कक्षा 10 अंग्रेजी First Flight Chapter 9 “The Proposal” NCERT प्रश्न समाधान के साथ यहां देखें

Class 10 English First Flight Chapter 9 "The Proposal" के NCERT Solutions छात्रों को अध्याय की कहानी, पात्रों और हास्य तत्वों को बेहतर ढंग से समझने में सहायता करते हैं। ये समाधान नवीनतम CBSE पाठ्यक्रम के अनुसार तैयार किए गए हैं और परीक्षा में पूछे जाने वाले महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्नों के सरल एवं सटीक उत्तर प्रदान करते हैं। नियमित अभ्यास से विद्यार्थियों की Reading, Writing तथा Answer Writing Skills बेहतर होती हैं और बोर्ड परीक्षा में अच्छे अंक प्राप्त करने में मदद मिलती है। 

Chapter 9 “The Proposal” के NCERT समाधान 

Chapter 9 “The Proposal” NCERT Solutions अध्याय की मुख्य घटनाओं और महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्नों को आसान तरीके से समझाकर छात्रों को परीक्षा में अच्छे अंक लाने में सहायता करते हैं।

Question 1: What does Chubukov at first suspect that Lomov has come for? Is he sincere when he later says, “And I’ve always loved you, my angel, as if you were my own son”? Find reasons for your answer from the play.

Answer:At first, Chubukov thinks that Lomov has come to ask for financial help because he arrives wearing formal clothes. Later, when Chubukov says, “And I’ve always loved you, my angel, as if you were my own son,” he does not truly mean it. His words appear false because during the argument he angrily insults Lomov and calls him names such as ‘pettifogger,’ ‘old rat,’ and ‘Jesuit.’ He had also made up his mind not to give Lomov any money if he asked for it. However, the moment Lomov proposes marriage to Natalya, Chubukov suddenly becomes warm and friendly. This quick change in behavior shows that his affection is not genuine and that he is mainly interested in the marriage proposal.

Question 2:Chubukov says of Natalya: “… as if she won’t consent! She’s in love; egad, she’s like a lovesick cat…” Would you agree? Find reasons for your answer.

Answer:Yes, I agree with Chubukov’s statement. He feels that Natalya already has feelings for Lomov and will gladly accept his marriage proposal. Although Natalya keeps arguing with Lomov throughout the play, her true emotions become clear after Lomov leaves the house. When Chubukov tells her that Lomov had actually come to propose to her, she becomes extremely upset and anxious. She immediately asks her father to call Lomov back and repeatedly says, “Bring him back!” Her nervousness and emotional reaction clearly show that she loves Lomov despite their frequent quarrels and misunderstandings.

Question 3: 

(ii) Then think of five adjectives or adjectival expressions of your own to describe each character in the play.

(iii) Can you now imagine what these characters will quarrel about next?

Answer:

(ii)

• Lomov: nervous, quarrelsome, sensitive, impatient, educated

• Natalya: argumentative, emotional, stubborn, energetic, outspoken

• Chubukov: short-tempered, practical, dramatic, selfish, humorous

(iii)
These characters are likely to quarrel again over small and unimportant matters, such as property, hunting dogs, household issues, or personal opinions. Since all three characters are stubborn and quick-tempered, even minor disagreements can easily turn into heated arguments. Their constant fighting adds humor and makes the play entertaining.

Thinking about Language (Page 157-159)

Question I:

1. This play has been translated into English from the Russian original. Are there any expressions or ways of speaking that strike you as more Russian than English? For example, would an adult man be addressed by an older man as my darling or my treasure in an English play?

Read through the play carefully, and find expressions that you think are not used in contemporary English, and contrast these with idiomatic modern English expressions that also occur in the play.

2. Look up the following words in a dictionary and find out how to pronounce them. Pay attention to how many syllables there are in each word, and find out which syllable is stressed, or said more forcefully

Question 3: Look up the following phrases in a dictionary to find out their meaning, and then use each in a sentence of your own.

(i) You may take it that

(ii) He seems to be coming round

(iii) My foot’s gone to sleep

Answer: 

(i) You may take it that – to assume or accept something as true.
Sentence: You may take it that the meeting will begin on time.

(ii) He seems to be coming round – recovering consciousness or beginning to feel better.
Sentence: After resting for a few minutes, he seemed to be coming round.

(iii) My foot’s gone to sleep – a temporary numb feeling in the foot due to lack of movement or pressure.
Sentence: My foot has gone to sleep because I was sitting in the same position for too long.

Question II:

Reported Speech

You must have noticed that when we report someone’s exact words, we have to make some changes in the sentence structure. In the following sentences, fill in the blanks to list the changes that have occurred in the above pairs of sentences. One has been done for you.

1. To report a question, we use the reporting verb asked (as in Sentence Set 1).

2. To report a statement, we use the reporting verb ____________________________.

3. The adverb of place here changes to _____________________________________.

4. When the verb in direct speech is in the present tense, the verb in reported speech is in the _____________________________________ tense (as in Sentence Set 3).

5. If the verb in direct speech is in the present continuous tense, the verb in reported speech changes to _____________________ tense. For example, ___________________ changes to was getting .

6. When the sentence in direct speech contains a word denoting respect, we add the adverb ____________________ in the reporting clause (as in Sentence Set 1).

7. The pronouns I, me, our and mine, which are used in the first person in direct speech, change according to the subject or object of the reporting verb such as , _________________, _____________________, __________________ or _______________ in reported speech.

