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The Role Of Women In Pakistan Movement
Exercise
Textual Study:
1. Study the following words carefully and look up their meanings in your dictionary:
| S.NO. | Words | Meanings |
|---|
| 1. | Organised | Arranged systematically, ordered |
| 2. | Achievement | Attainment |
| 3. | Imprisoned | To put into prison |
| 4. | Release | Free |
| 5. | Interview | A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation. |
| 6. | Accomplish | Achieve |
| 7. | Information | Facts provided or learned about something or someone. |
| 8. | Struggle | Attempt, Attain something in the face of difficulty |
| 9. | Active | Participating in a particular activity in a positive way. |
1. Use the following words in your own sentences:
| S.NO. | Words | Sentences |
|---|
| 1. | Organised | Social programs are organized by the school. |
| 2. | Achievement | The discovery of DNA was a major scientific achievement. |
| 3. | Imprisoned | He was imprisoned three times for his activities. |
| 4. | Release | Growth hormone is released into the blood during sleep. |
| 5. | Interview | She was interviewed by a reporter from the Daily News. |
| 6. | Accomplish | The planes accomplished their mission. |
| 7. | Information | They provided a vital piece of information. |
| 8. | Struggle | Many families on income support have to struggle to make ends meet. |
| 9. | Active | Tigers are active mainly at night. |
Comprehension
Q.1: Who was Bi Aman? Why is she remembered till today?
Ans: Abadi Begum, popularly known as Bi Aman was an aged lady. She was the mother of Moulana Muhammad All and Moulana Shaukat Ali who devoted their lives to the cause of the Muslims. She was a courageous women When her sons were arrested, brought to trial and imprisoned for two years, Bi Aman sent a word to them not to give up their cause She also told them not to ask for pardon, which was the condition of their release. 'Bi Aman' had not been to school or college. She is remembered till today because she taught her sons to be willing to sacrifice their lives in the cause of Muslim independence.
Q.2: How did the Muslims women work for Independence?
Ans: The Muslim women worked side by side with men in the independence movement They formed the women's branch of the All India Muslim League to organize women and give them awareness. They attended public meetings and took out processions.
Q.3: Why is Miss Fatima Jinnah called Madr-e-Mlllat?
Ans: Miss Fatima Jinnah was the youngest sister of Quaid -e- Azam. She looked after her brother so much. She helped her brother in the struggle for the establishment of Pakistan. She devoted her life for the Pakistan movement. Due to her devotion, services and sincerity the grateful nation thus calls her Madr-e-Millat which means the mother of the nation.
Q.4: What is the meaning of Madr-i-Millat?
Ans: Madr-e-Millat means the mother of the nation
Q.5: In Sindh, where did the first meeting of women take place?
Ans: The first public meeting of women in Sindh was take place in Karachi's Zoological garden.
Composition
Q.1: Tell in five sentences what you know about Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan?
Ans:
1- Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali worked as an honorary secretary and typist to Liaquat Ali Khan (her husband).
2- At that time , when Muslim league could not afford the salary of secretary, she arranged parties.
3- In these parties, Muslim women could meet the wife and the daughter or the Viceroy, so as to explain to them their side of the matter and express their protest
4-She also Organised Women's voluntary Services.
5-Later the Women's National Guards, consisting of three battalions, 2400 girls, in which, she herself held the rank of Brigadier.
Q.2: Write in your own words a paragraph on women's role in the Independence Movement?
Ans:
1- Though the Muslim women were in street “purdah” and were less and less politically aware, they played an active part in the independence movement.
2- They formed the women branch of the Muslim League to organize women and inform them about the politics of the country.
3- They organized public meetings for women and addressed large gathering.
4- They had opened classes in their honour to educate Muslims girls.
5- Thee brave ladies encouraged their brothers, husbands and sons not to give up the struggle for Pakistan until their goal was achieved.
Study of Structure
1. Has, Have
1- You have already learnt that Pakistan was established on 14th August, 1947.
2- She has not gone home as yet.
3- Has she gone home?
4- Has he finished his work?
5- We have finished our lessons?
6- Ahmed has bought a new bat.
7- Have a drink.
8- Have breakfast.
Note: Has/ Have here are not used as showing possession. This is another use of has and have besides what you have learnt already
2. On
Examples:
1- Pakistan was established
on 14th August, 1947,
2- Riaz left for Karachi
on Monday morning.
3- Quaid-e-Azam was born
on 25th December, 1876.
4- The train was
on time.
Note: Here on is used to show time. There are other uses of on also.
One of them is showing place. For example: on the table, on the bed, on your head etc.
On is a preposition. A preposition is usually put before the word that it controls. It show relationship of different kind, usually position, direction, time and various mental condition.
