work output.
Q.9 What do they do to kill germs and insects?
Ans. They spray pesticides and insecticides for the prevention of germs and insects. This process includes washing of tree trunks with lime water and removal of wild grass and weeds.
Q.10 What do they grow on the model farm?
Ans. They grow wheat, maize, cotton, sugarcane and grant. Moreover, they also grow vegetables and they also have a large orchard, where they grow mangoes and oranges.
Q.11 Why were the boys surprised on the vegetable form?
Ans. The boys were surprised on the vegetable farm to see the vegetable growing out of the season on the vegetable form. They do it by the usage of chemical fertilizers; plentiful supply of water and by the help modern machine.
Sentences
1. Planning – I am planning to take computer classes in the summer vacations.
2. Model – The engineer presented a new model of car in the seminar.
3. Irrigate – The farmer has dug the canals to irrigate his land.
4. Plentiful – I’ve got plentiful amount of money to spent on you.
5. Harmful – Pollution is a very harmful disease for this world.
Complete the following Sentences
1. The Headmaster had allowed them a day’s outing.
2. Mr. Haroon received them at the gate and showed them around.
3. With one sweep it seemed to eat up a large area.
4. The pupils watched the working of the machine with keen interest.
5. No, certainly not.
6. The sowing machine sows, the seed well.
7. No seed goes waste.
8. We use chemical fertilizers to enrich the soil.
9. The visitors were surprised to see growing there such vegetables as were out of season.
10. He offered the boys fresh tomatoes and cucumbers.
Composition
1. Narrate in your own words how they get so much produce per rectare on the model farm.
The farmers are able to grow an abundant produce on the model farm because of the modern techniques. They use modern machines, which can perform the work of hundred men. Along with, fertilizers are being used on a vast scale in the farm, so that better and finer crops can be grown. Moreover, spray of pesticides/insecticides and non-stop supply of water has helped to increase the work output.
2. Write the sentences to show whether modern methods of farming are better nor the old ones.
Machines and techniques have made the profession farming easy for the farmers. Modern methods are better than the old ones because they are more easy to operate than the old methods.
They have increase the feasibility of work, because of mechanized means. In this way, one machine can do the work of hundred men. The old methods worked very slow and took a long time of the farmer. But today, the time is also saved and good crops can be grown. Today chemical fertilizers are being used in crops on vast scale, along with pesticides. These salts provide extra enrichment to the crops and protect them from diseases. In this manner better crops could be grown.
Dialogues
Instructor: “Hello! I m from the department of Agriculture. I’ve come here to guide you”.
Farmer : “How can I increase the production?”
Instructor : “You can do it by using chemical fertilizers in your crops.”
Farmer: “But how these artificial compounds can increase the growth?”
Instructor: “Actually these fertilizers are salts, which provide extra nourishment to the crops. In this manner you can grow better crops”.
Farmer: “OK! Now tell me any other advantage of these fertilizers.”
Instructor: ” By using these salts you can also grow the crops that are out of season.”
Farmer: ” Well I’ve another problem to discuss.”
Instructor: ” What is it?”
Farmer: “Last year my whole crop was destroyed due to some insects. Tell me any cure for it?”
Instructor: “Don’t worry Look! These are the begs of pesticides or you can call it insecticides.”
Farmer: “Please make it more clear.’
Instructor: “Sure, actually these pesticides serve as medicines which will kill the insects and prevent destruction of crops.”
Farmer: “Oh it’s very easy. you’ve provided me a useful knowledge. Thank You.”
Instructor: “No matter, its my job.”
Grammar
Use Adjectives in your sentences.
1. Pleasant – This perfume gives a very pleasant smell.
2. Interesting – Physics is an interesting subject.
3. Huge- Sun is very huge as compared to our earth.
4. Vast – Arrangement have been made on vast scale for the prevention of crimes in the country.
5. Large – This exercise is very large.
Convert the following into Direct Speech.
Mr. Hasan told the visitors that the farm had been doing so well that they had decided to add a dairy to it. There, Finest cows and buffaloes would be kept. The farm would use an electric milker to milk the animals Modern Machinery would make cream and butter.
Mr. Hasan said to the visitors “The farm has been doing so well that we have decided to add a dairy to it. Here, finest cows and buffaloes will be kept. The farm, will use an electric milker to milk the animals. Modern machinery will make cream and butter.”
Idioms
1. Get rid of – I got rid of problem by my father.
2. Get at – He get at the point after listening the mystery.

