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Class 10 English Chapter 1.3 Question Answer Maharashtra Board

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 1.3 Basketful of Moonlight Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Basketful of Moonlight Poem 10th Std Question Answer

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 1.3 Basketful of Moonlight Textbook Questions and Answers

warming up!

Chit-chat:

Question 1.
Did you like to hear bedtime stories when you were a child?
Answer:
Points: Yes, very much-crazy for hearing-got into the habit.

Question 2.
Who usually told you the stories?
Answer:
Points: Mostly grandmother or grandfather-mother, father, old servant.

Question 3.
Why did you like them?
Answer:
Points: Because of simple, interesting, amusing narration-teaching lessons of life-sometimes very funny.

Question 4.
Do you still like to hear those stories again?
Answer:
Points: Yes, sure-everlasting excitement- attraction-inspire reading more stories.

1. Discuss in groups about the procedure of planting a tree. Write the steps in bullet points and present them before the class.

Question 1.
Discuss in groups about the procedure of planting a tree. Write the steps in bullet points and present them before the class.
Answer:

• Choosing good seeds of plants.
• Digging in the ground/garden
• Putting seeds in the loose soil
• Add manure
• Fill in the pit/hole
• Water it.

2. Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.

Question 1.
Discuss in pairs and write what your father and mother do for your family.
Answer:

Father	Mother
Works hard to earn money	Cooks food and feeds the family.
Performs duties as the head of the family	Takes utmost care of the children and family.
Guides in children’s problems.	Keeps the house clean and tidy.
Role model of the all family members.	Brings up children with love and compassion.
Decides the ways of children’s life/careers.	Looks after children’s education/career.
Takes most of the decisions for the well-being of the family.	Sometimes takes a job to meet the expenses.

English Workshop:

1. Complete the following sentences with the help of the poem.

Question 1.
Complete the following sentences with the help of the poem.
(a) The child wants to sow small moons of light from ………….. .
(b) According to the child the route of his village is tough and full of ………….. .
(c) The child wants a basketful of moonlight on ………….. .
(d) The child wants to light the dark route so that his ………….. .
Answer:
(a) The child wants to sow moons of light from the city to his village on the sides of the path.
(b) According to the child, the route of his village is tough and full of snakes and scorpions.
(c) Thechild wants a basketful of moonlight on loan.
(d) The child wants to light the dark route so that his father returns early.

2. Write down the describing words used for the following nouns.

Question 1.
Write down the describing words used for the following nouns.

1. ………… moons
2. ………… route
3. ………… village
4. ………… morning

Answer:

1. small moons
2. tough route
3. my/whole village
4. early morning

3. The child in the poem wants to solve the problems of his vifiage. How can the child solve them with the following wishes? Answer in your notebook.

Question a.
Give me moonlight, basketful or two baskets full, with seeds of moonlight.
Answer:
He can seek help of local people and urge the government or local bodies to provide lights on the roads from the city to his village.

Question b.
I want to light the dark route so that my father returns early.
Answer:
He can, with the help of villagers/government, build good roads and make the roads safe so that his father and other villagers can return safe and early to their village.

4. Pick out and write the lines from the poem that prove the following.
(a) Father reaches home late, after dark. …………………..
(b) Eager to hear fairy tales from his father. ………………….
(c) Remove darkness and bring light among the darker paths. …………

Question a.
Father reaches home late, after dark.
Answer:
When my father returns home, I am asleep.

Question b.
Eager to hear fairy tales from his father.
Answer:
I too want to hear fairy tales and stories from him.

Question c.
Remove darkness and bring light among the darker paths.
Answer:
I want to light the dark route so that my father returns early.

5. Write as many words as you can, using – ‘ful’ as suffix.

For example basketful, ……………………… bucketful, ……………………… ……………………… ………………………
……………………… ……………………… ……………………… ………………………

Question 1.
Write as many words as you can, using – ‘ful’ as suffix.
For example basketful, ……………………… bucketful, ……………………… ……………………… ………………………
……………………… ……………………… ……………………… ………………………
Answer:
basketful – bucketful – handful – spoonful – colourful – sackful – bagful – potful

6. Pick out the examples of Alliteration and Repeiltion from the poem.

Question 1.
Pick out the examples of Alliteration and Repeiltion from the poem.
Answer:
1. Alliteration:

• O moon, give me a basketful of moonlight on loan.
• I want to sow seeds of moon on the sides of the path.

2. Repetition: No repetition in these stanzas.

7. Write an appreciation of the poem. (Refer to Page 5.)

Question 1.
Write an appreciation of the poem. (Refer to Page 5.)
Answer:

1. Title: The title of the poem is “Basketful of Moonlight.”
2. The name of the Poet: The name of the poet is Sunil Sharma.
3. Rhyme scheme: There is no rhyme scheme in this poem. This a poem is in ‘free verse.’
4. Figure of Speech: Repetition, alliteration, apostrophy.
5. Theme/Central Idea: The central idea of the poem is the loneliness of a child in a remote village untouched by modern amenities.
6. The child is too far from the modern urban life that even his remedy for the plight of his villagers seems quite innocent and plain.

8. Write an imaginary letter to the moon, to convey your feelings about it. Discuss about it with your partner and draft the letter using the poem as a basis for the letter.
Supporting points:
(a) Sign of beauty
(b) Symbol of joy
(c) Infinite pleasure
(d) Urge to compose poems/songs/music

Question 1.
Write an imaginary letter to the moon, to convey your feelings about it. Discuss about it with your partner and draft the letter using the poem as a basis for the letter.
Supporting points:
(a) Sign of beauty
(b) Symbol of joy
(c) Infinite pleasure
(d) Urge to compose poems/songs/music
Answer:

A Letter to the Moon

Atul More,
Gavali Pada,
Chandrapur,
17th August, 2020.
Dear Chandamama,
How we love you!
Dear, you are the symbol of love and beauty not only for children like us but also for the grown¬ups. You are the one who looks after all the living ‘ things on the earth and gives joy to all of them. Looking at you gives us a great heavenly joy. Your cool light gives us comfort and soothes our body and soul.

Your cool light guides the travellers at night and gives infinite pleasure of walking in the serenely: beautiful light. Mothers sing your songs to make children sleep. Your beauty inspires poets and musicians to compose songs.

Without your presence, who will write lullabies for us, your dear children? Who will write romantic poems without your presence? Chandamama, be with us all the time to fill our hearts with your beauty, love and pleasant appearance.
With Basketful of Love,
Your loving nephew,
Atul More

9. Discuss with your friend/brother/sister/your classmate and write your list of wishes to make your village town city people happy.
You can use the following words.

Question 1.
Discuss with your friend/brother/sister/your classmate and write your list of wishes to make your village town city people happy.
You can use the following words.
Answer:

1. To provide all modern facilities like electricity, good roads, water supply, etc. to villagers living in remote areas.
2. To improve the conditions of poor farmers with aids, funds and full support during drought.
3. To eradicate poverty, ignorance and illiteracy.
4. To keep their surroundings clean and healthy.
5. To fight against injustice, corruption and terrorism.
6. To maintain peace and order in the society.
7. To remove their beliefs in superstitions.
8. To make them aware of their sense of duty.

10. Let’s compose imaginary poetic lines.

Question 1.
Let’s compose imaginary poetic lines.
Answer:

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 1.3 Basketful of Moonlight Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the extract and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activity:

Question 1.
Complete the following lines with the help of the poem:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. The poet wants to sow many small moons of light.
2. The whole village goes to the city daily to work.
3. It becomes dark on its way back as his village is quite far.
4. When the poet’s father returns home he is asleep.

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
What does the poet wish to get from the moon and why?
Answer:
The poet wishes to get basketful or two baskets of moon-light from the moon so that he can sow the seeds of moonlight to light the dark path from the city to his village.

Question 2.
Why is the road from the city to the village dangerous?
Answer:
The road from the city to the village is dangerous because it is dark, tough and full of snakes and scorpions.

Question 3.
Choose from the options, appropriate message in the poem:
(a) Bring light to the villages.
(b) Help his father to reach home early.
(c) Listen fairy tales from his father.
(d) Remove darkness and bring light along the darker paths.
Answer:
(a) Bring light to the villages.

Question 4.
Pick out and write the lines from the poem that prove the following:

b. The path from city to village is having many difficulties.
Answer:
The route is tough and full of snakes and scorpions.

Question 5.
What does deliberate repetition of lines ‘O moon, give me moonlight, basketful of moonlight’ signify?
Answer:
The repetition of lines emphasises the intense desire of the child to light the dark route from city to his village with a lot of moonlight. The lines tell us that the child is repeatedly requesting the moon to give him basketful of moonlight because he is in a state of agitation and anxiety. The lines show the child’s intensity and eagerness to free his villagers from their sufferings of dark paths.

Question 6.
Tell what is implied in the following lines:
I want to light the dark route so that my father returns early.
OR
Complete the web:
(Answer is directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Activities based on Poetic Device:

Question 1.
Pick out the examples of alliteration and repetition:
Answer:
1. Alliteration: O moon, give me moonlight, basketful or two baskets full’,
2. Repetition: ‘I want to sow many, small small moons of light,’

Question 2.
Write rhyming words for the following from the extract:

1. Pack
2. deeds
3. any
4. pity

Answer:

1. Pack-back
2. deeds-seeds
3. any-many
4. pity-city

Question 3.
Give your own rhyming words for the following:
1. dark
2. sow
Answer:
1. dark – park
2. sow – bow.

Vocabulary Focus:

Question 1.
Write down from the extract the describing words used for the following nouns:

1. …………… baskets
2. ……………. route
3. …………….. tales

Answer:

1. two baskets
2. dark route
3. fairy tales

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Unit 1

• A Teenager’s Prayer Class 10 English Solutions
• An Encounter of a Special Kind Class 10 English Solutions
• Basketful of Moonlight Class 10 English Solutions
• Be SMART…! Class 10 English Solutions
• His First Flight Class 10 English Solutions

Class 10 English Chapter 2.5 Question Answer Maharashtra Board

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 2.5 Book Review – Swami and Friends Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Book Review – Swami and Friends Poem 10th Std Question Answer

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Chapter 2.5 Book Review – Swami and Friends Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!

Chit-chat:

1. Form groups of 3 to 4 and share the following with your groups.

• Your favourite book
• Type of book (short storieslbiography/thriller/adventure science fiction/historical) etc.
• Author/Writer
• Main character
• Background (Time and place)
• Problem/dilemma
• Any special message

2. You have recently read a short story/noveL/dramalscience fìctionlghost-story. Write in short 3 of its strong points that made you like the book and 2 or 3 drawbacks it has. Fill them up in the tree – diagram given.

Question 1.
You have recently read a short story/novel/drama/science fìctionlghost-story. Write in short 3 of its strong points that made you like the book and 2 or 3 drawbacks it has. Fill them up in the tree – diagram given.
Answer:

3. Determiners are words that modify a noun or noun phrase and occur before them in a sentence. Determiners provide a context to the noun they precede.
They may be:

• Articles – a, an, the
• Demonstratives – this, that, these, those, which etc.
• Possessives – my, your, our, their, liLs, her etc. my friend’s, her mother’s etc.
• Quantifiers – few, many, much, more, every, each, some etc.
• Numerals – one, four, hundred, first, fourth, hundredth

Question 1.
Determiners are words that modify a noun or noun phrase and occur before them in a sentence. Determiners provide a context to the noun they precede.
Answer:
They may be:

• Articles – a, an, the
• Demonstratives – this, that, these, those, which etc.
• Possessives – my, your, our, their, liLs, her etc. my friend’s, her mother’s etc.
• Quantifiers – few, many, much, more, every, each, some etc.
• Numerals – one, four, hundred, first, fourth, hundredth

4. Underline only Determiners in the following.

Question 1.
Underline only Determiners in the following.

1. My brother bought a few magazines.
2. What is your friend’s naine?
3. Which writer was also the President of our country?
4. These are some toys.
5. These toys are new.
6. That doctor is an expert dentist and he has many patients.

Answer:

1. 1. My brother bought a few magazines.
   2. What is your friend’s naine?
   3. Which writer was also the President of our country?
   4. These are some toys.
   5. These toys are new.
   6. That doctor is an expert dentist and he has many patients.

English Workshop:

1. Refer to the story ‘The Boy who Broke the Bank’ (Lesson 2.2.) by Ruskin Bond. Read it carefully and write a review of the same, referring the points given on Coursebook page 71 in mind. 
(a) Name of Story and Writer/Author
(b) Type of story
(c) Background and setting (Time and Place)
(d) Main characters
(e) Problem faced
(f) Language used
(g) What you liked about the story
(h) What you did not like about it
(i) Your general opinion of the story

Question 1.
Refer to the story ‘The Boy who Broke the Bank’ (Lesson 2.2.) by Ruskin Bond. Read it carefully and write a review of the same, referring the points given on Coursebook page 71 in mind.
Answer:
Review of the story – The Boy who Broke the Bank
The story ‘The Boy who Broke the Bank’ is a very interesting and informative story written by Ruskin Bond, an eminent Indian author of British descent. It is a realistic social story full of wit and humour.

The main characters in the story are Nathu-the sweeper, Sitaram-the washerman’s son, Mrs Srivastava, Mrs Bhushan and Mr Bhushan, Kamal Kishore, the owner of the photographic shop, Deep Chand, the barber and an elderly gentleman and Ganpat, the begger.

The story is about the Pipalnagar Bank owned by Seth Govind Ram and the people of Pipalnagar. It begins at the steps of the Pipalnagar Bank when Nathu, the sweeper boy was sweeping the steps. He was irritated and decided to leave the job because he had not received his pay for the month. He told this to Sitaram, his friend and a washerman’s son. While delivering the clothes Sitaram told Nathu’s story to Mrs Srivastava who also needed a sweeper.

She, when met her friend Mrs Bhushan in bazaar, told her that the Bank is not able to pay the poor sweeper’s salary. Then from Mrs Bhushan to her husband, then to Deep Chand, to the barber and elderly gentleman, the news took different turns and twists and reached people to tell them that the Pipalnagar Bank has gone bankrupt. The rumour created havoc in Pipalnagar.

The news went from one man to another and from one place to another and spread over the whole bazaar and among all the customers of the Bank. Crash of the Pipalnagar Bank set everyone talking and speculating and rushing about in a frenzy. Many different rumours spread, moods of people aggravated and chaos was beyond control and it led to violence. The author has described and connected every incident in simple, easy language and depicted how a news spreads like wild fire without people going to the root of the fact.

He has used satirical style for emphasising the effects of rumours. The incidents of the elderly gentleman in the barber’s shop and the fake beggar’s (Ganpat’s) running at top speed, split our sides with laughter. liked the humour in the story and the tactful narration of the incidents to raise the awareness ‘ among the public about the rumours and their effects. According to my opinion it is a good read for a common man. It gives a good message to all.

2. Look inside your thinking hat.
Read the evidence/sentences given below and offer a possible explanation of what happened in this house? Make up some questions to gather more information.
Now collect all your evidence and write a story in your notebook. Give a suitable title.

Question 1.
Look inside your thinking hat.
Read the evidence/sentences given below and offer a possible explanation of what happened in this house? Make up some questions to gather more information.
Now collect all your evidences and write a story in your notebook. Give a suitable title.

Answer:

The Tiny Gang who robbed our kitchen!
My parents and I were leaving to Panvel to see one of our near relatives who was ill. Before leaving we warned my younger brother Chintu who was ten years old. We told him to stay with our uncle who was staying in the same building of ours on the ground floor and to have food with uncle in their house. We asked Chintu to keep the key to himself carefully and not to leave uncle’s room until we returned. He happily agreed.

We returned from Panvel late in the evening. Mother took the key from Chintu, went up and opened the lock. Mother put on the light and hurriedly went to the kitchen. She shouted loudly. I ran to her. Both of us were awfully shocked to see the kitchen in a messy state. Plates, glasses, pans, bowls and other utensils were scattered everywhere. The whole kitchen was untidy and dirty. Some gram flour and peels of boiled potatoes were scattered all over. We were panic-stricken. We thought that some thief must have entered our house to try his luck.

We called Chintu but he said he was at uncle’s house all the time. First we began to clear the mess. Mother lifted some tins and jars lying there and to her surprise the laddoos and chivda kept in them had vanished, gone! Who could it be and what the thieves must have taken away. But all other cupboards were intact.

When I examined the kitchen I found some children’s footprints in the scattered flour. In a flash I got it and deduced that it was the handiwork of the children, including Chintu. I instantly remembered that when we were leaving for Panvel, Chintu and some friends of his age were sitting in a space near the staircase, whispering something as if in secret. They were planning the day’s work.

I called all those mischievous, naughty children including Chintu before father. When father gave them harsh scolding and beating, they blurted out everything. The truth was revealed. In the noon when elderly persons were taking their naps, these boys entered our house, had a lot of fun, emptied the jars of laddoos and chivda and more than that they tried their hand on preparing Potato vadas on their own and hence they used gram flour and potatoes, but did not care to clean the mess. I should have been there to taste their Potato vadas!

3. Identify the new words and phrases which seem to be important, in the review. Try to guess their meaning from the context. You can use a dictionary to confirm it. Fifi up the table.

Question 1.
Identify the new words and phrases which seem to be important, in the review. Try to guess their meaning from the context. You can use a dictionary to confirm it. Fifi up the table.

Answer:
(Note: Students should do this project on their own and present it in the class.)

4. (A) Find from the lesson the Noun forms of:

Question 1.
Find from the lesson the Noun forms of
(a) happen …………
(b) true ………….
(c) simple ……….
(d) conclude …………..
Answer:
(a) happen – happening
(b) true – truth
(c) simple – simplicity
(d) conclude – conclusion

(B) Find Verb forms of:

Question 1.
Find Verb forms of :
(a) hatred ……………..
(b) thought …………….
(c) meaning …………….
(d) improvement …………….
(e) description …………….
(f) attribution …………….
Answer:
(a) hatred – hate
(b) thought – think
(c) meaning – mean
(d) improvement – improve
(e) description – describe
(f) attribution – attribute

(C) Find Adjective forms of:

Question 1.
Find Adjective forms of:
(a) talk …………….
(b) interest …………….
(c) purity …………….
(d) technique …………….
(e) literature …………….
Answer:
(a) talk – talkative
(b) interest – interesting
(c) purity – pure
(d) technique – technical
(e) literature – literary

Tips For Reading For A Review (Guidelines)

Skimming – (While you read for a review you should know –

(a) What is the title/text/content?
(b) What exactly is to be read? (Selectivity)
(c) What support/related resources/references/help is to be generated or found?
(d) What will you search to get complete details/associated ideas?
(e) Use technology if required (web. e-books. gazettes) to correlate the content that is read.

scanning – We might use scanning to –

(a) Look up for meanings of related words/phrases/novel ideas.
(b) Find exact associations or inter – relationship of words.
(c) Check perfection in the start and finish time, while reading.
(d) identify the exact sequence of ideas and occurence of events.
(e) Use technology if required (web, e-books, gazettes) to correlate the content that is read.

Project – (A Book Review)

Write a complete review on any book that you have recently read. Use the points for your Book Review.

Question 1.
Write a complete review on any book that you have recently read. Use the points for your Book Review.
(a) Introduction
(b) Selectivity of contents
(c) Subject/Title Apporpriacy
(d) Sequence of Contents
(e) Language Appropriacy/Type
(f) Good Points/Novelty in the book.
(g) Advantages/Scope of the book. (if any)
(h) Demerits/Shortcomings (if any)
(i) Message/OpinionNiews (Personal)
(j) Conclusion (in short)
Answer:
Book: ‘Gulliver’s Travels’
Recently I read the book ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ by Jonathan Swift. It describes the strange and unique adventures, escapades and experiences of captain Lemuel Gulliver. I found it very interesting book. Out of four parts of the book first two – his voyage to Lilliput and the voyage to Brobdingnag are very amusing, funny and imaginative. But the other two parts are not that pleasant. In Lilliput, people were six inch tall and they treated Gulliver as a ‘man-mountain’.

In Brobdingnag people were sixty-feet high and Gulliver was just a pigmy before them. Many fearful as well as funny incidents hold us spell-bound. Though it has no big literary values or it does not preach you any moral values, it is a must read book for amusement. The book written in a simple, lucid and humorous style, is easy to read for entertainment. It is everlasting source of amusement and instruction, laughter and learning, wit and wisdom. It has become one of the finest of fairy tales.

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 2.5 Book Review – Swami and Friends Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the following passage and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activity:

Question 1.
State whether you Agree or Disagree with the following statements:
Answer:

1. Swami is a close-mouthed little kid.
2. Swami hated Mathematics worse.
3. No event or parts of the story are mentioned in this book review.
4. Mischievousness was the most striking quality of 10-year-old Swami.

Answer:

1. Disagree
2. Agree
3. Agree
4. Agree

Question 2.
State whether the following statements are True or False:

1. The book is filled with heavy grammar and difficult technical words.
2. The book circles round the mischief of the kids in a view of the kid.
3. R. K. Narayan’s ‘Swami and Friends’ is a good read for the kids and teens alike.
4. Mischievous kids are not as sensitive as other people.

Answer:

1. The book is filled with heavy grammar and difficult technical words. – False
2. The book circles round the mischief of the kids in a view of the kid. – True
3. R. K. Narayan’s ‘Swami and Friends’ is a good read for the kids and teens alike. – True
4. Mischievous kids are not as sensitive as other people. – False

Question 3.
Say whether the following statements are True or False:

1. The author of ‘Swami and Friends’ is Ruskin Bond.
2. This book is a good read only for kids.
3. The author has written this book I to capture the spirit of the mind and life of a teenage kid.
4. The Mahabharata’ is a great Indian Epic.

Answer:

1. The author of ‘Swami and Friends’ is Ruskin Bond. – False
2. This book is a good read only for kids. – False
3. The author has written this book I to capture the spirit of the mind and life of a teenage kid. – True
4. The Mahabharata’ is a great Indian Epic. – True

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Describe Swami’s characteristics in 3-4 sentences.
Answer:
Swami is a mischievous and talkative little kid of about 10 years old. He cannot stay at one place. He hates going to school, hates Mathematics even worse. School is a frightening and unpleasant experience for him. He always gets into trouble and a good beating from his father. All he wants to do is play under the sun, kick something, climb a tree break or damage something and harass (trouble) somebody. This is a typical life of the kid.

Question 2.
Complete the following sentences that tell you about author Narayan’s magic:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:
(a) Narayan gets deeply into the working of Swami’s ten-year-old mind.
(b) Explains in pleasing manner how Swami thinks.
(c) He too explains what is his perspective of the world is.
(d) The reader feels like Swami and gets attached with the character.

Question 3.
Complete the web
Answer:

Question 4.
Why some parents may be worried about the description of a mischievous ten-year-old boy in the book? What does the reviewer say about it?
Answer:
Some parents may be worried about the description of a mischievous ten-year-old boy because they think, that might influence their already mischievous children. But the reviewer reassures them that the book describes the mischief of the kids in a view of the kid which is harmlessand pure.

Also amidst all the mischief and naughtiness, we actually find that Swami is a loving and tender kid who is really very sensitive. And it is a known fact that mischievous kids are most sensitive and loving people of all. So this is the message that the description conveys to all of us.

