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A bokal tree near their hut housed a troop of monkeys, which the couple tolerated. One moonlit night, during a foggy return from a festival, Bhola Grandpa mistakenly thought he was holding his grandson&#8217;s fingers but realized he wasn&#8217;t and wailed loudly. Searchers later found the boy safely under a cow&#8217;s belly. Another tale involved Bhola Grandpa imagining pirates burying treasure. He excitedly convinced others to search for it, only to admit it was a dream after hours of effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Sunderbans, known for its Royal Bengal tigers, Bhola Grandpa faced a terrifying encounter. Returning from a weekly market, he heard a tiger growl and climbed a banyan tree for safety. The tiger circled below until dawn, but when Grandpa descended and casually asked for water, the tiger stretched and yawned, leaving the people astonished. Only then did Grandpa realize the tiger was still nearby, and he fled in fright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bhola Grandpa lived a long, adventurous life but passed away at ninety-five. His wife, aged eighty, mourned deeply, remarking that perhaps he had simply forgotten to breathe. These stories reflect his comical and endearing nature, bringing laughter and memories to those who knew him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Very_short_answers\"><strong>Textbook solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Very_Short_Answer_Type_Questions\"><strong>Exercise 1 (MCQs)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. In the bokal tree there lived<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) crows<br>(b) monkeys<br>(c) tigers<br>(d) sparrows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: b. monkeys<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. On the way back from the festival, Bhola Grandpa tightly held on to the two fingers of his<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) son<br>(b) cousin<br>(c) grandson<br>(d) nephew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: c. grandson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. A gang of pirates were burying a<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) large box<br>(b) small box<br>(c) large bag<br>(d) small bag<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: a. large box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Bhola Grandpa was returning from the<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) yearly market<br>(b) monthly market<br>(c) daily market<br>(d) weekly market<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: d. weekly market<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Bhola Grandpa died at the age of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) eighty-five<br>(b) ninety-five<br>(c) fifty-five<br>(d) seventy-five<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: b. ninety-five<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Short_Answer_Type_Questions:\"><strong>Exercise 2 (short)<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer the following questions within fifteen words:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(a). When did Bhola Grandpa let out a loud wail?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: When he realized he was holding air instead of his grandson\u2019s fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(b). Where had the grandson found a cosy shelter?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Under a cow\u2019s belly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(c). What request did Bhola Grandpa make to the first man he saw on the mound?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Bhola Grandpa requested him for some water to drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(d). How old was Bhola Grandpa\u2019s wife when he died?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: She was eighty years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Long_Answer_Type_Questions\"><strong>Exercise 3 (medium)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer the following questions within twenty-five words:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(a). Why was no real treasure found under the sand dunes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: There was no real treasure because it was a dream Bhola Grandpa had during his midday nap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(b). What did the tiger do after Bhola Grandpa had climbed up the banyan tree?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: The tiger roared, circled the tree about a hundred times, and then settled under a bush without taking its eyes off him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(c). What was the reason of Bhola Grandpa\u2019s death according to his wife?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: According to his wife, Bhola Grandpa died because he must have forgotten to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Numerical_Questions\"><strong>Exercise 4 (narration)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Change the mode of narration of the following sentences:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(a) Bulbuli said to his friend, \u201cWill you come tomorrow?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Bulbuli asked his friend if he would come the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(b) Paulami says, \u201cI am fine.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: Paulami says that she is fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(c) The teacher said to the students, \u201cKeep quiet.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: The teacher told the students to keep quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(d) My mother said to me, \u201cMay your dreams come true.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: My mother wished that my dreams might come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(e) The students said, \u201cSir, please allow us to play in the field.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: The students requested the sir to allow them to play in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Exercise_\"><strong>Exercise 5 (articles)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(a). On an winter night I was aboard a boat. It was a moonlit night full on stars. The boat was anchored up a great river. I was thrilled to see a beauty of nature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer<\/strong>: On <strong>a<\/strong> winter night, I was aboard a boat. It was a moonlit night full <strong>of<\/strong> stars. The boat was anchored <strong>on<\/strong> a great river. I was thrilled to see <strong>the<\/strong> beauty of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Exercise_\"><strong>Exercise 6 (dialogue writing)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Write a dialogue within 100 words on the need to ban the use of animals like tigers and lions as circus attractions : <\/strong><br><strong>Hints:<\/strong> wild animals decreasing\u2014 ill treatment to animals in circuses\u2014criminal offence\u2014laws against such\u2014need to be humane to animals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Person A: Have you noticed how circuses still use animals like tigers and lions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Person B: Yes, it\u2019s awful. These wild animals are already decreasing in number due to habitat loss and poaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Person A: Exactly! Plus, the way they\u2019re treated in circuses is inhumane. They endure so much ill-treatment just for entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Person B: It\u2019s actually a criminal offense in many places now. There are laws that ban such cruelty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Person A: True, but stricter enforcement is needed. We should treat animals with care and compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Person B: Absolutely! It\u2019s time to focus on humane alternatives for entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Exercise_\"><strong>Exercise 7 (story writing)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Write a story within 100 words using the given hints. Give a title to the story:<br>Hints: <\/strong>returning from educational excursion by bus\u2014night journey\u2014sudden breakdown\u2014tyres punctured\u2014had to wait for two hours at a lonely place\u2014tyres fixed\u2014back home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: A Memorable Night Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were returning from an educational excursion by bus, tired but happy. The night was calm, and the bus sped through the empty roads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suddenly, a loud thud broke the silence\u2014a tyre was punctured! Stranded in the middle of nowhere, we waited anxiously. The lonely surroundings, with only the sound of crickets, made it eerie. Two hours felt like an eternity until the driver finally fixed the tyres. 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