According to the new syllabus of Intermediate Examination Part - I POLYMER ENGLISH GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION for Intermediate Students, I.Com & I.C.S With Supplement on Textbooks I & II Saeed Ahmad Khatak. Imrana Javeed HOD. Govt. Post Graduate College. Govt. Islamia Collegefor women Attock. Lahore, Cantt. M. Saleem Tahir Superior College, Okara. Polymer Publications Rahat Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore. Ph.042-37358666All rights reserved with the Publisher The book or any portion of it cannot be reprinted or photocopies without the Publisher s prior permission. First Edition 1972 Revised Edition Revised Edition 1988 Revised & Enlarged Edition 1992 Revised & larged Edition 1995 Revised & Updated Edition 1992 Edition according to the New 2001 - 2002 Pattern of Examination. According to New Syllabus July 2005 New Edition 2009 Printed at: Poly Printers, Lahore 042-37213811 Price Rs: 225/- Published by: Zia-ul-Haq Qureshi, (M.A.) POLYMER PUBLICATIONS RAHAT MARKET, URDU BAZAR, LAHORE. Tel: 37358666PREFACE Polymer English for Intermediate students is an outcome of the authors’ hard work and life-long experience of teaching English at all levels. The contents have been arranged with a new approach to mect all types of Intermediate and Secondary Education. It has been revised and prepared according to the new syllabi introduced by the Punjab Textbook Board, Lahore. A special textbook supplement has been added, which is based on the detailed study of new Book | and Book II! alongwith exercises and answers. It is hoped that the book will be widely acclaimed by both the teachers and the taught. Story and Letters writing have been specially explained and examples amply provided to train the students with a wide view of handling the subject. Special emphasis has been laid on translation from English into Urdu to acquaint the students with the language. Grammatical portions have been written and expounded in simple language and plenty of examples have been provided for the practice of the students. We hope that regular work on the exercises will help the students a lot to achieve proficiency in English. Exercises have been provided at the end of each chapier for further practice with a view to ensuring maximum marks in the objective type paper. We hope that the book will be appreciated both by the teachers and the students alike. AuthorsTime:30 Minutes Objecti Intermediate Board e Type Marks:20 Note:- Use this paper to write the answers to the objective questions. No mark will be awarded for cutting, over-writing or using a pencil, T paper must be tagged with the answer-book. 1a) “) ii) ii) (iv) (vy) (vi) (vn) Co) (x) 3) (b) (i) (i) (ii) (iv) Each question has four possible answers. (10) Tick (7) mark the correct answer. ‘Steward look embarrassed: — (successful , delighted , mysterious , upset) ‘The wind seemd to flake away their indentities: (Break , recognize , remind , make out) Gentle app/ause broke out from every hand for Gorgios: (curse . clapping , dislike ; abuse) The camela stolid creature scarcely felt the blow: (Gull , sensitive , admirable . small) _ The author had a vexing dream’one night: (troublesome , pleasing , long , lovely) ‘The man rattles the door viciously: (violently , peacefilly . quietly. siliently) They think that Kreton is wearing wrong costum (shoes , glove , custom , dress) The barber shop is crowded with stufl: (void , vacant , packed , empty) The fruit glowed red-hot from within: (sparkled , darkened , wasted , boasted) Our harmony depends on unity: (quarrel , disintegration , singleness , decling) Tick (¥) mark the correct answer, (05) What type of special tree was found by the old man: (cherry , apple , oragne , coffee tree) The doctor was impredssed by: (The beauty of child , By the patience of the child , By the patience of the parents , By the picture of the child) James Dillingham Youngs had two valuable things: (a house and a car ,a necklace and a clock ,aT.V and VCR , Jim's gold watch and Della’s hair) What is the flying object according to Spelding: (a kite , a space ship tar ,a meteor)w) () w@ (ii) (iii) ww) ) ‘What was Harry looking for: (an oyster ,a theory , a chance to take his time , a wife) Tick (7) mark the correct form of the verb in the following sentences: (05) My friends the Prime Minister yesterday. (See , sees , saw , had seen) It started to rain while we tennis, {are playing , played , were playing , had played) ‘The patient before the doctor arrived. (had died , will die , died , dies) He love to at noon, (sleeping , sleep . be slept, have slept) Money the mare go, (makes , make will make , made)Intermediate Board Objective Type Marks:80 Note:- All questions are to be attempted on the answer book Gi) (ivy ™ (vi) (Section-I) Answer in (3-4 lines/sentences) the following any SIX questions from Book -1 (Short stories): (12) Why did Norma consider the tone and attitude of Mr. Steward offensive? Why had the old man planted his secret garden? What did they want to grow on Mars? What was the reaction of the woman when the boy tried to snatéh her purse? Why did George give the pocket-book to his employer What was the viewpoint of the parents of Gorgios? Why did the doctor call the sick gir! by her first name’ Why did the Qazi issuc a decree to shed the blood of a boy? What was the punishment inflicted upon the quack by the villagers? Answer in (3-4 lines/sentences) the following any FIVE questions from Boo! (One Act Pla What was the man dragging out of his cat? Why was Mrs. Spelding worried about her rose garden? ‘What is the purpose of the visit of Kreton? Why is Harry sitting in the barber's chair? What does clay want to put in the local newspaper? Why did the girl circle round and round into the wood? Why was the girl frightened to fell the details of the incident? What was the impression of Kerton on seeing the inside of the house of Mrs. Spelding? Answer in (3-4 lines/sentences) the following any FOUR questions from book-III (Poems): What does the sound of rain falling on leaves give impression to the poet? Does the Night Mail disturb the life on farm? How does the sheeps-dog behave on her arrival? What does the title of the poem "O where are you goi Why do the fiuits look like bombs to the poet? What moral lesson do we lear from poem "Ozymandias"? . What is the most appealing quality of sindhi woman? 