Class 10 English Lesson 03 The Passing Away of Bapu Activity Question Answer
দশম শ্রেণীর ইংরেজি Lesson 03 – The Passing Away of Bapu অধ্যায়টি ভাষা শিক্ষা ও চরিত্র গঠন—উভয় দিক থেকেই অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। এই পাঠের Activity Question Answer অংশ শিক্ষার্থীদের পাঠ-বোঝার ক্ষমতা, বিশ্লেষণ দক্ষতা এবং সঠিকভাবে উত্তর লেখার কৌশল উন্নত করতে সাহায্য করে। এখানে প্রতিটি প্রশ্নের উত্তর সহজ ভাষায়, স্পষ্ট ব্যাখ্যাসহ দেওয়া হয়েছে, যাতে শিক্ষার্থীরা বিনা জটিলতায় পাঠটি আয়ত্ত করতে পারে এবং পরীক্ষায় আত্মবিশ্বাসের সঙ্গে লিখতে সক্ষম হয়।
Lesson 03
MCQ Mode
Unit-1
Comprehension Exercises
1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) Gandhiji had been shot on his way to —
the Birla House
the author’s house
a prayer meeting
a family gathering
C. Gandhiji had been shot on his way to — a prayer meeting.
(b) The author came to know of Gandhiji’s death by —
a letter
a telephone call
a telegram
a public broadcast
B. The author came to know of Gandhiji’s death by — a telephone call.
(c) When one is faced with the shock of a loved one’s death, one —
whimpers
laughs
claps
shouts
A. When one is faced with the shock of a loved one’s death, one — whimpers.
2. Fill in the chart with information from the text:
উত্তরঃ
| Points | Information |
|---|---|
| (a) Date on which Gandhiji was shot dead | 30th January, 1948 |
| (b) Place where Gandhiji breathed his last | At the Birla House |
| (c) Information given by the broadcast | Bapu was no more |
3. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/ phrases/words in support of your answer:
(a) The author received an urgent telephone call in the morning.
True
False
B. False
Supporting statement: “I was having tea at home on the evening of 30th January, 1948, when I was called to Birla House by an urgent telephone.”
Supporting statement: “I was having tea at home on the evening of 30th January, 1948, when I was called to Birla House by an urgent telephone.”
(b) People attempted to break into the Birla House.
True
False
A. True
Supporting statement: “They jostled one another in a stampede to break into the house.”
Supporting statement: “They jostled one another in a stampede to break into the house.”
(c) The news of Gandhiji’s death did not shock the people.
True
False
B. False
Supporting statement: “It was the question in many of our hearts as we sat, still shocked and unbelieving.”
Supporting statement: “It was the question in many of our hearts as we sat, still shocked and unbelieving.”
Unit-2
Comprehension exercises
4. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) Gandhiji’s funeral was to take place —
on the day of his death
two days after his death
one day after his death
a week after his death
C. Gandhiji’s funeral was to take place — one day after his death.
(b) Padmasi was Mrs. Naidu’s —
niece
sister
friend
daughter
D. Padmasi was Mrs. Naidu’s — daughter.
(c) While walking, Bapu used to carry in his hand a/an —
flag
staff
umbrella
cane
B. While walking, Bapu used to carry in his hand a — staff.
5. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(a) Thousands of people wept, trying —
