10th Class / Grade English Notes Chapter # 1 The Wise Caliph

Question and Answers

Q.1  What was caliph Haroon-ur-Rashid known and respected for?

Ans. Caliph Haroon-ur-Rashid was famous for his wisdom and justice. The Caliph was wise in that manner as he used to disguise himself to know the problems and difficulties of the subject more freely and equality.

Q.2  Why did he go through the streets of Baghdad?

Ans. He would go through the streets of Baghdad to mingle with the common people in order to gain first-hand knowledge of their difficulties. He believed that by adopting the common life style, he experienced the problems in true sense.

Q.3  What did the Qazi say to the Caliph?

Ans. Firstly Qazi approached to the Caliph saluted him and presented a puzzled case, which the Qazi could not solve. The mystery was disturbing the Qazi because the two men were claiming the ownership of the same horse.

Q.4  What was the dispute between the rich man and beggar?

Ans. The dispute between the rich man and the beggar because of a horse. Both of them were claiming the ownership of horse plus accusing each other of robbery.

Q.5  What did the rich man tell the Caliph?

Ans. The rich man told the Caliph that he was riding towards the city. On this way he saw a beggar, who asked for a ride up to city gate. Afterwards the beggar refused to get down from the horse and claimed that the horse was his.

Q.6  What did the beggar tell the Caliph?

The beggar told the Caliph that he had spent all his money on the horse. That morning the beggar was riding to the city and saw the rich man walking along the road. He asked for a lift because he was in hurry but afterwards refused to discount claiming that the horse belonged to him.

Q.7  Why did the beggar refuse to go down the horse?

Ans. The beggar refused to get down the horse because he wanted to rob the rich man of his horse. He also fabricated a false story to claim his ownership.

Q.8  What did the horse do when the beggar touched it?

Ans. When the beggar touched the horse it winced as if it did not like the touch of his hand. This reaction of the animals show that it was not owned by the beggar.

Q.9  What did the horse do when the rich man touched it?

Ans. When the rich man touched the horse it neighed and snorted with pleasure. This reaction of the horse proved the true ownership of the rich man.

Q.10  What did the Caliph say to the beggar?

Ans. The Caliph pronounced the beggar that he was a lair and wicked man. And by forgiving him asked him to beg the pardon of the rich man. Afterwards the rich man forgave him.

Composition

1.  Describe the dispute between the rich man and the poor beggar and how did the Caliph prove that the beggar was a liar?

The dispute between the rich man and the beggar was because of a white horse. Both of them were claiming the ownership of the horse plus accusing each other of the robbery. Firstly, rich man riding to the city, he saw the beggar limping along the road. He felt sorry for him and gave him a ride up city gate. Afterwards, the beggar refused to dismount claiming that horse belonged to him. The beggar also told the same story with few amendments. The Caliph, being wise, settled the dispute in a minute. He ordered both the men to touch the horse. When the beggar touched the horse, it showed the displeasure by wincing. But when the rich man touched the horse, It neighed and snorted with pleasure. The reaction of the animal proved the true ownership of the rich man. In this manner the case was decided and the Caliph was able to prove that the beggar was a liar and wicked man.

2.  What is the moral of the lesson “The Wise Caliph”?

The lesson “The Wise Caliph” teaches us that if someone is dishonest to you and treats you in the bad manner, you should not treat him in the same manner in which her behaved. The best revenge for a bad deed is a good deed.

Sentences

1. Afford ………I can’t afford such a heavy expense.
2. Puzzled …… Ali was puzzled with the sum.
3. Disguise …… The magician disguised himself as a woman in a second.
4. Dispute …… The Kashmir dispute is a bone of contention between India and Pakistan.
5. Lend ……….. Please lend me your physics book.

Synonyms

1. shiver – tremble
2. astonish – amaze
3. cling – stick
4. request – beg
5. stiffen – harden
6. severe – stern
7. utterly – completely
8. disguise – hide
9. obvious – clear
10. puzzled – confused
11. mingle – mix

Complete the Sentences

1. A large crowd had gathered outside the cour
2. The courtiers crowed round the Cali
3. The Caliph disguised himself as a common ma
4. The people recognized the Caliph inspire of his disguise.
5. His right leg is shorter than the left leg, so he has a limp in his walk.
6. The rich man saw the lame beggar limping along the road.
7. The beggar motioned to him to
8. He stood still and made no motion.

9. He uttered a few words and then lost consciousne
10. To his utter disappointment he failed in the examination.
11. The rich man went galloping along the roa
12. The horse was running at a gallop.
13. The rich man and the beggar both claimed the horse.
14. Whose claim was found to be true?

