Class 10 English Lesson 07 The Cat Comprehension Exercise Question Answer
দশম শ্রেণীর ইংরেজির দ্বিতীয় পাঠ “ দ্য ক্যাট অ্যান্ড্রু বার্টন প্যাটারসন এর রচিত পাঠের বোধগম্যতা যাচাই প্রশ্নোত্তর।” শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। এর “পাঠ ০৭” 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 ০৭”-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) Most people think that the cat is —
Explanation: Most people wrongly believe that the cat is unintelligent because it appears lazy and indifferent during the day.
(b) The cat cares little for anything but mice and —
Explanation: The cat is mostly interested in mice and milk, showing its simple yet self-satisfied nature.
(c) One can see the cat as he really is in the —
Explanation: The poem suggests that one can truly see the cat as he is during the night.
2. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(a) The cat really has more character than _______________
(b) The cat sometimes watches ________________
(c) All day long the cat allows himself to be ________________
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.
Supporting statement: Most people think that the cat is an unintelligent animal, fond of ease and caring little for anything but mice and milk.
(b) The cat has no athletic skills.
Supporting statement: He or she is an athlete, an acrobat and a grim fighter.
(c) The cat takes things very easily.
Supporting statement: All day long the cat loafs about the house, takes things easy and allows himself to be pestered by the attentions of the people in the house.
4. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The cat rubs himself against the legs of the family members and noisily
Explanation: The text states that when the family sits down to tea, the cat appears, rubs himself against their legs, and purrs noisily.
(b) With tears of rage and pain in his eyes, the guest affects to be very much
Explanation: Although the guest is actually angry and in pain, he pretends (“affects”) to be amused so that he doesn’t offend the family.
(c) The guest hands down the cat a bit of
Explanation: The text states that the guest sorts out a bit of fish from his plate and hands it down to the cat.
5. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| (a) The guest calls the cat | “Poor pussy! poor pussy!” |
| (b) Part of the guest’s body that the cat rakes | The guest’s leg |
| (c) The thing 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?
(b) Who is the cat particularly civil to?
(c) How does the cat receive the bit of fish handed down by the guest?
7. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The cat saunters down his own
Explanation: The text states that the cat “saunters down his own backyard” before beginning his nightly adventures.
(b) The cat skips to the roof of an empty
Explanation: The text states that the cat “skips to the roof of an empty shed” during his nightly adventure.
(c) Exiled in a new land, the cat would have to learn new
Explanation: The text states that in a strange land, the cat “would have to learn a new geography” before adapting to the new place.
8. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(a) When the family gathers round the fire, the cat ______________
(b) The cat droops his head nearly to his paws and _______________
(c) Cats go for sport to the suburban backyards as _______________
9. Fill the chart with 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 times. |
| (c) The cat knows his friends and every landmark. | The cat doesn’t like to leave his country and the land. |
10. Split the following sentence:
(a) They postponed their visit as the programme was called off.
(b) Having fought the battle, he returned victorious.
(c) He poured some water into the glass and drank it.
(d) He was afraid lest he be proved guilty.
11. Join the following pairs of sentences into a single sentences:
(a) He is wise. He is brave.
(b) My grandfather lives in a big house. The house is by the river.
(c) I got a new book. I felt happy.
(d) Muskan is sick. She could not attend the function.
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:
NOTICE
Opening of New Club Library – Book Donation Programme
Sunrise Youth Cultural Club
Date: 17 November 2025
This is to inform all members that Sunrise Youth Cultural Club has decided to establish a Community Library to promote reading habits and knowledge-sharing. To support this noble initiative, members are requested to donate books—novels, storybooks, textbooks, biographies, or any other useful reading material in good condition.
Books can be submitted at the Club Office between 4 PM and 7 PM from Monday to Saturday. Your active participation will help us build a rich and resourceful library for everyone.
Secretary
Sunrise Youth Cultural Club
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।
মনে রাখবেন: আপনার দেওয়া ছোট্ট একটি মন্তব্য অনেকের শেখার পথ সঠিক রাখতে সাহায্য করবে।
