9th English - Book Back Answers - Prose Unit 7

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Tamil Nadu Board 9th Standard English - Prose Unit 7: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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1 Mark Questions: Choose the correct answer, Fill in the blanks, Identify the correct statement, Match the following
2 Mark Questions: Answer briefly
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Unit 7: A Birthday Letter

Answer the following Questions

1. From which prison did Nehru write this letter?
   Nehru wrote this letter from Central Prison in Naini.

2. Did Nehru send any presents to Indira?
   No, Nehru did not send any presents to Indira in the letter.

3. Which historical character inspired young Indira?
   The historical character that inspired young Indira was Joan of Arc.

4. What helps the ordinary men and women to become heroes?
   History helps the ordinary men and women to become heroes.

5. Who is addressed as ‘Bapuji’?
   "Bapuji" is the term of endearment used to address Mahatma Gandhi, the great leader of India.

6. What should the soldiers of India respect?
   The soldiers of India should respect India's honor, as mentioned in the passage.

A. Answer the following questions in a sentence or two.

1. Why could not Nehru send any presents to Indira?
   Nehru could not send any presents to Indira because he was in prison at the time.

2. What cannot be stopped even by the high walls of prisons?
   The things of the mind and spirit, cannot be stopped even by the high walls of prisons.

3. Why did Nehru dislike sermonizing?
   Nehru disliked sermonizing because he believed that talking and discussing, rather than giving sermons, lead to a better understanding of what is right and wrong.

4. What does history tell us?
   History tells us about great periods in the life of nations’ great men and women.

5. What do ordinary men and women usually think of?
   Ordinary men and women usually think of their everyday concerns such as bread and butter, children, and household worries.

6. When do ordinary men and women become heroes?
   Ordinary men and women become heroes when they are inspired by great leaders and causes that ignite their passion and drive them to do great deeds.

7. What does the phrase ‘great drama’ refer to?
   The phrase "great drama" refers to the ongoing struggle for freedom and independence in India.

8. Why are the freedom fighters under Gandhi not afraid of anything?
   The freedom fighters under Gandhi are not afraid of anything as there is no room for secrecy or hiding.

B. Answer the questions in about 80-100 words.

1. Explain the important elements of Nehru’s letter.
   Nehru's letter to his daughter expresses his love and care for her despite their physical separation.
   The letter emphasizes the value of gifts that go beyond material possessions, focusing on imparting knowledge and wisdom. Nehru encourages discussion and dialogue as a means to discover truth and understand the complexities of the world.
   History is highlighted as a source of inspiration, with Nehru mentioning the fascination with great historical figures like Joan of Arc.
   The letter emphasizes the qualities of bravery, honesty, and openness, encouraging Indira to live a life unafraid and dedicated to serving India's honor and freedom.

C. Match the words with correct Synonyms and Antonyms from the table.

Word	Synonym	Antonym
Wide	Broad	Narrow
Noble	Gentle	Ignoble
Oppress	Subdue	Freedom
Honour	Privilege	Dishonour
Worthy	Valuable	Unworthy
Private	Personal	Public
Brave	Valiant	Coward

D. Identify, whether the following statements are of OPINION or FACT.

1. On your birthday you have been in the habit of receiving presents and good wishes.
   Fact

2. I have liked my talks with you.
   Opinion

3. The best way to find what is wrong and right is by discussing.
   Fact

4. A letter can hardly take the place of a talk.
   Opinion

5. For the desire to hide anything means that you are afraid.
   Fact

Listening Activity

E. Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.

