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Notes English

1st Year

To the Point Notes for Weak Students

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B.A English
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Prepared By
Javid Iqbal Barki (PhD Scholar)
Lecturer University of Lahore, Pakpattan Campus.

Notes First year English Book -1&Book -3

Question Answer for Normal/Weak students

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Button, Button
1) Why did Norma consider the tone and attitude of Mr.Steward offensive?
When Mr. Steward insisted on having some time, Norma disliked it and considered the tone and attitude
offensive.
2) Why did Arthur disagree with his wife?
Arther disagreed with his wife because he did not like to hurt anyone.
3) Why did Norma persuade her husband to accept the offer?
Norma persuaded her husband because she wanted to get $50,000 to improve their life style.
4) What were the reasons Norma gave to her husband to accept the offer?
She said it might be some kind of psychological research or a game played by millionaire.
5) Why did Mr.Steward continue persuading Norma?
Mr.Steward continued persuading Norma because he wanted her to do that experiment.
6) What was the message Norma received on pushing the button?s
The voice informed her of the subway accident of her husband who was run over by a train and was dead.
7) What is the significance of Arthurs life insurance policy?
His life insurance policy for $25,000 was of much importance for his wife which would be double in case of
accident.
8) Did Norma remain normal on hearing the news of her husband?
No, she became much confused and she could not seem to breathe.
Lesson No. 2 Clearing in the Sky
1) Why didnt the old man follow the advice of the doctors?
The old man thinks that by following doctors advice he would have to leave work and as a result he would
die soon.
2) What had the doctor told the old man?
The doctor told him that he had short time to live so he should do rest at home.
3) Where did the old man take his son?
The old man took his son on top of the mountain.
4) Had the son ever been there before?
With the exception of last three years, he had been over that point many times.
5) What were the names of vegetables the old man grew on his farm?
The old man grew potatoes, yams and tomatoes on his farm.
6) Why did the old man take the steep path?
The old man took the steep path to check his physical fitness.
7) Why did the son at the age of six cry?
The son lost his little wooden plough in a furrow so he cried on his loss at the age of six.
8) What were the feelings of the old man at the age of seventy?
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He thought that he had completed the days of his life, now the memories are treasure for him. So he wanted
to enjoy his remaining days by visiting old places.
9) Why had the old man planted his secret garden?
He planted his secret garden on a rich soil which is different from other land and that would give a better
flavour to taste of yams, tomatoes and potatoes.
Lesson No. 3 Dark they were, and Golden-Eyed
1) Why did Harry want to go back to the Earth?
Harry found the Martian climate dangerous so he wanted to go back to earth.
2) Why did he want to stay?
There was no way back to earth so he was bound to live there along with his family.
3) What climate did they face?
They had to face a very sever climate which totally changed them .The summer was very hot.
4)What was the condition of Bittering family on hearing the news of the war on Earth?
When they heard the news, they were unable to believe. They became much disturbed. Harry was lost in the
well of his fear.
5) What they want to grow?
They wanted to grow there vegetables and fruits of earth.z
6) What was the advice Harry gave to the people?
Harry advised the people to build a rocket to go back to earth because
the Martian climate was not suitable for them.
7) How dangerous can a Martian virus be?
A Martian virus can destroy them. It can change their appearance.
Lesson No. 4 Thank you, Mam
What was the time when the boy tried to snatch the purse of the woman?
It was about 11o clock at night when the boy tried to snatch the purse of the woman.
2) What happened to the boy when he tried to snatch the purse?
In this act the strap of the purse was broken, but the boy lost his balance and fell down.
3) What was the reaction of the woman?
First the woman kicked him then leaning down she gripped him tightly and rebuke him as well.
4) What was the conduct of the people when they saw the incident?
At that time two or three people passed. They stopped there and began to look the whole situation.
5) How did the boy look physically?
He was about fourteen or fifteen years old. He was frail and willow-wild.
6) What was the condition of the boy when the women gave him a few jerks?
When the woman gave him few jerks, he became helpless and did not struggle any more to get himself fee.
7) Why did the woman ask the boy to wash his face?
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The woman wanted to make him a good boy. She wanted to make him understand between the right and
wrong.
8) Why didnt the boy run from the house of the women?
The boy wanted the woman to trust on him. He did not want to be mistrusted now.
9) Why didnt the women watch the boy while preparing the dish?
The woman wanted to show that she trusted him. Therefore she did not watch him.
10) What was the nature of the womans job?
The woman worked in a hotel beauty shop .There used to visit different kind of woman like blonds, red
heads and Spanish.
Lesson No. 5 The Piece of String

1)Why did Manana accuse Hubert of picking the lost pocket-book?

Mr.Manana did not like Mr.Hubert. So, he falsely accuse that he saw Mr.Hubert picking up the pocket book.
2) What did the people think of Hubert when they heard the return of the pocketbook by some other
person?
They think that Mr.Hubert is a liar. Whatever the reason he gave, people were not willing to believe him.
3) Why did the George give the pocketbook to his employer?
George did not know how to read the pocket book .Therefore he gave it to his employer.
4) What did make Hubert shameful?
He was called a liar. This made him shameful.
5) Why did the people make fun of his innocence?
Hubert took the matter seriously and tried to prove himself innocence. So people make fun of him.
6) Why did Hubert keep claiming his innocence before his death?
He was innocent and could not tolerate the humiliation of being called a liar .Therefore he kept claiming his
innocence.
Lesson No. 6 The Reward
1) What was the subject discussed at the club? The subject discussed at the club was of opportunity and
determination.
2) What did Terbut think of Jorkens argument?
Terbut did not agree with Jorkens. He thought that only determination did not lead to success.
3) How did Jorkens convince that a man can become a skating champion of the Sahara?
He said man would make the money and would build the skating-rink in the Sahara and organized a
competition there. Hed be skating champion, if he gave all time to it.
4) What was the view point of the parents of Gorgios?
His parents thought that a man could not get success only due to his determination.
5) What were the arrangements made for the function of inauguration?
Great curtain of red and gold were hung along the walls. The high swings as well as hurdles were also
arranged.
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6) What were the feelings of Gorgios on the occasions?

