Unit 1: The Wise Caliph
Prose Reading Comprehension, Contextual Analysis, Objective Tests, and Solved Grammar Labs
Vocabulary Words & Meanings Matrix
| S.No | Word | English Context Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afford | Able to buy |
| 2 | Astonish | Amaze |
| 3 | Approach | To come near |
| 4 | Be off | Go away |
| 5 | Beg | Request |
| 6 | Beggar | One who begs |
| 7 | Caliph | A Muslim ruler |
| 8 | Certain | Sure |
| 9 | Claim | Demand |
| 10 | Close | Near |
| 11 | Cling | Stick |
| 12 | Cruelty | Brutality, Ruthlessness |
| 13 | Decision | Resolution |
| 14 | Deserve | Worthy of something |
| 15 | Disguise | Change the appearance, hide |
| 16 | Dismount | Get down, Get off |
| 17 | Disput | Quarrel |
| 18 | Faithful | Loyal |
| 19 | First-hand | Direct |
| 20 | Forgive | Pardon |
| 21 | Hinted | Suggest or indicate something indirectly |
| 22 | Hurry | Speed up |
| 23 | Injustice | Unfairness |
| 24 | Instead | In place of |
| 25 | Just | Right, correct |
| 26 | Justice | Fairness |
| 27 | Lame | A person who limps |
| 28 | Limp | Walk lamely, Hobble |
| 29 | Lend | Loan, grant use of something temporarily |
| 30 | Master | Owner |
| 31 | Mention | Inform |
| 32 | Merciful | Kind |
| 33 | Mingle | Mix |
| 34 | Motion | Move, to signal |
| 35 | Noble | Gentle |
| 36 | Noticed | Observed |
| 37 | Neigh | High whinnying sound made by a horse |
| 38 | Obvious | Clear |
| 39 | Pity | The feeling of sorrow, Regret, Sadness |
| 40 | Puzzled | Confused |
| 41 | Pronounce | Declare officially |
| 42 | Rags | Torn clothes |
| 43 | Readily | Easily |
| 44 | Refuse | Deny |
| 45 | Reins | Guiding straps or ropes for controlling a horse |
| 46 | Respect | Regard |
| 47 | Restore | Reclaim, return back |
| 48 | Rob | Steal |
| 49 | Settle | Solve, End a dispute |
| 50 | Severe | Serious, stern |
| 51 | Snort | Force air violently through the nose making a sound |
| 52 | Swear | Take oath, Assert truth |
| 53 | Shiver | Tremble |
| 54 | Stiffen | Harden |
| 55 | Utterly | Completely |
| 56 | Well-to-do | Rich |
| 57 | Wicked | Evil-mannered |
| 58 | Wince | Shrink back, flinch in dislike |
| 59 | Wisdom | Intelligence, state of being wise |
| 60 | Wise | Clever |
Lesson Text Synopsis & Summary Options
Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed was a wise Muslim king of Baghdad, famous for his justice and wisdom. One day the Qazi of the city brought a disputed case before him which he could not settle: two men claimed ownership of the same white horse. One man was a well-dressed citizen, and the other was a lame beggar in rags. The Caliph asked both of them to touch the horse, one by one. At first, the beggar touched the horse, causing it to wince in explicit dislike. But when the rich man touched it, the horse expressed its pleasure by neighed and snorted. The Caliph gave his decision that the horse belonged to its real master, the rich man. He forgave the beggar, who was then also pardoned by the rich man with a handful of gold coins.
Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed would regularly disguise himself as a common man to walk the streets of Baghdad, mingling with citizens to gain first-hand knowledge of their structural difficulties. When holding court, a dispute over a horse arose between a rich citizen and a dishonest beggar. The rich man had kindly given the lame beggar a ride to the city gates out of pure sympathy. However, upon arrival, the beggar refused to dismount and falsely claimed ownership of the animal. By evaluating the horse's behavioral responses when touched by both men, the Caliph uncovered the truth. He declared the beggar a wicked liar, but chose mercy over punishment, prompting the rich man to graciously forgive the beggar and gift him gold coins, an action that pleased the entire court.
