FA Part 1 students can download the official English Grammar and Composition textbook for Class 11 here for free. This book is published by Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) Lahore and covers the complete grammar and composition syllabus for intermediate classes.
English Grammar and Composition is an essential companion for 1st year students. It covers all grammar rules, punctuation, tenses, direct and indirect speech, letter writing, essay writing, translation, and more — everything needed to score well in the English paper.
Book Overview
- Class: 11th Class / 1st Year
- Subject: English Grammar and Composition
- Category: FA, FSC, ICS, ICOM (All Intermediate)
- Board: Punjab Board (PCTB)
- Author: Zarqa Bashir
- Total Chapters: 13
- Format: PDF (Free Download)
Chapter List
Section 1: Grammar
Chapter 1: Parts of Speech
Covers all parts of speech in detail including nouns (kinds, types), pronouns (10 types), verbs (action, auxiliary, modal, phrasal, linking), adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
Chapter 2: Punctuation
Explains all punctuation marks including full stop, comma, question mark, exclamation mark, colon, semicolon, apostrophe, and quotation marks with rules and examples.
Chapter 3: Tenses
Covers present, past, and future tenses with their forms and structures, including irregular verbs and past participle forms.
Chapter 4: Correction of Common Errors
Covers common grammatical mistakes including subject-verb agreement errors, pronoun errors, apostrophe misuse, redundancy, misplaced modifiers, parallel structure, comma splice, and faulty comparisons.
Chapter 5: Sentences
Explains types of sentences by function (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory) and by structure (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex).
Chapter 6: Direct and Indirect Speech
Covers rules for converting direct speech to indirect speech including reporting verbs, tense changes, pronoun changes, and conversions for all sentence types.
Chapter 7: Pair of Words
An extensive list of commonly confused word pairs with meanings and usage in sentences — an important topic for board exams.
Chapter 8: Idioms
A comprehensive collection of English idioms with meanings and example sentences for use in writing and translation.
Section 2: Composition
Chapter 9: Stories with Moral Lessons
Contains 23 short moral stories including classics like The Hare and the Tortoise, The Wolf and the Lamb, King Midas, and more — useful for story-writing questions in board exams.
Chapter 10: Letters and Applications
Covers formal and informal letter writing with complete formats and 17+ sample informal letters and 15 formal application samples covering all common exam topics.
Chapter 11: Translation
Covers rules for translation between Urdu and English in both directions, with practice exercises for both Urdu-to-English and English-to-Urdu translation.
Chapter 12: Paragraph
Explains paragraph format and covers all four types — narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive — with 10 sample paragraphs on common topics.
Chapter 13: Essays
Covers essay structure, tips for essay writing, and provides 31 complete essays on topics commonly asked in board exams including education, environment, technology, and social issues.
Download English Grammar and Composition Class 11 PDF
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Who Should Read This
This book is for all FA, FSC, ICS, and ICOM Part 1 students studying English under Punjab Board. It is a complete grammar and writing resource that covers every type of question asked in the 1st year English board exam — from grammar and pair of words to essays, letters, and translation.
Applicable Boards
This PCTB textbook is used across all Punjab Board affiliated colleges — Lahore Board, Faisalabad Board, Gujranwala Board, Multan Board, Rawalpindi Board, Sargodha Board, DG Khan Board, and Sahiwal Board.
FAQs
Is this the official PCTB English Grammar book for Class 11?
Yes. This is the official PCTB English Grammar and Composition textbook for intermediate classes, approved by Punjab Board and authored by Zarqa Bashir.
Is this book for FA students only?
No. This book is common for all intermediate categories under Punjab Board including FA, FSC, ICS, and ICOM. Both 1st year and 2nd year students use the same Grammar and Composition book.
How many chapters are in this book?
There are 13 chapters divided into two sections. Section 1 has 8 grammar chapters (Parts of Speech to Idioms) and Section 2 has 5 composition chapters (Stories, Letters, Translation, Paragraphs, Essays).
Does this book include essays and letters for board exams?
Yes. Chapter 10 covers formal and informal letter writing with many sample letters and applications. Chapter 13 includes 31 complete essays on topics commonly asked in Punjab Board exams.
Is pair of words and idioms covered in this book?
Yes. Chapter 7 covers pair of words and Chapter 8 covers idioms — both are important topics in the Punjab Board English paper.