He had a slightly sad expressions but he had achieved his object and was satisfied on his achievements.
7) Did Gorgios use any shortcut to achieve his ambition?
No, Gorgios did not use any short cut to achieve his ambition.
8) How long had Gorgios to stick to get his ambition achieved?
Gorgios had to stick to his ambition for more than sixty years and ultimately succeeded in it.

Lesson No. 7 The Use of Force

1) What was the condition of the parents on the arrival of the doctor?
They were nervous specially the mother.
2) What was the behaviour of the child with the doctor?
The child did not co-operate with the doctor, instead she resisted violently.
3) She had a fever for three days, hadnt she?
Yes, she had a fever for three days.
4) Did the girl change her expression when the doctor said, Does your throat hurt you?
No, she did not change her expressions at all.
5) Why did the doctor call the sick girl by her first name?
The doctor called the sick girl by her first name to make her trust him.
6) Did the sick girl promptly respond to the instruction of the doctor?
The sick girl did not respond to the instruction of the doctor.
7) Why did the parents rebuke her?
The child knocked down doctors glasses; on this act the parents rebuked her.
8) What was the threat of the doctor to the child if she did not show her throat?
The doctor threatened the girl that he would examine her by using force.
9) Why did she break the wooden blade?
The girl did not want the doctor to examine her throat. Therefore when doctor tried to do so, she broke the
wooden blade.
10) What was the condition of the tonsils of the sick girl?
Her both tonsils were covered with membrane. She had diphtheria.

Lesson No. 8 The Gulistan of Sadi

1) What was the advice given by Nushirvan to his people?
Nushirvan advised his people to be just and kind to others and eradicate the evil.
2) What was the remedy suggested by the physicians for the disease of the king?
The physician suggested that the disease of the king can be cured by mean of bile of a person who has
certain qualities.
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3) Why did the boy look to the sky and smile?

When the boy found the injustice of his parents, the Qazi and the king he looked toward the sky to pray to
God Almighty.
4) What should be the role of Qazi?
A Qazi should only fear God and he should do justice in any case.
5) Why did the king weep?
The king felt ashamed of his selfish behaviour. Therefore he could not control his tears.
6) How did the king recover?
The king feared from God and released the boy. God Almighty liked his good deed and gave him health.
Lesson No. 9 The Foolish Quack
1)What is a clump of tree?
A clump of tree is a group of growing trees.
2) What was stuck in camels throat?
A melon was stuck in its throat.
3) What did the quack pretend to cure?
The quack pretended to cure goitre.
4) What did the quack do with the old woman?
He tied up the womans throat with blanket, and struck the swollen part with much force.
5) What was the result of the cure?
The old woman was instantly died.
6) What was the punishment inflicted upon the quack by the villagers?
They compelled him to dig a grave for old woman. After it they beat him well and let him go.
7) For whom did the quack dig the grave?
The old womans grave was dug up by the foolish quack.
8) What did the quack do in the next village?
He again pretends that he is a great doctor and intends to cure an old man.
9) Why didnt the villagers let the old man get cured?
He talked of digging patients grave before treatment. So, they did not permit him to cure old man.
10) Why did the quack come back to the camel-men?
The quack came back to the camel men to learn the right way to cure goitre.
Lesson No. 10 A Mild Attack of Locusts
1) What are locusts?
A locust is an insect similar to the grasshopper that destroys crops and vegetables.
2) Why did the farmers throw wet leaves on fire?
They threw wet leaves on fire to make it acrid and black.
3) What was the desire of every farmer?
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Every farmer had a desire to see his farms free and safe from locusts.
4) Did Margaret know what to do to keep the locusts away?
No, she did not know what to do to keep the locusts away.
5) What was the condition of the trees?
All the trees were in a strange condition. They were clotted with insects and their boughs weighed to the
ground.
6) How did old Stephen treat the stray locust which he found on his shirt?
He split down with his thumbnail.
7) Are the hoppers different from the locusts?
When the locusts lay eggs, hoppers are born.
8) Did Margaret lose heart on the loss of crops?
No, Margaret did not lose heart on the loss of crops.
9) Why are the locusts compared with bad weather?
Locusts destroy crops like bad weather. Therefore locusts are compared with bad weather.
10) Why did the men eat their supper with good appetite?
They had done much struggle against locusts the whole day long. Therefore, they ate supper to satisfy their
appetite.

Lesson No. 11 I Have a Dream

1)What was the cause of Negroes discontentment?
They were hated, ignored and were treated as slaves in the society. This was the major cause of their
disappointment.
2) What are the qualities of the veterans of creative suffering?
They face hardships and sufferings with courage. They have no despair and work without being
disappointed.
3) What is the dream of Martin Luther King?
He has a dream that soon there will be no racism in United States of America. All men will be considered
equal. There will be rule of brother in all states.
4) What should be the faith of Negroes?
Their faith should be that unearned suffering is redemptive.
5) What was the necessity of pleading the case of the Negroes freedom?
Negroes were leading slavish life. They were being ignored. Therefore, it was necessary to plead the case.
6) What should be the criterion of judgement for a person?
A person should not be judged by the colour of his skin but by the content of his character.
7) Do the Negroes enjoy liberty in all the parts of their country?
No, the Negroes do not enjoy liberty in all the parts of their country.
8) From which part of country did the Negroes gather there?
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The Negroes gathered from Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Louisianan and the northern
cities.
9) Write down the song in your own words.
My country is a land of liberty. It is a land of the pilgrims pride and let the freedom ring from every side of
it.
10) What is the effect of the repetition of words?
The repetition of words has deep effect on human mind. It helps to understand the subject matter.
Lesson No. 12 The Gift of the Magi
1) How much did she save for Christmas?
She saved one dollar and eighty seven cent for Christmas.
2) Why did she feel proud in the beauty of her hair?
She had beautiful long brown hair which was liked by Jim. It almost made into a dress for her. Thats why
she felt pride.
3) Why did she sell her hair?
She wanted to buy a beautiful gift for Jim but she lacked money. Therefore, she sold her hair.
4) Why did Jim sell the gold watch?
Jim also wanted to buy a gift for Della but he had no money. So, he sold the gold watch.
5) Why did they want to exchange the gifts?
They had great love for each other. That is why they wanted to present a gift on Christmas to each other.
6) Why did she feel sad on losing her hair?
Della had deep love for her hair. Therefore, she felt sad on losing her hair.
7) Why did Jim not welcome her when he stepped in?
Jim sold his precious watch to buy combs for Della but her hair was gone. Having strange feeling, Jim could
not welcome her.
8) What did he bring out of his coat?
He brought out beautiful and costly combs from his coat.
9) How beautiful was the gold watch chain?
It was very simply made. It value was in its rich and pure material.
Lesson No. 13 God be Praised
1)What was alias Abuls full name?
His full name was Moulvi Abul Barkat.
2) What was his turban known as and where did it originally come from?
His turban was known as Mashadi Lungi and it originally came from Mashhad in Iran.
3) What did he always carry with him?
He always carried a walking stick, a sort of sceptre with bands of brass and gilt.
4) Describe Moulvi Abul appearance?
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Moulvi Abul had slightly bulging eyes. He wore silver rings and used fragrant oil for hair, and also wore a
turban.
5) How much did the Maulvi collect on every Eid?
Moulvi Abul collected 150 to 200 rupees on every Eid.
6) How much was distributed among the needy and the poor?
He distributed 40 to 50 rupees among the needy and the poor.
7) What was the name of his eldest daughter?
The name of his eldest daughter was Mehrun.
8) What was the name of the member of the District Board where the Maulvi lived?
His name was Chaudry Fatehdad.
9) What was the name of his wife?
The name of his wife was Zaibunnisa.
10) Write the name of the other two daughters? Their names are Zabda and Shamsun.