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King Faisal

King Faisal

CHAPTER – 6
Question and Answers
Q.1 When was King Faisal born?
Ans. The Late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was born in 1907. He was the second son of King Abdul Aziz Ibn Sa’ud.
Q.2 From whom did he receive his religious education?
Ans. King Faisal belonged to a noble and religious family so the received his religious education from his maternal grand father Sheikh Abdullah Bin Latif.
Q.3 When was Faisal made the King?
Ans. Faisal was made King after the illness of his elder brother King saud in 1964. The council of Ministers chose him as a king because of his wisdom and intelligence.
Q.4 How did Faisal rule Saudi Arabia?
Ans. Being an able ruler and possessing great qualities of Leadership. Faisal ruled Saudi Arabia wisely and justly Saudi Arabia was polished under his rule because of his sincere leadership and love for his country. He did his best for the development of the country.
Q.5 How did he developed his country?
Ans. Keeping a vast governing experience, Fisal took all necessary steps to develop his country. He spend a lot of money to promote his people and provided the basic amenities of life to the people at their footsteps. He setup new industries and milk, provided the education with stipends compulsory and took every step to increase mineral oil’s production, which is the main source of income. Vast areas deserts were irrigated and brought under cultivation.
Q.6 What were the feelings of King FAisal about Pakistan?
Ans. King Faisal was a sincere friend and well-wisher of the people of Pakistan. He showed his sincerely on several ocasions by providing all-out metal and material support. He felt deeply on the separation of Pakistan. He was the one who gave the “Castle of Islam” to Pakistan and his name shall live foreever in the hearts of Pakistan.
Q.7 Why was King Faisal against the State of Israel?
Ans. King Faisal was against the state of Israel, because of its enmity towards the ARabs. Infact, he was arare of the aggressive designs of European block, that why he condemned the illegal occupation of israel. He demanded that the previous state of Jerusalem should be restored i.e. to be given under the control of Muslims as a holy Islamic city.
Q.8 What did FAisal do for the Arabs in their war against Israel?
Ans. Faisal made every possible effort to get back the ARab territories and provided full financial support to Arabs. He never recognized the state of Israel and did not establish any kind of relation with it at any level. He was the one who introduce the Arabs as a community.
Q.9 When was King Faisal killed?
Ans. King Faisal was killed by a wicked nephew of his on 25th March, 1975. Actually hee was murdered by a skillful fabricated plan.
Q.10 How did the muslims feel over his death?
Ans. The Muslims felt deep sorrow over his death. Pakistan now in his death as one of their family members had died. His name shall be written in the letters of gold and will be remembered forever.
Sentences
1. Education – Islam makes it compulsory for all humans to acquire education.
2. Govern – The President governs the country with an iron hand.
3. Gain – Aslam gained a good profit in his joint venture.
4. Spread – Newspaper are the best media to spread the messages of Government.
5. Affair – This affair is keeping him occupied.
Complete the Following Sentences
1. Faisal started taking interest in the affairs of the state.
2. He received religious education from his maternal grandfather.
3. He was made governor of Hijaz when he was only twenty.
4. He helped his father in governing the country.
Composition
1. King Faisal
King Faisal had a royal background that’s why from the very beginning he was aware from the art of governing. Due to his intelligence, he was made P.M. in early age. He was a very sincere and true leader. He made the correct usage of all sources of income. He used mineral oil as a weapon for Arab to fight with the European block. he was aware of the aggressive plans of non-Muslims, that’s why he openly declared it to the Muslim World. He also gave the solution by awaking the need of unity among the Muslims. he was only leader who recognized the Arabs as a community in the World. Now, he is no more but his efforts shall be remembered forever.
2. King Faisal’s Efforts to Unite the Muslims
To create unity among Muslims and to unite them on one platform, was the main aim of King Faisal. He realized that only solution to the problems which the Muslims world is currently facing lies in the unity among the Muslims. He provoke the need of brotherhood among the Muslims. He gave the idea and practically hold the Islamic Summit conferences in which all the problems were discussed at Length. he always supported the Muslims at their hard times which created an examplary effect on the Muslims. The best best example is his continuous struggle against the Israeli occupation of the Arab Territories. Infact, he chose the right path to save the Muslims from devastation.
Idioms
1. go into – He goes into trouble through his foolishness.
2. go through – Have you gone through my report card?
3. go together – My opinion about this matter does not go together with yours.
Grammar
Nouns
1. Born – Birth
2. Educate – Education
3. Resign – Resignation
4. Move – Movement
5. Rule – Ruler
6. Govern – Government
7. Serve – Service
8. Visit – A Visit
9. Die – Death
10. Develop – Development

