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NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Main Course Book Unit 1 People Chapter 2 A Burglary Attempt

NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Main Course Book Unit 1 People Chapter 2 A Burglary Attempt

CBSE Class 9 English Main Course Book Unit 1 People Chapter 2 A Burglary Attempt

Question 1:
We notice lots of details about people and their appearance, but to describe them accurately and vividly, we need to be specific.Working in pairs, look carefully at the pictures given and complete the table with appropriate words from the box given on the next page. You may add words of your own to describe people.

NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Main Course Book Unit 1 People Chapter 2 A Burglary Attempt Q1

A B C D
Face
Hair
Dress
Build

Answer:   

A B C D
Face Angular,
bearded
Round,
unshaven
Friendly,
Sharp
featured
Sharp
featured,
bearded
Hair Close
cropped
Balding, Plaited,
long
Close
cropped
Dress Elegant,
well tailored,
formal
Sloppy, ill fitting,
casual
Formal,
wavy
Casual,
elegant
Build Over­
weight
Hefty Petite,
slim
Lanky

 

Question 2:
When we meet people, we notice their faces more than anything else. The box below contains words which describe the features of a face. Work in pairs and list them under the appropriate headings, then add more words of your own.
NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Main Course Book Unit 1 People Chapter 2 A Burglary Attempt Q2

Shape of Face Complexion Eyes Hair Nose Lips Teeth

Answer:

Shape of Face Complexion Eyes Hair Nose Lips Teeth
Oval,
pear­
shaped,
square,
Fair
swarthy,
pale
Twinkling,
shifty,
staring,
large,
round
Discoloured, short,close-
cropped, untidy, neat
Short,
broken,
long,
protruding,
pointed,
Broken,
protruding,
thick,
pointed
upturned
Broken,
pale
close set

 

Question 3:
Read the newspaper clipping.
(See Main Course Book, Page 13)
Listen to an interview between the police inspector in charge of the case, the house­keeper, Ms. Lakshmi and the watchman, Ram Singh. As you listen, note down the details of the burglar.

Description
 Build
 Height
 Clothes
 Shape of Face
 Complexion
 Eyes
 Hair
 Nose
 Lips
 Teeth
 Special features

Question 4:
Taking hints from Q.3, write a paragraph describing the burglar.
Answer:
The burglar was a tall and well built man. He was slightly overweight. He had an oval face with sharp nose and grey eyes. He was wearing glasses. His hair was thick, black and straight. His lips were thick. He was wearing faded and old clothes of dark colour. He had six fingers on his right hand.

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