Lesson No. 14 Overcoat

1) What was the colour of the overcoat of the young man?
Its colour was brown.
2) How did he look like?
He was a well groomed young man. His hair was sleek and shiny. He was wearing a brown overcoat as well
as a green flat hat. A white silk scarf was knotted at his neck and had a polished cane in his one hands.
3) Why did the people come out on the Mall?
The people came out to seek comfort in pleasure and they wanted to amuse themselves in intense cold.
4) Who were the people wearing such dress and had come on the mall?
Most of the people were wearing overcoat which were of every kind from precious to rough khaki coat.
5) Why was the cat shivering?
The cat was shivering with cold.
6) Why did the driver of the truck speed away after the accident?
If the driver was caught, he would have been beaten and handed over to the police therefore, he sped away.
7) Who took the young man to the hospital?
The passersby loaded the young man in car and took him to a nearby hospital.
8) What kind of music was played in one of the restaurants?
An orchestra was playing in one of the restaurants.

Lesson No. 15 The Angel and the Author- and Others

1)At what point of journey in his dream did the author the throbbing sound of wings?
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When the writer reached at a point where nothing of this world remained visible, he heard behind him the
throbbing sound of wings.
2) What time of the year was it?
It was about fortnight after Christmas.
3) What does the author like about Christmas?
The most important thing the author likes about Christmas is that it makes everybody good.
4) Why are the noble deeds always a great joy for the author?
A man gets satisfaction, respect and glory due to his good deeds. That is why noble deeds are always a great
joy for the author.
BOOK -3
How you can attempt Reference to context Question?

Q. Explain with Reference to context (05)

(02)Reference: These lines have been taken from the poem,________written by_________.

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(02)Explanation:--------------is a great poet. In this poem poet tells us about the beauty of----------This poem
is a master piece of his poetic work. In this poem he tells us about the importance of
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It is an excellent poem. It is full of meanings. The language of the poem is very simple and charming. It is
full of pictorial qualities. It deeply affects human mind and soul. The main idea is about -----------------

Context of all poems

1-The Rain
In this poet the poet draws a lovely picture of rain, a great phenomena of natural beauty. He hears the voices
of the leaves which are drinking water of rain. He hears sweet voices of rain falling. He feels a joyful
musicality when the drops of water fall on the green leaves. He says that the poor man sitting under the tree
has nothing except the shelter of leaves and is shivering with cold. He describes a true picture of poors life
that he cannot enjoy the rain as well as the sweet and lovely songs of drop falling on the green and
fresh leaves.
2-Night Mail
In this poem the poet narrates his experience of a long journey in a railway coach which brings postal orders,
letters and cheques. It also brings gifts for the people from all around. It brings letters for the rich and the
poor, the shop keepers and the other people. It brings all type of letters. It runs swiftly and steadily.
It climbs up and down and passes through meadows, cotton fields and barren lands. Whether it is ascent or is
a sloping descent, it always comes on time.

3- Loveliest of the tree the Cherry Now.

The poet says that the tree of cherry is extra-ordinary charming. He is sad because he thinks, life is short to
relish it. Even fifty years are not enough to enjoy it fully. Cherry is the sweetest symbol of natural charm. It
is a symbol of life which brings pleas\
ure and contentment. The poet depicts cherry as a character. It performs various functions as it hangs, stands
and wears. The poet says that cherry is a source of joy.
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4-Where are you going?

