The Voice of God – Text Book Exercise

Text Book Exercise 1

Q. Answer the following questions and then share your answers with your partner.

1. The main idea of the poem is to speak gently with:

   • (a) children
   • (b) young people
   • (c) all people
   • (d) ✔ old people

2. By speaking gently, we attract people’s:

   • (a) attention
   • (b) ✔ love
   • (c) care
   • (d) help

3. Speaking gently is something:

   • (a) big
   • (b) difficult
   • (c) ✔ small
   • (d) impossible

4. We shall have good results of speaking kindly in the:

   • (a) shortly
   • (b) ✔ world
   • (c) deeply
   • (d) keenly

5. We should speak kindly to the old people because they will leave the world:

   • (a) after a long time
   • (b) ✔ shortly
   • (c) deeply
   • (d) none of these

Text Book Exercise 2

Q. Work in pairs and underline the following words in the poem. Next, choose the suitable meaning from the box below and write it against the words.

Unending time/forever	Tone of voice	Tried	Spoil
Cause unhappiness	Rude or rough	Softly and kindly	Old

S No	Words	Meaning
1.	Gently	Soft and kindly
2.	Harsh	Rude and rough
3.	Mar	Spoil
4.	Accents	Tone of voice
5.	Aged	Old
6.	Grieve	Cause unhappiness
7.	Careworn	Tired
8.	Eternity	Unending time/forever

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Text Book Exercise 3

Q. Read the text and match sentences in column A with column B. Write the answers in column C. Compare your answers with your partner.

S No	A	B	C
1.	Speak gently to everyone	so as not cause them unhappiness	1A-5B
2.	Speak gently so as not to	its impact on people’s lives	2A-4B
3.	Speak gently to little children and	small but important	3A-6B
4.	Speak gently to old people	wipe out all the good work done	4A-1B
5.	Speak gently as it is something	to win people’s love	5A-3B
6.	Speak gently as only time will show	teach them in a soft manner	6A-2B

Text Book Exercise 4

Q. Work in pairs and find out the reasons why the poet asks us to speak gently. First, discuss the reasons orally and then write the answers in your notebook.

(a) We should speak gently to everyone because
Soft and kind words leave a deep and lasting impression.

(b) We should not speak in a harsh manner because
It will deprive us of all the good we do here and we will have more enemies than friends.

(c) We should teach children in a soft manner because
They can also learn to speak gently. We can get their love by speaking gently with them.

(d) We should not cause unhappiness to older people because they are going to die soon and let them die in peace.
We should not make them sad by speaking harshly.

(e) Speaking gently is a small but important thing because
It touches the depths of the heart. The good and the joy it brings Eternity shall tell.

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Text Book Exercise 5

Q. Work in pairs and list down two things for each verse that the poet mentions people should do and what would be the result of doing each thing.

Verse 1:

(a) Speak gently to everyone
(b) Rule by love

Results: By speaking softly we win people’s hearts. We rule the hearts.

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Verse 2:

(a) Speak gently to children
(b) Teach them soft and mild accents

Results: Children’s childhood will soon be over. They will learn to speak softly, and we will get the love of children.

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Verse 3:

(a) Speak gently to old persons
(b) Let them die in peace

Results: Older people don’t know what they have endured in their lives. Do not grieve their broken hearts. Make it easy for them to leave the world.

Text Book Exercise 6

Q. Based on answers in Exercises 3, 4, and 5, write the summary of the poem. Look at the summary writing tips in Unit 3.1 and 3.4.

Ans:
In the world, we do some good deeds and some bad deeds. Talking is not bad, but sometimes our way of talking and the words we use are bad and harsh. Pointing on the same, the poet of the beautiful poem “Speak Gently” says that we should speak gently while we talk and that we should avoid using harsh words as they hurt the feelings of our fellowmen. Speaking gently and using soft words can please others and help us win their hearts.

While we talk to a little child, our accent should be soft and mild. Teaching or telling something to him, we should not forget that he is just a child, so our attitude should be polite, slow, and friendly. This attitude will win his heart, and he will feel love for the speaker.

If we talk to an aged person, we should think of his old age. As he is weak, broken-hearted, and near to death, we should have love for him and speak gently. Our good attitude and good way of talking will reduce his grief, and he will feel good and happy.

Speaking gently is a little thing, but its impact is great. Our bad and rough way of talking and harsh words can hurt the feelings of anyone and make them sad and unhappy. Our good way of talking can make anyone smile and happy. What and how we speak and behave will reflect in our life hereafter.

Revision of Number of Nouns | Modal Verbs

Text Book Exercise 1

Q. Form plurals of the following singular nouns. After completing, compare your answers with your partner.

S No	Singular Noun	Plural Noun
01.	Story	Stories
02.	Hair	Hair
03.	Child	Children
04.	Leaf	Leaves
05.	Son in law	Sons in law
06.	Tooth	Teeth
07.	Woman	Women
08.	Thief	Thieves
09.	Portfolio	Portfolios
10.	Studio	Studios
11.	Secretary of state	Secretaries of state
12.	News	News
13.	Hoof	Hoofs
14.	Theory	Theories
15.	Trousers	Trousers
16.	Hair	Hair
17.	Essay	Essays
18.	Valley	Valleys
19.	Tooth	Teeth
20.	Chimney	Chimneys

Text Book Exercise 2

Q. Fill in the blanks with appropriate plural forms of the given nouns. After completing, compare your answers with your partner.

1. I saw three big oxen (ox) near the cliffs (cliff).
2. There were many police (police) near those houses (house).
3. Please buy some potatoes (potato) and tomatoes (tomato).
4. Farmer Abdul Raheem has three sheep (sheep) and four deer (deer) on his farm.
5. Mrs. Jahanzaib had to go for check-ups (check-up) every week.
6. Raja is more than six feet (foot) tall, but he is afraid of mice (mouse).
7. The little calves (calf) lost their mothers (mother).
8. There are three banks (bank) in the four cities (city) close to my village.
9. We need more knives (knife) and forks (fork).
10. My sister has lost three of her teeth (tooth).