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From a Railway Carriage

From a Railway Carriage

CHAPTER – 7
Central Idea
Reference
This poem is written by Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish poet. In this poem, he shows both the sides of picture i.e. good and evil. He loved the children and understood them.
Central Idea
This poem tells that one decides upon on objectives suiting one’s natural aptitudes and capacities, one should not waste time and should use all the energies in the effort to attain it and not to be distracted by anything, however beautiful it may be.
Theme
We are not here to pay, to dream, to drill we have hard work to do and lots to lift. Shun not the struggle, “Its God gift”.
Question and Answers
Q.1 What does the poet see from a railway carriage?
Ans. He sees the beauty of the area. He also sees a boy who is collecting services hardly, a homeless person who is doing nothing but to stare and a man who is lifting the overloaded cart.
Q.2 What pleasures does the railway journey give to the poet?
Ans. The railway journey gives an immeasurable pleasure to the post. Natural beauty provides him an everlasting joy which includes the sights of meadows, daisies, mill, river, hill plain etc. He is pleased because a thing of beauty is a joy forever.
Idioms
1. In all – There are four eggs in all in the basket.
2. All at once – All at once the rain started to fall.
3. All the same – This matter is all the same to me.
4. All alone – A soldier destroyed the enemy’s for all alone in the war.
5. All about – Its all about the corruption spreading in the country.

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Dignity of Work

Dignity of Work

CHAPTER – 8
Question and Answers
Q.1 What did Akhter not answer his mother?
Ans. Akhter, being stubborn did not answer his mother. He was feeling cross and angry because he was made to do the work of servants and gardeners with his own hands.
Q.2 What did Mr. Inayat tell the children?
Ans. Mr. Inayat usually used to tell interesting stories of different parts of the world. But on that particular day, he told the children about the dignity of doing work with our own hands.
Q.3 What reason did Akhter give his under for being cross?
Ans. The reason for Akhtar’s anger was that he was forced to do the mean would. He believed that by doing out cast his greatness is decreased and was feeling ashame on his act.
Q.4 What did the teacher do himself?
Ans. The teacher swept the room and emptied the dustbin. The head master also took part in the activities by cleaning bathroom.
Q.5 What did the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) love?
Ans. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) loved to do the work for himself and for others with his own hands. He never felt shy in repairing and mending his shoes, washing clothes and sweeping room. He proudly joined his companions in digging ditch during the Khandaq Battle.
Q.6 Were the companions of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) like him?
Ans. Yes, the companions of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) like him. They were the complete sketch of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) personality and loved doing work with their hands. Hazrat Abu Bakr not did his own work but also helped others.
Q.7 What did Hazrat Abu Bakr do?
Ans. Hazrat Abu Bakr was the orthodox Caliph of Muslims. Following of footsteps of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H), he did every kind of work, his own as well as of others. He fetched water far widows and neighbours who were very old and had no one to work for them.
Q.8 What did Hazrat Fatima do?
Ans. Hazrat Fatima was the beloved and dearest daughter of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H). She could have servants being the daughter of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H), but like her father she fetched water, ground corn and swept the house.
Q.9 How did Sultan Nasir uddin earned his living?
Ans. Sultan Nasir-uddin was a very pious Emperor of Muslims. He earned his living by making caps, although he could take money from the emperor’s treasury.
Q.10 What does everyone do in China?
Ans. People at China believe that all ought to work. Everyone has to spend sometime each year working in the fields or in a factor. Even the Prime Minister and his wife do the work.
Word Meanings
1. cross – angry
2. reason – cause
3. pleasant – friendly
4. surprised – astonished
5. favourite – specially liked
6. treat – behave towards somebody
7. noble – showing high character
8. feteree – went for an brought back
9. advanced – developed
Composition
Dignity of Work
Greatness of work or significance of work stand in the meanings of dignity of work .It means that every kind of work is great. No matter how small or how trivial it is. By doing work with our own hands, our greatness is not curtailed and we should, not feel shy or disgrace in doing chores of daily life. Dignity of work is very importance because it produces the spirit of doing hard work which enables us to face the hardship of life. It creates modesty on our personality and helps in the modification of ourselves. It also makes us ethical and social. So, we should realize that by doing work with our own hands make us honourable and great.

