MH Group English 9th

MH Group of School 1 English Notes: 9th
Chapter No. 01
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Answers of Short Questions.

Q.No.1: Where is Makkah situated?
Ans: The city of Makkah is situated about fifty miles from the Red Sea.
Q.No.2: Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic?
Ans: Arabic is a language of eloquence, so Allah Almighty sent the Holy Quran in Arabic.
Q.No.3: What type 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 a tropical sun.
Q.No. 4: For which ability were the Arabs famous?
Ans: The Arabs were famous for their remarkable memory and ability of eloquence.
Q.No.5: What was the condition of mankind before the Rasool   ?

Ans: Before the Rasool   , mankind stood on the verge of chaos. The civilization had
started crumbling. It had fallen victim of wrong beliefs, social evils, cruelty and injustice.
Q.No.6: Why did the pagan Arabs send a delegation to the Rasool's   uncle?
Ans: They sent a delegation to the Holy Prophet's   kind and caring uncle, Abu Talib
to restrain the Holy Prophet   from preaching Allah Almighty's message.
Q.No.7: What was the first revelation?
Ans: "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.8: Why did the Holy Prophet   stay in the cave of Hira?
Ans: The Holy Prophet   stayed in the cave of the mount Hira for meditation and
spent days and weeks in remembrance of Allah Almighty.
Q.No.9: Why did the pagan Arabs threaten the Holy Prophet's   uncle?
Ans: Since the belief of Oneness of God (Tauheed) was threatening the dominance of
the Pagan Arabs in the society, they threatened the Holy Prophet's   uncle.
Q.No.10: What did Hazrat Ayesha    say about the life of the Rasool  
Ans: She said, "His morals and characters are the embodiment of the Holy Quran."
Translate the following paragraph into Urdu.
1. In the fifth and sixth centuries, mankind stood on the verge of chaos. It seemed that
the civilization which had taken four thousand years to grow had started crumbling. At this point in
time, Allah Almighty raised a Prophet from among themselves who was to lift the humanity from
their ignorance into the light of faith.
         

 
  
     
 
 
2. The revelation of the Divine message which continued for the next twenty-three
years had begun, and the Rasool   had arisen to proclaim Oneness of Allah (Tauheed) and
the unity of mankind. His mission was to destroy the nexus of superstition, ignorance, and
disbelief, set up a noble conception of life and lead mankind to the light of faith and divine bliss.

       
        (23)        
           
         
3. The Rasool   and his close companion, Hazrat Abu Bakr Sidique     ,
migrated from Makkah to Madina in the year 622 A.D. When the chiefs of various tribes of
Makkah came to know about the migration of the Rasool   and his close campanion, hazrat
Abu Bakr Siddique   .
    
    622        
     
    
      
4. "Muhammad   , however, was responsible for both the theology of Islam and its main
ethical and moral principles. In addition, he played a key role in proselytizing the new faith, and in
establishing the religious practices."
               


        
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Chapter No. 02
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Q.No.1: What is the highest military award of Pakistan?
Ans: The highest military award of Pakistan is Nishan-e-Haider.
Q.No.2: What makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion?
Ans: It is the spirit of patriotism that makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion.
Q.No.3: As a citizen of Pakistan, what are your duties towards your country?
Ans: We should be loyal to our country. We should work for its progress. We should
develop a sense of patriotism. We should be united and faithful to its ideology.
Q.No.4: What are the qualities of a patriot?
Ans: A patriot loves his country with devotion. He lays down his life for his homeland. He
is selfless and sincere to his country. He works hard for its progress and prosperity.
Q.No.5: How will you define patriotism?
Ans: Patriotism means love and devotion for one's homeland.
Q.No.6: What are the qualities of a patriot?
Ans: A patriot loves his country and he sacrifices his life for it.
Translate the following paragraphs into urdu.

Patriotism gives people the strength and courage to safeguard the interest of the
country and nation. For a patriot, the sovereignty, integrity and honour of the country are supreme
values on which non compromise can be made. Patriots render sacrifice for the preservation and
protection of these values.
            

       
    
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Chapter No. 03
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Q.No.1: What is the most important function that media performs?
Ans: The most important function of the media is to raise awareness about social
problems like corruption, terrorism, drug addiction and other related social evils of the country.
Q.No.2: How does media provide entertainment?
Ans: Media provides us information as well as entertainment. We hear songs, see

dramas and interesting programmes through media. Media is matchless in this regard.
Q.No.3: What is the most important function that media performs?
Ans: Media performs very constructive and corrective function for society. It raises
awareness about many social issues like corruption, terrorism, drug addiction and violation of
human rights.
Q.No.4: What are the two major means of communication?
Ans: Two major means of communication are electronic media and print media.
Q.No.5: Which is your favourite T.V programme? Why?
Ans: My favourite T.V programme is documentary programme on wildlife and nature
presented by the National Geographic because it focuses mainly on the ever changing world, on
wildlife and nature.
Q.No.6: What are the two major means of communication? Give three examples for
each.
Ans: Electronic media and print media are the two major means of communication. The
examples of electronic media are radio, television and internet, and the examples of print media
are books, magazines and newspapers.
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Chapter No. 04
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Q.No.1: Who was Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair   ?
Ans: Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair   was the brave son of Hazrat Asma    ?
Q.No.2: Why was Hazrat Abu Quhafaa   worried?
Ans: Hazrat Abu Quhafaa    was worried about his wealth. He was thinking that
his son Abu Bakar    had migrated with his wealth leaving him and his children in sad
plight.
Q.No.3: How did Hazrat Asma   console her grandfather?

