Explanation

Passage for Reading & Comprehension: The dignity of work emphasizes the importance of respecting all types of labour. Regardless of how simple and labour-intensive it may seem. No matter how menial it is, every job contributes to society's well-being in its own way and deserves dignity and respect. Akhtar, a wealthy boy, is reluctant to participate in social service activities at school, feeling that cleaning and dusting are beneath his honour and dignity. So, he was cross. His uncle reminds him of the importance of hard work through influential stories of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), his companions, his fellow men, his family members and other notable personalities. This lesson explores the idea that dignity in work is related to the tasks we perform and to the fair treatment of others. Ultimately, the lesson encourages a mindset of gratitude and respect for all workers in society.

1. The similar meaning of the word 'dignity' is?

Nobility means شرافت

Dignity means وقار

2. The similar meaning of the word 'menial' is?

Humble means عاجز

Menial means عاجز

3. The similar meaning of the word 'contribute' is?

Give means شراکت کریں

Contribute means شراکت کریں

4. The opposite meaning of the word 'reluctant' is?

Willing means راضی

Reluctant means ہچکچاہٹ

5. The opposite meaning of the word 'beneath' is?

Above means اوپر

Beneath means نیچے

6. Dignity of work emphasizes the importance of _____?

Respect

7. Every job contributes to the well-being of _____?

Society

8. Akhtar, a wealthy boy, is reluctant to participate in ______?

Social service

9. Akhtar feels that tasks like cleaning and dusting are beneath his honour and ______?

Dignity

10. His uncle told him the influential stories about ______?

Holy Prophet (PBUH)

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Explanation

Passage for Reading & Comprehension: Caliph Haroon-Ur-Rasheed was a wise Muslim king of Baghdad. One day, when he was holding court, Qazi of the city brought up a disputed case. Two people claimed a horse. One was a beggar, while the other was a rich man. Qazi was unable to decide the case, so he brought it before the caliph for a decision. The Caliph asked the rich man to present facts. The rich man told him that while he was riding to the city on the horse, the lame fellow requested him to lift him up to the city gate. When they reached the city gate, the beggar refused to get down and claimed that the horse was his. Then the beggar told his story. As he rode his horse to the city that morning, he said that the rich man tried to borrow his horse. As he was a stranger to him, he could not lend him his horse, so he gave him a ride up to the city gate. On reaching the city gate, the rich man refused to get down and claimed that the horse was his. The Caliph asked them to touch the horse one by one. At first, the beggar touched the horse. On his touch, it winced; the horse expressed its pleasure by neighing when the rich man touched it. The caliph made his decision that the horse belonged to the rich man.

1. The similar meaning of the word ‘wise’ is?

Clever means ہوشیار

Wise means عقلمند

2. The similar meaning of the word ‘dispute’ is?

Clash means تصادم

Dispute means تنازعہ

3. The similar meaning of the word ‘rich’ is?

Wealthy means دولت مند

Rich means امیر

4. The opposite meaning of the word ‘refuse’ is?

Allow means اجازت

Refuse means انکار

5. The opposite meaning of the word ‘pleasure’ is?

Sorrow means غم

Pleasure means خوشی

6. The horse’s reaction when the rich man touched it _______?

Neighed

7. The horse’s reaction when the beggar touched it ______?

Winced

8. The Muslim king of Baghdad was ______?

Caliph Haroon-Ur-Rasheed

9. The disputed case brought before the Caliph was about ______?

Ownership of a horse

10. The role of the Qazi of the city in the story was ______?

Brought the disputed case

Explanation

Passage for Reading & Comprehension:

With the advent of the internet, the world has become a global village. The interactive websites and applications enable users to create and share information, videos, and original thoughts and ideas. But, more than anything else, social media has revolutionized communication and community. Hence, the speed at which social media users are rising is surprising. However, while social media has numerous advantages, like any other invention, it has disadvantages.

To begin with, social media has changed the concept of community by opening up countless avenues for users to connect with the larger community. Through this virtual medium, the community is no longer our immediate community; it has expanded to include the entire world. People in one part of the globe can actively engage with others across the globe. Also, it has opened new opportunities for students and professionals, who can easily interact with their counterparts in any part of the world and exchange views on matters of mutual interest. Students can also easily interact with educators and researchers in any part of the world and gain from their knowledge and wisdom.

