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Lesson-1
Button, Button
Exercise Questions
Q.1. Why did Norma consider the tone and attitude of Mr. Steward offensive?
(imp)
Ans: She told Mr. Steward that she was busy but he insisted on having some
time. That’s why she did not like his attitude and was offended.
Q.2. Why did Arthur disagree with his wife? (imp)
Ans: He disagreed with his wife because he considered it immoral to kill
someone for the sake of money. He considered it a murder.
Q.3. Why did Norma try to persuade her husband to agree with her? (imp)
Ans: She wanted to have money to improve their life style. She thought that
Mr. Steward’s offer was a research activity. So, she tried to persuade her
husband to agree with her.
Q.4. What were the reasons Norma gave to her husband to accept the offer?
(imp)
Ans: She told him that it would make no difference to kill someone unknown.
She argued that the offer was a part of psychological research. She said that
money will bring about a prosperous life for them.
Q.5. Why did Mr. Steward continue persuading Norma? (imp)
Ans: He continued persuading Norma because he wanted her to push the
button. He believed that she was curious about his offer.
Q.6. What was the message Norma received on pushing the button?
Ans: She received a call from Lenox Hill Hospital. They told her about the
death of her husband in an accident.
Q.7. What is the significance of Arthur’s life-insurance policy? (imp)
Ans: Arthur’s life insurance policy has great significance for Norma. She would
get $ 50,000 in case of Arthur’s accidental death. This amount will be enough
for her to live a better life.
Q.8. Did Norma remain normal on hearing the news of accident of her
husband?
Ans: No, she didn’t remain normal. She could hardly walk and breathe. She
felt as if her body had become lifeless.
Additional questions
Q.9. What moral lesson does the story ‘button, button’ teach?
Ans: This story teaches us a lesson that greed can only lead us to a terrible
end. One who thinks evil for others has to face the music.
Lesson-2
Lesson-3
Lesson-6
The Reward
Exercise Questions
Q.1. What was the subject discussed at the club? (imp)
Ans: The subject discussed at the club was whether opportunity or
determination was needed to achieve life’s goals.
Q.2. What did Terbut think of Jorken’s argument?
Ans: Jorkens was all for determination. Turbet did not agree with him. He
declared that opportunity played a winning in the arena of life.
Q.3. How did Jorkens convince that a man can become skating champion of
the Sahara?
Ans: Jorkens said that a really determined man would raise money somehow
or the other. He would build a skating ring in the Sahara. He would organize a
skating competition over there. Ultimately he would come out as skating
champion.
Q.4. How did Gorgios persuade his people to make his country strong? (imp)
Ans: To persuade his people to make his country strong, he urged them to
teach acrobatic art to the young men of his country. He told them that
acrobatic art will make them physically strong and sturdy. These physically fit
young men will better defend the court and the right of the nation.
Q.5. What was the view point of the parents of Gorgios? (imp)
Ans: The parents of Gorgios were of the view that an opportunity was
necessary for success. They thought that only determination could do nothing.
Q.6. What were the arrangements made for the function of inauguration?
Ans: The great throne room was turned into a kind of gymnasium. Hurdles
were erected on its polished floor. The swings were hung down the ceiling.
The doors and windows were decorated with red and golden curtains.
Q.7. Describe the scene of inauguration. Write five sentences.
Ans: The men and women were clad in jazz dress. Lights were glittering
brilliantly and a band was playing softly. The door opened with a flood of
golden light and the old man appeared in his brilliant costume. The people
gave him red-carpet welcome.
Q.8. What were the feelings of Gorgios on the occasion of inauguration?
Ans: Naturally, Gorgios was very happy at the realization of his lifelong dream.
Q.9. Did Gorgios use any short cut to achieve his ambition?
Ans: No, he did not use any shortcut to achieve his ambition. He proved his
worth after the dedication and determination of 60 years.
Additional questions
Q.10. What did Terbut think was needed for success in life?
Ans: He thought that the opportunity was needed for success in life.
Lesson-7
Additional Questions
Q.11. Under what circumstances the use of force can be justified?
Ans: The use of force for the solution of the problem is neither good nor
desirable. It should be used as a last option when there is a threat to life of the
subject.