Ans: Hazrat Asma     put some stones in the corner of the house and covered
them with a piece of cloth. She told her grandfather that her father had left all the money. The
grandfather felt it. Thus he was consoled.

Q.No.4: Why was Abu Jehl furious?
Ans: Abu Jehl was furious because Hazrat Asma     did not tell him the
whereabouts of her father.
Q.No.5: What happened when Abu Jehl asked about Hazrat Abu Bakar    from
Hazrat Asma    ?
Ans: Hazrat Asma    counter-questioned him, "How would I know?" This
infuriated Abu Jehl. He slapped Hazrat Asma's    face so hard that her earring fell off. She
faced him bravely and did not reveal the secret.
Q.No.6: Which incident in the story showed Hazrat Asma's     love and respect
for the Holy Prophet   ?
Ans: The role Hazrat Asma     played at the time of the migration of the Holy
Prophet   showed her love and respect for the Holy Prophet   . Disbelievers of Makkah
were bent upon taking the life of the Prophet   and were looking for him. She risked her life
and supplied food to Holy Prophet   and his father, Abu Bakr     in the cave of Thaur
courageously.
Q.No.7: Which incident in the story tells about ht egenerosity of Hazrat Asma   
 ?
Ans: When Hazrat Asma     inherited a garden after the death of her sister Hazrat
Ayesha     , she sold it and gave away all the money among the poor and the needy. She
felt pleasure in doing so.
Q.No.8: What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma    ?
Ans: The message we get from the life of Hazrat Asma    is that one should live a
life of bravery, truthfulness, piety, generosity and patience.
Q.No.9: "Her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us." How?
Ans: Hazrat Asma     was an embodiment of bravery, generosity and patience.
She had resolute faith in Allah Almighty and always showed patience in sufferings and hardships.
Therefore, her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us.

1. Her grandfather, Hazrat Abu Quhafaa, was a disbeliever at that time. He was very
old and had become blind. He said to her, "Asma, I think Abu Bakr    has taken all the
wealth, leaving you and children empty-handed and helpless." At this, she instantly rain to a
corner of the home.

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
          
             
                      
 
    
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Chapter No. 05
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Q.No.1: What is the central idea of the poem?
Ans: The central idea of the poem is that it presents before us not only the attractive and
exciting beauty of nature but also the purifying and enduring impact of it on human beings.
Q.No.2: What do the daffodils represent in teh poem?
Ans: Daffodils represent nature and its impact on human beings.
Q.No.3: What "wealth" do memories of the scene give to the poet?
Ans: It's about moments in our life that we replay in our memories.
Q.No.4: List the words that heighten the sound effect in the poem.
Ans: Vales and hills, sprightly dance, jocund company.
Write downthe summary of the poem "Daffodils" by William Wordsworth.

The poem "Daffodils" was composed by William Wordsworth. He was a poet of
nature. Nature was his creed. He was an ardent lover of nature. he tells that nature has healthy
and deep impact on human beings. One day he was walking in the countryside to enjoy the
beauty of nature. All of sudden, he saw uncountable daffodils which were moving and dancing
under the trees beside a lake. They were growing in an endless line giving a charming look to the
viewers. They were more charmful than stars and their dance was more beautiful than the dance
of waves. It was a joyful sight. The poet tells that this charming sight often comes to his mind
whenever he is alone. It gives him a huge pleasure which is the blessing of loneliness. It fills the
heart of the poet with happiness and his heart begins to dance with delight.
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Chapter No. 06
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Q.No.1: How much confidence did Quaid-e-Azam have in his nation?
Ans: The Quaid-e-Azam had a great confidence in his nation.
Q.No.2: How can be the possible solution to our present problems?
Ans: The possible solution to our problems is that we should not fall prey to fatal diseases
of disunity, disharmony and disintegration. We should pay heed to the Quaid's warnings and
advice.
Q.No.3: How can we become a strong nation?
Ans: We can become a strong nation by remembering Quaid-e-Azam's advice to the
youth, "It is now up to you to work, work and work; and we are bound to succeed."
Q.No.4: What was the Ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam?
Ans: The Ideology of Pakistan was based on the fundemental principle that the Muslims
are an independent nation. He firmly believed taht the new emerging state of Pakistan based on
Islamic principles would reform and regulate the society.
Q.No.5: Why did the Quaid have to take long tours during the ealy days of
independence?
Ans: The Quaid had to take long tours during the early days of independence to build
confidence and raise people's spirit.
Q.No.6: What was Quaid's concept of our nation?
Ans: The Quaid's concept of our nation was that we are one nation on the basis of
religion and culture.
Q.No.7: How can we become a strong nation?
Ans: We can become a strong nation by following the Quaid's golden motto, "Faith, Unity
and Discipline". We should remember his advice to the youth to work hard.