Verbs and Nouns

1. Beg – Beggary
2. Live – Life
3. Lend – Loan
4. Believe – Belief
5. Please – Pleasant
6. Give – Gift
7. Speak – Speech

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10th Class / Grade English Notes Chapter # 1 The Wise Caliph

Question and Answers

Q.1  What was caliph Haroon-ur-Rashid known and respected for?

Ans. Caliph Haroon-ur-Rashid was famous for his wisdom and justice. The Caliph was wise in that manner as he used to disguise himself to know the problems and difficulties of the subject more freely and equality.

Q.2  Why did he go through the streets of Baghdad?

Ans. He would go through the streets of Baghdad to mingle with the common people in order to gain first-hand knowledge of their difficulties. He believed that by adopting the common life style, he experienced the problems in true sense.

Q.3  What did the Qazi say to the Caliph?

Ans. Firstly Qazi approached to the Caliph saluted him and presented a puzzled case, which the Qazi could not solve. The mystery was disturbing the Qazi because the two men were claiming the ownership of the same horse.

Q.4  What was the dispute between the rich man and beggar?

Ans. The dispute between the rich man and the beggar because of a horse. Both of them were claiming the ownership of horse plus accusing each other of robbery.

Q.5  What did the rich man tell the Caliph?

Ans. The rich man told the Caliph that he was riding towards the city. On this way he saw a beggar, who asked for a ride up to city gate. Afterwards the beggar refused to get down from the horse and claimed that the horse was his.

Q.6  What did the beggar tell the Caliph?

The beggar told the Caliph that he had spent all his money on the horse. That morning the beggar was riding to the city and saw the rich man walking along the road. He asked for a lift because he was in hurry but afterwards refused to discount claiming that the horse belonged to him.

Q.7  Why did the beggar refuse to go down the horse?

Ans. The beggar refused to get down the horse because he wanted to rob the rich man of his horse. He also fabricated a false story to claim his ownership.

Q.8  What did the horse do when the beggar touched it?

Ans. When the beggar touched the horse it winced as if it did not like the touch of his hand. This reaction of the animals show that it was not owned by the beggar.

Q.9  What did the horse do when the rich man touched it?

Ans. When the rich man touched the horse it neighed and snorted with pleasure. This reaction of the horse proved the true ownership of the rich man.

Q.10  What did the Caliph say to the beggar?

Ans. The Caliph pronounced the beggar that he was a lair and wicked man. And by forgiving him asked him to beg the pardon of the rich man. Afterwards the rich man forgave him.

Composition

1.  Describe the dispute between the rich man and the poor beggar and how did the Caliph prove that the beggar was a liar?

The dispute between the rich man and the beggar was because of a white horse. Both of them were claiming the ownership of the horse plus accusing each other of the robbery. Firstly, rich man riding to the city, he saw the beggar limping along the road. He felt sorry for him and gave him a ride up city gate. Afterwards, the beggar refused to dismount claiming that horse belonged to him. The beggar also told the same story with few amendments. The Caliph, being wise, settled the dispute in a minute. He ordered both the men to touch the horse. When the beggar touched the horse, it showed the displeasure by wincing. But when the rich man touched the horse, It neighed and snorted with pleasure. The reaction of the animal proved the true ownership of the rich man. In this manner the case was decided and the Caliph was able to prove that the beggar was a liar and wicked man.

2.  What is the moral of the lesson “The Wise Caliph”?

The lesson “The Wise Caliph” teaches us that if someone is dishonest to you and treats you in the bad manner, you should not treat him in the same manner in which her behaved. The best revenge for a bad deed is a good deed.

Sentences

1. Afford ………I can’t afford such a heavy expense.
2. Puzzled …… Ali was puzzled with the sum.
3. Disguise …… The magician disguised himself as a woman in a second.
4. Dispute …… The Kashmir dispute is a bone of contention between India and Pakistan.
5. Lend ……….. Please lend me your physics book.

Synonyms

1. shiver – tremble
2. astonish – amaze
3. cling – stick
4. request – beg
5. stiffen – harden
6. severe – stern
7. utterly – completely
8. disguise – hide
9. obvious – clear
10. puzzled – confused
11. mingle – mix

Complete the Sentences

1. A large crowd had gathered outside the cour
2. The courtiers crowed round the Cali
3. The Caliph disguised himself as a common ma
4. The people recognized the Caliph inspire of his disguise.
5. His right leg is shorter than the left leg, so he has a limp in his walk.
6. The rich man saw the lame beggar limping along the road.
7. The beggar motioned to him to
8. He stood still and made no motion.