Q.12. How did the sick girl look by appearance?
Ans: The child look beautiful. She was strong and sturdy. She was fully
dressed. She had magnificent long hair, in profusion.
Lesson-8
Additional Questions
Q.10. Why did the quack come back to the camel-men?
Ans: He returned to the camel-men to learn the exact method of curing goiter.
Lesson-10
Lesson-11
I have a Dream
Exercise Questions
Q.1 What was the cause of Negroes discontentment? (imp)
Ans: Negroes were not given basic human rights. They had no worth and
value in the society. They were treated as slaves. This thing produced
discontentment in Negroes.
Q. 2. What are the qualities of veterans of creative suffering? (imp)
Ans: The veterans of creative suffering have the power of faith and hope.
They never lose heart. They are confident of redemption.
Q. 3. What is the dream of Martin Luther King Jr.? (imp)
Ans: Martin Luther has a dream that one day America will become a
democratic state in real sense. People will be judged by the character and not
by the colour. Justice, equality and brotherhood will prevail in the society.
Q.4. What should be the faith of Negroes? How should Negroes continue to
work?
Ans: They should have faith in final deliverance. They should continue to work
with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive.
Q.5. What was the necessity of pleading the case of the Negroes’ freedom?
Ans: Freedom is the basic right of every man. Negroes were treated as
slaves. So, there was a need to speak for their freedom and provision of equal
rights to them.
Q.6. What should be the criterion of judgment for a person? (imp)
Ans: A man should be judged by his character. Outward appearance does not
endorse the inner self of a person.
Q.7. Do the Negroes enjoy liberty in all the part of their country?
Ans: No, they do not enjoy liberty in all the part of their country.
Q.8. From which part of the country did the Negroes gather there?
Ans: It was a big show off and gathering of Negroes. They gathered from
different parts of the country. Most of them had come from southern parts of
the country
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Lesson-13
God be Praised
Exercise Questions
Q.1. What was Abul’s full name?
Ans: Abul’s full name was Maulvi Abul Barkat.
Q.2. What was his turban known as and where did it originally come from?
Ans: His turban was known as Mashadi Lungi and it originally came from
Mashad in Iran.
Q.3. What did he always carry with him?
Ans: He always carried with him a walking stick, which was bedecked with
bands of brass and silver.
Q.4. Describe Maulvi’s appearance. (imp)
Ans: Maulvi had bulging eyes. He wore a turban on his head. He always
carried with him a walking stick. He wore studded rings on his fingers.
Q.5. How much did the Maulvi collect on every Eid? (imp)
Ans: He collected 150 to 200 rupees on every Eid.
Q.6. How much was distributed among the needy and the poor?
Ans: Out of the collection of 150 to 200 rupees, he distributed 40 to 50 rupees
among the needy and the poor of the village.
Q.7. What was the name of his eldest daughter?
Ans: The name of his eldest daughter was Mehrunnisa.
Q.8. What was the name of the member of the District Board where the Maulvi
lived?
Ans: The name of the member of the district board where Maulvi lived was
Chaudhary Fateh Dad.
Q.9. Write the names of other two daughters mentioned in the story?
Ans: The names of other two daughters of Maulvi are Zabda and Shamsun.
Additional Questions
Q.10. How did Shamim Ahmed come to marry Mehrun?
Ans: Nobody could restrain Shamim celebrating his marriage any way he
desired. So, he came to marry Mehrun amidst fireworks with musicians
playing gay tunes.
Q.11. Who was Ch. Fateh Dad?
Ch. Fateh Dad was member of the Distric Board where Maulvi lived.
Lesson-14
Overcoat
Q.1. What was the colour of the overcoat of the young man?
Ans: Its colour was brown.
Q.2. How did the young man look like? OR Describe young man’s
appearance.
Ans: The young man was quite healthy. His hair was sleek and shiny. He wore
side burns. He has thin moustaches. He was wearing a brown overcoat and
green flat hat.
Q.3. Why did the people come out on the Mall? (imp)
Ans: It was very cold in the evening. The people had come out on the Mall to
amuse themselves with the beauties of the evening.
Q.4. Why was the cat shivering?