Explain With Reference to Context
Note: Students are strongly advised to read the textbook chapters thoroughly for absolute context preparation.
"I've brought before you a dispute which I could not settle. It is a difficult case, but I am certain that with your knowledge and wisdom, you will pronounce a just decision."
- (i) Name the speaker and the lesson?
Ans: Lesson: The Wise Caliph. Speaker: The Qazi of the city. - (ii) To whom were these words spoken and why?
Ans: These words were spoken to Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed. The Qazi brought the case forward because it was too complex and difficult to settle independently. - (iii) What was the dispute?
Ans: The dispute was between a well-dressed rich man and a lame beggar over a beautiful horse. Both claimed complete ownership.
"These two men here are fighting over this horse. Each one of them claims and swears that this horse is his."
- (i) Name the speaker, lesson, and to whom it was spoken?
Ans: Speaker: The Qazi. Lesson: The Wise Caliph. Spoken directly to Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed. - (ii) Who was the real owner of the horse?
Ans: The well-to-do rich man was the genuine master of the horse. - (iii) How was it discovered who the real owner was?
Ans: The Caliph had both men place their hands on the horse. The horse flinched (winced) at the beggar's touch but neighed and snorted happily at the rich man's touch, proving his mastery.
"I pulled the reins of my horse. He begged me to give him a ride up to the city gate. He was lame. I felt sorry for him. So I pulled him up behind me on the horse."
- (i) Name the speaker and the lesson?
Ans: Lesson: The Wise Caliph. Speaker: The rich man. - (ii) When did the speaker say these words?
Ans: The rich man said these words while testifying to the Caliph about how he originally encountered the beggar on his way to the city gates. - (iii) Where were these words spoken?
Ans: These statements were delivered inside the royal court of Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed. - (iv) Who begged for a ride?
Ans: A lame beggar wearing old rags begged for the lift.
"Now, be off and don't you mention it to anyone. And even if you do, nobody is going to believe you. Now, Sir I beg you to save me from this robber and restore to me what is my own."
- (i) Name the speaker, lesson, and textbook name?
Ans: Speaker: The beggar. Lesson: The Wise Caliph. Textbook: Secondary Stage English Book 2 For Class X. - (ii) To whom were these words spoken and why?
Ans: Spoken to Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed by the beggar, who was spinning a fake narrative to frame the rich man and falsely secure ownership of the horse. - (iii) Who did the speaker call a robber and why wouldn't anyone believe him?
Ans: The beggar called the rich man a robber. He falsely claimed that the rich man threatened him that no one would believe a beggar over a wealthy citizen.
"I think this case is not very difficult to decide, I shall decide it in a minute. Tell these men to place their hands on the horse, one by one. Let the beggar do it first."
- (i) Name the speaker and the lesson?
Ans: Speaker: Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed. Lesson: The Wise Caliph. - (ii) Who was the next man to place his hands on the horse?
Ans: The well-dressed rich man was ordered next. - (iii) Where were these words spoken?
Ans: These words were spoken by the Caliph to the Qazi inside his open court to resolve the stalemate.
"You are a liar and a wicked man. You tried to rob an honest and respectable citizen. You deserve severe punishment, but I shall be merciful and forgive you this time, if you, beg forgiveness of this gentleman here."
- (i) Name the speaker and the lesson?
Ans: Speaker: Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed. Lesson: The Wise Caliph. - (ii) To whom were these words spoken and why?
Ans: Spoken to the beggar after his deceit was uncovered by the behavioral reaction of the horse. - (iii) Who was the liar and how was it proved?
Ans: The lame beggar was the liar. This was proved because the horse winced away from his touch, showing zero familiarity or affection.
Comprehensive Textbook Core Question & Answers
Q1: What was Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed known and respected for?
Answer: Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed was a legendary Muslim ruler celebrated and deeply respected for his exceptional wisdom, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to absolute justice. He prioritized the peace and socio-economic welfare of all his subjects.
