Lesson 6 – The Sea | Chapter Solution Class 8

The Sea
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Book Name : Blossom
Subject : English
Class : 8 (Madhyamik)
Publisher : Prof. Nabanita Chatterjee
Chapter Name : The Sea (6th Chapter)

Activity – 1

Tick the correct alternative:

  1. The sea is compared to a hungry dog.
  2. The sea rolls on the beach all day.
  3. The sea, seen as a dog, has greasy paws.
  4. The sea remains quiet in the middle of the year.

Answer

  1. The sea is compared to a hungry dog.
  2. The sea rolls on the beach all day.
  3. The sea, seen as a dog, has greasy paws.
  4. The sea remains quiet in the middle of the year.

Activity 2

Complete the following sentences with information from the text:

  1. The sea rolls on the beach with his ____
  2. At night when the wind roars, the sea ____
  3. In May or June, even the grasses on the dune ____
  4. On quiet days the sea, like a dog, lies on the sandy shores with ____

Answer

  1. The sea rolls on the beach with his clashing teeth and shaggy jaws.
  2. At night when the wind roars, the sea bound to his feet and snuffs and sniffs.
  3. In May or June, even the grasses on the dune don’t play their reedy tune.
  4. On quiet days the sea, like a dog, lies on the sandy shores with his head between his paws.

Activity 3

Answer the following questions:

Why does the sea become quiet at a certain time of the year?

Answer

In the middle of the year, i.e. in May or June, there are no storms so the sea becomes quiet.

Activity 4

Fill in the following chart with information from the text:

Action Done by whom
1. licks his greasy paws
2. roars
3. rocks in the stormy cloud
4. stop their tune

Answer

Action Done by whom
1. licks his greasy paws The sea
2. roars The night wind
3. rocks in the stormy cloud The moon
4. stop their tune The grasses on the dune

Activity 5

Answer the following questions:

  1. What does the sea look like?
  2. Who rocks in the stormy cloud?
  3. Where does the sea shake at his wet slides like a dog?
  4. How do the grass on the dune behave in May or June?

Answer

  1. The sea looks like a hungry dog which is giant and grey.
  2. The moon rocks in the stormy cloud.
  3. The sea shakes his wet slides over the cliffs like a dog shakes his wet sides.
  4. The grasses don’t play their reedy tune in May or June.

Activity 6 (a)

Underline the infinitives in the following sentences:

  1. To lie is a sin.
  2. I am sorry to disturb you again.
  3. He wanted to retire from service.
  4. To err is human.

Answer

  1. To lie is a sin.
  2. I am sorry to disturb you again.
  3. He wanted to retire from service.
  4. To err is human.

Activity 6 (b)

Read the following sentences. Identify the Noun phrases, Adjective phrases and Adverb phrases and fill in the chart given below:

  1. Food and shelter, she has none.
  2. Her voice is pleasing to the ear.
  3. Mrinal is a jewel of a boy.
  4. Feel yourself at home.
Noun  Adjective Adverb

Answer

Noun Phrases Adjective Phrases Adverb Phrases
Food and shelter None None
Her voice Pleasing To the ear
Mrinal A jewel Of a boy
Yourself None At home

Activity 6 (c)

Read the following sentences. Identify the Main or Principal clause and the Dependent clause and fill in the chart given below:

  1. I know a man who is a doctor.
  2. Tell me who opened the door.
  3. She is the girl who always takes care of her friends.
  4. We shall stay at home if it rains.
Main clause Dependent clause
Answer
Main/Principal Clause Dependent Clause
I know a man who is a doctor
Tell me who opened the door
She is the girl who always takes care of her friends
We shall stay at home if it rains

 

Activity 7

Make meaningful sentences of your own with the following words:

  1. Giant : _____
  2. Moans : _____
  3. Dune : _____
  4. Quiet : _____

Answer

  1. Giant: It was the giant over there.
  2. Moans: Shamina moaned when her feet got hurt.
  3. Dune: We saw a big dune in the desert.
  4. Quiet: She is quiet today.

Activity 8 (a)

Write a story in about eighty words using the following hints:

a king, proud of his power – tells he can control everything on earth – takes his courtiers to the sea shore – orders the waves to move back – the waves lash at the feet of the king – the king moves back in fear

Answer

Once, there was a king who was known for his immense pride in his power. He boasted to his courtiers that he had control over everything on Earth. To prove his point, he led them to the seashore. Standing at the water’s edge, he arrogantly commanded the waves to move back. However, instead of obeying his orders, the waves lashed at the feet of the king, roaring in defiance. Overwhelmed with fear, the once proud king hastily retreated, realizing the limits of his power in the face of nature’s force.

Activity 8 (b)

Write a letter in about eighty words to your younger brother advising him to be kind to animals:

Answer

Dear Rushikesh,

I hope you are doing well. How are your studies going on? I wanted to share one thing with you that I recently came across. Last month, when I was going to college, I came across a stray dog. It felt very helpless with hunger. People rather than helping it, started throwing stones at it. I felt very bad. I kept some biscuits in front of it and it started eating. The whole scenario made me sad. I want to advise you that never ever mistreat any animals. One has to be kind to animals for they too need care and love. I know you are a sensitive boy and you will listen to me.

I will be back soon.

Yours lovingly

Ramesh

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