Chapter 6 – Mild the Mist upon the Hill | Chapter Solution Class 9

Question

1. Where does the poet see herself when she thinks of her childhood?
2. What did the poet watch on the ‘cloudy evening’?

Answer

1. The poet sees herself under her father’s roof when she thinks of her childhood.
2. The poet watched the cloudy evening fall after a day of rain.

Identify the following sentences as simple, compound and complex

Question

1. He is too short to climb the wall.
2. The sky was blue and the sun shone bright.
3. The old man who lived in a village believed that the earth was flat.
4. Leaving a job midway is not a good practice.
5. Last week I met a friend who gave me a bag which is brown in colour.

Answer

1. Simple
2. Compound
3. Complex
4. Simple
5. Complex

Exercise 4

Do as directed

Question

1. The question was so easy that everyone could answer it.(Change into a simple sentence)
2. A friend in need is a friend indeed. (Change into a complex sentence)
3. Pollution is one of the most severe threats to our beautiful planet. (Change into a compound sentence)
4. Do or die. (change into a complex sentence)
5. He was confused and stopped working. (Change into a simple sentence)

Answer

1. Everyone could answer the question, it was so easy.
2. When someone is in need, a true friend will always be there to help.
3. Pollution is one of the most severe threats to our beautiful planet, and we must take action to reduce it.
4. We must either do the task or face the consequences.
5. He stopped working due to confusion.

Exercise 5

Write a letter within 100 words to the Headmaster/Headmistress of your school seeking leave of two days for the purpose of attending the marriage ceremony of your elder sister.

To

The Principal

[School Name]

[School Address]

Respected Headmaster/Headmistress,

I am writing to request a leave of absence for two days from school as I need to attend my elder sister’s marriage ceremony. The wedding is scheduled for (date), and I need to be present there to fulfil my duties as a brother. I would be extremely grateful if you could grant me leave for the mentioned dates.

I assure you that I will make up for the missed classes and submit all the assignments and notes promptly. I will also ensure that there will be no disruption to the academic activities of the school.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

Date: [Date of Writing]

Exercise 6

Suppose you had bought a book from a bookstore. By mistake, you left it there instead of bringing it back with you. Providing details of the book and its author, write a letter within 100 words to the owner of the store to find the book and keep it until you come to collect it.

Answer

[Bookstore Owner’s Name]

[Bookstore Address]

Dear

[Bookstore Owner],

I recently visited your store and purchased a book titled [Book Title] by [Author’s Name]. Unfortunately, I realized that I left the book behind in the store when I returned home. I would be extremely grateful if you could kindly check if the book is still there and keep it aside for me until I come to collect it.

I apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause you. Please let me know if you are able to find the book so that I can arrange to collect it at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Contact Information]

Date: [Date of Writing]