“English” Question Answers Chapter 4.1 What is Success ? Class 9 Maharashtra Board

ENGLISH WORKSHOP

1. Tick the correct alternative.

(i) The poet says that success is –

✅ (c) to laugh often and much

(ii) The poet wants us to –

✅ (d) earn the appreciation of honest critics

(iii) The poet wants us to appreciate –

✅ (c) beauty

(iv) The poet wants us to leave the world a bit –

✅ (b) better

2. Compare this poem with ‘Walk a little slower…’ and fill in the chart.

✔ The poem What is Success? is an example of free verse.

3. Based on the poet’s idea of true success, think of four people in your surroundings – your family, neighbours, friends, teachers, classmates, etc. who have achieved true success. Write in short what makes them successful.

1. My mother – She takes care of the family and helps others in need.
2. My teacher – She teaches students with dedication and kindness.
3. My neighbor – He helps poor people by giving them food and clothes.
4. My friend – He works hard in studies and helps classmates understand lessons.

4. List all the ‘to infinitive’ verb forms used in the poem.

• To laugh
• To win
• To earn
• To endure
• To appreciate
• To find
• To leave
• To know

5. In your opinion what things will help to make the world a better place? Discuss with your friends and write down at least three of the things.

1. Be kind and help others – Help poor and needy people.
2. Protect nature – Plant trees and avoid pollution.
3. Spread love and peace – Respect everyone and avoid fights.

6. Think of different types of people who have to face great difficulties. Write what you can do to help at least one of them.

• Old people – Spend time with them and help in daily tasks.
• Poor children – Give them books, food, and clothes.
• Disabled people – Support them and treat them with respect.

7. Prepare a set of questions to interview –

(a) A famous author

1. What inspired you to become a writer?
2. How do you get ideas for your stories?
3. What is your favorite book that you wrote?
4. What advice would you give to young writers?
5. What are the challenges of being an author?

(b) A well-known social worker

1. Why did you choose to become a social worker?
2. What problems do you solve in society?
3. How do you help poor and needy people?
4. What is the biggest challenge in your work?
5. How can young people help society?