Question 5.
Complete the following web:
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Question 6.
What information do you get from the passage about R. K. Narayan’s literary works from this passage?
Answer:
R. K. Narayan has produced many of the outstanding literary works India has ever produced. Apart from ‘Swami and Friends’ other great works by Narayan include ‘Malgudi Days’, ‘The Guide’, ‘The Painter Signs’ and many more literary works such as the shortened Modern Prose Versions of the Indian Epics ‘ The Ramayana’ and ‘The Mahabharata’.

Activities based on Vocabulary:

Question 1.
Underline the odd man:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. mentioning, happenings, everything, facing
2. mischievous, truth, talkative, typical
3. give, mention, stay, life
4. constantly, absolutely, lovely, deeply

Question 2.
Find the following from the passage:

1. Adjective forms of: mischief
2. Noun forms of: naughty
3. Verb forms of: imagination, loving

Answer:

1. mischief – mischievous
   
2. naughty – naughtiness
3. imagination – imagine, loving – love

Question 3.
Write from the passage the words related to ‘study’:
Answer:
book, literary values, literature, grammar, read, text, subject, technical words, English, genius, sentences.

Question 4.
Find the following from the passage:

1. Noun forms of: rule
2. Verb forms of: inclusion
3. Adjective forms of: Britain

Answer:

1. rule – rule/ruling
2. inclusion – include
3. Britain – British

Question 5.
Find the adjectives for the following from the passage:

1. authors
2. works
3. rule
4. Prose
5. Epic

Answer:

1. the greatest authors
2. literary works
3. British ruling
4. modern prose
5. Indian Epic

Activities based on Contextual Grammar:

Frame Wh-questions to get the underlined parts as answers:

Question 1.
Narayan gets deeply into the working of Swami’s mind.
Answer:
How does Narayan get into working of Swami’s mind?

Question 2.
That’s the magic of Narayan.
Answer:
Whose magic is that?

Find the error and rewrite the corrected sentences:

Question 1.
Swami think that’s his way of living life.
Answer:
Swami thinks that’s his way of living life.

Question 2.
Swami is an mischievous little kid.
Answer:
Swami is a mischievous little kid.

Question 3.
Technology isn’t big in kids life.
Answer:
Technology isn’t big in a kid’s life.

Question 4.
All they wants is to play havoc!
Answer:
All they want is to play havoc!

Add question tags:

Question 1.
This does not mean that the book is filled with heavy Grammar.
Answer:
This does not mean that the book is filled with heavy grammar, does this?

Question 2.
R. K. Narayan does a great job conveying that to all of us.
Answer:
R. K. Narayan does a great job conveying that to all of us, doesn’t he?

Do as directed:

Question 1.
The use of simple and short sentences adds to the simplicity of the book
(Rewrite the sentence using ‘not only … but also’)
Answer:
The use of not only simple but also short sentences adds to the simplicity of the book.

Question 2.
It is also known fact
(Complete the sentence by adding one more clause.)
Answer:
It is also known fact that small children yield to temptations.

Complete the following sentences adding one more clause:

Question a.
It can be said
Answer:
It can be said that you will find that atmosphere very pleasant.

Question b.
Take a look at the exhibition
Answer:
Take a look at the exhibition if you are interested in watching good photographs.

Do as directed:

Question 1.
The author is one of the greatest authors of all the time.
(Change the sentence into positive degree.)
Answer:
Very few (Not many) authors of all the time are so (as) great as him. (the author).

Question 2.
R. K. Narayan is responsible for many of the outstanding literary works.
(Frame a Wh-question to get the underlined as answer.)
Answer:
What is R. K. Narayan responsible for?

Personal Response:

Question 1.
Do you think, that even today most of our kids like to live the life Swami was living?
Answer:
Yes, I definitely think so. It is the natural instinct of most of the kids to play, to make fun, to play mischiefs and enjoy the life like Swami. They try to avoid going to school under some pretext and dislike to learn some particular subjects. They are often get beaten for their naughtiness, mistakes and their mischievous deeds. They do anything that comes to their mind, unintentionally.

Question 2.
What difference do you find between the children of Swami’s days and today’s children?
Answer:
I don’t think there is any peculiar difference between the children of Swami’s days and today’s children. Children all over the world and of all the times are the same. The only difference between them, according to me, is that many of today’s children keep themselves busy in mobiles, other gadgets and mobile games instead of playing in open space.

Question 3.
Which magazine for children do you like the most?Why?
Answer:
I like the magazine ‘Tin-Tin’ the most. I ike it because it provides all kinds of literature the children like. It gives fairy tales, mythological stories, historical stories, jokes and vivid information related to every field of children’s life. It also gives cartoons for the kids in view of the kids which are harmless and pure. It is a priceless gift for me, every month.

Activities based on Language Studies:

(A) Do as directed:

Question 1.
Complete the words by using correct letters:

1. p r _ s e
2. p l a _ e
3. c l _ m b
4. m _ g i c

Answer:

1. p r o s e
2. p l a c e
3. c l i m b
4. m a g i c

Question 2.
Put the following words in alphabetical order:
1. outstanding, author, prose, modern
2. conclusion, capture, can, children
Answer:
1. author, modern, outstanding, prose
2. can, capture, children, conclusion

Question 3.
Punctuate the following sentences:
1. he said it will be a difficult task,
2. “how s that?” said nathu. “Havent you heard.
Answer:
1. He said, “It will be a difficult task.”
2. “How’s that?” said Nathu. “Haven’t you heard?”

Question 4.
Make four words each (minimum 3 letters each) using the letters in the word ‘scattering’:
Answer:
catering, sing, ring, caring

Question 5.
Write related words as shown in the example:
(Answers are directly given and underlines.)
Answer:

Question 6.
Complete the word-chain of verbs. Add four words, each beginning with the last letter of the previous word:
Lead → ___________ → ___________ → ___________ → ___________.
Answer:
Lead → deal → leave → eat → tell.

(B) Do as directed:

1. Attempt anyone:

a. Make your own meaningful sentence using the phrase ‘take a glance’.
Answer:
The officer took a glance through the report submitted by his assistant.

OR

b. Add a clause to expand the sentence meaningfully:
Swami is a kid ………………………
Answer:
Swami is a kid who cannot stay at one place.

2. Attempt anyone:

a. Add a prefix or suffix to make new words.
1. complete
2. justice
Answer:
1. completion
2. injustice

OR

b. Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
1. complete
2. justice
Answer:
1. I have to complete my work by tomorrow.
2. The employees were protesting against the owner to get justice.

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Pdf Unit 2

• You Start Dying Slowly … Class 10 English Solutions
• The Boy who Broke The Bank Class 10 English Solutions
• The Twins Class 10 English Solutions
• An Epitome of Courage Class 10 English Solutions
• Book Review – Swami and Friends Class 10 English Solutions
• World Heritage Class 10 English Solutions

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Warming up!

Chit-chat:

Question 1.
‘A lie can run round the world before truth has got its boots on.’ The above quotation expresses how fast rumours spread:
Talk with your group about some recent rumour, when people believed at first and suffered for it, later.
Answer:
There was a rumour recently in my locality, about a travel company that it was promising people a world tour at just ₹ 50,000. It had begun from a man’s misinterpretation of a newspaper advertisement, which stated that the company was offering a discount of ₹ 50,000. In no time, people were ready to book the tour for themselves.

They started contacting the company, in a rush, so that they didn’t miss the wonderful offer. On hearing the rumour, a conman thought of playing a trick. He claimed to be an employee of the company and started collecting money from people as advance. He even presented a fake Identity Card of himself, made fake bookings for the people and even gave them fake receipts for the payment they had made.

He took as many bookings as he could in a week and asked people to visit the company’s office in a week’s time to discuss further details. After a week, when people started showing up at the company’s office, they found out that the man never worked there and that the whole thing was a scam. More than 15 families fell victims to this scam and vowed never to believe in any such rumours again.

Question 2.
Discuss, how one can decide whether some news is a fact or fake.
Answer:
Points :
Find if it is reliable – believable – if it has any rational explanation – if it stands to your reason – or consider it fake and untrue – common sense can lead us to facts.

Question 3.
Who, do you think, are responsible for spreading fake news ?
Points :
Fake news are spread by some loafers or idle people or some mischief-makers – some spread false newsfor passing time – some justfor enjoying fun – some for taking revenge and harassing some targeted persons.

Question 4.
Do you believe in all the news you come across?
Points :
No – can use common sense – reasoning and its reliability.

Question 5.
Give one example of a rumour which seemed to be a fact in the beginning later it was proved false,
Answer:
SSC exams have been postponed for uncertain period. This news was not published by SSC Board.

2. Read the following statements. Describe whether they are facts or rumours. Justify your decision.

Question 1.
Read the following statements. Describe whether they are facts or rumours. Justify your decision.

Answer:

English Workshop:

1. Who am I? (Identify the character from the extract.)

Question 1.
Who am I? (Identify the character from the extract.)
(a) I am the washerman’s son. Who am I? Sitaram
(b) I am the owner of the bank, who am I? ……………..
(c) I am the sweeper, who am I? ………………
(d) I am the friend of Mrs. Srivastava, who am I? ……………..
(e) I am the hair dresser. Who am I?
(f) I have a crooked leg, who am I?
Answer:
(a) I am the washerman’s son. Who am I? – Sitaram
(b) I am the owner of the bank, who am I? – Seth Govind Ram
(c) I am the sweeper, who am I? – Nathu
(d) I am the friend of Mrs. Srivastava, who am I? – Mrs. Bhushan
(e) I am the hair dresser. Who am I? – Deep Chand
(f) I have a crooked leg, who am I? – The beggar Ganpat.

2. Make a list of customers of Pipalnagar Bank, from the extract.

Question 1.
Make a list of customers of Pipalnagar Bank, from the extract.
Answer:

1. Betel-seller
2. Tailor
3. Free vendor
4. Jeweller
5. Beggar
6. Deep Chand, the barber
7. Elderly Gentleman
8. Ganpat, the beggar

3. Match the following and write the complete meaningful sentences.

Question 1.
Match the following and write the complete meaningful sentences.

Answer:

Group A	Group B
i. Sitaram was looking out for any job…	(a) that might suit Nathu.
ii. According to Mrs.Bhushan…	(b) it was the hottest summer in the history of Pipalnagar.
iii. Govind Ram was…	(c) holidaying in Kashmir
iv. The manager told the customers…	(d) to go home and come back the next day.

4. Write who said to whom.

Question a.
“Don’t raise such dust!”
Answer:
Sitaram, the washerman’s son said this to Nathu, the sweeper.

Question b.
“Who would have thought the bank would collapse !“
Answer:
Nathu said this to himself.

Question c.
“Where did you disappear?”
Answer:
Mrs. Bhushan said this to her husband.

Question d.
“The bird has flown!”
Answer:
The elderly gentleman said to Deep Chand, the barber.

5. Why was the Manager of the Bank in a dilemma? Write down in 5 to 6 lines in your notebook.

Question 1.
Why was the Manager of the Bank in a dilemma? Write down in 5 to 6 lines in your notebook.
Answer:

1. The news of the collapse of the bank spread through Pipalnagar like wildfire and people rushed to the bank to withdraw their money.
2. By noon, the bank had exhausted all its ready cash.
3. This put the manager of the bank in a dilemma because emergency funds could only be obtained from another bank that was thirty miles away and he wasn’t sure that he would be able to convince the crowd to wait that long.
4. He was also worried because he had no way of contacting the owner of the bank, Seth Govind Ram, on his houseboat in Kashmir.

6. Cross out the odd man.

Question 1.
(a) sweeper, hooligan, beggar, declare, locker
(b) hurriedly, carelessly, salary, definitely, suddenly
(c) imminent, latest, pavement, awful, shocking
(d) morning, scattering, raising, collecting, shouting
Answer:
(a) sweeper, hooligan, beggar, declare, locker – declare
(b) hurriedly, carelessly, salary, definitely, suddenly – salary
(c) imminent, latest, pavement, awful, shocking – pavement
(d) morning, scattering, raising, collecting, shouting – morning

7. Find the describing words for the following from the text.

Question 1.
Find the describing words for the following from the text.

• …….. tour
• …….. shop
• …….. window
• …….. leg

Answer:

• customary tour
• photography shop
• plate glass window
• crooked leg

8. Complete the following table.

Question 1.
Complete the following table.

Answer:

Verb	Noun	Adjectives	Adverb
pay	payment	payable	×
×	suddenness	sudden	suddenly
declare	declaration	declarable	×
cheer	cheer	cheerful	cheerfully

9. Write in your own words a few sentences about each of the following :
(a) Nathu
(b) Mrs. Shrivastava
(c) Seth Govind Ram
(d) Sitaram

Question a.
Nathu
Answer:
Nathu: Nathu was a sweeper working with the Pipalnagar Bank, owned by Seth Govind Ram. He was annoyed because the Bank had not paid his salary though they were the last days of the month. He was sweeping hurriedly and carelessly because he was not happy with the owner. He was thinking of leaving that job.

Question b.
Mrs. Shrivastava
Answer:
Mrs Srivastava was Sitaram’s customer and was the lady of the house he visited. She gave some instructions to the ayah and the cook and then went the Pipalnagar market place, to make her usual tour of the cloth market. At one end of the bazaar she met her friend Mrs Bhushan. They both complained of the hot summer and they talked about a sample of cloth. Then Mrs Srivastava told Mrs Bhushan that Seth Govind Ram’s bank could not pay their sweeper for over a month. She seems to be very talkative lady and was the root cause of the rumour about Pipalnagar Bank.

Question c.
Seth Govind Ram
Answer:
Seth Govind Ram was the owner of the Pipalnagar Bank. A rumour was spread that the bank was about to go bankrupt. There was chaos among the people of Pipalnagar. Seth was holidaying in Kashmir and the manager of the Bank was in dilemma as he was unable to contact Seth Govind Ram who was on his houseboat in Kashmir. There were rumours about Seth’s absence in Pipalnagar.

Question d.
Sitaram
Answer:
Sitaram: Sitaram was a washerman’s son. He used to deliver freshly pressed clothes to every home. He plodded barefoot along the road to deliver a big bundle of clothes on his head. He was a helpful person. He was glad that he would be of service to both, a customer and his friend, Nathu.

10. Expand the theme in a write-up of about 20 lines.

Question a.
‘Rumours are spread by fools and accepted by greater fools’.
Answer:
‘Rumours are spread by fools and accepted by greater fools’ It is a common tendency of idle people or mischief-makers to spread rumours. These rumour-mongers themselves are fools. They spread some nasty, false news. They themselves do not know the truth or fact in the news. Many a times they have not heard or seen anything but repeat some story/news to people without believing it themselves.

A rumour is any talk, report or hearsay of doubtful nature or unverified statement or assertion. If we track such a rumour, we will find that it either is a falsehood, gossip or an exaggeration of the truth. So we can say that those who start spreading such rumours are fools. Every rumour suggests something more than it conveys and gives people uncomfortable sense of suspicion, mystery and sometimes dreadful traumas.

Some rumours are harmless though, they are spread by fools who intend to get joy and fun in doing so. Any kind of rumour does not stop at one place it goes from one person to another and one place to another. But greater fools are those who satisfy their natural tendency to believe what they want to believe and that also without going to the root of the news. People accept these rumours, add something to each and tell others and they go on nastier and nastier.

So responsibility, who accept the rumours, is greater. Not only gullible, ignorant people fall prey to rumours but also some educated, knowledgeable persons believe them because at that moment they do not use their reason and common sense or rational explanation and then suffer themselves. These people are greater fools because they never care to examine if that particular rumour is reliable, true or if it can stand to their reason.

Before you accept any such rumour be sure it is a fact, nothing untrue and unreliable in it. Or you will have to face unpleasant memories and experiences. So keep away from rumours.

Question b.
‘Books are our real friends’
Answer:
Books are our real friends Books are our never-failing friends. They have their own value. As we need food for our body so we need books for our mind. They are our closest friends who give us precious wealth of knowledge and experience. They deal with various subjects in the world and on every aspect of our life. They are the world of treasures.

The books entertain us, advise us and give comfort and contentment to our soul and most importantly they impart wisdom that helps us throughout our life. They help you in your sufferings, depression and soothe your soul. They give you company when you are alone.

They are your real companions. Making friendship with books itself is a blessing. They take us to the journey into the beautiful world and help you to achieve your success like your true best friends. Good books also teach you the qualities that last long in your life. They give you confidence and courage to speak, to improve your language skills and develop your personality.

They accompany you in painful struggles, difficulties and bad days. They also help you to avoid your mistakes, flaws, teaching you wise conduct and wise tolerance towards others.

The books influence you forever and make you a gentle and knowledgeable person.
So, borrow books, buy books, preserve them and make friends with them as your true, real friends!

11. Project: Collect the names of books written by Ruskin Bond.

Question 1.
Collect the names of books written by Ruskin Bond.
Answer:
The names of books written by Ruskin Bond.
The Room of the Roof, Blue Umbrella, The Night Train at Deoli, Rusty, the Boy from the Hills, Road to Musoorie, Tales and Legends from India, Our Trees still Grow in Dehra, The India I love, Maharani, The Flight of Pigeons, Dust of the Mountain, The Book of Simple Living, The Kitemakers, All Roads Lead to Ganga, A Season of Ghosts, Vagrants in the Valley, etc.

Language Study:

1. I know of a sweeper boy who’s looking for work.
Observe the underlined part of the sentence. It tells us more about the sweeper boy. An adjective clause begins with words such as how, that, what, whatever, who, which, where, why etc.
Now, complete the sentences given below using your own adjective clauses.

• I know of a school boy …………………………….. .
• I know the joke …………………………….. .
• I know of a doctor ……………………………… .
• I know of a place ………………………………. .
• I know the reason …………………………….. .

Question 1.
Complete the sentences given below using your own adjective clauses :

• I know of a school boy …………………………….. .
• I know the joke …………………………….. .
• I know of a doctor ……………………………… .
• I know of a place ………………………………. .
• I know the reason …………………………….. .

Answer:

• I know of a school boy who is expert in horse riding.
• I know the joke that will split your sides with laughter.
• I know of a doctor who is hard of hearing.
• I know of a place where people crave for . bull-fights.
• I know the reason why the girl is always gloomy in the class.

2. Rewrite the following sentences joining them with ‘when’, where’, ‘which’, ‘why’.

Question a.
Sitaram had a bundle of freshly pressed clothes. He balanced it on his head.
Answer:
Sitaram had a bundle of freshly pressed clothes which he balanced on his head.

Question b.
A large shady tamarind tree grew at one end of the bazaar. Mrs. Srivastava found her friend Mrs. Bhushan there.
Answer:
Mrs Srivastava found her friend Mrs Bhushan where a large shady tamarind tree grew at one end of the bazaar.

Question c.
The Pipalnagar Bank has stopped paying employees. It is about to collapse.
Answer:
Pipalnagar bank which is about to collapse, has stopped paying his employees.

Question d.
He had finished his work. He sat down on the highest step.
Answer:
He sat down on the highest step when he had finished his work.

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 2.2 The Boy who Broke The Bank Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the following passage and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Who am I? (Identify the character)
Answer:
I am the place where you can deposit and withdraw money. – Bank

Question 2.
Complete the sentences using the information from the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Sitaram was looking out for any job that might suit Nathu.
2. The lady of the house was in need of a sweeper.
3. Sitaram talked to Mrs Srivastava about Nathu.

Question 3.
Who said to whom:

Question a.
‘Well, I wish you luck.’
Answer:
Sitaram said to Nathu.

Question b.
“But you go from one shop to another.”
Answer:
Mr Bhushan said this to his wife.

Question c.
“We want it now!”
Answer:
Some of the crowd said to the manager.

Question 4.
Complete the sentences using the information from the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Mr Srivastava was talking to Kamal Kishore the owner of the photography shop.
2. Sitaram was glad that he had been of service to both a customer and his friend.
3. According to Mrs Bhushan, it was the hottest summer in the history of Pipalnagar.
4. Mr Bhushan said to his wife, “You go from one shop to another, like a bee in a flower garden.”

Question 5.
Who am I? (Identify the characters).
Answer:

1. I am the owner of the photography shop. – Kamal Kishore
2. I am the friend of Mrs Srivastava – Mrs Bhushan

Question 6.
Who am I? (Identify the characters)
Answer:
I sell betels. – betel seller

Question 7.
Who said to whom?

Question a.
‘The Pipalnagar Bank is about to collapse.’
Answer:
Kamal Kishore said this to Deep Chand.

Question 8.
Complete the following sentences using the information from the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Govind Ram was holidaying in Kashmir.
2. The rumour about collapse of the Pipalnagar Bank spread through the bazaar with the rapidity of forest fire.
3. The photography shop was just next to the barber shop.
4. The elderly gentleman ran out of the barber’s shop and made a beeline for his office and chequebook.
5. The elderly gentleman called a bird to Seth Govind Ram.

Question 9.
Complete the following sentences with the information given in the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. The man with crooked leg was old Ganpat, the beggar.
2. Someone said that the Seth had hanged himself from the tamarind tree.
3. Ganpat ran to the Bank speedily to withdraw his one thousand rupees from the bank.
4. The crash of the Pipalnagar Bank set everyone talking and speculating and rushing about in a frenzy.

Question 10.
State whether the following statements are Rumours or Facts:
Answer:

1. The manager told the customers to go home and come back next day. – Fact
2. Nathu was disgusted to see the broken glass and stones cluttering the steps. – Fact
3. Seth Govind Ram was hiding in a safe deposit locker. – Rumour
4. The bank was going out of business. – Rumour

Question 11.
Who are the persons referred to in the following sentences:
1. He was the last person to know about the Pipalnagar Bank going bankrupt.
2. He was happy that he did not have a bank account in Pipalnagar Bank.
Answer:
1. Nathu, the sweeper
2. Sitaram, the washerman’s son.

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Arrange the following sentences as per their sequence occurred in the passage:
1. Nathu complained about his irregular pay.
2. Nathu used the small broom hurriedly.
3. Sitaram called out to Nathu.
4. Nathu grumbled as he swept the steps of the bank.
Answer:
4. Nathu grumbled as he swept the steps of the bank.
2. Nathu used the small broom hurriedly.
3. Sitaram called out to Nathu.
1. Nathu complained about his irregular pay.

Question 2.
Complete the web about Nathu’s annoyance.
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Question 3.
Complete the following web:
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Question 4.
Complete the flow chart:
(Answers are directly given)
Answer:

Question 5.
How did the news spread everywhere?
Answer:
The news of the Bank’s collapse spread through the bazaar with the rapidity of fire. From Mr. Bhushan to Mr Kishore, Mr Kishore to the barber Deep Chand and the elderly gentleman and from there to the general merchant’s it travelled to the shop, circulated amongst the customers, then spread in various directions, to the betel-seller, the tailor, the free vendor, the jeweller, the beggar sitting on the pavement. It played havoc everywhere in Pipalnagar.

Question 6.
Complete the following sentences that tell you about Ganpat, the beggar:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Ganpat was an old beggar who had a crooked leg.
2. He had been squatting on the pavement for years.
3. He never used to walk.
4. When he learnt the collapse of the Bank, he leapt to his feet and ran at top speed in the direction of the Bank to withdraw his thousand rupees.

