NOTES 9TH ENGLISH

VERB EXERCISES
1. She _________________________ her cat very much.
(A) love (B) was loving (C) loves (D) loving
2. He _________ to school every day.
(A) go (B) went (C) gone (D) goes
3. It __________________ at present.
(A) rain (B) rained (C) is raining (D) rains
4. They _____________________tea every morning.
(A) drank (B) drink (C) drinks (D) drunk
5. Good students always ________________________________ hard.
(A) works (B) work (C) worked (D) will works
6. The earth __________________________ around the sun.
(A) revolve (B) revolves (C) revolving (D) revolved
7. She _____________________________ French at present.
(A) learn (B) is learning (C) learnt (D) learns
8. They ___________________________ their work regularly.
(A) does not do (B) do not do (C) did not done (D) do not done
9. Shahida ____________________________ a sad song today.
(A) sang (B) is singing (C) sung (D) sings
10. They always _____________________________ back home late.
(A) come (B) coming (C) cones (D) will comes
11. She __________________________ English now.
(A) Speak (B) is speaking (C) spoke (D) spoken
12. She __________________________ English quite well.
(A) is speak (B) speak (C) speaks (D) spoken
13. The baby ________________________ for milk now.
(A) cry (B) is crying (C) cried (D) cries
14. They ____________________ to sleep at ten.
(A) go (B) went (C) goes (D) gone
15. He _______________ me waiting.
(A) do not keep (B) does not keep (C) did not keeping (D) do not keeps
16. I have already ____________________ three cups of coffee.
(A) take (B) took (C) taken (D) takes
17. I ________________ you since Monday.
(A) have not been seeing (B) has not been seeing (C) does not seeing (D) shall have not seeing
18. My brother ________________________ to me for ten years.
(A) have not been writing (B) will not write (C) has not been writing (D) is writing
19. She ____________________ French for over two years.
(A) have been learning (B) has learnt (C) has been learning (D) is learning
20. The book ___________________________ on the table for weeks.
(A) have been lying (B) has been lying (C) is lying (D) lying
21. He ___________________ to me since March.
(A) has not been speaking (B) is not speaking (C) will not speak (D) was not speaking
22. She _______________________ since a morning.
(A) has been sleeping (B) will be sleeping (C) is sleeping (D) slept
23. How long you __________________________ here?
(A) has been waiting (B) have been waiting (C) is waiting (D) will waiting
24. He ___________________________ in the sun for an hour.
(A) have been standing (B) has been standing (C) will stand (D) is standing
25. She _______________________ is this office for seven years.
(A) have been working (B) had worked (C) has been working (D) is working
26. They _____________________________ anything since morning.
(A) have not been eating (B) has eaten (C) has not eaten (D) had eating
27. They already ________________ their home task.
(A) has done (B) have done (C) will do (D) had done
28. I already _______________________ the letter.
(A) have pasted (B) has pasted (C) is pasted (D) was pasted
29. The fire __________________________ at night.
(A) have burnt (B) has burnt (C) is burning (D) was burning
30. You ___________________________ since morning.
(A) has been resting (B) have been resting (C) is resting (D) will rest
31. It __________________________ to rain an hour ago.
(A) begin (B) began (C) begun (D) beginning
32. How long ago you __________________________ here?
(A) did you come (B) will come (C) came (D) comes
33. She ________________ any sound.
(A) don’t hearing (B) did not hear (C) hear (D) hears
34. He was riding a bike when he __________________ an accident.
(A) meet (B) meets (C) met (D) is meeting
35. He _____________________ twenty minutes ago.
(A) leave (B) is leaving (C) left (D) leaves
36. I ________________________ to airport when I saw her.
(A) is going (B) was going (C) will going (D) shall going
37. The light went out when we____________________________ dinner.
(A) was having (B) were having (C) have (D) has
38. She was singing a song when I ____________________ the room.
(A) enter (B) entered (C) is entering (D) enters
39. I ___________________________ her in the plane.
(A) meets (B) met (C) will meets (D) shall meets
40. I was making tea when the door bell________________________________.
(A) ring (B) rings (C) rang (D) rung
41. He _________________________ to my letter.
(A) do not reply (B) did not reply (C) replied (D) was not replying
42. I _______________________ this motor bike only a month ago.
(A) buy (B) is buying (C) bought (D) buys
43. I ___________________________ when you talked.
(A) was not listen (B) were not listening (C) was not listening (D) listened
44. The farmer was ploughing the field when it _______________________ raining.
(A) starts (B) start (C) started (D) starting
45. The bus __________________________ while I was boarding it.
(A) move (B) moving (C) moved (D) moves
46. After you had left I ____________________ to sleep.
(A) go (B) goes (C) went (D) gone
47. They took their breakfast after they ______________________ their hands.
(A) wash (B) washed (C) had washed (D) washes
48. She ________________________anything before he left.
(A) had not seined (B) have not said (C) has not say (D) will not say
49. She had left before the party ___________________________.
(A) begin (B) begins (C) began (D) begun
50. She asked why we __________________ to leave early.
(A) have want (B) had wanted (C) wanted (D) has wanted
51. I ____________________________ what places she had visited in Europe.
(A) had asked (B) asked (C) asks (D) asking
52. The sun had not risen before we _______________ ready to leave.
(A) is (B) be (C) were (D) was
53. I ______________________ snow before I went to Muree.
(A) had never seen (B) has never seen (C) will never seen (D) never see
54. He ________________________ home after he had finished his work.
(A) go (B) goes (C) went (D) gone
55. The bus had stopped before we __________________________ out.
(A) steps (B) stepping (C) stepped (D) step
56. You ____________________________ it.
(A) is not understand (B) will not understand (C) understood (D) were not understand
57. This watch _____________________________ very much.
(A) are not cost (B) costed (C) will not cost (D) is not costing
58. She _________________________ herd for the competition.
(A) will work (B) is work (C) are work (D) works
59. I ______________________________ this exercise in an hour’s time.
(A) shall finish (B) will finish (C) is finish (D) has finished
60. I ________________ much money ever.
(A) will not have (B) shall not have (C) is not have (D) are not have
61. What you __________________________ at four?
(A) will do (B) shall do (C) does do (D) do not do
62. They ________________at night.
(A) will travel (B) shall travel (C) is travel (D) have travel
63. I ______________________ for you at usual time.
(A) will be waiting (B) shall be waiting (C) are waiting (D) were waiting
64. She ___________________________ her lesson in French in the morning.
(A) will do (B) shall do (C) is do (D) did
65. She _____________________ her work before the guests arrive.
(A) will finish (B) had finished (C) finished (D) will have finished
66. They ______________________ their exercise by the time teacher arrives.
(A) will have written (B) shall have written (C) will be writing (D) will write
67. She ___________________________ from the tour of Europe by the middle of December next.
(A) shall returned (B) had returned (C) will have returned (D) will returning
68. The farmer ________________________ the harvest before the rains.
(A) will have reaped (B) shall have reaped (C) reaped (D) had reaped
69. These mangoes ___________________________ the market by April.
(A) shall reach (B) will have reached (C) will reaching (D) had reached
70. I _______________________ all the novels of Golding by the end of summer vacation.
(A) will have read (B) shall have read (C) will read (D) has read
71. The meeting ___________________________ by the time we gather.
(A) will end (B) will have ended (C) ends (D) shall have end
72. I hope it ______________________ raining by the evening.
(A) will have stopped (B) had been stopped (C) shall stop (D) stops
73. She ________________________ her examination by next fall.
(A) will have taken (B) shall taken (C) shall have taken (D) taken
74. They __________________________ their work by tomorrow.
(A) will have completed (B) completed (C) shall complete (D) completes