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Text Book Exercise 3

Q. Work in pairs. Write down the plural of the given nouns. Then, form sentences using both the singular and plural nouns in your own sentences. An example is given below.

Example:

• radio
  My grandfather has one very old radio.
• radios
  There are several types of radios in this shop.

S No	Words	Sentence
01.	Leaf	A fallen leaf floated on the surface of the water.
	Leaves	Leaves begin to fall in October.
02.	Dish	This dish is tasty.
	Dishes	My sister is in the kitchen washing dishes.
03.	Father-in-law	He had been deeply affected by the sudden death of his father-in-law.
	Fathers-in-law	Almost all fathers-in-law have the same emotions and feelings.

Text Book Exercise 4

Q. Work in pairs. Orally discuss and change the following statements into requests by using modal verbs. After discussing, write the requested sentences in your notebook.

1. Shut the door, as it is windy today.
   Ans: Will you please shut the door, as it is windy today?

2. Send me an email and I’ll follow it up.
   Ans: Would you please send me an email and I’ll follow it up?

3. Help me finish this assignment.
   Ans: Could you help me finish this assignment?

4. Pass the salt and pepper.
   Ans: Can you please pass the salt and pepper?

5. Repeat what you just said.
   Ans: May you please repeat what you just said?

6. Help me find my leather jacket.
   Ans: Will you please help me find my leather jacket?

7. Clear the table so that I can put my computer there.
   Ans: Would you please clear the table so that I can put my computer there?

8. Show me how to fix this problem.
   Ans: May you please show me how to fix this problem?

9. Help her in whatever way you can.
   Ans: Could you please help her in whatever way you can?

10. Move this chair to the corner.
    Ans: Can you please move this chair to the corner?

Advice

The model verbs for advice are should, ought to, and had better.
These can be used in positive and negative sentences.

For example:

Positive Sentence	Negative Sentence	Interrogative Sentence
You should study harder to get better results.	You shouldn’t call her while she is busy with chores.	I have a problem. Should I call my parents or my friend?
You ought to wear a warm jacket; it’s really cold outside.	("Ought to" is not usually used in the negative form.)	("Ought to" is not common in question form.)
You had better slow down. You are driving too fast!	You had better not forget to finish your homework.	("Had better" is not usually used in question form.)

The phrase "had better" is a bit stronger. It includes the idea of a warning: something terrible will happen if you do not follow my advice.

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Text Book Exercise 5

Q. Work in pairs. Orally discuss and change the following statements into advice by using modal verbs. After discussing, write the advice sentences in your notebook.

1. Listen to your mother.
   Ans: You should listen to your mother.

2. Give a good reason for your absence.
   Ans: You ought to give a good reason for your absence.

3. Break traffic rules.
   Ans: You had better not break traffic rules.

4. Fulfill the promise you made to your mother.
   Ans: You should fulfill the promise you made to your mother.

      5. Finish your task on time or you’ll be in trouble.

       Ans: You had better finish your task on time or you’ll be in trouble.

       6. Discuss this matter at the dinner table.

        Ans: You should discuss this matter at the dinner table.

       7. Remain seated until the seatbelt sign is turned off.

         Ans: You had better remain seated until the seatbelt sign is turned off.

       8. Complete these chores by tomorrow.

         Ans: You ought to complete these chores by tomorrow.

       9. Talk when others are speaking.

        Ans: You shouldn’t talk when others are speaking.

       10. Follow the instructions carefully.

        Ans: You had better follow the instructions carefully.

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Text Book Exercise 6

Q. Write requests or advice for the following situations.

(a) You need a pen, and your sister has one.
Ans: Can you please give me your pen for a while, sister?

(b) You are spending too much money on buying unnecessary clothes.
Ans: You shouldn’t spend too much money on buying unnecessary clothes.

(c) Your friend is leading an unhealthy lifestyle.
Ans: You had better not lead an unhealthy lifestyle.

(d) You want a half-day leave from your Principal as there is an emergency in your family.
Ans: Would you please allow me a half-day leave as there is an emergency in my family?

(e) Your brother is going to the stadium to watch a cricket match and you want to go with him.

Ans: Could I go with you to the stadium to watch a cricket match?

(f) My friend was telling me a secret about her family.

Ans: You should not tell this secret to anyone.

(g) What does your mother say if you spend too much time playing games rather than studying?

Ans: You should concentrate more on your studies than on playing games.

(h) The phone rings while you are cooking in the kitchen. Your father is near the telephone.

Ans: Could you please pick up the phone, father? I am cooking in the kitchen.

(i) It’s hot, and you are thirsty.

Ans: Can I have something to drink?

(j) You’re studying for an exam, but your brother listens to loud music.

Ans: Could you please put the volume down? I am studying for the exam.

A BAD DREAM – Text Book Exercise

Text Book Exercise 1

Q. Work individually and answer the following questions in your notebook. After completing the exercise, compare your answers with your partner.

1. How many families were going on the trip?
   Ans: Two families were going on the trip. Mr. Aziz’s family and his brother Mr. Karim’s family were going on the trip.

2. How many ghost stories are mentioned in the text?
   Ans: There are three ghost stories mentioned in the text.

3. Did any of the children experience something strange?
   Ans: No, not at all. No children experienced anything strange.

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Text Book Exercise 2

Q. Work in pairs. Read the text and find the words in the given paragraphs that have the meanings given below. Write your answers in the answer column. The first one has been done as an example.