The poem is written in a dialogue form. Two imaginary persons personified as Reader and Rider talk to each
other. The Rider is a bold, courageous and ambitious person. He has high volition to step forward crossing
all types of obstacles in his way. The Reader tells him that the valley beyond is full of hardships and
sufferings. Actually he is discouraging him from going beyond. And man should not lose heart to
see horror and fear in the way. He has to move with profound struggle and unshakable courage and
confidence.
5-In the Street of Fruit Stalls
This is indeed a symbolic poem. It utters the fact that the worlds peace and tranquility is threatened with
war, misery, poverty and exploitation. Despite all these crushing factors, mans affection for happiness and
joy is still alive. The little kids enjoy the sweet shower of juice and forget all miseries around them. The poet
has very beautifully used the words like a dark dew, Cannon balls, dark children, The dark street
and a coin to spend. These all words indicate the miseries and suffering prevailing in the world.
6-Sindhi Women
This is actually a tribute to work. The poem tells a fact that work keeps man strong, healthy and vigilant.
The person who does not work soon becomes unhealthy, lazy and indolent. This poem gives a very realistic
pictures of the slum of Karachi in a few words. The poet admires and appreciates the working woman who
has practically turned her work into art. The woman walks softly with the delicacy and rhythm of a
dancers feet.
7-Times
This poem is written about the undeniable significance of times in human life. The poet wants to expose that
everything happens at a specific time. Everything revolves around time. Nothing happens after or before
specific time. The poet believes that a man is of course, a slave of time. His days and nights and months and
years are captured in the clutches of time. One cannot be liberated from unbreakable net of time. This is the
basic and sole message for what the poet has written this poem.
8-Ozymandia
The main idea behind this is that pride hath a fall. The poet utters that success and achievement make a
man proud. He goes at that height where he thinks that he has toppled the world. He thinks that his all
successes and achievements are only the result of his own power and knowledge. He becomes proud and
begins to dwell in the circle of vanity and self-praise.
9-The Feed
This poem The Feed is written to throw light on the love of mother which is doubtless and undeniable.
Mother may be human, bird mammal or insects, but it has only one name: mother. In this poem we find a
mother feeding her ten young ones, one by one, and grain by grain. She never feels tiresome. She feels
happy to feed her children. A loving sparrow mother joins beak by beak as she feeds the time ones. The little
sparrows also keep on looking at their mother.
10-The Hollow Men
Poet believes that modern man does not have natural and pure qualities. In this age of machine he is just an
artificial, fake, baseless and hollow figure. A modern man has been deprived of critical and reformative
thoughts. He speaks but without real message. The life of modern man has been deprived of enthusiasm and
real zest. Their life is lack of beauty and color. He has been deprived of his glory and self-respect. He is too
cold and frozen. He is soulless and has a dead conscience. He seems to be walking soul but in fact, he is not
alive in the real sense. He is a stuffed man.
11-Leisure
In this Poem Leisure, the Poet W. H. Davies exposes the tragic condition of modern man. He has no time
to pass some moments in the cradle of nature. If we have no free time to enjoy the nature, we are unlucky.
The poet urges the modern man that material pursuits have not brought pleasures for them.
12-Rubaiyat
In this poem Rubaiyat, Iqbal has addressed the Muslims. He is of the view that the man in the modern
era lacks faith, Modern people are selfish and they are running after worldly things. They have spoiled their
religious, cultural and social values. They are completely destroyed and drowned in the river of ignorance
and disbelief. Faith is a basic thing which keeps the men on the right path. A faithless and dispersing person,
is actually a slave of temptations and worldly gains. The poet is of the view that we need to have the faith
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like Hazrat Ibrahim (P.B.U.H). Hazrat Ibrahim (P.B.U.H) was thrown in the fire but he was saved by his
faith.
13-A Tale of Two Cities
The poet says that Hiroshima and Nagasaki were totally destroyed in a moment by the sudden atomic attacks
of America. Everything was burnt and the people were mercilessly killed. Nobody could see
that dreadful destruction. Nobody came to share their pains and sufferings. No one came to rescue them. All
was done by a cruel nation with its wild passions. They did not care for human rights. They ignored the
basic norms of humanity. But the victims were great. They had courage and confidence to regain their glory.
They worked hard to be strong. As a result of their will power and full determination, they stood on
the map of the world as an economically strong and unconquerable nation.
14-My Neighbour Friend Breathing his Last!
The central idea of the poem is death. The death of a friend in neighborhood frightens the poet. He is too
much worried and afraid. He is afraid of his own death. He is sad on the death of his friend who will never
meet him again. The poet is aware of the fact that life is a journey and its destination is death. Bullah is
in loss without love of God. He cannot live without his love in this world and life hereafter.
15-He Came to Know Himself
Sachal Sarmast is actually a Sindhi poet .He gives an idea of love of God. He mentions
the extraordinary significance of love of God. He gives reference to a mystic experience of a saint, Mansur.
He was in deep love of God and his experience of love was so intimate and unusual that he even went to say,
I am God. His, this statement was totally opposed to the teachings of Islam. He became mad in his
experience and his thinking moved to a quite wrong side. Therefore he was sentenced to death. The poet has
given Mansur as a reference to strengthen his own idea of love of God. However, the real massage of the
poem is love for the creator.
16-Gods Attributes,
The poem reveals the significance of Gods Attributes for human beings. The poet believes that these
attributes are not just titles. Indeed, they can contribute a lot in developing human character. The poet
believes that if we have a strong faith that God is All Seeing All Hearing and All knowing we will
think hundred times before doing an evil deed or using foul and objectionable language. All these attributes
of God create fear in human mind to forbid from committing sins and vices.
17-The Delight Song
This love and close relation with natural beauty lead the poet to form relationship with the earthly objects
and creatures. His thinking and attitude make him happy and alive. This poem is about happiness. The poet
says that when man is happy, everything looks him happy. When man is glad, he finds delight and pleasure
in everything.
18-Love An Essence of All Religions
In this poem the poet throws light on the importance of love. Love has a mysterious power in itself. Love
changes everything. Love has miraculous effect on everything. Love has its tremendous effects on
everything.
19-A Man of Words and Not of Deeds
In this poem A man of words and not of deeds the poet throws light on the life of an impractical man. He
is a man of words not of deeds. A man who just talks and does nothing is like a wild weed that is useless and
fruitless. He is like a snow in winter that is not beneficial for living things. Only practical men
are successful and wise. Because ,they practically strive to win the race of life.
20-In Broken Images
The fact that the poem is written as a comparison between two minds will entice the reader to understand
the two major thought processes that decide the nature of an individual.
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SHORT ANSWERS POEMS