9. He uttered a few words and then lost consciousne
10. To his utter disappointment he failed in the examination.
11. The rich man went galloping along the roa
12. The horse was running at a gallop.
13. The rich man and the beggar both claimed the horse.
14. Whose claim was found to be true?

Verbs and Nouns

1. Beg – Beggary
2. Live – Life
3. Lend – Loan
4. Believe – Belief
5. Please – Pleasant
6. Give – Gift
7. Speak – Speech

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10th Class / Grade English Notes Chapter # 1 The Wise Caliph

Question and Answers

Q.1  What was caliph Haroon-ur-Rashid known and respected for?

Ans. Caliph Haroon-ur-Rashid was famous for his wisdom and justice. The Caliph was wise in that manner as he used to disguise himself to know the problems and difficulties of the subject more freely and equality.

Q.2  Why did he go through the streets of Baghdad?

Ans. He would go through the streets of Baghdad to mingle with the common people in order to gain first-hand knowledge of their difficulties. He believed that by adopting the common life style, he experienced the problems in true sense.

Q.3  What did the Qazi say to the Caliph?

Ans. Firstly Qazi approached to the Caliph saluted him and presented a puzzled case, which the Qazi could not solve. The mystery was disturbing the Qazi because the two men were claiming the ownership of the same horse.

Q.4  What was the dispute between the rich man and beggar?

Ans. The dispute between the rich man and the beggar because of a horse. Both of them were claiming the ownership of horse plus accusing each other of robbery.

Q.5  What did the rich man tell the Caliph?

Ans. The rich man told the Caliph that he was riding towards the city. On this way he saw a beggar, who asked for a ride up to city gate. Afterwards the beggar refused to get down from the horse and claimed that the horse was his.

Q.6  What did the beggar tell the Caliph?

The beggar told the Caliph that he had spent all his money on the horse. That morning the beggar was riding to the city and saw the rich man walking along the road. He asked for a lift because he was in hurry but afterwards refused to discount claiming that the horse belonged to him.

Q.7  Why did the beggar refuse to go down the horse?

Ans. The beggar refused to get down the horse because he wanted to rob the rich man of his horse. He also fabricated a false story to claim his ownership.

Q.8  What did the horse do when the beggar touched it?

Ans. When the beggar touched the horse it winced as if it did not like the touch of his hand. This reaction of the animals show that it was not owned by the beggar.

Q.9  What did the horse do when the rich man touched it?

Ans. When the rich man touched the horse it neighed and snorted with pleasure. This reaction of the horse proved the true ownership of the rich man.

Q.10  What did the Caliph say to the beggar?

Ans. The Caliph pronounced the beggar that he was a lair and wicked man. And by forgiving him asked him to beg the pardon of the rich man. Afterwards the rich man forgave him.

Composition

1.  Describe the dispute between the rich man and the poor beggar and how did the Caliph prove that the beggar was a liar?

The dispute between the rich man and the beggar was because of a white horse. Both of them were claiming the ownership of the horse plus accusing each other of the robbery. Firstly, rich man riding to the city, he saw the beggar limping along the road. He felt sorry for him and gave him a ride up city gate. Afterwards, the beggar refused to dismount claiming that horse belonged to him. The beggar also told the same story with few amendments. The Caliph, being wise, settled the dispute in a minute. He ordered both the men to touch the horse. When the beggar touched the horse, it showed the displeasure by wincing. But when the rich man touched the horse, It neighed and snorted with pleasure. The reaction of the animal proved the true ownership of the rich man. In this manner the case was decided and the Caliph was able to prove that the beggar was a liar and wicked man.

2.  What is the moral of the lesson “The Wise Caliph”?

The lesson “The Wise Caliph” teaches us that if someone is dishonest to you and treats you in the bad manner, you should not treat him in the same manner in which her behaved. The best revenge for a bad deed is a good deed.

Sentences

1. Afford ………I can’t afford such a heavy expense.
2. Puzzled …… Ali was puzzled with the sum.
3. Disguise …… The magician disguised himself as a woman in a second.
4. Dispute …… The Kashmir dispute is a bone of contention between India and Pakistan.
5. Lend ……….. Please lend me your physics book.

