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Imperative sentences change to reported speech using verbs like “ordered, instructed, advised.”

The famous Urdu novel Khuda Ki Basti has 21 chapters.

The correct preposition is "for." The phrase is “do for a turban,” meaning it will serve the purpose of a turban.

In rhetoric, comparison based on a shared attribute is called “تشبیہ” (simile).

The term “مخطوطہ” refers to manuscripts or unpublished handwritten works.

"Praiseworthy" means deserving approval or admiration. "Creditable" is the synonym, while the others are negative words.

“یوسف ہے کارواں سے مراد” means someone is alone.

The poem “ابلیس کی مجلس شوری” is in Iqbal’s collection Bal-e-Jibril.

Option B is correct because the clause “who lives in Karachi” is non-restrictive and must be enclosed in commas.

Such a root form from which other words are derived is called “اسم مصدر” (verbal noun).

"Intrinsic" means inherent or essential. The synonym is "Essential," while the others are unrelated.

The novel’s central theme is “وجودیت” (existentialism).

The correct preposition is “under the shade of the tree.”

The phrase indicates past continuous tense (ماضی استمراری).

The correct phrase is “hiding behind the curtain.”

“جاڑے کی چاندنی” means something useless or without benefit.

Words beginning with a consonant sound use “a.” “One” begins with a consonant sound (w), so “a one-eyed person” is correct.

A descriptive name given based on quality or attribute is called “لقب” (title).

“Along” is a preposition showing direction.

Initially, Kufa was the capital before Baghdad was established.

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The 10th year of Prophethood is known as “Year of Sorrow” (عام الحزن) due to deaths of Hazrat Abu Talib and Bibi Khadija (R.A).

“Abasement” means humiliation, disgrace, or degradation.

Shortened prayer (Qasr) is allowed during travel.