The Cat Question Answer
Unit I
1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) Most people think that the cat is
(i) wise
(ii) unintelligent
(iii) clever
(iv) intelligent
Ans: (ii) unintelligent
(b) The cat cares little for anything but mice and
(i) soup
(ii) juice
(iii) water
(iv) milk
Ans: (iv) milk
(c) One can see the cat as he really is in the
(i) morning
(ii) night
(iii) afternoon
(iv) evening
Ans: (iv) evening
2. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(a) The cat really has more character than: most human beings.
(b) The cat sometimes watches: a mouse-hole for an hour or two.
(c) All day long the cat allows himself to be: pestered by the attentions of the people in the house.
3. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/ phrases/words in support of your answer:
(a) The cat is not fond of ease. [False]
Supporting statement: Most people think that the cat is an unintelligent animal, fond of ease…
(b) The cat has no athletic skills. [False]
Supporting statement: He or she is an athlete, an acrobat and a grim fighter.
(c) The cat takes things very easily. [True]
Supporting statement: All day long the cat loafs about the house, takes things easy…
The Cat Question Answer
Unit II
4. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The cat rubs himselfs against the legs of the family members and noisily
(i) purrs
(ii) howls
(iii) barks
(iv) mews
Ans: (i) purrs
(b) With tears of rage and pain in his eyes, the guest affects to be very much
(i) amused
(ii) annoyed
(iii) unhappy
(iv) upset
Ans: (i) amused
(c) The guest hands down the cat a bit of
(i) meat
(ii) fruit
(iii) fish
(iv) vegetable
Ans: (iii) fish
5. Fill in the chart with information from the text:
| Text | Information from the text |
|---|---|
| (a) The guest calls the cat | “Poor pussy! Poor pussy!” |
| (b) Part of the guest’s body that the cat rakes | Leg |
| (c) The thing from which the cat stays at a safe distance | The guest’s boot |
6. Answer the following questions:
(a) When does the cat make an appearance to get his share of food?
Ans: The cat makes an appearance when the family sits down to tea.
(b) Who is the cat particularly civil to?
Ans: The cat is particularly civil to a guest at the table.
(c) How does the cat receive the bit of fish handed down by the guest?
Ans: The cat gingerly receives it with a look that says, “Another time, my friend, you won’t be so slow to understand.”
The Cat Question Answer
Unit III
7. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The cat saunters down his own
(i) courtyard
(ii) front yard
(iii) backyard
(iv) shipyard
Ans: (iii) backyard
(b) The cat skips to the roof of an empty
(i) room
(ii) shade
(iii) floor
(iv) corridor
Ans: (ii) shade
(c) Exiled in a new land, the cat would have to learn new
(i) history
(ii) manners
(iii) culture
(iv) geography
Ans: (iv) geography
8. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(a) When the family gathers round the fire, the cat,: casually goes out of the room.
(b) The cat droops his head nearly to his paws and: casually goes out of the room.
(c) Cats go for sport to the suburban backyards as: hunting grounds where they have more gallant adventure than King Arthur’s knights ever had.
9. Fill in the chart with information from the text:
| Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
| (a) The cat has many enemies. | The cat moves noiselessly, keenly looking around. |
| (b) The cat ensures every muscle is in full working order. | The cat stretches himself a few times. |
| (c) The cat knows his friends and every landmark. | The cat doesn’t like to leave his country. |
Grammar in use
10. Split the following sentences:
(a) They postponed their visit as the programme was called off.
- They postponed their visit.
- The programme was called off.
(b) Having fought the battle, he returned victorious.
- He fought the battle.
- He returned victorious.
(c) He poured some water into the glass and drank it.
- He poured some water into the glass.
- He drank it.
(d) He was afraid lest he be proved guilty.
- He was afraid.
- He might be proved guilty.
11. Join the following pairs of sentences into a single sentence:
(a) He is wise. He is brave.
Ans: He is wise and brave.
(b) My grandfather lives in a big house. The house is by the river.
Ans: My grandfather lives in a big house by the river.
(c) I got a new book. I felt happy.
Ans: I felt happy because I got a new book.
(d) Muskan is sick. She could not attend the function.
Ans: Muskan could not attend the function because she is sick.
Writing activity
12. Suppose you are the Secretary of a club which has decided to open a library. Write a notice (within 100 words) to the members of your club inviting them to actively join this programme by donating books for the library.
Ans:
ABC CLUB
NOTICE
Date: 30/07/2024
Opening of New Library
We are pleased to announce the opening of a new library in our club. We invite all members to actively participate in this exciting initiative. To make our library a valuable resource for everyone, we kindly request donations of books. All genres and types of books are welcome, including fiction, non-fiction, reference books, and more. Please drop off your contributions at the club office between 1 August 2024 to 30 August 2024 . Your generous support will help us create a wonderful library for all members to enjoy. Thank you for your cooperation.
Your Name
Secretary, ABC Club