Synonyms

1. shiver – tremble
2. astonish – amaze
3. cling – stick
4. request – beg
5. stiffen – harden
6. severe – stern
7. utterly – completely
8. disguise – hide
9. obvious – clear
10. puzzled – confused
11. mingle – mix

Complete the Sentences

1. A large crowd had gathered outside the cour
2. The courtiers crowed round the Cali
3. The Caliph disguised himself as a common ma
4. The people recognized the Caliph inspire of his disguise.
5. His right leg is shorter than the left leg, so he has a limp in his walk.
6. The rich man saw the lame beggar limping along the road.
7. The beggar motioned to him to
8. He stood still and made no motion.

9. He uttered a few words and then lost consciousne
10. To his utter disappointment he failed in the examination.
11. The rich man went galloping along the roa
12. The horse was running at a gallop.
13. The rich man and the beggar both claimed the horse.
14. Whose claim was found to be true?

Verbs and Nouns

1. Beg – Beggary
2. Live – Life
3. Lend – Loan
4. Believe – Belief
5. Please – Pleasant
6. Give – Gift
7. Speak – Speech

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10th Class / Grade English Notes Chapter # 3 Professions

Question and Answers

Q.1  What does “Akhund” mean?

Ans. “Akhund” is a Sindhi word derived from a Persian word “Khandan” which means “to read”. It is the best word to express the teachers dignity and status.

Q.2  How does a teacher fulfill, God’s command?

Ans. The teacher fulfills God’s command by acting upon the first relation i.e. “to read” (IQRA). Teacher observe God’s Law by reading from the human heart, the nature and the Holy book.

Q.3  What are the qualities of a teacher?

Ans. Teacher must possess some personal and professionals Gaits. Personal qualities include interest for knowledge, reverence for all sorts knowledge, preference for students welfare. The other qualities are love to learn from every source and also to apply practically what he preaches.

Q.4  Why is fish important for us?

Ans. Fish is important, for us because it is a source of food and several by-products are obtained from fish i.e. glue, manure, liver oil. Catching fish is one of the most ancient and common profession of the world due to which a large number of people are engaged with this profession. It is also a flourishing trade.

Q.5  What are the different modes of fishing?

Ans. Freshmen fishing or fishing – inland and sea or marine fishing are the two different modes of fishing. Freshwater fishing is done in rivers, Lakes, streams, ponds etc while marine fishing is done in oceans, sea, coastal areas etc.

Q.6  Why do people like freshmen fish?

Ans. People like freshment fish because of its delicious taste. They are of very small size and easier to catch rather than marine fishing. It is usually caught from rivers, lakes, ponds, canals etc.

Q.7  Where is marine fishing done in Pakistan?

Ans. In Pakistan, marine fishing is done in the Arabian sea long the coast. The hazards of marine fishing include prolong stay o the fisherman in deep sea. The other danger is sudden change of weather, which can result in the loss of many lives.

Composition

Explain any one quality of a teacher.

The most elegant quality of a teacher is that he takes keen interest in learning from every source. He does not hesitate in capturing knowledge from every point in life. He does not keep himself committed to the books only. But tries to gain knowledge from any and everyone. even those younger or less gifted than himself. It means that he remains student forever. So, the good teacher is one who is enthusiastic for gaining knowledge from every source of life.

Unseen Passage

Before railways were made the cultivator derived little benefit on abundant harvest. He could not send his product to distant places to be sold; and if the land produced more than it was required in any particular district, as would happen in a good season. Prices fell  and the cultivator was deprived of the profit which he might have expected, indeed, he often found it more economical to leave apart of his crop circuit. Railway has altered these conditions equalized has enabled agricultural, produce the improvements in communication to be sent to any distance with the result that prices have been in all places, within reasonable distance from the railway. When harvest are abundant, foodstuffs no longer not for want of buyers, since the farmer now has access to all the markets of the world.

Questions

1.  Write down to main problems the farmer had to face before railways were made?

Ans. The main hazards the farmer had to face were that he could not send his produce to the far-flung areas. The other problem was that if more crop is harvested, the prices fell and he deprived of the profit.

2.  Why did the prices of agricultural produce fall in good season?

Ans. the prices of agricultural products fell in good season because of abundant quantity of produce.

3.  Why did the cultivators sometimes leave a part of his crop uncut?

Ans The farmers sometimes left a part of their crop uncut because it was found more economical for them other than getting low prices for the produce.

4.  How has the improvement in communication helped to equalize the prices of agriculture produce?

Ans. The improvement in communication has helped to equalize the prices of agricultural products because after the establishment to transport link, the products can be taken to part of the world.