1. Quaid-e-Azam was a man of strong faith and belief. He firmly believed that the new
emerging state of Pakistan based on Islamic principles would reform the society as a whole. In
his Eid message, September 1945, Quaid-e-Azam said, "Islam is a complete code regulating the
whole Muslim society, every department of life collectively and individually."
                  
       
    1945         
     
   
2. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a nation builder and a great patriot. He
wanted to protect the values, culture and traditions of the Muslims of the subcontinent. He gave
the Muslims a sense of identity by securing a separate homeland for them..
     

          
    
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Chapter No. 07
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Q.No.1: Why Sultan Ahmad Masjid is also known as Blue Masjid?
Ans: The interior part of the masjid was adorned with blue tiles which make it look
attractive. It is why, it is known as Blue Masjid also.
Q.No.2: Where is the royal room situated?
Ans: The royal room is situated at the south-east corner.
Q.No.3: Who was appointed as the architect of the Sultan Masjid?
Ans: Sedefhar Mehmat Aga was appointed as the royal architect of the masjid.
Q.No.4: For what purpose does a heavy iron chain hang there?
Ans: A heavy chain was hung there so that the Sultan had to lower his head every time
he entered the court. It was the symbolic gesture to ensure the humility of the ruler in the face of
divine.
Q.No.5: Who started the construction of the Blue Masjid?
Ans: Sultan Ahmad started the construction of the Blue Masjid.
Q.No.6: How does the interior of Sultan Ahmad Masjid look?
Ans: The interior of the Sultan Ahmad Masjid is embellished with blue tiles, which gives
its interior an attractive look.

Q.No.7: Why do you think Madrassah and hospice was part of the masjid?
Ans: I think the Madrassah was for the students who came to acquire Islamic religious
education and the hospice was for the needy and the destitude.
Q.No.8: Who constructed the Masjid Sophia?
Ans: the Hagia Sophia Masjid was built by an Ottoman Caliph.

1. The most important element in the interior of the masjid is the mehrab, which is
made of finely carved marble. To the right of the mehrab is a richly decorated pulpit. The masjid
is so designed that even when it is most crowded, everyone in the masjid can hear and see the
Imam.

    
       
      
   
2. Construction of the masjid started in 1606. The royal architect Sedefhar Mehmat
Aga, was appointed by the Sultan as in-charge of the project. The opening ceremony was held in
1616. Unfortunately, the Sultan could not see the completion of the masjid in his life. It was
completed in the reign of his successor Mustafa-I.

  
           1609 
  
                  1616
 
3. In the evening, a large number of tourists and Turks gather in the park facing the
masjid to hear the call to the evening prayers. The masjid is flooded with lights and so are the
hearts of the believers with divine love.
        

        

     
   
4. The upper level of the interior is adorned with blue paint. More than 200 stained
glass windows with intricate designs allow natural light to brighten up its interior and the
chandeliers further illuminate it with their glow. The decoration include A'yat from teh Holy Quran.
The floors are covered with carpets.
    
             
    
        
      
5. The masjid has a specious forecourt surrounded by a continuous vaulted arcade. It
has ablution facilities on both the sides. In the centre, there is a fountain which is rather small in
contrast with the magnitude of the courtyard.
             

 
 
   
6. The interior of the masjid at the lower level is lined with more than 20,000
hand-made ceramic tiles in more than 50 different tulip designs. At the gallery level, the design
becomes flamboyant with representation of flowers, fruit and cypresses.
   

   
          
7. The masjid is flooded with lights and so are the hearts of the believers with divine
love. Though much has been lost of the Blue Masjid over the years yet it has not lost the love of
its visitors. The masjid is still one of the most visited monuments of the world.
           

        
         
      
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Q.No.1: Why does the speaker stop on the darkest evening of the year?
Ans: Hoe stops on the darkest evening of the year because the woods are lovely, dark
and deep.
Write down the summary of the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy
Evening" by Robert Frost.

Robert Frost was a famous American poet who wrote this poem. He focused on
themes of nature. The poet points out at the attractive and exciting beauty of nature and the need
to carry on with the duties of daily life. He wants a balance between them. The poet tells that
once in a snow evening, a traveller stops his pony between woods and a frozen lake to enjoy the
beauty of nature. His pony thinks it a strange thing to stop far away from farmhouse. So he
impatiently awaits his master's next move. But the master is absorbed in the captivating beauty of
nature. The sounds of harness bells, slight wind and falling of soft flakes do not make the master
move. At last, he reminds his daily affairs and he resumes his long journey because he has to
take rest for the night to attend his daily affairs of life.
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Q.No.1: What is an ICU in a hospital?
Ans: The drug addiction results in permanent mental and physical sickness.
Q.No.2: 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 severely injured sister so that
her voice might activate her sister's lifeless neurons and brain.
Q.No.3: Describe some qualities of the nurse in the story: "All is not Lost".
Ans: She is a beginner in the profession of nursing. She is very sincere to her profession.
She is so kind-hearted that she feels the pain of the injured. She is proud of her profession.
Q.No.4: Why did the nurse say: "Where there is a will there is a way"?
Ans: The nurse was of the view that if oneis willing to cure her patient, will succeed in the
long run. One should not be hopeless. Persistent efforts bore fruit for her. When she succeeded
in her efforts, she said, "Where there is a will there is a way".
Q.No.5: Why did the nurse disagree with the doctor's point of view?
Ans: The nurse disagreed with the doctor's point of view, thinking that it was unwise to
leave a patient unattended. According to the nurse, life is very precious, a chance should be
given to a patient.
Q.No.6: To what extent does the recovery of a patient depend upon the doctor and the
nurse?
Ans: Both are most important individuals in the recovery of a patient. They use their
experiences, knowledge and every kind of device to make patients recover.