Question 7.
What was the effect of the rumour on the people of Pipalnagar?
Answer:
Men stood in groups at street corners and started discussing about the situation. Everyone was talking and speculating and rushing about in a frenzy. Some congratulated themselves for already taking out their money or never having put their money in the Bank. Some speculated that Seth Govind Ram’s excessive indulgence was the reason of crash.

Question 8.
What were the four rumours about Seth Govind Ram?
Answer:
The four rumours about Seth Govind Ram were as follows

1. The Seth had fled the State.
2. He had fled the country.
3. He was hiding in Pipalnagar.
4. He had hanged himself from the tamarind tree.

Question 9.
Complete the web: (Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Activities based on Vocabulary:

Question 1.
Match the describing words with the nouns:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. small	(a) man
2. pressed	(b) pay
3. regular	(c) clothes
4. poor	(d) broom

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. small	(d) broom
2. pressed	(c) clothes
3. regular	(b) pay
4. poor	(a) man

Question 2.
Find the describing words for the following from the passage:

1. rupees
2. home
3. week

Answer:

1. extra two rupees
2. fourth home
3. another week.

Question 3.
Find describing words for the following from the passage:
meal
tamarind tree
Answer:
midday meal
large shady tamarind tree

Question 4.
Complete the following table.
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Verb	Noun	Adjectives	Adverb
–	confidence	confident	confidently
affirm	affirmation	affirmative	affirmatively
grow	growth	growing	–
remark	remark	remarkable	remarkably

Question 5.
Find the words from the passage that mean the following:

1. usual
2. raised to higher position
3. stable
4. without enough money to pay what you owe

Answer:

1. customary
2. hoisted
3. stationary
4. bankrupt

Question 6.
Make a list of customers of the Bank.:
Answer:
List of the customers: general merchant, customers of shops, betel-seller, the tailor, the free vendor, the jeweller, the beggar and many others.

Question 7.
Match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’:

Column ’A’	Column ‘B’
1. awful	(a) the direct route
2. nicked	(b) the act of happening quickly.
3. beeline	(c) cut slightly
4. rapidity of fire	(d) shocking

Answer:

Column ’A’	Column ‘B’
1. awful	(d) shocking
2. nicked	(c) cut slightly
3. beeline	(a) the direct route
4. rapidity of fire	(b) the act of happening quickly.

Question 8.
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. squatting	(a) guessing
2. frenzy	(b) difficult situation
3. speculating	(c) wild excitement
4. dilemma	(d) sitting on one’s heels

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. squatting	(d) sitting on one’s heels
2. frenzy	(c) wild excitement
3. speculating	(a) guessing
4. dilemma	(b) difficult situation

Question 9.
Find the describing words for the following from the passage:

1. fund
2. manager
3. speed

Answer:

1. emergency fund
2. harassed manager
3. top speed

Question 10.
Write one word for the following:

1. a person who deliberately causes trouble to people.
2. a person who washes clothes for other people.
3. a person who behaves extremely noisy and violent way in public.
4. a person who is in charge of the business of an organisation.

Answer:

1. a mischief-maker
2. a washerman
3. a hooligan
4. a manager

Question 11.
Find and write the infinitives with ‘to’ from the passage:
Answer:

1. to return
2. to placate
3. to go
4. to sweep
5. to take up
6. to be paid
7. to claim
8. to await
9. to get.

Question 12.
Underline the odd man:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. washerman, mischief-maker, sweeper, counter, hooligan
2. hurtled, cried, declared, gathered, joined
3. their, our, his, they, your
4. sound, locker, new, door, broom, bicycle

Activities based on Contextual Grammar:

Question 1.
He called out to Nathu.
(Rewrite the sentence in Past Continuous Tense.)
Answer:
He was calling out to Nathu.

Question 2.
Mrs Srivastava said, “Tell him to come and see me tomorrow.” (Change into indirect speech.)
Answer:
Mrs Srivastava told (asked) him to tell him: to come and see her the next day.

Question 3.
He swept the steps.
(Begin your sentence with ‘The steps …)
Answer:
The steps were swept by him.

Question 4.
Sitaram was on his delivery round.
(Choose the correct question tag)
(a) was he?
(b) didn’t he?
(c) wasn’t he?
Answer:
Sitaram was on his delivery round, wasn’t he?

Question 5.
Mrs Bhushan went in search of her husband. He was sitting in front of Kamal Kishore’s photography shop.
(Rewrite the sentence joining it with ‘who)
Answer:
Mrs Bhushan went in search of her husband who was sitting in front of Kamal Kishore’s photography shop.

Question 6.
That summer was the hottest in the history of Pipalnagar.
(Change the sentence into Positive Degree.)
Answer:
No other summer in the history of Pipalnagar was so hot as that.

Question 7.
‘Shocking!’ (Rewrite it as an assertive sentence.)
Answer:
It was really very shocking.

Question 8.
Rewrite the following sentences joining with when/where/which/why:

Question a.
He sped across the road to the general:
merchant’s store. There was a telephone there.
Answer:
He sped across the road to the general merchant’s store where there was a telephone.

Question 9.
Mr Kishore said, “Deep Chand, have you heard the latest?” (Change into indirect speech.)
Answer:
Mr Kishore asked Deep Chand if he had heard the latest.

Question 10.
The Seth was holidaying in Kashmir. (Frame a wh-question to get the underlined word as answer.)
Answer:
Where was the Seth holidaying?

Question 11.
I must know the reason. You are late.
(Join the sentence with the word ‘why’.)
Answer:
I must know why you are late.

Question 12.
He was hiding in Pipalnagar.
(Rewrite the sentence using Simple Present Tense.)
Answer:
He hides in Pipalnagar.

Question 13.
He wasn’t sure he could persuade the crowd.
(Add a question tag.)
Answer:
He wasn’t sure he could persuade the crowd, was he?

Personal Response:

Question 1.
What qualities do you find in Sitaram?
Answer:
Sitaram was a hardworking young boy. He ‘ was always ready to help others and sympathetic towards suffering people. He felt happy to serve his customer and his friend.

Question 2.
What makes you angry? What do you do then?
OR
How do you show your annoyance?
Answer:
Somebody’s bad behaviour or arrogance makes me angry. When I get annoyed I do not react with harsh words or any violent action. I try to keep myself cool and try to bring to his/her notice, the wrong he/she is doing with me. I shall take time: and prove him/her wrong.

Question 3.
Do you think, Mr Bhushan was right to compare his wife with a bee in a flower garden? Give your reason.
Answer:
Yes, I think Mr Bhushan was absolutely right to compare his wife with a bee in flower garden. We know that bees buzz from flower to flower in gardens for collecting honey. He knew that his wife similarly used to visit many shops for selecting her clothes or only to have a look at them.

Question 4.
Why, do you think, did the elderly gentleman rush to his office for a chequebook?
Answer:
The elderly gentleman had heard the rumour about Seth Govind Ram’s Bank. He thought that the Seth had gone broke and so he must have fled to another town. I think the gentleman ran for his chequebook because he wanted to withdraw all his money from the bank before it was declared bankrupt.

Question 5.
Have you ever heard a rumour that harmed people? Elaborate it.
Answer:
Yes, I have not only heard but also have experienced such a rumour that has harmed people. We had been to a theatre to watch a movie. It was the first show of the movie. In the middle of the show a person shouted ‘Fire! Fire!’. People in the theatre left their seats in fright and ran helter- skelter to the exits for safety. Many fell and were trampled underfoot in the rush. It was an awful scene. Truth came to light that the miscreant was an agent of a producer who wanted the movie to fail.

Question 6.
How are rumours spread? Are the rumours harmful? Why?/Why not?
Answer:
The rumour-mongers talk to some people about a news, which is not true. They talk to others and it goes from one person to another and spreads like forest fire. They generally don’t think if the news is reliable or rational or false. Some rumours are harmful and some are harmless. The rumours that are spread intentionally to harm the sentiments of people are harmful. These rumours depress, disturb and cause harassment to people. The rumours that are spread just for fun are harmless but they fool people.

Do as directed:

Question 1.
Nathu raised his hands in a gesture of horror. He cried. (Join the sentences beginning with the word ‘Raising’.)
Answer:
Raising his hand in a gesture of horror Nathu cried.

Question 2.
He was determined to get his pay.
(Change the sentence into exclamatory sentence.)
Answer:
How determined he was to get his pay!

Question 3.
Give us our money.
(Change the sentence in Passive Voice.)
Answer:
Let our money be given to us.

Question 4.
So, they gathered outside.
(Write the sentence in Present Continuous Tense.)
Answer:
So, they are gathering outside.

Question 5.
Complete the words by using the correct letters:

1. r o _ n d
2. t h i _ k
3. p l _ t e
4. s t _ r e

Answer:

1. r o u n d
2. t h i n k
3. p l a t e
4. s t o r e

Question 6.
Put the words in alphabetical order:

1. shook, beggar, thousand, jeweller.
2. soon, street, seldom, speculate.

Answer:

1. beggar, jeweller, shook, thousand.
2. seldom, soon, speculate, street.

Question 7.
Punctuate the following sentences:
1. fetch the Seth, we know hes hiding in a safe deposit locker
2. Do you know my dear that Seth govind Rams bank cant even pay its employees
Answer:
1. “Fetch the Seth, we know he’s hiding in a safe deposit locker!”
2. “Do you know, my dear, that Seth Govind Ram’s bank cant even pay its employees?”

Question 8.
Write related words as shown in the example:
(Answer is directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 9.
Complete these word-chain of verbs:
tell → ………. → …………. → ………. → …………..
Answer:
tell → learn → need → dare → eat.

Do as directed:

1. Attempt any one:

Question a.
Make a meaningful sentence of your own using the phrase: to take up
Answer:
Recently he has taken up a new project in hand.
OR
Question b.
Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully:
This is the answer – ………………..
Answer:
This is the answer that I was longing for.

2. Attempt anyone:

Question a.
Add a prefix or suffix to make new words:
1. possible
2. certain
Answer:
1. impossible
2. uncertain
OR
Question b.
Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
1. possible
2. certain
Answer:
1. It is not possible to do this work in such a short time.
2. The young boy was certain about his future career.

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Warming up!
Chit-chat

Question 1.
What do you see in the picture?
Answer:
I see a small girl carrying a puppy in a large round tub, in neck-deep water of the river.

Question 2.
What do you think the girl is trying to do? Why?
Answer:
The girl, I believe, is trying to rescue the puppy from drowning in the river because anyhow she wanted to save the puppy.

Question 3.
If you were in the place of that girl, what would you do?
Answer:
I would also have tried to rescue the puppy, if that was within my reach.

Question 4.
Do you think, she was successful in her action?
Answer:
Yes, the girl has rescued the puppy from drowning in the river. So, I think she was successful in saving the puppy.

Match the appropriate headings with the images.

Question 1.

1. Our luxurious bungalows. [ ]
2. My Favourite pastime. [ ]
3. What a commotion! [ ]
4. Engrossed in my book. [ ]

Answer:

1. Our Luxurious Bungalows [C]
2. My Favourite Pastime. [A]
3. What a Commotion! [D]
4. Engrossed in my book. [B]

English Workshop:

1. State whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Justify your choice with proper reasons.

Question 1.
(a) The compound where the writer was living, was rich in nature’s bounty.
(b) Holidays provide us an opportunity to read various magazines and storybooks.
(c) The narrator made a mistake by saving the baby langur.
(d) Animals cannot convey emotions.
(e) The narrator was fifty-five years old when this incident occured.
Answer:
(a) The compound where the writer was living was rich in nature’s bounty. – Agree
(b) Holidays provide the children an opportunity to read various magazines and storybooks. – Agree
(c) The incident occurred during summer vacation. – Disagree
(d) Magazines and storybooks were published specially for adults in the festive season. – Disagree
(e) Writer’s father was a medical professional. – Agree

2. Match the phrases given in Group ‘A’ with their meanings in Group ‘B’.

Question 1.

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
(a) to be a part and parcel of	(vi) to be an essential or integral part
(b) to be engrossed in	(v) to be completely occupied in
(c) to take notice of	(i) to observe and give attention
(d) to figure out	(vii) to be affected emotionally in a powerful way
(e) to ponder over	(iv) to think about seriously
(f) to be overwhelmed by	(ii) to be able to solve a problem
(g) in a flash	(viii) very quickly
(h) to find solace	(iii) to find comfort and peace

3. Write In your own words

Question a.
Why did the narrator Ignore the barking of dogs?
(i) …………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) …………………………………………………………………………………
Answer:
(i) The narrator thought that the pack of dogs, as usual, must have trapped an unfortunate pig.
(ii) So he ignored the barking of dogs.

Question b.
Why did motherelangur make no effort to grab her baby from the coop?
(i) …………………………………………………………………………………
(ii) …………………………………………………………………………………
Answer:
(i) Mother langur did not make any effort to grab her baby.
(ii) It was because she was completely sure that the writer was not doing any harm to her baby and whatever he was doing was for the good of the baby.

4. Read the text carefully and arrange the occurance of happenings in the text in a sequential order.

Question 1.
Read the text carefully and arrange the occurance of happenings in the text in a sequential order.

Answer:

I took the baby langur to the backyard.	6
I cannot forget that look in her eyes.	11
I heard the disturbance approaching closer.	3
I recalled the terrible custom in the animal clan.	5
I became deeply absorbed in the book.	2
I was engrossed in various magazines and storybooks.	1
I offered him a peeled banana.	9
I still fondly remember that encounter.	13
I gathered a stout stick and then started throwing stones.	7
I saw something horrible.	4
I was showed that food was not the only means of communication.	12
I managed to catch hold of the baby langur’s tail.	8
I allowed the mother, access to her baby	10

5. Discuss the following and write about it in your own words in 5-6 lines.

Question a.
What would you do, if you find an injured bird while returning from your school?
Answer:
If I find an injured animal, I will pick it up tenderly and bring it to my home carefully. I will put some drops of water in his mouth to make it fresh. I will examine its injury and apply antiseptic ointment to its injured part and bandage it without hurting it. When it is a little bit comfortable, I will provide it water and food. Then I shall keep it in small basket with cotton spread in it. I will see to it that it is safe in the place. I will take its care till it has enough strength or till it is fully recovered from the injury.

Question b.
What opinion do you form about the narrator, from the story?
Answer:
The writer of this story is a very sensitive, sympathetic and loving person. His qualities of humanity and courage are admirable and incredible. His thoughts about human-animal relations are great. He believes that communication between man and animal depends not only on food but also on trust, compassion and mutual understanding.

6. Complete the following and write a paragraph on each of the given activities.

Question 1.
Complete the following and write a paragraph on each of the given activities.
Answer:

Paragraph: Mother-child Relationship
The relationship between Mother and child is very close and inseparable. Mother’s love for a child is eternal. It is selfless. Her love and affection for her children are boundless and invaluable. She looks after them, nurses them and strives hard for her children’s upbringing and keeping them healthy.

She teaches them their family culture and moral values. The child also loves its mother immensely. Mother guides, inspires and encourages her children throughout their life. How wonderful and pleasant relationship is this!

Paragraph: How I will help an injured Animal
If I find an injured animal, I will pick it up tenderly and bring it to my home carefully. I will put some drops of water in his mouth to make it fresh. I will examine its injury and apply antiseptic ointment to its injured part and bandage it without hurting it. When it is a little bit comfortable, I will provide it water and food.

Then I shall keep it in small basket with cotton spread in it. I will see to it that it is safe in the place. I will take its care till it has enough strength or till it is fully recovered from the injury.

7. Work in pairs and make as many words as you can, using letters in the word. ‘ENCOUNTER’.

Question 1.
Make smaller words (minimum 3 letters each) using the letters in the word ‘Encounter’ :
(Note : In the activity sheet you will be asked to write only four words)

Answer:

Three letter words	Four letter words	Five/ Six letter words
our, cot, not, out, nut, ten, run, one, nor, ton, net, toe	noun, cote, note, none, tour, tune, cute, rent, turn	route, court, enter, centre, counter

8. Translate the following proverbs in good English : 

Question 1.
जनसेवा हीच खरी ईश्वरसेवा.
Answer:
Service to man is service to God.

Question 2.
पेरावे तसे उगवते.
Answer:
As you sow, so shall you reap.

9. Write a paragraph and give an appropriate title to it. Use the following points.

Question 1.
Write a paragraph and give an appropriate title to it. Use the following points.

Man’s Best Friends – Birds and Animals
Answer:
The relations between birds, animals and man are complementing each other. In absence of this relationship our environment is disturbed and we risk our whole balance of ecology in our area. That is why, man must treat the birds and animals with great love and affection. They are our best friends. They are loyal to man and serve us in many ways. We must preserve our eternal relationship kindly, honestly and compassionately. So it is our duty to protect them; take care of their security without hurting them.

It is our duty to maintain this relationship because they cannot speak. They try to explain their feelings without words. Their eyes and actions speak. Try to understand them with love, affection and help them in their needs. Man needs the company of birds and animals. Love the wildlife and avoid loneliness. Protect them!

10. (A) Complete the remaining blocks determining the types of news.

Question a.

Answer:

(B) Read the following headline and write a news report. Follow the steps as given.

Question 1.
Read the following headline and write a news report. Follow the steps as given.
Headline → ‘Tiger attacks 8-year old at Rajiv Gandhi National Park.’
Answer:
Tiger attacks 8-year old at Rajiv Gandhi National Park.
Goregon July 4: Recently tiger attacks on humans have become frequent in the nearby areas of Rajiv Gandhi National Park. A tragic death of 8 year old child attacked by a tiger, has shocked the people in the slum area near the Rajiv Gandhi National Park. It is learnt that early in the morning the child entered alone in the wildlife reserve for defecation.

The tiger crouching behind a fence of bushes attacked the young child and killed him. Slum dwellers gathered around to rescue him could not save him. The slum-dwellers are demanding that the Forest Department should arrange for rigorous patrols to restrict such incidents of human-animal conflicts and construct a boundary wall between the human- habitats and the Park.

(C) Read the following Headlines and write the dateline, intro and a short continuing paragraph.

Question 1.
Read the following Headlines and write the dateline, intro and a short continuing paragraph.

Answer:
Career Counselling with Achievers Wednesday, 15th August, Kripa Sindhu High School, Nagpur. Kripa Sindhu High School had organised the ‘Career Counselling Camp’ for the students of Standard X, on 15th August 2019 at 5 pm. Some renowned persons who had achieved name and fame in different professions were invited to share their own experiences about their career and their success. There were professionals from different fields-medicine, sports, arts, acting, engineering, I etc.

Each one of them explained how and why they dreamed of and pursued their own career and how they secured their achievement in their field. They advised students that great heights can be achieved by constant efforts, even when they have to face nerve-wrecking challenges in their life and have to fight against all overwhelming odds. Audiences were moved when they learnt about the heart-rending stories of some professionals who are now on the top of the world.

The students realized the importance of the career counselling event. It was a great treat for the students who had come there for vocational guidance.

Answer:
Note: Students should write this news report in their notebooks based on following points to emphasize the need of separate Tourism University.
Points: Tourism-a flourishing industry- many employments aya liable – trained candidates required – importance of tourism – can impart education in hospitality, booking, accommodation, selection of tour destinations, etc.-good prospects-responsibility of smooth pleasure tours – a good decision to establish Tourism University.

Language Study:

1. Present Participle: The form of a verb, ending in ‘ing’, which is used in forming continuous tenses. For example, He is sitting here. Present participle can also be used as an adjective. For example, He uses a walking stick.
Now, find out the ‘ing’ forms from the story and classify them into the following table.

Question 1.
find out the ‘ing’ forms from the story and classify them into the following table.

Answer:

Present Participle	Use in the Continuous Tense
twinkling eyes 1. marauding langur 2.  sloping roof 3.  caring arms	was holding 1. were witnessing 2.  was oozing 3.  was breathing| 4.  was pondering 5.  was trying

2. Spot the error and correct the following sentences.

Question 1.
(a) My grandparents laid down for an afternoon nap.
(b) A stranger were knocking at our door.
(c) My sister and I shares a study room.
(d) One of my friend, is leaving school.
(e) A flock of birds were flying overhead.
Answer:
(a) My grandparents lay down for an afternoon nap.
(b) A stranger was knocking at our door.
(c) My sister and I share a study room.
(d) One of my friends, is leaving the school.
(e) A flock of birds is flying overhead.

3. Rewrite the sentences as per instructions given along with.

Question a.
I took the baby langur to our backyard. ………………………….
(Rewrite the sentence in the Past Perfect Tense)
Answer:
I had taken the baby langur to our backyard.

Question b.
She simply sat there quietly ………………………….
(Rewrite the sentence in the Present Continuous Tense)
Answer:
She is simply sitting there quietly.

Question c.
The mother langur looked straight into my eyes. ………………………….
(Rewrite the sentence in the Simple Present Tense)
Answer:
The mother langur looks straight into my eyes.

Question d.
She surveyed the area for the vicious male langur. ………………………….
(Rewrite the sentence in the Simple Future Tense)
Answer:
She will survey the area for the vicious male langur.

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 1.2 An Encounter of a Special Kind Additional Important Questions and Answers

Complex Factual Activities :

Question 1.
Complete the web describing the campus where writer’s family lived:
(Answer is directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 2.
How did the family relax after lunch?
Answer:
After eating sufficient and wholesome lunch the writer’s parents and his sisters lay down for an afternoon nap. The author settled down with a storybook. The sound of their snoring in sleep was such that it occasionally broke the silence of the writer’s house.

Question 3.
What wicked custom is practised by animals who live in groups?
Answer:
According to the wicked custom in the animal clan who live in groups, a dominant, powerful male does not allow another male or adult to survive within its group. Mostly the leader of the group kills male babies or adults.

Question 4.
Complete the web with the help of the information given in the passage :
(Answer is directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 5.
What did the writer do to restrain the big langur from killing the baby langur?
Answer:
When the writer realised that the big langur was about to kill the baby langur, he gathered a big, strong stick in one hand and threw a piece of stone at the attacking langur. The big langur did not take notice of his attack; so he started throwing more ! stones at it. In this way, the writer restrained the big langur from killing the baby langur.

Question 6.
Complete the following web and describe the condition of wounded baby langur :
(Answer is directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 7.
Complete the following web with the information from the passage :
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Question 8.
Arrange the following events as per their sequence:
(Board’s Model Activity Sheet)
1. Writer’s father provided first aid to clean the wounds.
2. After a few shaky attempts, the baby langur sat up.
3. The writer turned away from the coop.
4. The writer took the baby langur to their backyard.
Answer:
4. The writer took the baby langur to their backyard.
1. Writer’s father provided first aid to clean the wounds.
2. After a few shaky attempts, the baby langur sat up.
3. The writer turned away from the coop.

Question 9.
Complete the following :
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Mother langur simply sat quitely because she was convinced that no harm was being done to her child.
2. The baby langur started to sob and cry because he sensed the presence of his mother.
3. The baby found comfort and peace in caring arms of his mother.
4. (Mother langur gave a thorough inspection of baby langur’s body because she wanted to check his injuries.

