Father’s Help is the 2nd chapter of the book named ‘Bliss’. ‘Bliss’ is the English textbook for the students of class 10 (Madhyamik). Unlike, the previous chapter – Father’s Help, this chapter is undivided so we have presented the whole exercise solution in 1 single post.
Presenting the whole textual exercise solution of the poem – Fable.
Fable Questions Answers – MCQs
1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The quarrel was between the mountain and the
(i) rabbit.
(ii) rat.
(iii) cat.
(iv) squirrel.
Answer: (iv) squirrel.
(b) Bun has no doubt that the mountain is
(i) small
(ii) big
(iii) noble
(iv) kind
Answer: (ii) big.
(c) Unlike a mountain, a squirrel can crack a
(i) nut
(ii) joke
(iii) stone
(iv) lock
Answer: (i) nut.
Fable Questions Answers – True / False Identification
2. State weather, the following sentences are true or false? Provide supporting sentences/phrases/words in support of your answer:
(a) The mountain called the squirrel “Little bun”. [False]
Supporting statement: And the former called the latter ‘Little Prig’.
(b) The squirrel is sprier than the mountain. [True]
Supporting statement: And not half so spry.
(c) The mountain can carry forests on its back. [True]
Supporting statement: If I cannot carry forests on my back…
Fable Questions Answers – SAQs
3. Answer the following questions:
(a) Who had a quarrel with the squirrel?
Answer: The mountain had a quarrel with the squirrel.
(b) What is not a disgrace to the squirrel?
Answer: To occupy own place on earth, is not a disgrace to the squirrel.
(c) What is it that the squirrel doesn’t deny?
Answer; The squirrel doesn’t deny that the mountain makes a pretty squirrel track.
Fable Questions Answers – Grammar
Grammar in use
4. Replace the underlying words with suitable phrasal verb from the list given below. Change the form of words when necessary. There is one extra phrasal verb in the list:
(a) Rabi met his friend in the park.
Answer: Rabi came across his friend in the park
(b) Tanushree cannot tolerate cruel behaviors to animals.
Answer: Tanushree cannot put up with cruel behaviors to animals.
(c) His proposal was rejected.
Answer: His proposal was turned down.
List: turn down, come over, put up with, come across
5. Change the voice of the following sentences.:
(a) Knock the door.
Answer: Let the door be knocked.
(b) Ashim knows the solution to the problem.
Answer: The solution to the problem is known to Ashim.
(c) I had written a letter.
Answer: A letter had been written by me.
Fable Questions Answers – Writings
Writing activities
6. Write a letter to your friend (within 100 words) advising her/him To visit the public library in her/his locality as frequently as possible.
To,
Dear Anindita,
Hope this letter finds you well. Hope uncle and aunt are fine too. The last trip to your town was fantastic. I has been more than a week, still I can’t get over the memories of your town. Your town has so many impressive things! I was especially impressed by the local library. It is such a mine of knowledge! I noticed, there were lots of books on a wide range of topics. Why not take a subscription of the library to access that mine?
I know you’re a book-worm and that’s why I strongly recommend you to visit the library as frequently as possible. You can also try various reference books to get in-depth knowledge on topics that you read in text-books.
That’s it for today. I believe you’ll follow my advise and access the library as frequently as possible. Take care!
Yours ever,
Nisha
7. Write a paragraph (within 100 words) on the benefits of early morning exercises with the following points:
Good for health-fresh air-keeps one active throughout the day
Early morning exercises has lots of advantages. It is beneficial both for our mental and physical health. Doing regular exercises in morning keeps away lots of diseases. It adds an extra level of energy within us. Fewer human activities of human results in fresh air which ultimately freshens our mind and body. Early morning exercise results is better sleep. It also helps to keep us active throughout the day. It strengthens our muscles. Early morning exercises also helps making a good habits and these are the reasons why everyone of us should do early morning exercises for a better lifestyle.