Comprehension Exercises | Fable | Ralph Waldo Emerson | Class 10 | Grammar

Fable

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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”. TRUE 

S.S: And the former called the latter 'Little Prig.

(b) The squirrel is sprier than the mountain. TRUE

S.S:  And not half so spry. 

(c) The mountain can carry forests on its back. TRUE

S.S: If I cannot carry forests on my back,

3. Answer the following questions:

(a) Who had a quarrel with the squirrel?

Ans: In the poem, “Fable” by Ralph Waldo Emerson the mountain had a quarrel with the squirrel.

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

Ans: To occupy a small space, unlike the mountain is not a disgrace to the squirrel. 

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

Ans: The squirrel doesn't deny that the mountain can make a very pretty squirrel track. 

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. 

-Rabi came across his friend in the park.

(b) Tanushree cannot tolerate cruel behaviour to animals.

 -Tanushree cannot put up with cruel behaviour to animals.

 (c) His proposal was rejected.

 - 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.

 Ans: Let the door be locked. / You are told to lock the door.

 (b) Ashim knows the solution to this problem.

 Ans: The solution to this problem is known to Ashim.

(c) I had written a letter.

Ans: 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.

Royal English Education Library

Ans:                                                         

Dear Antariksh,

                     Tell me first, how are you? I hope you and your family are well enough by the grace of God. We are also in good condition.

                     Recently I took membership in a local public library, in our locality. Believe me, it is the most beautiful library I have ever seen in my life. Lots of books on different subjects, magazines, maps, gazetteers, pamphlets are there. I have come to acquire much outer knowledge besides our syllabus. I visit there regularly. I insist you take membership and visit the library on a regular basis in your local library. It will give a great shape of knowledge to you. A new world is waiting for you. Inform me later about your experience.

                   No more today, more when we will meet. Regards to your parents and lots and lots of love for you.

Yours ever,

Saptarshi.

 

এই চিঠির বাংলা মানে দেখতে এখানে ক্লিক করুন।

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 Morning Exercise

Morning Exercises

The world is very busy now and so to us. We have no time in our hands just to do our regular duties. In this scenario, we overlook our health. Similarly, health does not permit us to do our duties after a few years. Exercise is the prime thing for our good health. When it comes to exercise, the best time of the day to exercise is always the time you can do it. All are different. The "right" time depends on factors such as preferences, lifestyle and body type. There is no universal answer, but there are several benefits of morning exercise. The followings are the benefits of morning exercise:

1. Fewer distractions

2. Beat the heat

3. Healthier food choices

4. Increased alertness

5. More overall energy

6. Better focus

7. Better mood

8. Support weight loss

9. Appetite control

10. Increased overall activity

11. Blood glucose control

12. Blood pressure management

13. Improved sleep

এই প্যারাগ্রাফ এর বাংলা মানে দেখতে এখানে ক্লিক করুন।

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