In this post we have published WBBSE’s English Poem Sea Fever Class 10 Question Answer. This prose was written by John Masefield. 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.
Sea Fever Class 10 Question Answer
1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The poet asks for a sail the colour of which would be –
(i) blue
(ii) grey
(iii) black
(iv) white
Ans: (iv) white
(b) While going down to the sea, the poet wants to hear the crying of –
(i) seagulls
(ii) cuckoos
(iii) eagles
(iv) swallows
Ans: (i) seagulls
(c) The wind on the sea is like a whetted –
(i) sword
(ii) axe
(iii) knife
(iv) spear
Ans: (iii) knife
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. [F]
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. [T]
Supporting Statement: For 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. [F]
Supporting Statement: I must go down to the seas again.
3. Answer the following questions:
(a) During what time of the day does the poet wish to go down to the seas?
Ans: The poet wishes to go down to the seas at dawn when there will be grey mist on the sea’s face.
(b) What kind of day does the poet prefer for sailing?
Ans: The poet prefers a windy day with flying clouds for sailing.
(c) What does the poet prefer to hear from a fellow rover?
Ans: The poet prefers to hear a merry yarn from a fellow rover.
Grammar in Use
4. Do as directed:
(a) What a shocking sight! (change into an assertive sentence)
Ans: It is a very shocking sight.
(b) I am sure of his success. (change into a complex sentence)
Ans: I am sure that he will succeed.
(c) Snigdha is not only wise but also brave. (change into a simple sentence)
Ans: Snigdha is wise as well as brave.
Writing Activities
5. Write a summary of the following passage (within 100 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.
Summary:
Tutankhamun was a young Egyptian king who ruled at the tender age of ten. He was the son of the Pharaoh Akhenaten. Tutankhamun had health problems and needed a cane to walk. During his rule, he worked hard to rebuild many ruined temples in Thebes and Karnak. After his death his body was preserved as a mummy. In 1922 an Englishman named Howard Carter discovered his nearly intact tomb. The discovery made people around the world very interested in ancient Egypt.
6. Write a newspaper report (within 100 words) on the incident of burglary in a flat in kolkata using the following points:
[date and place – time – occupants of the house – number of robbers – list of articles stolen – police investigation]
A Daring Burglary in Bidhannagar
– By staff Reporter
Bidhannagar, Kolkata, May 9, 2024: A daring burglary took place in a flat in Bidhannagar, Kolkata yesterday at midnight. The incident occurred at around 2:00 a.m. when the inmates of the flat were asleep. According to Mr. Gupta, the owner of the flat, about seven dacoits forcibly entered into the flat after breaking the glass window pane. They looted ornaments worth 5 lakhs rupees and cash about 25000/- from the locker. They also seized their cell-phones. The police of Bidhannagar arrived within half an hour after informing them. They investigated the case and interrogated the family members.
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