West Bengal Board
Fable
Comprehension Exercises
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 whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences /phrases /words in support of your answer:
(a) The mountain called the squirrel “Little Bun”. [False]
Supporting statement:And the former called the latter ‘Little Prig!
(b) The squirrel is sprier than the mountain. [True]
Supporting statement:You are not as small as I, And not half so spry.
(c) The mountain can carry forests on its back. [True]
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 a 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 pretty squirrel track.
Fable Question Answer
Grammar in use
4. Replace the underlined 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:
[List: turn down, come over, put up with, come across]
(a) Rabi met his friend in the park.
Answer - Rabi came across (met) his friend in the park.
(b) Tanushree cannot tolerate cruel behaviour to animals.
Answer - Tanushree cannot put up with (tolerate) cruel behaviour to animals.
(c) His proposal was rejected.
Answer - His proposal was tuned down. (rejected)
5. Change the voice of the following sentences:
(a) Lock the door.
Answer - Let the door be locked. /You are ordered to lock the door.
(b) Ashim knows the solution to this problem.
Answer - The solution to this problem is known 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.
Address- Friends Address
Date…………………….
My dear Raja,
Hope you are all well with the blessings of God. We are also fine here. It has been our habit to exchange ideas on different matters. Today I want to share with you the benefits of visiting libraries. I know there is a public library in your area. It’s a storehouse of different types of books. So for any kind of reference book of your syllabus you can go there. Again, sometimes for regaining freshness reading story books is very good for us. So I suggest you visit the library whenever you can manage to get some time. A good habit will gradually build up. I hope you will consider my appeal with enough importance. Reply soon.
Your friend,
Deba Roy
Deba Roy
C/O – Suvo Roy
Vill. + P.O.-Shalpukur
Malda-735623
7. Write a paragraph (within 100 words) on the benefits of early morning exercises using the following points:
Good for health-fresh air- keeps one active throughout the day
Benefits of Early Morning Exercises
Morning exercise has many benefits. It is the best way to keep oneself healthy, and fit. To lead a healthy life, we have to follow a routine in our daily life. Getting up early in the morning is important. The pure air goes into his lungs which purifies his blood. It improves our physical and mental health. Besides making us feel cheerful it also brings us close contact with nature and its beauty. In the early morning the air is fresh and mostly pollution-free, light breeze blows, and the first slanting rays of the sun fall on the earth from the eastern sky. All these are beneficial to our health. In addition to that, exercises help us a lot. Some free-hand exercises keep our body fit for the day. Through exercises in the morning we can avoid different types of diseases. For students, exercises in the morning help to increase their concentration on studies. So everyone should try to follow a routine in which early morning exercise forms a vital part.
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