Q2: Why did he go through the streets of Baghdad? / Why did the Caliph disguise himself?
Answer: The Caliph would regularly disguise himself as a common civilian to walk unnoticed through the streets of Baghdad at night. He did this to mingle directly with everyday people and acquire first-hand knowledge of their struggles, problems, and needs without any administrative filters.
Q3: What did the Qazi say to the Caliph?
Answer: The Qazi addressed the Caliph by saying, "O Leader of the faithful, I have brought before you a dispute which I have not been able to settle. It is a difficult case, but I am certain that with your knowledge and wisdom, you will be able to resolve it in a just and fair manner."
Q4: What was the dispute between the rich man and the beggar?
Answer: The dispute was over a beautiful white horse. The rich man had given the limping beggar a ride out of pity. However, upon reaching the city gates, the beggar dishonestly refused to dismount and claimed the horse was his own, making the animal a clear bone of contention.
Q5: What did the rich man tell the Caliph?
Answer: The rich man testified that he was riding to the city when he encountered a limping beggar who requested a ride to the gate. Out of pure sympathy, he let him sit behind him on the horse. Upon arrival, the beggar turned ungrateful, refused to dismount, and claimed the fine horse belonged to him.
Q6: What did the beggar tell the Caliph? / How did the beggar try to rob the rich man of his horse?
Answer: The beggar fabricated a false story to leverage his physical disability. He swore to the Caliph that he was in rags because he had spent all his money on the horse. He claimed he gave the rich man a lift because the rich man was in a hurry, and accused the rich man of trying to steal the animal at the city gates.
Q7: Why did the beggar refuse to go down the horse?
Answer: The beggar refused to dismount because he intended to steal the rich man's premium white horse by constructing a false narrative around his poverty and lameness to win the court's sympathy.
Q8: How did the Caliph prove that the beggar was a liar? / How did the Caliph find the real owner of the horse?
Answer: The Caliph used animal psychology. He instructed both men to touch the horse one by one. When the beggar touched it, the horse flinched (winced) in discomfort. But when the rich man touched it, the horse snorted and neighed with familiar pleasure, proving the rich man was its master.
Q9: What did the horse do when the rich man touched it?
Answer: The horse instantly neighed, snorted with pleasure, and stood calm and comfortable, visually showing its affection for its true master.
Q10: On what condition did the Caliph decide to forgive the beggar?
Answer: The Caliph declared the beggar a wicked liar who deserved strict punishment. However, he offered to show mercy on the single condition that the beggar immediately beg forgiveness directly from the rich gentleman he tried to rob.
Q11: What did the rich man do in the end? / What noble action pleased the court?
Answer: The kind and generous rich man immediately forgave the beggar for his deception. He then went a step further, handing him a collection of gold coins to help ease his poverty. This noble act won the praise of everyone in the royal court.
Q12: Write a character sketch profile on Caliph Haroon Rashid.
Answer: Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed was an exceptionally wise, intelligent, and just Muslim ruler of Baghdad. A great patron of learning and a scholar himself, he prioritized the well-being of his citizens by taking to the streets in disguise to ensure his administration remained fair and helpful.
Q13: How did the Caliph behave with the beggar in the end?
Answer: The Caliph behaved with incredible humility and mercy. Once the truth was revealed, he skipped harsh jail penalties, offering the beggar a path to pardon while sternly advising him to never repeat such wicked actions.
Q14: What did the horse do when the beggar touched it?
Answer: When the beggar touched the horse, it winced and drew back, clearly indicating that it did not recognize or like the touch of his hand.
Q15: How can we say that the Caliph was very wise in pronouncing the judgment?
Answer: The Caliph was remarkably wise because he understood animal behavior. Knowing that a horse is a loyal animal that instinctively recognizes its owner, he built a simple, undeniable touch test to let the animal settle the case itself.
Q16: What did the Caliph say to the Qazi after hearing both sides?
