LESSON : 5

PRINCESS SEPTEMBER
(প্রিন্সেস সেপ্টেম্বর)
সেপ্টেম্বর মাসের রাজকুমারী
W. Somerset Maugham
(ডব্লিউ. সমারসেট মম)

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Unit – I

Princess September Activity Question Answer Class 8 wbbse | প্রিন্সেস সেপ্টেম্বর অ্যাক্টিভিটি প্রশ্নোত্তর অষ্টম শ্রেণি ইংরেজি

ACTIVITY 1

Tick the correct alternative :

(i) When the little bird hopped into Princess September’s room, she was
(a) clapping her hands
(b) crying alone
(c) sleeping in her bed

Ans: (c) sleeping in her bed

(ii) The little bird perched on the
(a) finger of the Princess
(b) branch of the willow tree
(c) window

Ans: (a) finger of the Princess

(iii) The sisters of Princess September
(a) loved her
(b) were envious of her
(c) hated her

Ans: (b) were envious of her

(iv) Princess September was advised to
(a) let the bird go free
(b) hand the bird over to her sisters
(c) put the bird in a cage

Ans: (c) put the bird in a cage

ACTIVITY 2

Rearrange the following sentences in the correct order and put the numbers in the given boxes :

(1) All the sisters came together to advise Princess September. [4]

(2) Princess September was crying alone in her room. [1]

(3) A little bird hopped on to the end of the Princess’s bed. [2]

(4) Princess September feared that the bird might forget her. [6]

(5) The bird sang a beautiful song. [3]

(6) The Princess was advised to put the bird into a cage. [5]

ACTIVITY 3

Answer the following question:

How do you think Princess September spent her days when the bird was away ?

Ans : When the bird was away, Princess September spent her days apprehensively. Princess September thought about the birds and became doubtful whether the bird would ever return to her or not.

ACTIVITY 4

Complete the following sentences with information from the text:

(a) The little bird was surprised when _____________________________________

Ans. September carried him to the cage and put him in and start the door on him.

(b) At dawn, the little bird wished to be let out from the cage because _____________________________________

Ans. he wanted to have a good fly while the dew is still wet on the ground.

(c) Princess September told the bird he was better off in the cage because _____________________________________

Ans. he had a beautiful Golden cage.

(d) The bird told the Princess that it could not sing as _____________________________________

Ans. he wanted to see the trees and the Lake and the rice growing in the fields.

ACTIVITY 5

Answer the following questions:

(a) ‘So he suspected nothing’. Who is ‘he’ ? Why did he not suspect anything ?

Ans: The word “he” refers to the little bird.He did not suspect anything because the bird was quite used to Princess September’s holding him like this.

(b) Why did the little bird stop in the middle of his song ?

Ans: The little bird stopped in the middle of his song because he felt upset as he did not like the bondage in the cage .

(c) How did he try to free himself from the cage ?

Ans: The little bird tried to slip through the bars of the cage, but he beat against the door of the cage and he could not open it.

ACTIVITY 6

Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements in the given boxes. Give supporting statements for each of your answers :

(a) The little bird was happy to see the rice fields and the lake from within the cage. [F]

S.S: The rice fields and the lake and the willow trees look quite different when you see them through the bars of a cage.

(b) When the bird did not eat a thing, Princess September grew anxious. [T]

S.S: The Princess was anxious.

(c) The next morning Princess found the bird hopping around the cage. [F]

S.S: She gave a startled cry, for there the little bird lay with his eyes closed, and he looked as if he were dead.

(d) The bird was granted freedom. [T]

S.S: “Then take your freedom”, the Princess said.

ACTIVITY 7

Answer the following questions :

(a) How did Princess September try to make the little bird happy ?

Ans: Princess September tried to make the little bird happy by taking it to the lake round which grew the willow trees and standing at the edge of the rice- field that stretched as far as the eye could see.

(b) Why did the Princess give “a sob of relief” ?

Ans: The Princess gave “ a sob of relief ”, when she felt that the little bird’s heart was beating still.

(c) Why was the little bird granted freedom by the Princess ?

Ans: The little bird was granted freedom by the Princess because she understood that the confinement would kill the little bird.

(d) “Then he opened his wings and flew right away into the blue.” Would the little bird return to the Princess again ? Give reasons for your answer.

