Class 9

Lesson-12

Hunting Snake

Judith Wright

Exercise-1

Tick the correct answer from the given alternatives :

1. The poet was sun-warmed under the gentlest sky of

a. summer

b. winter

c. autumn✓

d. spring

2. The colour of the snake was

a. black✓

b. grey

c. green

d. yellow

3. The tongue of the snake was -

a. srill

b. flickering✓

c. danglign

d. hanging

4. The shape of the snake’s scale was like

a. star

b. kite

c. diamond✓

d. pyramid

5. According to the poet, the intent of the snakes was

a. malicious

b. greedy

c. timid

d. fierce✓

6. The snake finally disappeared into the

a. sand

b. grass✓

c. rock

d. stream

Exercise-2

Answer the following questions within twenty-five words :

i. How did the snake appear as it was moving through the grass ?

Ans - The snake’s head was down, its tongue was flickering, and it quested through the parting grass with a reeling motion.

ii. What did the poet and her companions do when the snake was gone ?

Ans - When the snake was gone, the poet and her companions took a deeper breath of the day, looked at each other and moved on.

Exercise-3

Rewrite the following sentences as directed :

a. How happy we are here! (change into an assertive sentence)

We are very happy here.

b. Everybody knows the name of Tagore. (change into an interrogative sentence)

Who does not know the name of Tagore?

c. The painting is very beautiful. (change into an exclamatory sentence)

How beautiful the painting is!

d. Can we ever forget our childhood days? (change into an assertive sentence)

We can never forget our childhood days.

Exercise-4

Rewrite the following sentences as directed :

a. We are proud of our heritage. (use the noun form of ‘proud’)

We take pride in our heritage.

b. We should have sympathy for the poor. (use the adjective form of ‘sympathy’)

We should be sympathetic towards the poor.

c. His success was due to his labour. (use the verb form of ‘labour’)

He laboured to get success.

d. The song of the nightingale is very sweet. (use the adverb form of ‘sweet’)

The nightingale sings very sweetly.

Exercise-5

Write a newspaper report within 100 words on a boat capsize. Use the following hints :

place- date- number of people in the boat-cause-casualties-rescue operations- steps taken by the Government.

Boat Capsizes in River Ganga, Several Missing

Malda May 18: A tragic boat capsize occurred yesterday on the River Ganga near Malda. The boat, carrying around 40 passengers, overturned due to overloading and strong river currents. So far, 5 bodies have been recovered, and several are still missing. Rescue teams, including the NDRF and local authorities, have launched a search operation. Divers are working tirelessly to locate survivors. The district administration has arranged medical aid and relief for the affected families. The state government has announced compensation for the victims’ families and promised a full investigation into the incident.

Exercise-6

Write a summary of the following passage within 100 words :

Where and how should children learn values? We know that they need to learn them because values form the beliefs and attitudes that will determine how they live their lives and function in society. To function effectively in society, children need to be taught how to be honest, kind, courteous and considerate. Any society that does not teach children these values would soon fall apart. Similarly, one would expect a nation to be made up of citizens who know how to respect other people and their property. These citizens should also understand the value of humility and self-control. They should appreciate courage and be willing to care of those weaker than themselves. Any nation whose citizens do not practice these values would soon become a nation not worth living in. Teaching these values to children cannot be delayed. This is because, unlike young animals, whose instincts are often highly developed at birth, human babies are totally dependent. Human beings have emotional needs, desires, thoughts and feelings which determine action. This is precisely why they must learn values, not just survival skills as do animals. These values will help control the natural responses that result from satisfying purely selfish needs and desires.

Summary:

Children must learn values such as honesty, kindness, respect, and self-control to live meaningful lives and function well in society. These values help shape their beliefs, attitudes, and behavior. Without them, society would collapse. Unlike animals, human beings are born helpless and guided by emotions and desires. Therefore, they must be taught values early to control selfish instincts and become responsible citizens. Teaching children values cannot be delayed, as it is essential for building a strong and caring nation. Values guide not just survival, but how we treat others and contribute to the world around us.

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