Active and Passive Voice

1. She likes apples. 2. The boy is climbing the wall.
3. We did not hear a sound. 4. They have bought a horse.
5. The mother loves the children. 6. Khurshid helps Naushaba.
7. The driver opened the door of the car. 8. The boy makes the picture.
9. The board has given me a gold medal. 10. He praised the boy for his courage.
11. The teacher was helping the students. 12. Why were they beating the boy?
13. They have not done their job. 14. A car ran over an old man.
15. He will give you a box of chocolates. 16. He had told me to do it.
17. They had not done their home task. 18. We shall have finished our work by March next.
19. He took away my books. 20. The sudden noise frightened the child.
21. We use milk for making cheese. 22. Why is he mending the chair?
23. The doctor asked her to stay in bed. 24. They caught the thief.
25. They are buying this house. 26. She has not beaten the dog.
27. She bought five video films. 28. Why did she write such a letter?
29. She was teaching the students. 30. They had gained nothing.
31. He will write a letter. 32. We shall have killed the snake.
33. Who is knocking at the door? 34. Who had killed the lion?
35. Have you stopped traffic? 36. They had not cleaned their face.
37. Who is laughing at me? 38. Close the door.
39. Do not abuse them. 40. Bring a glass of water.
41. Do not cheat me. 42. Wash your clothes.
43. She had not finished her work.
 Answer the following question. (9th)
Unit No. 1: The Saviour of Mankind
Q. No. 1 Where is Makkah situated?
Ans.: Makkah is situated in Saudi Arabia.
Q. No. 2 What types of competition was held at Ukaz?
Ans.: A poetical competition was held at Ukaz.
Q. No. 3 What was the mission of the Holy Prophet?
Ans.: His mission was to preach oneness of God (Touched) and the unity of mankind.
Q. No. 4 Why did the pagan Arabs send a delegation to the holy Prophet’s Uncle?
Ans.: They sent a delegation to the Holy Prophet’s Uncle for restraining the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) from preaching
Allah Almighty’s message.
Q. No. 5 What types of land Arabia is?
Ans.: Arabia is a land of unparalleled charm and beauty, with its trackless deserts of sand dunes in the dazzling rays of
tropical sun.
Q. No. 6 Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic?
Ans.: As the people of Arabia spoke Arabic language, the Holy Quran was revealed in Arabic.
Q. No. 7 For which ability were the Arabs famous?
Ans.: The Arabs were famous for their eloquence and remarkable memory.
Q. No. 8 What was the condition of mankind before the Holy Prophet?
Ans.: Before the Holy Prophet Mankind stood on the verge of chaos.
Q. No. 9 Why did the Holy Prophet stay in the cave of Hira?
Ans.: The Holy Prophet stayed in the cave of Hira for meditation and spent days and weeks in the remembrance of
Allah Almighty.
Q. No. 10 What was the first revelation?
Ans.: The first revelation was:
Read in the name of thy Lord. Who created, created man from a clot (of congealed blood). Read and thy Lord is
most Bountiful. Who taught (the use of the pen, taught man that which he knew not.
Q. No. 11 Why did the pagan Arabs threaten the Holy Prophet’s uncle
Ans.: The pagan Arabs threaten the Holy Prophet’s uncle to restrain him from preaching Allah Almighty’s message.
Q. No. 12 What did Hazrat Ayesha say about the life of the Holy Prophet?
Ans.: She said, “His morals and characters are an embodiment of the Holy Quran.”
Unit No. 2: Patriotism
Q. No. 1 Who offers sacrifice for the country?
Ans.: A patriot who loves his country offers sacrifice for it.
Q. No. 2 Who led the Muslims of the subcontinent in their struggle for a separate homeland?
Ans.: Quaid-e-eAzam Muhammad Ali Jinnah led the Muslims of the subcontinent in their struggle for a separate
homeland.
Q. No. 3 What is the highest military award of Pakistan?
Ans.: Nishan-e-Haider is the highest military award of Pakistan.
Q. No. 4 How will you define patriotism?
Ans.: Patriotism means love for the mother land or devotion to one’s country.
Q. No. 5 What are the qualities of a patriot?
Ans.: A patriot loves his country and is always willing to sacrifice for it when the need arises.
Q. No. 6 As a citizen of Pakistan what are your duties towards your country?
Ans.: As a citizen of Pakistan my first duty is loyalty to my country. I should obey the laws. I should always be willing
to sacrifice my life for my country.
Q. No. 7 What makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion?
Ans.: The spirit of patriotism makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion.
Q. No. 8 How will you elaborate Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s quote? “We must develop a
sense of patriotism which galvanizes us all its one strong and united nation”?
Ans.: According to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s Quote, we must develop a strong passion of patriotism in
us as this passion will make us strong and united, nation.
Unit No. 3: Media and its Impact
Q. No. 1 Guess the meaning of tutorial.
Ans.: The word, “Tutorial” means a teaching session under the direction of a tutor.
OR Tutorial means; a period of teaching in a class that involves discussion between students and a tutor.
Q. No. 2 What type of information does media provide?
Ans.: Media is the most powerful source of information. It makes us aware of important incidents and realities of our
daily life.
Q. No. 3 Is T.V. taking away the habit of reading?
Ans.: Yes, it is taking away the habit of reading.
Q. No. 4 Which is your favourite T.V.programme? Why?
Ans.: Hamid Meer’s programme “Capital Talk” is my favourite programme because it is very informative
and logical.
OR Hasb-e-Haal by Junaid Saleem is my favourite T.V. programme because it is very informative, logical and
refreshing programme.
Q. No. 5 What is the most important function that media performs?
Ans.: The most important function of media is its role as the most powerful device of communication.
Q. No. 6 What are the two major means of communication?
Ans.: The two major means of communication are electronic media and print media.
Q. No. 7 How does media provide entertainment?
Ans.: Media entertains us by showing films, play, by printing stories, and funny things etc.
Q. No. 8 What happens when media is allowed to play its role unchecked?
Ans.: If media is allowed to play its role unchecked the mean selfish and business minded persons would
try to exploit common men using it cunningly and dishonestly.
Q. No. 9 Give three reasons in support of you favourite T.V. programme?
Ans.: I like news programmes for the following three reasons:
(i) It provides important information.
(ii) It provides us entertainment.
(iii) It makes us aware of the changing circumstances.
Unit No. 4: Hazrat Asma (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫)رضی ہللا‬
Q. No. 1 Who were emigrants and where did they migrate?
Ans.: Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakar Sddique (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫ )رضی ہللا‬were the emigrants and they
migrated from Makkah to Madinah.
Q. No. 2 What do you understand by the phrase “in a fit of fury”?
Ans.: It means “to act in a fit of extreme anger.” OR
The phrase “in a fit of fury” means “to act in a fit of extreme anger.”
Q. No. 3 Why was Abu Jehl furious?
Ans.: Abu Jehl was furious because he got certain that the Holy Prophet had gone beyond his reach.
OR Abu Jehl said to Hazrat Asma (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫“ )رضی ہللا‬where is your father?” She replied, “How would I know?” this
counter question infuriated Abu Jehl.
Q. No. 4 What other words you can use for “accepted”?
Ans.: We can use following words for it: “embraced”, “admitted”, “received”, etc.
OR We can use the word “embraced” for “accepted”, “Admitted” and “received”, can also be used for
“acceptance”.
Q. No. 5 What happened when Abu Jehl asked about Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫?)رضی ہللا‬
Ans.: When Abu Jehl asked Hazrat Asma (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫ )رضی ہللا‬about Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫)رضی ہللا‬, she
counter questioned him “How would I know?”. He became furious and slapped Hazrat Asma’s (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫)رضی ہللا‬
face.
Q. No. 6 Why was Hazrat Abu Quhafaa (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫ )رضی ہللا‬worried?
Ans.: Hazrat Abu Quhafaa (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫ )رضی ہللا‬was worried that Hazrat Abu Bakr (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫ )رضی ہللا‬had taken all wealth
with him leaving him and children empty handed and helpless.
Q. No. 7 How did Hazrat Asama (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫ )رضی ہللا‬console her grand father?
Ans.: She put some pebbles at the place where her father used to keep money and Jewls and covered them with a
piece of cloth. She called her grand father and told him that her father had left all that for us. In this way she
consoled him.
Q. No. 8 Who was Hazrat Abdullah Bin Zubair (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫?)رضی ہللا‬
Ans.: Hazrat Abdullah Bin Zubair (‫تعالی عنہا‬
ٰ ‫ )رضی ہللا‬was son of Hazrat Asma (‫تعالی عنہا‬
ٰ ‫ )رضی ہللا‬and Hazrat Zubair (‫تعالی عنہا‬
ٰ ‫)رضی ہللا‬
Bin-al-Awwam.
Q. No. 9 Which incident in the story showed Hazrat Asma’s love and respect for the Holy Prophet?
Ans.: She risked her life and supplied food to the Holy Prophet and her father in the cave of Thawr courageously.
This shows her great love and respect for the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Q. No. 10 Which incident in the story tells about generosity of Hazrat Asma?
Ans.: When Hazrat Asma inherited a garden after the death of her sister Hazrat Ayesha (‫تعالی عنہا‬ ٰ ‫)رضی ہللا‬, she
sold it and gave away all her money among the poor and the needy. She felt pleasure in doing so.
Q. No. 11 What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma?
Ans.: The message we get from the life of Hazrat Asma is that we should live a life of bravery,
truthfulness, piety, generosity and patience.
Q. No. 12 Her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us? How?
Ans.: Hazrat Asma (‫تعالی عنہا‬
ٰ ‫ )رضی ہللا‬was a true Muslim. She had resolute faith in Allah Almighty and always showed
patience in sufferings. Therefore her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us.