1. I was sent on a three months' training course to Karachi. I made all possible
attempts to leave my patient in good hands. I returned after three months to see my patient's bed
taken up by another. My feet froze to the ground. I did not have the courage to ask, "What
happened?"
               

            
2. It was the beginning of my profession as a nurse. I worked in the Intensive Care
Unit (ICU) of neurology ward. As a young professional, I wished to save the world. I was excited
to see patients making quick recoveries from devastating accidents, yet I was pained to nurse
those who were struck with acute neurological disorder.
            

                 
  
3. She walked on crutches, which she would leave in a few months. I was so glad that
I had done those exercises on her to keep her limbs in motion. I was glad that my efforts bore
fruit. But most of all, I was happy that Allah Almighty had helped me win a lost battle.
              

        
4. One day, standing bedside a young patient, I wondered if she should make the same
recovery like others. Hira had received severe head and spinal injuries as she was hit by a
speeding bus while crossing a busy road.
      

     
5. I continued to work on Hira. But she was not making much recovery. I felt as
helpless as she was to see her lie on bed in a miserable state. Could I be able to justify my
stance before the senior doctors? I did not lose hope.
                          

        
 
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Q.No.1: What are the effects of drug addiction?
Ans: The drug addiction results in permanent mental and physical sickness.
Q.No.2: What are the causes of drug addiction?
Ans: Drug addiction is caused by genetic and environmental factors. In this regard, bad
company and troubled domestic background may cause drug addiction. The people dissatisfied
with their lives may also resort to drug addiction.
Ans: Permanent mental and physical sickness are the main effects of drug addiction.
Ans: Drug addiction has many bgad effects. It causes permanent mental and physical
sickness. It makes the people weak and dependant.

1. Rehabilitation centres are the best places for the recovery process of the addicts.
Complete medical support and guidance is provided to these people in these centres. Drug
abusers, therefore, must be taken to proper and certified rehabilitation centres where proper
treatment and cure is available for them.
          

   
        
2. Drug addiction is really a very serious threat to any society. In Pakistan alone, there
are almost five million drug addicts. Addicts undergo numerous economic, social and health
problems.
         

     
3. Addicts undergo numerous economic, social and he alth problems. The
governments all over the world have been trying to eliminate drug addiction from society but still
more efforts are needed to completely wipe it out.
                 

    
 
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Q.No.1: How do you define noise pollution?
Ans: Noise pollutionis defined as any form of noise that disrupts the normal function of
life.
Q.No.2: How is transport a source of noise pollution?
Ans: Noise coming from different means of transportation is a major source of noise
pollution. Excessive noise and unwarranted honking by drivers are the major cause of noise
pollution of transportation.
Q.No.3: Why is noise dangerous for human health? (Noise in the Environment)
Ans: Noise pollution can cause aggression, hypertension, stress, hearing loss,
restlessness, depression and sleeplessness. That is why, it is dangerous for human health.
Q.No.4: How can we cope with the serious issue of noise pollution?
Ans: We can cope with this serious issue by developing more awareness about the
dangerous impacts of noise pollution on human health and by showing the responsible attitude.
Translate the following paragraph into urdu.

1. Noise pollution is a serious issue and needs more attention at local and state level.
People must develop more awareness about the dangerous impact of noise on human health. It
is, therefore, a need to acquire more civic sense and responsible attitude to avoid the
unnecessary use of this irritant in the environment.
                 
                       
 
2. In Pakistan, there is a dire need to bring down the noise level coming from different
sources. The government must gear up and utilize various means to control unwarranted noise
level.

    
      
    
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Q.No.1: Who was Hellen Keller?
Ans: Hellen Keller was born in U.S.A. At the age of 19 months, she became blind and
deaf. She continued to study and graduated herself. She overcame her infirmity and wrote books.
She was not discouraged by her weakness. She became famous.
Q.No.2: What makes you feel that the author of the story "Three Days to See" is sad
and depressed?
Ans: The author is sad and depressed that the people with sight can see so little. She is
blind, even so she can see better than people with sight.
Q.No.3: How do you get an impression that Hellen Keller was a great admirer of
Nature?
Ans: Hellen Keller was a great admirer of Nature. We get this impression when she
admires the rising sun and the pageant of seasons and trees.
Q.No.4: Explain the difference between facilities and opportunities. (Three Days to
See)
Ans: The difference between facilities and opportunity is that facilities mean relaxations
given to a person and opportunities mean a time given to a person to prove himself.

