: Activity 8 (A) :
In the following sentences, underline the words that act like verbs and take objects :
(i) He likes to play badminton.
(ii) His habit is to read the newspaper daily.
(iii) Her greatest pleasure is to dance.
The expressions that you have underlined are called the Infinitives.
Note: The word ‘to’ is frequently used with the infinitive.
তোমরা যে অভিব্যক্তিগুলিকে নিম্নরেখাঙ্কিত করেছ তাদের ইনফিনিটিভস বলা হয়।
দ্রষ্টব্য: ‘to’ শব্দটি ইনফিনিটিভস এর সঙ্গে প্রায়ই সবসমই ব্যবহৃত হয়।
: Activity 8 (B) :
Underline the Infinitives in the following sentences :
(i) Raja is not afraid to speak the truth.
(ii) The teacher was extremely sorry to hear it.
(iii) The guava is fit to eat.
(iv) To find fault is easy.
: Activity 9 :
Add suitable prefix or suffix to the given words in brackets and fill in the blanks to complete the sentences meaningfully:
(a) The children were full of excitement (excite) as they went for a picnic.
(b) We should not discourage (courage) anyone.
(c) It was a comfortable (comfort) journey, as I got a place to sit.
(d) India became an independent (dependent) nation in 1947.
Activity -10(a)
Suppose you have read an interesting adventure story recently. Write a letter in about eighty words to your aunt describing the story and telling her why you liked it.
[Your Address]
[Date]
Dear Aunt,
I hope you are doing well. Recently, I read an exciting adventure story called The Wind Cap. It is about a brave young sailor named Jon who possesses a magical cap that controls the wind. When a storm threatens his ship, he uses the cap to steer the vessel safely. The thrilling moments and Jon’s courage made the story fascinating. I loved the suspense and the magical elements. You would enjoy it too!
Take care.
Yours lovingly,
[Your Name]
বাংলা অর্থ:
[আপনার ঠিকানা]
[তারিখ]
প্রিয় মাসি,
আশা করি তুমি ভালো আছো। সম্প্রতি আমি দ্য উইন্ড ক্যাপ নামে একটি দারুণ রোমাঞ্চকর গল্প পড়েছি। এটি জন নামে এক সাহসী নাবিকের গল্প, যার কাছে এক জাদুকরী টুপি আছে যা বাতাসকে নিয়ন্ত্রণ করতে পারে। একদিন প্রবল ঝড় উঠলে সে টুপির সাহায্যে জাহাজটিকে নিরাপদে চালিয়ে নিয়ে যায়। গল্পের রোমাঞ্চকর মুহূর্ত ও জনের সাহস আমাকে মুগ্ধ করেছে। এতে কল্পনার ছোঁয়া থাকায় গল্পটি আরও আকর্ষণীয় হয়েছে। তোমারও ভালো লাগবে!
ভালোবাসা রইলো,
[তোমার নাম]
Activity- 10(b)
Write a summary of the following passage:
Mahatma Gandhi was very honest from his childhood. He never resorted to any
unfair action. One day, while Gandhi was in school, an Inspector of schools came on a visit. The Inspector entered the classroom where Gandhi was sitting with other students. The Inspector gave a couple of English spellings to the students to write. Gandhi had written one incorrect spelling. The class teacher noticed this and indicated with his eyes to Gandhi to copy the correct spelling
from another student’s exercise book. But he did not do this. After the Inspector left, the class teacher scolded him for not following his instruction. Gandhi replied bravely that copying was dishonest and that is why he had not done it. (119 words)
ANS:
Summary:
From childhood, Mahatma Gandhi was very honest and never engaged in unfair actions. One day, during a school inspection, students were asked to write English spellings. Gandhi made a mistake, and his teacher signaled him to copy from another student, but he refused. After the Inspector left, the teacher scolded him. Gandhi bravely replied that copying was dishonest, so he did not do it.
বাংলা অর্থ:
শৈশব থেকেই মহাত্মা গান্ধী খুবই সৎ ছিলেন এবং কখনো অন্যায় কাজে লিপ্ত হননি। একদিন, স্কুল পরিদর্শনের সময়, শিক্ষার্থীদের ইংরেজি বানান লিখতে বলা হয়। গান্ধী ভুল করেছিলেন, তাই শিক্ষক তাকে অন্যের খাতা থেকে নকল করতে ইঙ্গিত দেন, কিন্তু তিনি তা করেননি। পরিদর্শক চলে যাওয়ার পর শিক্ষক তাকে বকাঝকা করেন। গান্ধী সাহসের সঙ্গে বলেন যে নকল করা অসততা, তাই তিনি তা করেননি।