1. Aadhav and Raghav are __________.
(a) brothers
(b) friends
(c) colleagues
(d) classmates
Answer Key:
(a) brothers

2. The brothers are planning to celebrate their __________ wedding anniversary.
(a) uncle’s
(b) parents’
(c) grandparents’
(d) sister’s
Answer Key:
(b) parents’

3. The wedding anniversary is on __________.
(a) March 2nd
(b) April 2nd
(c) May 2nd
(d) June 2nd
Answer Key:
(b) April 2nd

4. As part of the celebration, the brothers have planned to make their parents to __________.
(a) visit an orphanage.
(b) donate some money
(c) plant a mango sapling
(d) conduct a game
Answer Key:
(c) plant a mango sapling

5. State whether the statement is true or false.
The brothers have decided to borrow money for the wedding anniversary celebration.
False

Reading Activity

F. Answer the following questions based on the given reading passage.

1. What is the name of her diary?
   The name is Anne Frank’s Diary Entry.

2. Why did Anne want to exchange the book ‘Camera Obscura’?
   Anne wanted to exchange the book Camera Obscura’ as her sister Margot already had it.

3. Who baked the homemade cookies?
   Anne Frank herself baked the homemade cookies.

4. What game did Anne choose to play?
   Anne chose volleyball to play.

5. Which gift did Anne value the most?
   Anne valued the gift from Kitty the most.

Grammar.

A. Choose the correct determiner.

1. Could you bring me __________ tools I left in the garden? (this, those, these)
2. __________ Earth revolves around the sun. (the, a, an)
3. I found __________ one rupee coin in the playground while playing, (a, an, the)
4. There aren’t __________ students in the library, (much, many, a lot)
5. It was __________ unforgettable experience, (a, an, the)
6. I haven’t got __________ pictures in my bedroom, (some, any, many)
7. He said that he wanted to become __________ engineer, (a, an, the)
8. Kokila gave a pen to __________ child in the classroom on her birthday, (any, all, each)
9. I’ve got to solve __________ maths problems before I go to sleep, (all, some, any)
10. India is __________ largest democracy in the world, (a, an, the)
11. My father doesn’t drink __________ coffee, (much, many, a lot)
12. I always keep __________ money in my wallet for emergencies, (any, every, some)
13. This year we are celebrating my sister’s __________ birthday, (a, two, second)
14. I have __________ pencils with me. (a, three, third)
15. ‘What is that noise?’ I think it is __________ airplane, (a, an, the)
Answer Key:
1. those
2. the
3. a
4. many
5. an
6. any
7. an
8. each
9. some
10. the
11. much
12. some
13. second
14. three
15. an

B. Observe the following call-outs. Reporter (C) has reported the sentences of speaker (A). Now, help reporter (C) report the rest of the sentences of Speaker (A).

A (Speaker)	B (Questioner)	C (Reporter)
I have to go.	What did he say?	He said that he wanted to go.
Can you hear me?	What did she say?	She asked if you could hear me.
Consult the doctor.	What did he say?	He advised you to consult the doctor.
I won’t go to the party.	What did he say?	He said that he wouldn’t go to the party.
When did you come?	What did she say?	She asked when you came.
Don’t touch the wire.	What did she say?	She warned me not to touch the wire.
Bring some water, please.	What did he say?	He requested you to bring some water.
Will you help me?	What did he say?	He asked if you would help him.

C. Report the following sentences.

1. Pushpa said, “Do not spoil the eco-system.”
   Pushpa warned us not to spoil the ecosystem.

2. Ebin said, “Have you booked the tickets to Delhi?”
   Ebin asked if I had booked the tickets to Delhi.

3. Rehman said to Tilak, “When are we leaving to our native?”
   Rehman asked Tilak when they were leaving to their native.

4. Maha said, “Lakshan, you should get up early in the morning.”
   Maha told Lakshan that he should get up early in the morning.

5. Gladin said to his mother, “Can you, please, buy me a hot-chocolate?”
   Gladin asked his mother if she could buy him a hot chocolate.

6. “Tomorrow I have to take a test in English”, said Sudha.
   Sudha said that she had to take a test in English the next day.

7. Amali said to her sister, “I need your help to arrange the books in the shelf.”
   Amali told her sister that she needed her help to arrange the books in the shelf.

8. “Why don’t you use crayons for colouring?” said Prabhu to his son.
   Prabhu asked his son why he didn't use crayons for colouring.