In this post we have published WBBSE’s English Prose The Cat Class 10 Question Answer. This prose was written by Andrew Barton Paterson. In this post we have discussed all the questions and answers of the text. Bengali Meaning of the text have already published in our website. Link is provided below.
The Cat Class 10 Question Answer
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
Ans: (ii) unintelligent
(b) The cat cares little for anything but mice and –
(i) soup
(ii) juice
(iii) water
(iv) milk
Ans: (iv) milk
(c) One can see the cat as he really is in the –
(i) morning
(ii) night
(iii) afternoon
(iv) evening
Ans: (iv) 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 just to keep himself from dying of boredom.
(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]
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. [F]
Supporting Statement: He – or she – is an athlete.
(c) The cat takes things very easily. [T]
Supporting Statement: All day long the cat loafs about the house, take things easy and allows himself to be pestered by the attentions of the people in the house.
Unit – 2
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) howl
(iii) barks
(iv) mews
Ans: (i) 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
Ans: (i) amused
(c) The guest hands down the cat a bit of –
(i) meat
(ii) fruit
(iii) fish
(iv) vegetable
Ans: (iii) fish
5. Fill in 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 | Leg |
(c) the thing from which the cat stays at a | The guest’s boot |
6. Answer the following questions:
(a) When does the cat make an appearance to get his share of food?
Ans: When the family sits down to tea, the cat makes an appearance to get his share of food.
(b) Who is the cat particularly civil to?
Ans: The cat is particularly civil to the guest at the table.
(c) How does the cat receive the bit of fish handed down by the guest?
Ans: The cat gingerly receives the bit of fish handed down by the guest.
Unit – 3
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
Ans: (iii) backyard
(b) The cat skips to the roof of an empty –
(i) room
(ii) shade
(iii) floor
(iv) corridor
Ans: (ii) shade
(c) Exiled in a new land, the cat would have to learn new –
(i) history
(ii) manners
(iii) culture
(iv) geography
Ans: (iv) 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 they get older.
9. Fill in the chart with information from the text:
Cause | Effect |
(a) The cat has many enemies. | The cat looks keenly from side to side and move noiselessly. |
(b) The cat 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 does not like to leave his country. |
Grammar in Use
10. Split the following sentences:
(a) They postponed their visit as the programme was called off.
Ans: The programme was called off. They postponed their visit.
(b) Having fought the battle, he returned victorious.
Ans: He had fought the battle. He returned victorious.
(c) He poured some water into the glass and drank it.
Ans: He poured some water into the glass. He drank it.
(d) He was afraid lest he be proved guilty.
Ans: He might be proved guilty. He was afraid of that.
11. Join the following pairs of sentences into a single sentence:
[ভালো করে লক্ষ করো, নীচের প্রশ্নগুলিকে single sentence -এ পরিবর্তন করতে বলেছে। তাই তোমার কাছে সম্পূর্ণ অধিকার রয়েছে তুমি বাক্যগুলিকে Simple sentence বা Complex sentence বা Compound Sentence -এ joining করার]
(a) He is wise. He is brave.
Ans: (i) He is wise and brave.
(ii) He is not only wise but also brave.
(iii) Besides being wise, he is brave.
(b) My grandfather lives in a big house. The house is by the river.
Ans: (i) My grandfather lives in a big house by the river.
(ii) My grandfather lives in a big house that is by the river.
(c) I got a new book. I felt happy.
Ans: (i) Getting a new book, I felt happy.
(ii) When I got a new book, I felt happy.
(iii) I felt happy after getting a new book.
(d) Muskan is sick. She could not attend the function.
Ans: (i) Being sick, Muskan could not attend the function.
(ii) As Muskan is sick, she could not attend the function.
(iii) Muskan could not attend the function because she is sick.
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.
ABC Club
Notice
09/12/2024
Opening of a Library
All the members of our club are hereby informed that our club is going to open a library in our club next month. Every member is invited to actively join this programme by donating some books for the library. You can also contribute by donating some money instead of books. The members are earnestly requested to deposit their contribution by 25th December, 2024 so that we can make our library functional from the next year. The inauguration of the library is scheduled on 2nd January, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. All the members are requested to attend the event. For further information the undersigned may be contacted.
Sd/-
(your full name)
Secratary of
ABC Club
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