Sea Fever - Activity Solution (Class 10, WBBSE)

In this post, we have given the complete solution of Exercise 1 - 4 of 'Sea-Fever.' Class X students of WBBSE.

Comprehension Exercises

1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
    (a) The poet asks for a sail the colour of which would be – (iv) white.
    (b) While going down to the sea, the poet wants to hear the crying of – (i) seagulls.
    (c) The wind on the sea is like a whetted – (iii) knife.
2. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences in support of your answer:
    (a) To steer the ship the poet needs the moon. ---- False 
Supporting Statement: ... a star to steer her by...
    (b) The call of the running tide is wild and clear. ---- True
Supporting Statement: Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
    (c) The poet is going out to the sea for the first time. ---- False
Supporting Statement: I must go down to the seas again.
3. Answer the following questions:
    (a) During what time of the day the poet wishes to go down to the seas? Answer : The poet wishes to do down to the seas during dawn. 
    (b) What kind of day does the poet prefer for sailing?
Answer : The poet prefers a windy day for sailing.
    (c) What does the poet prefer to hear from a fellow rover?
Answer : From a fellow rover, the poet wants to hear a merry yarn.

Grammar

4. Do as directed:
    (a) What a shocking sight. (Change into an assertive sentence)
Answer : It is a very shocking sight.
    (b) I am sure of his success. (Change into a complex sentence)
Answer : I am sure that he would be successful.
    (c) Snigdha is not only wise but also brave. (Change into a simple sentence)
Answer : Snigdha is both wise and brave.