Unit No. 6: Quaid’s Vision & Pakistan

Q. No. 1 Why did the Quaid have to take long tours during early days of Independence?
Ans.: The Quaid had to take long tours during the early days to build confidence and raise people’s spirit.
Q. No. 2 Why did the Quaid want the oneness of the whole nation?
Ans.: The Quaid wanted the oneness of the whole nation to make them strong prosperous.
Q. No. 3 Are we working according to the expectation of the great leader?
Ans.: No, We are not working according to the expectations of the great leader. We are entirely ignoring
the very principles for which he had struggled so hard.
Q. No. 4 What is the result of neglecting the advice of the Quaid?
Ans.: By neglecting the advice of the Quaid. We have be come disunited that is why. We are facing so many problems.
Q. No. 5 How much confidence did Quaid-e-Azam have in his nation?
Ans.: Quaid-e-Azam had much confidence in his nation and thought that if the people become united they can get
their lost dignity.
Q. No. 6 What was the Quaid’s concept of our nation?
Ans.: The Quaid’s concept of our nation was that we are a nation on the basis of religion and culture.
Q. No. 7 What was ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam?
Ans.: The ideology of the Quaid-e-Azam was based on the pivot of Muslim unity and oneness as a nation.
Q. No. 8 What can be the possible solution to our present problems?
Ans.: we can solve our present problems by becoming unite, leaving aside our personal, local, lingual, ethnic and
provincial identities and prejudices.
Q. No. 9 How can we become a strong nation?
Ans.: We can become a strong nation if we follow the principles and advices given by our Quaid.
Unit No. 7: Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Q. No. 1 who started the construction of the Blue Mosque?
Ans.: Sultan Ahmad I started the construction of the Blue Mosque.
Q. No. 2 In whose reign the construction was completed?
Ans.: The construction was completed in the reign of Mustafa I.
Q. No. 3 For what purpose does a heavy iron chain hang there?
Ans.: It hangs there to make the ruler bend expressing humility before divine God.
Q. No. 4 where is royal room situated?
Ans.: The royal room is situated at the south east corner of the mosque.
Q. No. 5 Why Sultan Ahmad Mosque is also known as blue mosque?
Ans.: The Sultan Ahmad mosque is also known as the Blue mosque because of the blue titles that embellish its
interior.
Q. No. 6 Who was appointed as the architect of the mosque?
Ans.: The royal architect Sedefhar Mehmat Aga, was appointed as the architect of the mosque.
Q. No. 7 Why was a heavy iron chain hung at the entrance of the court?
Ans.: A heavy iron chain was hung at the entrance of the court so that the Sultan had to lower his head
expressing humility before divine God.
Q. No. 8 How does the interior of the mosque look?
Ans.: The interior of the mosque is embellished with blue tiles which gives its interior an attractive look.
Q. No. 9 Why do you think Madrassah and hospice was part of the mosque?
Ans.: Both are used for good purposes. Madrassah is a place to teach Muslims about Islam and Quran
while hospice is that place where passengers can stay at time of need.
Q. No. 10 Who constructed Mosque Sophia?
Ans.: The Hagia Sophia Mosque was constructed by an ottoman caliph.
Unit No. 9: All is Not Lost
Q. No. 1 What is an I.C.U. in a hospital?
Ans.: Patients suffering from serious illness are kept in Intensive Car Unit (ICU) to look after them a most carefully.
OR I.C.U. stands for an “Intensive Care Unit”. The people who are very seriously ill or injured are cared and treated
in this unit of hospital.
Q. No. 2 To what extent does the recovery of a patient depend upon the doctor and the nurse?
Ans.: The recovery of the patient depends upon the doctor and the nurse to a very large extent. A patient can not
recover without their treatment and proper care.
Q. No. 3 What do you infer about her professional skill from the expression, “Try once for her”?
Ans.: This expression shows that she is very kind, sincere, devoted and caring nurse
Q. No. 4 Why did the nurse ask Hira’s sister to come and talk to her?
Ans.: The nurse asked Hira’s sister to come and talk to her, thinking that the voice of a near and dear
one might activate her nearly dead neurons.
Q. No. 5 Why did the nurse disagree with the doctor’s point of view?
Ans.: She thought that her full attention could make her patient recover, that is why she disagreed with
the doctor’s point of view.
Q. No. 6 Why did the nurse ask herself the question: “Was it worthwhile to oppose and fight the decision
of senior and qualified surgeons”?
Ans.: She asked herself this question to reconsider her judgement about the patient.