to hold Bapu’s hand
to touch Bapu’s feet
to see Bapu’s face
to follow Bapu’s path
B. Thousands of people wept, trying — to touch Bapu’s feet.
(b) The author was among people for whom walking —
was just an exercise
with Bapu had a special meaning
was a daily habit
was part of their work
B. The author was among people for whom walking — with Bapu had a special meaning.
(c) To walk is to —
move fast
make slow progress
stop moving
change direction
B. To walk is to — make slow progress.
6. Fill in the chart with information from the text:
উত্তরঃ
| Statement | Reason |
|---|---|
| (a) It was impossible to move. | There was a thick crowd and thousands of people were trying to touch Bapu’s feet. |
| (b) Padmasi declared that they would walk with Gandhiji in the funeral procession. | It was the last opportunity for them to walk with Bapu’s funeral procession. |
| (c) To walk was often the only way open to the average Indian. | Walking required no vehicle except one’s own body and cost one nothing but one’s energy. |
Unit-3
Comprehension exercises
7. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) Gandhiji’s ashes were taken to —
Ahmedabad
Allahabad
Delhi
Benaras
B. Gandhiji’s ashes were taken to — Allahabad.
(b) A huge crowd had gathered by the —
Ganges
Yamuna
Brahmaputra
Narmada
A. A huge crowd had gathered by the — Ganges.
(c) Gandhiji awakened people to one another’s —
indifference
jealousy
suffering
greed
C. Gandhiji awakened people to one another’s — suffering.
8. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(a) People on the special train
উত্তরঃ
People on the special train sang bhajans.
People on the special train sang bhajans.
(b) The author felt she had grown up within
উত্তরঃ
The author felt she had grown up within a magic circle.
The author felt she had grown up within a magic circle.
(c) Bapu had passed away but
উত্তরঃ
Bapu had passed away but his India would continue to live in his children.
Bapu had passed away but his India would continue to live in his children.
9. Fill in the chart with information from the text:
উত্তরঃ
| Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
| (a) People could feel Gandhiji’s presence amid the flowers and the songs. | People did not weep anymore. |
| (b) The magic circle vanished. | The narrator felt unprotected. |
| (c) The narrator’s values were not so weak. | The author felt that she wouldn’t lose courage so easily. |
10. Join the following pairs of sentences into single sentences as directed:
(a) I saw a snake. I ran away. (use participle)
উত্তরঃ
Seeing a snake I ran away.
Seeing a snake I ran away.
(b) He learns music. He listens to the chords. (use preposition with gerund)
উত্তরঃ
By listening to the chords he learns music.
By listening to the chords he learns music.
(c) Gold is a precious metal. It is used to make ornaments. (use noun in apposition)
উত্তরঃ
Gold, a precious metal, is used to make ornaments.
Gold, a precious metal, is used to make ornaments.
(d) Ramu has some money. He can buy books. (use infinitive)
উত্তরঃ
Ramu has some money to buy books.
Ramu has some money to buy books.
(e) The sky was cloudy. We postponed our journey. (use nominative absolute)
উত্তরঃ
The sky being cloudy, we postponed our journey.
The sky being cloudy, we postponed our journey.
(f) The boy wrote the answer. The answer was incorrect. (use adverbial phrase)
উত্তরঃ
The boy wrote the answer incorrectly.
The boy wrote the answer incorrectly.
11. Join the following pairs of sentences into single compound sentences as directed:
(a) The old man is unwell. He cannot go out. (use Illative conjunction)
উত্তরঃ
The old man is unwell, so/therefore he cannot go out.
The old man is unwell, so/therefore he cannot go out.
(b) He is honest. He is humble. (use cumulative conjunction)
উত্তরঃ
He is both honest and humble.
He is both honest and humble.
(c) Sonali cannot write poetry. She keeps on trying. (use adversative conjunction)
উত্তরঃ
Sonali cannot write poetry, yet she keeps on trying.
Sonali cannot write poetry, yet she keeps on trying.
(d) Study hard. You will not pass the examination. (use alternative conjunction)
উত্তরঃ
Study hard or/otherwise you will not pass the examination.
Study hard or/otherwise you will not pass the examination.
12. Join the following pairs of sentences into single complex sentences as directed:
(a) Rabindranath Tagore is a famous poet. He won the Nobel Prize. (use adjective clause)
উত্তরঃ
Rabindranath Tagore is a famous poet who won the Nobel Prize.
Rabindranath Tagore is a famous poet who won the Nobel Prize.
(b) He returned home. Everyone in the family had fallen asleep. (use adverb clause)
উত্তরঃ
Everyone in the family had fallen asleep when he returned home.