Paragraph	Meaning	Ans
1	something for which one has waited for a long time	long-awaited
2	an enclosed section in a railway carriage	compartment
5	take something for a limited time, by paying for it	rented / hire
5	having presence of ghosts	haunted
10	killed for food	no word is found in paragraph 10
10	frightened	scared
11	conversation that may not be true	gossip
11	have power or influence over something	dominate
11	form a mental picture	imagining

Text Book Exercise 3

Q. Work individually. Read the text and provide one-word answers in the given blanks.

a) What was the name of the station where they got off?
Ans: Patni

b) Upon hearing the address, the first person who was surprised?
Ans: The porter

c) Who was the second person who was surprised?
Ans: The van driver

d) For how many days was the trio planned?
Ans: Ten days

e) How many bedrooms were there in the house?
Ans: Three

f) Who had the first strange experience?
Ans: Mr. Karim

g) Who had the second strange experience?
Ans: Mr. Karim

h) What happened in the end of the story?
Ans: Dreaming

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Text Book Exercise 4

Q. Work individually. Read the text and complete the following sentences by matching items in columns A and B. Write your answers in the Ans. column.

No	Column A	Ans.	Column B
1	On hearing where they were staying	e	a) and fresh vegetables from the fields.
2	When the driver told Mr Aziz that the house was haunted	h	b) and had a nice view of the village and the fields.
3	The house was big and airy	b	c) and quickly left for the station.
4	When the people in the village asked them to leave the house	f	d) and did not want to go back.
5	They enjoyed the clean air of the village	a	e) two people asked whether they were sure.
6	They all felt happy and relaxed	d	f) they laughed and said that there was no such thing as ghosts.
7	Nothing happened for a few days	g	g) then strange things started happening.
8	On the last morning they got out of bed very early	c	h) Mr. Aziz said that he did not believe such stories.

Text Book Exercise 5

Q. The following sentences give wrong information. Work in pairs, read the story and write the correct sentences in the space provided below each statement.

1. Mr and Mrs Karim and their children planned the holiday.
   Correct: Mr and Mrs Aziz and their children planned the holiday.

2. Mr and Mrs Aziz and their children decided to join them.
   Correct: Mr and Mrs Karim and their children decided to join them.

3. They planned a 3-month trip.
   Correct: They planned a 10-day trip.

4. They travelled by bus and reached a village called Patni.
   Correct: They travelled by train and reached a village called Patni.

5. They hired a taxi to reach the house.
   Correct: They hired a van to reach the house.

6. Mr Aziz told the driver that they had bought the house.
   Correct: Mr Aziz told the driver that they had rented the house.

7. He told him that the house was old but Mr Aziz did not believe him.
   Correct: He told him that the house was haunted but Mr Aziz did not believe him.

8. When they reached the house, nobody liked it.
   Correct: When they reached the house everybody liked it.

9. The children got the cleanest room.
   Correct: The children got the biggest room.

10. After dinner they went to bed quite late, as they were tired.
    Correct: After dinner, they went to bed quite early, as they were tired.

11. After two days they went into the fields.
    Correct: The next morning, they went into the fields.

12. They met some people and they told them to sell the house before they were harmed.
    Correct: They met some people and they told them to leave the house before they were harmed.

13. Strange things started to happen on the fifth day.
    Correct: Strange things started to happen on the seventh day.

Text Book Exercise 6

Q. Work individually. Combine the points from Exercise 5 and write a summary of the story in your notebook. You can add other points. Also, write an alternative ending of the story.

Ans:
Mr Aziz and his brother’s families decided to take a ten-day holiday in the village. They travelled by train. They rented a house for ten days which was far from the station but close to the fields so that they could enjoy the life of the village.

They reached Patni. At the station, when they told the porter where to go, he was astonished and said, “Are you sure?” Outside the station, when they told the van driver where to go, he was also surprised and said, “Are you sure?”

The van driver told him that the house they had rented was haunted, but Mr Aziz said they did not believe such stories. The house was big and airy. They liked the house. The next morning they went to the fields and told the villagers that there were no such things as ghosts. They kept having fun. A week later, weird things started to happen. On the seventh night, Mr Karim felt that someone was pulling his blanket. This time he pulled the blanket up and held it tightly under his head and feet. Then someone pulled his bed. He was scared.

Nothing happened after that but he could not sleep. No one believed him. After a walk in the fields, everyone except Mr Karim returned. He felt that someone was following him, but no one was there. Suddenly the head blocked his way. He changed his route, but the head also came to this side. Mr Karim was alone. He was terrified. He started running towards the house. He told everyone about the incident but no one believed him. They said that he had taken the words of the villagers seriously.

On the last night of their stay, Mr and Mrs Aziz, and Mr and Mrs Karim were sitting and talking. An empty chair sprang forward and it felt as if someone was sitting on it. Seeing this, they started screaming. The next moment Mr Karim woke up. He was having a bad dream. They just had to go on their trip.

Future Tense and Active and Passive Voice - Solved Book Exercise - English 10th

Text Book Exercise 1

Will / Shall

1. They __________ (come) here again next year. (will come)
2. I __________ (complain) to the principal sometimes next week. (shall complain)
3. They __________ (do) business with us from next year. (will do)
4. This time tomorrow, I __________ (be) very busy. (shall be)
5. We __________ (be) in trouble for being late. (will be)

Future Continuous

1. I __________ (appear) for my board exams this year. (shall be appearing)
2. We __________ (go) out later in the evening. (will be going)
3. He __________ (stay) home the whole evening. (will be staying)
4. They __________ (watch) the cricket match tonight. (will be watching)
5. I __________ (drive) the car as our driver is ill. (shall be driving)

Future Perfect

1. We __________ (climb) the mountain by tomorrow afternoon. (shall have climbed)
2. He __________ (have) his tooth pulled out by the time we reach. (will have had)
3. I __________ (meet) the captain of the cricket team by six o’clock tomorrow. (shall have met)
4. His tailor __________ (stitch) his clothes by the time we get there. (will have stitched)
5. By the time we finish they __________ (leave). (will have left) 

Be going to
01. Tariq __________ (deliver) the speech on behalf of the class. (is going to deliver)
02. We __________ (cut) this tree as it is about to fall. (are going to cut)
03. I think they __________ (get) admission in the best college. (are going to get)
04. The tree __________ (shed) its leaves soon as it is autumn time. (is going to shed)
05. I __________ (go) join the new hockey club soon. (am going to go)