Q. No. 7 Describe some qualities of the nurse in the story.

Ans.: She was wise, devoted, sincere, honest, kind, hearted, and ambitious. She had positive thinking and a strong will
power.
Q. No. 8 Why did the nurse say, “Where there is a will there is a way”?
Ans.: With strong will power and positive thinking a man can also accomplish impossible tasks. That is why she said so.
Unit No. 10: Drug Addiction
Q. No. 1 Are drug addicts aware of the dangers of drugs?
Ans.: Yes, they are aware of the dangers of drugs.
Q. No. 2 Which environmental factors are responsible for drug addiction?
Ans.: A few important environmental factors that may cause drug addiction are bad peer influence, family conflict and
home management problems.
Q. No. 3 What treatment is available at rehabilitation centres for drug victims?
Ans.: At these rehabilitation centres, proper guidance and treatment is available for drug victims.
Q. No. 4 What do you understand by the term “counseling”?
Ans.: Counseling is a professional advice about a problem.
Q. No. 5 What are the effects of drug addiction?
Ans.: Long term use of drugs causes permanent mental and physical sickness.
Q. No. 6 What are the causes of drug addiction?
Ans.: Drug addiction is caused by genetic and environmental factors.
Q. No. 7 What important role do rehabilitation centres play in controlling drug addiction?
Ans.: The rehabilitation centers play an important role in controlling drug addiction by providing the
addicts proper guidance and treatment.
Q. No. 8 What is the role of counseling in preventing drug addiction?
Ans.: The factor that contributes in rehabilitation of the drug victim is proper counseling. The sooner it is done, the
better it is for the victim.
Q. No. 9 Why do families feel reluctant to take the drug victims to drug rehabilitation?
Ans.: Because of fear of being declared an outcast the families of the drug victims feel reluctant to take
them to drug rehabilitation centers.
Q. No. 10 What are the responsibilities of the families to ensure complete recovery of such patients?
Ans.: Doctors, family and friends must continue to critically watch and counsel the victim for better
motivation and adjustment.
Unit No. 11: Noise in the Environment
Q. No. 1 What is normal functioning and how is it disrupted?
Ans.: Normal functioning means to live with calm and peace and it is disrupted by noise pollution.
Q. No. 2 How does technology increase noise pollution? What are technology-based irritants?
Ans.: Technology based things produce damaging sounds which are freely audible. Mobile phones,
generator, radio and music systems are technology based irritants.
Q. No. 3 What harmful effects noise pollution is causing on human health?
Ans.: Noise pollution is causing conditions such as aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, hearing loss,
restlessness, depression and insomnia.
Q. No. 4 How can we cope with this serious issue?
Ans.: We can cope with this serious issue, if people develop more awareness about the dangerous
impact of noise pollution on human health, The authorities should make laws in this regard.
Q. No. 5 How do you define noise pollution?
Ans.: Any form of noise that disrupts the normal functioning of life is called noise pollution.
Q. No. 6 How is transport source of noise pollution?
Ans.: Noise coming from vehicles, air planes, trains, and ships cause noise pollution.
Q. No. 7 How is construction work a cause of noise pollution?
Ans.: The transport and equipments used at construction sites, its drilling and piercing sound is a big
source of noise pollution.
Q. No. 8 How is use of the technology causing noise pollution?
Ans.: Unmonitored use of technology, such as mobile phones, electricity generators etc are causing noise pollution.
Q. No. 9 Why is noise dangerous for human health?
Ans.: Noise pollution can cause problems like aggression, hypertension, hearing loss. Restlessness, depression and
insomnia etc.
Q. No. 10 What kind of precaution may reduce noise coming from electric devices?
Ans.: The people need to develop some civic responsibility, while using electric devices. It may reduce noise.
Unit No. 12: Three Days to See
Q. No. 1 Why is the arising of the sun so special for the author?
Ans.: A rising of the sun is so special for the author because it gives new hope to dejected fellows.
Q. No. 2 What does the revelation of beauty mean to her?
Ans.: The revelation of beauty means to have glimpse of beauty, which is apparent for a person who has
sight as well as insight.
Q. No. 3 Why has she no time to waste in longings?
Ans.: She has no time to waste for longings as there is so much to see.

Q. No. 4 Explain the difference between facilities and opportunities?

Ans.: The difference between facilities and opportunities is that facilities mean relaxations given to a
person and opportunities mean a time given to a person to prove himself..
Q. No. 5 Who was Helen Keller?
Ans.: Helen Keller was a blind and deaf woman. Yet she became a great author.
Q. No. 6 Describe the thought expressed by the author in first paragraph.
Ans.: In the first paragraph. She describes that we should live with gentleness, vigour and keenness. We
should not fellow the motto, “Eat, drink and be merry.”
Q. No. 7 What makes you feel that the author is sad and depressed?
Ans.: The author looks sad and depressed because she is blind and deaf. She wants to see the world.
Q. No. 8 How do you get an impression that she was a great admirer of nature?
Ans.: She was a great admirer of nature. She admired dawn, the pageant of seasons and trees.
Q. No. 9 People who are deprived of sight are not devoid of imagination. Discuss.
Ans.: People deprived of sight are not devoid of imagination. The author of the lesson is blind but her
views prove that she had great imagination.
Q. No. 10 To me the pageant of seasons is an unending drama, comment.
Ans.: The author says that the pageant of seasons is an unending drama. The continuity of change of
seasons never ends. It is endless.

Summary of the poem

Daffodils
This poem has been written by “William Wordsworth” a romantic poet. He is known as the poet of nature because of his
love for it. Most of his poems describe nature and its beauty. In this poem, he describes an experience of enjoyment at the
sight of beautiful daffodils. Once he was walking in the countryside when he came across a large number of daffodils
growing along the bank of a lake. As the poet says;
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
The flowers were moving and dancing in the breeze. This sight delighted the poet and he looked at the flowers for a long
time. This sight left a lasting impression on his memory. As a result, whenever he is alone and is in a thinking mood, the
same sight comes into his imagination and fills his heart with pleasure. As he says;
And then my heart with pleasure fills
And dances with the daffodils
This experience has become a permanent source of pleasure for the poet. As John Keats says;
“A thing of beauty
is a joy forever”

Summary of the poem

Stopping by woods on A snowy Evening

It is a very beautiful and symbolic poem written by “Robert Frost”. It is his most famous poem. The poet stops in woods on
a snowy evening. The owner of woods is in his house and does not know that a traveller has stopped in his woods to enjoy
beauty of nature. When the poet’s little horse finds no farmhouse near by it gives a jerk and bells of its harness sound. As he
says;
My little horse must think it queer,
To stop without a farmhouse near
The woods are lovely dark and deep but he has many things to do and his obligations pull him away from the allure of
nature. In this poem sleep also stands for death. The poet means to say that we are travellers in this world. We should keep
in mind our main aim of life and continue our struggle to get this aim till our death. As he explains;
The woods are lovely, dark and deep
But I have promises to keep.