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A Nation’s Strength

A Nation’s Strength

CHAPTER – 9
Central Idea
Reference
Raph Waldo Emerson is the writer of this beautiful poem. His philosophy is everlasting, because it arose from a desire to make all things new, to seize life freshly.
Central Idea
The vigorous growth of any nation does not depend on wealth. But majority the result of hard work, high moral character and virtues of great people. A nation’s strength is a fruit of which labour is seed.
Theme
The heights by great men reached and kept were nor attained by sudden light, But they, while their companions left, were toiling upward in the night. (Henry Longfellow)
“people do not lack strength they lack will.”
Character
Character means moral qualities which constitute personal or national individuality. A nation’s strength rest upon the character of its people. Men of character achieve greatness for their nation through sacrifices and hones deeds. They build their nation on foundation of lasting virtue. So character is a parameter which can be used to measure the depth of a man’s personality. “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost. When health is lost, something is lost. When Character is lost, everything is lost.
Idioms
1. With Heart and Soul
Meaning: All one’s energies and interest.
Sentence
1.That teacher is very popular because she works with heart and soul.
2. We should love our country with heart and soul.

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The Clever Wife

The Clever Wife

CHAPTER – 10
Question and Answers
Q.1 What was the farmer doing in his field?
Ans. The farmer was ploughing in his field with a team of bullocks. Suddenly, a tiger appeared from the bushes, which terrified the farmer.
Q.2 What did the tiger say to him?
Ans. Tiger greeted the farmer and said that the God had commanded him to eat farmer’s bullocks. He ordered farmer to obey God’s command then and deliver them to him.
Q.3 Why was the tiger angry?
Ans. The tiger was angry because first of all the farmer argued that God had commanded him to plough the fields and then refused to handover the bullocks to him. This argument and refusal of farmer made the tiger angry.
Q.4 What did the farmer offer to the tiger?
Ans. When the tiger became angry, the farmer tried to lesser his anger by offering his fat cow. He did so to save his dear live.
Q.5 What did farmer tell his wife?
Ans. The farmer entered the house in a panting position and introduced his wife with the terrifying condition. He told her that the tiger is awaiting for cow and asked her the cure for his feared condition.
Q.6 Why did the wife of the farmer refuse to give the cow?
Ans. The wife of the farmer refused to give the cow because it was the only source of butter and ghee for them. Moreover she also used to get milk from the animal.
Q.7 What did the farmer’s wife do?
Ans. She returned the farmer to the field and decided to solve the problem. She dressed herself as a blood-thirsty hunter and rode to the field.
Q.8 What did she say when she saw the tiger?
Ans. She said when she saw the tiger that she was really in need of a tiger because of its delicious flesh. She further said that she was habitual of eating three tigers a day in order to frighten the tiger.
Q.9 What did the tiger do when the farmers wife said that she would eat a tiger?
Ans. Actually the tiger was coward at heart. That’s why when he listened the terrifying dialogues from the farmer’s wife. He run away to save his dear life.
Q.10 What did the jackal say to the running tiger?
Ans. The jackal revealed the fact that the blood-thirsty killer was actually the farmer’s wife. He also promised to show the real identity of the killer.
Q.11 What did the farmer’s wife say to the Jackal?
Ans. The farmer’s wife thanked Jackal for bringing such a fine tiger to her. She also asked for two more tigers because she wanted to show the character of a blood-thirsty killer to afraid the tiger.
Sentences
1. Command: The major commanded his soldiers to attack the enemy’s fort.
2. Coward: To sing a song behind one’s back is a very coward act.
3. Deliver: Newspaper are the best media to deliver the messages of Government.