2?” signify? (Section-II)Sa) (b) © Write a letter to your friend requesting him to leand his camera for a week (10) OR Write an application to the Principal for full fee-concession, Write a story bearing the moral lesson: 10 A friend in Need is a Friend Indeed. . oR: ‘As you sow, so shall you reap. ‘ Explain the following lines with reference to the context: (05) Loveliest of trees, the cherry now Is hung with bloom along the bough And stands about the woodland ride Wearing white for Easter-tide Punctuate the folloiwng extract from book-I. 05) ‘well you didn’t have to snatch my pocketbook to get some suede shoes said Mrs. Luella bates Washington Jones you could have asked me. Use any FIVE of the following pairs of words in your sentences: (i) Accede; Concede (ii) Human; Humane (iii) Fowl; foul (iv) Fare; fair (v)_ Soul ; sole (vi) Tem; Team. (vii) Council; Counsel; Translate the following passage into Urdu. (Short Stories Book-1). (as) "But you put yourself in contact with me,” said the woman. "If you think that contact is not going to last a while, you got another thought coming. When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones." Sweat popped out on the boy's face and he began to struggle. Candidates whose medium of Examination is English will write an essay on "Why I love Pakistan" «syCONTENTS Sr.No Book I Lesson No.1 Button, Button Main Idea, Text, Translation 17 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 8:27 2 Lesson No.2 Clearing in the Sky Main Idea, Text, Translation 28-36 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 37-54 3 Lesson No.3 Dark they were, and Golden-Fyed Main Idea, Text, Translation 35-64 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms, 64-82 4 Lesson No.4 Thankyou, M’am Main Idea, Text, Translation 83-89 ‘Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms: 89-103 3 Lesson No.5 The piece of string Main Idea, Text, Translation 104-108 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 109-124, 6 Lesson No.6 The reward Main Idea, Text, Translation 125-130, Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 130-145 7 Lesson No.7 __ The use of Force ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation 146-151 ‘Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms [151-166 3 Lesson No. 8 The gulistan of Sa’di Main Idea, Text, Translation 167-170 ‘Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 171-184 9 Lesson No.9 The foolish quack Mairi Idea, Text, Translation 185-188 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 189-201 10 Lesson No. 10__ A mild attack of locusts Main Idea, Text, Translation 202-206} Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms; 206-219) i Lesson No. 11 have a dream Main Idea, Text, Translation 220-223) Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms. 223-236 72 Lesson No. 12 The gift of the Magi Main Idea, Text, Translation 237-240 Solved Exercises, Shor Questions, MCO's, Synonyms 241-255, iB Lesson No. 13 God be Praised Main Idea, Text, Translation 256-269 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms 269-2954 Lesson No. 14 Overcoat Main Idea, Text, Translation 296-303 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 304-320 is Lesson No. 15__ The angel and the author and others “Main Idea, Text, Translation 321-325 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 325-335 BOOK IIL PART I (PLAYS) 16 Play No.l Heat Lightning ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation 337-349, ‘Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 349-364 7 Play No.2 Visit to a Small Planet ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation 365-378 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms 379-398 18 PlayNo.3_ The Oyster and the Pearl Main Idea, Text, Translation 399-423 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 423-443 PART II (POEMS) 19 Poem No.1 The Rain ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 44-45 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 445-448 20 Poem No.2 __ Night Mail ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context HAAS ‘Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms 451-453 21 Poem No.3 Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 454-455 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms 456-458 2 Poem No.4 __O Where are You Going? Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 459-461 ‘Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms: 461-464 23 Poem No.5 Inthe Street of the Fruit Stalls ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 465-466, Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 467-470 24 Poem No.6 ___A Sindhi Woman Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 47-AT2 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 472-476 25 Poem No.7 Times ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 477-479 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 479-48126 Poem No.8 Ozymandias ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 482-483 ‘Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 484-487, 2 Poem No.9 The Feed Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 488-489 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms 489-492 28 Poem No.10__ The Hollow Men Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 3-494 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms 495-498 29 Poem No I Leisure ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 499-500 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms 300-502 30 Poem No. 12 Ruba'iyat Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 303-504 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 505-507, 3 PoemNo.13 A Tale of Two Cities Main Idea, Text, Transtation, Reference to the Context 508-510 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms 510-513, 32 PoemNo. 