Answer: The Caliph turned to the Qazi and said, "I think this case is not very difficult to solve. It can be decided in a minute. Tell these men to place their hands on the horse, one by one. Let the beggar do it first."
Q17: How did the two men brought before the Caliph look?
Answer: One man was well-dressed, looking like a respectable, wealthy citizen. The other man was dressed in old, torn rags, clearly appearing to be a beggar.
Pre-Reading Character Evaluations
Exercise 1 & 2: Vocabulary Definitions
• Identities: Caliph Haroon, the City Qazi, the Rich Horse Owner, and the Lame Beggar.
• Horse Winner: The rich man rightfully reclaimed his horse.
• Punishment Verdict: No, the beggar was not jailed; he was shown mercy and given gold coins instead.
Exercise 3 & 4: Dialogue Verification
2. The Qazi said that the case was easy so he could not solve it. ➔ Ans: difficult.
3. The caliph asked the beggar to speak first. ➔ Ans: the rich man.
4. The caliph wanted the rich man to touch the horse first. ➔ Ans: the beggar.
5. The horse belonged to the beggar. ➔ Ans: the rich man.
6. The Caliph decided to be strict. ➔ Ans: merciful.
7. The rich man hit the beggar. ➔ Ans: forgave.
| S.No | Text Dialogues | Speaker Identity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | He begged me to give him a ride. | Rich man |
| 2 | I swear the horse is mine. | Beggar |
| 3 | He said no one would believe me if I said that horse is mine. | Beggar |
| 4 | I will tell the truth. | Rich man |
| 5 | I have spent all my money on this horse. | Beggar |
| 6 | He told me I was an ungrateful person. | Rich man |
| 7 | On reaching the city gate I asked him to get down. | Rich man |
| 8 | He said that he wanted to reach the city quickly. | Beggar |
| 9 | He said if I did not get down, he would use force. | Beggar |
| 10 | You are just and wise. | Beggar |
| 11 | He wanted to go up to city gate. | Rich man |
| 12 | Believe what I say. | Rich man |
| 13 | On reaching the city gate he ordered me to get off the horse. | Beggar |
| 14 | I was puzzled when he refused to get down. | Rich man |
| 15 | He requested me to lend him my horse. | Beggar |
| 16 | He was limping and asked me to stop. | Rich man |
Exercise 5 & 6: Sentence Completion Matrix
2. He not only refused to get down, but, instead, claimed that the horse belonged to him.
3. Have pity on me and save me from the cruelty and injustice of this rich man.
4. Whatever money I had, I spent on this horse.
5. I beg you to save me from this robber and give me back my horse.
6. Tell these men to place their hands on the horse one by one.
7. You are a liar and style="color: #2b00fe;">a wicked man.
8. Instead of thanking you for taking pity on me and giving me a lift, I lied and claimed that the horse belonged to me.
2. The Qazi went to the caliph because he was unable to solve the dispute between two men.
3. The rich man said that he gave the beggar a lift because the beggar was lame and the rich man felt sorry for him.
4. The beggar refused to get off the horse because he wanted to rob the rich man of his horse.
5. The beggar said that he gave the rich man a lift because the rich man was in a hurry.
6. The horse winced when the beggar touched it because it did not like the touch of the beggar.
7. The horse snorted and neighed when the rich man touched it because it recognized the touch of its true master.
8. Everyone liked the rich man because he forgave the beggar and gave him a handful of coins.
Exercise 7 & 8: Civic Values & Discussions
[Exercise 7 questions match the core answered items Q1–Q6 detailed inside the primary Question/Answer matrix segment above.]