1. How can a rainy day be enjoyed?

Ans. It can be enjoyed in different ways e.g., we can enjoy rain-noise as a music, Playing in the rain and
eating different dishes etc.
2. What does Night Mail bring?
Ans. It brings letters of different people.
3. What are the feelings of the poet standing in the dark?
Ans. He is disappointed because there is threat of war, misery and poverty.
4. Why has the poet used 'cannon balls' to describe the fruits?
Ans. He has done so because both are round in shape.
5. What did the reader tell the rider about the valley?
Ans. He tells him that the valley is fatal.
6. What did the poet reflect when he saw the woman?
Ans. He reflected, "They stand most straight who learn to walk beneath a weight".
7. What kind of a picture of Karachi slums do we get after reading the poem?
Ans. Karachi slums are dirty and untidy.
8. What did the traveler see in the desert?
Ans. He saw a broken statue of a king, Ozymandias.
9. Who was Ozymandias?
Ans. He was a proud king of Greece.
10. What does the sparrow hold in her beak?
Ans. She is holding a grain of millet.
11. How many young ones are to be fed?
Ans. There are ten young ones to be fed.
12. What has the poet described in the poem, "The Feed"?
Ans. He has described the love of a mother for her young one.
13. Why does the poet call the modern men as hollow men?
Ans. It is because modern men have no wisdom, and have given up all moral norms.
14. Who was Abraham (A.S)?
Ans. He (A.S.) was the prophet of God.
15. What is worse than slavery?
Ans. To have no faith is worse than slavery.
16. Who cannot compete with the civilization of Makkah?
Ans. The Europeans cannot compete it.
17. What has made the efforts of Muslims fruitless?
Ans. It is the lack of love for humanity.
18. Why do the people look powerless and helpless?
Ans. It is because thousands of people are dead and there is no one to help them.
19. Under what circumstances the victims had to pass through?
Ans. They had to pass through very bad, crushing and pitiable circumstances.
20. Describe the scene of devastation in the poem "A Tale of Two Cities".
Ans. Thousands of people were dead. Everything was destroyed. Nothing was left.
21. What is the moral of the poem, "A Tale of Two Cities"?
Ans. It is that humans should avoid wars and live peacefully.
22. When does a person remember God?
Ans. He remembers God when he loves Him or he is about to die.
23. What is the effect of death scene?
Ans. It makes others aware of the fact that sooner or later, everyone is to die.
24. Why does a person feel helpless on the death of a friend?
Ans. He feels helpless because he cannot avert the laws of nature.
25. Without whose love Bullah is in loss?
Ans. Without God's love, Bullah is in loss.
26. What makes one entangled in love?
Ans. It is beauty and attraction.
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27. Why did Mansur mount the gallows?

Ans. He mounted the gallows for the love of his beloved, God.
28. How many attributes of God are mentioned in the poem, "God's attributes"?
Ans. Three attributes of God are mentioned: Seeing, Hearing and Knowing.
29. What are the effects of the attributes of God?
Ans. These are effective for character building.
30. Why does a person question his senses when the fact fail him?
Ans. He questions his senses because he becomes doubtful about them.

Plays -1 : Heat Lightning

Heat Lighting

Qno 1: Why couldnt the girl describe the killer?

Ans: She could not describe the killer because in the dark she had not seen his face clearly.

Qno2:Whatwerethecircumstances thatforcedherto leavehercar?

Ans: She left the car because it had run out of the gas.

Qno3:Whatwas theconditionof theweather?

Ans: It was stormy weather with thunder and lightning at the sky.

Qno4:Howdid thesecondman accusethefirstmanof lying?

Ans: The first man was lying that there was no other person in the room. On the other hand, the second man had seen a girl
through the glass of the window. Therefore, the second man accused the first man of lying.

Qno 5: Did the girl become suspicious of the first man as the play progress?
Ans: No, the girl did not become suspicious of the first man as the play progress.

Qno 6: What is the impression of her about the second man?

Ans: She thought that the second man was the real killer. Therefore, she kept herself away from the second man.

Qno 7: Why didnt she accompany the second man?

Ans: She did not accompany him because she thought that the second man was the killer.

Visit to a Small Planet

Qno1:Howdoes Kretonprovehis extraordinarypowers?
Ans: He can read peoples mind. His ship has no instrument and he says that he is immortal.

Qno 2: What is the purpose of the visit of Kreton?

Ans: Earth is Kretons subject of interest. He has all the information about it and he wants to take hold of the planet.

Qno 3: How much more advanced is the civilization of Kreton than that of earth?
Ans: Their civilization is much more advanced than that of earth.
Qno4:Can thepeopleof earthcompetewith thepeopleof Kreton?
Ans: No, they cannot compete because they are much more advanced scientifically and emotionally.

Qno5:How muchdamagingisviolenceinlife?
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Ans: It brings dejection and sorrows in the society. It makes people fearful and stops them from enjoying the happy moments
of their life.

Qno 6: What type of life do you foresee in the year 5000?

Ans: If the scientific progress continues with the current pace we would be more advanced as that of Kretons people. We
would read minds and control the space.

Qno7:How muchimpressivewas themorals of Kreton?

Ans: He was not emotional and took every decision with patience. He was tolerant, loving and courteous.

Qno 8: What is the role of General Powers in the play?

Ans: He is the member of National Guard. He is fearful from Kreton and considers him a threat for his country. But Kreton
and other people do not like his rude behavior.

Qno 9: What is the theme of the study of Kreton?

Ans: Knowing about the people of earth and their civilization is the theme of the study of Kreton.

Qno10:HowdoesKreton impress General Powers?

Ans: Kreton reads his mind and tells him that he is thinking about his promotion. And when Generals troops go to destroy the
ship he draws an invisible wall around his ship. These tricks impressed Power well.