1. This day I should devote to a hasty glimpse of the world, past and present. I should
want to see the pageant of man's progress, the kaleidoscopic of the ages. How can so much be
compressed into one day? Through the museums, of course?
             

               
2. Perhaps I can best illustrate by imagining what I should most like to see if I was
given the use of my eyes, say for just three days. On the first day, I should want most to see the
people whose kindness, gentleness and companionship have made my life worth-living.
       

        
 
  
        
3. Sometimes, I have thought that it would be an excellent rule to live each day as if
we die tomorrow. Such an attitude would emphasize sharply the values of life. We should live
each day with gentleness, vigour, and a keenness of appreciation which is often lost when time
stretches before us in the constant panorama of more days and months and years to come.
            

        
           
          
 
   
4. If I were the president of a university, I would set up a course called "How t Use
Your Eyes". the professor would try to show his pupils how they could add joy to their lives by
really seeing what passes unnoticed before them. He would try to awaken their dormant and
sluggish faculties.
 
         
        
   
   
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Letters
1. Write a letter to your mother about the test you have just taken.
Examination Hall,
City, A.B.C,
September 19, 2022.
My dear Mother,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I am a bit late to reply you. I had been taking home test of the
school. It finished two days ago. I have made up my deficiency in English and I have improved
my math. The result for the test will be given within a week. I will convey it to you the next week.
I hope to get good marks in all subjects. I need your good wishes all the time.
Kindly look after your health.
Love to all at home.
Your loving son,
X.Y.Z.
2. Write a letter to your sister congratulating her on her success in exams.
Examination Hall,
City, A.B.C,
September 19, 2022.
Dear Sister,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! Brother Aqib told me on phone about your excellent result. It is
a happy news for me. I am very happy to know that you stood first in final examination of the 9th
class. It is really a matter of pride for me. I was expecting this. It is all due to your hard work and
prayers of your elders.
Please accept my cordial congratulations on your enviable success.
Yours sincerely,
X.Y.Z.
3. Write a letter to your friend requesting him/her to spend his/her spring holidays with
you.
Examination Hall,
City, A.B.C,
September 19, 2022.
Dear Friend,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! You know well that the annual examination will end very soon. I
am also taking the annual test. My result will be declared on March 31, 2023. After which the
spring holidays will start. You will also be tiring of the continuous study and wishing to have a
change to refresh yourself.
I request you to spend your holidays with us. We shall have long walk and talk
together. We shall also visit Murree. This is all to refresh us after which we will be ready to study
afresh with new zeal and vigour. I hope you will accept my invitation and visit us.
Regards and love to all at home.
Yours truly,
X.Y.Z.
4. Write a letter to your friend requesting him/her to lend you some books.
Examination Hall,
City, A.B.C,
September 19, 2022.
My dear Friend,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! My examination is over and I have not much to do these days. I
am thinking of improving my English. You talked once about your fine collection of English novels
and plays. I want to borrow a few novels from you. I hope that you will not refuse. I assure you
that I shall take care of your books. I shall try to return these books as early as possible.
pay my compliments to your parents.
Your sincerely,
X.Y.Z.
5. Write a letter to your father requesting him to send you some extra funds for payment
of hostel dues.
Examination Hall,
City, A.B.C,
September 19, 2022.
My dear Father,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! You will be happy to know that I stood first in my class. I got
750 marks. I gave a party to my class-fellows and teachers in this respect. I bought some books,
notebooks and a wrist-watch. They have emptied my pocket. Now, I have run short of money. I
shall be grateful if you send me two thousand rupees for the payment of hostel dues.
Pay my regards to all at home.
Yours affectionately,
X.Y.Z.
6. Write a letter to your mother who is worried about your health.
Examination Hall,
City, A.B.C,
September 19, 2022.
Dear Mother,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I received your letter yesterday. I am glad to know that you are
fine. I was running a temperature due to bad throat. But it was a temporary ailment. I have
recovered now.
You need not worry about my health. I am perfectly all right. I am taking good care
of my diet, and I take exercise regularly. I hope that after these assurances you will stop worrying
about my health.
Pay my regards to all at home.
X.Y.Z.
7. Write a letter to your father asking him about the health of your mother.
Examination Hall,
City, A.B.C,
September 19, 2022.
Dear Father,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! From Ali's letter, I have come to know that mother is suffering
from high blood pressure. I am really worried about her. I hope that she is taking precautionary
measures to bring it to normal. Please ask her to take her medicine regularly and inform me
about her present condition as early as possible.
Anxiously waiting for your reply.
X.Y.Z.
8. Write a letter to your friend congratulating him/her on the marriage of his/her sister.
Examination Hall,
City, A.B.C,
September 19, 2022.
My dear Friend,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I am very pleased to learn about the marriage ceremony of
your sister. Accept my heartiest congratulation on this occasion.
I have received your invitation card but I do not think I will be able to attend the
ceremony as I will be busy in my exams. I really feel sorry for that.
Convey my congratulations and my best wishes to all the members of your family.
Yours sincerely,
X.Y.Z.
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Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions give at the
end.
Passage 1. One day a girl found a coin. It rolled away before her broom shen she was sweeping
the yard, and fell with a little clatter against the wall. She ran and picked it up. Someone had
dropped it while crossing the yeard and perhaps had not even troubled to look for it. It was worth
little. But it seemed a whole fortune to her, who never had anytime of her own before. She rubbed
it clean on the sleeve of her blue cotton jacket and put it into her pocket.
Q1. What did the girl find?
Ans: The girl found a coin.
Q2. When did she find it?
Ans: She found it when she was sweeping the yard.
Q3. How had the coin been dropped there?
Ans: Someone had dropped the coin while crossing the yard.
Q4. What was the worth of the coin?
Ans: The coin was worth little.
Q5. Why was it a whole furtune for her?
Ans: She had never a coin of her own. So it was a whole fortune for her.
Passage 2. There was once a man whose doctor gave him medicine which was quite black. His
servant who was illiterate made a mistake and pured 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."
Q1. What was the colour of the medicine?
Ans: The colour of the medicine was quite black.
Q2. What did the servant give to his master?
Ans: The servant gave to his master a dose of ink in place of drug.
Q3. When did the servant come to know of his mistake?
Ans: After the patient had taken the dose of ink, the servant somehow realized his mistake.
Q4. What did the servant do?