Question 10.
Complete the web:
Answer:

Activities based on Vocabulary:

Question 1.
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’ :

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. hearty	(a) frequent
2. engrossed	(b) sufficient and wholesome
3. intermittent	(c) high pitched
4. shrill	(d) in full attention

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. hearty	(b) sufficient and wholesome
2. engrossed	(d) in full attention
3. intermittent	(a) frequent
4. shrill	(c) high pitched

Question 2.
Match the phrases in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. settle down with	(a) the act of checking with complete attention and care.
2. unfolded a new dimension	(b) overpowered someone
3. got the better of	(c) belief felt equally by both people involved.
4. pitch of cry	(d) penned up a new dimension aspect
5. was going on	(e) high sound of cry
6. thorough inspection	(f) to do something that makes people feel sympathy.
7. strike the right chord	(g) get into a with comfortable position
8. mutual trust	(h) was happening

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. settle down with	(g) get into a with comfortable position
2. unfolded a new dimension	(d) penned up a new dimension aspect
3. got the better of	(b) overpowered someone
4. pitch of cry	(e) high sound of cry
5. was going on	(h) was happening
6. thorough inspection	(a) the act of checking with complete attention and care.
7. strike the right chord	(f) to do something that makes people feel sympathy.
8. mutual trust	(c) belief felt equally by both people involved.

Question 3
Write from the passage the antonyms of the following :

1. mercifully
2. submissive
3. recognize
4. greater

Answer:

1. mercifully × mercilessly
2. submissive × aggressive
3. recognize × ignore
4. greater × lesser

Question 4.
Find present participles and past participles used as adjectives :
Answer:
1. Present Participles: sloping roof, twinkling eyes.
2. Past Participles: unexpected attack, unknown quarter, muffled cry, peeled banana.

Question 5.
Match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’ :

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. shaky	(a) rose to the surface
2. welled up	(b) made the sound quieter
3. prospect	(c) unsteady
4. muffled	(d) future benefit

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. shaky	(c) unsteady
2. welled up	(a) rose to the surface
3. prospect	(d) future benefit
4. muffled	(b) made the sound quieter

Question 6.
Match the synonyms :
(Board’s Model Activity Sheet)

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. trauma	(a) move
2. coop	(b) still
3. stir	(c) great distress
4. motionless	(d) pen

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. trauma	(c) great distress
2. coop	(d) pen
3. stir	(a) move
4. motionless	(b) still

Question 7.
Write opposites of the following from the passage :

1. steady
2. known
3. expected
4. firm.

Answer:

1. steady × unsteady
2. known × unknown
3. expected × unexpected
4. firm × shaky

Question 8.
Write the meaning of the following words from the options given in the brackets :
(breast, comfort, weird, evil)

1. uncanny
2. vicious
3. bosom
4. solace

Answer:

1. uncanny – weird
2. vicious – evil
3. bosom – breast
4. solace – comfort

Activities based on Contextual Grammar :

Rewrite the sentences as per tenses mentioned in the brackets :

Question 1.
My father was a medical professional.
(Past Perfect Tense.)
Answer:
My father had been a medical professional.

Question 2.
The holidays provided an opportunity for me to read various magazines and storybooks.
(Simple Present Tense.)
Answer:
The holidays provide me an opportunity to read various magazines and storybooks.

Question 3.
I heard a group of street dogs barking.
(Present Continuous Tense.)
Answer:
I am hearing a group of street dogs barking.

Question 4.
The big male langur was holding a baby langur in his hands.
(Past Perfect Continuous Tense.)
Answer:
The big male langur had been holding a baby langur in his hands.

Question 5.
They were witnessing my rescue operation. (Simple Past Tense.)
Answer:
They witnessed my rescue operation.

Question 6.
He was in a state of shock. (Past Perfect Tense.)
Answer:
He had been in a state of shock.

Question 7.
The baby sensed the presence of his mother.
(Present Perfect Tense.)
Answer:
The baby has sensed the presence of his mother.

Personal Response:

Question 1.
Do you have a reading hobby? How do you ! pursue it?
Answer:
Yes, I do have a reading hobby. I read a lot. I read anything and everything that comes in my sight. I keep on reading storybooks, novels, ‘ biographies, magazines, newspapers, etc. Whenever I find time I love and enjoy reading especially during long vacation.
Note: Students may give their own appropriate answer in all

Question 2.
Do you think that the custom of baby killing by dominant male in animal clan is good? Explain.
Answer:
No, I don’t think so. It’s a bad custom in any animal clan. It is the duty of dominant males to protect them and bring them up kindly and lovingly. They should not deprive them of their basic right to live.

Question 3.
Have you ever saved a puppy/dog or any other animal from naughty children who were throwing stones at him? Write about your
experience.
Answer:
Yes, I have saved a dog who was in such a situation. Though the stones thrown by the urchins did not hit the dog very much, he was frightened to death and was running helter skelter. I gathered a long stick and shouted at them. Then I hit one of the boys with the stick and they ran away. The dog had gratitude in his eyes for me.

Question 4.
What is your mother’s state of mind during your illness?
Answer:
My mother is always worried about my smallest illness. Deep anxiety overpowers her. She is restless and uneasy all the time. She keeps herself awake at night worrying about my ill-health. She is always by my bedside providing me food and medicine on time. She remains in a state of anxiety until I get well.

Question 5.
What did the mother langur seem to convey to the narrator?
Answer:
The mother langur seemed to convey the narrator that she was very grateful to him for saving her child. She was expressing her big thanks to him through her silent eyes. Her eyes showered silent gratitude for the narrator for his kindness and compassion. The narrator could understand her feelings, sentiments and the way of thanking him through her eloquent eyes.

Read the following passage and do the activities :

Simple Factual Activities :

Question 1.
Say whether the following statements are True or False :
Answer:

1. A big male langur did not intend to kill the baby langur. – False
2. The writer started throwing more stones at the big langur. – True
3. The mother langur was watching her baby being killed. – True
4. According to the custom of animal clan, a dominant male protects another male baby or adult. – False

Question 2.
Complete the following sentences using the information given in the passage :
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. The langur baby was listless and appeared to be dead.
2. The writer’s parents and sisters had come out on the veranda and were witnessing his rescue operation.
3. The baby langur’s eyes welled up with tears.
4. The unexpected attack forced the langur to drop the baby from the sloping roof over the veranda.

Question 3.
Complete the following sentences :
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. The writer offered the baby langur a peeled banana.
2. The baby langur was in state of shock.
3. Splashes of cold water made the baby stir.
4. The mother langur was sitting on their kitchen roof.

Question 4.
Say whether the following statements are True or False :
Answer:

1. The baby langur sensed the presence of his mother. – True
2. The mother langur was sitting on the floor of the coop. – False
3. The writer cuddled the baby langur tightly in his bosom. – False
4. The writer’s attention was fixed on the revival of the baby langur. – True

Question 5.
Complete the following sentences :
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. The mother langur was sitting on their kitchen roof.
2. The mother sat still with the baby in her lap for a few minutes.

Question 6.
State whether you Agree or Disagree with the following statements :
Answer:

1. The narrator made a mistake by saving the baby langur. – Disagree
2. Animals cannot convey emotions. – Disagree
3. The narrator was fifty-five years old when this incident occurred. – Disagree
4. Even today, the narrator cannot forget that look in the mother langur’s eyes. – Agree

Choose correct reasons from the given options :

Question 1.
The writer ignored the commotion of street dogs.
(a) Thinking about the dogs’ involvement in some food items.
(b) Thinking about the dogs’ involvement in some stranger.
(c) Thinking about the dogs’ involvement in some thieves.
(d) Thinking about the dogs’ involvement in some unfortunate pig.
Answer:
(d) Thinking about the dogs’ involvement in some unfortunate pig.

Question 2.
The langur did not take notice of the writer’s assault.
(a) Because he was very busy.
(b) Because he was eating the baby langur.
(c) Because he was very infuriated.
(d) Because he ignored the writer’s presence.
Answer:
(c) Because he was very infuriated.

Do as directed :

Question 1.
I started throwing more stones.
(Begin with – ‘More stones were ….)
Answer:
More stones were being thrown by me.

Question 2.
It hardly took notice of my assault.
(Make this as a negative sentence.)
Answer:
It did not take notice of my assault.

Question 3.
My parents and sisters had come out on to the veranda. (Add a question tag.)
Answer:
My parents and sisters had come out on the veranda, hadn’t they?

Question 4.
He took the baby langur to our backyard. (Frame a Wh-question to get the underlined word as an answer.)
Answer:
Where did he take the baby langur?

Question 5.
The baby remained motionless.
(Make negative without changing the meaning.)
(Board’s Model Activity Sheet)
Answer:
The baby did not move. OR The baby did no movements.

Question 6.
She simply sat there quietly.
(Choose correct question tag.)
(Board’s Model Activity Sheet)
(i) doesn’t she?
(ii) didn’t she?
(iii) wasn’t she?
(iv) don’t she?
Answer:
She simply sat there, didn’t she?

Question 7.
I turned away from the coop and looked up. (Begin the sentence with – Turning … and rewrite it.)
Answer:
Turning away from the coop, I looked up.

Question 8.
She gave the baby a thorough body inspection. (Change the sentence into passive voice. Begin with – The baby …)
Answer:
The baby was given a thorough body inspection by her.

Question 9.
I cannot forget that look in her eyes.
(Add a question tag.)
Answer:
I cannot forget that look in her eyes, can I?

Question 10.
I was overwhelmed by the emotion.
(Write the sentence in Active voice. Begin with – The emotion ….)
Answer:
The emotion overwhelmed me.

Activities based on Language Study

Do as directed :

Question 1.
Complete the words by using correct letter:

1. fa_her
2. ha_sh
3. adu_t
4. tr_st

Answer:

1. father
2. harsh
3. adult
4. trust

Question 2.
Put the following words in alphabetical order :

1. baby, unsteady, mother, almost.
2. suddenly, splash, shock, started.

Answer:

1. almost, baby, mother, unsteady.
2. shock, splash, started, suddenly.

Question 3.
Punctuate the following sentences :

1. Mohan said to rajan, i shall never come with you
2. shall we reach pune on time he asked

Answer:

1. Mohan said to Rajan, “I shall never come with you.”
2. “Shall we reach Pune on time?” he asked.

Question 4.
Write related words as shown in the example :
(Answer is directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 5.
Complete the word-chain of adjectives. Add four words each beginning with the last letter of the previous word :
dominant → ……….. → ……….. → ……….. → ………..
Answer:
dominant → tall → loyal → long → good

Question 6.
Attempt anyone :
a. Make a meaningful sentence by using the phrase ‘to catch hold of’
Answer:
Ramesh caught hold of his friend’s arm and stopped him from leaving the place.
OR
b. Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully :
The person, who
Answer:
The person, who is sitting on the stage, is a great social worker of this area.

Question 7.
Attempt anyone :
a. Add a prefix or suffix to make new words.
1. communicate
2. inspect
Answer:
1. communication
2. inspection
OR
b. Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words :
1. communicate
2. inspect
Answer:
1. She communicated her feelings through her eyes.
2. Let the office inspect the papers.

My English Coursebook Standard Ten Guide Unit 1

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• An Encounter of a Special Kind Class 10 English Solutions
• Basketful of Moonlight Class 10 English Solutions
• Be SMART…! Class 10 English Solutions
• His First Flight Class 10 English Solutions

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Warming up!

Chit-chat:

A Strange Truth – ‘Handicapped are those who refuse to take up challenges, even with all their senses and physiology in perfect condition.’

Question 1.
Understand and discuss the above truth.
Answer:
(वरील सत्याविषयी समजून घ्या व चर्चा करा.)

Question 2.
How can you encourage such people to change and become confident? Discuss at least 4 to 5 ways you can do the above.
Answer:
1. The discussion should be related to the people who are not really disabled mentally or physically. This truth is about the people who are mentally and physically perfect but avoid, hesitate or neglect doing something challenging. By some reasons, they are not ready to change their attitude or fixed ideas. They don’t wish to change their mindset and stick to their passive and inactive attitude.

2. Think and try to understand the reasons behind their lethargy, inactiveness or indifference and try to encourage them and give them confidence.

3. Ways to encourage them and give confidence :

• Know his mindset, know his/her handicaps and obstacles he faced.
• Talk to him/her in friendly manner about his good qualities.
• Give examples of successful persons who have faced the challenges.
• Advice him/her to be brave, courageous and active.
• Help him/her in the fields where he/she lacks (confidence, courage, boldness, openness, etc.)

1. There are pleasant and polite ways of referring to people with physical and mental disabilities. Fill in the table below:

Question 1.
There are pleasant and polite ways of referring to people with physical and mental disabilities. Fill in the table below:

Answer:

Previously used Term	New Polite Terms
1. Blind	(a) Visually challenged
2. Deaf	(b) Hearing impaired
3. Dumb	(c) Speech impaired
4. mad	(d) mentally ill
5. lame	(e) physically handicapped

2. Read the beginning and complete the story in your own words:
Sumit, the son oç a shoe maker, was a highly intelligent student in a municipal school. His Maths teacher Called him 1Einstein’, for he was brilliant in Maths.
He loved Maths. umit wanted to study further after C, however he suffered
from Polio and …..
Now, continue the story with a favourable/positive ending.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

English Workshop:

1. Match the following. 

Question 1.
Match the following.

Answer:

Group ‘A’	Group ‘B’
1. Galileo	(d) The greatest scientist 300 years before Hawking.
2. Dr. Stephen Hawking	(c) The greatest scientist of this century.
3. Black Holes	(a) The concept which helped Stephen to get his Ph.D.
4. Stephen’s favourite subjects	(b) Music andMathematics

2. Complete the following web-chart containing the qualities of Dr. Stephen Hawking.

Question 1.
Complete the following web-chart containing the qualities of Dr. Stephen Hawking.

Answer:

3. Arrange the following statements according to the occurance in the life history of Dr Stephen Hawking.

Question 1.
Arrange the following statements according to the occurance in the life history of Dr Stephen Hawking.
(a) At the age of 17, Stephen noticed that he fell down a couple of times for no reason.
(b) He became a fellow of the Royal Society and a member of the US National Academy of Science.
(c) He believes that in the next millenium, science will discover the core secrets of the universe.
(d) Stephen was born on 8th January, 1942 and then grew up like an average child and a normal teenager.
(e) The disease worked its way into Stephen’s body and left him disabled.
(f) Stephen decided to continue his doctoral research work with renewed vigor.
(g) Stephen was diagnosed with a rare disease – ALS or LOU.
(h) Though confined to a wheelchair he worked on computer and expressed his thoughts.
Answer:
(a) Stephen was born on 8th January, 1942 and then grew up like an average child and a normal teenager.
(b) At the age of 17, Stephen noticed that he fell down a couple of times for no reason.
(c) Stephen was diagnosed with a rare disease- ALS or LOU.
(d) Stephen decided to continue his doctoral research work with renewed vigour.
(e) The disease worked its way into Stephen’s body and left him disabled.
(f) Though confined to a wheelchair he worked on computer and expressed his thoughts.
(g) He became a fellow of the Royal Society and a member of the US National Academy of Science.
(h) He believes that in the next millennium, science will discover the core secrets of the universe.

4. Homographs – Pairs of words that are spelled and pronounced the same, but have different meanings, in different contexts.
For example

• watch – observe
• watch – device that shows time

Question 1.
Use the following words in two different contexts.
Answer:
(a) couple – couple
1. The bowler managed to take a couple of wickets.
2. The elderly couple was taking a walk in the park.

(b) mind – mind
1. There were many thoughts in his mind, before he left his house.
2. Do you mind, if I put on the fan?

(c) space – space
1. We shall make some space for our new table.
2. Man is thinking of building a space station on the moon.

(d) sound – sound
1. The loud sound at midnight startled everyone.
2. His idea of celebrating birthday in a different way sounds quite interesting.

(e) left – left
1. Go straight and then turn left to reach the station.
2. As soon as he completed his Ph.D., he left for USA.

5. Use the following words/phrases in your own sentences.

Question 1.
Use the following words/phrases in your own sentences.
(a) quirk of fate
(b) confined to
(c) exaggeration
(d) an epitome of
(e) millennium.
Answer:
(a) By the quirk of fate, all the members of the happy family died in an accident.
(b) My neighbour is confined to bed for a long time with paralysis.
(c) He told me the strange news without any . exaggeration.
(d) The champion cricketer is an epitome of modesty
(e) I believe that man will go to stay on other planets before the next millennium.

6. Expand the given themes. Make use of this support/hints:

Question 1.

Expand the given themes.	Make use of this support/hints:
(a) If you fall ill during your final exam.	First step/what to do support/help
(b) If you meet a disabled person who needs help.	Act/behave Contact whom?
(c) If your friend is in trouble.	Gestures/Body language Patience/Tolerance
(d) If you meet a great person like Dr. Stephen Hawking.	Plan/organise Face /Handle/Overcome Succeed/Accomplish

Answer:
Question a.
Falling ill during the Final Exam.
Answer:
If I fall ill during my final exam, I’ll feel worried in the beginning. But soon I’ll collect myself and will face the problem boldly. Determinedly I’ll continue to appear for the remaining exam papers because there will be no reason getting into a panic about the final exam. I already have completed my study and revised it well before the exam.
My parents, I am sure, will be there to nurse me well and look after my health, medicines and my fast recovery. My friends also will help me in my

studies. They will comfort me and give me confidence. If I feel a little better, I myself will continue my studies for the final exam. So everything will fall into place.

Question b.
Helping a Disabled Person.
Answer:
If I meet a disabled person who needs help, I’ll treat him kindly. I shall sympathetically enquire about his difficulties and his requirements. I shall, with the help of my friends, try to provide him with the things he needs. If his needs are beyond our reach, we shall contact the persons or the organizations who could support him and fulfill his needs and requirements. We shall continue our efforts till he meets all his essential needs and equipment.

Question c.
Helping a Friend in Trouble.
Answer:
If any of my friends is in trouble, I will immediately visit him and find out the nature of his trouble. I shall try to pacify him if he is really very much affected. I shall console him if his trouble is because of emotional or financial problems. My friends and I will promise him to share his problem if he speaks it up clearly and freely. A trouble shared is a trouble halved. We shall advise him to be patient and tolerate the situation bravely and courageously. We shall try to help and support our friend in every possible way.

Question d.
Meeting a Great Person like Dr. Stephen Hawking.
Answer:
Before meeting such a great person like Dr. Stephen Hawking, I will have to preplan my visit and get permission for the visit from him. I must be ready with the information about his life history, his characteristics, his education, his achievements and his display of exemplary courage in the face of overwhelming odds.

It is difficult to face and get to talk to such an awe-inspiring person. But I know how to handle myself in this situation. I will talk to him boldly and respectfully. I will overcome my fear of meeting such a great man. I will tell him how I am impressed and inspired by his work and achievements. I will get the greatest joy of my life in meeting such a great personality.

7. You happen to meet a successful person who is a disabled. Write an imaginary dialogue between you and him/her. You can take support of the hints provided.

Question 1.
You happen to meet a successful person who is a disabled. Write an imaginary dialogue between you and him/her. You can take support of the hints provided.
(a) introductionlwelcome/greetings
(b) congratulating/honouring
(c) cause/reason for the disability
(d) decisionlplan/organisationlimplementation
(e) idols in life
(f) parents/friends – support if any
(g) success stories/accomplishments
(h) conclusion/final message if any
Answer:
Answer:
An Imaginary Dialogue between Sumit, a disabled and you:

• Myself: Hello, Sir, nice to meet you. I have read that you have received ‘The Sangeet Samrat’ Award of our city. Congratulations!
• Sumit: Yes, you are right, and thank you for your good wishes.
• Myself: You are confined to the wheelchair and both your legs are amputated. What made you disabled?
• Sumit: At the age of five I was crippled by Polio, The disease worked its way into my legs and they had to be amputated. I was confined to this wheelchair since then.
• Myself: I wonder how you could achieve such a great feat. Didn’t you feel depressed?
• Sumit: That is a long story. Music was in my blood. My father was a great classical singer. I used to listen to him since my childhood. He was my first Guru.
• Myself: With all your sufferings and this disability, what made you live a normal life and who inspired you?

Sumit: God is great! And courage is a wonderful thing! I was optimistic, so I faced the calamity without losing heart. Fortunately one of our teachers in our special school inspired me. He told me the story of Wilma Rudolf whose legs were crippled by Polio. Even then she wanted to become the fastest runner in the world and she did it! She practised with determination.

She failed in many races got up started again. The day came when she reached Rome for participating in the 1960 Olympics. In women’s running races (events), she won gold medals in 100 metres running, 200 metres running and 400 metres relay race, defeating all the participants. She became the fastest runner in the then world. The story inspired me and I started my riyaz undauntedly for hours together and here I am today.

• Myself: Were there any obstacles?
• Sumit: Yes, there were. I faced them boldly and moved ahead. People began to admire my songs and music. Now people respect me as rich and famous, but a humble music director.
• Myself: Could you please tell me about the most memorable day in your career as a music composer?
• Sumit: Yes, It is unforgettable that I received my ‘Sangeet Samrat Award’ from Godlike Guru Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar.
• Myself: What are your plans for future?
• Sumit: I will continue my service to music and please my fans.
• Myself: What is your advice to the younger generation?
• Sumit: Come what may. Work hard determinently. Win over your physical or mental calamities courageously. Don’t give up and try your best to get success in life.
• Myself: Thank you for giving your precious time and talk.
• Sumit: It’s my pleasure!

Language Study:

1. Complete the following Word Chain of adjectives.

Question 1.
Complete the following Word Chain of adjectives
(a) cruel →____→ ____ → ____ → ____.
(b) medicine →____ → ____ → ____ → ____.
(c) grow →____ →____ → ____ → ____.
(d) physics →______ → ______→ ______ → ______.
Answer:
(a) cruel → lazy → yearlong → genuine → enthusiastic.
(b) medicine → energy → yardstick → keyboard → diary.
(c) grow → withstand → develop → practice → entertain.
(d) physics → secretary → yawn → nature → eligible

2. (A) Convert the following to Exclamatory sentences of the same meaning.

Question 1.
Convert the following to Exclamatory sentences of the same meaning.
(a) Dr Hawking is a very humble man.
(b) He was very clumsy.
(c) He was very simple and intelligent.
(d) Courage is a truly wonderful thing.

Answer:
(a) How humble a man Dr. Hawking is!
(b) How clumsy was he!
(c) How simple and intelligent was he!
(d) How truly wonderful a thing courage is!

(B) Convert the following to Interrogative (Question) form.

Question 1.
Convert the following to Interrogative (Question) form.

1. The prognosis was bad.
2. Stephen decided to continue his research.
3. There are many people who display exemplary courage.
4. His mind would soar up into space like light.

Answer:

1. Wasn’t the prognosis bad?
2. Didn’t Stephen decide to continue his research?
3. Aren’t there many people who display exemplary courage?
4. Wouldn’t his mind soar up into space, like light?

