English Class 9th Notes 2nd Edition 2022-23

‫الر ِح ْيم‬
َّ ‫الر ْح َم ِن‬
َّ ‫ّٰللا‬
ِ ‫س ِم ه‬
ْ ‫ِب‬
Sr. No Topics Page No.
1 TENSE MCQs (5 Marks) 1
2 CORRECT SPELLINGS MCQs (4 Marks) 2
3 SYNONYMS MCQs (5 Marks) 2
4 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (10 Marks) 3
5 TRANSLATE ENGLISH INTO URDU (8 Marks) 6
6 SUMMARIES (5 Marks) 8
7 USE OF WORDS INTO SENTENCES (5 Marks) 8
8 COMPREHENSION OF A PASSAGE (10 Marks) 9
9 Letter (10 Marks) 14
10 ACTIVE VOICE AND PASSIVE VOICE (5 MARKS) 18

1-TENSE MCQs (5 Marks)

1) She_____ to school an hour ago. Went

2) Good student always _____ hard. Work
3) It____ to rain an hour ago. Began
4) The baby____ for milk now. Is crying
5) We shall have____ the snake. Killed
6) I have ______ the letter. Posted
7) She _____ sleeping since morning. Has been
8) It____ in winter. Rains
9) The sun ____ in the West. Sets
10) She _____ English now. Is speaking
11) The sun _____ in the East. Rises
12) How long have you ____ here. Been waiting
13) He _____ here yesterday. Came
14) It _____ at present. Rains
15) He____ twenty minutes ago. Left
16) It ____ living in this house since 1970. Have been
17) I already _____ three cups of coffee. Have taken
18) I shall _____ him next Monday. See
19) He____ take the examination next year. Will
20) They _____ for London tomorrow. Will leave
21) You _____ since morning. Have been resting
22) Quaid-e-Azam ____ very hard. Worked
23) I ______ him in the plane yesterday. Met
24) I don’t ____ my meals at night. Take
25) You have been _____ since morning. Resting
26) The Earth ____ around the Sun. Revolves
27) I ____ here for two hours. Have been working
28) He ____ in the Sun for an hour. Has been standing

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29) She _____ her cat very much. Loves

30) I____ you since Monday. Have not seen
31) I ____ this mother bike only a month ago. Bought
32) We____ cricket for an hour. Have been playing
33) They ____ exercise sine morning. Have been taking
34) He____ to us tomorrow. Will come
35) If you____ I shall be available. Come
36) She ____ since morning. Has been sleeping
37) They always ____ back home late. Come
38) I have been _____ for two years. Reading
39) I____ for three hours. Have been studying
40) I ____ a book when the bell rang. Was reading
41) It ____ now. Is raining
42) I ____ the house before it started raining. Have left
43) The Court ___ is verdict on next Thursday. Will give
44) She ____ in this office for seven years. Has been working
45) Horses will___ in the pastures. Graze
46) The door was not _____. Painting
47) Good boys don’t ____ anyone. Abuse
48) Good students always ____ hard. Work
49) I ____ watching T.V since 7 P.M. Have been
50) They ____ their homework by tomorrow. Will complete
2-CORRECT SPELLINGS MCQs (4 Marks)

Challenge Solitude Devastating Venture Situation Saviour

Calendar Development Acknowledged Bark Dilemma Commendable
Supreme Carved Furiously Embellish Miserable Venture
Competition Integral Fundamental Dominance Martyrdom Constant
Determination Gratitude Entertainment Verge Native Curative
Media Reveal Jocund Dunes Pivot Interior
Distract Nexus Detect Hospice Irritant Downy
Information Awareness Migration Civic Daffodils Pagan
Ambition Soldier Shoulders Pensive Corruption Sterling
Chaos Panorama Glee Impact Barriers Traverse
Perilous Preaching Communication Accomplish Adorned Pleasure
Society Language Nuisance Necessary Monuments Neurology
Postpone Inanimate Constructive Enormity Anxiously Convolutions
Helplessness Embellish Experience Spinal Initially Knowledge
3-SYNONYMS MCQs (5 Marks)

Words Synonyms Words Synonyms Words Synonyms

Verge Edge Delicate Sensitive Infuriated Enraged
Aptitude Natural Ability Morale Fortitude Impressive Remarkable
Quiver To shake slightly Pivot Central point Devotion Loyalty
Helplessness Despair Dormant Inactive Geared up Ready
Invasion Attack Instantly Immediately Astonish Surprise
Pipping Twittering Manifold Different types Gradually Steadily

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Vindictive Revengeful Reveal Show Glee Delight