5.  Change the bold verbs into Present Tense.

Ans. were made – are made, derived – derive

Fill in the Blanks

1. The teacher examined each student carefully.
2. River Indus is an important reservoir of water for irrigti
3. Stamp collecting is a good hobby.
4. The lunch was very tasty.
5. They are modernizing their mill by importing new machinery.
6. Manara is an off-shore isla
7. Coal Car is a by-product of petr

Grammar

Put the verb in correct tense.

1. I shall stay(stay) here until he comes (come) back.
2. If you speak(speak) the truth, i shall not punish (not punish) you.
3. When he reached (reach) the station the train had arrived (arrive).
4. I found (find) the book which i had lost (lose).
5. If you do not hurry (not hurry) you will miss (miss) the tra
6. If it does not rain (not rain) we shall go (go) out for a walk in the evening.
7. If he studies (study) regularly he will pass (pass) the examinatio
8. He went (go) to the market and bought (buy) two exercise books yesterday.
9. I go (go) abroad for higher studies as soon as my result is announced (announce).
10. The teacher punished (punish) the boys who hadn’t done (not done) the homework.

Use of “Since” or “For”.

1. It has been raining since morning.
2. They have been playing foot ball for an hour.
3. I have been living in this house since January.
4. She has been suffering from fever for two day
5. I have been preparing for the examination since Sunday la
6. He has been building a house for six m
7. The girl has been making a doll since noon.
8. He has been studying in this school since 1984.

Idioms

1. To back out of something.

Meaning: To withdraw from an agreement.

Sentence: You gave you word that you should help. Don’t back out of it.

2. To beat about the bush .

Meaning: To go around the topic in order to avoid the point.

Sentence: Say exactly what you mean and stop beating about the bush.

3. Bone to pick with someone.

Meaning: grievance about something.

Sentence: I have a bone to pick with you.

Synonyms

1. Reflection – Image
2. Enshrined – preserved carefully
3. Divine – of God
4. Dignity – honour
5. Par excellence – the best
6. cultivating – developing
7. professional – concerning one’s job
8. regard – opinion

Choose the Right Meaning

1. reverencing – (reversing, paying respect to, referring)
2. appreciates – (thinks, pays money to values)
3. inscribed – (demand, written, described)
4. decree – (certificate, command, temperature)
5. ponders – (thinks about, wanders about, swims about)
6. gifted – (rewarded, talented, indobted)
7. sources – (influences, wounds, fountains)
8. strives (groups, tries hard, sleeps)
9. incorporation – (put an end to, make part of , make a role of )
10. status – (a country, position, property

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10th Class / Grade English Notes Chapter # 3 Professions

Question and Answers

Q.1  What does “Akhund” mean?

Ans. “Akhund” is a Sindhi word derived from a Persian word “Khandan” which means “to read”. It is the best word to express the teachers dignity and status.

Q.2  How does a teacher fulfill, God’s command?

Ans. The teacher fulfills God’s command by acting upon the first relation i.e. “to read” (IQRA). Teacher observe God’s Law by reading from the human heart, the nature and the Holy book.

Q.3  What are the qualities of a teacher?

Ans. Teacher must possess some personal and professionals Gaits. Personal qualities include interest for knowledge, reverence for all sorts knowledge, preference for students welfare. The other qualities are love to learn from every source and also to apply practically what he preaches.

Q.4  Why is fish important for us?

Ans. Fish is important, for us because it is a source of food and several by-products are obtained from fish i.e. glue, manure, liver oil. Catching fish is one of the most ancient and common profession of the world due to which a large number of people are engaged with this profession. It is also a flourishing trade.

Q.5  What are the different modes of fishing?

Ans. Freshmen fishing or fishing – inland and sea or marine fishing are the two different modes of fishing. Freshwater fishing is done in rivers, Lakes, streams, ponds etc while marine fishing is done in oceans, sea, coastal areas etc.

Q.6  Why do people like freshmen fish?

Ans. People like freshment fish because of its delicious taste. They are of very small size and easier to catch rather than marine fishing. It is usually caught from rivers, lakes, ponds, canals etc.

Q.7  Where is marine fishing done in Pakistan?

Ans. In Pakistan, marine fishing is done in the Arabian sea long the coast. The hazards of marine fishing include prolong stay o the fisherman in deep sea. The other danger is sudden change of weather, which can result in the loss of many lives.

Composition

Explain any one quality of a teacher.

The most elegant quality of a teacher is that he takes keen interest in learning from every source. He does not hesitate in capturing knowledge from every point in life. He does not keep himself committed to the books only. But tries to gain knowledge from any and everyone. even those younger or less gifted than himself. It means that he remains student forever. So, the good teacher is one who is enthusiastic for gaining knowledge from every source of life.