Ans: The weather was rough and chilly. So, the cat was shivering with cold.
Q.5. Why did the driver of the truck speed away after the accident? (imp)
Ans: The driver realized that something serious had happened. He was afraid
of being arrested. So, took the advantage of darkness and raced away from
the scene.
Q.6. Who took the young man to the hospital?
Ans: Some of the passers-by and a traffic inspector loaded the young man in
a car and took him to the nearby hospital.
Q.7. What kind of music was played in one of the restaurants?
Ans: An orchestra was playing in one of the restaurants.
Lesson-15
Important Numericals
1.3, 1.8, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8, 2.7, 2.14, 2.15, 3.5, 3.8, 3.10, 3.11, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9,
5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.9, 5.10, 7.1, 7.4, 7.7, 7.8, 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 8.8, 9.3, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8,
10.3, 10.6, 10.8, 11.1, 11.7, 11.8, 11.11
Examples: 2.5, 3.2, 3.5, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.4, 11.2, 11.4
تلخیص کے اصول:
تلخیص عبارت کا ایک تہائی حصہ ہوتا ہے۔ اپنی آسانی کے لیے عبارت یا خلصے کے الفاظ کو گن کر
اندازہ لگایا جا سکتا ہے۔
عبارت کے اصل مفہوم کو ذہن نشین کیجئے ۔ اہم باتوں کے نیچے لکیر کھینچیے اور اپنے الفاظ میں
لکھیے۔
تلخیص میں بھی واقعات کی ترتی وہی ہونی چاہیے جو اصل عبارت میں ہے۔
تلخیص چونکہ عبارت کا نچوڑ ہے اس لیے اپنے الفاظ میں لکھیں۔
عبارت کئی پیروں میں ہو سکتی ہے مگر تلخیص ایک ہی پراگراف میں ہو گی۔
تلخیص نگاری میں عبارت کے مفہوم کی کوئی تبدیی یا اضافہ نہیں کیا جاتا۔
تلخیص میں استعارہ ،تشبیہ ،تلمیح ،اور ضرب المثال وغیرہ کہ نہیں لکھا جاتا۔
اگر عبارت میں کوئی تاریخی مثال یا کوئی واقع وغیرہ ہو تو وہ حذف کر دیا جاتا ہے ۔
:مذکر الفاظ
قلم ،اخبار ،تاش ،ہوش ،مزاج ،عیش ،قبض ،دہی ،درد ،پرہیز ،مرحم ،جھاگ ،مرض ،ماضی ،رتھ ،پیاز،
گوند ،چرچا ،کھوج ،گھاٹ ،انجیر ،میل ،خلعت ،بول ،کلم ،ایثار ،انتظار ،غار ،سر ،للچ ،کھیل
:مونث الفاظ
سائیکل ،ناک ،گیند ،چھت ،معراج ،تپ ،ڈکار ،راہ ،پتنگ ،آواز ،کیچڑ ،گھاس ،جامن ،اردو ،شراب،
جھارو ،بکواس ،دوا ،سوچ ،بسم ا ،دسترس ،واعظ ،بارود ،ترازو ،محراب ،میز ،جنگ
I met many students who got "Supply" in Urdu subject. That is quite alarming.
I interviewed them and they told me amazing things about why they failed in
the exams. Now I am disclosing those things to you so that you may not get
those habits and odd things. The students who get poor marks in Urdu are
usually committing these mistakes:
1. The most common reason for compartment or poor marks in Urdu is the
mismanagement of time. The students have to write at least 20 pages in 2:30
hours. It means you have to write a page in almost 7 minutes. The student do
not do sufficient practice to reach this speed. They have to think while writing.
So, it is crucial to practice a lot before you appear in the final exams.
2. The student do not take Urdu seriously as they think they will pass it with
one-night study. Now they will not give proper time to his subject. This is why
they fail in this subject. Remember, no exams can be passed without
preparation where it is simply a, b, c test. Urdu also has a maximum of 100
marks like other subjects, so why is it treated as an unimportant subject?
5. Give time to Urdu grammar and you will come up with good marks. The
objective part of the paper comprises 16 grammar questions and this is why
the students having no grammar knowledge get 2 or 3 marks in objective part.
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