Important Words Sentences from Text Book

S# Words Meanings Sentences
1 Century ‫صدی‬ This century will make our life modern.
2 Conquest ‫فتح‬ The conquest of Makkah is an important event in the history.
3 Influential ‫بااثر‬ He is an influential leader
4 Determination ‫عزم‬ I will pass the exam by sheer determination.
 5 Delegation ‫وفد‬ The Arabs sent a delegation to the Holy Prophet’s Uncle.
6 Quietly ‫خاموشی‬ Please sit quietly.
7 Urge ‫شوق‬ I have an urge to become a teacher.
8 Ignorance ‫جہالت‬ We should fight against ignorance.
9 Compassion ‫ہمدردی‬ I have a deep compassion for the poor.
10 Eloquent ‫خوش بیان‬ Quaid-e-Azam was an eloquent speaker.
11 Unparalleled ‫بے مثال‬ Arabia is a land of unparalleled charm.
12 Civilization ‫تہذیب‬ Muslims have a unique civilization.
13 Meditation ‫غوروفکر‬ He was lost in meditation.
14 Injustice ‫ناانصافی‬ We should fight against injustice.
15 Unity ‫اتحاد‬ Unity is needed for success.
16 sacrifice ‫قربانی دینا‬ A patriot sacrifices for the country.
17 Commendable ‫قابل تعریف‬ِ Patriotism is a commendable quality.
18 Prosperity ‫خوشحالی‬ We should work for the prosperity of our country.
19 Invasion ‫حملہ‬ Our army can repel any foreign invasion.
20 Motherland ‫مادر وطن‬ِ We love our motherland.
21 Responsible ‫ذمہ دار‬ Everyone is responsible for his deeds.
22 Nationalism ‫وطن پرست‬ The Muslim doesn’t believe in nationalism.
23 Devotion ‫عقیدت‬ Patriotism means devotion to one’s own country.
24 Come from ‫تعلق رکھنا‬ She comes from a noble family.
25 Patriotism ‫ُحب الوطنی‬ Patriotism is a commendable quality.
26 Geared up ‫تیار‬ The students are geared up to study English.
27 Global Village ‫عالمگیر گاؤں‬ The world is a global village through media.
28 A click away ‫تھوڑے فاصلے پر‬ The world is a click away through media.
29 Constructive role ‫تعمیری کردار‬ Media plays a constructive role is society.
30 Raise awareness ‫آگاہی پیدا کرنا‬ Media raises awareness about many social issues.
31 To keep an eye ‫نظر رکھنا‬ He keeps an eye on every bad man.
32 A mouth piece of ‫مظلوموں کا ترجمان‬ Media has become a mouth piece of down trodden.
the downtrodden
33 Corruption ‫بدعنوانی‬ We should fight against corruption.
34 Spread ‫پھیالن‬ Media also spreads false news.
35 Difficult ‫مشکل‬ All the questions were difficult.
36 Perilous ‫خطرناک‬ It was a perilous journey.
37 Close ‫قریبی‬ Ali is my close friend.
38 Mad with anger ‫بہت غصے میں‬ On his loss he was mad with anger.
39 Courageous ‫باحوصلہ‬ Hazrat Asma (‫تعالی عنہا‬
ٰ ‫ )رضی ہللا‬as a courageous woman.
40 Resolute ‫پُرعزم‬ He is a resolute boy.
41 Alleviate ‫کم کرنا‬ We should alleviate sufferings of the poor.
42 Refuge ‫پناہ‬ He took refuge in the cave.
43 Gave away ‫بانٹ دینا‬ I gave away my money to the poor.

S# Words Meanings Sentences

44 Determined ‫پُرعزم‬ I am determined to become a doctor.

45 Generous ‫فیاض‬ Hazrat Asma (‫تعالی عنہا‬
ٰ ‫ )رضی ہللا‬was a generous woman.
46 Stare ‫گھورنا‬ He was staring at me.
47 Shine ‫چمکنا‬ The stars shine in the sky.
48 Hoard ‫جمع کرنا‬ Stop hoarding old newspapers.
49 Solitude ‫تنہائی‬ Solitude gives me pleasure.
50 Fluttering ‫لہلہانا‬ The flowers are fluttering in the air.
51 Jocund ‫پُرمسرت‬ I like his jocund company.
52 Pensive ‫غمگین‬ He was sitting in a pensive mood.
53 Pleasure ‫خوشی‬ Solitude gives me pleasure.
54 Bits and pieces ‫ٹکڑوں میں‬ We are divided into bits and pieces.
55 Man in the street ‫عام آدمی‬ Quaid-e-Azam was not a man in the street.
56 Raising spirit ‫جذبہ پیداکرنا‬ He aimed at raising people’s spirit.
57 Pass through ‫گزر جانا‬ He will pass through the exams.
58 Fall a prey ‫شکار ہونا‬ He fell a prey to cancer.
59 Aim at ‫مقصد ہونا‬ He aimed at raising people’s spirit.
60 Afraid of ‫خوفزدہ ہونا‬ We should not be afraid of death.
61 Morale ‫حوصلہ‬ Keep up your morale.
62 Impressive ‫متاثر ُکن‬ He is a very impressive personality.
63 Dexterously ‫مہارت‬ He is painting dexterously.
64 Spacious ‫کشادہ‬ I have a spacious house.
65 Humility ‫عاجزی‬ Our deeds must show our humility.

66 Flamboyant ‫رنگارنگ‬ This painting has flamboyant flowers.

67 Reflect ‫عکاسی کرنا‬ Our deeds must reflect our humility.
68 Meant for ‫مقصد ہونا‬ This room is meant for guests.
69 Adorned with ‫سجانا‬ My room is adorned with flowers.
70 Custom ‫رواج‬ Muslims should not follow the Hindu customs.
71 To keep promise ‫وعدہ پورا کرنا‬ We should keep our promises.
72 Shake ‫ہالنا‬ The horse gave a shake to harness bell.
73 In vain ‫بےکار‬ The fox tried to get grapes but is vain.
74 Fighting a lost battle ‫ہاری ہوئی لڑائی‬ He is fighting a lost battle.
‫ہونا‬
75 Shock at ‫حیران ہونا‬ He was shocked at his death.
76 Ironic smile ‫طنزیہ مسکراہٹ‬ I hate her ironic smile.
77 Attend to ‫دیکھ بھال‬/ ‫توجہ‬ Please attend to my advice.
‫کرنا‬
78 Make up ‫پوری کرنا‬ Try to make up your deficiency in studies.
79 Look for ‫تالش کرنا‬ I am looking for shelter.
80 Bear fruit ‫باور آور ثابت ہونا‬ My efforts bore fruit.
81 Near and dear one ‫قریبی عزیز‬ We should take care of our near and dear one.
82 Resort to ‫عادی ہونا‬ We should not resort to drugs.
83 Due to ‫کی وجہ‬ He can not come to school due to illness.
84 In order to ‫کے لئے‬ He is working hard in order to pass the exam.
85 Threat ‫خطرہ‬ Drugs pose a serious threat to any society.
86 Source ‫ذریعہ‬ What is your source of income?
87 Impact ‫اثر‬ Media has a great impact on society.