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Chapter 2.4 An Epitome of Courage Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the following passage and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Complete the following sentences with the help of the information from the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Dr. Stephen Hawking was born on the eighth day of January 1942 in Oxford.
2. Courage is the quality which makes people not to lose heart when faced with a great calamity.
3. Dr. Stephen Hawking was a living legend of Cosmology.
4. He wanted to study mathematics but the Oxford University did not have mathematics course then, so he opted to study physics instead.
5. Stephen Hawking’s parents failed to know ! about Stephen that one day their little boy ; will be acclaimed as one of the greatest scientist of this century.
6. Stephen Hawkings was sent to the University of Oxford to study Mathematics.

Question 2.
State whether the following sentences are True or False:
Answer:

1. Dr. Stephen Hawking was born on the eighth day of February 1942. – False
2. Dr. Stephen Hawking was a living legend of Biology. – False
3. Courage makes people not lose heart when faced with a great calamity. – True
4. Dr. Stephen Hawking was born before the death of Galileo. – False

Question 3.
Say whether the following statements are True or False:
Answer:

1. At the age of 17 Dr. Stephen Hawking was suffering from an extremely rare disease. – True
2. Stephen’s teachers liked his handwriting very much. – False
3. He got his Ph.D. studying the concept of ‘Black Holes’. – True
4. At the dismal stage Dr. Hawking enjoyed his life the most. – True

Question 4.
Complete the following sentences with the help of the information given in the passage:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

1. Dr. Hawking is a very humble man, though he is considered Einstein’s equal in intelligence.
2. Dr. Hawking expressed his thoughts with the help of his finger and with a computer.
3. He was bestowed with numerous honorary doctorates and awards.
4. Dr. Hawking’s ‘A Brief History of Time’ is one of the best selling books of our time.

Complex Factual Activities

Question 1.
What do you know about Dr Stephen Hawking from this passage?
Answer:
Dr Stephen Hawking was born in Oxford on the 8th of January 1942. Nobody could imagine that the little boy would be one of the greatest scientists of this century. He faced a great calamity with great courage and became living legend of Cosmology. His body was bound to a wheelchair but his mind was working and that made him one of the greatest scientists of this century.

As a child he had a lot of love for music and mathematics. His father wanted him to study medicine but he was bent on studying mathematics. The Oxford University did not have a course in mathematics, so he opted to study physics.

Question 2.
Complete the web:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 3.
Complete the following web showing the effects of the disease ALS or LOU on Dr Hawking:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Question 4.
What did Dr. Stephen achieve even after the disease disabled him?
Answer:
Even after the disease disabled Stephen he continued his doctoral research work with renewed vigour. He studied the concept of “Black Holes” and got his Ph.D. in the subject. The study sparked his imagination with bright ideas. He made many epoch-making statements that shook established theories. To explain the concept of ‘Big Bang’ better, Stephen invented what is known as “Lie Algebra”.

Question 5.
What does the writer say about the books authored by Dr. Hawking?
Answer:
The writer says about Dr. Hawking’s books that he wrote many books dealing with his terrific ideas keeping a common man in mind. His writing is full of wit and humour. His style is so lucid that non-scientists can also understand his writing. His book ‘A Brief History of Time’ is one of the best selling books of our time.

Question 6.
Which of Dr. Hawking’s achievements are mentioned in this passage?
Answer:
Dr. Hawking is an authority on profound subjects of science. Numerous honorary doctorates and awards have been bestowed upon him. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and a member of the US National Academy of Sciences. He has authored many books dealing with his awesome ideas. His book ‘A Brief History of Time’ is one of best selling books of our times.

Activities based on Vocabulary:

Question 1.
Classify the following words into verbs, adjectives and nouns:
whole, know, little, predict, calamity, legend, mind, physics, great, imagine, wonderful, cruel, courage, faced, grew, heart, fate, course.
Answer:

1. Verbs – know, predict, imagine, faced, grew
   
2. Adjectives – little, wonderful, cruel, whole, great
3. Nouns – calamity, legend, mind, physics, courage, heart, fate, course

Question 2.
Find the similar meaning word/phrase for the following from the passage
Answer:

1. a period of hundred years – century
2. a very fine example of something – epitome
3. acclaimed – hailed
4. unexpected change of destiny – quirk of fate

Question 3.
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. confined	(a) determined despite difficulties
2. undaunted	(b) awkward
3. perplexed	(c) restricted
4. clumsy	(d) worried because of difficulty

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. confined	(c) restricted
2. undaunted	(a) determined despite difficulties
3. perplexed	(d) worried because of difficulty
4. clumsy	(b) awkward

Question 4.
Write the adjectives for the following nouns from the passage:

1. ideas
2. style
3. courage
4. secrets.

Answer:

1. awesome ideas
2. lucid style
3. exemplary courage
4. core secrets

Question 5.
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. profound	(a) a person without any special skill
2. awesome	(b) a perfect example
3. layman	(c) showing very (knowledge) great
4. quintessence	(d) very impressive

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. profound	(c) showing very (knowledge)
2. awesome	(d) very impressive
3. layman	(a) a person without any special skill
4. quintessence	(b) a perfect example

Activities based on Contextual Grammar:

Question 1.
Make the following sentences exclamatory:

i. Courage is truly a wonderful thing.
Answer:
What a wonderful thing courage is!

ii. He was very clumsy.
Answer:
How clumsy he was!

Question 2.
Change the following sentence into positive and comparative degree:
Dr Hawking is one of the greatest scientists of this century.
Answer:
i. Positive degree: Very few (Not many) scientists of this century are as great as Dr. Hawking.
ii. Comparative degree: Dr. Hawking is greater than most other scientists of this century.

Question 3.
He is one of the greatest scientists of this century. (Choose the correct question tag from the given alternatives.)
(a) aren’t he?
(b) is he?
(c) wasn’t he?
(d) isn’t he?
Answer:
He is one of the greatest scientists of this century; isn’t he?

Question 4.
He made many epoch-making statements. (Rewrite the sentence using Present Continuous Tense.)
Answer:
He is making many epoch-making statements.

Question 5.
This disease came as a bolt from the blue. (Rewrite the sentence using Past Perfect Tense.)
Answer:
This disease had come as a bolt from the blue.

Personal Responses:

Question 1.
Do you think, that courage is a wonderful thing? Why do you think so?
Answer:
Yes, I do think that courage is a wonderful I think because it can work miracles in one’s life. A person with great courage stimulates an ordinary or even a disabled person to achieve the impossible, I know a small boy who rescued his younger sister from a tiger’s fierce attack. A courageous person is brave enough to do whatever he/she feels to be right and good in his or her opinion.

Question 2.
What, do you think, are the miseries of a person who is confined to wheelchair?
Answer:
I think, the person who is confined to a wheelchair has to face many restrictions, difficulties and inconveniences. He is mentally and physically depressed all the time. He is deprived of living comfortable happy life. He neither has control over his limbs nor on his mind.

Question 3.
How do you know that Dr. Hawking is a perfect example of optimism and hope?
Answer:
He fully believed in his courage, his intelligence and his authority on profound subjects of science. He did not lose his hopes, even when he was suffering from the dreaded ALS disease. He believed that his life was not different from other people. He tried his best and lived a normal life like other people. He did not think about his sufferings or regret the things that prevented him from doing the things he hoped. His optimism helped him to fulfill his hopes and goals.

Do as directed:

Question 1.
His writing is full of wit and humour.
(Rewrite the sentence using Past Perfect Tense.)
Answer:
His writing had been full of wit and humour.

Question 2.
He is a fellow of the Royal society and a member of the US National Academy of Science.
(Use not only – but also)
Answer:
He is not only a fellow of the Royal society but also a member.

Activities based on Language Study

Do as directed:

Question 1.
Complete the words by using the correct letter:

1. d e _ t h
2. s t _ g e
3. b o o _ s
4. b _ a v e

Answer:

1. d e a t h
2. s t a g e
3. b o o k s
4. b r a v e

Question 2.
Put the following words in alphabetical order:

1. profound, prognosis, planet, possible
2. undaunted, confined, awesome, explain

Answer:

1. planet, possible, profound, prognosis
2. awesome, confined, explain, undaunted

Question 3.
Punctuate the following sentences:

1. he said to her we must have to come out of this calamity
2. shall we reach meeras house on time i asked.

Answer:

1. He said to her, “We must have to come out of this calamity.”
2. “Shall we reach Meera’s house on time?” I asked.

Question 4.
Make four words (minimum 3 letters each) using the letters in the word meanwhile:
Answer:
mean, while, meal, mile

Question 5.
Write related words as shown in the example:
(Answers are directly given and underlined.)
Answer:

Do as directed:

1. Attempt anyone:

b. Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully.
Nobody thought that
Answer:
Nobody thought that he would become such a great sportsman.

2. Attempt anyone:

a. Add a prefix or suffix to make new words:
1. known
2. lucky
Answer:
1. unknown
2. unlucky

OR

b. Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
1. known
2. lucky
Answer:
1. Satyendra Nath Bose was one of the known scientists of India.
2. Our school team was lucky to win the Kabaddi match at the last moment.

My English Coursebook 10th Digest Pdf Unit 2

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• An Epitome of Courage Class 10 English Solutions
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Class 9 English Chapter 4.2 Question Answer Maharashtra Board

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 9 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 4.2 Reading Works of Art Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Reading Works of Art Poem 9th Std Question Answer

My English Coursebook Std 9 Guide Chapter 4.2 Reading Works of Art Textbook Questions and Answers

English Workshop:

1. Spot the error in the spellings of the following words with reference to the passage and rewrite them correctly.

Question 1.
Spot the error in the spellings of the following words with reference to the passage and rewrite them correctly.

1. renouned
2.  feetures
3. pentmgs
4. circals
5. inflar
6. geometic
7. figars
8. achiving.

Answer:

1. renowned
2. features
3. paintings
4. circles
5. inner
6. geometric
7. figures
8. achieving.

2. Complete the following diagram:

Question 1.
Complete the following diagram:

Answer:

3. Complete the following sentences with reference to the passage:

Question 1.
Complete the following sentences with reference to the passage:
(a) Raza’s paintings do not depict …………………. .
(b) Raza’s paintings are done in the style ……………… .
(c) Raza’s paintings are not inspired by ………………. .
(d) Raza’s paintings present images from his own …………….. .
(e) Raza’s paintings radiate ……………. .
(f) The …………….. became the core of Raza’s paintings.
(g) For an artist like Raza, his work, or paintings are an effective …………………. .
Answer:
(a) Raza’s paintings do not depict lifelike human figures or copies of scenes.
(b) Raza’s paintings are done in the abstract style.
(c) Raza’s paintings are not inspired by any external factor.
(d) Raza’s paintings present images from his own inner mind.
(e) Raza’s paintings radiate peace.
(f) The bindu or point became the core of Raza’s paintings.
(g) For an artist like Raza, his work, or paintings are an effective medium of communication.

4. Read the passage on ‘Gond Art’ carefully. Then complete the following sentences without going back to the passage:

Question 1.
Read the passage on ‘Gond Art’ carefully. Then complete the following sentences without going back to the passage:
Answer:

1. Gond art is a tribal art.
2. The Gondi language is similar to Telugu, a Dravidian language.
3. Originally people used to draw pictures on the earthen walls of their houses.
4. In folk arts, you yourself prepare the ‘canvas’ – the surface on which to draw and the colours with which you draw.

5. Write about the following important features of Gond art with the help of the passage.

Question 1.
Write about the following important features of Gond art with the help of the passage.

Answer:
1. Developed and Preserved by: The Gond tribal people residing largely in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in India.
2. A medium of: It is a medium of expressing, recording and preserving what is seen. people used to draw pictures on earthen walls of their homes itself.
3. Preparing colours: In the days of the past several things in nature such as soil of different shades, the juice of plants, leaves, tree bark, flowers, fruits and even things like coal and cow-dung were used to prepare colours.
4. Outlines: In the Gond style of art, the designs may vary a little from artist to artist but the designs that fill it make the whole picture look lively and attractive.
5. Variation in drawing: The colours, textures and patterns used in drawing vary from painting to painting.
6. Texture designs: By using dots, straight lines, dotted lines, curvy shapes and circles simple texture designs are made.

6. Why does the author think that the roots of folk art lie in women’s chores?

Question 1.
Why does the author think that the roots of folk art lie in women’s chores?
Answer:
In the past, it was the duty of women to look after her home and hearth. It included decorating the house with different things like flowers, rangolis. They handled it very creatively while shouldering the other responsibilities of their home. They used their own creativity while doing it, so the author thinks that the roots of folk art lies in women’s chores.

7. From the passages, list the words related to – (a) geometry (b) colours (c) designs.

Question (a)
geometry
Answer:

Question (b)
colours
Answer:

Question (c)
designs.
Answer:
human figures, scenes, abstract.

8. These two passages are examples of a short introduction to works of art – a short review. They cover the following points:

Question 1.
These two passages are examples of a short introduction to works of art – a short review. They cover the following points:
Answer:

1. The name of the creator
2. The theme or subject matter
3. Type of art
4. Individual style
5. Presentation techniques
6. Its effect on viewers
7. Message or interpretation

Question 2.
What points will you include if you had to review a book or film or a play? List the points.
Answer:
If I had to review a book, a film or play, I would like to include the following points:

1. The theme of the book/film/play.
2. The plot and the story.
3. The characters in the book/film/play.
4. Flow of language and style of narration.
5. Authenticity of the book/film/play (story).
6. The message conveyed in the book/film/play.

Question 3.
Choose a book/film and review it in short using the points you have listed.
Answer:
Review of the book

The Three Mistakes of My Life

‘The Three Mistakes of My Life’ is a novel written by Chetan Bhagat who writes about Indians and for Indians. His characters are young and passionate. The novel follows the story of three friends and is based in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.

Govind Jaat Patel is an ordinary guy with whom anybody can relate. Being a Gujarati his ambition is to become a businessman. His friend is Omi who is the son of a Hindu priest of the local temple. He is confused about his religious views which are mainly influenced by Bitoo Mama. Ishan is a big cricket freak and a patriot.

He was the best cricketer in his locality and school. He helps Govind’s business by organizing daily cricket coaching camps. He has a younger sister Vidya who is weak in Mathematics. Ishan asks Govind to take her Mathematics tuition. In between their tuition, they fall in love which is kept secret.

The whole story revolves around Govind and his friends and the three mistakes he made. It is pop- fiction of lightest, laziest sort, which tackles serious real-life issues and incidents giving it a veneer of earnest thoughtfulness that stands up to nothing. It is written simply and has the quality that makes one want to read the book in one sitting. The target audience of the book is the young generation. It is based on fun, emotion and pace to turn it into a potential best-seller.

9. You know that an adverb is a word that tells us something more about a verb, an adjective, another adverb etc. It can give us information about the place, time, manner etc. of the action denoted by the verb.

For example, ‘here’ tells us a place. ‘Now’ gives us information about time. ‘Fast’ gives us information about manner. In the same way, an adverb clause is a group of words that can also tell us something about place, time, manner etc. of the action denoted by the verb. Read the following examples, given and then complete the sentence using your own ideas:

Question (a)
Place: You may sit wherever you like.
You may sit ………………………………..
Answer:
(a) Place: You may sit wherever you like.
You may sit next to Ishan.

Question (b)
Time: I entered the school when the bell was ringing.
I entered the school ……………………..
Answer:
(b) Time: I entered the school when the bell was ringing.
I entered the school with my classmates.

Question (c)
Manner: I love my country like a true Indian should.
I love my country………………………….
Answer:
(c) manner: I love my country like a true Indian should.
I like my country more than you.

My English Coursebook 9th Class Solutions Chapter 4.2 Reading Works of Art Additional Important Questions and Answers

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Name the following:
Answer:

1. The state where Raza was born – Madhya Pradesh
2. The institute where he studied art – Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
3. The institute where he took his higher education in Mumbai – J. J. School of Art, Mumbai
4. The country he settled – France

Question 2.
Complete the following web :
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Question 3.
Complete the following sentences with reference to the passage: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:
1. Raza passed away on 23rd July 2016.
2. Raza’s wife was French.

Question 4.
Complete the following web-chart:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
How did Raza And his paintings?
Answer:
Raza found his paintings through the study of Indian art and its heritage, cultural context and philosophy.

Question 2.
What are the specialities of Raza’s paintings?
Answer:
The specialities of Raza’s paintings are:

1. His paintings belong to the abstract style of paintings.
2. They are not inspired by any external factor whereas based on inner mind of the painter.
3. They communicate with the viewers.

Question 3.
What are Raza’s paintings based on? How did he describe his work?
Answer:
Raza’s paintings are based on spirituality, metaphysical path and the bindu or point. He described his work as his own inner experience and involvement with the mysteries of nature and form, which is expressed in colour, line, space and light.

Question 4.
What legacy did Raza leave behind?
Answer:
Raza left behind a rich legacy of sensitive paintings (achieved through extraordinary compositions of lines and colours) that depict extraordinary compositions.

Question 5.
Complete the following sentences:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:
1. In the Gond style of art, outlines may vary from artist to artist but the designs that fill it make the whole picture look lively and attractive.
2. The designs in Gond style art contain simple textures of dots, straight lines, dotted lines, curvy shapes and circles.

Activities based on vocabulary:

Question 1.
Find out antonyms from the passage for the following words: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. outer × inner
2. city × village
3. ordinary × extraordinary
4. international × national

Question 2.
Spot the error in the spelling of the following words and rewrite them correctly:
1. dicided
2. diffarent
Answer:
1. decided
2. different.

Question 3.
Write related words with “Artist”.
Answer:
design, outlines, picture, texture, pattern, style.

Activities based on contextual grammar:

Question 1.
Identify the tense:
1. You will find them in almost all paintings.
2. Raza found his paintings through his study of Indian art.
Answer:
1. Simple future tense
2. Simple past tense

Question 2.
Frame a Wh-type question to get underlined part as an answer:
Answer:
1. His paintings belong to the abstract style of paintings.
2. Sayed Haider Raza is popularly known as Raza.
Answer:
1. What do his paintings belong to?
2. What is Sayed Haider Raza popularly known as?

Question 3.
Change the voice:
1. He was honoured with all the three Padma awards – Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
2. Raza left behind a legacy of sensitive paintings.
Answer:
1. The Government of India honoured him with all the three Padma awards – Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
2. A legacy of sensitive paintings was left behind by Raza.

Question 4.
Make the following sentences exclamatory:
1. His paintings are very expressive.
2. Raza had a great creativity.
Answer:
1. How expressive his paintings are!
2. What a great creativity Raza had!

Question 5.
What a deep thought this art conveys! (Make it assertive.)
Answer:
This art conveys a very deep thought.

Question 6.
Creating folk art is a very enriching experience. (Make it exclamatory.)
Answer:
What an enriching experience creating folk art is!

Question 7.
Complete the words using correct letters:

1. s_ene
2. st _ le
3. pa_nt
4. c_ eate

Answer:

1. scene
2. style
3. paint
4. create.

Question 8.
Copy the following sentences correctly:
Answer:
1. He studied art at the J. J. School of Art in Mumbai.
2. What a deep thought this art conveys – and so easily !

Question 9.
Put the following words in alphabetical order:
1. vicious, dreadful, thrilled, favourable
2. enchanted, enabled, explained, endangered.
Answer:
1. dreadful, favourable, thrilled, vicious,
2. enabled, enchanted, endangered, explained,

Question 10.
Punctuate the following sentences:
1. ariel my joyful spirit said prospero bring ferdinand here at once for my daughter must see him
2. most sure she is the goddess of the island he thought to himself
Answer:
1. “Ariel, my joyful spirit,” said Prospero. “Bring Ferdinand here at once, for my daughter must see him.”
2. “Most sure, she is the goddess of the island!” he thought to himself.

Question 11.
Write four small words (minimum letters each) using the letters given word: “treacherous”
Answer:

1. teacher
2. reach
3. each
4. ache.

Question 12.
Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentences:
1. Prospero touch Miranda with his magic stick and she fell fast asleep.
2. How happy Alonso was to saw his lost son !
Answer:
1. Prospero touched Miranda with his magic stick and she fell fast asleep.
2. How happy Alonso was to see his lost son !

Question 13.
Write related words as shown in the example: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Question 14.
Complete the following word-chain of verbs. Write four words, each beginning with the last letter of the previous word:
explore → ……………… → ………………. → ……………… → ………………….
Answer:
explore → eliminate → embrace → evaluate → emerge.

Do as directed:

Question 1.
Make a meaningful sentence by using the following phrase in your own sentence.
‘to settle down’.
Answer:
It is pretty difficult to settle down in cities like Mumbai.

Question 2.
Add a prefix or suffix to make new words and use any one of the root words in your own sentence:
1. rich
2. effect.
Answer:
1. rich-enrich
2. effect-effective.
The painter has used rich attractive colour combinations in his painting.

Question 3.
Add a subordinate clause to expand the sentence meaningfully:
You can see my paintings ………………………..
Answer:
You can see my paintings when vou come to mv house.

Personal Response:

Question 1.
Write 4-5 sentences about any other Indian painter you like.
Answer:
M. F. Husain is my favourite modern painter who was born in Pandharpur town of Maharashtra. He is one of the most famous artists of India both at the national as well as the international level. M. F. Husain was once called ‘the Picasso of India’ by the Forbes magazine. The Government of India awarded the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan for his work.

Question 2.
What are the essential things required to become a good painter?
Answer:
The essential things that are required to become a good painter are :

1. interest in painting
2. a good concentration skill
3. capacity to sit for a long time at one place
4. good eyesight
5. imagination
6. the knowledge of mixing colours.

My English Coursebook 9th Class Digest Unit 4

• What is Success? Class 9 English Solutions
• Reading Works of Art Class 9 English Solutions
• Silver Class 9 English Solutions
• The Tempest Class 9 English Solutions
• The Last Lesson Class 9 English Solutions

Class 9 English Chapter 2.4 Question Answer Maharashtra Board

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 9 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 2.4 Please Listen! Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

Please Listen! Poem 9th Std Question Answer

My English Coursebook Std 9 Digest Chapter 2.4 Please Listen! Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!

Chit-chat:

• What makes you laugh?
• What makes you angry?
• What makes you sad?
• What makes you happy?

Twenty Questions:

Form groups of 6-8. One person (leader) chooses one item – a picture, a paragraph or a lesson from any one of the 9th standard textbooks and writes the reference on a slip of paper and folds it. Others ask him/her questions and try to guess what it is, from his/her answers. Follow the rules given below.

• The maximum number of questions the rest of the group can ask is 20.
• You cannot ask a direct question like ‘What do you have in mind?’
• You can ask ‘Wh-’ questions or ‘Yes/no’ questions.
• The leader has to give truthful answers.

Agreements and Disagreements:

Form pairs. list the things on which you have the same opinion and also the ones on which you have different opinion Prepare a list of ten things In all and see how far you agree or disagree with your friend. Some useful phrases are given alongside.
You could talk about:

• Clothes, latest fashion.
• Performance of sportsmen and women.
• Trafflcfrransport In your area.
• Cleanliness and hygiene In your area.
• Future occupatIons/Careers.
• Latest news Items.
• TV programmes
• Mobile Apps
• Any subject of your choice.