4. Tender: We should deal everyone in a tender and delicate manner.”
5. Trick: We should not play tricks with others.
Composition
Q.1 Why did the farmer offer the tiger his cow?
Ans. Firstly the tiger demanded the farmer’s bullocks in a dramatic style. The demand of the tiger terrified the farmer. He thought that if he had no bullocks to plough the field, there would be no wheat to make bread. He thought that if he gives his fat cow instead of bullocks, this would be profitable for him. That’s why the farmer offered the tiger, his cow.
Q.2 How did farmer’s wife frighten the tiger?
Ans. The farmer’s wife frighted the tiger by cladding herself as a blood-thirsty killer. She put on her husband’s best clothes, lied a fine turban round her head. Then she saddled the horse and rode to the field. When she reached there, said in loud and bold voice that she was really in need of a tiger. She also added that she was habitual of eating three tigers a day. The tiger was coward at heart, that’s why when he listened such dialogues, he ran to same his dear life?
Q.3 How did the Jackal encourage the tiger?
Ans. The Jackal firstly flattered the tiger. Then he encouraged him by revealing the fact that the bloodthirsty killer, who was terrifying the tiger, was the farmer’s wife. He also promised to show the real identity of farmer’s wife i.e. her long hair in order to proved his claim. He did so because he thought that he might also have a piece from the tiger’s hunt.
Q.4 What is the moral of the lesson “The Clever Wife”?
Ans. The lesson “The Clever Wife” teaches us that we can erase tireny from the society by showing boldness in our character. We should not be panic, while facing tribulations of life and we must keep our units along us.
Grammar
1.Direct to Indirect Speech
Direct: Tiger said to the farmer, “Good morning, farmed of God has commanded me to eat your bullocks. Now obey God’s command and deliver them to me.”
Indirect: Tiger greeted the farmer that God had commanded him to eat farmer’s bullocks. He ordered farmer to obey God’s command then and deliver them to him.
Direct: Farmer said to the tiger, “God has commanded me to plough the fields and i Cannot do so without my bullocks. Perhaps, Sir, you have made a mistake.”
Indirect: Farmer told tiger that God had commanded him to plough the fields and he would not do so without his bullocks. Might the tiger had made a mistake.
Direct: Tiger said, ” I know better what God wishes me to do so hurry up and hand over the bullocks to me.”
Indirect: Tiger said that he knew better what God wished him to do; he ordered the farmer to hurry up and handover the bullocks to me.
Direct: Farmer said to the Tiger, “Please, Sir, I’ve a fat cow at home. I’ll fetch it for you in a few moments.”
Indirect: Farmer requested the tiger that he had a fat cow at home. He would fetch it fo you in a few moments.
Direct: The tiger said, “All right, go and bring the cow but leave, the bullocks here. I promise I’ll not hurt them.”
Indirect: The tiger commanded the farmer to go and bring the cow but leave the bullocks there. He promised he would not hurt them.
Direct: The wife said to the farmer, “You are already home, I haven’t yet started my household work.”
Indirect: The wife asked the farmer that he was already home and that she hadn’t yet started her house hold work.
Direct: The farmer said to his wife, “Please, hurry up! Tell me what to do. The tiger is waiting for the cow. If I am late, the tiger will eat up the bullocks.”
Indirect: The farmer begged his wife to hurry up and tell him what to do. The tiger was waiting for the co. If he was late, the tiger would eat up the bullocks.
Direct: The farmer’s wife said, “Where shall and get the milk from? How shall I make butter and ghee if you give away the cow?”
Indirect: The farmer’s wife questioned where they would get the milk from. How she would make butter and ghee if he gave away the cow.
Direct: The farmer said, “I know but bread is more important than butter. If I’ve no bullocks to plough the field with, there’ll be no wheat to make bread.”
Indirect: The farmer said that he knew but bread was more important than butter. If he had no bullocks to plough the field with there would be no wheat to make bread.