Ans: The servant ran back to his master and said, "Sir, I have given you a dose of ink instread of
the medicine as both were equally black. What should be done now?"
Q5. What did the master say to his servant?
Ans: The master said to his servant, "Now give me a piece of blotting paper to swallow."
Passage 3. Once a stag was drinking at a stream. he happened to see his reflection in the
water. He was pleased to see his beautiful horns, but when he saw his thin legs he felt sad as he
thought they were ugly. Suddenly, he saw a 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 were caught up in a 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 to pieces.
Q1. What was the stag doing?
Ans: The stag was drinking water.
Q2. What did he see in the water?
Ans: He saw his reflection in the water.
Q3. Why was he pleased?
Ans: He was pleased to see his beautiful horns.
Q4. What made him sad?
Ans: His thin legs made hims sad.
Q5. Why did he run?
Ans: He ran for his life.
Passage 4. 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 the 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 were thus able to come back to their homes.
Q1. Who lived for three years int eh valley?
Ans: The master and all his relatives lived for three years in that valley.
Q2. Who joined the master and his relatives?
Ans: Many of the Muslims joined the master and his relatives.
Q3. What did the Makkans do?
Ans: They tore the pieces of agreement hanging in the Kaaba.
Q4. What was the condition of the children?
Ans: The condition of the children was pitiable.
Q5. Who took pity on the Banu Hashim?
Ans: Some kind-hearted Makkans took pity on the Banu Hashim.
Passage 5. Musa was Commander-in-Chief, and teh gates were in his charge. They had been
barred when the Christians came in view, but Musa threw them open. "Our bodies", he said, "will
bar teh 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.
Q1. Who was the chief commander and what was in his charge?
Ans: Musa was the chief commander and incharge of the gates.
Q2. When were the gates barred?
Ans: The gates were barred when the Christians came in vew.
Q3. Who threw them open?
Ans: Musa threw them open.
Q4. What did Musa say?
Ans: He said, "Our bodies will bar the gates. We have nothing to fight for but the ground we
stand on; and without that we are without a home or country."
Q5. What effect had his words on the young men?
Ans: On hearing his words, the young men were ready to die with him.
Passage 6. Making pottery on the potter's wheel is called "throwing". The thrower is a very
skilful workman. But there is another method of shapping 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 colours 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
cannot touch the potery.
Q1. What is 'throwing'?
Ans: "Throwing" is making pottery on the potter's wheel.
Q2. What is the other method of shaping articles?
Ans: The other method of shaping teh articles is moulding.
Q3. What is the advantage of 'moulding'?
Ans: It is a quicker and easy method of making things.
Q4. How does the potter make designs on the pieces of pottery?
Ans: The potter paints designs on pots with special colours.
Q5. How are the pieces of pottery baked in fire?
Ans: The pieces of pottery are baked in a alrge oven or kiln. They are put in earthenware tubes
called "the sagers".
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Use the following words/ phrases/ idioms in your sentences.