Question 1.
Form pairs. List the things on which you have some opinion and also the ones on which you have different opinions. Prepare a list of ten things in all and see how far you agree or disagree with your friend. Use the phrases given in the margin of the textbook page no. 50:
Answer:
Performance of sportsmen and sportswomen

Points	Agreements	Disagreements
1. Family background	It’s important.	No, I don’t think so.
2. Basic skills	I totally agree with it.	No, some skills can be improved.
3. Interest	That’s very important.	I agree with you.
4. Coaching	I agree with it. It’s necessary.	Absolutely, it’s necessary.
5. Family support	I think for women it’s necessary.	No, I don’t think so, even men need family support.
6. Regular practice	Yes, it’s very important	Absolutely necessary.
7. Coach’s favour	No, I don’t think so,	I think it’s necessary sometimes.
8. Knowledge, tricks and tactics of game	absolutely necessary.	I totally agree with you.
9. Physical fitness	Yes, for women it’s more important.	No, I disagree with it, even for men it’s important.
10. Co-operation and co-ordination of co-players	Yes, without it one cannot show his/her performance.	I am not sure about it.

English Workshop:

1. Complete the following with the help of the lines of the poem.
When I ask you to listen to me, you start doing –
…………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………

Question 1.
Complete the following with the help of the lines of the poem.
Answer:

1. Abby and Billy Graham will get advice in the same newspaper.
2. I may be discouraged and faltering but not helpless according to the poet.
3. If you accept a simple fact that I feel what I feel, I can stop trying to convince you.
4. When you do something for me that I need to do for myself, you contribute to my fear and inadequacy.
5. The poet is aware that God is mute and he doesn’t give advice or try to fix things.
6. Irrational feelings make sense when we understand what is behind them.

2. Write the opposites (antonyms) of the following.

Question 1.
Write the opposites (antonyms) of the following.
(a) cheap × …………..
(b) discouraged × …………..
(c) inadequacy × …………..
(d) accept × …………..
(e) simple × …………..
(f) irrational × …………..
(g) understand × …………..
(h) clear × …………..
Answer:
(a) cheap × costly
(b) discouraged × encouraged
(c) inadequacy × adequacy
(d) accept × reject
(e) simple × hard
(f) irrational × rational
(g) understanding × misunderstanding
(h) clear × unclear

3. Use the following charts to prepare meaningful dialogues.
Use your ideas to fill in the blanks.

Question a.

Prepare a similar conversation about a film.
Answer:

Question b.

Answer:

4. Maintain a diary at least for a week. Write about your interactions with other people in your surroundings in 3-4 lines. Also write whether you find the interactions happy- unhappy, satisfactory-unsatisfactory, enjoyable-stressful, etc.

Question 1.
Maintain a diary at least for a week. Write about your interactions with other people in your surroundings in 3-4 lines. Also write whether you find the interactions happy- unhappy, satisfactory-unsatisfactory, enjoyable-stressful, etc.
Answer:
Diary For a week
Day one – Today I met our new neighbour. I was happy to know that their son is of my age and studying in Std. IX.
Now continue the same diary writing for the remaining days.

5. Write an informal letter from a teenager to his/her parent, expressing a few thoughts from the poem.
(My dear /Dearest /Hit Are you surprised to see this letter? I wanted talk to you about this, but then I thought I will be able to express myself better in a letter…. Love jYours lovingly/Yours ……… )

Question 1.
Write an informal letter from a teenager to his/her parent, expressing a few thoughts from the poem.
(My dear /Dearest /Hit Are you surprised to see this letter? I wanted talk to you about this, but then I thought I will be able to express myself better in a letter…. Love jYours lovingly/Yours …….. )
Answer:
A3, Gala Residency,
Prabhadevi,
Mumbai – 400 028.
22nd July, 2019
Dearest Papa,
Are you surprised to see this letter? I wanted to talk to you directly about this, but then I thought I will be able to express myself better in a letter.

I am still upset over our argument which took place yesterday. I was a little bit rude with you. But I just wanted you to listen to my concern. Instead of listening to me completely, you started advising me. That really hurt me a lot.

I always wish, that I should share my thoughts with someone. Sharing makes me happy and feel lighter. But whenever, I try to share something with you, you start advising me instead of listening to me. I hope you will try to understand my feelings.

Yours lovingly,
Sahil

My English Coursebook 9th Class Solutions Chapter 2.4 Please Listen! Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the following extract and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Complete the following web:
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Question 2.
State whether the following statements are True or False:
Answer:

1. You do not do what I asked you to do. – True
2. Whenever you do not listen to me, I feel you are trampling on my feelings. – True
3. The speaker of this poem is an elderly man. – False
4. When I ask you to listen me, you start giving me advice. – True

Question 3.
State whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. If the feeling is clear, the answers are obvious. – Agree
2. Rational feelings make sense when we understand what’s behind them. – Disagree
3. God always gives advice or tries to fix things. – Disagree
4. Prayer works sometimes for some people because God is mute. – Agree

Complex Factual Activities:

Answer in 1-2 words:

Question 1.
How old is the speaker in the poem?
Answer:
around 14-15 years

Question 2.
Who is he/she talking to?
Answer:
his/her parent

Question 3.
What must have happened before the speaker says all this?
Answer:
His/Her parent might have not heard him/ her.

Question 4.
Who is not listening to whom?
Answer:
A parent is not listening to his child.

Question 5.
Match the following:

‘A’	‘B’
1. 20 cent cheap advice.	(a) not helpless.
2. You contribute to my fear and inadequacy.	(b) Abby and Billy Grahm.
3. The poet may be discouraged and faltering but…	(c) behind the irrational feeling.
4. Business of understanding	(d) when you do something for me that I can do for myself.

Answer:

‘A’	‘B’
1. 20 cent cheap advice.	(b) Abby and Billy Grahm.
2. You contribute to my fear and inadequacy.	(d) when you do something for me that I can do for myself.
3. The poet may be discouraged and faltering but…	(a) not helpless.
4. Business of understanding	(c) behind the irrational feeling.

Question 6.
What does the poet say about God?
Answer:
The poet says God is mute. He doesn’t give advice or try to fix things. God just listens to your ) prayer and observes how do you work.

Question 7.
Is the poet willing to listen to others?
Answer:
Yes, the poet is willing to listen to others but he says if you want to listen to him, you should wait till your turn comes. Then only he will be able to listen to others.

Poetic Device Activity:

Question 1.
Write down rhyming words from the extract for the following:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:
1. peel – feel
2. dream – seem

Question 2.
Find out rhyming word from the extract for “dear”
Answer:
dear – clear.

Activity-based on Poetic Device:

Question 1.
Are there any rhyming words? Why?
Answer:
There are no any rhyming words because the poem is an example of ‘free verse’.

Appreciation of Poem

1. Title: ‘Please Listen!’
2. Poet: The poem is by an anonymous (unknown) poet.
3. Theme/Central Idea: The central idea of the poem is the need of an adolescent to be heard patiently. The poem also reflects on our habit of giving advice or offering help without hearing out the problems of teenagers fully.
4. Rhyme Scheme: There is no rhyme scheme. This poem is an example of ‘free verse’.
5. Figure of Speech: Repetition, alliteration.
6. Special Features: This poem is a soliloquy. Soliloquy is a dramatic speech uttered by one character. The soliloquist thus reveals his or her inner thoughts and feelings to the listener.
7. Favourite Line: My favourite lines from the poem are:
1. “Listen! All I ask is that you listen.”
2. God just listens and lets you work it out for yourself.
8. Why I like the poem: I like the poem because I can personally relate to the poem. I have undergone the speaker’s plight many a time. So I can identify with the speaker’s feelings very easily.

Vocabulary Focus:

Question 1.
What is the difference between ‘hear’ and ‘listen’?
Answer:
‘To hear’ means to receive with the ear the sound made by someone or something; to be aware of some sound.
‘To listen’ means to consciously give one’s attention to a sound and try to understand it.
E.g. -1 was trying to listen to their conversation but the audio was so bad that I couldn’t even hear what they were saying.

My English Coursebook 9th Class Pdf Unit 2

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Class 9 English Chapter 1.2 Question Answer Maharashtra Board

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The Fun they Had Poem 9th Std Question Answer

My English Coursebook Std 9 Digest Chapter 1.2 The Fun they Had Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!

Chit-chat:

• What do you like best about your school?
• Do you think school is fun?
• Which is the part that you don’t like?
• How often should the teacher ‘? give you a test?

Classify!

1. Listen carefully and write each word in the appropriate column/columns.

Question 1.
Listen carefully and write each word given on textbook page no. 5 in the appropriate column/columns:
Answer:

ancient	modem	futuristic
earthen stoves	bicycles	flying cars
tonga	telephone	spaceships
horse-drawn	audio-video
carriages	cassettes
	computers

2. Listen to the pronunciation of these words and practise saying them properly yourself. 

• grandfather
• geography
• satisfactory
• superior
• pronouncing
• betcha
• nonchalantly

Question 1.
Listen to the pronunciation of these words and practise saying them properly yourself. V

• grandfather
• geography
• satisfactory
• superior
• pronouncing
• betcha
• nonchalantly

English Workshop:

1. Use the proper punctuation mark

Question a.
Where did you find it
Answer:
“Where did you find it?”

Question b.
What’s it about
Answer:
“What’s it about?”

Question c.
They had a teacher.
Answer:
“They had a teacher.”

Question d.
How could a man be a teacher
Answer:
“How could a man be a teacher?”

Question e.
sure, if they were the same age
Answer:
“Sure, if they were the same age.”

2. The following sentences have an unusual meaning in the context of the story. Write what these sentences would mean today, and what they mean in the context of the story.

Question a.
She had been hoping they would take the teacher away altogether.
Answer:

• Meaning today: She had been hoping they would officially dismiss the teacher from his job forever.
• Meaning in the content of the story: She had been hoping they would remove the teacher from the screen permanently.

Question b.
They had taken Tommy’s teacher away for nearly a month.
Answer:
Meaning today: They had suspended Tommy’s teacher for nearly one month.

Question c.
It wasn’t a regular teacher. It was a man.
Answer:

• Meaning today: It wasn’t the teacher who regularly did the teaching work in school. It was some person who taught the students.
• Meaning in the context of the story: It was the mechanical teacher who gave lessons to students on screen, regularly.

Question d.
How could a man be a teacher?
Answer:
Meaning today: This question is meaningless in these days because teaching work is always done by some person (male teacher or female teacher).
Meaning in the context of the story: They had the mechanical teacher and they didn’t expect a man in place of the mechanical teacher.

Question e.
A teacher has to be adjusted to fit the mind of each boy and girl it teaches.
Answer:
Meaning today: The teacher has to deal with the students according to the need of the whole class and use a suitable method of teaching.
Meaning in the context of the story: The mechanical teacher has to be repaired and made suitable according to the need of individual students or the subject taught.

3. Write words related to the following words. (At least ten words each.)

Question 1.
Write words related to the following words. (At least ten words each.)
Answer:

4. Discuss: How would you like to learn from a human teacher or a mechanical teacher? Present your arguments in the form of a chart.

Question 1.
Discuss: How would you like to learn from a human teacher or a mechanical teacher? Present your arguments in the form of a chart.
Answer:
No, I wouldn’t like to have my own mechanical teacher because I won’t get the joy of learning together with my friends and the love and affection we get from our teachers.

5. Rewrite the following using complete words instead of contracted forms.
(a) … when you’re through.
(b) …. and it’s good for plenty more.
(c) I wouldn’t throw it away.
(d) She hadn’t seen as many tale books.
(e) “What’ s it about?”
(f) I’ve slowed it up.
(g) I don’t know.
(h) It wasn’t a regular teacher.

Question a.
… when you’re through.
Answer:
… when you are through.

Question b.
…. and it’s good for plenty more.
Answer:
… and it is good for plenty more.

Question c.
I wouldn’t throw it away.
Answer:
I would not throw it away.

Question d.
She hadn’t seen as many tale books.
Answer:
She had not seen as many tale books.

Question e.
“What’s it about?”
Answer:
“What is it about?”

Question f.
I’ve slowed it up.
Answer:
I have slowed it up.

Question g.
I don’t know.
Answer:
I do not know.

Question h.
It wasn’t a regular teacher.
Answer:
It was not a regular teacher.

Language study:

6. Underline the verbs and choose the correct option from the brackets.

Thus, we see that verb forms show tense, number, etc. Here, the verb form changes according to the subject. A verb form which is decided by and changes according to the subject of the sentence is known as a finite verb.
Example: ‘You are very kind.’ If the subject ‘you’ is changed to ‘she’, the sentence will be ‘She is very kind.’
Now change the verb form according to the change in the subject.

• I don’t know: Change ‘I’ to ‘She’.
• My father knows: Change ‘My father’ to ‘We’
• I am following in your footsteps: Change ‘I’ to ‘He’.

Question 1.
Underline the verbs and choose the correct options from the brackets:

1. Margie even wrote about it. (present tense/past tense)
2. Today Tommy found a new book. (present tense/past tense)
3. Margie was scornful, (singular/plural)
4. What’s there to write about school? (singular/plural)

Answer:

1. Margie even wrote about it. – past tense.
2. Today Tommy found a new book. – past tense
3. Margie was scornful, (singular/plural)
4. What’s there to write about school? (singular/plural)

7. Activity: Live English: Online shopping

Question a.
Read the following conversation between two cousins.

• Tejaswini: Hi, Santosh. What are you thinking about?
• Santosh: Hi, Teju. Next week’s Didi’s birthday. We want to give her a surprise gift.
• Tejaswini: Great idea! What is your surprise gift?
• Tejaswini: Great idea’ What is your surprise gift?
• Santosh: Well, we don’t have any big shops here, there’s little to choose from. Nothing new or surprising.
• Tejaswini: So why don’t you try online shopping?
• Santosh: Is it safe?
• Tejaswini: Yes, it is. If we take proper care, it is one of the most convenient ways of shopping. Plus, you will get so much variety.
• Santosh: True. But I don’t know how to do it.
• Tejaswini: It’s ok. I will show you. Do you have an internet connection?
• Santosh: Yes.
• Tejaswini: That’s good, then. We can do it in five easy steps. Let’s start.

Question b.
Write in a step-by-step manner, how Tejaswini and Santosh bought a gift for Didi online.
Answer:
They signed up and created their account in the website. Then they selected the gift of their choice from the given categories. They added the gift to the cart and paid the total amount via online banking. When the gift was delivered to them they checked and ensured that the gift was genuine.

Question c.
Use this website (www.chalashikuva.com) to try your hand at a practicaL/mock trial of online shopping.
Look at the above webpage and tell :

1. The name of the website
2. What we can buy there
3. The offer on poster colours

Answer:

1. The name of the website: www.chalashikuya.com
2. What we can buy there: we can buy books, educational toys, stationery, e-leaming.
3. The offer on poster colours: a paint brush free

Question d.
Read the following questions and answers. Form pairs and frame similar questions and answers for this website.How to use this website:
1. If I want to buy a story book on this website, where can I find it?
– In the categories on the left, in the options under Books you will find story books. Click that option.

2. I want a CD of the dictionary.
– Go to ‘e-learning’. Under that Click the ‘dictionary’ option.

3. Where can I look for books in the Hindi language?
– You can go to the Languages option on the left and tick the box before Hindi.

4. How can I find what discounts are available?
– Under the filters on left you will find discounts.

5. Are there any specific deals/offers on specific days?
– There is a CSY (Chalashikuya) deal. You can click on it and find out the deal of the day.

6. Can I purchase only one thing at a time?
– No, you can buy many things at a time. Select whatever you want and add to the cart and then browse again for another product.

7. When will my order be delivered?
– Maximum in 10 working days. You can also track your order by clicking the icon ‘track order.

8. There is one icon ‘Gift Coupons’. What does it mean?
– You can give a gift coupon to your friend by using this icon and he/she can purchase the product of his/her choice with the help of it.

9. Is this site only for purchasing?
– No, you can also sell your old books and other educational things here.

10. How can I find out whether the product is good or not?
– You can see the ratings and reviews of users below each product.
Answer:
Students do this activity on their own.

Question e.
Suppose one of your parents or an older relative wants to know about online shopping and you are explaining how to do it. Write a conversation between you and your parent/relative about it:
Answer:
A conversation about online shopping between me and Dad.
(Dad enters while you are surfing on the internet)

• Dad: Son, I need to buy sport shoes for my marathon next week. I wish to try online shopping, but I don’t know the process.
• Me: Don’t you worry, Dad! I’m there to help you. Let’s sign you up first.
• Dad: I suppose it’s quite complicated.
• Me: Not at all, Dad. Now go on the search bar and type whichever shoes you need.
• Dad: I don’t have any particular shoes in mind.
• Me: Well, then we will click here on the ‘shoes’ option and select sport shoes.
• Dad: These seem nice and are in my budget.
• Me: Then add them to the cart. Now we have ordered the sports shoes. They will deliver the product within 10 days.
• Dad: Very good! It’s very simple, isn’t it?
• Me: Sure it is. Now, do you want to pay via net banking, credit card or cash on delivery?
• Dad: I prefer cash on delivery.
• Me: O.K. we are done here. We can even track our order to find where your shoes have reached.
• Dad: That’s very impressive! Thank you, son.
• Me: It’s my pleasure, dad.

Question f.
Form pairs. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping and fill the following table.
Answer:

Advantages	Disadvantages
1. Time-saving	(a) Delay in delivery.
2. Wide concessional	(b) Required Internet connection.
3. Cheap/concessional	(c) Quality and condition of product uncertain.
4. Various filters to find our pick	(d) Delivery and shipping.
5. Quick payments	(e) Delivery and shipping charges are expensive.

Write a paragraph on ‘Online Shopping’ using the points in the above table.

Question 1.
Write a paragraph on ‘Online Shopping’ using the points in the above table.

My English Coursebook 9th Class Solutions Chapter 1.2 The Fun they Had Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the following passage and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activity:

Question 1.
Complete the following sentences:
(Answers are directly given.)

1. The incident in the story has taken place on 17 May 2157.
2. Their television screen must have had a million books on it.
3. Margie’s great grandfather told that in old times all stories were printed on paper.
4. According to Margie, ‘a real book’ means a printed book.

Note: Here we have given the complete passage. However henceforward, only the first and last lines of the related passage of prose lessons have been given. Refer to the Textbook for the complete passages.

Question 2.
Read the sentences and fill in the blank with correct alternatives:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:
1. The County Inspector was a round little man with a red face.
(a) The teacher
(b) The County Inspector.

2. Margie hated most was the slot where she had to put homework and test papers.
(a) the teacher
(b) the slot.

3. Large and black and ugly is the description of the teacher.
(a) the teacher
(b) the Inspector

4. Margie had hoped the Inspector wouldn’t know how to put the teacher together.
(a) take the teacher apart.
(b) put the teacher together.

Question 3.
Say whether the following statements are True or False: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. Tommy is Margie’s brother. – False
2. Tommy found the old book in the attic.- True
3. Margie was older than Tommy. – False
4. The old book was about school. – True

Question 4.
Complete the following sentences using proper words from the passage:
(Answers are directly given.)

1. Father knew as much as his teachers.
2. How can a man be a teacher?
3. They had a teacher, but it wasn’t a regular teacher.
4. Margie wouldn’t want a strange man in her house to teach her.

Question 5.
Write if the following statements are True or False:
Answer:

1. Margie’s school was in her house. – True
2. In those old days kids went to a special building for learning. – True
3. Margie was not interested in reading the old book. – False
4. Tommy went away home with the book. – True

Question 6.
Complete the following sentences using the information from the passage:
(Answers are directly given.)

1. The arithmetic lesson was on the addition of proper fractions.
2. And the teachers were people.
3. The mechanical teacher was flashing on the screen.
4. Margie inserted yesterday’s homework in the slot with a sigh.

Complex Factual Activity:

Question 1.
Complete the following web:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Question 2.
Complete the following:
Answer:
(Answers are directly given.)

1. She always hated school.
2. Now she hated more than ever.
3. The mechanical teacher had given her test after test in geography.
4. She had been doing worse and worse in the tests.

Question 3.
Arrange the following in order of occurrence:
1. She wrote them out in a punch code.
2. All the lessons were shown and questions were asked on the screen.
3. The County Inspector took the teacher apart and then put it together again.
4. The mechanical teacher calculated the marks.
Answer:
3. The County Inspector took the teacher apart and then put it together again.
2. All the lessons were shown and questions were asked on the screen.
1. She wrote them out in a punch code.
4. The mechanical teacher calculated the marks,

Question 4.
What was the fault with the mechanical teacher? How was the fault repaired?
Answer:
There was a fault in the geography sector of the mechanical teacher. It was geared a little too quick. The County Inspector repaired it and slowed it up to an average ten-year level.

Question 5.
Complete the web about the ‘Old School’, using the information told by Tommy.
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Question 6.
Complete the web:
Answer:

Question 7.
What do you know from the passage about j the teachers, the school and the students of the old times?
Answer:
Unlike the mechanical teacher, the teacher in old times didn’t live in the house. They went to a special building called school to teach the children who also went there. The students learnt the same things if they were in the same age group or the same class.

Question 8.
Complete the web:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Activities based on vocabulary:

Question 1.
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their

‘A’	‘B’
1. real	(a) very amusing
2. crinkly	(b) exactly the one/ones referred to
3. same	(c) having a lot of thin folds
4. awfully funny	(d) genuine and not false

Answer:

‘A’	‘B’
1. real	(d) genuine and not false
2. crinkly	(c) having a lot of thin folds
3. same	(b) exactly the one/ones referred to
4. awfully funny	(a) very amusing

Question 2.
Write at least ten words related to book:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:
teacher-author book depot bookseller lessons

Question 3.
Write any four adjectives like ‘scornful’.
Answer:

1. faithful
2. helpful
3. careful
4. sorrowful.

Question 4.
Write at least ten words related to family:
Answer:
pride

Question 5.
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meaning in Column ‘B’:

‘A’	‘B’
1. betcha	(a) in superior manner
2. pronouncing	(b) to debate
3. loftily	(c) expressing the word strongly
4. dispute	(d) surely, bet you

Answer:

‘A’	‘B’
1. betcha	(d) surely, bet you
2. pronouncing	(c) expressing the word strongly
3. loftily	(a) in superior manner
4. dispute	(b) to debate

Question 6.
Match the similar meaning words:

‘A’	‘B’
1. kid	(a) under
2. same	(b) fast
3. beneath	(c) similar
4. quickly	(d) child

Answer:

‘A’	‘B’
1. kid	(d) child
2. same	(c) similar
3. beneath	(a) under
4. quickly	(b) fast

Question 7.
What do the following words describe in the passage.

1. same
2. funny
3. dusty
4. special.

Answer:

1. age
2. schools
3. book
4. building.

Question 8.
Write the words from the passage that show actions taken place in the old school:
Answer:
came, laughing, shouting, sitting, going, learned, help, talk

Activities based on contextual grammar:

Question 1.
My father knows. (Change ‘My father’ to ‘We’.)
Answer:
We know.

Question 2.
I am following in your footsteps.
Answer:
He is following in your footsteps.

Question 3.
He wouldn’t know.
Answer:
He would not know.

Question 4.
That wasn’t so bad.
Answer:
That was not so bad.

Question 5
It’s not the little girl’s fault.
Answer:
It is not the little girl’s fault.