S# Words Meanings Sentences

88 Immense ‫شدید‬ Immense noise is dangerous for health.
89 Disrupt ‫خرابی پیدا کرنا‬ Noise disrupts the normal functioning of life.
90 Bring Down ‫کم کرنا‬ We should bring down the high prices.
91 Dangerous ‫خطرناک‬ Noise pollution is dangerous for health.
92 Miracle ‫معجزہ‬ I believe in miracles.
93 Regret ‫پچھتاوا‬ I have no regret for my loss.
94 Panorama ‫منظر‬ The panorama of the valley is beautiful.
95 Worth living ‫جینے کے قابل‬ Sincerity makes life worth living.
96 Gentleness ‫نرمی‬ We should bring gentleness in our deeds.
 97 Now and then ‫کبھی کبھی‬ I visit my friends now and then.
98 Accused of ‫الزام لگانا‬/‫ملزم‬ He was accused of theft.
99 Demolish ‫مسمار کرنا‬ We should demolish old buildings.
100 Miserable ‫قابل ِ رحم‬ My friend is in a miserable state.

Comprehension of a passage (Solve)

Comprehension no 1
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
One day a wolf felt very hungry. He wandered here and
there in search of food but he could not find anything to
eat. At last he saw a flock of sheep grazing in a pasture. He
wanted to eat one but they were guarded by a hound. The
shepherd’s son was also tending the flock vigilantly. The
wolf found himself helpless. At last he hit upon a plan. He
hid himself in the skin of a sheep and safely went into the
flock. The hound could not find out the wolf in disguise.
He killed a sheep and ate it without being caught. In this
way he are up many sheep and their number began to fall
every day. The shepherd was greatly worried but could
not find out the thief.
Questions:
(i) Why did the wolf wander about?
(ii) Did he find anything to eat?
(iii) How did he get into the flock?
(iv) Why was the shepherd worried?
(v) Did he find out the thief?
Comprehension no 2
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
On a hot summer day a felt very thirsty; He went about in
search of water but could not find water. At last he
reached a well. He peeped into it. Unfortunately, he
slipped and fell into the well. A goat happened to pass by
the well and looked into it. What are you doing here
uncle? The cunning fox replied, Dear niece! I am enjoying
a swim down here. It is very pleasant, come down and
enjoy yourself too. The goat was also thirsty, she jumped
into the well.
Questions:
(i) What happened to the thirsty fox?
(ii)Who passed by the well just then?
(iii) What did the goat do?
(iv)What did the goat say to the fox?
(v)What did the fox say in reply?
(vi)Why did the goat jump into the well?

Comprehension no 3 Comprehension no 4
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below. below.

