পাঠভিত্তিক প্ৰশ্নোত্তৰ আৰু কাৰ্যাৱলী (Textbook Activities & Solutions)

Activity 1: Comprehension Questions on Poem (কবিতাভিত্তিক প্ৰশ্নোত্তৰ)

** (a) Question: Which flower is compared to a friend in the poem?**
(কবিতাটিত বন্ধুক কোনটো ফুলৰ লগত তুলনা কৰা হৈছে?) 

• Answer: In the poem, a friend is compared to a rose (“a rose to be exact”).
  (কবিতাটিত বন্ধুক গোলাপ ফুলৰ লগত তুলনা কৰা হৈছে।)

** (b) Question: Which bird is mentioned as ‘beautiful and wise’ in the poem?**
(কবিতাটিত কোনটো চৰাইক ‘ধুনীয়া আৰু জ্ঞানী’ বুলি উল্লেখ কৰা হৈছে?)

• Answer: The owl is mentioned as ‘both beautiful and wise’ in the poem.
  (কবিতাটিত ফেঁচাক ‘ধুনীয়া আৰু জ্ঞানী’ বুলি উল্লেখ কৰা হৈছে।)

** (c) Question: What does the poem say about a friend’s heart?**
(কবিতাটিত বন্ধুৰ হৃদয়খনৰ বিষয়ে কি কোৱা হৈছে?)

• Answer: The poem says that a friend’s heart remains strong and faithful until the very end.
  (কবিতাটিত কোৱা হৈছে যে এজন বন্ধুৰ হৃদয়খন জীৱনৰ শেষলৈকে শক্তিশালী আৰু বিশ্বস্ত হৈ থাকে।)

** (d) Question: Why are friends important according to the poem?**
(কবিতাটিৰ মতে বন্ধুসকল কিয় গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ?)

• Answer: Friends are important because they provide safety, wisdom, and unconditional lifelong support, making our lives meaningful and joyful.
  (বন্ধুসকল গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ কাৰণ তেওঁলোকে আমাক নিৰাপত্তা, জ্ঞান আৰু আজীৱন নিঃস্বাৰ্থ সংগ প্ৰদান কৰি আমাৰ জীৱনটোক অৰ্থপূৰ্ণ কৰি তোলে।)

Activity 2: Rhyming Words from the Poem (ছন্দ মিলোৱা শব্দ)

• wise – dies

• end – friend

Activity 3: True or False (শুদ্ধ নে অশুদ্ধ)

1. The poet compares a friend to a rose. → True (T) (শুদ্ধ)

2. The gate mentioned in the poem is old. → False (F) (অশুদ্ধ — brand-new gate)

3. The owl in the poem is described as strong. → False (F) (অশুদ্ধ — beautiful and wise)

Activity 4: Stanza Explanations Matching (স্তৱক আৰু সাৰমৰ্ম মিলোৱা)

1. The poet has compared a friend to a heart that remains strong and still till the end… → Stanza 3

2. In the poem, the poet compares a friend not to any ordinary flower but with the queen of flowers – the rose… → Stanza 1

3. An owl is considered to be the wisest of all the birds… → Stanza 2

Activity 5(b) & 5(c): Grammar — Quantifiers / Determiners (পৰিমাণবাচক অব্যয়)

Fill in the blanks:

1. He has some books on this topic. (some)

2. Do you have any idea? (any)

3. We need some help. (some)

4. He has a lot of things to discuss. (a lot of)

Paragraph Completion:
My friend has a lot of story books on her shelf. She reads some books before going to bed every night. She has a collection of many adventure and magic stories. I asked her if she has any comic book in her collection.

Activity 6: Figures of Speech — Similes (উপমা অলংকাৰ)

Sentence Fill-in:

1. Neha is a busy girl. She is as busy as a bee.

2. John is a cunning man. He is as cunning as a fox.

3. The mango is very tasty. It is as sweet as honey.

4. Sujit is a good athlete. He runs like a cheetah.

5. Mrinalini is brilliant in her studies. Her achievements sparkle like diamonds.

Activity 7: Synonyms of ‘Friend’ & Others (সমৰ্থক শব্দ)

• Friend = Comrade, Mate, Partner, Companion

• Wise = Intelligent, Clever, Sensible

• Beautiful = Pretty, Lovely, Attractive

• Strong = Sturdy, Powerful, Tough

• Unlatch = Unlock, Open, Unfasten

Sentences using Synonyms:

1. Comrade: The brave soldiers supported each comrade during the battle.

2. Partner: Pranjal is my project partner in science class.

3. Companion: A good book is the best companion during travel.

4. Mate: Rahul is my best classmate and playmate.

Activity 9(a) & 9(b): Acrostic Poems (বৰ্ণানুক্ৰমিক কবিতা)

Acrostic Poem for ‘TOGETHER’:

• Time with friends is always fun,

• Others join in fun all day.