Direct: The farmer’s wife said, “No, I won’t let you take the cow.”
Indirect: The farmer’s wife refused she would not let him took the cow.
Direct: the farmer said, “Then find some way out.”
Indirect: The farmer ordered to find some way out then.
Direct: The farmer’s wife said, “Very well, I shall think of a way. Leave it to me. No go back to the tiger and tell him that your wife is bringing the cow.”
Indirect: The farmer’s wife exclaimed that she would think of a way. Leave it to her. She ordered the farmer to go back to the tiger and tell him that his wife was bringing the cow.
Direct: The farmer’s wife said, “How I would like to eat a live tiger! It’s flesh is so tender and tasty. Yesterday, I ate three tigers, bones and all. I hope I shall find at least one delicious little tiger today.”
Indirect: The farmer’s wife said that how she would like to eat a live tiger. It’s flesh was so tender and tasty. The day before, she had eaten three tigers, bones and all. She hoped she would find at least one delicious little tiger that day.
Direct: The jackal said to the tiger, “What is the matter, my lord? Where are you off to?”
Indirect: The jackal asked the tiger what was the matter. Where he was off to?
Direct: The tiger said to the jackal, “Run for your life. There’s a blood – thirsty horseman, who goes about eating tigers.”
Indirect: The tiger said to the jackal to run for his life. There was a blood-thirsty horseman, who went about eating tigers.
Direct: The jackal said to the tigers, “Oh that was only the farmer’s wife. She has played a trick on you. Come with me, my lord, and I shall you her long hair.
Indirect: The jackal told the tiger that, she had been the farmers wife only. She had played a trick on tiger. He said to the tiger to go with him, and he would show him her long hair.
Direct: The tiger said to the jackal, “Are you sure it’s only a woman.”
Indirect: The tiger asked the jackal if he was sure it was only a woman.
Direct: The jackal said to the tiger, “Don’t you trust your old friend.”
Indirect: The jackal asked the tiger if he not trusted his old friend.
Direct: The farmer said to his wife, “Now we are lost.”
Indirect: The farmer told his wife that they were lost them.
Direct:The farmer’s wife said to the farmer, “Don’t you worry. I shall deal with them.”
Indirect:The farmer’s wife told the farmer not to worry. She would deal with them.
Direct: The farmer’s wife said to the jackal, ” Ah, thank you so much, dear Mr. Jackal, for bringing me such a fine gift of a tiger. I was really looking for such a one. Have you any more because I must eat three tigers a day.”
Indirect: The farmer’s wife thanked jackal for bringing her such a fine gift for a tiger. She had been really looking for such a one. If he had any more because she must ate three tigers a day.
2. Preposition
1. The tiger was angry with the jackal.
2. The farmer’s wife laughed at her husband.
3. The farmer’s wife was not afraid from the tiger.
4. I’ll fetch the cow for you in a few moments.
3. Sentences As a Noun and Verb
1. Command – We should obey the command of our elders. (N)
1. Commanded – The teacher commanded the students to take a surprise test. (V)
2. Growl – The panther’s growl made the hunter terrified. (N)
2. Growled – The tiger growled at the fox because he was scrabbing his catch. (V)
3. Plough – Tractor is better tool than bullocks to plough the fields. (N)
3. Ploughed – The farmer ploughed the field to earn his bread. (V)
4. Anger – Anger is prohibited in Islam. (N)
4. Angered – Aslam angered when he listened the news of his failure in exams. (V)
5. Trick – The audience were very excited with the funny tricks of joker. (N)
5. Tricked – He tricked me by telling wrong exercise to me for the test. (V)
6. Surprise – There is a strange surprise for you in the store room. (N)
6. Surprised – Fahad was surprised with the slims. (V)
7. Milk – Milk is a balanced and complete diet. (N)
7. Milked – The cow milked her calf. (V)
8. Despair – We should not be despair while facing hardships of life. (N)
8. Despair – Ahmed was greatly despair because he failed in the annual exams. (V)
4. Synonyms
1. Bold – Brave
2. Firm – Strong
3. Delicious – Tasty
4. Despair – Hopelessness
5. Solute – Great
6. Eager – Desirous
7. Tender – Soft