The Oyster and the Pearl

Qno1:Wheredoes theplaytakeplace?
Ans: It takes place in Harrys shop in OK-by-the. Sea, California, population 909.
Qno 2: Why is Harry sitting in barbers chair?
Ans: Harry is having his haircut, therefore, he is sitting in the barbers chair.
Qno 3: According to Harry how one can bring merriments to the tired old human hearts?
Ans: Harry thinks that one can bring merriments to the tired old hearts by composing a symphony, painting a picture, writing a
book or inventing a philosophy.
Qno 4: What is Harrys philosophy?
Ans: His philosophy is the take-it-easy way.
Qno5:How muchdidHarrypayforhisbarbersshop?Howlonghas Harry been inOK-by-the-Sea?
Ans: He bought the shop in 75 dollars. He has been living in O.K-by-the-Sea for twenty-four years.
Qno6:How manybarbers aretherein O.K-by-the-sea?
Ans: Except Harry, there is no other barber in O.K-by-the-sea?
Qno7:How muchdoesHarrychargeforthehaircut?
Ans: He charges one dollar for the haircut but he often takes half or a quarter.
Qno8:Whereis Clay going?
Ans: He is going to the beach to find something special.
Qno9:WhydoesClayneed money?
Ans: He needs money to bring his father back. He also wants to give a gift to his mother.
Qno 10: What has happened to Clays father?
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Ans: Clays father is a poor man and he cannot fulfill the basic needs of his children. Therefore, he has left the house and has
gone to Salinas to earn money.
Qno 11: What has Clay put in the local paper?
Ans: In his ad Clay requests his father to return home. His family is missing him a lot.
Qno12:WhoisMiss McCutcheon?Howdoesshefellaboutherjob?
Ans: She is a new teacher at the school of O.K.-by-the-Sea. She is unhappy about her job because
the children do not take her seriously.
Qno13:WhatisMiss McCutcheonlookingfor?Howdoesshefeelaboutthechildren of the town?
Ans : She is looking for the children to examine their interests and habits. She does not feel good about the children of the town
because they are careless and do not take her seriously.
Qno 14: What does Harry advise her to do?
Ans: He advises her to go back to San Francisco. He also asks her to marry a young man.
Qno15:Whatkind ofhaircutdoes Miss McCutcheonwant?
Ans: She wants poodle haircut.
Qno 16: Can Harry give a poodle haircut?
Ans: No, he cannot give a poodle haircut.
Qno17:Whatdoes Miss McCutcheon thinkthatapoodlehaircutwilldoforher appearance?
Ans: She wants to change her appearance by poodle haircut. She thinks that this haircut will make her simple and plain.
Qno18:WherehasClarkLarrabeebeen?HowdoeshegettoO.K.-by-the-sea?
Ans: He is working in Salinas. He comes to O.K.-by-the-sea by truck.
Qno19:What does Clark give Harry? For what purpose?
Ans: Clark gives Harry thirty dollars to give them to Clay so that Clay could give the money to his mother.
Qno 20: How far is it to Hollywood from O.K.-by-the-sea?
Ans: Hollywood is about two hundred miles away from O.K.-by-the-sea.
Qno21:Whatworkdoes themando?
Ans: He is a writer.
Qno 22: What did Clay find near black rock?
Ans: He found one oyster near a black rock.
Qno 23: What does Clay believe in the oyster? How much is it worth?
Ans: Clay believes that there is a pearl in the oyster worth of two to three hundred dollars.
Qno 24: Does Miss McCutcheon believe that there is a big pearl in the oyster?
Ans: No, she does not believe that there is a big pearl in the oyster?
Qno25:Whydoes Miss McCutcheonhavea chairwith threelegs?
Ans: Like many other people she has brought this chair from the beach. She does not mean to use it.
Qno 26: What kind of judge is Judge Applegarth?
Ans: He is dogs judge.
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Qno 27: What year is it?

Ans: It is 1953.
Qno 26: What does Greely have in a bottle?
Ans: He has sea water in the bottle.
Qno29:Whosuggests thattheyshouldopen theoyster?
Ans: Miss McCutcheon suggests that they should open the oyster.
Qno30:WhydotheywantWozzeck to come?
Ans: Wozzeck is a watch repairer, therefore, they think that he can open the oyster without damaging its pearl.
Qno31;HowdoesGharrydescribetheinhabitants ofO.K.-by-the-sea?
Ans: Harry says that poor families live in the town. Every family has garden and children. They do not have jobs and earn their
living mostly by selling vegetables and eggs. A few get the pension.
Qno32:HowdoesMiss McCutcheonviewHarrysthinkingaboutthepearlin theoyster?
Ans: She thinks that Harry is encouraging people to tell a lie. But at the end, Harry tells her that he is doing all this only to help
Clay.
Qno33:Whydoes judgethinkthatMiss McCutcheonwill notlasta teacher? Whatkind of teacherdoeshethinkheneeded?
Ans: He favors an old experienced teacher to teach and control the children.
Qno 34: What is Applegarth complain about the sea?
Ans: He complains that the quality of stuff washed up by sea is not good.
Qno35:Whatkind ofgadgetdoes thewriterdescribe?
Ans: He says that it is like a safety razor and with its help anyone can have his haircut.
Qno36:Whobuys theoyster?How muchdoeshepay?
Ans: The writer buys the oyster for three hundred dollars.
Qno 37: Does the writer open the oyster? Why not?
Ans: He does not open the oyster.
Qno 38: Why does Clark Larrabee return?
Ans: After reading the ad in the newspaper he realizes the worries of his family and decides to return his home.
Qno39:Whatdoes thewriterdowith theoyster?
Ans: The writer turns it in his fingers and watches it carefully. After that, he puts it into his pocket.

Moral Stories
Moral stories are those that are read at childhood, when the soul is pure and clear, and remembered for the
rest of our lives. They are also passed on to generations. It is difficult to find out origin of different moral
stories, as they are found in different countries. But most of the stories are said to be originate from Aesop,
hence they are also known as Aesops tales. Children's moral stories help children remember lessons and
virtues that they will use in everyday life. These stories offer simple messages that explain the rights and
wrongs of each character's actions. -------------------------------------------" teaches the importance of -----------
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1- Multi story for weak students.
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One day a hunter went out to catch birds. He spread out a net on the ground. He put rice all over the net.
Then he hid in a bush nearby. Soon some pigeons came flying by. They saw the rice. They did not see the
net. They flew to the ground. They began to eat the rice. The hunter in the bush saw the pigeons eating the
rice. He pulled the string of the net. The pigeons were caught in the net. The pigeons had a leader. He said to
the pigeons, We are caught in a hunters net. Dont get afraid. Do what I say. Then you will be saved. We
will do what you say, said all the pigeons. Fly together up in the sky, said the leader. All the pigeons flew
up. They took the net off the ground. The hunter ran after them. But he could not catch them. The leader
said, We have got away from the hunter. But we have not got away from the net. Let us go to our friend, the
mouse. He will help us. They flew down to the ground. They found the mouse in his hole. The leader said,
Friend mouse, will you help us?Most gladly! said the mouse. With his sharp teeth he cut through the net.
He set all the pigeons free.

Moral: 1-Unit is Strength. 2-Try Try again. 3-God helps those who help themselves.
4-where there is will there is away.

2-Grapes are sour

Once a fox was very hungry. He could not get anything to eat for a long time. He strolled in search of food.
He wandered all along the jungle but his efforts were in vain. There was a garden near the forest. She went
there in search of food.
There he saw bunches of fine, ripe grapes hanging from a vine. His mouth began to water. He wanted to eat
them. So he jumped again and again, to reach them, but in vain. The grapes were hanging too high for him
to get at them.
At last he gave up the attempt and went away saying, "The grapes are sour. If I eat them, they can harm me."
Moral: Grapes are sour.