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Present continuous
01. We __________ (take) a trip to Tharparkar next Sunday. (are taking)
02. I __________ (cook) biryani for lunch today. (am cooking)
03. They __________ (buy) a new house soon. (are buying)
04. He __________ (invite) several people to his son’s wedding next month. (is inviting)
05. She __________ (participate) in the debate competition to be held by the school. (is participating)

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Present simple
01. We __________ (start) this work tomorrow. (start)
02. The train __________ (leave) in half an hour. (leaves)
03. The ship __________ (sail) for South Africa next week. (sails)
04. She __________ (begin) her career in the Pakistani air force next year. (begins)
05. He __________ (return) tomorrow after a week-long journey. (returns)

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Two future actions
01. It __________ (cost) a lot more if we _____ (buy) it next year. (is going to cost, will buy)
02. He _____ (visit) us when he _____ (come) to Karachi on his next visit. (will visit, comes)
03. We __________ (wait) for you at the gate until you __________ (arrive). (will wait, arrive)
04. The cat __________ (drink) the milk by the time you __________ (move) the bowl. (will drink, will have moved)
05. The programme __________ (end) by the time they __________ (finish) their food. (will end, will have finished)

Text Book Exercise 2
Q. Work in pairs. Complete the sentences using the correct future form of the given verbs.

1. Do you think people __________ (travel) to the moon again? (will travel)
2. Tomorrow we __________ (rehearse) a school play in the gym. (are going to rehearse)
3. Dad __________ (wait) for you at the station when you arrive next week. (will wait)
4. By the end of this year, I __________ (visit) Brazil. (will be visiting)
5. I __________ (make) a shelf for my technology project. (will make)
6. Look at that car! It __________ (crash) if the driver doesn’t slow down. (will crash)
7. If I won’t know the answer, I __________ (ask) my elder sister. (will have asked)
8. We __________ (go) on a picnic next weekend. Would you like to come? (will go)
9. Sara and Meena __________ (finish) their IT project by tomorrow afternoon. (will have finished)
10. Raza __________ (take) his goat for a walk when his mother __________ (come) back from work. (is going to take, will come)

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Text Book Exercise 3
Q. Here is a conversation between a palmist and a customer. Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the future tense. After completing, compare your answers with your partner.

Customer: Can you tell me something about my future?
Palmist: I __________ (tell) you if you show me your palm. (am going to tell)

Customer: Tell me about my education.
Palmist: Initially, you __________ (study) till B.A. or B.Com. but you __________ (go) for higher education. (study, will go)

Customer: Where will I get my higher education?
Palmist: Probably you __________ (get) your first higher education degree in Pakistan. (will get)

Customer: How about travel?

Palmist:

You will travel (travel) a lot throughout your life.

Customer:
What about my earnings?

Palmist:
You will be (be) a rich person. You will earn (earn) a lot of money. But all of this will depend on how hard you work and how well you treat (treat) your parents.

Customer:
Can you tell me something about my health?

Palmist:
In the near future you enjoy (enjoy) good health, but later on you will suffer (suffer) from an unknown disease. The good news is that you will find (find) a good doctor who will treat (treat) you well and will cure (cure) you completely.

Customer:
Thank God for that! Anything else?

Palmist:
You will be (be) a highly successful person. Good luck to you.

Customer:
Thank you.

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Text Book Exercise 4

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Active Voice and Passive Voice

The passive form is commonly used in textbooks, in scientific, technical, and business reports, and in newspapers.
In some cases, ‘by’ may be used to clarify who the doer is; in other cases, the doer may just be implied. It is generally omitted when it is obvious who the ‘doer’ is.

Example:
The house is being painted.

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Active and Passive Voice

We use passive voice when:

1. We don’t know the agent.
   (ہم کام کرنے والے فرد کو نہیں جانتے ہیں۔)

2. We don’t want to mention the agent.
   (ہم کام کرنے والے فرد کا ذکر نہیں کرنا چاہتے ہیں۔)

Pattern:
be (form) + V(pp)

طریقہ:
Passive Voice بنانے کے اصول:

1. The subject of the active voice becomes the object of the passive voice.
   (active voice کا فاعل passive voice کا مفعول بن جاتا ہے۔)

2. The object of the active voice becomes the subject of the passive voice.
   (active voice کا مفعول passive voice کا فاعل بن جاتا ہے۔)

3. We use the form of ‘be’ according to the tense of the active voice.
   (ہم 'be' فارم کو active voice کے ٹینس کے مطابق استعمال کرتے ہیں۔)

4. We always use the past participle (pp) of the verb in the passive voice.
   (verb past participle کا passive voice میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔)

5. We can omit the agent (the subject of the active voice) in the passive voice if it is a pronoun or it is unimportant.
   (ہم active voice کے فاعل کو passive voice میں چھوڑ سکتے ہیں اگر وہ ضمیر ہو یا اہم نہ ہو۔)

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01. Passive Voice of Present Indefinite Tense:

S	V	O
I	write	essays.

(Active)
Essays are written by me. (Passive)

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Note:
There are 3 forms of ‘be’ (am/is/are) in the present. We use them according to the subject of the passive voice.
(Present میں 'be' کی تین اقسام ہیں۔ ہم ان کو passive voice کے فاعل کے مطابق استعمال کرتے ہیں۔)

S No	Active Voice	Passive Voice
1	He takes a catch.	A catch is taken by him.
2	She does not like tea.	Tea is not liked by her.
3	Do you love books?	Are books loved by you?
4	Who knows it?	Who is it known by? or By whom is it known?

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02. Passive Voice of Present Continuous Tense:

Here we add ‘being’ before the V(pp). The other rules are the same. The form of ‘be’ is already present; there can be a change according to the subject.

• Active: I am writing letters.
• Passive: Letters are being written by me.

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Note: The form of ‘be’ (am) was already present, but we changed it into “are” because of the subject.