2. Craft clear policies to resolve everyday problems.
3. Focus intently on progressive infrastructure development.
4. Represent the nation with integrity on the global stage.
5. Maintain absolute honesty and loyalty to the state.
2. Formulate biassed laws that shelter illegal powers.
3. Recklessly enter conflicts or declare unnecessary wars.
4. Spend federal public resources on personal luxury.
5. Impose heavy duties that disrupt the lives of the poor.
Multiple Choice Evaluation Quiz
1. Caliph _____ ur Rasheed was known and respected for his justice.
2. At night, he would _______ himself as a common man and go through the streets.
3. He mingled with the common people to gain first-hand ________ of their problems.
4. The Qazi brought before the Caliph a dispute which he could not _____.
5. The two men brought before the court were fighting over a _______.
6. The rich man gave a ride to the beggar out of pity because he was ______.
7. The beggar told the Caliph that he could _______ that the horse belonged to him.
8. The beggar also told the Caliph whatever money he had, he _______ on the horse.
9. The beggar also argued that he was dressed ________ because of the animal's cost.
10. The Caliph said to the Qazi, "I think this case is not very ______ to decide."
11. The Caliph instructed both men to place their _____ on the horse, one by one.
12. The horse _____ instantly when the beggar initiated contact.
13. The horse ______ and neighed with familiar pleasure when the rich man touched it.
14. The Caliph explicitly told the beggar that he was a ______ and a wicked man.
15. The Caliph noted that the beggar tried to rob an honest and ______ citizen.
16. The final judgment declared that the culprit deserved severe _______.
17. The Caliph asked the beggar to beg _____ of the gentleman directly.
18. The kind, well-dressed rich man readily ____ the beggar.
19. The rich man also handed the beggar a collection of _____.
20. The noble, merciful action of the rich man _______ everybody present in court.
The Wise Caliph Review Blanks
- 1. The Caliph Haroon Rashid was known and respected for his Justice and Wisdom.
- 2. At night, he would disguise himself as a common man and go through the streets of Baghdad.
- 3. He would mingle with the people to gain first-hand knowledge about their needs.
- 4. There was a intense dispute between two persons over a beautiful white horse.
- 5. This horse actually belonged to the rich man and not to the beggar.
- 6. The rich man readily forgave the beggar for his actions.
- 7. He also gave him a helpful handful of gold coins.
- 8. When the beggar initiated contact with the horse, it immediately winced.
- 9. But at the touch of the rich man's hand, the horse snorted and neighed with pleasure.
- 10. The beggar was proven to be a liar and a wicked man.
- 11. The Caliph ordered the beggar to apologize to the rich man.
Exercise 1: Capitalization Syntaxes
Ans The mausoleum of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is in Sindh.
Ans Sameer and Ali went to Quetta last July.
Ans The river Indus flows from Gilgit, Baltistan to the Arabian Sea.
Ans The Liaquat National Hospital is on Stadium Road in Karachi.
Ans “Are Zahra and Samina coming today?“ asked Mrs. Afzal.
Ans The highest peak, Mount Everest, is in the Himalayan ranges in Nepal.
Ans We are planning to go to Islamabad in March to see the Faisal Mosque.
Ans He said, "My uncle’s name is Asif Sheikh and he lives in London.”
Exercise 2: Punctuation & Expression Marks
1. The helping group needs clothes food water blankets and shoes for the flood victims
Ans The helping group needs clothes, food, water, blankets and shoes for the flood victims.2. Hurrah Pakistan has won the world cup We must meet celebrate enjoy and have fun
Ans Hurrah! Pakistan has won the world cup. We must meet, celebrate, enjoy and have fun.3. Nevertheless some people are talking some are resting some are reading and some are having fun
Ans Nevertheless, some people are talking, some are resting, some are reading and some are having fun.4. “Have you finished your home work” his mother asked
Ans “Have you finished your homework?” his mother asked.5. Alas the old man is dead He suffered a lot
Ans Alas! the old man is dead. He suffered a lot.6. The teacher said ”Where is your bag ” “I don’t know” said Sabah “I just keep it here”
Ans The teacher said, ”Where is your bag?” “I don’t know,” said Sabah. “I just keep it here.”7. Moreover I have seen his picture in magazines on television and in movies
Ans Moreover, I have seen his picture in magazines, on television and in movies.8. Chuck chuck chuck The train began moving out of station therefore the people started running
Ans Chuck, chuck, chuck. The train began moving out of station, therefore, the people started running.9. Wow This is a pleasant surprise Why didn’t you tell me you were coming
Ans Wow! This is a pleasant surprise. Why didn’t you tell me you were coming?10. “Your book has been lying on this table for ten days” said Mr Jawad ”When will you read it”
Ans “Your book has been lying on this table for ten days," said Mr Jawad. ”When will you read it?”Exercise 3: Apostrophes & Quotes
