Understand the true meaning of patriotism with 9th Class English Chapter 2 notes. Learn about love for country and national responsibility.
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Patriotism means love for the motherland or devotion to one's country. The word comes from the Latin word 'patriota', meaning countryman. It is a commendable quality that gives strength and courage to safeguard the interest of the country.
A patriot loves his country and is willing to sacrifice when the need arises. For a patriot, the sovereignty, integrity, and honour of the country are supreme values on which no compromise can be made.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a nation builder. He wanted to protect the values, culture, and traditions of Muslims. He said: 'We must develop a sense of patriotism which galvanizes us all into one united and strong nation.'
Many soldiers laid down their lives for Pakistan's defense in the wars of 1965, 1971, and the Kargil War. Heroes like Captain Muhammad Sarwar, Major Raja Aziz Bhatti, and others embraced martyrdom and were awarded Nishan-e-Haider, the highest military award.
Modal verbs express necessity, possibility, or ability.
Can/Could: Ability.
May/Might: Possibility.
Must: Strong obligation/necessity.
Should: Advice or recommendation.
Assertive: Makes a statement.
Interrogative: Asks a question.
Imperative: Gives a command.
Exclamatory: Expresses strong emotion.
Present Participle (-ing): Used in continuous tenses and as adjectives (e.g., 'running water').
Past Participle (-ed/-en): Used in perfect tenses and as adjectives (e.g., 'broken window').
Gerund: Verb ending in -ing acting as a Noun (e.g., 'Swimming is fun').
Infinitive: 'To' + Base Verb (e.g., 'To learn is important').