Sea Fever Question Answer
Comprehension exercises
1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The poet asks for a sail the colour of which would be
(i) blue
(ii) grey
(iii) black
(iv) white
Ans: (iv) white
(b) While going down to the sea, the poet wants to hear the crying of
(i) seagulls
(ii) cuckoos
(iii) eagles
(iv) swallows
Ans: (i) seagulls
(c) The wind on the sea is like a whetted
(i) sword
(ii) axe
(iii) knife
(iv) spear
Ans: (iii) knife
2. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/ phrases/words in support of your answer:
(a) To steer the ship the poet needs the moon. [False]
Supporting statement: All I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.
(b) The call of the running tide is wild and clear. [True]
Supporting statement: The call of the running tide is a wild call and a clear call.
(c) The poet is going out to the sea for the first time. [False]
Supporting statement: I must go down to the seas again.
3. Answer the following questions:
(a) During what time of the day does the poet wish to go down to the seas?
Ans: The poet wishes to go down to the seas at dawn, as indicated by “a grey dawn breaking.”
(b) What kind of day does the poet prefer for sailing?
Ans: The poet prefers a windy day with white clouds flying.
(c) What does the poet prefer to hear from a fellow rover?
Ans: The poet prefers to hear a merry yarn, or a happy story, from a laughing fellow-rover.
Grammar in use
4. Do as directed:
(a) What a shocking sight! (Change into an assertive sentence)
Ans: It is a very shocking sight.
(b) I am sure of his success. (Change into a complex sentence)
Ans: I am sure that he will succeed.
(c) Snigdha is not only wise but also brave. (Change into a simple sentence)
Ans: Snigdha is wise and brave.
Writing activities
5. Write a summary of the following passage (within 100 words):
Egyptian kings are called Pharaohs. Tutankhamun was an Egyptian king who ruled between 1332-1323 BC. Tutankhamun was very young when he became the king. He was only ten years old when he ascended the throne. He was the son of Akhenaten who was also a Pharaoh. As the king, Tutankhamun undertook many building projects. These building projects were centered around Thebes and Karnak. Tutankhamun built many temples and monuments. At that time many temples were in ruins. Tutankhamun ordered them to be rebuilt. Tutankhamun had various physical disabilities. He suffered from ill health for a long period in his life. Tutankhamun required the support of a cane to walk because of his physical disabilities.
In ancient Egypt, the body of a Pharaoh was preserved after his death. This preserved body was known as the mummy. The preserved body of Tutankhamun was discovered by Howard Carter, an Englishman. He discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. The tomb was nearly intact when it was discovered. The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb attracted wide interest all over the world. The discovery sparked an interest in ancient Egypt.
Ans: Pharaohs were Egyptian kings, and Tutankhamun was one who ruled from 1332-1323 BC. Tutankhamun became king at age ten and was the son of Pharaoh Akhenaten. He initiated many construction projects, especially around Thebes and Karnak, to rebuild temples and monuments in ruins. Despite physical disabilities, Tutankhamun contributed significantly to Egypt’s architectural restoration. He suffered from health issues and needed a cane to walk. After his death, his body was preserved as a mummy, a common practice for Pharaohs. Howard Carter, an Englishman, discovered Tutankhamun’s intact tomb in 1922, sparking global interest in ancient Egypt.
6. Write a newspaper report (within 100 words) on the incident of burglary in a flat in Kolkata using the following points:
date and place time occupants of the house – number of robbers – list of articles stolen police investigation
Ans:
Burglary in Kolkata Flat: Thieves Strike at Midnight
Kolkata, 5th August: A daring burglary occurred at a flat in Kolkata last night, around midnight, while the residents were asleep. The flat, located in the bustling neighborhood of [Location], was targeted by a group of five robbers. They broke in quietly and stole valuable items, including jewelry, cash, and electronic gadgets. Upon discovering the theft, the occupants immediately alerted the police. The local authorities have launched an investigation and are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the culprits. The police are hopeful of making arrests soon and recovering the stolen property.
