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Class 9 English Autumn
The poet and the text Autumn :
John Clare (1793-1864) was an English poet famous for his celebratory representations of the English countryside and his lamentation of its disruption. Some of his notable collections of poetry are First Love, Snow Storm, The Village Minstrel and Other Poems etc.
The following poem presents a pen-picture of the mellow beauty of autumn in the countryside. As this season comes just before winter, it is characterized by falling leaves, bare branches and strong winds.
WBBSE Class 9 English Autumn Bengali Discussion
Lesson 3
Autumn
-John Clare
I love the fitful gust that shakes
আমি ভালোবাসি দমকা ঝড় যা কাঁপায়
The casement all day,
সারাদিন ধরে গরাদহীন জানলা,
And from the mossy elm-tree takes
এবং শ্যাওলা ধরা এলম গাছ থেকে
The faded leaves away,
উড়িয়ে নিয়ে যায় বিবর্ণ পাতাদের
Twirling them by the window pane
পাক খাওয়াতে খাওয়াতে সার্সির কাছ দিয়ে
With thousand others down the lane.
আরও হাজার গলিতে পরে থাকা পাতাদের সাথে।
I love to see the shaking twig
আমি দেখতে ভালবাসি কাঁপতে থাকা ছোট ডালটিকে
Dance till the shut of eve
যা নাচতে থাকে সন্ধার দোর বন্ধের আগে পর্যন্ত
The sparrow on the cottage rig,
কুটিরে চিমনির উপর চড়ুই পাখিটি
Whose chirp would make believe
যার কিচিরমিচির ডাক বিশ্বাস করতে বলে
That spring was just now flirting by
যে বসন্ত এখন সবেমাত্র অভিনয় করে চলে যাচ্ছে
In summer's lap with flowers to lie.
গ্রীষ্মের কোলে ফুলগুলিকে শুইয়ে দিয়ে।
I love to see the cottage smoke
আমি ভালবাসি কুটির থেকে নির্গত ধোঁয়া দেখতে
Curl upwards through the naked trees,
কুণ্ডলী আকারে উঠে যাচ্ছে নগ্ন গাছগুলির মধ্যে দিয়ে (ন্যাড়া গাছ / পাতাহীন)
The pigeons nestled round the cote
নীড় ঘিরে পায়রার বসে থাকা
On dull November days like these;
আজকের মত বিবর্ণ এই নভেম্বরের দিনগুলিতে;
The cock upon the dung-hill crowing,
গোবরের স্তূপের উপর মোরগটির ডেকে চলা
The mill sails on the heath a-going.
অনুর্বর প্রান্তরে হওয়া কলের পাখার অবিরাম ঘুরে চলা।
The feather from the raven’s breast
দাঁড়কাকের বুক থেকে খোসা পালকের
Falls on the stubble lea,
কতির্ত শস্যক্ষেতের উপর উড়ে পড়া,
The acorns near the old crow’s nest
বুড়ো কাকটার বাসার কাছে ওক ফলগুলোর
Fall pattering down the tree;
টুপুরটাপুর করে গাছ থেকে ঝরে পড়া;
The grunting pigs, that wait for all,
ঘোঁত ঘন্ট শব্দ করা শুকরের, যারা সকলের জন্য অপেক্ষায় থাকে,
Scramble and hurry where they fall.
ঠেলাঠেলি এবং হুড়োহুড়ি করে একত্র হচ্ছিল যেখানে তারা ভূপতিত হয়ে পড়ে।
Exercise 1
Tick the correct answer from the given alternatives:
(1) All though the day the fitful gust shakes the
(a) window-pane
(b) curtains
(c) casement
(d) door
Answer: All though the day the fitful gust shakes the – casement.
(2) The poet loves to see the shaking twig dance till the
(a) coming of down
(b) end of night
(c) end of afternoon
(d) shut of eve
Answer: The poet loves to see the shaking twig dance till the – shut of eve.