Ans: I think the little bird would return to the Princess again because the little bird told the Princess that he loved and would sing her the loveliest song he knew as he would never forget her.

ACTIVITY 8(a)

In the following sentences underline the groups of words that do not have a subject or a predicate and do not have a finite verb and do not make complete sense:

(i) Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.

(ii) The sun rises in the east.

(iii) The farmer lived in a house made of straw.

ACTIVITY 8(b)

In the following sentences, underline the group of words that do the work of an Adjective:

(i) He was a man full of hope.

(ii) A necklace of great value was stolen.

(iii) This is a table made of wood.

ACTIVITY 8(c)

In the following sentences, underline the groups of words that do the work of an Adverb:

(i) The bird stood in the corner of his cage.

(ii) He spoke in a confident manner.

(iii) It’s raining at this moment.

ACTIVITY 8(d)

In the following sentences, underline the groups of words that do the work of a Noun:

(i) Travelling by train gives me great pleasure.

(ii) The child refused to answer my question.

(iii) He wanted to go home.

ACTIVITY 8(e)

In the following sentences underline and identify the phrases :

(i) The wind blew with great speed.

Ans: with great speed – Adverb phrase

(ii) The king wore a crown made of diamond.

Ans: made of diamond – Adjective phrase

(iii) The little girl did not know what to do.

Ans: what to do – Noun phrase

(iv) She is a lady of great patience.

Ans: lady of great patience – Adjective phrase

ACTIVITY 8(f)

In the following sentences, underline groups of words that have a Subject and a Predicate and form parts of the main sentences and have Finite verbs:

(i) He was surprised when she carried him to the cage.

(ii) He drew a picture which was very beautiful.

(iii) I did not go to school as I was unwell.

(iv) Indian cricket team is confident that it will win the match.

ACTIVITY 8(g)

In the following sentences, underline the main parts of the sentences that are Independent and (circle) the clauses that depend on the main parts :

(i) Although he was unwell, he went out.

Ans. (Although he was unwell), he went out.

Dependent clause: “Although he was unwell”

Independent clause: “he went out”

(ii) He is a king who is very powerful.

Ans. He is a king (who is very powerful).

Independent clause: “He is a king”

Dependent clause: “who is very powerful”

(iii) Rani said that he had met my brother.

Ans. Rani said (that he had met my brother).

Independent clause: “Rani said”

Dependent clause: “that he had met my brother”

(iv) When she was hungry, the baby cried out.

Ans. (When she was hungry), the baby cried out.

Dependent clause: “When she was hungry”

Independent clause: “the baby cried out”

ACTIVITY 9

Replace the underlined words with their antonyms:

(i) The boy wrote a different story.

Ans: The boy wrote the same story.

(ii) The mother placed the child gently on the bed.

Ans: The mother placed the child rudely on the bed.

(iii) On hearing the news he felt very uneasy.

Ans: On hearing the news he felt very easy.

(iv) The gate was opened by the porter.

Ans: The gate was closed by the porter.

ACTIVITY 10 (a)

Suppose you are a member of an organization that works for prevention of cruelty to animals. You come across a monkey in chains being made to perform tricks. You watch it for some time till it suddenly starts talking to you of its sorrow.

Now write an imaginary conversation which takes place between you and the monkey longing its freedom.

Ans.

Me: Why are you so quiet?

Monkey: I am very sad.

Me: What happened to you?

Monkey: I am kept in chains.

Me: Do you want to stay here?

Monkey: No, I want to be free.

Me: Why do they make you do tricks?

Monkey: They force me to work.

Me: Do you want to go back to the forest?

Monkey: Yes, I want to climb trees and live freely.

Me: Don’t worry, I will help you.

Monkey: Really? Will you set me free?

Me: Yes, I will inform my organization.

Monkey: Thank you, my friend. I will wait for you.

ACTIVITY 10 (b)

Suppose you have to obey the orders of someone from morning to night. You are not allowed to act according to your own will. Write a paragraph in about eighty words describing your feelings in this situation.

Ans: Living under constant orders from morning to night would feel suffocating and deeply frustrating. Without the freedom to make even small choices, I would feel as though my identity and individuality were slowly fading away. Every action would seem mechanical, lacking personal meaning or satisfaction. Over time, this loss of control could lead to sadness and helplessness. Human beings naturally crave independence, so being denied that basic freedom would make life feel empty, exhausting, and emotionally draining.

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