• Active: What is troubling you?

• Passive: What are you being troubled by?

• Active: He is not helping.

• Passive: We are not being helped by him.

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03. Passive Voice of Present Perfect Tense:

Here we add ‘been’ before the V(pp). The other rules are the same.

• Active: I have seen this film.

• Passive: This film has been seen by me.

• Active: Have you got the visa?

• Passive: Has the visa been got by you?

• Active: Who has done it?

• Passive: Who has it been done by? / By whom has it been done? (old fashioned passive)

04. Passive Voice of Past Indefinite Tense:

• There are two forms of ‘be’ (was/were) in the past. We use them according to the subject of the passive voice.

• Active: He dug a hole.
  Passive: A hole was dug by him.

• Active: We did not do it.
  Passive: It was not done by us.

• Active: What caused the explosion?
  Passive: What was the explosion caused by?

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05. Passive Voice of Past Continuous Tense:

• The rule is the same as for the present continuous tense.

• Passive voice is made for only two continuous tenses: Present continuous and past continuous.

• Active: I was watching a play on TV.
  Passive: A play was being watched on TV by me.

• Active: Were you doing homework?
  Passive: Was homework being done by you?

• Active: Who was teasing you?
  Passive: Who were you being teased by?

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06. Passive Voice of Past Perfect Tense:

• The rule is the same as for the present perfect tense.

• Active: She had visited Paris.
  Passive: Paris had been visited by her.

• Active: Who had eaten my food?
  Passive: Who had my food been eaten by?
  Old-fashioned Passive: By whom had my food been eaten?

07. Passive Voice of Future Indefinite Tense:

• We use ‘be’ in the future tense.

  Active: The police will catch the thief.
  Passive: The thief will be caught by the police.

  Active: Will you not help her?
  Passive: Will she not be helped by you?

  Active: How will you do it?
  Passive: How will it be done by you?

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08. Passive Voice of Future Perfect Tense:

• The rule is the same as for present perfect and past perfect.
  ‘Been’ is added before V(pp).

  Active: We will have completed the lesson by tomorrow.
  Passive: The lesson will have been completed by tomorrow by us.

  Active: Will he have learnt this lesson in a week?
  Passive: Will this lesson have been learnt in a week by him?

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09. Passive with Modal Auxiliaries:

• Modal auxiliaries or simply modals are:
  will, would, shall, should, can, could, may, might, must, have to, has to, had to, ought to, had better, etc.

  Structure:
  Modals + be + V(pp)

  Active: She can type the letters.
  Passive: The letters can be typed by her.

  Active: They should not do it.
  Passive: It should not be done by them.

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10. Passive with Two Objects:

• When there are two objects after a verb, the first object is usually an indirect object (a pronoun) and the second object is a direct object (a noun).
  The subject of the passive voice is often the indirect subject.

  Example in Urdu:
  جس میں verb کے بعد دو مفعول objects ہوتے ہیں، پہلا مفعول (indirect) کہلاتا ہے اور دوسرا مفعول (object) direct کہلاتا ہے۔
  passive voice کے فاعل میں عام طور پر indirect object لیا جاتا ہے۔

11. Passive of Imperative Sentences:

Imperative sentences are of two types: ‘Do it.’ or ‘Don’t do it.’
They are made passive by the following pattern:

Pattern:
Let + object + be + V(pp)

Examples:

• Active: Open the door.
  Passive: Let the door be opened.

• Active: Don’t do it again.
  Passive: Let it not be done again.

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Summary:

S No	Tenses	Active Voice	Passive Voice
1	Present Indefinite Tense	love/loves	am/is/are loved
2	Present Continuous Tense	am/is/are loving	am/is/are being loved
3	Present Perfect Tense	have/has loved	have/has been loved
4	Past Indefinite Tense	loved	was/were loved
5	Past Continuous Tense	was/were loving	was/were being loved
6	Past Perfect Tense	had loved	had been loved
7	Future Indefinite Tense	will/shall	will/shall be loved
8	Future Perfect Tense	will have loved	will have been loved
9	Modals	can/could/will/shall/may/might/would/	modals (can/must/etc.) + be loved
		must/have to/has to? had to/ought to/ had better love

Text Book Exercise 5

Q. Change the following passive voice into an active voice. After completing, compare your answers with your partner and make corrections where needed.

1. The walls are being painted by them.
   Ans: They are painting the walls.

2. The latest book of the writer is liked by the reader.
   Ans: The readers like the latest book of the writer.

3. We had been given the wrong tickets.
   Ans: The wrong tickets had given to us.

4. The thieves were caught.
   Ans: They caught the thieves.

5. These three books had been written by him in 1873.
   Ans: He had written these three books in 1873.

6. Why is time wasted by everyone?
   Ans: Why does everyone waste time?

7. The new houses will be built by the new construction company.
   Ans: The new construction company will build the new houses.

8. The official documents have been sent by the officer.
   Ans: The officer has sent the official documents.

9. They can be given some information about the job by Ramiz.
   Ans: Ramiz can give some information about the job.

10. A new road was being planned near my house by the government.
    Ans: The government was planning a new road near my house.

Text Book Exercise 6

Q. Change the following active voice into passive voice. After completing, compare your answers with your partner and make corrections where needed.

1. The Students should study environmental problems at school.
   Ans: Environmental problems should be studied at school by the students.

2. Teachers could include this topic in their classes.
   Ans: This topic could be included in their class by teachers.

3. Some people buy returnable bottles and use recycled paper.
   Ans: Returnable bottles are bought and recycled paper is used by some people.

4. Governments have constantly ignored important issues for economic reasons.
   Ans: Important issues have been constantly ignored for economic reasons by governments.

5. At school, teachers often tell students about pollution and its prevention.
   Ans: At school, students are often told about pollution and its prevention by teachers.

6. In developed countries, authorities expect everybody to cooperate.
   Ans: In developed countries, everyone is expected by authorities to cooperate.