Interior Inside Pensive Thoughtful Taboo Forbidden
Immense Huge Recruit Employ Numerous Many
Perilous Dangerous Ripe Mature Beginning Start
Commendable Admirable Mediation Deep thoughts Affirmed Said esteem
4-QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (10 Marks)
1-THE SAVIOR OF MANKIND
1-What type of land Arabia is?
Arabia is an attractive and beautiful land where one can find the natural beauty of trackless
deserts and sand dunes.
2-Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic?
The Holy Quran was sent in Arabic because it was a language of eloquence (power).
3-For which ability were the Arabs famous?
The Arabs were famous for their sharp memory and eloquence.
4-What was the condition of mankind before Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
Before Holy Prophet (PBUH) mankind stood on the verge of chaos.
5-Why did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) stay in the cave of Hira?
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) stayed in the cave of Hira to pray Allah Almighty.
6-What was the First revelation?
“Read in the name of thy Lord Who 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.”
7-Why did the pagan Arabs threaten The Holy Prophet (PBUH) uncle?
They wanted to restrain the Holy Prophet (PBUH) from the teachings of Islam.
8-What did Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) say about the life of Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
She said, “ His morals and characters are the embodiment of the Holy Quran.”
2-PATRIOTISM
1-How will you define Patriotism?
Patriotism means love for one’s country.
2-What are the qualities of a patriot?
A patriot is always to lay down everything for his country.
3-As a citizen of Pakistan what are your duties towards your country?
As a citizen of Pakistan, our duty is to safe guard the rule, integrity and honour of our
country.
4-What make us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion?
Patriotism makes us alert in the wake of foreign invasion.
5-How will you elaborate Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Li Jinnah’s quote? “We must
develop a sense of patriotism which galvanizes us all into one united and strong nation.”
According to this quote, I can conclude that patriotism is the only source which can bind us
as a united and strong nation.
3-MEDIA AND ITS IMPACT
1-What is the most important function that media performs?
The most important function of media is its role as the most powerful device of
communication.
2-What are two major means of communication?
The two major means of communication are electronic media and print media.
3-How does media provide entertainment?

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Media entertain us through films, radio, television programs, internet, books, magazines and
newspapers.
4-What happened when media is allowed to play its role unchecked?
It spreads false news against government. It spreads also false news about society.
5-Give three reasons in support your favourites TV program?
I like Neelam Ghar for the following reasons:
i. It is very informative program.
ii. It provides entertainment as well.
iii. It promotes brotherhood, unity and ideology of Pakistan.
4-HAZRAT ASMA (R.A)
1-What happened when Abu Jhel asked about Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A)?
When Abu Jhel asked about Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A), Hazrat Asma (R.A) replied wisely,
How would I know?
2-Why was Hazrat Abu Quhafaa (R.A) worried?
Hazrat Abu Quhafaa (R.A) was worried to think that Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A) had taken all
the wealth leaving his children empty handed and helpless.
3-How did Hazrat Asma (R.A) console her grandfather?
Hazrat Asma (R.A) gathered some pebbles, covered them with a piece of cloth and put it at
the place where her father used to keep his money. Her grandfather touched the cloth and felt
pleased.
4-Who was Hazrat Abdullah Bin Zubair (R.A)?
He was the son of Hazrat Asma (R.A).
5-Which incident in the story showed Hazrat Asma (R.A) love and respect for the Holy
(PBUH)?
She took risk of her life, bore hardships and managed to supply food to the Holly Prophet
(PBUH) and her father. This shows her great love and respect for the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
6-Which incident in the story tells about the generosity of Hazrat Asma (R.A)?
She inherited a garden. She sold it and distributed all the money among the poor and needy.
7-What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma (R.A)?
The message we get from the life of Hazrat Asma (R.A) is that we should face all hardships
and sufferings of life with patience.
8-“Her life would always be a bacon of light for all of us” How?
We can follow the footsteps of her in our life. We should lead our lives according to her
teachings.
5-DAFFODILS
1-What is the central idea of Daffodils?
The central idea of this poem is the love for nature.
2-What do the daffodils represent?
In the poem the daffodils are the true representative of all the things of nature.
3-How does the poet feel in the company of daffodils?
The poet is filled with joy and happiness in the company of daffodils.
6-QUAID`S VISION & PAKISTAN
1-How much confidence did Quaid-e-Azam have in his nation?
Quaid-e-Azam had great confidence in his nation. He wanted unity and love between people
of his nation.
2-What was Quaid’s concept of our nation?
The Quaid’s concept of our nation was that we are one nation on the basis of religion and
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3-What was the ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam?

The ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam was based on the fact that the Muslims
are an independent nation and any attempt to merge them would result on disaster.
4-What can be possible solution to our present problems?
We can solve our problems by following the golden principles the Quaid-e-Azam gave to the
nation.
5-How can we become a strong nation?
We can become a strong nation by following the path shown to us by our great.
6-What does love of our country demand for us?
It demands from us to become united and put our joint effects to serve our country.
7-SULTAN AHMED MASJID
1-Why Sultan Ahmed Mosque is also known as Blue Mosque?
It is also known as blue mosque because of the blue tiles that embellish its interior.
2-Who was appointed as the architect of the Mosque?
The Royal architect Sedefhar Mehmat Aga, was appointed for the construction of the
Mosque.
3-Why was a heavy iron chair hung at the entrance of the court?
It was put there so that the Sultan had lower his head every time he entered in the court to
ensure humility.
4-How does the interior of the Mosque look?
It is embellished with blue tiles, which gives its interior an attractive look.
5-Why do you think Madrassah and hospice was part of Mosque?
I think that Madrassah was for the students who came to get religious education while
hospice was for the needy and destitute.
6-Who constructed Mosque Sophia?
It was constructed by “Isidoer of Miletus.”
8-STOPPING BY THE WOOD ON A SNOWY EVENING
1-Who is the speaker in the poem?
The poet himself is the speaker in the poem.
2-Why does the Speaker Robert Frost stop on the darkest evening of the year?
To face the gloomiest evening of his life.
9-ALL IS NOT LOST
1-Why did the nurse ask Hira’s sister to come and talk to her?
It was because the nurse thought that the voice of near and dear one might activate the nearly
dead neurons.
2-Why did the nurse disagree with the doctor’s point of view?
The nurse disagreed with the doctor’s point of view because she was hopeful about the
recovery of the patient.
3-Why did the nurse ask herself the question: “Was it worthwhile to oppose and fight
the decision of senior and more qualified surgeons”?
She asked herself this question to reconsider her judgment about the patient.
4-Describe some qualities of the personality of the nurse in the story?
She was wise, honest, sincere, dutiful, kind hearted and ambitious. She had positive thinking
and strong will power.
5-Why did the nurse say: “Where there is will there is way”?
The nurse was much pleased on the recovery of her hopeless patient. So she said “where
there is will there is way.”
10-DRUG ADDICTIONS

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1-What are the affect of drug addiction?

Long term use of drugs causes permanent mental and physical sickness.
2-What are the causes of the drug addiction?
Drug addiction is caused by genetic and environmental factors.
3-What important role do rehabilitation centers play to control drug addiction?
These centers strictly supervision the victims. They provide complete medical guidance and
support to victims.
4-What is the role of counselling in preventing drug addiction?
The factors that helps in rehabilitation of the drug victim is proper counselling. The sooner it
is done better for the victim.
5-Why did families feel reluctant to take the drug victims to drug rehabilitation
centers?
They are reluctant to the drug victim to rehabilitation centers for fear of being insulted by
their relatives and friends.
6-What are the responsibilities if families to ensure complete recovery of such patients?
They must continue critically watch and counsel the victim for better motivation and
adjustment.
11-NOISE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
1-How do you define noise pollution?
Noise pollution is a form of noise that disrupts the normal functioning of life.
2-How is transport a source of noise pollution?
Noise coming from the vehicles, airplanes, trains and ships cause noise pollution.
3-How is construction work a cause of noise pollution?
The transport and equipment used at construction sites, Its grilling and perching sound is a
big source of noise pollution.
4-How is use of technology causing noise pollution?
Not regulated use of technology such as mobile phones, electricity generators, music system
and TV cause noise pollution.
5-Why is noise dangerous for human health?
Noise pollution can cause problems like aggression, hearing loss, restlessness, depression and
insomnia etc.
6-What kind of precautions may reduce noise coming from electronic devices?
The people need to develop some civic personality while using electrical devices.
12-THREE DAYS TO SEE
1-Who was Helen Keller?
Helen Keller was blind and deaf woman. She became a great authoress due to the might of
her will power
2-Describe thought expressed by the author in the first paragraph?
She expressed that we should live with gentleness, vigor and keenness. We should not follow
the motto “Eat, drink and be marry”
3-What make you feel that author is sad and depressed?
The author is sad and depressed the people with sign can see so little. Even thought she can
see better than people with sight.
4-How do you get an impression that she was a great admirer of nature?
She was a great admirer of nature as she admired dawn, the pageant of seasons and trees.
5-People who are deprived of sight not devoid of imagination. Discuss, referring to the
text?
People who are deprived of sight not devoid of imagination. The authoress of the lesson is
blind but her views prove that she had great imagination.

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6-“To me the pageant of seasons is an un-ending drama”, comment?