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Beautiful Hands

Beautiful Hands

CHAPTER – 11
Central Idea
Reference
This poem is written by an American poetess Ellen M.H.Gates. She wrote religious songs. Collection of her poems were published in 1987 and 1910.
Central Idea
Mother’s hands are the symbol of Love. A mother is a pivot, around which the whole family revolves. She relieves the tedium of life, sheds the divine light in the darkness, alleviates distress, does her duties by her children makes them happy, healthy and intelligent citizens of tomorrow. The progress of a nation depends upon the care and skill with which mothers rear up their children.
Theme
The theme of this poem can be expressed in the words of Napoleon that:
“Give me good mothers, I’ll Give you good nation.”
or

“The hands that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.”
Question and Answers
Q.1 What words or phrases tell us that they are not pretty in the physical sense?
Ans. The words “ages and wrinkled” tell us that the hands are not beautiful in their physical appearance. It means that these hands are old and full of wrinkles. They are neither fair not small but rough and big.
Q.2 Why does the poetess praise the hands in the second stanza?
Ans. The poetess praises the hands in the second stanza because these hands carelessly worked hard inspite of exhaustion and utter fatigue in order to provide happiness of her children. The poetess is showing repentance because when she was young, she could’ve helped her mother in doing chars of daily life but she did not.
Q.3 In the third stanza, what does “These hands must folded be” mean?
Ans. The words, “These hands must folded be” mean that the death time of the poetess mother was near to come. The poetess is showing her grief because soon her mother would be under the layers of wild flowers in a folding manner.
Q.4 Who does the poetess praise in this poem?
Ans. In this poem, the poetess pays a high tribute to her mother’s hands for their spiritual beauty. She further defined these hands that they worked restlessly inspite of facing tribulations of life, so that her family might enjoys a happy life.
Idioms
With a high hand – Disregarding the feeling of other
Sentence – He is most unpopular because he decides matter with a high hand.

