Class 10 English Lesson 06 Sea Fever Comprehension Exercise Question Answer
দশম শ্রেণীর ইংরেজির দ্বিতীয় পাঠ “ সি ফিবার জন মাসেফিল্ড এর রচিত পাঠের বোধগম্যতা যাচাই প্রশ্নোত্তর।” শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। এর “পাঠ ০৬” বোধগম্যতা যাচাই প্রশ্নোত্তর রয়েছে। এই অংশ শিক্ষার্থীদের আগের শ্রেণির ধারণাগুলো পুনরায় ঝালিয়ে নিতে সাহায্য করে। ধাপে ধাপে সমাধানের মাধ্যমে তারা সহজে বুঝতে পারে কিভাবে সমস্যার সমাধান করতে হয়। এই অনুশীলনগুলো যুক্তি ও বিশ্লেষণ ক্ষমতা বাড়ায় এবং ভবিষ্যতের ইংরেজি অধ্যয়নের ভিত্তি শক্ত করে। এই ব্লগে আমরা “পাঠ ০৬”-এর সব প্রশ্নের সহজ, স্পষ্ট ও ব্যাখ্যাসহ সমাধান তুলে ধরেছি যাতে শিক্ষার্থীরা সহজে শিখতে পারে।
Comprehensive Excercises
1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The poet asks for a sail the colour of which would be —
Explanation: In the poem “Sea Fever” by John Masefield, the poet wishes for a white sail to move across the sea driven by the wind.
(b) While going down to the sea, the poet wants to hear the crying of —
Explanation: In the poem “Sea Fever” by John Masefield, the poet wishes to hear the crying of the wild seagulls as he sails on the sea.
(c) The wind on the sea is like a whetted —
Explanation: The poet compares the sharp wind on the sea to a whetted knife, highlighting its cutting and piercing nature.
2. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/phrases/words in support of your answer:
(a) To steer the ship the poet needs the moon.
Supporting statement: “And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.”
(b) The call of the running tide is wild and clear.
Supporting statement: “And the call of the running tide is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied.”
(c) The poet is going out to the sea for the first time.
Supporting statement: The poet expresses a longing to return to the sea again, showing he has been there before.
3. Answer the following questions:
(a) During what time of the day does the poet wish to go down to the seas?
(b) What kind of day does the poet prefer for sailing?
(c) What does the poet prefer to hear from a fellow rover?
Grammar in Use
4. Do as directed:
(a) What a shocking sight! (change into an assertive sentence)
(b) I am sure of his success. (change into a complex sentence)
(c) Snigdha is not only wise but also brave. (change into a simple sentence)
Writing Activities
5. Write a summary of the following passage (within 150 words):
Egyptian kings are called Pharaohs. Tutankhamun was an Egyptian king who ruled between 1332–1323 BC. Tutankhamun was very young when he became the king. He was only ten years old when he ascended the throne. He was the son of Akhenaten who was also a Pharaoh. As the king, Tutankhamun undertook many building projects. These building projects were centered around Thebes and Karnak. Tutankhamun built many temples and monuments. At that time many temples were in ruins. Tutankhamun ordered them to be rebuilt.
Tutankhamun had various physical disabilities. He suffered from ill health for a long period in his life. Tutankhamun required the support of a cane to walk because of his physical disabilities.
In ancient Egypt, the body of a Pharaoh was preserved after his death. This preserved body was known as the mummy. The preserved body of Tutankhamun was discovered by Howard Carter, an Englishman. He discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. The tomb was nearly intact when it was discovered. The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb attracted wide interest all over the world. The discovery sparked an interest in ancient Egypt.
Writing Activities
6. Write a newspaper report (within 100 words) on the incident of burglary in a flat in Kolkata using the following points:
Points: date and place — time — occupants of the house — number of robbers — list of articles stolen — police investigation
BURGLARY IN A KOLKATA FLAT
By a Staff Reporter
Kolkata, October 21: A daring burglary took place last night at a flat in Lake Town, Kolkata. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. when the occupants, Mr. and Mrs. Dutta, were asleep. According to reports, three masked robbers broke into the flat by forcing open the back door. They stole valuable items, including gold ornaments, cash worth ₹50,000, and a laptop. The family woke up to find the rooms ransacked. A complaint has been lodged with the local police station. The police have started an investigation and are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the culprits.