The sentence tells that the change in the seasons is endless. This is the law of nature.
5-TRANSLATE ENGLISH INTO URDU (8 Marks)
1-THE SAVIOR OF MANKIND
3-In the fifth and sixth centuries, mankind stood on the verge _____ from ignorance into the
light of faith.
4-When Hazrat Muhammad S.A.W was thirty-eight years ______ remembrance of Allah
Almighty.
5-“Read in the name of thy Lord Who created; ______ taught man that which he knew not.”
7-Since this belief was threatening their dominance ______ Allah Almighty’s message, or
face their enmity.
2-PATRIOTISM
2-Patriotism gives people the strength and courage _______ the preservation and protection
of these values.
3-Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a nation builder ______ one United and strong
nation.”
3-MEDIA AND ITS IMPACT
1-Media helps people to share knowledge of the world. _______ house is to switch on the
television?
2-Yes, well said. It would not be wrong to say that media is ______ Now, I would invite one
of you to sum up the discussion.
4-HAZRAT ASMA (R.A)
2-The preparation for his journey was made at the house _____ Zaat-un-Nitaqain by Rasool
S.A.W.
5-Her grandfather, Hazrat Abu Quhafaa R.A was ______ leaving you and children empty-
handed and helpless.
6-Hazrat Asma R.A was amongst the early few _____ She died at the ripe old age of about a
hundred years.
7-Hazrat Asma R.A will always be remembered ______ a beacon of light for all of us.
6-QUAID`S VISION & PAKISTAN
2-The entire journey of the great leader’s struggle _____ he affirmed three years before the
birth of Pakistan.
3-The ideology of Pakistan was based on the fundamental _____ strongly resisted.(6 Times
Repeated)
4-Quid-e-Azam was a man of strong faith ______ life collectively and individually.”
5-Today the Quaid’s Pakistan is facing ______ “ Faith, Unity and Discipline.
7-SULTAN AHMED MASJID
4-The Blue Masjid reflect the architectural style of both _______ , majesty and size.
6-The interior of Masjid at the lower level ______ , fruit and cypresses.
7-The upper level of the interior is adorned with _____ The floors are covered with carpets.
8-The most Important element in the interior of the Masjid is the mehrab, ______ look at the
Imam.
11-In the evening, a large number of tourists and Turks ______ monuments of the world.
9-ALL IS NOT LOST
1-It was beginning of my profession as a nurse. ______ acute neurological disorder.

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2-She could see but not talk. Her eyes ______ “Please help me.”
4-I was upset. The advice to leave the patient _______ “Try once for her.”
5-Something needed to be done. I could not ______ the patient stay in ICU.
7-It was sent on a three months training _____ “What happened?”
10-She and her family had entered into a ______ I was proud to a nurse.
10-DRUG ADDICTIONS
5-The other factor that contributes to the rehabilitation of the drug ______ better motivation
and adjustment.
6-Drug addiction is really a very serious threat to any society. _______ , social and health
problems.
11-NOISE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
2-Noise pollution is one of the biggest source of discomfort, stress and nuisance ______
physical health of so many people is already at risk.
7-In Pakistan, there is a dire need to bring down the noise levels, _______ and 75 decibels in
commercial areas.
12-THREE DAYS TO SEE
2-In stories, the doomed hero is usually saved at the last minute by some stroke of fortune,
_______ sweetness to everything they do.
3+4-Perhaps I can best illustrate by imaging what I ______ my life worth living.
6-This day I should devote to a hasty glimpse _____ ? Through the museums, of course.
8-I shall have no time to waste in regret for longing; _____ , amid the haunts of men going
about the business of life.
9-Now and then I have tested my seeing friends to discover ______ , I asked her what she
had observed.”
10-How was it possible, I asked myself, _______ , or the rough shaggy bark of a pine.
6-SUMMARIES (5 Marks)
DAFFODILS
This poem has been written by William Wordsworth. He is known as the poet of nature. Most
of his poems describes nature and its beauty. In this poem, he shares exciting experience of
enjoyment at the sight of beautiful Daffodils. Once he was walking along a lake. Suddenly he
saw a large number of Daffodils growing along the bank of a lake. The cool breeze was
blowing. The Daffodils were moving and dancing in the cool breeze. The sight glad and attracts
the poet. He looked at the flowers for a long time. As a result, whenever, he is alone and in a
sad mood, the same sight comes into his imagination. This experience has become a permanent
source of pleasure for the poet.
Easy Summary Daffodils
This poem has been written by William Wordsworth. In this poem he describes an experience
of joy and pleasure during a walk in the country side. He came across a large number of
Daffodils growing along the bank of a lake. They were moving and dancing in the breeze. The
sight filled the heart of the poet with pleasure. This left a permanent impression on his memory.
Whenever he remembers their sight, he gets relief from the feeling of loneliness and also gets
permanent pleasure.
STOPPING BY THE WOOD ON A SNOWY EVENING
This poem “Stopping by the Wood on a Snowy Evening” has been written by Robert Frost. He
tells the story of a man who is travelling to his hometown. When he reaches the woods, he is
attract by its natural beauty. He knows the owner of woods lives in the nearby village. His
horse is thinking it unwell to stop by the woods. There is no farmhouse in sight. His horse gives

