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Showing posts with label English Notes X. Show all posts

28 September 2014

The Man Who Wins - Question Answers - English 10th

The Man Who Wins - Question Answers - English 10th

Question Answers from Chapter No 26 "The Man Who Wins" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

The Man Who Wins - Summary and Central Idea - English 10th

The Man Who Wins - Summary and Central Idea - English 10th

Summary and Central Idea from Chapter No 26 "The Man Who Wins" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

Summary

We can win all the battles of life with our will. One should be confident and optimistic to achieve high aims in life. If we lose hope, we are defeated. The man who wins is the man who thinks he can. Therefore, one should always be confident and optimistic to be successful in life. A positive approach to life makes us unbeatable in every field of life.

Central Idea

Confidence and a strong will are necessary for success. Where there is a will, there is a way. A strong will is the key to success.

The Customs Of Various Regions Of Pakistan - Question Answers - English 10th

The Customs Of Various Regions Of Pakistan - Question Answers - English 10th

Question Answers from Chapter No 25 "The Customs Of Various Regions Of Pakistan" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

The Customs of Various Regions of Pakistan - Summary - English 10th

The Customs Of Various Regions Of Pakistan - Summary - English 10th

Summary from Chapter No 25 "The Customs Of Various Regions Of Pakistan" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

There are a variety of customs of the people of various regions of our country. The Pathans are sturdy and brave. Their favourite food is meat. They announce the birth of a son by rifle shots. Their marriages are arranged by their parents. The Punjab is the centre of culture and a seat of learning. Various crafts of Punjab are famous all over the country. Girls dance Luddi and men, Bhangra to express their joy on weddings. The Balochis lead a simple life. Balochi women wear most of their jwellery all the time. The folk music of Sindh is very melodious. Aighoza and Ek Tara are their popular musical instruments. Sindhi embroidery is famous all over Pakistan.

There’s A Good Time Coming - Question Answers - English 10th

There’s A Good Time Coming - Question Answers - English 10th

Question Answers from Chapter No 24 "There’s A Good Time Coming" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

There’s A Good Time Coming - Summary and Central Idea - English 10th

There’s A Good Time Coming - Summary and Central Idea - English 10th

Summary and Central Idea from Chapter No 24 "There’s A Good Time Coming" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

Summary

The wars will come to an end. The injustice will vanish from this world. People will be civilized and educated. There will be happiness all around the world. However, everyone will have to contribute to making the world a peaceful place to live in. It will take some time. There is a good time coming. The poet is optimistic about it. He urges to work for it and to wait for it patiently.

Central Idea

The world is going to be a peaceful and happy place to live in. There will be no wars, no injustice, and no fear. Happiness will prevail in the world.

27 September 2014

Making A Summary - Question Answers - English 10th

Making A Summary - Question Answers - English 10th

Question Answers from Chapter No 23 "Making A Summary" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

Making A Summary - Summary - English 10th

Making A Summary - Summary - English 10th

Summary from Chapter No 23 "Making A Summary" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

A good summary is usually one-third of its original length. It contains the main facts. There are certain skills of making a summary: For instance, generalization, one word substitution, leaving out details and examples, use of indirect speech, avoiding a personal opinion. If a person follows these rules and practices a little, he or she can learn to make a good precis. Precis is an art and very useful in today’s world where one has to keep oneself up-to-date.

25 September 2014

The Uses of Adversity - Question Answers - English 10th

The Uses of Adversity - Question Answers - English 10th

Question Answers from Chapter No 22 "The Uses of Adversity" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

The Uses of Adversity - Summary and Central Idea - English 10th

The Uses of Adversity - Summary and Central Idea - English 10th

Summary and Central Idea from Chapter No 22 "The Uses of Adversity" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

Summary

Adversity has its own merits. It helps in making things perfect. For instance a reed pen writes better on cutting. Similarly, the light becomes bright on trimming the wick of a lantern. We should not be afraid of adversity. It is good for us in many ways. We can perform much better in adversity rather than in prosperity.

Central Idea

Adversity has its own uses. People do better in adversity. Adversity is also good as it makes you tough and competitive.