1. The similar meaning of the word 'advent' is?

Arrival means آمد

Advent means آمد

2. The similar meaning of the word 'counterpart' is?

Equal means برابر

Counterpart means ہم منصب

3. The similar meaning of the word 'interactive' is?

Connected means منسلک

Interactive means منسلک

4. The opposite meaning of the word 'surprising' is?

Expected means توقع کی گئی

Surprising means حیرت کی بات

5. The opposite meaning of the word 'countless' is?

Limited means محدود

Countless means ان گنت

6. With the advent of the internet, the world has become a global ______?

Village

7. The interactive websites and applications enable users to share ______?

Information

8. Social media has revolutionized the concept of communication and _______?

Community

9. Another name for social media is _______?

Virtual medium

10. People in one part of the globe can actively engaged with others across the _____?

Globe

Explanation

[Your Name]

[Your Designation]

[Your Department]

[Organization Name]

[Date]

To,

[Supervisor’s Name]

[Supervisor’s Designation]

[Organization Name]

Subject: Delay in Official Correspondence Due to Technical Issues

Dear [Sir/Madam],

I regret to inform you that the dispatch of official correspondence scheduled for [mention date, e.g., June 28, 2025] has been delayed due to unforeseen technical issues.

The primary reason for the delay is [briefly explain, e.g., a server outage affecting our email systems / a malfunction in the document printing software]. Our IT team is actively resolving the issue, and normal operations are expected to resume by [mention expected timeline, e.g., tomorrow, June 29, 2025].

To mitigate the impact:

• 1. Urgent communications are being prioritized and sent via alternate methods (e.g., physical copies).
• 2. Recipients are being notified individually about the delay.

I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and assure you that all pending correspondence will be expedited once the systems are restored. Kindly let me know if any interim arrangements are required.

Thank you for your understanding.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Contact Information]

Explanation

Passage for Reading and Comprehension:

Some regions of the world are dry. Due to water shortage, there is no rainfall or no irrigation system. Therefore, cultivation does not take place. As grass grows in abundance, these areas serve as pasture lands for cattle. From cattle, milk, butter, ghee, and meat are obtained, the main food for most people. The profession of cattle roaring is mostly adopted in hot and temperate climate regions. Farms are made in different regions where cattle are bred in large quantities. These farms are near the cities or the industrial centres, so the market is available to sell milk, meats, butter etc. In areas with water-storage facilities but with extreme climates. Cattle rearing is not done permanently, and people bring their cattle to those areas during butter seasons. They migrate immediately when there is a climate change.

1. The similar meaning of the word 'dry' is?

Barren means بنجر

Dry means خشک

2. The similar meaning of the word 'shortage' is?

Dearth means قلت

Shortage means قلت

3. The similar meaning of the word 'extreme' is?

Severe means شدید

Extreme means انتہائی

4. The opposite meaning of the word 'cultivate' is?

Destroy means تباہ کریں

Cultivate means کاشت کریں

5. The opposite meaning of the word 'rearing' is?

Abandoning means ترک کرنا

Rearing means پالنا - پرورش کرنا

6. According to this reading passage, some regions of the world are ______?

Dry

7. There is no rainfall in these regions, and due to the shortage of water, there is no system of ______?

Irrigation

8. Grass grows abundance, so these areas serve as pasture lands for _____?

Cattle

9. The majority of people eat food like milk, butter, ghee and meat, which is obtained from _____?

Cattle

10. The profession of cattle rearing is mostly adopted in climate regions like

hot and _____?

Temperate

Explanation

Passage for Reading Comprehension: The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (1973) has several key features. It is a written and detailed document comprising 280 articles, 12 parts, and six schedules. It declares Islam as the state religion, Urdu as the national language, and English as the official language. Additionally, it ensures an independent judiciary to protect citizens' rights and safeguards the rights of minorities. The 1973 Constitution provides the separation of powers among the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary. Pakistan is a sovereign state governed by elected representatives.