Answer: 2. To report a statement, we use the reporting verb said/declared . 3. The adverb of place here changes to there. 4. When the verb in direct speech is in the present tense, the verb in reported speech is in the past tense. 5. If the verb in direct speech is in the present continuous tense, the verb in reported speech changes to past continuous tense. For example, am getting changes to was getting. 6. When the sentence in direct speech contains a word denoting respect, we add the adverb respectfully in the reporting clause. 7. The pronouns I, me, our and mine, which are used in the first person in direct speech, change according to the subject or object of the reporting verb, such as he/she, him/her, their, or his/her’s in reported speech.

Question III:

Here is an excerpt from an article from the Times of India dated 27 August 2006. Rewrite it, changing the sentences in direct speech into reported speech. Leave the other sentences unchanged.

“Why do you want to know my age? If people know I am so old, I won’t get work!” laughs 90-year-old A. K. Hangal, one of Hindi cinema’s most famous character actors. For his age, he is rather energetic. “What’s the secret?” we ask. “My intake of everything is in small quantities. And I walk a lot,” he replies. “I joined the industry when people retire. I was in my 40s. So I don’t miss being called a star. I am still respected and given work, when actors of my age are living in poverty and without work. I don’t have any complaints,” he says, adding, “but yes, I have always been underpaid.” Recipient of the Padma Bhushan, Hangal never hankered after money or materialistic gains. “No doubt I am content today, but money is important. I was a fool not to understand the value of money earlier,” he regrets.

Answer : Ninety-year-old A.K. Hangal, one of Hindi cinema’s most famous character actors, laughingly asked why people wanted to know his age. He said that if people came to know that he was so old, he would not get work. For his age, he was quite energetic. When asked about the secret of his energy, he replied that he took everything in small quantities and walked a lot. He further said that he had joined the film industry when most people retire, as he was already in his forties at that time. He added that he did not miss being called a star because he was still respected and continued to get work, while many actors of his age were living in poverty without jobs. He mentioned that he did not have any complaints, but admitted that he had always been underpaid.

Recipient of the Padma Bhushan, Hangal never ran after money or materialistic comforts. He admitted that although he felt satisfied with his life now, money was important. He regretted that he had been foolish not to understand the importance of money earlier in life.

Speaking and Writing (Page 159)

Question 1: Anger Management: As adults, one important thing to learn is how to manage our temper. Some of us tend to get angry quickly, while others remain calm.

Can you think of three ill effects that result from anger? Note them down. Suggest ways to avoid losing your temper in such situations. Are there any benefits to anger?

Answer: Anger can have several negative effects on a person’s health and relationships. Three major ill effects of anger are:

• It can lead to stress, headaches, and other health issues.

• Anger may damage friendships and family relationships.

• It can cause anxiety, frustration, and loss of peace of mind.

To avoid losing our temper, we should remain patient and think carefully before reacting. Taking deep breaths, staying calm, and discussing problems peacefully can also help control anger. It is important not to react immediately in difficult situations.

However, anger can sometimes be useful in a positive way. It helps people raise their voice against unfairness and injustice. It may also encourage individuals to solve problems and bring necessary changes in society.

(Note: This answer can also be written based on personal opinions and experiences.)

Question 2:

In pairs, prepare a script based on the given excerpt from The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore. You may write five exchanges between the characters with other directions such as movements on stage and way of speaking, etc.

One afternoon, when I happened to be specially busy, word came to my office room that Bimala had sent for me. I was startled.

“Who did you say had sent for me?” I asked the messenger.

“The Rani Mother”.

“The Bara Rani?”

“No, sir, the Chota Rani Mother.”

The Chota Rani! It seemed a century since I had been sent for by her. I kept them all waiting there, and went off into the inner apartments. When I stepped into our room I had another shock of surprise to find

Bimala there with a distinct suggestion of being dressed up. The room, which from persistent neglect, had latterly acquired an air of having grown absent-minded, had regained something of its old order this afternoon. I stood there silently, looking enquiringly at Bimala.

She flushed a little and the fingers of her right hand toyed for a time with the bangles on her left arm. Then she abruptly broke the silence.

“Look here! Is it right that ours should be the only market in all Bengal which allows foreign goods?”

“What, then, would be the right thing to do?” I asked.

“Order them to be cleared out!”

“But the goods are not mine.”

“Is not the market yours?”

“It is much more theirs who use it for trade.”

“Let them trade in Indian goods, then.”

“Nothing would please me better. But suppose they do not?”

“Nonsense! How dare they be so insolent? Are you not…”

“I am very busy this afternoon and cannot stop to argue it out. But I must refuse to tyrannise.”

“It would not be tyranny for selfish gain, but for the sake of the country.”

“To tyrannise for the country is to tyrannise over the country. But that I am afraid you will never understand.” With this I came away.

Answer: Activity to be done by yourself.

Question 3: In groups, discuss the qualities one should look for in a marriage partner.

You might consider the following points.

• Personal qualities

– Appearance or looks

– Attitudes and beliefs

– Sense of humour

• Value system

– Compassion and kindness

– Tolerance, ambition

– Attitude to money and wealth

• Education and professional background

Answer:Activity to be done by yourself.

Question 4:Are there parts of the play that remind you of film scenes from romantic comedies? Discuss this in groups, and recount to the rest of the class episodes similar to those in the play.

Answer: Activity to be done by yourself.

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