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a shake to the harness bells. There is a frozen lake. Wind is passing through the trees. The
woods are lovely, dark and deep. The traveller is bound by time. The poet expresses that after
the completion of a lot of work, he can go to bed for sleep.
Easy Summary Stopping by the wood on a snowy evening
This poem is written by Robert Frost. He tells a story of a man who is going to his home town.
He stops in woods on a snowy evening. He wants to enjoy the beauty of nature. The woods are
lovely, dark and deep. His horse is thinking it strange to stop there, but he has many things to
do. He has to travel many miles.
7-USE OF WORDS INTO SENTENCES (5 Marks)

No Words Meaning Sentences

1 Verge ‫دھانہ‬ The mankind stood on the verge of chaos.
2 Supreme ‫اعلی‬
ٰ The supreme court decided the case into my favour.
3 Century ‫ صدی‬/ ‫سو‬ Afridi made a century against India.
4 To keep an eye ‫نظر رکھنا‬ The parents must keep an eye on the children.
5 Reveal the secret ‫راز فاش کرنا‬ Hazrat Asma R.A didn’t reveal the secret.
6 Resolute ‫پختہ‬ I have resolute faith in Allah Almighty.
7 Nationalism ‫قومیت پرستی‬ Nationalism is not good quality.
8 Dangerous ‫خطرناک‬ Smoking is dangerous for health.
9 Ignorance ‫جہالت‬ We must finish ignorance from our society.
10 Raising Spirit ‫جذبہ ابھارنا‬ Allama Iqbal raised the spirit of the Muslim.
11 Fall a prey ‫شکار ھونا‬ We must not fall a prey to smoking.
12 Conquest ‫فتح‬ The Muslims made many conquest.
13 Delegation ‫وفد‬ Pakistan send a delegation to India.
14 Made with anger ‫غصے سے پاگل ھونا‬ When he abuse Aslam, He was mad with anger.
15 Pollution ‫آلودگی‬ We must finish pollution from our society.
16 Geared up ‫تیار ھونا‬ All students are geared up for the exam.
17 Flamboyant ‫چمک والے‬ She wears flamboyant clothes.
18 Man in the street ‫عام آدمی‬ A man in the street can’t understand Pakistan politics.
19 In fit of fury ‫پاگل پن کا دورہ‬ In fit of fury he slapped Ali.
20 Responsible ‫ذمہ دار‬ Rizwan is responsible person.
21 Constructive role ‫تعمیری کردار‬ Media must play a constructive role for society.
22 Determination ‫پختہ ارادہ‬ I have determination to pass the exam.
23 Sacrifice ‫قربانی‬ We must sacrifice everything for Allah Almighty.
24 Impressive ‫متاثر کن‬ The Holy Quran is an impressive book.
25 Surprise ‫حیران کن‬ I gave him a surprise by giving him gift.
26 Unfortunately ‫بد قسمتی سے‬ Unfortunately Ali failed in exam.
27 Companion ‫ساتھی‬ Ali is my companion.
28 Refuge ‫پناہ لینا‬ Never take refuge in lying.
29 Gave away ‫تقسیم کرنا‬ Hazrat Muhammad S.A.W gave away money to the poor.
30 Migration ‫ہجرت‬ They didn’t migration from Lahore to Karachi.
31 Prosperity ‫خوشحالی‬ We must work for prosperity of our country.
32 Pass through ‫گزرنا‬ He pass through the gate into the school.
33 Bits and pieces ‫ٹکڑے ٹکڑے ھونا‬ The Muslims are divided into bits and pieces.
34 Spacious ‫وسیع‬ Our house has spacious lawn.
35 Information ‫معلومات‬ He gave me some information about computer.
36 Commendable ‫قابل تعریف‬ Patriotism is commendable quality.
37 Motherland ‫مادر وطن‬ Pakistan is our dear motherland.

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38 Care ‫دیکھ بھال‬ Please take care.

39 Influential ‫با اثر‬ He is an influential person.
40 Kind ‫مہربان‬ Allah is very kind to us.
41 Chaos ‫انتشار‬ The mankind stood on the verge of chaos.
42 Beside ‫ساتھ‬ He was sitting beside me in train.
43 Knowledge ‫علم‬ Knowledge is a power.
44 Native ‫مقامی‬ Saraiki is our native language.
45 Impact ‫اثر‬ His speech had a good impact on me.
46 Interior ‫اندرونی‬ The interior of mosque looks beautiful.
47 Quietly ‫خاموشی سے‬ He left his home quietly.
48 Invasion ‫بیرونی حملہ‬ They are ready against the possible invasion.
49 Alleviate ‫کم کرنا‬ The medicine will alleviate your pain.
50 Honour ‫عزت‬ He gave a party in my honour.
8-COMPREHENSION OF A PASSAGE (10 Marks)
Paragraph-1
Musa was in chief command, and the 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 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
Q1: Who was the chief commander and what was in his charge?
Ans. Musa was the chief commander and Incharge of gates.
Q2: When were the gates barred?
Ans. The gates were barred when the Christians came in view.
Q3: Who threw them open?
Ans. Musa threw them open.
Q4: What did Musa say?
Ans. Musa 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 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
Q6: What divided the city from the camp?
Ans. The plain divided the city from the camp.
Paragraph-2
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 they enjoy good
and sound health. Those who are out of bed early have plenty of time to do work carefully,
steadily and completely. They do not have to put off anything to the next day. The early risers
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
Q1: What kind of habit early rising is?
Ans. Early rising is a good habit.
Q2: Why can an early riser do more work than the late riser?
Ans. An early riser takes an early start of his day’s work. So he can do more work than the
late riser.
Q3: Why does an early riser enjoy good health?