How To Do Things - Question Answers - English 10th

How To Do Things - Question Answers - English 10th

Question Answers from Chapter No 21 "How To Do Things" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

How To Do Things - Summary - English 10th

How To Do Things - Summary - English 10th

Summary from Chapter No 21 "How To Do Things" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

ARRANGING A PARTY

Shahnaz made arrangements for her birthday party along with her friend Qaisra. They made most of the food items at home. Shahnaz’s father brought the birthday cake. They also arranged some entertaining games for the party. Shahnaz put on a beautiful dress. It was a wonderful party. Shahnaz enjoyed the party along with her guests.

MENDING A PUNCTURE:

Riding a bicycle is a joy however, this joy vanishes when there is a puncture. The kit for mending a puncture is a solution to the problem. You inflate the punctured tube, put it in water, mark the punctured part and start rubbing it with a sandpaper. You cut a small piece of rubber from the old tube and rub it with a sandpaper. Then you put a sticking solution to the tube and the rubber piece and press them together. The puncture is mended.

The Minstrel Boy - Question Answers - English 10th

The Minstrel Boy - Question Answers - English 10th

Question Answers from Chapter No 20 "The Minstrel Boy" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

The Minstrel Boy - Summary and Central Idea - English 10th

The Minstrel Boy - Summary and Central Idea - English 10th

Summary and Central Idea from Chapter No 20 "The Minstrel Boy" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

Summary

The minstrel boy was a patriotic young man. He went to fight with the enemy to defend his homeland. He used to sing national songs with his harp. He tore the chords of his harp because he did not want it to be touched by the enemy. His songs were for the free people. He hated slavery. He died defending his homeland as he could not live in slavery. Brave people prefer to die in the defence of their homeland than to live in slavery.

Central Idea

Brave and patriotic people defend their homeland. Such people hate slavery. They prefer to die to maintain their freedom than to live in slavery.

The Khayber Pass - Question Answers - English 10th

The Khayber Pass - Question Answers - English 10th

Question Answers from Chapter No 19 "The Khayber Pass" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

The Khayber Pass - Summary - English 10th

The Khayber Pass - Summary - English 10th

Summary from Chapter No 19 "The Khayber Pass" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

The Khyber Pass is a fifty kilometer long narrow mountain valley. It has been a famous trade route. The Aryans crossed the Pass nearly four thousand years ago. The road through the Pass runs zigzag through the mountain. Parallel to the road, runs the railway line, which was laid in 1925. About 14 km from Peshawar is the Jamrod Check post. Landikotal is the highest place along the Pass. Torkham is the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Brave tribesmen live in the mountains of the Khyber Pass.

24 September 2014

Casabianca - Question Answers - English 10th

Casabianca - Question Answers - English 10th

Question Answers from Chapter No 18 "Casabianca" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

Casabianca - Summary and Central Idea - English 10th

Casabianca - Summary and Central Idea - English 10th

Summary and Central Idea from Chapter No 18 "Casabianca" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

Summary

Casabianca was posted on the deck. The chieftain, who was his father, had ordered him not to leave the deck without his permission. The ship caught fire. The flames started rolling on towards the deck. Casabianca kept asking for permission to leave the deck. However, he did not know that his father lay unconscious. He did not leave the deck and sacrificed his life in carrying out his duties. Casabianca shows the true spirit of a brave soldier

Central Idea

A brave and disciplined soldier fulfils his duty. He never runs away from the battle field. He is ready to die in carrying out his duties.

The Inheritors - Question Answers - English 10th

The Inheritors - Question Answers - English 10th

Question Answers from Chapter No 17 "The Inheritors" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

The Inheritors - Summary - English 10th

The Inheritors - Summary - English 10th

Summary from Chapter No 17 "The Inheritors" for class 10th, X, Matric Class

Azam and Moazzam inherited a cow, a date palm and a blanket from their father. Azam, the elder brother was greedy and clever. He cheated his younger brother Moazzam by taking advantage of his clever division of the property. Now Azam got the milk because the rear part of the cow was his while Moazzarn fed the cow. Azarn got all the dates because the top part of the tree was his while Moazzam watered the tree. Azam slept under the blanket at night because it was his for the night. Moazzarn got his due share on the advice of an old man of the village. Azam agreed to share the property with Moazzam fairly and equally.