3-The Slave and the Lion Short Story

A rich man had a slave. The man was very cruel to him. So the slave became sick of his cruel treatment. He
decided to run away from his master.
He got a chance and ran away to a forest. There he hid himself in a cave. As he lay there thinking, he heard
the groaning of the lion. He was frightened. As the lion came near, he saw that he was limping. The lion
approached the slave and held out his paw.
The slave saw that his paw was swollen and a thorn was stuck in it. The slave drew out the thorn very
gently. The lion was relieved of pain and went away. Afterwards they became friends.
By chance the slave was arrested by his master's men. He was brought to his master who ordered his men to
put him before a hungry lion. The day for punishment was fixed.
The people of the town were invited to see the wonderful fight. The lion was freed from the cage to pounce
upon the slave when he recognized him.
He now advanced slowly towards him and began to lick his hands out of love. It was the same lion, his
friend. The slave too, patted him. It was a wonderful sight for the people. The lion was given to him as a
reward. The slave was set free.
Moral: Kindness is always rewarded .Do good Have good

4-King Bruce and the Spider Short Story

There was a king in Scotland. His name was Robert Bruce. He fought many battles and won them. But once
he was badly defeated.
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He ran away from the battle field to save his life. He took shelter in a cave where he hid himself. He was
immersed in deep sorrow and out of disappointment he gave up all hope and struggle.
But one day he saw a spider in that cave. It was trying to reach the roof of the cave where it had a cobweb. It
made six attempts to reach its web but every time it slipped down.
Now the king got interested and watched the spider carefully. He was astonished to see that spider did not
lose heart but continued its efforts to reach up at the top. At the seventh attempt the spider was successful in
its attempt of reaching its web.
This incident boosted up the spirit of King Bruce. He gained new strength and fresh courage. He gathered
his forces and fought another battle.
This time he fought with new vigour and enthusiasm and was ultimately successful in making his country
free.
Moral: Try, try, and try again.
5-Short Story for Kids: "Tit For Tat"
There lived in a forest a crane and a fox. They were good friends. They used to kill small creatures and
shared the food together.
One day the crane invited the fox to his house for dinner. The fox did hardly eat anything during the day,
because he thought that his friend must have arranged for a good feast. But when the food was served by the
crane, the fox found that it was inside a narrow-necked jar, from which the fox could not lick to taste the
food. He sat idly there, while the crane sucked it by inserting his long neck and beak.
After the dinner, the crane asked the fox, "Friend, how did you enjoy the dinner?"
The fox suppressed his great anger, and smilingly said, "Oh, it was really a fine dinner!"
Next day the fox invited the crane to his house for dinner. The crane thought that he was not a fool like his
friend. He would eat all the food to be given to him by the fox. He also did not take much food during the
day to retain good appetite, and went early in the evening to the fox's house.
The fox received his friend cordially and offered him soup in a plate. The crane did not know how to eat the
soup from a flat plate. The fox licked the soup from his own plate in a moment, while the crane sat idly to
watch the fox eating the soup.
After the dinner, the fox asked the crane, "Friend, how did you enjoy the dinner?"
The crane replied, "Oh, it was fine! I really enjoyed it."
The crane cursed the sly fox from his heart, as he served him in the same way as he had himself served the
fox. The hungry crane had to return home in an angry mood.

6-Moral Lesson: A stitch in time saves nine.

Once upon a time a merchant earned a large sum of money by selling his goods. He had to go a long way to
reach home. He went to an inn to get his horse. The stable men brought out his horse and said, Sir, your
horse has lost a shoe nail. You better wait and have it put in. The merchant said, Sorry! I have no time
now. Moreover, one nail more or less in shoe does not matter much. Saying so, he got on his horse and
galloped it towards his destination.

After some time, another nail from the shoe of the horse came off. The horse began to limp. Being in a
hurry, the merchant did not stop to repair the damage. After some time, the horse began to stagger. Very
soon darkness of the night prevailed everywhere. This further decreased the speed of the horse.
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The darkness was falling. He was getting late. At last he got down and led the horse. In the meantime, a
gang of robbers appeared from the forest. The merchant could not speed away his horse and save his money.
He was at the mercy of the looters. They thrashed him thoroughly and snatched his money. The merchant
returned home with a lame horse and empty pocket. His carelessness had cost a heavy price.

Moral Lesson: A stitch in time saves nine.

7-AS YOU SOW, SO SHALL YOU REAP./Greed is curse.
Once three friends set out on long journey. On the way they found a bag full of gold. They decided to divide
the gold equally among themselves. In fact, each wanted to have the whole of it. They felt hungry. One of
them went to a nearby village to fetch food. He mixed some poison in the food. In his absence, the other two
had decided to kill him on his return, So when he returned he was put to death. The other two ate the
poisoned food and died on the spot.
8-All that glitters is not gold.
Once a stag was drinking water in a pool. He saw the reflection of his horns in the water. He felt proud.
When he saw the reflection of his legs, he felt ashamed. Just then, he heard the barking of a hunter's dogs.
He ran away as fast as he could. His thin legs helped him to escape. He realized that his ugly-looking legs
were his real friends. Soon his beautiful horns proved an enemy to him. They got entangled in a bush. He
tried his best to release himself. But he could not succeed. The dogs reached there. They killed him.
Moral: All that glitters is not gold.

Most important applications 1st year class

1- Application for Change of Subjects.

The Principal,
Berki Degree College,
Ellah Abad,
A.B.C.

Subject: Application for Change of Subjects.

Respected Sir,

Most respectfully, I beg a leave to state that I am student of 1st year medical group at your college. Now, I
find Bio a difficult subject. I want to replace medical group with non-medical group. I am interested in
mathematics. I shall be very thankful to for this act of kindness. Thanks in anticipation.

Yours Obediently,
X.Y.Z.

Application No 02

The Principal,
Berki Degree College,
Ellah Abad,
A.B.C.
Subject: Application for Condoning the shortage of lectures.
Respected Sir,

Most respectfully, I beg a leave to state that I have attended short lectures in the period of English.
Therefore, I am not allowed sit in the final examination. I was ill, therefore, I could not attend my classes. I
sent my application but unfortunately it could not reach you. Now, I am fine. I will not be absent from my
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classes. I request you to condone the shortage of my lectures. I will be very thankful to you if you favour
me. Thanks in anticipation.