Unseen Passage

Before railways were made the cultivator derived little benefit on abundant harvest. He could not send his product to distant places to be sold; and if the land produced more than it was required in any particular district, as would happen in a good season. Prices fell  and the cultivator was deprived of the profit which he might have expected, indeed, he often found it more economical to leave apart of his crop circuit. Railway has altered these conditions equalized has enabled agricultural, produce the improvements in communication to be sent to any distance with the result that prices have been in all places, within reasonable distance from the railway. When harvest are abundant, foodstuffs no longer not for want of buyers, since the farmer now has access to all the markets of the world.

Questions

1.  Write down to main problems the farmer had to face before railways were made?

Ans. The main hazards the farmer had to face were that he could not send his produce to the far-flung areas. The other problem was that if more crop is harvested, the prices fell and he deprived of the profit.

2.  Why did the prices of agricultural produce fall in good season?

Ans. the prices of agricultural products fell in good season because of abundant quantity of produce.

3.  Why did the cultivators sometimes leave a part of his crop uncut?

Ans The farmers sometimes left a part of their crop uncut because it was found more economical for them other than getting low prices for the produce.

4.  How has the improvement in communication helped to equalize the prices of agriculture produce?

Ans. The improvement in communication has helped to equalize the prices of agricultural products because after the establishment to transport link, the products can be taken to part of the world.

5.  Change the bold verbs into Present Tense.

Ans. were made – are made, derived – derive

Fill in the Blanks

1. The teacher examined each student carefully.
2. River Indus is an important reservoir of water for irrigti
3. Stamp collecting is a good hobby.
4. The lunch was very tasty.
5. They are modernizing their mill by importing new machinery.
6. Manara is an off-shore isla
7. Coal Car is a by-product of petr

Grammar

Put the verb in correct tense.

1. I shall stay(stay) here until he comes (come) back.
2. If you speak(speak) the truth, i shall not punish (not punish) you.
3. When he reached (reach) the station the train had arrived (arrive).
4. I found (find) the book which i had lost (lose).
5. If you do not hurry (not hurry) you will miss (miss) the tra
6. If it does not rain (not rain) we shall go (go) out for a walk in the evening.
7. If he studies (study) regularly he will pass (pass) the examinatio
8. He went (go) to the market and bought (buy) two exercise books yesterday.
9. I go (go) abroad for higher studies as soon as my result is announced (announce).
10. The teacher punished (punish) the boys who hadn’t done (not done) the homework.

Use of “Since” or “For”.

1. It has been raining since morning.
2. They have been playing foot ball for an hour.
3. I have been living in this house since January.
4. She has been suffering from fever for two day
5. I have been preparing for the examination since Sunday la
6. He has been building a house for six m
7. The girl has been making a doll since noon.
8. He has been studying in this school since 1984.

Idioms

1. To back out of something.

Meaning: To withdraw from an agreement.

Sentence: You gave you word that you should help. Don’t back out of it.

2. To beat about the bush .

Meaning: To go around the topic in order to avoid the point.

Sentence: Say exactly what you mean and stop beating about the bush.

3. Bone to pick with someone.

Meaning: grievance about something.

Sentence: I have a bone to pick with you.

Synonyms

1. Reflection – Image
2. Enshrined – preserved carefully
3. Divine – of God
4. Dignity – honour
5. Par excellence – the best
6. cultivating – developing
7. professional – concerning one’s job
8. regard – opinion

Choose the Right Meaning

1. reverencing – (reversing, paying respect to, referring)
2. appreciates – (thinks, pays money to values)
3. inscribed – (demand, written, described)
4. decree – (certificate, command, temperature)
5. ponders – (thinks about, wanders about, swims about)
6. gifted – (rewarded, talented, indobted)
7. sources – (influences, wounds, fountains)
8. strives (groups, tries hard, sleeps)
9. incorporation – (put an end to, make part of , make a role of )
10. status – (a country, position, property

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10th Class / Grade English Notes Chapter # 3 Professions

Question and Answers

Q.1  What does “Akhund” mean?

Ans. “Akhund” is a Sindhi word derived from a Persian word “Khandan” which means “to read”. It is the best word to express the teachers dignity and status.

Q.2  How does a teacher fulfill, God’s command?

Ans. The teacher fulfills God’s command by acting upon the first relation i.e. “to read” (IQRA). Teacher observe God’s Law by reading from the human heart, the nature and the Holy book.

Q.3  What are the qualities of a teacher?

Ans. Teacher must possess some personal and professionals Gaits. Personal qualities include interest for knowledge, reverence for all sorts knowledge, preference for students welfare. The other qualities are love to learn from every source and also to apply practically what he preaches.