1. This book isn’t mine, said Abdul Karim. I dont know who put it here.
Ans “This book isn’t mine,” said Abdul Karim. “I don’t know who put it here.”2. Can we go to sea side, father? the children asked. Its such a lovely day.
Ans “Can we go to sea side, father?“ The children asked. “It’s such a lovely day.”3. The girls father said, Ill take you to school today. Its still early and well reach in time.
Ans The girl’s father said, “I’ll take you to school today. It’s still early and we’ll reach in time.”4. Mother said, Wholl help me clean the house? I cant said Laila Ive got to write an essay.
Ans Mother said, “Who 'll help me clean the house?” “I can’t, Levant;” said Laila. ”I’ve got to write an essay.”5. Ive seen this movie before. Whats its name? said Fakhir. I don’t know, replied Asad.
Ans “I’ve seen this movie before. What’s its name?” said Fakhir. “I don’t know,” replied Asad.6. Sabiha, said Rana, arent we going to Hyderabad today? No, said Sabiha, im not feeling well.
Ans “Sabiha,” said Rana, ”Aren’t we going to Hyderabad today?” “No,“ said Sabiha, “I’m not feeling well.”7. This is Najmas house, said Nabila. Ive been here before. However, the gates colour has been changed.
Ans “This is Najma’s house,” said Nabila. "I’ve been here before. However, the gate’s colour has been changed.”8. Hurry up, lets go, children, said grandfather. Put on your shoes. Were already late. I don’t want to miss the bus.
Ans “Hurry up, let’s go, children," said grandfather. “Put on your shoes. We’re already late. I don’t want to miss the bus.”Exercise 4: Solved Narrative Story Text
One day Rashid said to his friends, ”You know what I read in the newspaper, that yellow house near our school is haunted.” “Ghosts!” said Sajjad, ”I don’t believe in ghosts.” Sara, however, said, ”I believe in ghosts and I’m sure that all of you believe in ghosts. Really, if you don’t believe in them Code Block Link, I challenge you to spend the night in that house.” “What! you must be joking,” said Javed. “No, I’m serious,” said Sara. “Prove it to me that you don’t believe in ghosts by staying there tonight or else I’ll tell everyone that you’re cowards.” “All right,” said Rashid. “I’ll do it. Who’ll come with me? I can depend on you, Asad, can’t I? Will you come, Javed? Can I rely on you coming with me?” Ghufran, Tahir, Asad, and Javed all agreed to go. They decided to meet at eight o‘clock. Javed said, ”I’ve got to complete my homework before I go. Please wait for me, I’m late. I don’t want to go alone.” “Surprise! surprise!” said Rashid when they met outside the house at 8 o’clock. ”Look, who’s here?” “There’s no one else here,” said Javed. ”What do you mean?” “I mean Shahid. Didn’t you just see him go in?” “I didn’t see anyone,” Tahir, Ghufran, Javed, and Asad replied together. “Do you think we should go in?” said Javed.
