Balbharati Class 8 English Solutions Chapter 1.3 The Pilgrim
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Chapter 1.3 : The Pilgrim Exercise question Solutions
Question no – (2)
Answer :
| A | B |
| 1. pilgrim | f. a dutiful man |
| 2. journey | c. life |
| 3. evening or close of day | e. old age |
| 4. chasm, deep and wide | a. threat to life |
| 5. building a bridge | g. solving the problem/getting rid of treat to life |
| 6. pitfall | b. trap |
| 7. close of day | d. death |
Question no – (3)
Answer :
(A) 3 qualities of
The old pilgrim :
- Advisable.
- Helpful.
- Experienced.
The fellow pilgrim :
- ill.
- Advised.
- Weird.
- Inquiring.
Young pilgrim :
- Inexpert.
- Afraid.
- Unwise.
(3) (B) Answer in your own words
(a) Why did the old man have no need to build the bridge, across the chasm ?
Answer :
The old man had no need to build the bridge because he had already crossed the vast chasm and there was no need for him to cross that way again.
(b) What explanation did he give to the fellow- pilgrim for his thoughtful deed ?
Answer :
The old man explained to the fellow pilgrim for his thoughtful deed that he was building the bridge for those young men who were about to cross that chasm. The youth was not that much experienced and brave to cross that way and the chasm could seem to be a trap for them. So, for helping them he was building the bridge.
(c) What message does the poem convey to all of us?
Answer :
The poem conveys the message that we should be always helpful to other and should be very modest.
Question no – (4)
Answer :
(4) – (C) lines that contain Inversion are
You have crossed the chasm deep and wide
To the fair haired youth, may a pitfall be.
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