7. Everyone should throw their bottles in the bottle recycling bins.
   Ans: Bottles should be thrown in the bottle recycling bins by everyone.

8. Parents must teach their children how to dispose of the rubbish.
   Ans: Children must be taught how to dispose of the rubbish by their parents.

9. Last year several nations held a meeting to discuss environmental problems.
   Ans: Last year, a meeting was held by several nations to discuss environmental problems.

10. Organizations like Greenpeace are giving people leaflets about what to do.
    Ans: People are being given leaflets about what to do by organizations like Greenpeace.
    OR
    Leaflets about what to do are being given to people by organizations like Greenpeace.

Text Book Exercise 7

Q. Work in pairs and change the voice in the following two passages. After completing, compare your work with another pair. Make changes in your work if needed.

(a)
A local jewellery shop was robbed yesterday by two men. When the shop had been locked up by the owner, a gun was held at his head by one of the robbers. He was told by the other to unlock the shop and hand over the diamonds in the safe. A search has been organized for the robber by the police, and it is hoped that he will be captured by them in a few days. The owner is being treated by the doctors at a local hospital. He has been badly affected by the incident. No one knows how soon the shop will be opened by him again.

Ans:
Two men robbed a local jewellery shop yesterday. When the owner had locked up the shop, one of the robbers held a gun at his head. The other told him to unlock the shop and hand over the diamonds in the safe. The police have organized a search for the robber, and they hope that they will capture him in a few days. The owner is receiving treatment at a local hospital. The incident has badly affected him. No one knows how soon he will open the shop again.

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(b)
Our school is organizing a contest. The student council members will organize the event. The school management will provide administrative and financial support. Parents will also play a role in the activity. Students will prepare different projects about the environment. They will also be required to write articles related to the environment. The teachers will guide them in developing the projects. A team of experts will judge the work of the students. They will select two projects and two articles for award prizes. Famous publishers have given a set of encyclopedias and some books to be given as prizes.

Ans:
A contest is being organized by our school. The event will be organized by the student council members. The administrative and financial support will be provided by the school management. A role in the activity will also be played by parents. Different projects about the environment will be prepared by students. They will also be required to write articles related to the environment. They will be guided by the teachers in developing the projects. The work of the students will be judged by a team of experts. Two projects and two articles for award prizes will be selected by them. A set of encyclopedias and some books have been given by a famous publisher, to be given as prizes.

Embark on Your Academic Journey with SZABIST University

 

SZABIST (Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology) stands as one of Pakistan’s leading private universities, renowned for offering cutting-edge programs in business administration, computer science, media studies, engineering, and social sciences. With its presence across Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Hyderabad, Larkana, and Dubai, SZABIST has grown into a dynamic institution that attracts students from across Pakistan and beyond​

Admission to SZABIST can be competitive, especially due to its rigorous SZABIST Admission Test, which serves as the primary gateway to its prestigious undergraduate and graduate programs. This article merges essential insights about the admission process, test structure, preparation tips, and key deadlines to guide prospective students toward successful admission.

SZABIST Admission Process Overview

SZABIST admissions are typically open in two main cycles: Spring and Fall. For the Fall 2025 session, admissions began in January 2025 with aptitude tests scheduled around March, followed by interviews and the final merit list announcement by April. Classes usually commence in September.

If you're looking for upcoming Spring 2025 admissions, SZABIST's admissions portal and announcements will provide exact dates, but generally, they begin in October or November. This ensures students have enough time to apply, prepare for entry tests, and complete the documentation process.

SZABIST’s admission process follows a structured pathway to ensure a fair and transparent selection of candidates for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Below is a brief breakdown of each step in the process

1. Application Submission

Applicants must create an account on the SZABIST admissions portal and fill in personal, academic, and program-related details. Key documents include:

• Academic transcripts (Matric/O-Level, Intermediate/A-Level, Bachelor's degree if applicable)
• CNIC/B-form copy
• Passport (for foreign applicants)
• Photographs

Deadlines vary by the semester, with applications typically opening for Fall admissions in April and Spring admissions in October.

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What is the SZABIST Admission Test?

The SZABIST Admission Test is designed to ensure students meet the institute's academic standards. It assesses various skills required to thrive in academic programs, including verbal reasoning, quantitative aptitude, analytical reasoning, and general knowledge​

The test is mandatory for programs such as:

• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
• BS Computer Science
• BS Media Sciences
• BS Social Sciences

In some cases, graduate programs like MBA or MS also require interviews or group discussions in addition to the test.

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Test Structure: What to Expect

Admission Test Pattern (Example: BBA Program)

• Total Time: 90 minutes
• Total Marks: 100 (No negative marking)
• Sections:
• Verbal Reasoning (synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, comprehension)
• Quantitative Skills (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, word problems)
• Analytical Reasoning (logical puzzles, data interpretation)
• General Knowledge (current affairs, science, and technology)​

Minimum Eligibility for Undergraduate Programs:

• Intermediate or A-levels with 50% marks or equivalent. Alternatively, students can submit SAT scores (1650 or above) for exemption from the test​

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Effective Preparation Strategies

1. Start Early

Begin preparing at least three months in advance to cover all test sections thoroughly. Early preparation ensures time for both revisions and practice tests.

2. Create a Study Schedule

Allocate dedicated hours to different subjects, focusing more on weak areas. Consistency is essential for mastering key concepts.

3. Use Quality Study Materials

Invest in SAT, GMAT, or GRE guides, as these cover similar verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning skills. Online resources and past papers tailored to the SZABIST test format can also help​

4. Practice Past Papers

Solving past papers allows candidates to get familiar with the question formats and time limits. Practicing under timed conditions builds confidence and improves speed.

5. Join Study Groups

Collaborating with peers helps in idea exchange, clearing doubts, and staying motivated. Group discussions are especially beneficial for enhancing general knowledge.

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Post-Test Process and Interviews

1.      Result Announcement:
Results are announced within two to three weeks after the test date via email and the SZABIST portal.