1. The similar meaning of the word 'sovereign' is?

Autonomous means خود مختار

Sovereign means خودمختار

2. The similar meaning of the word 'several' is?

Diverse means متنوع

Several means کئی

3. The similar meaning of the word 'official' is?

Formal means مجاز ، تسلیم شدہ

Official means مجاز ، تسلیم شدہ

4. The opposite meaning of the word 'ensure' is?

Prevent means روک تھام

Ensure means یقینی بنائیں

5. The opposite meaning of the word 'elected' is?

Unelected means غیر منتخب

Elected means منتخب

6. The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan consists of ______?

280 articles

7. The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan declares Urdu as ______?

National language

8. The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan declares English as _______?

Official language

9. The 1973 Constitution provides the separation of powers among the Executive, Legislature, and ______?

Judiciary

10. Pakistan is a sovereign state governed by _____?

Elected representatives

Explanation

Passage for Reading Comprehension: According to the constitution, Pakistan has three branches of government: The Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judiciary Branch. The Legislative Branch makes the laws, the Executive carries out the laws, and the Judiciary evaluates and interprets the laws. The Legislative Branch, or Parliament, has two houses: the National Assembly and the Senate. The National Assembly of Pakistan is the country’s sovereign legislative body. It makes laws for the federation and keeps a check over the Executive. The Senate is the body that represents the provinces and promotes a feeling of equality, peace, and harmony, which are essential for the growth and prosperity of a nation. The Supreme Court is the highest court of Pakistan.

1. The similar meaning of the word ‘Evaluate’ is?

Assess means اندازہ لگائیں

Evaluate means تشخیص کریں

2. The similar meaning of the word ‘Interpret’ is?

Explain means وضاحت کریں

Interpret means تشریح کریں

3. The similar meaning of the word ‘Sovereign’ is?

Main means اہم

Sovereign means خودمختار

4. The opposite meaning of the word ‘Harmony’ is?

Tension means تناؤ

Harmony means ہم آہنگی

5. The opposite meaning of the word ‘Essential’ is?

Unnecessary means غیر ضروری

Essential means ضروری

6. According to the constitution, the government in Pakistan has ______? 

3 Branches

7. The Branch that makes the laws is _______?

The Legislative Branch

8. The Branch which carries out the law is ______?

The Executive Branch

9. The Branch which evaluates and interprets law is _______?

The Judiciary Branch

10. The Legislative Branch is also called ______?

Parliament

Explanation

Passage for Reading Comprehension: The most important features of the Indus Valley civilization are town planning and architecture. The cities of Indus Valley Civilization were very well planned. Each city was planned in a grid-like pattern, formed by straight roads running from North to South and East to West. This divided the city into blocks. The main streets were ten (10) meters wide, so two bullock carts could pass by each other. The houses were built of thick walls of baked bricks. The bricks were joined together with mud, gypsum, and lime mortar. The architecture of the Indus civilization was very advanced. There were well-designed dockyards, well-built granaries, large warehouses, well-aligned brick platforms, and impenetrable protective walls. The massive walls of Indus cities most likely protected them from floods and invaders.

1. The similar meaning of the word 'architecture' is ______?

Infrastructure means فن تعمیر

Architecture means فن تعمیر

2. The similar meaning of the word 'bake' is _______?

Cook means پکانا

Bake means پکانا

3. The similar meaning of the word 'advance' is ______?

Progress means پیشرفت

Advance means پیش قدمی

4. The opposite meaning of the word 'protect' is _____?

Attack means حملہ

Protect means حفاظت

5. The opposite meaning of the word 'flood' is _______?

Empty means خالی

Flood means سیلاب ۔ چڑھاؤ

6. The opposite meaning of the word 'invader' is _______?

Defender means محافظ

Invader means حملہ آور

7. The most important features of the Indus Valley civilization are town planning and _______?

Architecture

8. Each city was planned in a pattern of _______?

Grid

9. The grid had straight roads, running from North to South and _______?

East to West

10. The main streets were ten (10) meters wide enough to pass by ______?

Two bullock carts

Explanation

Passage for Reading Comprehension: A rich man was on his deathbed. He told his sons to dig the ground under his cot and share the buried wealth among themselves after his death. When he died, the sons started digging. One of them found a vessel full of jewels and pearls, another a vessel full of gold and silver coins, the third one a vessel full of bones, and the last one a vessel full of dust. The last two quarrelled with the first two and said that the riches be shared equally among them. The first two did not accept the demand of the last two.

1. The underlined word “buried” means _____?

Hidden

2. Jewels and pearls are ______?

Precious stones

3. The words “bones” and “dust” are used as _______?

Symbols

4. The underlined word “riches” means ______?

Large amounts of money and valuable or beautiful possessions

5. The underlined word “vessel” means ______?

Strong container