Everyone in the family had fallen asleep when he returned home.
(c) The sun rises in the east. Everyone knows it. (use noun clause)
উত্তরঃ
Everyone knows that the sun rises in the East.
Everyone knows that the sun rises in the East.
13. Join the following pairs of sentences into single sentences as directed:
(a) It rained hard. The roads were not flooded. (compound sentence)
উত্তরঃ
It rained hard but the roads were not flooded.
It rained hard but the roads were not flooded.
(b) He completed his work. He took rest. (simple sentence)
উত্তরঃ
After completing his work he took rest.
After completing his work he took rest.
(c) Rahul is a great singer. He can sing different kinds of songs. (complex sentence)
উত্তরঃ
As Rahul is a great singer, he can sing different kinds of songs.
As Rahul is a great singer, he can sing different kinds of songs.
(d) The time of departure of the train has changed. Alia knew it. (complex sentence)
উত্তরঃ
Alia knew that the time of departure of the train had changed.
Alia knew that the time of departure of the train had changed.
(e) I do not watch television. I do not listen to the radio. (compound sentence)
উত্তরঃ
I neither watch television nor listen to the radio.
I neither watch television nor listen to the radio.
(f) The child was short. The child could not pick the guava from the tree. (simple sentence)
উত্তরঃ
Being short the child could not pick the guava from the tree.
Being short the child could not pick the guava from the tree.
14. Split the following into two sentences:
(a) It rained and I could not leave my room.
উত্তরঃ
(i) It rained.
(ii) I could not leave my room.
(i) It rained.
(ii) I could not leave my room.
(b) He thought that he could win the race.
উত্তরঃ
(i) He could win the race.
(ii) He thought it.
(i) He could win the race.
(ii) He thought it.
(c) Having been informed of the trouble, the Principal left for home.
উত্তরঃ
(i) The Principal was informed of the trouble.
(ii) He left for home.
(i) The Principal was informed of the trouble.
(ii) He left for home.
(d) Nasir, who was the captain of the team, scored a century.
উত্তরঃ
(i) Nasir was the captain of the team.
(ii) He scored a century.
(i) Nasir was the captain of the team.
(ii) He scored a century.
Writing activities
15. Write a biography of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (within 100 words) based on the hints given below:
উত্তরঃ
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was one of the most respected leaders of India’s freedom movement. He was born on 11 November 1888. From a young age, he loved writing and composed poetry in Urdu. He worked as a journalist and fearlessly raised his voice against British rule. Azad strongly believed in Gandhiji’s principles and supported the struggle for independence. He wrote several important books like India Wins Freedom and Ghubar-e-Khatir. After independence, he became the first Education Minister of India. His birthday is celebrated as National Education Day. He passed away on 22 February 1958.
16. Use the following flow-chart to write a paragraph (within 100 words) on how a building is constructed:
উত্তরঃ
Building Construction
A building is constructed through several stages. First, the architect prepares a plan for the building. This plan is then approved by the Corporation or Municipal Authorities. After approval, masons and labourers are employed for construction. Building materials such as bricks, cement, and sand are gathered. The construction work then begins, followed by the fitting of doors and windows. The walls are plastered, and electric wiring and water connections are installed. In the final stage, the building is painted and made ready for living.
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আমাদের লক্ষ্য সবসময় শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য সঠিক ও নির্ভুল তথ্য প্রদান করা। তবুও অনিচ্ছাকৃতভাবে কোনো ভুল হয়ে গেলে, আমরা চাই সেটি যেন দ্রুত সংশোধন করা হয়।
যদি উপরের পোস্টটিতে কোনো ভুল বা অসঙ্গতি খুঁজে পান, অনুগ্রহ করে মন্তব্যে জানাবেন। আপনার সহযোগিতা আমাদের জন্য অমূল্য — কারণ আমরা চাই না কোনো শিক্ষার্থী ভুল শিখুক।
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