Exercise 5: Root, Prefix & Suffix Structures
| ROOT WORD | PREFIX ELEMENT | SUFFIX ELEMENT |
|---|---|---|
| The most basic structural part of an entry word. | It is placed before the root word. Adding it to the beginning of a word changes it into another word and meaning. | It is placed after the root word. Adding it to the ending of a word changes it into another word and meaning. |
| Word | Prefix + Word | Word | Prefix + Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay | Prepay | Usual | Unusual |
| Order | Disorder | Selfish | Unselfish |
| Obey | Disobey | literate | Illiterate |
| Formal | Informal | Mortal | Immortal |
| Use | Misuse | Easy | Uneasy |
| Honest | Dishonest | Legal | Illegal |
| Certain | Uncertain | appear | Disappear |
| Normal | Abnormal | Pleasant | Unpleasant |
| Logical | Illogical | bearable | Unbearable |
| Regular | Irregular | fortunately | Unfortunately |
| Polite | Impolite | relevant | Irrelevant |
| Understand | Misunderstand | Official | Unofficial |
| Successful | Unsuccessful | Sense | Nonsense |
| Conscious | Unconscious | Agree | Disagree |
| Possible | Impossible | Happy | Unhappy |
| Word | Word + Suffix | Word | Word + Suffix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child | Childish / Childhood | Strength | Strengthen |
| Power | Powerful | Response | Responsive |
| Pollute | Pollution | Excite | Excitement |
| Suggest | Suggestion | Agree | Agreement / Agreeable |
| Mother | Motherhood | Relate | Relation / Relatable |
| Help | Helpful | Kind | Kindness |
| Accident | Accidental | Survive | Survival |
| Achieve | Achievement | Shame | Shameful |
| Enjoy | Enjoyment / Enjoyable | Comfort | Comfortable |
| Attract | Attraction | Sad | Sadness /稳 Sadden |
| Reflect | Reflection | Employ | Employment |
| Salt | Saltish | Reject | Rejection |
| Product | Production | Inform | Information |
| Equip | Equipment | Improve | Improvement |
| Amuse | Amusement | Cheer | Cheerful |
Exercise 6: Suffix & Prefix Word Injections
- 1. My father was feeling uneasy due to severe pain. (easy)
- 2. His seat on the train was very comfortable. (comfort)
- 3. Mr. Moeen is very irregular and is often absent from his office. (regular)
- 4. His childish behaviour bothered everyone. (child)
- 5. There is a lot of pollution in our country. (pollute)
- 6. We must show kindness to every one, especially the old and the weak. (Kind)
- 7. All survived in the horrible accident, but unfortunately the driver was killed. (fortunate)
- 8. Reflection of the sunlight in the mirror disturbed me when I was driving. (reflect)
- 9. Rejection from the national hockey team was unbearable for me. (reject, bearable)
- 10. The information given by the team member was informal. (inform, formal)
Exercise 7: Root Sentence Matrix
| S.NO | Form | Words | Syllabus Model Contextual Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Root word | Pay | The business man promised to pay all the debt. [OR]: They receive their pay on the last day of a month. |
| Prefix + Root | Pre pay | I have bought a prepaid sim for my mobile phone. | |
| Suffix + Root | pay ment | He has cleared all the payments before leaving the office. | |
| 2. | Root word | Happy | He wants to live a happy life. |
| Prefix + Root | Un happy | Saima is always unhappy with her circumstances. | |
| Suffix + Root | Happi ness | All the money of the world cannot buy happiness. | |
| 3. | Root word | Agree | I agree to his plan of picnic. |
| Prefix + Root | Dis agree | The government officials disagree to his suggestions. | |
| Suffix + Root | Agree ment | The government has reached an agreement with the members of civil society over the electricity problem. | |
| 4. | Root word | Order | We should obey the orders of our teachers |
| Prefix + Root | Re order | He re ordered the books for his friends. | |
| Suffix + Root | dis order | The whole room was in disorder. | |
| 5. | Root word | Use | We should use all the available resources to complete our project. |
| Prefix + Root | Re use | The plastic bottles should be re used to avoid pollution. | |
| Suffix + Root | use less | All his efforts to find his lost book were useless. | |
| 6. | Root word | Respect | We should respect our elders. |
| Prefix + Root | Dis respect | We should not disrespect anyone. | |
| Suffix + Root | Respect able | Mr Ahmed is a very respectable man. | |
| 7. | Root word | Comfort | I take care of my Parents comfort always. |
| Prefix + Root | dis comfort | Steve had some discomfort, but no real pain. | |
| Suffix + Root | Comfort able | That chair is very comfortable, we should buy it. |
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