West Bengal Board Class 9 English Chapter 9 The North Ship Solution – Read the WB Board English Medium Text Book Bliss Class 9 Chapter 9 Exercise Solution & Model Activity Question Answers.
Tick the correct answer from the given alternatives:
(1) The number of ships sailing by were
(a) three
(b) two
(c) five
(d) four
Answer: (a) three
(2) The wind carried the first ship to a
(a) big country
(b) small country
(c) rich country
(d) distant country
Answer: (c) rich country
(3) The second ship turned towards the
(a) west
(b) north
(c) south
(d) east
Answer: (d) east
(4) The decks of the third ship shone
(a) brightly
(b) frostily
(c) clearly
(d) dimly
Answer: (b) frostily
(5) The northern sky rose over the
(a) unfruitful sea
(b) kind sea
(c) stormy sea
(d) calm sea
Answer: (a) unfruitful sea
(6) The third ship was rigged for a
(a) long journey
(b) short journey
(c) slow journey
(d) quick journey
Answer: (a) long journey
Exercise 2 Solution
Answer the following questions within twenty-five words:
(a) What did wind do to the second ship?
Answer: As the second ship embarked on its voyage, the wind pursued it relentlessly, akin to a savage predator, keeping the vessel captive and preventing it from sailing any farther.
(b) give any two points difference between he journey of the third ship and the other two ships.
Answer: Unlike the other two ships, the third one encountered neither favorable nor unfavorable winds. Instead, it made a fiery and dramatic start.
Exercise 3 Solution
Replace the underlined words with suitable phrasal given in the list below. Change the form if necessary. There are two extra phrasal verbs.
(a) The child resembles his grandfather.
Answer: The child takes after his grandfather.
(b) They published a magazine recently.
Answer: They brought out a magazine recently.
(c) My mother taught me not to disrespect anyone.
Answer: My mother taught me not to look down upon anyone.
(d) We should abolish bad habits.
Answer: We should give up bad habits.
(e) A new university was built at Coochbehar.
Answer: A new university was set up at Coochbehar.
Phrasal verbs: bring out, set up, put up, run after, give up, look down upon, take after
Exercise 4 Solution
Do as directed:
(a) The man was so weak that he could not walk. ( rewrite using ‘too’)
Answer: The man was too weak to walk.
(b) Titir is one of the most intelligent girls in the class. (rewrite using the positive degree of the underlined adjective)
Answer: Very few girls are as intelligent as Titir in the class.
(c) As soon as he reached home, it started heavily. (Change into a negative sentence)
Answer: No sooner had he reached home than it started heavily.
(d) Why cry over split milk? ( Change into an assertive sentences)
Answer: Don’t cry over split milk.
(e) Blood is thicker than water. (Change into an interrogative sentence)
Answer: Is blood not thicker than water?
(f) He told a lie intentionally. (Rewrite using the noun form of ‘intentionally’)
Answer: It was his intention to tell a lie.
(g) Run fast or you will be late. ( Change into a complex sentence)
Answer: If you don’t run fast, you will be late.
(h) The reporter made the news public. (Rewrite using the verb form of ‘public’)
Answer: The reporter publicized the news.
Exercise 5 Solution
Write a newspaper report within 100 words on the effect of a devastating flood in your district based on the following hints:
Midnapore district – month of July – heavy rainfall – rivers overflowing – trees uprooted, many villages flooded – loss of human and animal life – rescue operations – steps taken by the government
Answer: In July, Midnapore district witnessed the devastating impact of heavy rainfall, with rivers overflowing their banks, leading to widespread flooding. The deluge uprooted trees and submerged numerous villages, resulting in a tragic loss of both human and animal life. Swift and valiant rescue operations were initiated, with government authorities taking immediate action. Relief efforts included shelter provisions, medical aid, and essential supplies for the affected communities. As the district grapples with this natural disaster, collective efforts are being made to rebuild and support those affected by the calamity.
Exercise 6 Solution
Imagine that you and your friend are sailors of two ships that have recently returned from their voyages. Write a dialogue within 100 words on the different experiences of your voyages.
Answer:
Mita: Hey there! Our ships have finally returned. How was your voyage?
You: It was quite challenging. We faced rough seas and unpredictable weather. There were a few close calls with storms, but we managed to navigate through them.
Mita: Sounds intense! Our voyage was quite the opposite. We had smooth sailing all the way, with favorable winds. It was like a dream journey.
You: Lucky you! Well, they say every voyage is unique. We learn and grow from these experiences, don’t we?
Mita: Absolutely, my friend. Here’s to more adventures on the high seas!