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A Village Fair

A Village Fair

CHAPTER – 12
Question and Answers
Q.1 Why was the village decorated?
Ans. When Bilal reached his cousin’s village he saw that the village was beautifully decorated with colourful buntings and flags unusually. The reason behind that decoration was that the annual village fair was being celebrated.
Q.2 Why was it the best time to visit the village?
Ans. Bilal visited the village in his summer vacations. It would be best time for him to visit the village because the villagers were celebrating annual fair which is held only once in year. Bilal luckily experienced the amazing sights of this fair.
Q.3 How did the juggler entertain the people?
Ans. The juggler entertained the people through his funny and amazing tricks. He juggled with seven balls at a time without dropping any of them. It was a great game of practice and skill.
Q.4 How did the conjurer perform his tricks?
Ans.The conjurer performed several unbelievable tricks through his clever skill. He took Bilal’s handkerchief and tore it into pieces. Later on he astonished the audience by returning the handkerchief in just one piece.
Q.5 What is tent-pegging?
Ans. Tent -Pegging is a typical feature of Pakistani fair and a popular country game. In this game, the horse rider has to pull up the wooden pegs fixed in the ground. They do this with the help of lances.
Q.6 What made the dogs run in the dog race?
Ans. Dog race is a kind of fascinating entertainment for the villagers in which the skill of hound dongs is examined. In the fair, a rabbit was brought in the field and was let loose inform of the dogs, which made the dogs run.
Q.7 What was the special announcement?
Ans. The special announcement was about the horse race. s it is the general feature of a fair, that’s why most of the people rushed to view their favourite segment of the fair.
Q.8 What kinds of shops had been setup for the fair?
Ans. Mostly the temporary shops had been set up for the fair. All kinds of goods from handkerchiefs to framing tools were available in these shops. They were the special faculty for this fair.
Q.9 What was the use of these shops for the villagers?
Ans. The temporary shops set up for the fair provided feasibility to both buyers and seller. People from far off places easily bought essential commodities of life. Where as, it was a good time for the sellers to avail business opportunity.
Q.10 What were the different entertainments in the fair for the children?
Ans. Thee were different entertainments for the children in the fair. These entertainments include swings, the monkey man show and the show performed by the circus people. Children enjoyed it a lot.
Sentences
1. Decorated – Our school was beautifully decorated on the occasion of Eid Milad-un- Nabi.
2. Competition – A soldier was badly wounded during the shooting competition.
3. Performance – A Major was awarded medal because of his performance during the war.
4. Temporary – Temporary arrangements have been made for the prevention of crimes.
5. Damaged – The car was badly damaged after a small accident.
Grammar
1.Complete the following sentences
1. The drummer who could beat the longest work get a prize.
2. The two friends moved towards a crowd which had gathered in a big circle.
3. The food that we ate was delicious.
4. The man whom we saw climbing the pole had been walking on the tight rope.
5. The rider whose horse had won the race was very happy.
6. I went to the village where my cousin was living.
7. I visited him when the village fair was in full swing.
2. Tense Changing into Past.
1. We do our homework.
Ans. We did our homework at night.
2. The pupils write a composition.
Ans. The pupils wrote a composition in the half-time.
3. My friend walks to school.
Ans. My friend walked to school in the morning.
4. The Headmaster teaches us English.
Ans. The Headmaster taught us English in the last period.
5. The peon rings the bell.
Ans. The peon rang the bell at 1′O clock.
6. My mother does not sleep well.
Ans. My mother did not sleep well.
7. His brother loses his book.
Ans. His brother lost his book in the assembly.
8. The eagle flies very high.
Ans. The eagle flew very high in the sky.
9. The cobbler sits under a tree.
Ans. The cobbler sat under a tree at noon.
10. They grow rice on this farm.
Ans. They grow rice on this farm in the winter season.
3. Degrees of Adjectives
1. old – older- oldest
2. young – younger- youngest
3. great – greater – greatest
4. big – bigger – biggest
5. far – more far – most far
6. famous – more famous – most famous
7. beautiful – more beautiful – most beautiful
8. popular – more popular – most popular
9. intelligent – more intelligent – most intelligent
10. delicious – more delicious – most delicious
4. Forms of Verbs
1. know – knew – known
2. heat – heated – heated
3. learn – learnt – learnt
4. sing – sang – snag
5. read – read – read
6. listen – listened – listened
7. go – went – gone
8. write – wrote – written
9. make – made – made
10. wear – wore – worn
11. live – lived – lived
Composition
1. A Village Fair
Last month, we visited a village fair. The fair was representing the festive mood of the rusic people. The village was specially decorated with colourful buntings and flags and was crowded with a lrge number of people. Many temporary shops had been set up which were the special faculty for the fair. These shops were providing feasibility for the visitors as well as for the shopkeepers. There was a lot of entertainment for different age groups especially children like swings, monkey man show, drum beating competition, horse race etc. The circus people were also presenting their funny and amazing tricks to fascinate people. Tent – pegging and the dog race were two very popular games of the fair. In tent-pegging the training and skill to horse and the rider is examined skill of dogs is examined through the dog race. We were very enchanted to see the beautiful sights of the fair.
2. Tent-Pegging
Tent-pegging is one of the most popular and famous sport of Pakistan. It is an important heritage of our culture. In this game wooden pegs are fixed in the ground. The riders have to pull these pegs out of the ground with the help of their spear, as they ride by at a gallop. Tent-pegging is a exhibit of skill in which the training invested on the horse and the skill of trainee and the rider is tested. It is great game of joy in addition to practice and skill.

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