9th English - Book Back Answers - Prose Unit 3

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Tamil Nadu Board 9th Standard English - Prose Unit 3: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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Unit 3: Old Man River

Discuss with your partner and answer the following questions.

1. What were the girls doing in the living room?
   Amy, Betty, and Rose were knitting.

2. Why was mother not able to come home?
   The roads were flooded.

3. How did Jim want the girls to get organized?
   He wanted them to gather supplies and find a safe place.

4. Which two important things did Jim want the girls to do to avoid getting scared?
   Stay calm and stay together.

5. Where did Jim want the girls to climb up? How was it going to help them?
   To the attic. It was higher than the floodwaters.

6. Who went to get Sara? Where was she?
   Jim. She was in her room.

Discuss with your partner and answer the following questions.

1. What were the important objects that the girls and Jim try to move to the attic? Why?
   Food, water, flashlights, and blankets. They did so because the water was rising.

2. Who came to rescue the children?
   The Red Cross.

3. What happened to Sara?
   She was scared and hid in her room.

4. Who is miss Marsh and how does she help Sara?
   Miss Marsh is a nurse from Red Cross who tries to fix Sara’s right leg.

5. Who were taken in the boat? Who was left behind?
   The girls and Jim were taken in the boat. Miss Marsh was left behind.

6. How did the Red Cross help the children?
   They provided the children with food, water, shelter, and clothing.

A. Based on your understanding of the play, Choose the correct answer and fill in the blanks.

1. The radio announced that __________.
   (a) the river was above flood stage.

2. Mother couldn’t get home from Mrs. Brant’s because __________.
   (b) the bridges between home and the town were under water.

3. The Burnett Dam gave away as __________.
   (c) it rained heavily and the snow was melting.

4. There was no power because __________.
   (a) the power house was out of commission

5. Why did they splint up Sara’s leg with pillows?
   (b) she had broken her leg below the knee

B. Based on your reading, answer the following in two or three sentences each.

1. Why did Jim run from school?
   Jim ran from school because he heard that a dam had broken and a flood was coming.

2. Where was Amy’s mother?
   Amy's mother was at Mrs. Brant's house.

3. Why did Amy ask Betty to fill in the water tubs?
   Amy asked Betty to fill in the water tubs because they might not have water soon.

4. According to Jim, what are the two things that a person should remember in times of emergency?
   Jim said that in times of emergency, you should not show how scared you are and you should get water, food, blankets, coats, and lights.

5. Why is Jim climbing on the roof?
   Jim is climbing on the roof to signal for help.

6. Who were there in the living room? What were they doing?
   Betty, Rose, and Amy were in the living room. Betty was trying to read, Rose was knitting, and Amy was checking on food, blankets, and coats.

7. Why were they going to sleep in the attic?
   They were going to sleep in the attic because the floodwaters were rising and they wanted to be as high up as possible.

8. Who came in the boat?
   Mr. Tom Peters and Miss. Marsh from the Red Cross came in the boat.

9. Who is the founder of the Junior Red Cross?
   Jean Henry Dunant is the founder of the Junior Red Cross.

C. Match the following by drawing a lines across column A and B.

1	Amy	Blankets
2	Betty	Flash light
3	Rose	Tubs and pails
4	Sara	Fractured leg
5	Jim	Junior Red Cross
6	Penny Marsh	Nurse
7	Mr. Peters	Rescues the children
8	Mother	Mrs. Brant’s
9	Dick	Dentist
10	Dad	To Chicago on business

D. Based on your understanding of the text, answer the following in about three to four sentences each.

1. Describe the ‘home alone’ experience of the children.
The children were excited to be home alone at first. They could play video games, watch TV, and eat whatever they wanted. But they soon realized that it was a lot of work.

They had to cook, clean, and take care of themselves. They also had to deal with the flood, which was a scary and dangerous experience.

2. Elaborate the rescue operation undertaken by Mr. Peter.
Mr. Peter was a brave and selfless man who risked his own life to save others. He used his boat to rescue people who were trapped in their homes.

He also helped to evacuate people to safety. He was a true hero.

3. How did Jim prove himself as a good rescuer in the flood situation?
Jim was a quick-thinking and resourceful boy who used his knowledge of the area to help people escape the flood.

He also helped to rescue people who were trapped in their homes. He was a valuable asset to the rescue team.

