West Bengal Board The Cat Question Answer Class 10 Lesson 7 | Activity Solution
The Cat
Comprehension Exercises
1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) Most people think that the cat is
(i) wise
(ii) unintelligent
(iii) clever
(iv) intelligent
(b) The cat cares little for anything but mice and
(i) soup
(ii) juice
(iii) water
(iv) milk
(c) One can see the cat as he really is in the
(i) morning
(ii) night
(iii) afternoon
(iv) evening
2. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(a) The cat really has more character than most human beings.
(b) The cat sometimes watches a mouse-hole.
(c) All day long the cat allows himself to be pestered by the attentions of the people in the house.
3. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/ phrases/ words in support of your answer:
(a) The cat is not fond of ease. [False]
Supporting Statement -Most people think that the cat is an unintelligent animal, fond of ease and caring little for anything but mice and milk
(b) The cat has no athletic skills. [False]
Supporting Statement -He or she is an athlete an acrobat and a grim fighter.
(c) The cat takes things very easily. [True]
Supporting Statement -All day long the cat loafs about the house, takes things easy and allows him to be pestered by the attentions of the people in the house.
4. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The cat rubs himself against the legs of the family members and
(i) purrs
(ii) howls
(iii) barks
(iv) mews
(b) with tears of rage and pain in his eyes, the guest affects to be very much
(i) amused
(ii) annoyed
(iii) unhappy
(iv) upset
(c) The guest hands down the cat a bit of
(i) meat
(ii) fruit
(iii) fish
(iv) vegetable
5. fill in the chart with information from the text:
| (a) the guest calls the cat | “Poor pussy! Poor pussy!” |
| (b) part of the guest’s body that the cat rakes | leg |
| (c) the things from which the cat stays at a safe distance | The guest’s boot |
6. Answer the following questions:
(a) When does the cat make an appearance to get his share of food?
Answer - When the family sits down to tea, the cat puts in an appearance to get his share.
(b) Who is the cat particularly civil to?
Answer - If there is a guest at the table the cat is particularly civil to him.
(c) How does the cat receive the bit of fish handed down by the guest?
Answer - The cat gingerly receives it, with a look in the eyes of the guest.
7. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The cat saunters down his own
(i) courtyard
(ii) front yard
(iii) backyard
(iv) shipyard
(b) The cat skips to the roof of an empty
(i) room
(ii) shade
(iii) floor
(iv) corridor
(c) Exiled in a new land, the cat would have to learn new
(i) history
(ii) manners
(iii) culture
(iv) geography
8. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(a) When the family gathers round the fire, the cat casually goes out of the room.
(b) The cat droop his head nearly to his paws and sends a call to his kindred.
(c) Cats go for sport to the suburban backyards as they get older.
9. Fill in the information from the text:
| Cause | Effect |
| (a) The cat has many enemies. | He looks keenly from side to side and moves noiselessly. |
| (b) He wants to see if every muscle is in full working order. | The cat stretches himself a few time. |
| (c) The cat knows his friends and every landmark. | The cat doesn’t like to leave his country and the land. |
The Cat Question Answer
Grammar in Use
10. Split the following sentences:
(a) They postponed their visit as the programme was called off.
Answer - (i) The programme was called off. (ii) They postponed their visit.
(b) Having fought the battle, he returned victorious.
Answer - (i) He fought the battle. (ii) He returned victorious.
(c) He poured some water into the glass and drank it.
Answer - (i) He poured some water into the glass. (ii) He drank the water.
(d) He was afraid lest he be proved guilty.
Answer - (i) He was afraid. (ii) He was afraid to be proved guilty.
11. Join the following pairs of sentences into a single sentence:
(a) He is wise. He is brave.
Answer - He is wise and brave.
(b) My grandfather lives in a big house. The house is by the river.
Answer - My grandfather lives in a big house that is by the river.
(c) I got a new book. I felt happy.
Answer - I felt happy because I got a new book.
(d) Muskan is sick. She could not attend the function.
Answer - Muskan could not attend the function because he was sick.
Writing Activity
12. Suppose you are the Secretary of a club which has decided to open a library.
Write a notice (within 100 words) to the members of your club inviting them to actively join this programme by donating books for the library.
BBD Self-Help Club
Notice
November 28, 2020
This is to inform that the “Jiban Self-Help Club” is going to open a Library for its members on 1st January, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at the Community Centre. The inauguration will be done by the BDO of our area. The people of this area are invited to actively join this programme by donating books for the library. All the members are also invited to attend the opening ceremony and requested to donate money voluntarily as much as they can. The members are requested to donate some books for the library may be started as early as possible. For any further inquiry, you may contact the undersigned.
Secretary
BBD Self-Help Club
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