Q.4  Why is fish important for us?

Ans. Fish is important, for us because it is a source of food and several by-products are obtained from fish i.e. glue, manure, liver oil. Catching fish is one of the most ancient and common profession of the world due to which a large number of people are engaged with this profession. It is also a flourishing trade.

Q.5  What are the different modes of fishing?

Ans. Freshmen fishing or fishing – inland and sea or marine fishing are the two different modes of fishing. Freshwater fishing is done in rivers, Lakes, streams, ponds etc while marine fishing is done in oceans, sea, coastal areas etc.

Q.6  Why do people like freshmen fish?

Ans. People like freshment fish because of its delicious taste. They are of very small size and easier to catch rather than marine fishing. It is usually caught from rivers, lakes, ponds, canals etc.

Q.7  Where is marine fishing done in Pakistan?

Ans. In Pakistan, marine fishing is done in the Arabian sea long the coast. The hazards of marine fishing include prolong stay o the fisherman in deep sea. The other danger is sudden change of weather, which can result in the loss of many lives.

Composition

Explain any one quality of a teacher.

The most elegant quality of a teacher is that he takes keen interest in learning from every source. He does not hesitate in capturing knowledge from every point in life. He does not keep himself committed to the books only. But tries to gain knowledge from any and everyone. even those younger or less gifted than himself. It means that he remains student forever. So, the good teacher is one who is enthusiastic for gaining knowledge from every source of life.

Unseen Passage

Before railways were made the cultivator derived little benefit on abundant harvest. He could not send his product to distant places to be sold; and if the land produced more than it was required in any particular district, as would happen in a good season. Prices fell  and the cultivator was deprived of the profit which he might have expected, indeed, he often found it more economical to leave apart of his crop circuit. Railway has altered these conditions equalized has enabled agricultural, produce the improvements in communication to be sent to any distance with the result that prices have been in all places, within reasonable distance from the railway. When harvest are abundant, foodstuffs no longer not for want of buyers, since the farmer now has access to all the markets of the world.

Questions

1.  Write down to main problems the farmer had to face before railways were made?

Ans. The main hazards the farmer had to face were that he could not send his produce to the far-flung areas. The other problem was that if more crop is harvested, the prices fell and he deprived of the profit.

2.  Why did the prices of agricultural produce fall in good season?

Ans. the prices of agricultural products fell in good season because of abundant quantity of produce.

3.  Why did the cultivators sometimes leave a part of his crop uncut?

Ans The farmers sometimes left a part of their crop uncut because it was found more economical for them other than getting low prices for the produce.

4.  How has the improvement in communication helped to equalize the prices of agriculture produce?

Ans. The improvement in communication has helped to equalize the prices of agricultural products because after the establishment to transport link, the products can be taken to part of the world.

5.  Change the bold verbs into Present Tense.

Ans. were made – are made, derived – derive

Fill in the Blanks

1. The teacher examined each student carefully.
2. River Indus is an important reservoir of water for irrigti
3. Stamp collecting is a good hobby.
4. The lunch was very tasty.
5. They are modernizing their mill by importing new machinery.
6. Manara is an off-shore isla
7. Coal Car is a by-product of petr

Grammar

Put the verb in correct tense.

1. I shall stay(stay) here until he comes (come) back.
2. If you speak(speak) the truth, i shall not punish (not punish) you.
3. When he reached (reach) the station the train had arrived (arrive).
4. I found (find) the book which i had lost (lose).
5. If you do not hurry (not hurry) you will miss (miss) the tra
6. If it does not rain (not rain) we shall go (go) out for a walk in the evening.
7. If he studies (study) regularly he will pass (pass) the examinatio
8. He went (go) to the market and bought (buy) two exercise books yesterday.
9. I go (go) abroad for higher studies as soon as my result is announced (announce).
10. The teacher punished (punish) the boys who hadn’t done (not done) the homework.

Use of “Since” or “For”.

1. It has been raining since morning.
2. They have been playing foot ball for an hour.
3. I have been living in this house since January.
4. She has been suffering from fever for two day
5. I have been preparing for the examination since Sunday la
6. He has been building a house for six m
7. The girl has been making a doll since noon.
8. He has been studying in this school since 1984.

Idioms

1. To back out of something.

Meaning: To withdraw from an agreement.

Sentence: You gave you word that you should help. Don’t back out of it.

2. To beat about the bush .

Meaning: To go around the topic in order to avoid the point.