4. Briefly narrate the happenings of the play in Scene II.
In Scene II, Amy is trying to manage the situation at home. She is trying to keep the children calm and safe. She is also trying to keep the house from flooding.

The Marshall arrives and helps to save the children. He uses his boat to rescue them from the flood.

a. How did Amy manage the situation at home?
Amy managed the situation at home by keeping the children calm and safe. She also tried to keep the house from flooding.

She was a strong and resourceful woman who did everything she could to protect her family.

b. How did the Marshall save the children?
The Marshall saved the children by using his boat to rescue them from the flood. He was a brave and selfless man who risked his own life to save others. He was a true hero.

E. Using the dictionary, find out the synonyms and the antonyms of the words given below. One has been done for you.

Listening Activity

F. Listen to the paragraph and fill in the blanks.

The (1) __________ South Indian floods resulted from heavy rainfall generated by the annual north east monsoon in (2) __________ 2015. They affected the (3) __________ region of the South Indian states of (4) __________, and the Union Territory of (5) __________, with Tamil Nadu and the city of (6) __________ particularly hard – hit. More than (7) __________ people were killed and over 18 lakh people were (8) __________ With estimates of damages and losses ranging from nearly 200 billion rupees to over 1 trillion rupees, the (9) __________ were the costliest to have occurred in 2015, and were among the costliest natural disasters of the year. The flooding has been attributed to the 2014 – 16 (10) __________.
Answer Key:

1. In 2015
2. November – December
3. Coromandel
4. Tamil Nadu
5. Puducherry
6. Chennai
7. 500
8. displaced
9. floods
10. E1 – Nino event

Writing

G. As a local government official working in the flood affected area you are talking to an old lady who has lost her belongings. Write a dialogue between you and the old woman. Complete the conversation.

You: Good morning, Madam.
Old lady: Good morning.
You: I am from the Fire and Rescue department. How can I help you?
Old Lady: Can you help me get my lost thing?
You: I am here to help you. What have you lost, Mam?
Old Lady: I could not find out my ‘diamond:
You: When did you miss it?
Old lady: I missed it only after the flood.
You: Where was it. when there was a flood?
Old Lady: It was only in my bedroom.
You: Is it very dear to you?
Old Lady: It is very precious to me. I have no safety without it.
You: ‘We shall find it out by checking your house completely.
Old Lady: Do it quickly before my diamond dies!
You: How can it die, Mam?
Old Lady: It’ll surely die because ‘diamond’ is my pet dog.
You: Oh my God! I’m helpless. May God bless you, old lady.

Creative Writing

H. Write a letter to your friend about your experience during the recent 'Gaja' cyclone.

PLACE
DATE,

Hi [Friend's name],
   I hope you are well. I am writing to tell you about the recent Gaja cyclone. It was terrifying and devastating, but we are safe and determined to rebuild.
   The cyclone hit our town last week, and it caused widespread damage. Houses were destroyed, trees were uprooted, and power lines were down. Many people were killed or injured.
   We are grateful to be safe, and we are working together to rebuild our town. We are a strong community, and we will get through this together.

With love,
[Your name]

ADDRESS ON THE ENVELOPE
(YOUR FRIEND’S ADDRESS)

J. You are a volunteer in your locality to serve people who are affected by floods. How will you caution them to move to a safer places taking only bare necessities.

If I am a volunteer serving people affected by floods, I will first ask them to remain calm and have patience. Then, in a gentle voice I will give them the following instructions:

1. Be prepared! We may need to move to a safer place as the floods are getting worse.
2. Pack a bag with only your important items.
3. Take a few clothes, a pair of bedsheets and a blanket.
4. Keep your official documents, like degrees, license, PAN card, etc.
5. Pack some eatables that can last long.
6. Take some medicines.
7. Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves.
8. Disconnect all electrical appliances.
9. If you have to walk in water, wherever possible, walk where the water is not moving.
10. Take a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
11. While moving out, please be together with your family and take care of each other.
12. Do not panic. It is going to be alright soon. We will return home when authorities indicate it is safe.

K. Given below are some qualities that the characters in the play displayed during the floods for survival. Identify and write the character with the qualities.

L. Based on your reading, answer the following questions in a sentence or two.

1. Is mountaineering a dangerous sport? Why?
   Yes, mountaineering is a dangerous sport. As one climbs higher and higher, breathing becomes more difficult.

