NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Chapter 2 – A Burglary Attempt
Page No 11:
Question B.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.
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angular
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close-cropped
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well-tailored
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casual
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stocky
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elegant
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unshaven
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ill-fitting
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formal
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lanky
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bearded
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sloppy
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medium
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petite
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hefty
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balding
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slim
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plaited
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thick
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round
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open
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friendly
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wavy
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long
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receding
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over weight
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sharp-featured
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A
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B
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C
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D
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Face
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Hair
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Dress
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Build
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Answer:
This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, a few sample solutions have been provided for your reference
A
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B
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C
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D
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Face
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bearded
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unshaven
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Hair
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close-cropped
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balding
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plaited
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Dress
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formal
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Build
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over weight
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slim
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Page No 13:
Question B.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.
twinkling
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shifty
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discoloured
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short
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oval
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pear-shaped
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large
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close-cropped
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broken
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long
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protruding
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gapped
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thick
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pointed
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wide
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fair
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thin
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pale
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swarthy
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staring
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square
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round
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untidy
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close-set
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neat
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wavy
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upturned
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Shape of face
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Complexion
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Eyes
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Hair
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Nose
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Lips
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Teeth
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Answer:
Shape of face
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Complexion
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Eyes
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Hair
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Nose
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Lips
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Teeth
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oval
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pale
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twinkling
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wavy
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pointed
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thick
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broken
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pear-shaped
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fair
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close-set
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long
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thin
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discoloured
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square
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wheatish
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staring
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short
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protruding
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gapped
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circle
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swarthy
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large
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close-cropped
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round
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wide
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untidy
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upturned
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shifty
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neat
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