Conquest: The conquest of Sindh was done by Muhammad bin Qasim.
Influential: Media coverage is very influential at people.
Alleviate: Her nice attitude alleviated my worries.
Fit of fury: He gave her a slap in a fit of fury.
Responsible: Who is responsible for this loss?
Across: We saw them walking across the street.
Construct: She is capable of constructing a grammatical sentence.
Impressive: She is an impressive writer.
Miserable: He had faced miserable financial conditions in teh last year.
Adorn with: On Pakistan Day, the roads were adorned with lights and beautiful flowers.
Instead of: Instread of my son, I sent my brother for the business dealing.
Demolish: The old building will be demolished on the next Sunday.
Enclosed: I enclosed the receipt in teh letter.
Eliminate: He was eliminated before he got to the finals.
Meditation: She spent the morning in calm breathing and meditation.
Dignity: The mayor thhinks that it is beneath his dignity to wait someone.
Entertain: He entertained us with jokes in the party.
Solitude: We cannot live a happy life in solitude.
Accustomed to: I am not accustomed to being treated like this.
Along with: He will go along with you in that meeting.
Generosity: Because of your generosity, a deserving student can go to the college.
Ignorance: Government of Pakistan is fighting against poverty and ignorance.
Sacrifice: A patriot sacrifices his life for his country.
Refuge: Teachings of the Holy Prophet   is our first and last refuge.
Fall a prey: He fell a prey to H.I.V, and died.
Impressive: Her reply was very impressive.
Surprise: he was surprised to see me.
Motherland: Pakistan is my beloved motherland.
Man in the street: The man in the street cannot understand Pakistani politics.
Reveal the secret: If you reveal the secret, no one will hide it.
Click away: On internet, every country is a click away.
State: After the accident, I found him in a state of shock.
Bits and pieces: I keep my sewing bits and pieces in that cupboard.
Invasion: The spirit of patriotism makes people alert int he wake of foreign invasion.
Century: The sixth century saw a good change of religion.
Quietly: He opened the door and spoke quietly to someone.
Geared up: Students are geared up for the tutorial day.
Chaos: The country is in chaos right now.
Majesty: Now, your Majesty, what would you like to do today?
Gradually: His powers of speech returned gradually.
Care: She takes care of her children.
Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation centres are the best places for the recovery process of the
addicts.
Immense: We take immense pride inour religion.
Keep an eye: We should keep an eye on our enemy.
Nationalism: We are not believers of nationalism but Islamic brotherhood.
Spacious: Almost all of the guests were able to fit into the spacious living room.
Resolute: The players were resolute to win the competition.
Delegation: Our headmaster welcomed the delegation.
Pass through: One has to pass through many difficulties to reach his goal.
Dexterously: He fought dexterously and won the match too quickly.
Migration: The migration of Hazrat Muhammad   from Makkah to Madina is a great event
of Islamic history.
Sluggish: The economic recovery has so far been sluggish.
Influence: The article will influence public perception and build awareness of disability issues.
Gaze: He stopped and gazed up at his face.
Mellow: She did not fight with her because she was in mellow mood.
Panorama: During the climb, the marvelous panorama of Rakaposhi peaks steadily widens.
Curative: They spent too much on curative medicine and too little on preventive medicine.
Relapse: She stayed out of trouble for a long time, but then she relapsed into her old ways.
Jocund: Their hearts were jocund and sublime.
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Translate the following sentences into English

There were mango trees in our garden.    
We read newspaper daily.    

Is the baby sleeping?  
The students raised slogans.   
The people had been extinguishing the fire for two hours.   
Were all the questions difficult?  
The rainy season has started.  
I am not wasting the time.  
 
It is drizzling.  
Pakistan is my beautiful country.     
The tea was hot.  
He will come to see me.  
Who is there on the roof?  
Where are the people dancing?  
The clock has struck four.   
You did not keep your promise.   
Was he taking part in the sports? 
The birds were caught.  
He shall pay the fine.      
We shall have taken rest.   
it is very hot today.   
He does not take exercise regularly.  
Has water frozen in the lake?    
You had been preparing the speech for five days.    
The teacher will be teaching English to the class.     
This poem will be translated.    
The result was not declared in time.   
  
All the candidates had come to examination hall before it    
started.  
The doctor advises the patient to take rest.     
The guest of honour has distributed the prizes.   
Did you reach home safe and sound?  
Why was the police dispersing the procession? 
The enemy will not win the war.  
Who will have thrown a stone at the vehicle?  
Is the shopkeeper overcharging from the customer?         
Lahore is famous for its gardens.  
These women have no ornaments.   
Smoke is rising from the hearth.  
The noble woman brought up the orphan child.  
He will have been making lame excuses since yesterday.    
The guest of honour will be distributing the prizes.   
The players have been playing football since 4 o'clock.    
Is it hailing?    
Why do these students waste time?  
 
Pakistan is progressing by leaps and bounds.     
Who knocked at the door?    
You had been writing the essay for three days. 
When will the stars be shining?  
They will go for a walk in the morning.  
The gardener will not have been plucking flowers since morning.   
We do not run this factory.     
When has your friend married?   
  
The grandmother told us a strange story.     
My brother will give me gifts.   
The farmer will have been ploughing for four days.    
No tree was cut down from the jungle.      
When will you vacate the house? 
The boys had plucked the flowers before the sun rose.   
Why dows he spend more than his income?      
We have been waiting for you for several hours.      
I did not make fun of him.       
We had already heard this news.  
It had been raining for two days.    
Your application is being under consideration.      
Fee is not being collected here.   
We do not like boxing.     
The Court has decided in my favour.   
He had been writing the letter for an hour.   
The doctor has been examiniing the patient for ten minutes.   
We did not visit all the historical places.       
The rich man will help the poor.  
They will have completed their work.    
Had the patient been died before starting the treatment?  
The property was divided among all the brothers.    
We boarded the train.    
The students told the lesson.   
He has not been taken into custody.   
Fields are being levelled.    
I am given a prize.    
Have you finished the work?    
The sun has not set in.   
He does not hate anyone.   
You looked after my brother.     
He will come to see me.  
The patient has been crying for ten days.   
The fishermen are catching fish.  
There was a lion in the cage.  
Change the voice of the followings: (Active/Passive voice)

