West Bengal Board
Tales Of Bhola Grandpa
Comprehension Exercises
Exercise 1
Tick the correct answer from the given alternatives:
1. In the bokal tree there lived
(a) crows
(b) monkeys
(c) tigers
(d) sparrows
2. On the way back from the festival, Bhola Grandpa tightly held on to the two fingers of his
(a) son
(b) cousin
(c) grandson
(d) nephew
3. Agang of pirates were burying a
(a) large box
(b) small box
(c) large bag
(d) small bag
4. Bhola Grandpa was returning from the
(a) yearly market
(b) monthly market
(c) daily market
(d) weekly market
5. Bhola Grandpa died at the age of
(a) eighty-five
(b) ninety-five
(c) fifty-five
(d) seventy-five
Exercise 2
Answer the following questions within fifteen words:
(a) When did Bhola Grandpa let out a loud wail?
Answer - Bhola Grandpa suddenly realised that his grandson was not with him and he had lost him.
(b) Where had the grandson found a cosy shelter?
Answer - The grandson of Bhola Grandpa took a cosy shelter under a cow’s belly.
(c) What request did Bhola Grandpa make to the first man he saw on the mound?
Answer - Bhola Grandpa requested the first man he saw to give him some water to drink.
(d) How old was Bhola Grandpa’s wife when he died?
Answer - Bhola Grandpa’s wife was eighty years old when he died.
Exercise 3
Answer the following questions within twenty-five words:
(a) Why was no real treasure found under the sand dunes?
Answer - Because it was all a dream of that Bhola Grandpa saw during his midday nap.
(b) What did the tiger do after Bhola Grandpa had climbed up the banyan tree?
Answer - The tiger roared loudly and circled the banyan tree for about a hundred times and it settled down under a bush.
(c) What was the reason of Bhola Grandpa’s death according to his wife?
Answer - According to Bhola Grandpa’s wife, the old Bhola Grandpa must have forgotten to breathe.
Grammar in use
Exercise 4
Change the mode of narration of the following sentences:
(a) Bulbuli said to his friend, “Will you come tomorrow?”
Answer - Bulbuli asked his friend if she would go the next day.
(b) Paulami says,” I am fine.”
Answer - Paulami says that she is fine.
(c) The teacher said to the students, “Keep quiet.”
Answer - The teacher told the students to keep quiet.
(d) My mother said to me, “May your dreams come true.”
Answer - My mother wished me that my dreams might come true.
(e) The students said,” Sir, please allow us to play in the field.”
Answer - The students requested their Sir that they might be allowed to play in the field.
Exercise 5
In each of the sentences of the following passage some articles and prepositions are used in an incorrect manner. Underline them and replace them with the appropriate ones:
On an winter night I was aboard a boat. It was a moonlit night full on stars. The boat was anchored up a great river. I was thrilled to see a beauty of nature.
Answer - On a (an) winter night I was aboard a boat. It was a moonlit night full of (on) stars. The boat was anchored to (up) a great river. I was thrilled to see the(a) beauty of nature.
Composition / Writing
Exercise 6
Write a dialogue within 100 words on the need to ban the use of animals like tigers and lions as circus attractions:
[Hints: wild animals decreasing – ill treatment to animals in circuses – criminal offence – laws against such – need to be humane to animals]
Here is a dialogue on the need to ban the animals in circus:
Tarun: Raju! How are you? Where are you coming from?
Raju: Hello Tarun! I am coming from a circus show?
Tarun: Oh, That’s great! How enjoyable was the show?
Raju: Yes, it’s really amazing. But one thing hurts me.
Tarun: Really, What’s that?
Raju: Animals like tigers and lions that are in a cage. Even they are tortured to jump through fire.
Tarun: You are absolutely right. It is very painful! They are fallen victims to the ruthless torture, negligence, and malnutrition.
Raju: They show their tricks with life risk.
Tarun: There are many laws to protect wild animals. But the corrupt circus owners do not want to obey anything.
Raju: The government should be strict to maintain law and order in this matter.
Tarun: I think so! And at the same time, public voice should be raised against the nexus.
Raju: Absolutely! Oh, I am going to attend a tuition class!
Tarun: Ok! See you!
Raju: Ok! Bye
Exercise 7
Write a story within 100 words using the given hints. Give a title to the story:
[Hints: returning from educational excursion by bus-night journey-sudden breakdown-tyres punctured-had to wait for two hours at a lonely place-tyres fixed-back home]
A Horrible Bus Journey (300 words)
It was a holy season. There was greenery all around. The whole sky was covered with cloudy clouds. The weather was very nice. It was Sunday. All the students of the hostel decided for Van Vihar.
The guardian of the hostel also gladly gave permission and agreed to move along. Just asked. We sat in the bus carrying the food items and musical instruments. The bus took us and moved towards the desired place. Due to the rainy season, it was raining little by little.
Within no time the bus reached Vindhyavati. Seeing the beautiful shade of nature there, the mind woke up with a peacock dance. The gusts of soft wind started providing special joy to us. In no time the clouds dispersed.
The sun god appeared and its rays started falling on the shell garland spread far and wide. Varsati nallahs and waterfalls were creating a unique music with their sound. Shell garlands clad in green sheets were generating curiosity. The scene was very beautiful.
First we did a forest walk. We reached the octagonal mountain. After climbing several hundred stairs, I saw Ashtabhuja Devi. There was some surprise to see a beautiful lake there. At one place, water was coming from under the mountain and was gathering in a pool. That is called Sita Kund.
Its water was cool and healthy. When I looked towards the Ganges on the top of the mountain, I could see a thin line of silver. The field was visible from afar. Trees and plants and villages were visible in it.
We laid the door there near the temple. There everyone prepared the food together. After bathing in the lake, enjoyed the pleasure of eating hot. The food prepared in a clean environment was very tasty. Oh what a joyful day it was.