Comprehension no 5
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question below.
For three years, the master and all his relatives lived in this
valley. Many of the Muslims too joined them. All supplies to the
valley were cut off. The Makkans saw to it that no food or drink
reached Banu Hashim. The poor Banu Hashim had to live on the
leaves and roots of trees and bushes. The condition of children
was particularly pitiable. At last some kind hearted Makkans
took pity on Banu Hashim. They tore to pieces the agreement
hanging in the Kaaba. The hunger stricken Banu Hashim was
able to come back to their homes.
Questions:
(i) Who lived for three years in the valley?
(ii) Who joined the master and his relatives?
(iii) What did the Makkans do?
(iv) How did the Banu Hashim live?
(v) What was the condition of the children?
(vi)Who took pity on the Banu Hashim?
Comprehension no 6
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question below.
We see a kind of milk in tins. It is powdered milk. All the water in
this milk has evaporated. When fresh milk stays in a dish for a
little time, the thick part of the milk comes to the top. It is the
cream of the milk. From this cream people make butter. If milk
with the cream on it is made into powder, it is called Full Cream
Milk Powder. When something floating is taken off the top of a
liquid we say it is skimmed. When the cream is skimmed from
the milk, the thin milk that stays is called Skim Milk’, Skim milk is
a good milk but it has no fat in it. It is not good for very young
babies.
Questions:
(i) Is the milk in tins powder or liquid?
(ii) What becomes of the water in milk?
(iii)What comes to the top fresh milk when it stays a little in a
dish?
(iv)What does the thick part of the milk have in it?
(v) What is cream?
(vi)What do people make from cream?
Once there was a stag drinking at a stream. He happened
to see his reflection in the water. He was pleased to see
his Horns in the water. When he saw his thin Legs he felt
sad because they were Ugly. Suddenly he saw pack of
Hounds at a distance. He ran as fast as his legs could help
him. Soon he left the hounds far behind. He had to pass
through a thick forest of bushes. His horns got caught in
bush. He tried hard to pull his horns out of it but all in
vain. By now the hounds had come up. They fell upon him
and tore him pieces.
Questions:
(i) What was the Stag doing?
(ii) What did he see in the water?
(iii) What was he pleased?
(iv) What made him sad?
(v) Why did he run?
(vi) What did his legs help him?
Comprehension of a passage (Solve)
Comprehension no 7
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question below.
Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) was extremely kind-
hearted and just the people. His army had strict orders
not to do any harm to the farmers, aged persons, women,
children and other civilians. “They are real strength of
society”, he said, “They should always be treated with
kindness and respect”, This was something new for the
conquered people, who felt very happy now. The Iranian
and Byzantine officers were very hard on them. Hazrat
Khalid Bin Waleed’s treatment won their hearts so much
that they began to hate their cruel old masters.
Questions:
(i) How did Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) treat the
people?
(ii)What were the orders given to the army?
(iii) What did he say about the farmers and civilians?
(iv)How had their former master treated them?
(v)How did Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) win hearts of
the conquered people?
(vi) Why did the people hate their old masters?
Comprehension of a passage (Solve)
Comprehension no 9
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question below.
A man is known by the company he keeps. A good student
should avoid the company of those who keep playing all the
time. Many students miss their classes and seldom does
their home work because fellow students do the same.
There are hardworking student also who work while others
play. They know when to enjoy the game of their choice
because they know that playing games is essential for
health. A sick student is not so quick in learning his lesson as
a healthy one.
Questions:
(i) What kind of company should a good student keep?
(ii) Why do some students miss their classes?
(iii) Why do good students enjoy goo health?
(iv) Why are games necessary for students?
(v) In what does the success of a student lie?
King Robert Bruce ruled over Scotland. He had been
defeated many times by the English. He ran for his life and
hid himself in a cave. He had lost all hope to win. As he lay
there thing if he should give up his struggle or not he san a
spider trying to reach its cobweb in the ceiling of the cave.
Its fell down again and again but did not give up its
attempt. At last the little insert reached its home in its
ninth attempt. This gave courage to King Bruce. He made
up his mind to fight and this time he won the battle.
Questions:
(i) By whom had Robert Bruce been defeated many times?
(ii) Where did he hide himself?
(iii) What did he see in the cave?
(iv) After how many attempts did the spider succeed?
(v) What lesson king Bruce learnt from spider?
Comprehension no 8
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question below.
The age of steam has yielded place to the age of electricity.
We have harnessed and introduced it into the service of
man. The electric telegraph bears our message and brings us
news from all quarters of the world. Submarine cable does
its own work all right. Who is not familiar with the electric
bell? Who has not used telephone? Who is not enjoying
electric light? Electric motors, wireless telegraphy, electric
railways, electric modes of constructions and destruction all
attest to great power of electricity. Electricity has developed
modern industry and has created many new industries. It
has enabled man to conquer land, the sea, and the air.
Questions:
(i) Why do we call the present age the age of electricity?
(ii) which age has yielded place to the age of electricity?
(iii) How do we send and receive messages?
(iv) State some important uses of electricity?
(v) what do you think is the future of electricity?
Comprehension no 10
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
Newspapers keep us constantly in touch with the whole of
mankind. In olden days a man’s world consisted of his
own village and one or two neighbouring villages. It was
difficult for him to know what was going on in the other
parts of the country. But today the press assisted by rapid
means of communication brings us news from the farthest
corner of the globe. The press is also responsible for
educating public opinion. The laws of nation are really
shaped by its press. In fact the public receives guidance
from the newspapers. Thus their power in modern times
is really great.
Questions:
(i) What good do the newspapers do for us?
(ii) Why in olden days man could not know what was
going on in far off places?
(iii) What is the responsibility of the press today?
(iv) How are the laws of a country shaped nowadays?
(v) How are newspapers a source of public guidance?
(v) What is your opinion about the power of press?
 Comprehension of a passage (Un solve)
Comprehension no 1 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
About sixty years ago the question of choosing a
profession was not taken up seriously. A son generally
followed the trade of his father. But nowadays one can
take up a trade one likes. The students who make the
right choice of profession are always successful. For the
right choice of a profession there should be some definite
aim.
The students who do not have any definite aim suffer a lot
in the end as they have also a difficulty in finding an part.
The teacher keeps an eye on his pupils. He studies their
habits. So he can put his pupils on the right path of life.
Questions:
(i)What were the conditions about the choice of a
profession sixty years ago?
(ii)Why did the people not choose the profession
seriously?
(iii)Can a student of the present times choose his
profession freely?
(iv) What is the advantage of a right choice of a
profession?
(v) How can a student choose his profession rightly?
(vi) What will be the difficulty of a student who is reading
without a definite aim?
(vii) How can a teacher help his pupil in making a choice of
profession?
Comprehension of a passage (Un solve)
Comprehension no 3 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
The sultan sent agents to all parts of the East to buy rare
manuscripts, and bring them back to Cordova. His men
were constantly searching the bookseller’s shops at Cairo,
Damascus and Baghdad for rare volumes for his library.
When the book was not to be bought at any price, he
would have it copied: and sometimes even bear of a book
which was only in the author’s mind and send him a
handsome present and beg him to send the first copy to
Cordova. By such means he gathered no fewer than four
hundred thousand books and this at a time when printing
was unknown, and every copy had to be painfully copied
in the fine clear hand of the professional copyist.
Questions:
(i) Why did sultan send his agents to all parts of the East?
(ii)-Where and what for they searched the booksellers’
shops?
(iii)-What would he do when any book was not to be
bought at any price?
(iv) What would he do when the author had not yet
written the book?
(v) How many books had he gathered?
(vi) Why was it difficult to collect so many books in those
days?
Comprehension no 2 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
Making pottery on the potter’s wheel is called “throwing”.
The thrower is a very skilful workman. But there is
another method of shaping articles out of clay,----
“moulding”. A plaster mould is made and the clay is
pressed into it. This is a quicker and less difficult way and
must be used to make things like handles; but all the most
beautiful pottery is thrown. When a piece of pottery is
taken off the wheel, it is put aside to dry, after which a
design may be painted on it with special colour that will
stand great heat; it is then ready to be fired. This is done
in a large oven or kiln. The pieces of pottery are placed in
earthenware tubs called ‘saggers’ so that the flames can
not touch the pottery.
Questions:
(i)What is throwing?
(ii)What is the other method of shaping articles?
(iii)What is the advantage of moulding?
(iv)How does the potter make designs on the piece of
pottery?
(v) How is pottery baked in fire?
Comprehension no 4 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
Musa was in chief command, and the gates were in his
charge. They had barred when the Christians came in
view; but Musa threw them open. “Our bodies”, he said,
‘will bar the gates”. The young men were kindled by such
words, and when he told them, “We have nothing to fight
for but the ground we stand on; and without that we are
without a home or a country”, they were ready to die with
him. With such a leader, the Moorish cavaliers performed
feats of bravery in the plain which divided the camp from
the city.
Questions:
(i) Who was the chief commander and what was in his