Sentence: Say exactly what you mean and stop beating about the bush.

3. Bone to pick with someone.

Meaning: grievance about something.

Sentence: I have a bone to pick with you.

Synonyms

1. Reflection – Image
2. Enshrined – preserved carefully
3. Divine – of God
4. Dignity – honour
5. Par excellence – the best
6. cultivating – developing
7. professional – concerning one’s job
8. regard – opinion

Choose the Right Meaning

1. reverencing – (reversing, paying respect to, referring)
2. appreciates – (thinks, pays money to values)
3. inscribed – (demand, written, described)
4. decree – (certificate, command, temperature)
5. ponders – (thinks about, wanders about, swims about)
6. gifted – (rewarded, talented, indobted)
7. sources – (influences, wounds, fountains)
8. strives (groups, tries hard, sleeps)
9. incorporation – (put an end to, make part of , make a role of )
10. status – (a country, position, property

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10th Class / Grade English Notes Chapter # 4 Little Things

Central Idea

Reference

This poem is written by Julia Carney. The poem emphasis upon the importance of little things.

Central Idea

Nothing in this material world is unimportant. Even little things, which fail to claim and importance and fail to invite our attention, have their importance which cannot be ignored. Same as short, brief an soft spoken words create an everlasting impression in the hearts of others. Thus help to establish a harmonies society.

Theme

“If a great thing is simple to explain and easy to understand then the little things demand elaboration of details.”

Question and Answers

Q.1 Write five lines about a little out of kindness done by you, and the result of it?

Ans. Once a poor woman came to my house. She asked us about some money because  her only son was in the hospital and she needed the money to buy medicines for him. My mother did not believe on her story but I offered my whole collection of the year which was about 800 to 900 rupees. In return, the woman gave me so much prays that I felt very happy on my act.

Sentences

1. To make fun of – We should not make fun of poor because they are also human beings like
2. To make room – The conductor was trying to make room for incoming passengers inside the bu
3. To make money – Most of the people spend their lives in making money other than doing good deed.
4. To make a mistake – Aslam is making a mistake by choosing Qurban as his partner.
5. To make up – I’ve made up my mind to go to England for higher studies after the matriculation exam

Use of made of

1. That house is made of brick
2. This cushion is made of foam rubber.
3. These machines are made of stee

Idioms

1.  To make the most of

Meaning: To take the fullest advantage of the circumstances

Sentence: he led me use his bicycle for a month so I’m going to make the most of it.

2.  To make the both ends meet

Meaning: To be able to live within one’s income.

Sentence: I had to take up a part time job to be able to make the both ends meet.

3. To make one’s mouth water

Meaning: To cause someone to desire something intensely, especially food.

Sentence: As soon as we got the smell of food, it made our mouth water.

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10th Class / Grade English Notes Chapter # 4 Little Things

Central Idea

Reference

This poem is written by Julia Carney. The poem emphasis upon the importance of little things.

Central Idea

Nothing in this material world is unimportant. Even little things, which fail to claim and importance and fail to invite our attention, have their importance which cannot be ignored. Same as short, brief an soft spoken words create an everlasting impression in the hearts of others. Thus help to establish a harmonies society.

Theme

“If a great thing is simple to explain and easy to understand then the little things demand elaboration of details.”

Question and Answers

Q.1 Write five lines about a little out of kindness done by you, and the result of it?

Ans. Once a poor woman came to my house. She asked us about some money because  her only son was in the hospital and she needed the money to buy medicines for him. My mother did not believe on her story but I offered my whole collection of the year which was about 800 to 900 rupees. In return, the woman gave me so much prays that I felt very happy on my act.

Sentences

1. To make fun of – We should not make fun of poor because they are also human beings like
2. To make room – The conductor was trying to make room for incoming passengers inside the bu
3. To make money – Most of the people spend their lives in making money other than doing good deed.
4. To make a mistake – Aslam is making a mistake by choosing Qurban as his partner.
5. To make up – I’ve made up my mind to go to England for higher studies after the matriculation exam

Use of made of

1. That house is made of brick
2. This cushion is made of foam rubber.
3. These machines are made of stee

Idioms

1.  To make the most of

Meaning: To take the fullest advantage of the circumstances

Sentence: he led me use his bicycle for a month so I’m going to make the most of it.

2.  To make the both ends meet

Meaning: To be able to live within one’s income.

Sentence: I had to take up a part time job to be able to make the both ends meet.

3. To make one’s mouth water

Meaning: To cause someone to desire something intensely, especially food.

Sentence: As soon as we got the smell of food, it made our mouth water.

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