NCERT Solutions – Class 9 English
Chapter 3: The Little Girl
Thinking About the Text (Rewritten Version)
I. Match the Emotions with Situations
Kezia experiences different emotions at various moments in the story. Match the feelings listed in Column A with the appropriate situations given in Column B.
Column A – Feelings
Fear or extreme nervousness
A happy feeling of relief
A strange but understanding emotion
Column B – Situations
(i) Her father enters her room to say goodbye
(ii) The sound of the carriage slowly fades away
(iii) Her father returns home
(iv) She tries to talk to her father
(v) She goes to bed while alone at home
(vi) Her father consoles her and falls asleep
(vii) Her father lies on the sofa and snores
Correct Matching
Fear or extreme nervousness
→ (iv) Talking to her father
→ (iii) Her father coming home
→ (v) Going to bed when alone
A happy feeling of relief
→ (vii) Father sleeping on the sofa
→ (i) Father giving a goodbye kiss
→ (ii) The carriage sound becoming faint
A strange feeling of understanding
→ (vi) Father comforting her and falling asleep
II. Short Answer Questions
Question 1: Why was Kezia scared of her father?
Answer:
Kezia feared her father because he was very strict and serious. He never played with her and often looked at her sternly, which made her uncomfortable and nervous.
Question 2: Who were the members of Kezia’s family?
Answer:
Kezia lived with her father, mother, grandmother, and herself.
Question 3: Describe Kezia’s father’s daily routine.
(i) Before going to office:
He would visit Kezia’s room and give her a goodbye kiss.
(ii) After returning from office:
He would relax in the drawing room, ask for tea, newspapers, slippers, and make Kezia remove his shoes.
(iii) On Sundays:
He rested on the sofa with a handkerchief on his face, slept, and snored loudly.
Question 4: How did Kezia’s grandmother help her understand her father better?
Answer:
Her grandmother encouraged Kezia to speak to her father and build a bond with him. She also advised Kezia to make a handmade pin-cushion as a birthday gift for her father.
III. Long Answer Questions
Question 1: How did Kezia’s attempt to make her father happy end badly?
Answer:
Kezia wanted to gift her father a pin-cushion. After stitching it, she did not know what to fill it with. In her parents’ absence, she found some papers in their room and used them as stuffing.
Later, her father realized that those papers contained an important speech he had prepared for work. He became extremely angry and punished Kezia without listening to her explanation, which deeply hurt her.
Question 2: What kind of father was Mr. Macdonald, and how was he different from Kezia’s father?
Answer:
Mr. Macdonald was affectionate and friendly. He played with his children, laughed with them, and showed his love openly. In contrast, Kezia’s father was strict, distant, and rarely expressed affection.
Question 3: How did Kezia start seeing her father as a caring human being?
Answer:
One night, when Kezia was frightened by a nightmare, her father comforted her and allowed her to sleep beside him. As she lay close to him, she realized how tired he was due to his hard work.
This moment helped Kezia understand that her father was not cruel but exhausted. She recognized his silent love and felt sympathy for him.
Thinking About Language
I. Synonyms of “Happy”
Choose suitable words from: glad, pleased, delighted, thrilled, overjoyed, happy
Answers:
She was thrilled by the news of her brother’s wedding.
I was delighted to receive an invitation to the party.
She was overjoyed at the birth of her granddaughter.
The coach was pleased with his player’s performance.
She was very happy with her exam results.
II. Meanings of the Word “Big”
Answers:
You are a big girl now – older
The biggest decision of your career – most important
A project full of big ideas – innovative
Cricket is a big game – widely popular
A big fan – great admirer
A big eater – eats a lot
A big heart – kind and generous
Verbs of Reporting
Identified Reporting Verbs
says
mentioned
told
answered
wondered
apologised
Fill in the Blanks (Correct Answers)
“I am not afraid,” declared the woman.
“Leave me alone,” shouted my mother.
The children complained about the noisy roads.
“He may not be so bad,” remarked the master.
“Let’s visit the playground,” suggested the teacher.
The police ordered people to stay away from the road.
Speaking Section (Rewritten)
Question 1: Are such parents and grandparents found in India?
Answer:
Yes, many Indian families have similar parents and grandparents. Sometimes, in the name of discipline, parents forget that children also need warmth and emotional support. Love and understanding help strengthen family relationships.
Question 2: Was Kezia’s father justified in punishing her?
Answer:
No, he should have explained the importance of the papers instead of punishing her. Although he was strict and short-tempered, he was also responsible and caring deep inside.
Writing Section
Answer:
Students are advised to write this answer based on their personal experiences.
Poem: Rain on the Roof – Summary & Answers (Rewritten)
Key Meanings
Humid shadows: Dark rain clouds
Starry spheres: The star-filled sky
Bliss: A feeling of joy and peace
Dreamy fancies: Thoughts and imaginations
Recollections: Old memories coming back
Short Answers
The poet enjoys lying in bed and listening to the sound of rain.
He remembers his mother’s loving presence.
The poet is an adult now, and his mother has passed away.
Personal Response Questions
Many people enjoy rain, but not everyone has shelter.
Poor people and animals struggle to find protection during heavy rainfall.
Chapter Overview (Original Summary –
The Little Girl highlights the emotional journey of Kezia, who initially fears her strict father but later understands his silent love and hard work.
Rain on the Roof beautifully describes how the sound of rain awakens childhood memories and a deep sense of comfort.
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