charge?
(ii)-When were the gates barred?
(iii)-Who threw them open?
(iv) What did Musa say?
(v) What effect had his words on the young men?
(vi) What divided the city from the camp?
 Comprehension of a passage (Un solve)
Comprehension no 5 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
Early rising is a good habit as it gives us early start of our
day’s work. We gain time while the late risers are asleep.
The early risers have another advantage also and that is
that they enjoy good and sound health. Those who are not
out of bed early have plenty of time to do their work
carefully, steadily and completely. They do not have to put
off anything to the next day. The early riser is always
happy, fresh and smart. He enjoys his work while those
who get up late find their duty dull and dry and do it
unwillingly. Early rising is therefore, a key to success in
life.
Questions:
(i)What kind of habit early rising?
(ii)Why can an early riser do more work than the late
riser?
(iii) Why does an early riser enjoy good health?
(iv)Why does a late riser find his work dull and dry?
(v)What is the key to success in life?
Comprehension of a passage (Un solve)
Comprehension no 7 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
Iqbal is not only the greatest poet of our age, but also one
of the greatest poets of all times. There are not many
poets who wrote as many great poem as he did. He did
not write poetry for poetry’s sake. He was infect much
than a mere poet. He was a learned man. He was a great
scholar and philosopher. He was a political leader of great
importance. But more than anything he was a Muslim
who had a great love for God and His Prophet (peace be
upon him). He wrote poetry to express the great and ever
lasting truths of philosophy, history and Islam. He wrote
poetry to awaken the Muslim of the whole world from the
deep the sleep and asked them to unite.
Questions:
(i)Why is Iqbal considered to be one of the greatest poets
of all times?
(ii)Did he write poetry for poetry’s sake?
(iii)How can you say that Iqbal was much more than a
mere poet?
(iv)What kind of a Muslim was Iqbal?
(v)With what aim did he write poetry?
(vi)What was Iqbal’s call to the Muslims of the whole
world?
Comprehension no 6 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
Some ants are social insects. It means that they live in
societies, cooperate with one another and do only the
work assigned to them. They go out in search of food in an
orderly fashion, marching in lines and columns like
soldiers. Different groups of social ants have different do
jobs to do. They manage their affairs through division of
labour. Some ants guard and protect their community.
They fight the other insects who attach them or raid their
colony. They are called soldier ants. Another group
gathers food for the whole community. The social ants
have not learnt this division of labour. They have inherited
it.
Questions:
(i)What do we mean by social insects?
(ii)Why are some ants called social insects?
(iii)How do the ants cooperate with one another?
(iv)What principle do they follow while doing their work?
(v)Why are the members of a certain group called soldier
ants?
(vi) How have the ants learnt the principle of division of
labour?
Comprehension no 8 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
One day a girl found a coin. It rolled away before her
broom when she was sweeping the yard, and fell with a
little clatter against the wall. She ran and picked it up.
Some one had dropped it while crossing the yard and
perhaps had not men troubled to look for it. It was worth
little. But is seemed a whole fortune to her, who never
had anything of her own before. She rubbed it clean the
sleeve of her blue cotton jacket and put it into her pocket.
Questions:
(i)What did the girl find?
(ii)When did she find it?
(iii)How had the coin been dropped there?
(iv)What was the worth of the coin?
(v)Why was it whole fortune for her?
(vi)How did she clean it?
(vii)What did she do after cleaning it?
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Comprehension no 9 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
In December, 1930 Dr. Muhammad Iqbal was invited to
preside over the annual meeting of the All India Muslim
League at Allahabad. In his address he openly opposed the
idea of power sharing together of Hindus and Muslims
could result in a civil war. He wanted to see the Punjab,
Sind, Baluchistan and the NWFP a single state for the
Muslims, so that they should live according to the
teachings of Islam. We can say that Allama Iqbal was the
first thinker to give us the idea of a separate homeland for
the Muslims of India i.e. partition of the Sub continent
into two sovereign states. The Muslims soon realized the
importance of the demand for two separate state. It was
then the Pakistan Resolution was adopted in 1940. .
Questions:
(i)Where was the annual meeting of the All India Muslim
League held in 1930?
(ii)Who was invited to preside over the session?
(iii)What idea did Allama Iqbal oppose?
(iv)Which provinces did he want to be included in the
Muslim state?
(v)On what grounds did he demand a separate state for
the Muslims of India?
(vi)When was the Pakistan Resolution moved?
Comprehension of a passage (Un solve)
Comprehension no 11 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
There was once a man whose doctor gave him medicine
which was quite black. His servant who was illiterate
made a mistake and poured out a dose of ink in place of
the drug. He gave it to his master who drank it. After the
patient had taken the dose of ink the servant somehow
realized his mistake. He ran back to his master and said,
“Sir, I have given you a dose of ink instead of the medicine
as both were equally black. What should be done now?”
The master replied softly, “Now give me a piece of
blotting paper to swallow”
Questions:
(i)what was the colour of the medicine?
(ii)What did the servant give his master?
(iii) When did the servant come to know of his mistake?
(iv)What did the servant do!
(v)What did the master say to his servant?
Comprehension no 10 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by a
liberal English man Mr. A.O. Hume. He had joined the
Indian Civil Service in 1849 and retired from service after
shouldering different responsibilities. He had been
watching the ugly law and order situation in the country
quite frequently. He was of the opinion that the
highhanded rule of the Britishers was paving way for any
unexpected outburst of violence. His plan was to put a
safety valve to minimize the mounting sentiments against
the British rule. It was meant to provide an outlet which
could ventilate the revolutionary spirit. Mr. Hume put his
plan before Lord Duffrin.
Questions:
(i)Who founded the Indian National Congress?
(ii) Who was Mr. A.O. Hume?
(iii)When was the Indian National Congress founded?
(iv)Why did Hume think of founding this political
organization?
(v)With whom did he discuss his plan?
Comprehension no 12 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
There lived a monkey in a forest. One day he was going
about in search of food as he was very hungry. At last he
entered the house of a farmer. There was no body in the
house. The monkey found a hard vessel with a narrow
opening. He put his hand into it. It had grains in it. He took
a handful of these and tried to pull his hand out but he
could not do so with his closed fist. After some time the
owner of the house came up. His dog was also with him.
The dog fell the monkey and tore him to pieces. Thus the
monkey met his fate due to his greed.
Questions:
(i)Where did the monkey live?
(ii) Why did he enter the house of a farmer?
(iii) What did he find there?
(iv)What was in the vessel?
(v)What did the monkey do?
(vi)Why could he not pull his hand out of the vessel?
(vii)How did the monkey meet his fate?
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Comprehension no 13 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
A tailor ran a shop in a bazaar. An elephant used to go to
the river through that bazaar. The tailor gave him a bun
every day. One day the tailor pricked a needle into the
trunk of the elephant. The elephant became angry but
went away. On return he filled his trunk with muddy
water. On reaching the shop of the tailor he put his trunk
into it and squirted the dirty water into the shop of the
tailor. All the fine and new dresses of his customers were
spoiled. He was very sorry for annoying the elephant but it
was no use crying over spilt milk.
Questions:
(i)Where did elephant go every day?
(ii)What did the tailor give him?
(iii)What mistake did the tailor make one day?
(iv)What did the elephant do after drinking water?
(v)How did the elephant punish the tailor for his mistake?
(vi) What is the moral of the story?
Comprehension no 14 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
A professional player is quite different from an amateur.
His main aim is to make money. He plays the game to earn
money or win a name. On the other hand the amateur
player has no such aim. He plays because he gets pleasure
in playing. Games not only give him recreation but also
physical exercise. He enjoys good health and a sound
physique. He plays the game as he should. He observes all
the rules and regulation of games. The amateur player
plays honestly. He becomes a disciplined gentleman and a
responsible citizen. He accepts defeat but does not resort
to cheating or other unfair means to win. If he wins a
game he feels happy but he is not sad at losing one.
Questions:
(i) What meant by professional player?
(ii)With what aim does he play games?
(iii)What makes an amateur player a responsible citizen?
(iv)What qualities of true sportsmanship does a
professional player lack?
(v)How does an amateur player differ from a professional
player?

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Comprehension no 15 (Un solve)
Read the Passage carefully and answer the question
below.
The camel is rightly called the “ship of the desert”. It is the
best transport in deserts. Camels go slow. But they go on
walking for hours on the burning and in the blazing sun.
Camels carry heavy loads, much heavier in weight than
any beast of burden can. While the other animals’ feet
sink into the sand, nature has the feet of camel such that
it is not at all difficult for it to walk on sand. The camel is
superior to all other animals because it can without food
and drink for days and weeks. It can store food and water.
Its hump is also a store of food which the camels use
when they get nothing to eat and drink for many days. In
deserts only bushes grow here and there and the camel
can live on these.
Questions:
(i)Why is camel called the ship of the desert?
(ii) Is it for its speed that it is called the ship of deserts?
(iii)What difficulty do the other beasts of burden have to
face while walking on the sand?
(iv)Why does a camel walk easily on the loose sand of the
desert?
(v)What special quality makes camel superior to other
animals used for transport?
(vi) How does the camel go without food and water for
days and weeks?
(vii) What does the camel generally live on?