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Ans. An early riser enjoys good health because he is always happy, fresh and smart.
Q4: Why does a late riser find his work dull and dry?
Ans. A late riser finds his work dull and dry because he does his work unwillingly.
Q5: What is the key to success in life?
Ans. Early rising is the key to success in life.
Paragraph-3
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 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 ate up many sheep and their
number began to fall every day. The shepherd was greatly worried but could not find out the
thief.
Questions
Q1: Why did the wolf wander about?
Ans. The wolf wandered about in search of food.
Q2: Did he find anything to eat?
Ans. No, he did not find anything to eat.
Q3: Why was the wolf helpless?
Ans. The wolf was helpless as the flock was guarded by a hound.
Q4: How did he get into the flock?
Ans. He put on the skin of a sheep and went into the flock unchecked.
Q5: Why was the shepherd worried?
Ans. The shepherd was worried as the number of sheep began to fall every day.
Q6: Did he find out the thief?
Ans. No, he did not find out the thief.
Paragraph-4
One day a girl found a coin. It rolled away before her broom when she was sweeping the yard,
and fell with a clatter against the wall. She ran and picked it up. Someone had dropped it while
crossing the yard 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 anything of her own before. She rubbed it clean
on the sleeve of her blue cotton jacket and put it into her pocket.
Questions
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 there?
Ans. Someone had dropped the coin there.
Q4: What was the worth of the coin?
Ans. The coin was worth little.
Q5: Why was it a whole fortune for her?
Ans. It was a whole fortune for her because she had never anything of her own before.
Q6: How did she clean it?
Ans. She cleaned it by rubbing it on the sleeve of her jacket.
Q7: What did she do after cleaning it?
Ans. She put it into her pocket after cleaning it.
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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.
Questions
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.
Q3: Why was he pleased?
Ans. He was pleased to see his beautiful horns.
Q4: What made him sad?
Ans. His thin legs made him sad.
Q5: Why did he run?
Ans. He ran for his life.
Q6: How did his legs help him?
Ans. His legs helped him to run fast.
Paragraph-6
On a hot summer day a fox felt very thirsty. He went about in search of water but could find
water nowhere. 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. She said to fox, “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
Q1: What happened to the thirsty fox?
Ans. The thirsty fox slipped and fell into the well.
Q2: Who passed by the well just then?
Ans. A goat passed by the well just then.
Q3: What did the goat do?
Ans. The goat looked into the well.
Q4: What did he goat say to the fox?
Ans. The goat said to the fox, “What are you doing here uncle?”
Q5: What did the fox say in reply?
Ans. The fox said in reply, “I am enjoying a swim as it is very pleasant down here”.
Q6: Why did the goat jump into the well?
Ans. The goat jumped into the well as she was taken in by the cunning fox.
Paragraph-7
Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) was extremely kind-hearted and just to the people. His army
had strict orders not to do any harm to the farmers, aged persons, women, children and other
civilians. "They are the 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
Q1: How did Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) treat the people?
Ans. Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) was kind and just to them.
Q2: What were the orders given to the army?

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Ans. He had ordered his army not to do any harm to the farmers, aged persons, women, children
and other civilians.
Q3: What did he say about the farmers and civilians?
Ans. He said, "They are the real strength of society. They should be treated with kindness and
respect."
Q4: How had their former masters treated them?
Ans. Their former masters had been hard on them.
Q5: How did Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) win the hearts of the conquered people?
Ans. He won their hearts with kindness.
Q6: Why did the people hate their old masters?
Ans. The people hated their old masters for their unkind treatment.
Paragraph-8
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 do out in search of food in orderly fashion,
marching in lines and columns like soldiers. Different groups of social ants have different jobs
to do. They manage their affairs through division of labour. Some ants guard and protect their
community. They fight the other insects who attack them or raid their colony. They are called
solider ants. Another group gathers food for the whole community. The social ants have now
learnt this division of labour. They have inherited it.
Questions
Q1: What do we mean by social insects?
Ans. Social insects means insects that live in societies, cooperate with one another and do only
the work assigned to them.
Q2; Why are some ants called social insects?
Ans. Some ants are called social insects because they live in societies.
Q3: How do the ants cooperate with one another?
Ans. The ants cooperate with one another by doing only the work assigned to them.
Q4: What principle do they follow while doing their work?
Ans. Division of labour is the principle they follow while working.
Q5: Why are the members of a certain group called soldier ants?
Ans. The members of certain groups are called soldier ants because they fight with the other
insects who attack them.
Q6: How have the ants learnt the principle of division of labour?
Ans. They have inherited the principle of division of labour.
Paragraph-9
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 'Skimmed Milk'. Skim milk is a good milk but it has no fat in it. It is
not good for very young babies.
Questions
Q. 1 Is the milk in tins powdered or liquid?
Ans. The milk in the tins is powdered.
Q. 2 What becomes of the water in the milk?
Ans. The water in the milk evaporates.
Q. 3 What comes to the top of the fresh milk when it stays a little in a dish?
Ans. The thick part of the milk comes to the top.
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Ans. The thick part of the milk has fat in it.

