“Fable” is a lesson of Textbook “Bliss” approved by West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for Students of Class 10. Here all the Activity Questions are done by teachers.
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
Answer: The quarrel was between the mountain and the – squirrel.
(b) Bun has no doubt that the mountain is
(i) small
(ii) big
(iii) noble
(iv) kind
Answer: Bun has no doubt that the mountain is – big.
(c) Unlike a mountain, a squirrel can crack a
(i) nut
(ii) joke
(iii) stone
(iv) lock
Answer: Unlike a mountain, a squirrel can crack a – nut.
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”.
Supporting statement : ________________________________________
Answer: The mountain called the squirrel “Little Bun”. [False]
Supporting statement: And the former called the letter “Little prig”.
(b) The squirrel is sprier than the mountain.
Supporting statement: : ________________________________________
Answer: The squirrel is sprier than the mountain. [True]
Supporting statement: “And not half so spray”.
(c) The mountain can carry forests on its back.
Supporting statement: : ________________________________________
Answer: The mountain can carry forests on its back. [True]
Supporting statement: “ If I can not 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: To occupy her 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 very pretty squirrel track.
Fable : 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:
(a) Rabi met his friend in the park.
Answer: Rabi came across his friend in the park.
(b) Tanushree cannot tolerate cruel behaviour to animals.
Answer: Tanushree cannot put up with cruel behaviour to animals.
(c) His proposal was rejected.
Answer: His proposal was 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 is known by Ashim to this problem.
(c) I had written a letter.
Answer: A letter had been written by me.
Fable : 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.
Answer:
Subhankar Debnath
Tufanganj
12 January,2024
Dear Tushar,
It has been a long time since I wrote to you. How are you? I am doing well and hope the same for you too. Today I am writing to you with a recommendation to visit your nearby public library. As students, we get benefits from all the resources and the space that the library offers.
One of the best parts of the public library is that it provides a wealth of resources for personal development and growth. Beyond education, the library also increases awareness about social, political, environmental and other issues by hosting talks and screening on important topics. Attending these programs keeps you engaged with current events and helps you in exposing yourself to new perspectives.
Wishing you the best,
Subhankar
Tushar Talukdar
℅ Mahesh Talukdar
Cooch Behar
736101
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
Answer:
Benefits of early morning exercises
Early morning exercise is a habit that should be instilled in a person from childhood. With the development of new advanced technology, we have made our lives more luxurious, but we don’t pay attention to our health.
Early morning exercise plays a vital role in keeping our body fit and healthy. Early morning exercise can help us in different ways.
In the early hours of the day air is fresh and pure and free from pollution. We can breathe fresh air that soothes our body and mind. Morning exercises keep our body fit even throughout the day. It helps us to remain free from the hard tension of the day time. At the same time, such an exercise, healthy and enjoyable, costs nothing to one who enjoys it. Early morning is the best time for exercise. Here is an old man saying, ” Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”