3. Together
Examples:
1-
Together they formed a political party called the Indian National Congress.
2- In the beginning both Hindus and Muslims worked
together to drive the British from India.
3- The Hindus and Muslims could not live
together.
4- We sit
together on the same bench.
5- We do our lessons
together in the evening.
Note: Together is used when two or more persons take part in some action.
4. For
Examples:
1- Their rule lasted
for about 200 years
2- The two brother were arrested, tried in the court and imprisoned
for two years.
3- He waited
for me by the roadside.
4- They organised public meetings
for women.
5- Have you brought this book
for me.
Note: The first two examples show time, the third place and in the last two is used before a Noun or Pronoun.
5(a). Looked after
Examples:
1- She
looked after the health and comfort of her famous brother.
2- His uncle
looked after him when his parents went to England.
(b) Look for
Examples:
1- What are you
looking for?
2- I have been
looking for him in the whole school.
(c) Look into
Examples:
1-
Look into the matter carefully.
2-
Look into your pocket.
(d) Look out
Examples:
1-
Look out of the window.
2-
Look out, there is a car moving.
(e) Look at
Examples:
1- Just
look at him! How funny he looks!
2-
Look at the camel! What a huge animal it is !
(f) Point at
Examples:
1- Don't
point at people. It is a bad habit.
2- Everyone is
pointing fingers at him.
(g) Smile at
Examples:
1- She
smiled at what the child said.
2- The teacher was pleased with Aslam and
smiled at him.<
6. Never
Example:
1- The Hindus would
never give equal treatment to Muslims.
2- I will
never believe what he says.
3- He will
never talk to him.
7. Want, Need
Example:
1- She explained to the people of other countries why the Muslims in India
wanted a separate state.
2- I
want a pencil to underline a difficult words.
3- I
need, your help, Will you help me?
4- I
need Rs. 150 to pay my class fee.
Note: There is a very little difference between these two words. Need is stronger than want. it shows some necessity.
8. (a) There is
Example:
1-
There is some milk in the jug.
2-
There is my car.
3-
There is a book for you on the table.
4-
There is no one here.
(b) There are
Example:
1-
There are many trees in the garden.
(c) There was
Example:
1- Then,
there was Miss Fatima Jinnah.
2-
There was nobody in the room.
3-
There was no time to lose.
(d) There were
Example:
1- But
there were a number of brave and selfless women.
2-
There were many books in the shop.
(e) there will
Example:
1-
There will be many mangoes in our garden this year.
2-
There will be no room for any one else.
(f) Is there
Example:
1-
Is there any milk in the jug?
2-
Is there a book for you on the table?
3-
Is there no one here?
(g) Are there
Example:
1-
Are there many trees in the garden?
2-
Are there many pencils on the desk?
(h) Was there
Example:
1-
Was there no one to help you?
2-
Was there nobody in the room?
(i) Was there
Example:
1-
Will there be many mangoes in the garden thius year?
2-
Will there be room for anyone else?
Exercises:
1. Frame five sentences using together with the following verbs:
Have , Are, Were, Go, Sit
1- They
have been living
together for eight years.
2- We
are enjoying spending time
together.
3- The old friends
were together again after many long years apart.
4- Both friends have decided to
go to the party
together.
5- We
sit together in silence for a long time, just looking at one another.
2. Frame five sentences using on with the following adverbs or adverbial phrases:
Friday, Morning, Horseback, 14th August, 10th January, The trees
1- She left for Lahore
on Friday night.
2-
On the morning of September, 3rd our result was announced.
3- Daniel and his father would ride there
on horseback.
4- Pakistan was came into being on
14th August, 1947.
5- He was born
on 10th January, 2007.
6- There was not a breath of wind to stir the young leaves
on the trees.
3. Fill in the blanks in the sentences with below choosing suitable word forms:
Looked After, Look for, look into, Look out of.
1- When his parents left for Europe, he was
looked after by his grandmother.
2-
Look into your pocket carefully.
3- Don't
look out of the car-window.
4- The parents
looked for the missing child everywhere.
4. Fill the blanks with suitable words:
1- He stayed with me
for two days.
2- I have been waiting here
for the last two hours.
3- I went to Karachi
for one week.
4- My father bought a cycle
for me.
5- This book is not
for you.
5. From the given list of words, find out the words opposite in meaning.
imprisoned, released, aged, uneducated, protest, majority, difficult, educated, minority, agree, young, easy.
| S.NO. | Words | Opposites |
|---|
| 1. | Imprisoned | Released |
| 2. | Aged | Young |
| 3. | Uneducated | Educated |
| 4. | Protest | Agree |
| 5. | Majority | Minority |
| 6. | Difficult | Easy |
