Sunshine English 12 Comprehensive – 2nd Year Guide (26th Ed.) 2027-28

Sunshine English 12 — Comprehensive Edition (جامع ایڈیشن) by Prof. Musarrat Hussain is the 26th Edition of Sunshine Publications' English guide for Intermediate Part-II (2nd Year / Class 12), printed "according to the new syllabus of PECTAA" and with complete Urdu translation (مکمل اردو ترجمہ کے ساتھ). It is one big volume — the printed contents run past page 850 — that puts every textbook lesson, the solved exercises, additional short questions, MCQs, English grammar and 76 model essays between a single pair of covers. We stock it for 2nd Year students of the 2027-28 session.

Exams Book House, Urdu Bazar, Lahore, supplies the Sunshine English 12 guide to students all over Pakistan — cash on delivery — and you can also collect it from our shop. Message us on WhatsApp with the book name and we will confirm the edition in stock.

Quick facts about this book

• Title: Sunshine English 12 (Comprehensive Edition) — جامع ایڈیشن
• Author: Prof. Musarrat Hussain
• Edition: 26th Edition (as printed on the cover)
• Class / level: Intermediate Part-II — 2nd Year, Class 12 (English is compulsory in every group: FSc Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, I.Com and F.A)
• Syllabus: New syllabus of PECTAA (Punjab)
• Language: English text with complete Urdu translation
• Publisher: Sunshine Publications, Urdu Bazar, Lahore
• Authenticity: the genuine Sunshine Publications cover carries a rub-coin sticker with a serial number

Who is this English 12 guide for?

It is written for 2nd Year students preparing the annual English (Compulsory) Paper of Intermediate Part-II in the Punjab boards — Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Sahiwal, D.G. Khan and Bahawalpur. Because the same English paper is taken by FSc, ICS, I.Com and F.A students, one book serves every group. Private candidates and improvers like it for the same reason: the guide does not assume you attended every class, because each lesson starts with an Urdu introduction of the author and an Urdu summary of the lesson before the English text begins.

Teachers also use the Comprehensive Edition as a ready reference for solved exercises, additional questions and the three-level answers (Outstanding, Standard and Easy) that Sunshine prints for poems and essays.

What is inside — complete contents of Sunshine English 12

Part 1 — the 13 textbook units

1. Journey to Taif (prose lesson, starts page 14)
2. The Last Lesson (page 49)
3. On His Blindness — Poem (page 86)
4. The Power of Digital Learning (page 122)
5. The Giving Tree (page 159)
6. The Fun They Had (page 178)
7. Because I Could Not Stop for Death — Poem (page 202)
8. The Devoted Friend (page 235)
9. The Doll's House (page 300)
10. All the World's a Stage — Poem (page 350)
11. A Letter to God (page 394)
12. A Visit to the Swat Valley (page 423)
13. The Pearl — Novel (page 462; see the note below)

What every prose lesson gives you

• مصنف کا تعارف — an introduction to the author, in Urdu
• سبق کا تعارفی خلاصہ — a short Urdu summary of the lesson before you read it
• Pre-reading questions, the full text, line-by-line translation, synonyms and while-reading questions
• Solved Exercise of the Textbook — every exercise question answered
• Additional Short Questions & Answers for extra practice
• Exercise of Synonyms
• MCQs on Prepositions (text-based) and MCQs on Correction (text-based)
• Answer Keys for all objective practice

What every poem gives you (On His Blindness, Because I Could Not Stop for Death, All the World's a Stage)

• Introduction of the poet and an Urdu summary of the poem (شاعر کا تعارف، نظم کا تعارفی خلاصہ)
• A general review of the poet's style, thoughts and language
• Main idea, the poem itself, synonyms, translation and paraphrase
• Reference to the Context, Explanation and Critical Analysis
• Summary of the poem, plus Critical Appreciation of the Poem in three levels — Outstanding, Standard and Easy
• Solved Exercise of the Textbook, additional short questions and answers, synonyms and MCQs with answer keys

Part 2 — English Grammar (7 sections)

1. Corrections (page 463)
2. Prepositions (page 523)
3. Idioms (page 550)
4. Phrasal Verbs (page 590)
5. Tenses & Rules of Translation (page 619)
6. Solved Urdu paragraphs taken from previous Boards' papers — translation practice (page 656)
7. Additional exercises for practice (page 711)

Part 3 — 76 essays (pages 725 to 855)

The essay section is marked as given in English Grammar & Composition by PECTAA, Lahore, and most essays are printed in two or three versions — Outstanding, Standard and Easy — so a student can learn the version that matches their own writing level. Grouped by topic, the 76 titles are:

College & education: My Last Day at College; My First Day at College; The Pleasures of College Life; Examinations; Education System of Pakistan; Our Education System; Our Examination System; Technical Education; Education for Women; Co-Education; An Ideal Student; An Ideal Teacher; Hostel Life; Students and Politics; Students and Social Services.

Science, technology & media: The Internet; Mobile / Cellular Phones; Computer; Information Technology (IT); Social Media; The Role of Media; Television; Uses of Science; Science, in the Service of Man; Science and Society; Science, an Enemy of Man; Horrors of Science; Atomic Energy (Uses and Abuses).

