Chapter 2 – All about a Dog | Chapter Solution Class 9

All about a Dog
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Book Name : Bliss English Textbook For Class IX Second Language
Subject : Bliss
Class : 9 (Madhyamik)
Publisher : Prof. Nabanita Chatterjee
Chapter Name : All About a Dog (2nd Chapter)

Exercise 1

Tick the correct answer from the given alternatives

Question 1

The younger woman carried a little

  1. spaniel
  2. bull dog
  3. Pekinese dog
  4. spitz

Answer

(c) Pekinese dog

Question 2

The younger woman was suffering from

  1. stomach pain
  2. back pain
  3. fever
  4. cough

Answer

(d) cough

Question 3

The bell was pulled by the

  1. conductor
  2. driver
  3. younger woman
  4. older woman

Answer

(a) Conductor

Question 4

The number of policemen to whom the woman expressed her anger was

  1. Three
  2. four
  3. five
  4. six

Answer

(a) Three

Question 5

The problem the bus faced was with the

  1. tyre
  2. engine
  3. brake
  4. horn

Answer

(b) engine

Exercise 2

Question

Answer the following questions within fifteen words

  1. How many people got into the bus with the younger woman?
  2. What was the conductor’s order to the younger woman?
  3. Why did the conductor stand triumphant?
  4. What is that rule which cannot be broken without danger to life and limb?

Answer

  1. Two women and a man got into the bus together and filled the vacant places.
  2. The conductor ordered the younger woman to take her dog out of the bus.
  3. The conductor stood triumphant because he had enforced his order that the dog must be taken off the bus, and he had the law on his side.
  4. The rule which cannot be broken without danger to life and limb is the rule of the road.

Exercise 3

Question

Answer the following questions within twenty-five words

  1. When did the author feel that trouble was coming up?
  2. Mention two demands made by the passengers when the bus stopped.
  3. How are rules of guidance to be observed?

Answer

  1. The author felt that trouble was coming up when the conductor saw the little dog and demanded that it be taken out of the bus.
  2. Two demands made by the passengers when the bus stopped were for the conductor to give them their fares back and for him to be reported.
  3. Rules of guidance are meant to be observed in the spirit, not just in the letter, with a little good will and good temper for the comfort of the passengers.

Exercise 4

Question

In the following sentences, underline the verb forms which show that the person denoted by the subject does something. Circle the verb forms which show that something is done to the subject:

  1. She has sung a song.
  2. A song has been sung by her.
  3. He will draw a picture.
  4. A picture will be drawn by him.

The verb forms that you have underlined are in active voice. The verb forms you have circled are in passive voice.

The active voice is the form of the verb which shows that the person denoted by the subject does something. The passive voice is the form of the verb which shows that something is done to the subject.

Answer

(a) She has sung a song.

  • Underlined verb form: sung (active voice)
  • Circled verb form: has been sung (passive voice)

(b) A song has been sung by her.

  • Underlined verb form: sung (active voice)
  • Circled verb form: has been sung (passive voice)

(c) He will draw a picture.

  • Underlined verb form: draw (active voice)

(d) A picture will be drawn by him.

  • Underlined verb form: drawn (active voice)
  • Circled verb form: will be drawn (passive voice)

Exercise 5

Question

Change the voice of the following sentences : 

  1. Nila has bought a book.
  2. They will have seen the cricket match.
  3. Bhola had seen a tiger.
  4. The nurse will attend to the patient.

Answer

  1. A book has been bought by Nila.
  2. The cricket match will have been seen by them.
  3. A tiger had been seen by Bhola.
  4. The patient will be attended to by the nurse.

Exercise 6

Question

Change the voice of the following sentences

  1. Do the sum.
  2. The poem was written by her.
  3. Open the door.
  4. The man is known to me.

Answer

  1. Let the sum be done.
  2. She wrote the poem.
  3. Let the door be opened.
  4. I know the man.

Exercise 7

Question

Change the voice of the following sentences

  1. They agreed to my plan.
  2. My brother lost my favourite pen.
  3. The man is writing a letter.
  4. Titli is looking for her watch.

Answer

  1. My plan was agreed to by them.
  2. My favourite pen was lost by my brother.
  3. A letter is being written by the man.
  4. Her watch is being looked for by Titli.

Exercise 8

Question

Tick the correct alternative given in the brackets

  1. It (rains / has been raining / is raining) since morning.
  2. Last Sunday I (went / had been going / go) to the zoo.
  3. I (will be / was / am) in class X next year.
  4. Rina (have reached / had reached / has reached) home just now.

Answer

  1. It has been raining since morning
  2. Last Sunday I went to the zoo.
  3. I will be in class X next year.
  4. Rina has reached home just now.

Exercise 9

Question

Use the following flow chart to write a paragraph within 100 words on how to prepare orange juice

oranges bought from the market-sorted-rotten ones removed -cleaned – peeled-put in juicer- juice extracted -sugar and preservatives added -poured in bottles-sealed-ready to be sold

Answer

How to Prepare Orange Juice

Orange juice is a popular drink consumed by people all over the world. To prepare orange juice, the first step is to buy fresh oranges from the market. After that, the oranges are sorted out and any rotten ones are removed. Then, the oranges are cleaned and peeled. The peeled oranges are then put in a juicer to extract the juice. Once the juice is extracted, sugar and preservatives are added to enhance the taste and increase the shelf life of the juice. The prepared juice is then poured into bottles and sealed to keep it fresh. The orange juice is now ready to be sold and consumed by customers.

Exercise 10

Question

Write a paragraph within 100 words on how you plan to take care of street dogs. Use the following hints

cruel actions towards street dogs-necessity of looking after them-ways of taking care of the dogs-conclusion

Answer

Caring for Street Dogs

Street dogs often suffer from cruel actions from people, but it is necessary to look after them as they are also living creatures.

The first step is to provide them with clean water and food regularly. Next, we need to keep an eye on their health and take them to the veterinarian if needed. We should also try to find suitable homes for them or work with animal shelters to provide them with proper care. Educating people about animal welfare and spreading awareness about the importance of caring for street dogs is also crucial. Finally, we must treat them with love and respect, and avoid any kind of violence or cruelty towards them.

It is our responsibility as humans to take care of street dogs and treat them with kindness. By following these steps, we can ensure that street dogs live healthy and safe life.

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