2.      Interviews (if applicable):
Applicants to programs like MBA or MS may need to appear for interviews or group discussions. These assess the candidate’s motivation, communication skills, and alignment with the program.

3.      Admission Offers and Fee Submission:
Once selected, candidates must submit the required documentation and pay the non-refundable admission fee to confirm their seat.

4.      Orientation and Class Start:
Orientation usually takes place in August, with classes starting in September for the Fall session​.

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Final Tips for Test Day Success

• Stay Calm and Confident: Get a good night’s sleep before the test and arrive early at the test center to avoid last-minute stress.
• Time Management: Monitor your time closely during the test, leaving time for review.
• Trust Your Preparation: Practice and preparation will pay off if you stay focused and confident on test day​

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Your Future Awaits at SZABIST

Applying to SZABIST can be challenging, but with the right preparation, you can unlock new academic and career opportunities. The SZABIST Admission Test is the first step toward joining one of Pakistan’s most prestigious universities. Use this guide to structure your preparation and ensure success in the test.

For further information, visit the official SZABIST admissions portal: SZABIST Admissions​. Good luck with your journey toward academic excellence!

 

SZABIST University, Pakistan: An In-Depth Overview

 

1. Introduction

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) is one of Pakistan’s leading private universities. It was founded in 1995 to honor the legacy of the late Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, aiming to provide quality education with a focus on innovation, technology, and research. SZABIST has earned a reputation for academic excellence, offering programs across various disciplines, including business, computer science, social sciences, media, law, engineering, and biosciences.

Social Media - Solved Book Exercise - English 10th

 

Text Book Exercise 1

Q. Work individually and circle one of the options to fill in the blanks. After completing the exercise, compare your answers with your partner.

1. According to the text, social media is a:
   (a) good thing
   (b) bad thing
   (c) neither
   (d) ✓ both

2. The social media is something that is used by:
   (a) old people
   (b) young people
   (c) ✓ people of all ages
   (d) children

3. In conclusion, the writer says that the social media should be:
   (a) ignored
   (b) ✓ used with care
   (c) given up
   (d) used every day

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Text Book Exercise 2

Q. Work in pairs. Read the text and underline the following words. The meanings of all these words are given in the exercise below. Find out the word which has the given meaning and fill in the blanks.

Word Bank:

revolutionized	stupendous	vistas	fantasy	accessibility
injudicious	tardy	detrimental	fraudulent	materialize
deterioration	consequences	disproportionately	addictive	obesity
devastating	mitigated	self-portrayal	inconvenience	prudent

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Meanings and Answers:

1. The meaning of stupendous is extremely great.

   • Answer: Stupendous

2. The meaning of inconvenience is trouble.

   • Answer: Inconvenience

3. The meaning of obesity is being overweight.

   • Answer: Obesity

4. The meaning of materialize is happen or take shape.

   • Answer: Materialize

5. The meaning of prudent is caring for the future.

   • Answer: Prudent

6. The meaning of tardy is late submitted.

   • Answer: Tardy

7. The meaning of revolutionize is changed completely.

   • Answer: Revolutionized

8. The meaning of disproportionately is not in the right amount.

   • Answer: Disproportionately

9. The meaning of self-portrayal is showing off oneself.

   • Answer: Self-portrayal

10. The meaning of addictive is habit-forming.

• Answer: Addictive

11. The meaning of accessibility is easy to reach.

• Answer: Accessibility

12. The meaning of fraudulent is dishonest, cheating.

• Answer: Fraudulent

13. The meaning of vistas is prospects.

• Answer: Vistas

14. The meaning of consequences is negative results.

• Answer: Consequences

15. The meaning of devastating is highly damaging.

• Answer: Devastating

16. The meaning of injudicious is unwise.

• Answer: Injudicious

17. The meaning of fantasy is imagining of impossible things.

• Answer: Fantasy

18. The meaning of mitigated is made less severe.

• Answer: Mitigated

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Text Book Exercise 3

Q. Work individually. Skim through the text and identify the paragraphs that give the following information. Write the paragraph number in the given blanks. After completing, compare your answers with your partner and make corrections where necessary.

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Information	Paragraph Number
(a) Lack of quality communication	(8)
(b) Promotion and identification of skills and talents	(4)
(c) Basic rules for minimizing the harmful effects	(12)
(d) Becoming a part of the global community	(2)
(e) Impact on mental health	(10)
(f) Using the social media prudently	(13)
(g) Advent of the Internet and the social media	(1)
(h) Psychological disorders	(11)
(i) Negative impact on the studies	(6)
(j) Effects on physical health	(9)
(k) Use of the social media for business purposes	(3)
(l) Fraudulent companies cheating people	(7)
(m) Connecting friends and families	(5)

Text Book Exercise 4

Q. Read the text and mark the statements as true or false. After completing, compare your answers with your partner.

S No	Statements	True	False
1	The social media has not affected the world in any major way.		✓
2	Some vendors on the social media cheat their customers.	✓
3	Use of the social media does not have any disadvantages.		✓
4	Professionals do not use the social media.		✓
5	Increase in the use of the social media has affected relationships adversely.	✓
6	Students can contact teachers from any part of the world and learn from them.	✓
7	Employers do not use the social media to look for people whom they want to hire.		✓
8	Disproportionate use of the social media has devastating effects on physical health.	✓
9	A careless user can get the benefits from the positive aspects of the social media.		✓

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Text Book Exercise 5

Q. The following sentences have the wrong information. Work in pairs. Read the text and write the corrected sentences in the space provided.

1. Incorrect: With social media, one has become a part of the regional community.
   Correct: With social media, one has become a part of a global community.

2. Incorrect: The speed with which social media users are increasing is slow.
   Correct: The speed with which social media users are rising is stupendous.

3. Incorrect: The extended family members are not important in the Pakistani family structure.
   Correct: The extended family members occupy an important place in the Pakistani family structure. 

(4)

Original: Social media is a major cause of weakness in children and teenagers.
Corrected: Social media is a major cause of obesity in children and teenagers.