Social issues: Terrorism; Corruption; Beggary; Unemployment; Inflation [Price Hike]; Drug Addiction; Child Abuse; Over-Population; Women Empowerment; Women Place in Society; Dignity of Work / Labour; Courtesy.

Nation, faith & current affairs: Patriotism; Why I Love My Country; Nationalism; Democracy; The Kashmir Issue; Importance of Muslim Unity; Unity Among the Muslims; Our National Poet; Horrors of War.

Environment, disasters & health: Pollution; Smog; Earthquakes; Flood and its Effects; Corona Pandemic in Pakistan; Traffic Problems in Big Cities; A Rainy Day.

Life, travel & leisure: A Visit to a Zoo; Village Life; City Life; Festivals; My Favourite Personality; My Favourite Book; My Best Friend; My Hobby; My Aim in Life; Happiest Day of My Life; An Accident; A Journey by Train / A Railway Journey; A Journey by Bus / A Memorable Journey; A Visit to a Hill Station; A Visit to a Fair; A Visit to a Historical Place; A Picnic Party; A Cricket Match; Sports and Games; The Scene at a Railway Station.

A note on "The Pearl (Novel)"

The contents page lists The Pearl (Novel) as unit 13 and carries a printed publisher's note (in Urdu) that the novel section will be available at the end of September 2026, in sha Allah. If The Pearl is on your syllabus, send us a WhatsApp message and we will tell you what the copy in stock includes before you order.

Why students pick the comprehensive format

• One book for the whole paper: textbook lessons, grammar, translation and essays — no switching between a guide, a grammar book and an essay book.
• Urdu support where it helps: author and lesson introductions plus translation make the English text easier to follow, especially for students from Urdu-medium schools.
• Three answer levels: Outstanding / Standard / Easy appreciation and essays let you pick the depth you can reproduce in the exam hall.
• Objective practice: text-based MCQs on prepositions and on correction, each with answer keys, match the objective part of the paper.
• Board-paper translation practice: solved Urdu paragraphs taken from previous Boards' papers show exactly how translation is marked.

How to prepare with Sunshine English 12

1. Read the Urdu introduction and summary first, then the English text — you will meet every difficult word already knowing the story.
2. Learn the synonyms list of the lesson the same day; then attempt the textbook exercises yourself before opening the solved answers.
3. Practise the additional short questions in writing, and finish each unit with the preposition and correction MCQs and the answer key.
4. Give a fixed slot every day to grammar: corrections and prepositions first, then idioms, phrasal verbs and tenses with translation.
5. Pick a few essays from each topic group above and learn their Standard version; move to Outstanding once the Standard one flows.
6. Keep the last weeks for the solved Urdu paragraphs from previous Boards' papers and the additional exercises (page 711 onwards).

Sunshine English 12 for the 2027-28 session

Sunshine English 12 is reprinted for new sessions, and the edition number changes when the publisher updates it. The copy described on this page is the 26th Edition. For the 2027-28 session we supply the newest edition the publisher has released — ask us on WhatsApp which edition is in stock today. If your school or board announces a syllabus change for 2027-28, send us the details and we will confirm that the guide matches. Students who start 2nd Year in the 2027-28 session sit their Intermediate Part-II English paper in 2028.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sunshine English 12 available for the 2027-28 session?

Yes. We supply it for 2nd Year students of the 2027-28 session; message us on WhatsApp to confirm which edition is in stock today.

Is this the English guide for 2nd year (Class 12)?

Yes. The cover reads Intermediate Part-II, and the inside pages are headed "Sunshine English 12 (Comprehensive)". It follows the new syllabus of PECTAA, so it is meant for 2nd Year students in the Punjab boards.

Which edition is this?

The cover of the copy we photographed says 26th Edition. Editions change often, so message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the one in stock before you order.

Does the guide include Urdu translation?

Yes — it is printed "with complete Urdu translation" (مکمل اردو ترجمہ کے ساتھ). Each lesson also has an Urdu introduction of the author and an Urdu summary of the lesson.

Does it cover grammar and essays too?

Yes. After the 13 textbook units it has seven grammar sections (corrections, prepositions, idioms, phrasal verbs, tenses and translation, solved Urdu paragraphs from previous Boards' papers, additional exercises) and 76 essays.

Is it for FSc only, or for every Intermediate group?

English is a compulsory subject in every Intermediate group, so the same book works for FSc Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, I.Com and F.A students of the Punjab boards.

Does it include the novel The Pearl?

The Pearl is listed as unit 13 with a printed note that the novel section will be available at the end of September 2026. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will check what the copy in stock contains.

Where can I buy Sunshine English 12 in Lahore?

At Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore 54000 (open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 9 PM). We also deliver all over Pakistan with cash on delivery — send the book name on WhatsApp to 0317 4846676.

More from the same series: in Class 9? See Sunshine English 9 Comprehensive Edition and, for grammar practice with answers, the Key to Wren & Martin's High School English Grammar & Composition.

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