Q. 5 What is cream?
Ans. Cream is the fat of the milk which comes to the top of it.
Q. 6 What do people make from cream?
Ans. People make butter from cream.
Paragraph-10
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 hopes to win. As he lay there, thinking
if he should give up his struggle or not, he saw a spider trying to reach its cobweb in the ceiling
of the cave. It fell down again and again but did not give up its efforts. At last, the little insect
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
Q1: By whom had Robert Bruce been defeated many times?
Ans. He had been defeated by the English army many times.
Q2: Where did he hide himself?
Ans. He hid himself in the cave.
Q3: What did he see in the cave?
Ans. He saw a spider trying to reach its cobweb up in the ceiling of the cave.
Q4: After how many attempts did the spider succeed?
Ans. The spider succeeded after making nine attempts.
Q5: What lesson did King Robert Bruce learn from the spider?
Ans. King Bruce learnt the lesson, “Try, try again till you succeed”
Paragraph-11
Making pottery on the potter's wheel is called "throwing". The thrower is a very skilful. 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
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 tubes called "Saggers" so that the flames
cannot touch the potter.
Questions
Q1: What is throwing?
Ans. Making pottery on the potter's wheel is called 'throwing'.
Q2: What is the other method of shaping articles?
Ans. The other method of shaping articles is 'moulding'.
Q3: What is the advantages of moulding?
Ans. Moulding is a quick and easy method of making things like handles.
Q4: How does the porter make designs on the pieces of pottery?
Ans. The potter paints designs on the pieces of pottery with special colours.
Q5: How is pottery baked in fire?
Ans. The pottery is baked in a large oven or kiln.
Paragraph-12
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
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Makkans took pity on the 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.
Questions
Q1: Who lived for three years in the valley?
Ans. The master and all his relatives lived in the valley.
Q2: Who joined the master and his relatives?
Ans. Many of the Muslims joined them.
Q3: What did the Makkans do?
Ans. The Makkans cut off the supplies of food and drink to the Banu Hashim.
Q4: How did the Banu Hashim live?
Ans. They lived on the leaves and roots of trees and bushes.
Q5: What was the condition of the children?
Ans. The condition of the children was pitiable.
Q6: Who took pity on the Banu Hashim?
Ans. Some kind hearted Makkan leaders took pity on them.

9-Letter (10 Marks)

➢ Format For The Common Letter
Examination Hall,
City : A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear _____ ,
Assalam-o-Alaikum ! ...................
........... Body Of Letter ........
...........................
Salam to all at home.
Your's loving _____ ,
X.Y.Z.
✓ First 7 Letter (1-7) are most Important for annual examination.
th

1*-Write a letter to your brother advising him to take steps to improve his health.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear brother,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I am informed that you are always studying and do not care for health.
It is not good. Health is wealth. A sound body has sound mind. Try to sleep and get up early.
Brother, avoid bad habits and smoking. I hope you will pay heed to it.
Salam to all at home.
Your’s loving brother,
X.Y.Z.
2*-Write a letter to your father asking him about the health of your mother.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear father,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I have come to know that mother is ill. I am worried about her. She
is already weak. I request, you to see the doctor. Ask her to take her medicine regularly. Inform
me of her present condition as soon as possible.
Salam to all at home.

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Your’s loving son,

X.Y.Z.
3*-Write a letter to your friend requesting her to spend her spring holidays with you.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear friend,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! You told me that your school would close for the spring holidays next
week. I request you to spend your holidays with us. . Our village is very beautiful. I shall wait
for you.
Your’s loving friend,
X.Y.Z.
4*-Write a letter to your friend congratulating him on his birthday.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear friend,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I congratulate you on your birthday. I feel much pleasure to know
about this. I am busy in my exams’ preparation. I shall not be able to attend the birthday party.
I hope you will not mind it.
Salam to all at home.
Your’s loving friend,
X.Y.Z.
5*-Write a letter to your mother who is worried about your health.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear mother,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I received your letter yesterday. I could not reply soon because I was
ill. I did not attend school for four days. I take medicine. Now I am alright. You need not worry
about me.
Salam to all at home
Your’s loving son,
X.Y.Z
6*-Write a letter to your friend condoling the death of his mother.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear friend,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I am shocked to hear the death of your mother. She was kind. It is a
very great loss for your family. A mother is a great blessing. I advise you to face the misfortune
with courage.
Your’s loving friend,
X.Y.Z.
7*-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.
June 27, 2022.

