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.
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:
Manner | Time | Place | Frequency |
sweetly | already | anywhere | often |
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.