Chapter 1
Class 9 English
Tales of Bhola Grandpa
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. A gang of pirates were burying a
(a) large box [✔],
(b) small box [ ],
(c) large bag [ ],
(d) small bag [ ].
4. Bhola Grandpa was returning form 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
(a). When did Bhola Grandpa let out a loud wail?
Ans. When Bhola Grandpa realized that his grandson was not with him, he let out a loud wail.
(b). Where had the grandson found a cosy shelter ?
Ans. His grandson found a cosy shelter under a cow’s belly.
(c). What request did Bhola Grandpa make to the first man he saw on the mound ?
Ans. Bhola Grandpa requested the first man for some water to drink.
(d). How old was Bhola Grandpa’s wife when he died ?
Ans. Bhola Grandpa’s wife was 80 years old when he died.
EXERCISE 3
1. Why was no real treasure found under the sand dunes ?
Ans. There was no real treasure under the sand dunes because Bhola Grandpa found it in day dream during his midday sleep (nap).
2. What did the tiger do after Bhola Grandpa had climbed up the banyan tree ?
Ans. The tiger roared and circled the tree about hundred times. Then it settled down under a bush and gazed at him.
3. Why was no real treasure found under the sand dunes ?
Ans. There was no real treasure under the sand dunes because Bhola Grandpa found it in day dream during his midday sleep (nap).
Grammar in use
EXERCISE 4
a) Bulbuli said to her friend, “Will you come tomorrow?”
Ans. Bulbuli asked her friend if she would come the next day.
b) Poulami says, “I am fine”.
Ans. Poulami says that she is fine.
c) he teacher said to the students, “Keep quiet”.
Ans. The teacher advised (ordered) the students to keep quiet.
d) My mother said to me, “May your dreams come true”.
Ans. My mother wished me that my dreams might come true.
e) The students said, “Sir, please allow us to play in the field.”
Ans. The students requested the teacher politely to allow them to play in the field.
EXERCISE 5
In each of the sentences of the following passage some articles and preposition are used in an incorrect manner. Underline them and replace them with the appropriate one.
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 sea a beauty of nature.
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