A Day in the Zoo Question Answer – Class 9 English Chapter 4 Solution

West Bengal Board Class 9 English Book Chapter 4 Solution – We have provided below the WB Bengali Medium Board Class 9 English Chapter 4 A Day in the Zoo Question Answer and Exercise Solution of Model Activity. You can download the Solved Question Answer of the Class 9 TextBook Bliss Chapter 4 Solution from the article below in PDF format.

A Day in the Zoo - Class 9 English - Chapter 4 Solution west bengal board

Exercise 1 Solution

Tick the correct answer from the given alternatives:

1. The average day in a zoo begins just before

(a) dusk

(b) dawn

(c) afternoon

(d) evening

Answer: (b) dawn

2. The birds searching the dewy grass on the lawn were

(a) peahens

(b) peacocks

(c) robins

(d) thrushes

Answer: (a) peahens

3. Stephen with a broom is his hand was guarding over the

(a) bears

(b) gorilla

(c) apes

(d) armadillo

Answer: (c) apes

4. The name of the black Celebes ape was

(a) Etam

(b) Jeremy

(c) Mike

(d) Stephen

Answer: (a) Etam

5. The reptiles dozed in the temperature of

(a) sixty degrees

(b) seventy degrees

(c) eighty degrees

(d) ninety degrees

Answer: (c) eighty degrees

Exercise 2 Solution

Answer the following questions within fifteen words:

(1) How does the sky as one is awakened by the birdsong ?

Answer: There’s a touch of yellow in the sky.

(2) How do the parrots and parakeets salute the people?

Answer: When greeting people, parakeets and parrots produce a considerable amount of loud noises.

(3) What do all the animals do at the start of a new day?

Answer: Animals move around quickly and busily in their cages.

(4) As the light faded, where does the robin fly off to ?

Answer: The robin goes to sleep in the mimosa tree.

Exercise 3 Solution

(1) What work Jeremy and Mike do in the gorillas cages?

Answer: Mike and Jeremy clean the floor and spread new white sawdust.

(2) Describe the state of the frog and snakes  in the reptile house.

Answer: Frogs and snakes stay calm in their 60-degree house.

(3) What would one see and hear while lying in bed at night?

Answer: Someone would notice the moon moving away from the tree shadows and hear lions coughing.

Exercise 4 Solution

Classify the underlined adverbs according to their functions in the chart given below:

(a) I have already done the job.

(b) Bappa can go anywhere for his work.

(c) Puja often comes to my place.

(d) Nargis sings sweetly.

Functions of adverbs:

Answer:

MannerTimePlaceFrequency
sweetlyalreadyanywhereoften

Exercise 5 Solution

Underline the clauses in the following sentences and state what kind of clauses they are:

(a) As he was not there, I spoke to his brother.

Answer: As he was not there (Adverbial Clause)

(b) The house where Nazrul was born is in Churulia.

Answer: where Nazrul was born (Adverbial Clause)

(c) She said that she would return soon.

Answer: that she would return soon (Noun Clause)

(d) Have you read the book which you borrowed from me?

Answer: which you borrowed from me (Adjective Clause)

Exercise 6 Solution

Identify the following sentences as simple, complex or compound sentences:

(i) He is too tired to walk alone.

Answer: Simple sentence

(ii) I have a friend who lives in Mumbai.

Answer: Complex sentence

(iii) Priyam wrote a letter but he got no reply.

Answer: Compound sentence

(iv) Being ill, I could not attend school.

Answer: Simple sentence

(v) She told me that she would enter a house which is believed to be haunted.

Answer: Complex sentence

(vi) The sun shines brightly and the flowers bloom.

Answer: Compound sentence

Exercise 7 Solution

Write a letter to the Headmaster/Headmistress of your school within 100 words seeking leave for three day to visit your ailing grandmother.

Answer:

To,
The Headmaster/Headmistress,
Jadabpalli high school,
Coochbehar, West Bengal

Sub: Leave of absence

Respected Sir/Madam,

I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to request a three-day leave from school from 10/03/2023 to 12/03/2023 due to the critical illness of my grandmother. Her condition has deteriorated, and my family and I need to be by her side during this challenging time.

I understand the importance of regular attendance but kindly request your understanding and approval for this short absence. I will ensure that I catch up on missed lessons promptly upon my return.

Thank you for your consideration and understanding.

Yours sincerely,
Sumit Guha
Class – IX, Roll No – 28

Exercise 8 Solution

Write a letter to your friend within 100 words narrating your experience of visiting a Wild Life Sanctuary.

Answer:

Dear Subhas

I hope you’re well. I wanted to share my incredible experience visiting a Wildlife Sanctuary recently. It was nothing short of awe-inspiring. As soon as I entered, I was greeted by the lush greenery and the vibrant calls of various birds. I saw majestic elephants, graceful deer, and even a few elusive leopards from a safe distance. The highlight was witnessing a tiger in its natural habitat, a moment I’ll never forget.

The dedication of the sanctuary staff to preserving these animals and their habitats left a lasting impression on me. It’s a must-visit for any nature enthusiast. Can’t wait to hear your stories when we catch up!

Take care,
Priya.

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