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My dear father,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! You will be happy to know that I stood first in my class. I gave a
party to my class fellows. I bought some books and not. Now, I have run short of money. Please
send me two thousand rupees for the payment of hostel dues.
Salam to all at home.
Your’s loving son,
X.Y.Z.
8-Write a letter to your friend thanking him for the books he lent to you.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear friend,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I have received the books you sent to me. I have started studying a
book. I am very thankful to you. It will help me in my examination. I shall use it with care. I
promise to return them as soon as possible. I thank you once again.
Salam to all at home.
Your’s loving friend,
X.Y.Z.
9-Write a letter to your brother/sister thanking his/her for a gift.
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear sister,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I have received the book you send me. I am very thankful to you. It will
help me in my examination. I shall use it with care. It is very helpful. I thank you once again.
Salam to all at home.
Your’s loving brother,
X.Y.Z
10-Write a letter to your friend congratulating him on the marriage of his sister.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear friend,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I feel much pleasure to learn about the marriage of your sister. I
congratulate you on the marriage of your sister. I feel much pleasure to know about this. I am
busy in my exam’s preparation. I shall not be able to attend the ceremony. I hope you will not
mind it.
Salam to all at home.

Your’s loving friend,

X.Y.Z.
11-Write a letter to your brother congratulating his on success in the examination. Or
Write a letter to your brother about the importance of the study of science subjects.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27,2022.
My dear brother,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I am very glad to know of your good result. I congratulate you on
your brilliant success. I am sending a gift. Now you are in class IX. I advise you to study
science subjects because the progress in every field depends upon the knowledge of science.

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Salam to all at home.

Your’s loving brother,
X.Y.Z
12-Write a letter to your mother about the test you have just taken.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear mother,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I could not reply to you because I was preparing for the test. It was
held yesterday. I hope I will stand first in my class. I request you to pray for it.
Salam to all at home.
Your’s loving son,
X.Y.Z
13- Write a letter to your friend requesting him to lend some books.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear friend,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! You once told me that you have just a fine collection of books. My
examination is over. I want to study. Lend me some books. I shall return them very soon.
Salam to all at home.

Your’s loving friend,

X.Y.Z
14- Write a letter to your friend thanking for her hospitality during your visit to her house.
Examination Hall,
City A.B.C.
June 27, 2022.
My dear friend,
Assalam-o-Alaikum! I shall always remember your hospitality and trip to Murree you
arranged for me. I am very thankful to you.
Salam to all at home.
Your’s loving friend,
X.Y.Z
10-ACTIVE VOICE AND PASSIVE VOICE (5 MARKS)

1 She bought five video films. Five video films were bought by her.
2 They caught the thief. The thief was caught by them.
3 She likes apples. Apples are liked by her.
4 We did not hear a sound. A sound was not heard by us.
5 The mother loves the children. The children are loved by the mother.
6 Open the door. Let the door be opened.
7 They have bought a horse. A horse has been bought by them.
8 I was given five films by her. She gave me five films.
9 The board has given me the gold medal. I have been given the gold medal by the board.
10 We use milk for making cheese. The milk used for making cheese by us.
11 I shall see off my friends. My friends will be seen off by me.
12 This house is being bought by them. They are buying this house.
13 He will write a letter. A letter will be written by him.

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14 You deal in sugar. Sugar is dealt in by you.

15 He killed a snake. A snake was killed by him.
16 The teacher was helping the students. The students were being helped by the teacher.
17 He will give you a box of chocolates. A box of chocolates will be given to you by him.
18 She gave me five films. Five films were given to me by her.
19 Noting had been gained by them. They had gained noting.
20 You will have taken breakfast. Breakfast will have been taken by you.
21 The boy is climbing the wall. The wall is being climbed by the boy.
22 A letter will be written by him. He will write a letter.
23 They have not done their job. Their job has not been done by them.
24 The picture is made by the boy. The boy makes the picture.
25 They have not done their duty. Their duty has not been done by them.
26 Ali helps Naushad. Naushad is helped by Ali.
27 Shut the door. Let the door be shut.
28 She has not beaten the dog. The dog has not been beaten by her.
29 Why is he mending the chair? Why is the chair being mended by him ?
30 A car ran over an old man. An old man was run by a car.
31 Why was such a letter written by her? Why did she write such a letter?
32 Why were they beating the boy? Why was the boy being beaten by them?
AlhumdulilLah.!
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