(3) The sparrow sat on the
(a) cottage rig
(b) house-top
(c) mossy elm-tree
(d) casement
Answer: The sparrow sat on the – cottage rig.
(4) Te pigeons nestled round the
(a) cage
(b) cote
(c) branch
(d) heath
Answer: Te pigeons nestled round the – cote.
(5) The cock was crowing upon the
(a) dunghill
(b) lea
(c) tree tops
(d) mill sails
Answer: The cock was crowing upon the – dunghill.
(6) The grunting pigs
(a) walk slowly
(b) scramble and hurry
(c) dive and swim
Answer: The grunting pigs – scramble and hurry.
Exercise 2
Answer the following questions within twenty-five words:
(i) What happens to the leaves of the mossy elm-tree in autumn?
Ans. In autumn, the fitful gust of wind takes the faded leaves from the mossy elm-tree and twirls them by the window pane, down the lane.
(ii) What are the things the poet loves to see on November days?
Ans. The poet loves to see cottage smoke curling through naked trees, pigeons around the cote, the cock crowing on the dunghill, and mill sails moving on the heath.
Grammar in Use :
Exercise 3
State whether the following sentences are in Active or Passive Voice:
(a) Anil will visit his grandmother’s house.
Ans: Active
(b) The President has left his office.
Ans: Active
(c) The project will have been finished by the students.
Ans: Passive
(d) Promita’s leave has been sanctioned by the school authority.
Ans: Passive
Exercise 4
Change the voice of the following sentences:
(a) The boy has read out the letter.
Ans: The letter has been read out by the boy.
(b) I shall have bought a cricket bat by tomorrow.
Ans: A cricket bat will have been bought by me by tomorrow.
(c) Sohini’s friends had organized a picnic.
Ans: A picnic had been organized by Sohini’s friends.
(d) The football team will put up a brave fight.
Ans: A brave fight will be put up by the football team.
Exercise 5
Change the following sentences into indirect speech:
(a) I said to him, “Will you share your tiffin with me?”
Ans: I asked him if he would share his tiffin with me.
(b) Anjan’s mother said, “Your father has left for Mumbai.”
Ans: Anjan’s mother said that his father had left for Mumbai.
(c) The girls triumphantly said, “Hurrah! We have won the match.”
Ans: The girls triumphantly said that they had won the match.
(d) He says, “Let you be successful in life.”
Ans: He wishes that you be successful in life.
(e) The captain informed, “The tournament was postponed last month.”
Ans: The captain informed us that the tournament had been postponed the previous month.
Composition :
Exercise 6
Use the following flow-chart to write a paragraph within 100 words on how to make paper:
cutting down of bamboos –making pulp–adding chemicals –rolling into sheets — adding color — drying — ready for use
Ans. The process of making paper begins with cutting down bamboo, which is then processed to make pulp. This pulp is mixed with chemicals to enhance its properties and is then rolled into thin sheets. These sheets are subsequently colored to the desired hue. Once colored, the sheets are dried to remove any moisture, making them suitable for use. The dried sheets are then ready to be used for various purposes, such as writing, printing, and packaging. This process ensures that the paper produced is of good quality and suitable for various applications.
Exercise 7
Write a biography of Annie Besant within 100 words based on the hints given below:
Hints : born on 1st of October 1847 in London — famous British writer — well known Socialist, activist for the rights of women — participated in Indian politics — joined the Indian National Congress — became the first woman President of the Indian National Congress in 1917 — passed away on 20th of September 1933 in Madras, India.
Ans. Annie Besant was born on October 1, 1847, in London. She gained fame as a British writer and was also a prominent socialist, advocating for women’s rights. Her activism extended to Indian politics, where she became a significant figure. Besant joined the Indian National Congress and, in 1917, made history by becoming its first woman President. Her contributions to the Indian independence movement were notable. Besant passed away on September 20, 1933, in Madras, India, leaving behind a legacy of social reform and political activism that continues to inspire.