Yours Obediently,
X.Y.Z.
Applicaion No: 03

The Principal,
Berki Degree College,
Ellah Abad,
A.B.C.
Subject: Application for Full fee-concession.
Sir,
Most respectfully, I beg a leave to state that I am student of 1st year class at your college. I am son of a poor
father. He cannot bear my educational expenditure. I fear that i will leave my education. I found of
education. My attendance is 100%. My educational performance is praise-worthily. I request you give me
full fee-concession. I shall be very thankful to you for this act of kindness. Thanks in anticipation.

Yours Obediently,
X.Y.Z.
Application No 04

The Principal,
Berki Degree College,
Ellah Abad,
A.B.C.
Subject: Application for Remission of fine.
Respected Sir,
Most respectfully, I beg a leave to state that I am student of 1st year class at your college. I am fined Rs
200/- due to absence in English class. I was ill. I sent my application. But it could not reach you. I cannot
pay my fine. I request you remit my fine. I shall be very thankfull to you for this favour. Thanks in
anticipation.

Yours Obediently,
X.Y.Z.

Applicatio No 05
The Principal,
Berki Degree College,
Ellah Abad,
A.B.C.
Subject: Application for apologizing for misconduct/misbehavior.
Respected Sir,
Most respectfully, I beg a leave to state that I am student of 1st year class at your college. I admit that I have
misbehaved in my class of Economics. My class teacher has already repoted the metter to you. My teacher
has also brought full detail of the facts to your notice about this. I apologize for this misconduct. I apologize
to you as well as to my teacher of Economics. I promise that I will never repeat such an act in future. Please,
accept my apology. I shall be very thankfull to tou for this favour. Thanks in anticipation.

Yours Obediently,
X.Y.Z.
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Application No 06
The Principal,
Berki Degree College,
Ellah Abad,
A.B.C.
Subject: Application for Re-admission.
Respected Sir,
Most respectfully, I beg a leave to state that I am student of 1st year class at your college. I am struck off
from the class of English due absence. I was ill. I sent my application. But application could not reach you.
Now, I am fine and I will attend all my classes regularly. I request you to re-admit me. I shall be very
thankful to you for this favor. Thanks in anticipation.

Yours Obediently,
X.Y.Z.
Application No 07

The Principal,

Berki Degree College ,

Ellah Abad,

A.B.C.

Subject: Application for Testimonials or Character certificate.

Respected Sir,

Most respectfully, I beg a leave to sate that I have passed F.S.E at your college in first division. Now, I want
to get admission in university. I need character certificate to get admission. I have written certain particulars
about my character on piece of paper attached to this application. I request you to grant me character
certificate. I shall be very thankful to you for this favour. Thanks in anticipation.

Yours Obediently,

X.Y.Z.

Application No 08

The Principal,

Berki Degree College ,

Ellah Abad,

A.B.C.

Subject: Application for Leave on account of illness.

Respected Sir,

Most respectfully, I beg a leave to state that I am student of 1st year class at you college. I have been
suffering from fever for the last five days. I have been admitted in the hospital. The doctor has suggested me
bed-rest for a week. I have cannot attend my college for 15 days. I request you to grant me leave for 15 days.
I shall be very thankful to you for this favour. Thanks in anticipation.

Yours Obediently,
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X.Y.Z.

Pair of words
Accept- I accept your proposal. Except-All were present except Ali.

Access-I have no access to him. Excess-Excess of everything is bad.

Advice- He gave me a piece of advice. Advise -I advise you to work hard.

Altar- A goat was brought to the altar. Alter- I cannot alter my decision

Angel- I saw an angel last night. Angle- A triangle has three angles.

Bale- He bought two bales of cotton. Bail-He was released on bail.

Bare- He went out bare footed. Bear- I saw a bear in the forest.

Berth- The berth of the car is comfortable. Birth- What is your date of birth?

Break- Do not break this cup. Brake- The brake of my car is out of work.

Cattle- The cattle are grazing in the field. Kettle- Please put the kettle on the fire.

Cell- He was thrown in a cell. Sell- He sells books.

Course- our English course is difficult. Coarse- Do not wear coarse clothes.

Dear- He is dear to me. Deer- I saw a deer in the zoo.

Diary- Where is your diary book? Dairy- He is the owner of a dairy farm.

Dew- Dew drops look like pearls. Due- I cannot come to school due to fever.

Die- He died of fever. Dye- Please dye my coat.

Dose- Give me a dose of medicine. Doze- He was dozing in the class.

Dual- This is a dual plastic sheet. Duel-They fought a duel.

Fare- What is railway fare from here to Lahore? Fair- He went to a fair.

Feet- I have two feet. Feat- We saw many feats in the fair.
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Flour- He is the owner of a flour mill. Floor- Do not spite on the floor.

Idol- He is idol worshipper. Idle- He is idle and lazy.

Later- I will come later. Letter- He writes a letter.

Lion- I saw a lion. Loin- He has a thin loin.

Liar- He is a liar boy. Lawyer- My father is a lawyer.

Male- We have no male member. Mail- Please send him this letter by mail.

Marry- She married a doctor. Merry- They are making merry.

Meat- We eat meat. Meet- I will meet you soon.

Piece- Give me a piece of meat. Peace- We should live with peace.

Pray- We should pray to God. Prey- The hawk is a bird of prey.

Pore- There are many pores in our body. Pour- Pour some water in this jug.

Principal- our principal is an honest man. Principle- He is a man of principles.

Profit- Profit and lose go side by side. Prophet- Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is our prophet.

Quiet- Please keep quiet. Quite- I am quite well.

Rain- It is raining. Reign- Reign of Akbar was good.

Right- Tick the right answers. Write- He writes a letter.

Root- This tree has long roots. Route- This is a short route to the school.

Sail- The ship sails in the sea. Sale- This house is for sale.

Story- It is an interesting story. Storey- This building has one storey.

Tale- This is an Interesting tale. Tail- Dog has a long tail.

Teem- This forest teems with birds. Team- Our team won the match.

Waste- Do not waste your time. Waist- He has a thin waist.

Way- This is a short way to the school. Weigh- He weighs 500 pounds.

Weak- He is very weak and thin. Week- I will come next week.