Question 6.
Underline the verb and choose the correct option from the brackets:
(Answers are underlined directly)
1. He patted Margie’s head.
(present tense/past tense)
2. He gave her an apple.
(present tense/past tense)
3. Those things happen sometimes.
(present tense/past tense)
4. Her progress is satisfactory.
(present tense/past tense)

Question 7.
The kids were laughing and shouting.
(Use simple past tense and rewrite the sentence.)
Answer:
The kids laughed and shouted.

Question 8.
I sing a song. (Change the subject T to ‘she’ and rewrite the sentence.)
Answer:
She sings a song.

Question 9.
He went to school today. (Make the sentence negative using the word ‘not’).
Answer:
He did not go to school today.

Question 10.
… are you going now? (who, what, where) (Choose the correct wh-word from the brackets to frame a question)
Answer:
Where are you going now?

Personal Response:

Question 1.
Do you sometimes hate your school? Why?
Answer:
No, never. I always love my school because I regard it as my Mother. My progress in life depends on the knowledge and education that I receive in school.

Question 2.
About what did Tommy say, “What a waste!” Why, do you think, did he say so?
Answer:
Tommy said it about the old printed book. I think he said so because he thought that it is a waste of paper. After reading the book its purpose is lost and it becomes useless. He did not think of its importance and thought of throwing it away.

Question 3.
Do you like to take tests? Give the reason for your answer:
Answer:
Yes, I like to take tests, because the result of the tests shows our progress in learning. We know our drawbacks and we can try to improve our weak subjects.

Question 4.
Do you think the school described in the ‘book’ existed centuries ago?
Answer:
Yes, the school described in the ‘old book’ did exist centuries ago, but the educational institutions were of different kinds and their methods of teaching were different.

Question 5.
Would you like to have your own mechanical teacher? why?
Answer:
Yes, I would like to have my own mechanical teacher if it is affordable to my family. Though my school teachers are there to guide me in my school, this mechanical teacher will help me to have individual teaching and guidance. I can prepare well in all my subjects with the help provided by the mechanical teacher.

Write the following using complete words instead of contracted forms:

Question 1
They weren’t even half finished.
Answer:
They were not even half finished.

Question 2.
And it’s probably time for Tommy, too.
Answer:
And it is probably time for Tommy, too.

Question 3.
you don’t know much.
Answer:
you do not know much.

Question 4.
They didn’t do it that way.
Answer:
They did not do it that way.

Rewrite the sentences with a different words for the underlined word.

Question 1.
It is probably time for Tommy.
Answer:
It is probably time for lunch.

Question 2.
They had a special building.
Answer:
They had a special invitation.

Activities Based on Language study

Do as directed:

Question 1.
Complete the following words by using correct letters: 2

1. ab _ ut
2. f _ nny
3. ni _ ht
4. qu _ ck

Answer:

1. about
2. funny
3. night
4. quick.

Question 2.
Copy the following sentences correctly in your notebook:
Answer:
1. On the page headed 17 May, 2057, she wrote, ‘Today Tommy found a real book !’
2. “A man? How could a man be a teacher?”

Question 3.
Put the following words in alphabetical order:
1. progress, teacher, homework, answers.
2. superior, shaken, screamed, shouting.
Answer:
1. answers, homework, progress, teacher.
2. screamed, shaken, shouting, superior.

Question 4.
Punctuate the following sentences:
(Note: Two sentencess will be asked.)

Question a.
i hate school
Answer:
“I hate school.”

Question b.
same with mine said margie
Answer:
“Same with mine,” said Margie.

Question c.
can I read the book some more with you after school
Answer:
“Can I read the book some more with you after school?”

Question 5.
Write four small words (minimum 3 letters each) using the letters in the given word:
“schoolyard”
Answer:

1. school
2. cool
3. holy
4. yard.

Question 6.
Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentences:

1. I doesn’t know what kind of school they had all that time ago.
2. Margie’s grandfather said to her, when he was a little boy his grandfather told him that there is a time when all stories are printed on paper.

Answer:

1. I don’t know what kind of school they had all that time ago.
2. Margie’s grandfather said to her when he was a little boy his grandfather told him that there was a time when all stories were printed on paper.

Question 7.
Write related words as shown in the example:
(Answer is directly given.)
Answer:

Question 8.
Complete the following word-chain of nouns. Add four words each beginning with the last letter of the previous word:
screen → ……………… → ………….. → ……………. → ………………..
Answer:
screen → number → rabbit → trainer → routes.

Question 9.
Make your own meaningful sentence by using the phrase ‘to be able to’.
Answer:
My friend was in financial problem but I was not able to help him.

Question 10.
Add a prefix or suffix to make new words and use any one of the root words to make your own sentence:
1. miracle
2. hazard
Answer:
1. miraculous
2. hazardous
Sentence: We must know the hazards of junk food.

Question 11.
Make the following sentence bigger by adding clause:
The police captured the thief
Answer:
The police captured the thief who was trying to break the shop.

My English Coursebook Std 9 Digest Pdf Unit 1

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• The Fun they Had Class 9 English Solutions
• ‘Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers Class 9 English Solutions
• The Story of Tea Class 9 English Solutions
• The Necklace Class 9 English Solutions

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My English Coursebook Std 9 Digest Chapter 2.1 Comparisons Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!

Chit-chat:

• What is your favourite colour?
• What does it remind you of?
• Are you afraid of the dark?
• What does it make you think of?
• If you were asked to design a big garden, what will you include in it?

Expanding Word Webs:

Question 1.
Form pairs. List the names of as many vehicles as you can. Choose any two of them, but they must be of different types. Then draw a word web for each of them to show their appearance, qualities and the things that these features remind you of. You may use words as well as phrases in the web.

Answer:
Words that can be used in Word-web:

1. terrific
2. brand-new
3. sleek
4. tiny/huge
5. powerful
6. affordable
7. expensive
8. easy-to-drive
9. eco-friendly
10. luxurious – arrows.
11. fuel-efficient
12. automatic
13. lefthand drive
14. fastest
15. imported

Name of the vehicles:

1. bicycle
2. bullock-cart
3. car
4. bus
5. truck
6. motorcycle
7. scooter
8. boat
9. ship
10. train
11. helicopter
12. aeroplane.

Choose any two of above vehicles and write related

Question 2.
Note the difference between drive and ride. Use the two words correctly in your own sentences :
Answer:

1. Ride – to sit on and be carried by an animal or a two wheeler.
   Sentence – I don’t like to ride on a camel.
2. Drive – to sit in a vehicle and force to go in some directions.
   Sentence – My father drives the car with full speed.

Question 3.
Describe your dream vehicle in a few lines :
Answer:
Flying car is my dream vehicle. It will fly in the air. It will fly fast and save our time. There will be no traffic jam problem. No need to construct roads for it. It will save fuel and will be eco-friendly.

English Workshop:

1. List all the adjectives in the poem. Use the comparative forms of at least 8 of them to write new comparisons. Two of them have been given as examples.

Question 1.
List all the adjectives in the poem. Use the comparative forms of at least 8 of them to write new comparisons. Two of them have been given as examples.
Answer:

1. as rapid as spaceship
2. as tough as snail
3. as dangerous as dinosaur
4. as brave as tiger
5. as nice as lamb
6. as yellow as lemon
7. as delicious as jam
8. as hot as desert
9. as deep as sea
10. as fine as house
11. as green as pea
12. as dark as cave
13. as crunchy as toast
14. as heavy as road drill
15. as fearful as ghost

2. List all the nouns in the poem. Find a suitable adjective – other than the ones given here – for each of the nouns and write meaningful similes for at least 8 of them.
For example, as yellow as a lemon.

Question 1.
List all the nouns in the poem. Find a suitable adjective – other than the ones given here – for each of the nouns and write meaningful similes for at least 8 of them.
For example, as yellow as a lemon.
Answer:

1. as useful as ore
2. as lovely as a kitten
3. as stable as a rock
4. as warm as a mitten
5. as narrow as tunnel
6. as cute as an elf
7. as tricky as a mountain path
8. as safe as shelf

3. Form groups of 6-8. Think of similes using different objects, for example,
Dry as land, Wet as a puddle.
Now try to put together the similes to make a poem with rhyming lines.

Question 1.
Form groups of 6-8. Think of similes using different objects, for example,
Dry as land, Wet as a puddle.
Now try to put together the similes to make a poem with rhyming lines.

4. Write the pairs of rhyming words.

Question 1.
Write the pairs of rhyming words.
Answer:

1. kitten – mitten
2. moon – noon
3. elf – shelf
4. shelf – yourself.
5. snail – nail
6. lamb – jam
7. sea – pea
8. toast – ghost.

5. Start a collection of idioms with comparisons. Use the following categories:

Question 1.
Start a collection of idioms with comparisons. Use the following categories:
Answer:
(a) idioms with colours:

1. as black as coal
2. as white as snow
3. as red as blood
4. as blue as the sky
5. as green as an emerald
6. as pink as a rose
7. as yellow as gold
8. as orange as a pumpkin
9. as brown as a coffee bean

(b) Idioms with animals:

1. as cunning as a fox
2. as brave as a lion
3. as hairy as a gorilla
4. as hungry as a horse

(c) Idioms with objects:

1. as black as coal
2. as soft as butter
3. as light as cotton

6. Given below are some idiomatic comparisons with ‘like’. Can you guess their meaning? Look them up in a good dictionary. You won’t find them under ‘like’.
Which words will you look up to find these comparisons?

• Like a bull in a china shop (Here, china means delicate articles of porcelain)
• Like a cat on a hot tin roof.
• Like a red rag to a bull.
• Like a cat that stole the cream.
• Like water off a duck’s back.
• Memory like a sieve.

Using your imagination write more comparisons using ‘like’.

My English Coursebook 9th Class Solutions Chapter 2.1 Comparisons Additional Important Questions and Answers

Read the following extract and do the activities:

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
Read the extract and complete the following by choosing the correct alternative:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. While comparing a spaceship with a snail, the narrator used speed, as a common feature in both. (speed/weight)
2. Square and round are shapes, commonly used to compare, (shapes/objects)

Question 2.
Match the following:

‘A’	‘B’
1. big	(a) toast
2. fierce	(b) desert
3. dry	(c) cave
4. warm	(d)  dinosaur
	(e)  tiger

Answer:

‘A’	‘B’
1. big	(d)  dinosaur
2. fierce	(e)  tiger
3. dry	(b) desert
4. warm	(a) toast

Question 3.
Answer in 1-2 words:
Answer:

1. How is a mountain path? – crooked
2. What is the world full of? – opposites
3. What is hard and what is soft? – a rock, a mitten
4. What is commonly compared in a giant and an elf? – height

Question 4.
Match the following :

‘A’	‘B’
1. dark	(a) elf
2. hard	(b) ox
3. strong	(c) cool
4. short	(d) rock
	(e) tunnel

Answer:

‘A’	‘B’
1. dark	(e) tunnel
2. hard	(d) rock
3. strong	(b) ox
4. short	(a) elf

Complex Factual Activity:

Question 1.
Complete the following:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:
1. According to the poet a spaceship is fast whereas a snail is slow.
2. The poet says a road drill is noisy and a ghost is quiet.

Appreciation of Poem:

1. Title: The title of the poem is ‘Comparisons’.
2. Poet: The poem is by an anonymous (= unknown) poet.

3. Theme/Central Idea: The central idea of the poem is given in the last but one line of the poem. The poem celebrates the diversity in the universe. The poem also reminds us that all sorts of people and things are needed to make our world beautiful.

4. Rhyme Scheme: The rhyme Scheme of first six stanzas is ‘abcb’. The last stanza has six lines and its rhyme scheme is ‘abcbdb’.
5. Figure of Speech: Similes.

6. Special Features: The structural quality is a special feature of this poem. The quatrain stanzas and their ‘abcb’ rhyme scheme flows with the force of ballad. Here, in the conclusive two lines, the pace of the poem slows down and poet’s argument sinks deep down in our hearts.
7. Favourite line: The world is full of opposites, so think of some yourself.

8. Why I like the poem: I like this poem because it made me think for the first time the extreme diversity in the world around me. I think the poem helped me in looking at the world around me in a different light.

Vocabulary Focus:

Question 1.
Write adjectives/words used here, to show – shape, size, temperature:
Answer:

• shape – round, square
• size – big, small
• temperature – dry, wet.

Question 2.
List all the adjectives in the poem. Use the comparative forms to write new comparisons:
Answer:
1. (a) faster than the wind
(b) slower than a tortoise

2. (a) bigger than my brother
(b) smaller than my sister

3. (a) fiercer than a giant
(b) gentler than a butler

4. (a) cooler than ice
(b) warmer than a sweater

5. (a) sourer than tamarind
(b) sweeter than mango

6. (a) noisier than a machine
(b) quieter than a cave.

7. (a) stronger than a tiger
(b) weaker than a rabbit

8. (a) taller than a tree
(b) shorter than plant

9. (a) darker than night
(b) lighter than tubelight

10. (a) harder than a stone
(b) softer than butter

11. (a) crooked than hillroad
(b) straighter than a railway line

My English Coursebook 9th Class Pdf Unit 2

• Comparisons Class 9 English Solutions
• Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan Class 9 English Solutions
• Mark Twain Class 9 English Solutions
• Please Listen! Class 9 English Solutions
• A Play Class 9 English Solutions

Class 9 English Chapter 4.4 Question Answer Maharashtra Board

Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 9 English Solutions My English Coursebook Chapter 4.4 The Tempest Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.

The Tempest Poem 9th Std Question Answer

My English Coursebook Std 9 Guide Chapter 4.4 The Tempest Textbook Questions and Answers

Warming up!
Chit-chat

1. Do you have a pet? What do you call it?
2. How old is it? What does it look like?
3. What does it eat? Who takes care of it?
4. Does it understand you? What does it do?
5. Have you taught it any tricks?
6. Do you refer to it as ‘it’ or as ‘he’/ ‘she’?

1. You must have seen and liked a play (in any language) on the stage. Write down the following details about it:

Question 1.
You must have seen and liked a play (in any language) on the stage. Write down the following details about it: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:
(a) Name of the play: “All the best” – By Devendra Pem.
(b) Important Characters: A blind, A dumb, A deaf, and A girl.
(c) Its main theme: All the three best friends like the same girl and do not want her to know of their disabilities. They try to outdo each other to win her affection.
(d) Whether it was a Comedy/Tragedy/Social Theme or any other: It was a total comedy.
(e) Why you liked it: The play is a humorous take on three friends and the situation that arises when they fall in love with the same girl. It is presented in such a lively manner that one can’t stop laughing while watching it. So I liked it very much.
(f) Message of the play: A modern perspective towards love, especially the hardships in the love of physically challenged.
(g) Any other information about the play: The roles played by all characters are amazing and we never feel bored while watching it. Their ploy and plans to woo and win the girl are source of wit in the play.

2. The following are the different steps in a drama/play. They are in a mixed up order. Rearrange them in ‘a’ proper order. Just write the order numbers in brackets:

Question 1.
The following are the different steps in a drama/play. They are in a mixed up order. Rearrange them in ‘a’ proper order. Just write the order numbers in brackets:
Answer:
(a) Characters Enter (2)
(b) Climax (6)
(c) Curtain opens (1)
(d) Action begins (3)
(e) Scene of the play (5)
(f) Curtain closes (8)
(g) Finale (Final outcome) (7)
(h) Interaction of characters (4)

3. William Shakespeare was one of the greatest playwrights of all times. He lived in the 16th century. Many of Shakespearean plays have been written in the short-story form. Find out the names of at least 5 of Shakespearean plays:

Question 1.
William Shakespeare was one of the greatest playwrights of all times. He lived in the 16th century. Many of Shakespearean plays have been written in the short-story form. Find out the names of at least 5 of Shakespearean plays: Example: Romeo and Juliet.
Answer:

1. As you like it
2. Hamlet
3. Othello
4. Twelfth Night
5. The Taming of the Shrew.

English Workshop:

1. Write down the relation between the characters given below:

Question 1.
Write down the relation between the characters given below:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:
(a) Prospero and Miranda – Father and daughter
(b) Prospero and Antonio – Brothers
(c) Gonzalo and Prospero – Lord and Duke
(d) Sycorax and Caliban – mother and son
(e) Alonso and Sebastian – brothers
(f) Alonso and Ferdinand – father and son

2. Find two supporting points from the story to prove the following facts:

Question 1.
Antonio was a disloyal and dangerous man.
(a) …………………………………………………………..
(b) …………………………………………………………..
Answer:
(a) He wanted to become Duke of Milan in his brother’s place.
(b) Antonio wouldn’t have hesitated to kill his brother Prospero.

Question 2.
Gonzalo was loyal to the rightful Duke.
(a) …………………………………………………………..
(b) …………………………………………………………..
Answer:
(a) Among Prospero’s courtiers was a true and loyal Lord called Gonzalo.
(b) Out of love and loyalty for the rightful duke he had secretly placed in the boat fresh water, food and clothes, and along with them, Prospero’s most valued possessions, his books.

Question 3.
Prospero was a great magician.
(a) …………………………………………………………..
(b) …………………………………………………………..
Answer:
(a) Prospero was a great magician for his life had been devoted to the study of magic.
(b) The power of his art enabled him to set free “the imprisoned spirits of whom Ariel was the chief’.

Question 4.
Miranda was very kind-hearted.
(a) …………………………………………………………..
(b) …………………………………………………………..
Answer:
(a) Miranda, a kind-hearted girl begged her father to have pity on the people caught in the storm.
(b) Please, please quell the storm now! Save the poor souls on board!

Question 5.
Ariel was very faithful to Prospero.
(a) …………………………………………………………..
(b) …………………………………………………………..
Answer:
(a) Ariel appeared before Prospero to give an account of the storm.
(b) He gave lively story of the fears of the sailors, the anxiety of the lords and how Prince Ferdinand had leaped into the sea.

Question 6.
The story ‘The Tempest’ has a happy ending.
(a) …………………………………………………………..
(b) …………………………………………………………..
Answer:
(a) Prospero was happy and pleased to be I back in Milan and forgave his old enemies who had wronged him cruelly.
(b) Even though they had been at mercy, he did not take revenge on them, but very nobly forgave them.

3. Who said to whom and when?

Question 1.
Who said to whom and when?

1. ………. and you shall be my Queen.
2. “Follow me, I shall tie you up, neck and feet together.”
3. …………… “Please, please quell the storm now!”
4. “Remember, Master, I have served you joyfully all these years!”
5. “I have been duly punished for my sins.”
6. “What I have done now is in your interest!”
7. Most sure, she is the goddess of the island!

Answer:

1. Ferdinand said to Miranda when he fell in love with Miranda.
2. Ferdinand said to himself when he saw Miranda on the isolated island for the first time.
3. Miranda said to her father when she saw the ship struggling on the wild waves.
4. Ariel said to Prospero when Prospero told Ariel to bring Ferdinand at once.
5. Alonso said to Prospero, when he realized that he had lost his son.
6. Prospero told his daughter when she requested him to quell the storm.
7. Prospero said to Ferdinand when he pretended to be angry.

4. Match the paragraphs in Column A with their suitable title in Column B: (Only the first and last words of the paragraph are given in Column A to identify it.)

Question 1.
Match the paragraphs in Column A with their suitable title in Column B: (Only the first and last words of the paragraph are given in Column A to identify it.)

Answer:

1. Now Antonio was treacherous man … its wealth and power. – Prospero Loses his Dukedom.
2. In the woods nearby, Prospero … his tasks properly. – Caliban Serves Prospero
3. Knowing that his enemies were near … all people on board. – Prospero Creates a Storm
4. Having narrated this story, Prospero … down with the ship. – Ariel Reports about the Storm
5. Many more tricks did Ariel play … touched the food. – Ariel is a Mischievous Spirit
6. Thus after many years … very nobly forgave them! – Milan Welcomes Prospero’s Return

5. Activity: Live English: Tourism

Location: Sindhudurg fort is located on the southernmost edge of the Maharashtra coast.
History: A sea fort, built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Languages: Marathi, Hindi, English
Best time to visit: Winter
Where to stay: MTDC Holiday Resort: The resort at Tarkarli has 10 cottages with 20 sea-facing double bedrooms and one house boat.
What to see: Temples of Maruti, Bhavani, Chhatrapati Shivaji
How to get there:
By Air: The nearest international airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai.
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Sindhudurg on the Konkan Railway. Kankawali and Kudal are the other important railway stations nearby.
By Road: Mumbai-Tarkarli: 540 km.
Sites nearby: Sawantwadi, Malwan City, Tarkarli Beach. Redi Ganesh Temple, Vijaydurg, Kunkeshwar Temple, Amboli.

Location: Located on the outskirts of Chandrapur district, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park.
Languages: Marathi, Hindi, English, Tribal
The best season to visit: 15th October to 15th June. Hot summers are the ideal time to view mammals near water sources.
Where to stay: MTDC Jungle Resort (Mohrali) offers self-contained rooms, ideal for families. The rooms are comfortable, and offer a fine lake view.
How to get there:
By Air: The nearest international airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai.
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Sindhudurg on the Konkan Railway. Kankawali and Kudal are the other important railway stations nearby.
By Road: Chandrapur-Tadoba 45km. State transport buses ply from Chandrapur to Tadoba.
Attractions: Tiger, Panther, Bison, Sloth Bear, Hyena, Jackal, Wild Dog, Sambar, Leopard and Barking Deer.
Sights nearby: Bhadrawati, Markanda, Bhamragarh, Anandwan

Chit – Chat

1. Do you like to travel?
2. How do you like to travel?
3. Which is the nearest place to which you have travelled?
4. Which is the farthest?
5. Have you ever travelled by ………….. ?
6. What do you like to carry with you when you travel?
7. What souvenirs do you like to bring back from your travels?

1. Observe the tourist leaflets given on page no. 114 of the textbook and answer the questions:

Question (a)
Which place do these leaflets describe?
Answer:
These leaflets describe ‘Sindhudurg’ and ‘Tadoba National Park’.

Question (b)
What are the main points given in each leaflet?
Answer:
The main points given in each leaflet are –

1. Location
2. History
3. Languages
4. Best time to visit
5. Where to stay?
6. What to see?
7. How to go there? (by air, by rail, by road)
8. Sites nearby.

Question (c)
How can one reach Tadoba? why?
Answer:
One can reach Tadoba by taking a plane to Nagpur. One can also reach Tadoba by going to Chandrapur in a train and then taking a bus for the 45 km journey to Tadoba National Park.

Question (d)
Which is the best season to visit Tadoba? Why?
Answer:
The best season to visit Tadoba is hot summers, from 15th October to 15th June, to view mammals near water resources.

Question (e)
List the words related to tourism, e.g. tourist, reservation, etc.
Answer:
Tourism-related words are –

1. tourist
2. booking
3. travel
4. ticket
5. flight
6. train
7. buses
8. forts
9. trek.
10. resort
11. mountains
12. hill stations
13. history
14. MTDC
15. ST

2. Prepare a tourist leaflet for a historical place or a hill station using the following points:

Question 1.
Prepare a tourist leaflet for a historical place or a hill station using the following points:

1. Place
2. Special features
3. Distance
4. How to go there
5. Accommodation
6. Food
7. Climate

Answer:
1. Place: Hill Station: Mahabaleshwar

2. Special features: The jungles of Mahabaleshwar are known for their density and a stunning array of birds and wildlife located in Western ghats at the elevation of approximately 353 metres. It offers appealing view of evergreen valleys and hills of the Konkan and the Deccan coast. The climate is cool and pleasant suitable for cultivation of strawberries.