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(5)

Original: Rumours travel very slowly on social media.
Corrected: Rumours travel very fast on social media.

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(6)

Original: Posting selfies can lead to physical disorders.
Corrected: Posting selfies can lead to psychological disorders.

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(7)

Original: Using social media has neither pros nor cons.
Corrected: Using social media has both pros and cons.

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(8)

Original: One needs to see how one can maximize the harmless effects of social media.
Corrected: One needs to see how one can minimize the harmless effects of social media.

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(9)

Original: The ills of social media can be reduced by following all the rules.
Corrected: The ills of social media can be mitigated if we follow certain basic rules.

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(10)

Original: Giving up social media may be the only option we have today.
Corrected: Giving up social media may not be a realistic option.

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Text Book Exercise 6

Q: Work in pairs, read the text, and write down the positive aspects and negative aspects of social media with respect to the following. Also, write down what needs to be done to reduce the negative impact, as stated in the text.

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Business

Positive Aspects:
Businesspersons can initiate a business with the click of a button, rather than with the touch of a finger. They can post their products and invite buyers from every nook and corner of the world. They can interact with their customers on a case-by-case basis and readily respond to their queries, comments, and needs. Social media has facilitated online business and the promotion of skills and talents.

Negative Aspects:
One may get cheated by fake virtual companies and organizations. Hence, despite the innumerable benefits of online business, it may be misused by fraudulent companies. People may suffer financial loss by paying for goods that may be of poor quality.

Business (Reducing Negative Impact):

One should be discreet when selecting online products or responding to online offers of jobs and other opportunities.

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Students

Positive Aspects:
Social media has opened new vistas 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 globally and gain knowledge and wisdom from them.

Negative Aspects:
Its injudicious use often results in incomplete school assignments, tardiness, and poor academic performance. Moreover, when students accumulate pending work, they often resort to online distractions, such as social media websites, cutting down their study time. This harms their academic growth and performance. Furthermore, students without access to such services may fall behind in their studies.

Reducing Negative Impact:
Creating a balance between study time and physical activities is essential for achieving academic and personal growth.

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Communication with Friends and Family

Positive Aspects:
Social media has not only made constant connection with distant relatives possible, but it has also reconnected long-lost friends and relatives. Thanks to its affordability and accessibility, it has strengthened the bond of love and care among family members living far apart. Today, all family members can participate virtually in events when physical participation isn't possible.

Negative Aspects:
Increased time on social media has limited face-to-face communication, leading to compromised relationships. People now spend more time on social media, resulting in a decline in the quality of one-on-one conversations with both immediate and extended family members. This trend diminishes meaningful interactions that play an important role in Pakistani family culture. Although social networks allow quick interaction with many people, these interactions are often superficial and cannot replace meaningful face-to-face conversations. The lack of quality communication can weaken relationships, with negative consequences over time.

Reducing Negative Impact:
We should limit our time on social media and prioritize real-world interactions with family and friends. Strengthening face-to-face relationships will allow us to share each other’s joys and sorrows more meaningfully.

Promotion of Skills and Talents

Positive Aspects:
Social media has made the promotion of skills and talents very easy, leading to the opening up of innumerable avenues for many people. Skilled and talented individuals no longer need to seek contacts or venture out to showcase their capabilities. They can display their talents and promote their skills and products through virtual platforms, achieving great heights and recognition in their respective fields. Social media allows people to advertise their skills and capabilities, making it easier for employers to find the right candidates for vacant positions.

Negative Aspects:
Those aspiring for good jobs and better opportunities may face physical harm by participating in fake interviews.

Reducing Negative Impact:
One should be discreet when selecting online offers of jobs and other opportunities.

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Text Book Exercise 7

Q: Answer the following questions:

1. How has social media revolutionized the concept of communication?
   Ans: Social media has changed the way we communicate and with whom we interact. It allows people to communicate across geography, cultures, and languages, creating a globally interconnected community. Social media makes it possible to connect with friends and relatives in distant places at a much lower cost. Family members can also virtually participate in family events when physical presence is not possible.

2. How is social media assisting students and professionals in their respective fields?
   Ans: Social media has opened new vistas for students and professionals, enabling them to interact with peers worldwide and exchange views on topics of mutual interest. Students can also connect with educators and researchers from different parts of the world, gaining knowledge and insights to enhance their learning.

3. How can a business be initiated on a virtual platform?
   Ans: Social media has emerged as a fast-growing platform for online businesses. Entrepreneurs can start a business with the click of a button, rather than with the touch of a finger. They can post products and invite buyers from across the globe. Through social media, businesses can interact with customers on a case-by-case basis and respond to their queries, comments, and needs.

4. How can employers hunt for the right candidates for their job positions?

   Ans: Skilled and talented people can advertise their skills and capabilities through social media, making it easy for employers to hunt for the right people for any vacant position that they might have. Moreover, employers looking for people with specific qualifications and capabilities can also freely use their social media groups to advertise their vacant positions.                                                                                                                                                                                    5. Why can people easily have a constant connection with relatives in distant parts of the world?

   Ans: Social media has not only made a constant connection with distant relatives possible, but it has also helped establish contact with long-lost friends and relatives. Due to its affordability and easy accessibility, it has aided and strengthened the bond of love and care between family members living in distant parts of the world. Today, all family members can virtually participate in any family event in which physical participation is not possible for any reason.

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   6. How is social media affecting the relationships of people?

   Ans: Humans are social animals, and for strengthening social bonds, the physical sharing of moments of joy and grief is important. Increased time on social media has limited face-to-face communication, leading to weakened relationships. This increased usage has reduced the frequency and quality of close, one-to-one communication between both immediate and extended family members, who occupy an important place in the Pakistani family structure. While social networks enable interaction with a large number of people, these interactions are often shallow and cannot adequately replace everyday face-to-face communication. This lack of quality communication can weaken relationships, which may, in turn, have damaging consequences.