Class 10 English Poem Fable Question Answer | Lesson 2 | West Bengal Board

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• Class 10 English Poem 'Fable' Bengali Meaning - Click Here
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Fable Question Answer

Comprehension Exercise

1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:

      (a) The quarrel was between the mountain and the

           (i) rabbit

           (ii) rat

           (iii) cat

           (iv) squirrel ✔

      (b) Bun has no doubt that the mountain is

           (i) small

           (ii) big ✔

           (iii) noble

           (iv) kind

      (c) Unlike a mountain, a squirrel can crack a

           (i) nut ✔

           (ii) joke

           (iii) stone

           (iv) lock

2. State whethere the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences / phrases / words in support or your answer:

(a) The mountain called the squirrel “Little Bun”. 【F】

Supporting Statement: The former called the latter 'Little Prig'.

(b) The squirrel is sprier than the mountain. 【T】

Supporting Statement: You are not so small as I, / And not half so spry.

(c) The mountain can carry forests on its back. 【T】

Supporting Statement: If I cannot carry forests on my back, / Neither can you crack a nut.

3. Answer the following questions:

(a) Who had a quarrel with the squirrel?

Answer: The mountain had a quarrel with the squirrel.

(b) What is not a disgrace to the squirrel?

Answer: Occupying his place is not disgrace to the squirrel.

(c) What is it that the squirrel doesn’t deny?

Answer: The squirrel doesn't deny that the mountain makes a very pretty squirrel track.

Grammar in use

4. Replace the underline words with suitable phrasal verbs from the list given below. Change the form of verbs where necessary. There is one extra phrasal verb in the list:

(a) Rabi met his friend in the park.

Answer: came across

(b) Tanushree cannot tolerate cruel behaviour to animals.

Answer: put up with

(c) His proposal was rejected.

Answer: turned down

[List: turn down, come over, put up with, come across ]

5. Change the voice of the following sentences:

(a) Lock the door.

Answer: Let the door be locked.

(b) Ashim knows the solution to this problem.

Answer: The solution to this problem is know to Ashim.

(c) I had written a letter.

Answer: A letter had been written by me.

Writing activities

6. Write a letter to your friend (within 100 words) advising her / him to visit the public library in her / his locality as frequently as possible.

Your name

Your full address

Date

My dear (name of your friend),

I hope you are well by the grace of God. We are also well here. Today I am going to share with you the benefits of visiting libraries. I came to know that a public library has set up in your locality. It is a treasure of knowledge. You should visit it for any kind of reference book of your syllabus. You will also get different kinds of story books in the library and you will get some freshness by reading them in your leisure time. Visiting library as frequently as possible increases your reading habits. Moreover, the magazines that are kept in the library will connect you to the world of the recent time and also upgrade you over the time.

No more today. Please convey my regards to your parents and love to you.

Your loving friend

(Your name)

(Name of your friend)

(Address of your friend)

7. Write a paragraph (within 100 words) on the benefits of early morning exercise using the following points:
[good for health – fresh air – keeps one active throughout the day]

Benefits of Early Morning Exercises

Healthy body leads to a healthy life. Without good health a man can't enjoy the charms of life. It is our duty to keep our body healthy. Early morning exercises are very beneficial for the formation of good health. In the early morning the air is fresh and pollution free. Throughout the day we have to do many activities. Morning exercises in fresh air help us to keep active throughout the day. Some free hand exercises keep our body fit and disease free.  For students, it is very helpful to concentrate on their studies. Early morning exercise is a good start for the whole day's activities. So everyone should try morning exercise to remain healthy and active physically and mentally.

• Class 10 English Poem 'Fable' Bengali Meaning - Click Here
• Class 10 English Poem 'Fable' additional short type Question Answer - Click Here
• West Bengal Board English Textbook Bengali Meaning and Question Answer - Click Here