3. Distance: Mumbai – Mahabaleshwar – 262 kms

• Pune – Mahabaleshwar – 125 kms
• Satara – Mahabaleshwar – 62 kms
• Mahad – Mahabaleshwar – 32 kms

4. How to go there:

• By Air: Pune airport lies 120 km from the place is the nearest airport.
• By Rail: Satara is the nearest railway station, about 62 km.
• By Road: Many ST buses run from Mumbai and Pune. Private buses and taxis are also available.

5. Accommodation: Mahabaleshwar has no dearth of accommodation options. There are many hotels ranging from deluxe to budget. Other options include tourist lodges, guest houses, private bungalows and MTDC Resort.

6. Food:

• Maharashtrian and any type of Indian and continental foods are available.
• Mahabaleshwar is famous for strawberry ice cream, milk shake, jam, jelly, etc.

7. Climate :

• Throughout the year the climate is mild and pleasing.
• It receives incessant showers from July to September when temperature ranges between 20 to 25 degree.

3. If you want to become a tourist guide at the following place, which languages will you need to learn?

Question 1.
If you want to become a tourist guide at the following place, which languages will you need to learn?

1. Ajanta
2. Belgavi
3. Delhi
4. Tarkarli

Answer:

1. Ajanta: Marathi, Hindi, English
2. Belgavi: Kannada, English
3. Delhi: Hindi, English
4. Tarkarli: Marathi, English, Hindi

4. Imagine you are a tourist guide at (1) Sindhudurg (2) Tadoba. Write two sentences each about the following points to help foreign tourists:

Question 1.
Imagine you are a tourist guide at
1. Sindhudurg
2. Tadoba.
Write two sentences each about the following points to help foreign tourists:
(a) About the place: History, languages spoken, special attractions.
(b) Food: speciality, local delicacies, options (Indian, continental)
(c) Shopping: authenticity of local artefacts, price, variety.
Answer:
1. Sindhudurg:
(a) About the place: The place is located in Sindhudurg district just off the coast of Maharashtra in Western India. The fortress lies on the shore of Malvan town of Sindhudurg district in Konkan region. It was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is believed that Shivaji personally selected the site for the construction of the fort. The languages spoken here are Marathi, Malvani, Hindi and English.

(b) Food: The place is famous for its sea food, kombdi vade and the local Malvani cuisine. It is also popular for Alphonso mangoes.

(c) Shopping: Local delicacies made by the people out of mangoes, jackfruits, kokam and cashewnuts can be bought from the city. Mangoes of good quality and taste are also available here.

2. Tadoba:

(a) About the place: Tadoba Andhari Reserve is the largest National Park in Maharashtra. It is a tiger reserve in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It was created in 1955. Marathi, Hindi, and some tribal languages are spoken here.
(b) Food: The local cuisine is the Vidarbha cuisine. Veg. and non veg. hotels and restaurants nearby area also provide Indian and continental food as well.
(c) Shopping: The Tiger Reserve souvenirs can be brought at reasonable rates from the shops around the reserve.

5. Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue:

Question 1.
Prepare an attractive tourist leaflet for your native place, in English as well as in your mother tongue: [Note : The tourist leaflet of Kolhapur is given below, as an example. Students are expected to prepare leaflet of their own native place.]
Answer:
Kolhapur

1. Location: Kolhapur is an inland city located in South-west Maharashtra state, 228 km south of Pune. It is a historic city of Maharashtra, famous for temple of a Hindu Goddess – Mahalakshmi.

2. History: Kolhapur was established by Tarabai in 1707 during succession dispute over the Maratha Kingship. The state was annexed by the British in the 19th century. It was ruled by Bhosale Royal clan of the Maratha Empire.

3. Languages: Marathi, Kannada, Hindi, English.

4. Best time to visit: Summers here are very hot, hence the months between June and February are the best time to visit.

5. Accommodation: 2 star and 3 star hotels, private bungalows and MTDC Resorts. Tourists can choose from a wide range of hotels based on their budget and preferences.

6. How to go there:

• By Air: Belgaum is the nearest airport from Kolhapur, which is connected through airlines from Mumbai.
• By Rail: Kolhapur is connected by a good rail network to other cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune and Tirupati.
• By Road: It is 450 km from Mumbai. One can get direct buses (ST and Private) to Kolhapur from Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Belgaum, Mangaluru and Hubli.

7. Attractions: The city has multiple options that can be explored. Mahalaxmi Temple, Rankala Lake. Panhala fort, Jyotiba Temple, Siddagiri Museum, Shahuji Maharaj Museum/palace, Kopeshwar Temple are some of the attractions in city. Kolhapur is famous for special mutton dishes especially Pandhara and Tambda Rassa, Kolhapuri Bhel and Misal.

6. Suppose a foreigner comes to visit your place and you have to accompany him for sight seeing. Prepare a dialogue between you and the foreigner:

Question 1.
Suppose a foreigner comes to visit your place and you have to accompany him for sight seeing. Prepare a dialogue between you and the foreigner:
Answer:

• Myself: So, you are here to visit our city. Would you like to accompany me for sight seeing?
• Foreigner: Being native of this city, I think you would be of great help to me. So from where shall we start?
• Myself: Better we start from the place out of the city, Verul caves, which is the main attraction of the tourists.
• Foreigner: How much time will it take? Can we see another place also along with it?
• Myself: It takes around 4-5 hours to see all the caves in detail. We can also visit Grishneshwar Jyotirling Temple nearby. It is believed to be an ancient temple of Hindus.
• Foreigner: Oh that’s great! So after lunch better we come back in the city.
• Myself: Yes, in city too in evening you can visit Bibi ka Maqbura, a replica of Taj Mahal and Pawan Chakki (wind mill).
• Foreigner: Very nice. We will go there in the evening. So what is left for tomorrow?
• Myself: Tomorrow we can go to Ajanta Caves. It takes a whole day for travelling and viewing it.
• Foreigner: I have heard about an ancient fort also.
• Myself: Yes, you are right. But it’s not possible to see at a time. We can go there day after tomorrow.
• Foreigner: That’s great idea. You have been a great help for me. Thanks a lot, dear.
• Myself: You are welcome!

7. Using the Internet, find the following information about a place you wish to visit using the following points:

Question 1.
Using the Internet, find the following information about a place you wish to visit using the following points:

1. Distance from your place
2. Available modes of transport
3. Accommodation facilities
4. Historical facts
5. Climate
6. Famous sites.

My English Coursebook 9th Class Solutions Chapter 4.4 The Tempest Additional Important Questions and Answers

Simple Factual Activities:

Question 1.
State whether the following statements are True or False: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. Prospero was the duke of Milan, in the kingdom of Naples. – True
2. Prospero’s brother Gonzalo was a very treacherous man. – False
3. Books were Prospero’s most valued possessions. – True
4. The king Antonio landed safely on an enchanted island. – False

Question 2.
Who were all sailing in the ship, close to the enchanted island ?
Answer:
The King of Naples – Alonso, his brother – Sebastian, Antonio, Prince Ferdinand of Naples, and the old, loyal courtier Gonzalo.

Question 3.
Who am I? (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. I am a great magician. – Prospero
2. I am the chief of the imprisoned spirits. – Ariel
3. I am the twisted, ugly monster. – Caliban
4. I am the king of Naples. – Alonso

Question 4.
Complete the following sentences:
Answer:

1. Prospero led his daughter to the shore of the island.
2. Miranda begged her father to have pity on the people caught in the storm.
3. Prospero explained to his daughter that he had caused the tempest in order to bring his enemies Alonso and Sebastian, within his power.
4. Ariel gave a lively account of the fears of the sailors, the anxiety of the lords and how Prince Ferdinand had leaped into the sea.

Question 5.
Arrange the following sentences in chronological order:
Answer:

1. Prospero narrated the story of their past life to his daughter.
2. Prospero raised a great tempest with his power of magic.
3. He wanted to show how the ship was struggling on the wild waves due to his magic.
4. Being kind-hearted, Miranda requested her father to have pity on the people caught in the storm. Answer:
5. Prospero raised a great tempest with his power of magic.
6. He wanted to show how the ship was struggling on the wild waves due to his magic.
7. Being kind-hearted, Miranda requested her father to have pity on the people caught in the storm.
8. Prospero narrated the story of their past life to his daughter.

Question 6.
State whether you Agree or Disagree with the following statements: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. Miranda had never ever seen any human being except her father. – Agree
2. Prospero was not happy when his daughter saw Ferdinand. – Disagree
3. Miranda was the goddess of the island. – Disagree
4. Ariel was very faithful to Prospero. – Agree

Question 7.
Fill in the blanks with one word:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. Prospero took the prince to a cave.
2. Ferdinand wanted to be the king of Naples.
3. Many more tricks were played on Prospero’s enemies by Ariel.
4. Antonio wanted to kill king Alonso.

Question 8.
State whether the following statements are Right or Wrong:
Answer:

1. People in Milan welcomed Prospero with great love and joy. – Right
2. Prospero nobly forgave his old enemies. – Right
3. Ferdinand and Miranda got married on the enchanted island. – Wrong
4. Ariel was as free as air at the end. – Right

Question 9.
Complete the following sentences with the help of the passage: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. Prospero decided to give up the practice of magic.
2. Ariel promised everyone calm seas and favourable winds while sailing.
3. Alonso was happy to see his lost son.
4. Prospero assured Alonso that their ship was safely anchored and each and every sailor was safe on board.

Complex Factual Activities:

Question 1.
What evil deed did Antonio do, to become a Duke himself ?
Answer:
Antonio conspired with the king of Naples, Alonso to take his brother’s Dukedom. They took Prospero and his baby daughter Miranda far away from land. They left them in a broken, old boat and sailed away.

Question 2.
What had the faithful Lord Gonzalo done to help Prospero?
Answer:
Out of his love and loyalty for the rightful duke, Prospero, Gonzalo had secretly placed fresh water, food and clothes and most valued possessions, his books in the boat to help Prospero.

Question 3.
Complete the difference between Prospero and Antonio:
Answer:

Prospero	Antonio
1. Prospero was a Studious and learned scholar.	1. Antonio was a treacherous man.
2. He spent most of his time reading books.	2. He managed the business of rullmg the kingdom and wanted to become Duke of Milan in his brother’s place.

Question 4.
What good deed did Prospero do on the enchanted island?
Answer:
The enchanted island was under the spell of Sycorax, a dead witch. Prospero, set free all the imprisoned good spirits on that island and compelled them to follow his orders. Being a good magician, he could do it so all the spirits were grateful and obedient to him.

Question 5.
What did Prospero do when he saw Alonso, Sebastian and Antonio sailing in a ship close to enchanted island?
Answer:
When Prospero came to know that Alonso, Sebastian and Antonio were sailing in a ship close to enchanted island, he raised a great tempest with the power of his magic. The royal ship was turned and tossed on the stormy waves. It seemed as if it would sink any moment, along with all the people on board.

Question 6.
For what two reasons did Prospero raise a great tempest?
Answer:
1. Prospero raised a great tempest in his daughter’s interest.
2. He also wanted to bring his enemies, Alonso and Antonio within his power. So he raised a great tempest.

Question 7.
How did Ferdinand get separated from his father?
Answer:
When the ship was struggling in the waves, Ferdinand had jumped into the sea. So everyone on the ship thought that he was dead. But actually he got separated from his father and was left alone on a beach.

Question 8.
Who said to whom and when:
1. “Obey my commands now, and in two days I shall set you free!”
2. “All your troubles were merely trials of your love”.
Answer:
1. Prospero said to Ariel when Ariel reminded him of his promise.
2. Prospero said to Ferdinand when he was sure that Ferdinand loves his daughter.

Question 9.
How did Ferdinand and Miranda react on seeing each other?
Answer:
Miranda had never seen any other human being in her life beside her father so when she saw Ferdinand she was thrilled and thought that he was divine and noble. On the other hand Ferdinand was astonished to see a beautiful girl on an isolated island. Basically both of them gazed at each other in wonder, admiration and love.

Question 10.
What gave Prospero a secret pleasure?
Answer:
When Ferdinand was brought there, he and Miranda looked at each other in wonder, admiration and love. Actually Prospero brought him there for his daughter. So seeing his daughter get attracted to Ferdinand, Prospero was pleased.

Question 11.
How did Ariel save king Alonso’s life?
Answer:
Antonio and Sebastian had plotted to murder of king Alonso. Ariel saved his life by waking up the king from his sleep in the nick of time.

Question 12.
What tricks did Ariel play on Prospero’s enemies?
Answer:

1. He caused them to wander about.
2. He filled their ears with strange and frightful noises.
3. When they were faint with hunger, he set a huge banquet before them, only to take it away when they touched the food.

Question 13.
What surprise awaited king Alonso when Prospero drew back the curtain?
Answer:
When Prospero drew back the cmtain from the entrance of his cave, King Alonso saw Ferdinand, his lost son happily playing a game of chess with Miranda. That was a pleasant surprise for the king Alonso.

Find two supporting points from the story to prove the following fact:

Question 1.
King Alonso felt ashamed for his deed.
Answer:
(a) The king and other courtiers were ashamed.
(b) They begged Prospero’s forgiveness.

Activities based on vocabulary:

Question 1.
Find out adjectives used to describe the following nouns: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. enchanted island
2. evil witch
3. broken boat
4. freshwater.

Question 2.
Choose the correct alternative given for the synonym of the words given below:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:
1. studious: bookish
(a) outstanding
(b) concerned
(c) bookish
(d) clever.

2. treacherous: unreliable
(a) foolish
(b) tricky
(c) unreliable
(d) favourite.

3. witch: an ugly evil
(a) spirit
(b) an ugly evil
(c) ghost
(d) magician.

4. rightful: lawful
(a) lawful
(b) expert
(c) faithful
(d) true.

Question 3.
Find out antonyms for the following from the passage: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. disillusioned × enchanted
2. kindhearted × vicious
3. thankless × grateful
4. sympathetic × brutal

Question 4.
Give one word from the passage for the following description :
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. A minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden – sea nymph
2. Linear unit of measurement for water depth – fathom
3. Causing fear or terror – dreadful
4. a relative permanent state of worry and nervousness – anxiety

Question 5.
Make a word register related with “sea”.
Answer:
A word register related with “sea” – shore, island, ship, waves, storm, sailors, fathom, sea- nymphs.

Question 6.
Complete the following table by writing related words to the given mood:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Happy mood	Surprise mood
1. joyfully	astonished
2. thrilled	wonder

Question 7.
Write down minimum four infinitives from the passage:
Answer:
to defend, to capture, to go, to see, to stand obey, remember, follow.

Question 8.
Match the words in Column ‘A’ with their meanings in Column ‘B’:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. treacherous	(a) a grand dinner party
2. revealed	(b) very valuable
3. banquet	(c) showed
4. priceless	(d) deceitful

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. treacherous	(d) deceitful
2. revealed	(c) showed
3. banquet	(a) a grand dinner party
4. priceless	(b) very valuable

Question 9.
Find out two words from the passage with suffix ‘ness’ and write your own two words with suffix ‘ness’.
Answer:
Words from the passage:
1. wickedness
2. kindness.
My own words:
1. happiness
2. sadness.

Question 10.
Complete the following table:
Answer:

Present Tense	Past Tense	Past Participle
give	gave	given
see	saw	seen
assure	assured	assured
forgive	forgave	forgiven

Question 11.
Pick the odd man out:
Answer:

1. heir, cave, ship, old, wind – old
2. take, wander, safe, punish, hear – safe
3. happy, thrilling, calm, revenge, favourable – revenge
4. nobly, safely, happily, marry, duly – marry

Activities based on contextual grammar:

Question 1.
Add a question tag:
(Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

1. Prospero was the Duke of Milan, wasn’t he?
2. Antonio would not have hesitated to kill Prospero, would he?
3. You can imagine the hardships faced by Prospero, can’t you?
4. The spirits remained trapped in their prisons, didn’t they?

Make the following sentences exclamatory:

Question 1.
Antonio was a treacherous man.
Answer:
What a treacherous man Antonio was!

Question 2.
Gonzalo was a true and loyal courtier.
Answer:
What a true and loyal courtier Gonzalo was!

Question 3.
Identify the tense:

1. The ship was carrying Prince Ferdinand of Naples.
2. He had devoted his life to the study of magic.
3. They promised to be ever obedient to his will.

Answer:

1. Past Continuous Tense
2. Past Perfect Tense
3. Simple Past Tense.

Question 4.
Begin the sentence with the underlined word/words:
1. Prospero raised a great tempest with the power of his magic.
2. In the woods nearby, Prospero found Caliban, a twisted, ugly monster.
Answer:
1. A great tempest was raised with the power of his magic by Prospero.
2. Caliban, a twisted, ugly monster was found by Prospero in the woods nearby.

Use ‘As soon as’ in the following sentences:

Question 1.
Prospero touched Miranda with his magic stick and she fell fast asleep.
Answer:
As soon as Prospero touched Miranda with his magic stick, she fell fast asleep.

Question 2.
As the tempest raged, Prospero led his daughter to the shore of the island.
Answer:
As soon as the tempest raged, Prospero led his daughter to the shore of the island.

Question 3.
Rewrite the following sentences as per the instructions:
1. Prospero waved his magic stick.
(Rewrite the sentence in past continuous tense.)
2. Ariel informed Prospero that the ship, was safely anchored in one corner of the island.
(Rewrite the sentence in past perfect tense.)
Answer:
1. Prospero was waving his magic stick.
2. Ariel had informed Prospero that the ship was safely anchored in one corner of the island.

Question 4.
Rewrite the following sentences in polite request in form of question:
1. Obey my commands now!
2. Bring Ferdinand here at once.
Answer:
1. Will you please obey my commands now?
2. Can you please bring Ferdinand here at once?

Question 5.
Prospero said to Ferdinand, “All your troubles were merely trials of your love and you have nobly stood the test. Now, I give you my daughter, a priceless gift.”
(Rewrite the sentence in indirect narration.)
Answer:
1. Prospero told Ferdinand that all his troubles were merely trials of his love and he had nobly I stood the test. He further added that he gave him (Ferdinand), his daughter, a priceless gift.

Question 6.
Begin the sentences with the underlined object and rewrite it:
1. Ariel brought them before Prospero.
2. He thanked Gonzalo for his kindness.
Answer:
1. They were brought before Prospero by Ariel.
2. Gonzalo was thanked for his kindness by him.

Question 7.
Make them assertive:
1. How happy Alonso was to see his lost son!
2. How thrilled Alonso was to hear that Ferdinand was to marry the duke of Milan’s beautiful daughter.
Answer:
1. Alonso was very happy to see his lost son.
2. Alonso was very much thrilled to hear that Ferdinand was to marry the duke of Milan’s beautiful daughter.

Question 8.
Use ‘not only … but also’ :
1. Prospero was happy and pleased to be back in Milan.
2. Ariel promised them calm seas and favourable winds in their journey.
Answer:
1. Prospero was not only happy but also pleased to be back in Milan.
2. Ariel promised them not only calm seas but also favourable winds in their journey.

Do as directed:

Question 1.
Complete the words by using correct letters:

1. o_der
2. gre_t
3. ne_er
4. ma _ ic

Answer:

1. order
2. great
3. never
4. magic

Question 2.
Copy the following sentences correctly in your notebook:
Answer:
1. Prospero was the Duke of Milan in the kingdom of Naples.
2. “Obey my commands now,” Prospero said to him.

Question 3.
Put the following words in alphabetical order:
1. earthen, natural, different, leisure
2. renowned, rectangles, residing, recording
Answer:
1. different, earthen, leisure, natural.
2. recording, rectangles, renowned, residing.

Question 4.
Punctuate the following sentences:
1. every child is an artist the problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up said Picasso
2. oh i didn’t see you come in said the teacher to ritesh
Answer:
1. “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up?” said Picasso.
2. “Oh, I didn’t see you come in !” said the teacher to Ritesh.

Question 5.
Write four small words (minimum 3 letters each) using the letters in the given word:
“treacherous”
Answer:

1. teach
2. reach
3. each
4. hero.

Question 6.
Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence:
1. Raza win many national and international awards.
2. Gond art have spread mainly in Central India.
Answer:
1. Raza won many national and international awards.
2. Gond art has spread mainly in Central India.

Question 7.
Write related words as shown in the example: (Answers are directly given.)
Answer:

Question 8.
Complete the following word-chain of nouns. Write four words each beginning with the last letter of the previous word:
wealth → …………….. → ………………. → …………….. → ……………..
Answer:
wealth → humour → reaction → nectar → rainbow.

Do as directed:

Question 1.
Make your own meaningful sentence by using the phrase ‘to look after’:
Answer:
It is our duty to look after our parents in their old age.

Question 2.
Add a prefix or suffix to make new
words and use any one of the root words in your own sentence:
1. regular
2. wicked.
Answer:
1. regular – irregular
2. wicked – wickedness.
Sentence: The wicked man was about to kill his own friend.

Question 3.
Add a clause to expand the sentence meaningfully:
She did not know ………………..
Answer:
She did not know how she would be able to come to the decision.

Personal Response:

Question 1.
What will you do if you are left alone on an isolated island by your friends?
Answer:
If I am left alone on an isolated island by my friends, first I will try to track the location with my mobile. Then I will send it to my parents and other faithful friends. If they get that location, they will definitely reach where I am and I would come out of that isolated island.

Question 2.
Why did Prospero raise a great tempest?
Answer:
Prospero was a great magician and staying on the enchanted island. When he saw a ship carrying his enemies near his island, he wanted to show them his power of magic without doing them any harm so that they would not come nearby his island again.

Question 3.
If you were given the power of magic for one day, what would you do? How would you use the power of magic?
Answer:
If I were given the power of magic for one day, I would do something for the society and for the nation. First, I would try to eradicate poverty from the society, I would give employment opportunities to each and every individual to raise the national income and to make my country developed.

Question 4.
Do you think the power of magic can make you successful? Why?
Answer:
I don’t believe in magic. As we are living in the 21st century, I believe to be at right place at right time. Luck, timing and magic, none of them will make you successful unless you work hard continuously. So I believe in hard work not in magic.

Question 5.
“Ariel was a faithful spirit” – why do you think so?
Answer:
Ariel was the chief of imprisoned good spirits. Prospero promised him that he would set him free with his power of magic. He was serving Prospero and helping him faithfully in every need of an hour to set himself free.

Question 6.
What could be the reason for Prospero to give up the practice of magic?
Answer:
After using the power of his magic at an enchanted island he was back to his own kingdom, Milan. He wanted a new beginning, he wanted to rule his kingdom with human values and virtues rather than magical spells. So he might have given up the practice of magic.

My English Coursebook 9th Class Digest Unit 4

• What is Success? Class 9 English Solutions
• Reading Works of Art Class 9 English Solutions
• Silver Class 9 English Solutions
• The Tempest Class 9 English Solutions
• The Last Lesson Class 9 English Solutions