• Games and laughter we share.

• Everyone is happy here.

• Together we play.

• Having joyful moments with everyone.

• Enjoying their company each day.

• Really makes us happy all day.

The word formed vertically is: TOGETHER (একত্ৰে)

Activity 10: Listening Text Comprehension (শ্ৰৱণ পাঠৰ প্ৰশ্নোত্তৰ — Pankaj & Aditi)

1. For whom is the classroom rearranged?

   • Answer: The classroom is rearranged for Pankaj, a student who uses a wheelchair.

2. Who takes the lead in making the classroom a more welcoming space?

   • Answer: Aditi, a thoughtful classmate, takes the lead.

3. What specific changes did Aditi and her friends make?

   • Answer: They removed the dustbin, rearranged desks, and created a wider entrance and clear pathway for Pankaj’s wheelchair.

4. What theme is highlighted?

   • Answer: The theme of empathy, teamwork, inclusivity, and mutual support is highlighted.

Activity 11: Forms of Literature (সাহিত্যৰ ভিন্ন ৰূপ)

1. Informative Text (তথ্যমূলক ৰচনা): A text that explains factual information objectively (e.g., essays, scientific articles on owls).

2. Narrative Text (বৰ্ণনামূলক কাহিনী): A text that tells a story with a plot and characters to entertain and teach (e.g., the story of Rohan rebuilding Anandnagar).

3. Descriptive Text (বিৱৰণমূলক ৰচনা): A text that creates a vivid sensory picture of a person, place, or thing (e.g., description of a colourful classroom).

4. Drama / Skit (নাট / নাটিকা): A story written in dialogue form meant to be performed by actors on stage (e.g., “Together We Shine”).

Activity 13: Phonetics — Sounds of the Letter ‘g’

Activity 14: Homonyms (সমোচ্চাৰিত ভিন্ন অৰ্থযুক্ত শব্দ)

• Right:

1. Correct / True (শুদ্ধ)

2. Direction opposite to left (সোঁফাল)

• Handle:

1. A part of a door or cup held by hand (হাতল)

2. To manage or take care of a situation (পৰিচালনা কৰা)

• Captain:

1. A team leader (দলনেতা / অধিনায়ক)

2. The commander of a ship or aircraft (জাহাজৰ চালক)

• Beat:

1. Musical rhythm or stroke (তাল / ছন্দ)

2. To defeat someone in a game (পৰাস্ত কৰা)

• Fair:

1. Treating everyone equally and justly (ন্যায়সংগত / পক্ষপাতহীন)

2. A public gathering or exhibition with games and stalls (মেলা)

Activity 15: Grammar — Direct and Indirect Speech (উক্তি পৰিৱৰ্তন)

• Example 1:

• Direct: Zarina says, “Everyone deserves a chance.”

• Indirect: Zarina says that everyone deserves a chance.

• Example 2:

• Direct: Birkhang says, “Folk beats echo our roots.”

• Indirect: Birkhang says that folk beats echo our roots.

• Example 3:

• Direct: Mrinalini says, “Teamwork makes the dream work.”

• Indirect: Mrinalini says that teamwork makes the dream work.

Activity 18(a): Poster Design (পোষ্টাৰ নিৰ্মাণ)

XYZ HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
PRESENTS
INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY 2026

“Our Mother Language: Our Identity and Pride!”

Date: 21st February 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: School Auditorium

Events & Activities:

• Multilingual Poetry Recitation (বহুভাষিক কবিতা পাঠ)

• Traditional Folk Song & Dance Performance (লোকগীত আৰু নৃত্য)

• Creative Slogan & Poster Making Competition

• Speech on Linguistic Diversity in India

All are cordially invited!
Person (Cultural Secretary)

Activity 18(b): Paragraph — The Importance of International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day is observed globally on 21st February every year to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity and promote multilingualism. A person’s mother tongue is the very first language they learn from their family; it shapes their thoughts, values, identity, and emotions. Preserving our mother language fosters mutual respect, keeps traditional knowledge alive, and strengthens the cultural fabric of a nation. In a diverse country like India, respecting all native languages and dialects unites us as one harmonious society under the noble banner of “Unity in Diversity.”

(প্ৰতি বছৰে ২১ ফেব্ৰুৱাৰী তাৰিখে সমগ্ৰ বিশ্বতে আন্তঃৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় মাতৃভাষা দিৱস পালন কৰা হয়। মাতৃভাষাই মানুহৰ আত্মপৰিচয় আৰু সংস্কৃতি ৰক্ষা কৰে। বহুভাষিক দেশে সকলো ভাষাক শ্ৰদ্ধা কৰিলেহে একতা আৰু সম্প্ৰীতি বৰ্তি থাকে।)