14 My Neighbour Friend Breathing His Last! Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 514-515 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms, ‘516-518 33 Poem No.15 He Came to Know Himself, Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context ‘519-520 | Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms 520-522 34 PoemNo. 16 God's Attributes Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 523-524 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 524-527 35 Poem No.17___ The Delight Song | Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 328-530 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ's, Synonyms 530-533 36 Poem No, 18 Love - an Essence of All Religions ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 534-535 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms 535-538 37 Poem No. 19__A Man of Words and Not of Deeds. Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 339-540 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonyms 41-543, 38 Poem No.20 In Broken Images ‘Main Idea, Text, Translation, Reference to the Context 544-545 Solved Exercises, Short Questions, MCQ’s, Synonym 546-548,Punctuation 549-551 Passages from Text Book 552-571 Forms of Verbs 572-590 Correct use of Tenses. 591-612 Pairs of Words 613-643 STORY WRITING Poor Wood Cutter (Honesty isthe Best Policy) 644 _ | A Farmer an his Lazy Sons (No Pain No Gain) 644 ‘A Dog and His reflection (Greedy is a Curse) 44 ‘A Slave and a Lion (Kindness never goes un rewarded) 45 Hunter and His Hound (Haste Makes Waste) 645 ‘A Foolish Stag (Pride Hath a Fall) 646, ‘Three Travelers (As You Sow, So Shall you Reap) 646 “Blessing in disguise) Tackle and the Camel (Tit for Tat) 646 ‘Miser and his Purse (It never pay to overreach one self) a7, ‘A Foolish Crow AT, ‘A Friend in need, is a Friend indeed 648 Belling the Cat ( Some Thing are easier said then done) 648 “The Cricket and the Ants (No Pain, No Gain) 648 Barber and the Wood Cutter (As You Sow, So Shall You Reap) 649) “The Fox and The Foolish Goat (look before you Leap) 49) “The Lion and the Mouse (Do Good, Haw g00d) 650 “The Farmer and His Three Sons (Union is Strength) 650 “The Thirsty Crow (Where There is a Will, There is a Way) 650 ‘The Hare and the Tortoise ( Slow and Steady Wins the Race) 651 “The King and the Spider (Try, Try, Agi 651 ‘The Oldman and his Son (It is difficult to please everyone) 652 ‘The Golden Hen (Greedy is a Curse) 652 ‘The Village boy and the Wolf ( Once a Liar, Always a Liar) 652 The Wolf and the Lamb ( Might is right) 653 The Fox and the Grapes ( Grapes are Sour) 653 The Milkmaid and her Dreams (Its use less Build Castles inthe ai)| 653 Donkey and his Load ( You Can't befool others all the Trim) 653 “The Father and His Son ( Bad Companions Have Evil influence on Characen)| 654 “The old Lady and the Doctor ( Dishonesty never Pays) 654 ‘A Nobel Man and the Fisherman (It Never Pays 1o Overreach onesel) 655 LETTER WRITING / APPLICATIONS 656-676Button, Button Lesson No. 1 Button, Button (Richard Matheson) Main Idea: Weed Mr. Stweard an agent of an international organization ‘gave Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lewis a temptation of $50,000 if they pushed the button of a mechanism that would kill some unknown person anywhere in the world, Arthur opposed the idea and considered it a murder. But his wife ‘Norma-found it beneficial for improving the life style by purchasing a cottage on the island and having a chance to take a trip to Europe. Norma, overcame by the temptation, pushed the button in the absence of her husband and got him killed in an accident. Greed is curse. We should not be greedy but should be kind to others. Although money is important in our lives ‘but itis not more important than a human life, Murder is a crime whether it is a murder of some unknown person. PAPE CELE 68 Gu ALSFB 550 0004 2 Jit soibat Pop sreslyipyedt i ifeiSs uid Aten LEGG PHI SIE tet LA orvba end quick BENE Seen SUS Li Sterner by Srbver Sith eh vyrbgpvrtibittie aioe Gh augh ey titee eee x fe Text: The package was lying by the front door - a cube-shaped carton sealed with tape, their name and address printed by hand: “Mr. Arthur Lewis, 217-E ‘Thiny-seventh Street, New York 10016." Norma picked it up, unlocked the door, and went into the apartment, It was Just getting dark ‘AAfter she had put the lamb chops in the broiler, she sat down to open the packege. Inside the carton was a push-button unit fastened to a small wooden box. A glass dome covered the button, aye nbn ee fea ea s}"10016 L237 4 217-6 Al bute Ae ivsoryvic tious Bud i ee2 Button, Button Norma tried to lift it off, but it was locked in place. She turned the unit over and saw a folded piece of paper scotch-taped to the bottom of the box. She pulled it off; "Mr. Steward will call on you at 8.00 P.M." Norma put the button unit beside her on the couch, She reread the typed note, smiling. ‘A few moments later, she went back into the kitchen to make the salad. ‘The doorbell rang at eight o'clock. “I'l get it, "Norma called from the kitchen, Arthur was in the living room, reading. 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