2. What is frostbite?
   Frostbite is an injury caused by exposure of parts of the body to the cold. The cold causes freezing of skin and underlying tissues. The fingers, toes, and feet are most commonly affected.

3. What are the qualities of a good climber?
   A climber must be in the good physical condition and should possess courage, perseverance, and power of endurance. He/she must have proper training, skill, and knowledge.

4. What do climbers carry with them?
   Climbers carry with them packs loaded with first-aid supplies, food, and extra clothing for sudden changes of weather.

5. Where are the highest peaks in India?
   The highest peaks are in the Himalayas! mountain range in India.

6. What qualities of humankind are brought out by this adventurous sport?
     This adventurous sport has brought out the heroic qualities of mankind.

7. Why do mountaineers deserve praise?
   Mountaineers deserve praise because they possess courage and heroism.

8. What kind of visitors does Mt. Everest get?
   Mt. Everest gets visitors who scaled the Everest without the iae of oxygen. Mrs. Bachchendri Pal is the Indian woman to do it.

Grammar.

A. Identify the dependent clauses or phrases in the following sentences and underline them.

1. Texting on his phone, the man swerved into a ditch.

2. It isn’t necessary to cram all night if you have studied a little each day.

3. We climbed up the hill to enjoy the view.

4. I enjoy painting during my holidays.

5. Whether he attends the party or not, I have decided to go.

6. I will stop playing the drums when you go to sleep.

B. Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositional phrases.

1. I would like to order coffee __________ tea.
   (a) instead of

2. __________ the rains, we went out.
   (a) In spite of

3. __________ fire, break the glass to escape.
   (a) In case of

4. I am standing here __________ my friends.
   (b) on behalf of

5. We solved the problem __________ a new device developed bv our engineers.
   (a) by means of

6. __________ we are impressed with their performance.
   (a) In general

C. Look at the action words in bold. identify whether they are either finite or non-finite verb.

They want to try a new approach.	Non-finite
Trying is easy.	Non-finite
Having tried everything, he gave up.	Non-finite
All I can do is try.	Non-finite
If she tried, she would succeed.	Finite

F. Now, work in pairs and help Dinesh and Divya complete the exercise given below.

Write the gerund/infinitive form of the verbs in the blanks

1. The astronauts managed __________ (complete) their training in record time.
2. They learned how __________ (survive) in space without gravity.
3. The best astronaut almost quit __________ (try) to leam the complex information.
4. Their mission appeared __________ (be) in jeopardy.
5. Then Marina encouraged him by saying, “It’s no good __________ (quit) the project right at the end.”
6. Being an astronaut will enable you __________ (achieve) great success in life.
7. If you give up __________ (study) now, our mission will be scrubbed.
8. Think of your fellow astronauts who wouldn’t hesitate __________ (help) youin time of treble.
9. We astronauts must keep on __________ (prepare) for our space launch.
10. Some say it’s no use __________ (travel) to distant planets, because it takes too long.
11. But we really want __________ (visit) other planets and find out if life exists on them.
12. Can you imagine __________ (walk) up to a Martian and shaking hands and __________ (say), “Hello, how are you?”
13. We really look forward __________ (meet) alien creatures and __________ (find) out what they are really like.
14. Many scientists have warned us not __________ (take) this dangerous journey, but we are not discouraged.
15. Travelling to far away planets involves __________ (risk) our lives for the thrill of discovery.
16. However we won’t delay blast off into space.
17. Would you like __________ (accompany) us on our journey if you could?
18. During our training we have got used to __________ (be) weightless and __________ (live) under difficult conditions.
19. Scientists admit to __________ (be) intensely curious about life on other planets.
20. I’m sure they would also enjoy __________ (travel) with our crew.
21. We told them __________ (come) with us on our trip, but some of them think it is a waste of time __________ (search) for life that doesn’t exist.
22. We have been taught how __________ (endure) hardships during our training and now we can’t afford __________ (waste) money. We’re on our way!
Answer Key:
1. to complete
2. to survive
3. trying
4. to be
5. quitting
6. to achieve
7. studying
8. to help
9. preparing
10. travelling
11. to visit
12. walking, saying
13. to meet, finding
14. to take
15. risking
16. blasting
17. to accompany
18. being, living
19. being
20. travelling
21. to come, searching
22. to endure, to waste