West Bengal Board Of Secondary Education Class 10 story “The Cat” Question Answer
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The Cat Class 10 Question Answer
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
Answer – unintelligent
(b) The cat cares little for anything but mice and
(i) soup
(ii) juice
(iii) water
(iv) milk
Answer – milk
(c) One can see the cat as he really is in the
(i) morning
(ii) night
(iii) afternoon
(iv) evening
Answer – 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 for an hour or two.
(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. [F]
S.S – Most people think that the cat is an unintelligent animal, fond of ease and…
(b) The cat has no athletic skills. [F]
S.S – He or she is an athlete, an acrobat and a grim fighter.
(c) The cat takes things very easily. [T]
S.S – All day long the cat loafs about the house, takes things easy..
UNIT – II Comprehension Excercises
4. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences :
(a) The cat rubs himself against the legs of the family members and noisily
(i) purrs
(ii) howls
(iii) barks
(iv) mews
Answer – purrs
(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
Answer – amused
(c) The guest hands down the cat a bit of
(i) meat
(ii) fruit
(iii) fish
(iv) vegetable
Answer – fish
5. Fill 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 –
(b) Who is the cat particularly civil to?
Answer –
(c) How does the cat receive the bit of fish handed down by the guest?
Answer –
UNIT – III Comprehension Excercises
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
Answer – backyard
(b) The cat skips to the roof of an empty
(i) room
(ii) shade
(iii) floor
(iv) corridor
Answer – shade
(c) Exiled in a new land, the cat would have to learn new
(i) history
(ii) manners
(iii) culture
(iv) geography
Answer – 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 droops his head nearly to his paws and sends across a call to his kindred.
(c) Cats go for sport to the suburban backyards as hunting grounds where they have more gallant adventure than King Arthur’s knights ever had.
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. |
Grammar in Use
10. Split the following sentences:
(a) They postponed their visit as the programme was called off.
Answer – They postponed their visit. The programme was called off.
(b) Having fought the battle, he returned victorious.
Answer – He fought the battle. He returned victorious.
(c) He poured some water into the glass and drank it.
Answer – He poured some water into the glass. He drank it.
(d) He was afraid lest he be proved guilty.
Answer – He was afraid. He might 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 by the river.
(c) I got a new book. I felt happy.
Answer – I got a new book, and I felt happy.
(d) Muskan is sick. She could not attend the function.
Answer – Muskan is sick, so she could not attend the function.
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.
Date: 20 Aug, 2024
Subject: Invitation to Donate Books for Our New Library
Dear Club Members,
We are excited to announce the opening of our club’s new library! To make this initiative successful, we invite all members to actively participate by donating books. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, or any other genre, your contribution will help us build a diverse collection that everyone can enjoy.
Please bring your donations to the club office by [Insert Deadline]. Every book will make a difference!
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Secretary, [Club Name]