We use milk for making cheese. Milk is used for making cheese by us.
The driver opened the door of the car. The door of the car was opened by the driver.
The boy is climbing the wall. The wall is being climbed by the boy.
We shall have killed the snake. The snake will have been killed by us.
Why did she write such a letter? Why was such a letter written by her?
Girls will sing songs. Songs will be sung by the girls.
We do not run this factory. This factory is not run by us.
Have you finished your work? Has your work been finished by you?
You were telling a story. A story was being told by you.
Milk is given by the goat. The goat gives milk.
The picture is made by the boy. The boy makes the picture.
They had gained nothing. Nothing had been gained by them.
They caught the thief. The thief was caught by them.
The teacher was helping the students. The students were being helped by the teacher.
The children are loved by the mother. The mother loves the children.
He had told me to do it. I had been told by him to do it.
He will write a letter. A letter will be written by him.
They are buying this house. This house is being bought by them.
She has not beaten the dog. The dog has not been beaten by her.
She was teaching the students. The students were being taught by her.
I was given five films by her. She gave me five films.
Nothing had been gained by them. They had gained nothing.
They have bought a horse. A horse has been bought by them.
The mother loves the children. The children are loved by the mother.
She gave me five films. I was given five films by her.
The dog has not been beaten by her. She has not beathen the dog.
This house is being bought by them. They are buying this house.
The picture is made by the boy. The boy makes the picture.
She gave me two films. I was given two films by her.
She was teaching the students. The students were being taught by her.
Nothing had been gained by them. They had gained nothing.
She will write a letter. A letter will be written by her.
Naushaba is helped by Khurshid. Khurshid helps Naushaba.
The students were being taught by her. She was teaching the students.
Why were they beating the boy? Why was the boy being beaten by them?
The sudden noise frightened the child. The child was frightened by the sudden noise.
She likes apples. Apples are liked by her.
He took away my books. My books were taken away by him.
Why was such a letter written by her? Why did she write such a letter?
A letter will be written by him. He will write a letter.
He will give you a gox of chocolate. You will be given a gox of chocolate by him.
He took away my books. My books were taken away by him.
We shall have finished our work by March Our work will have been finished by us by March
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MH Group of School 1 English Notes: 9th

Answers of Short Questions.

Q.No.2: Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic?

Q.No.3: What type of land Arabia is?

dunes in the dazzling rays of a tropical sun.

Q.No. 4: For which ability were the Arabs famous?

Q.No.5: What was the condition of mankind before the Rasool   ?

which he knew not."

their ignorance into the light of faith.

         

establishing the religious practices."

               

Answers of Short Questions.

Ans: The highest military award of Pakistan is Nishan-e-Haider.

Q.No.2: What makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion?

develop a sense of patriotism. We should be united and faithful to its ideology.

Q.No.4: What are the qualities of a patriot?

Q.No.5: How will you define patriotism?

Ans: Patriotism means love and devotion for one's homeland.

Q.No.6: What are the qualities of a patriot?

Translate the following paragraphs into urdu.

protection of these values.

            

Answers of Short Questions.

Q.No.2: How does media provide entertainment?

Ans: Media provides us information as well as entertainment. We hear songs, see

Q.No.3: What is the most important function that media performs?

Q.No.4: What are the two major means of communication?

Q.No.5: Which is your favourite T.V programme? Why?

Ans: My favourite T.V programme is documentary programme on wildlife and nature

wildlife and nature.

are books, magazines and newspapers.

Answers of Short Questions.

Q.No.3: How did Hazrat Asma   console her grandfather?

grandfather felt it. Thus he was consoled.

Translate the following paragraphs into urdu.

corner of the home.

Answers of Short Questions.

Q.No.2: What do the daffodils represent in teh poem?

Ans: Daffodils represent nature and its impact on human beings.

Q.No.3: What "wealth" do memories of the scene give to the poet?

Ans: Vales and hills, sprightly dance, jocund company.

Write downthe summary of the poem "Daffodils" by William Wordsworth.

Answers of Short Questions.

Ans: The Quaid-e-Azam had a great confidence in his nation.

Q.No.2: How can be the possible solution to our present problems?

Q.No.3: How can we become a strong nation?

Ans: We can become a strong nation by remembering Quaid-e-Azam's advice to the

Q.No.4: What was the Ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam?

Islamic principles would reform and regulate the society.

confidence and raise people's spirit.

Q.No.6: What was Quaid's concept of our nation?

religion and culture.

Q.No.7: How can we become a strong nation?

Translate the following paragraphs into urdu.

whole Muslim society, every department of life collectively and individually."

the Muslims a sense of identity by securing a separate homeland for them..

     

Answers of Short Questions.

attractive. It is why, it is known as Blue Masjid also.

Q.No.2: Where is the royal room situated?

Ans: The royal room is situated at the south-east corner.

Q.No.3: Who was appointed as the architect of the Sultan Masjid?