A
Why do you think the woman in the control centre laughed?
She thought his question preposterous.
Choose the option that DOES NOT describe a ‘novice’. a) Lakshman has played cricket for the first time today. b) Samiksha has been teaching for last ten years. c) Srishti went for her first French class yesterday. d) Gautam baked a second cake to improve his skills.
a) Lakshman has played cricket for the first time today.
Which one of the following is not the synonym of merrily A) mirthfully B) solemnly C) festively D) pleasantly
B) solemnly
As per the poet, Carolyn Wells, what can nonplus a victim?
Distinguishing beasts of prey can nonplus a victim
What does Anne find strange about writing in a diary?
Anne finds it strange how writing in a diary feels like having a conversation with herself.
The line “he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly” implies the ______.
naturalness of the act of flying for the young seagull
The narrator exclaimed that he was “safe”. Which of the following represented the most immediate threat to the narrator’s safety? (a) The black mountain-like storm cloud (b) The depletion of fuel in the last fuel tank (c) Being lost due to non-functioning equipment (d) The old rattling Dakota aeroplane
(b) The depletion of fuel in the last fuel tank
What is the figure of speech used in the line “I am an orphan”?
metaphor
Why does Anne decide to call her diary "Kitty"?
To enhance the image of her long-awaited friend
For the trees, the house is __.
a place of confinement
If the narrator's friendships resemble shallow puddles, then starting the diary is akin to: A) Digging a well to find deeper connections. B) Skipping stones across the surface to pass the time. C) Casting a net to catch fleeting moments of intimacy. D) Splashing in puddles to create ripples of excitement.
A) Digging a well to find deeper connections.
Why does the poet say” no use to say ‘O there are other balls”?
the loss of the ball is a major loss for the boy
The poet uses the indefinite article for ‘sky’ instead of the definite one. This is so because the poet is referring to a) the ceiling of the verandah as ‘a sky’ versus the door kept open, being ‘the sky’. b) some part of the sky still left open for women to explore, away from limitations set by patriarchal norms. c) the opportunities symbolized by an open sky outside can be utilized by a single woman. d) The portion of the sky bathed in moonlight versus the part that is still dark
b) some part of the sky still left open for women to explore, away from limitations set by patriarchal norms.
. What is referred to as “The season of joy” in Coorg?
. from September to March as the weather is perfect.
What shows that the otter tried to be friendly with the author on the second day?
he slept in the crook of his knees
The extract refers to the many movements of the young seagull’s brothers and sister. Choose the option that correctly sequences these movements.
(a) The young seagull’s brothers and sister flew by tilting their wings, rose high, made darting movements and plunged headfirst. (b) The young seagull’s brothers and sister flew by plunging headfirst, making darting movements, titled their wings and rose high. (c) The young seagull’s brothers and sister flew with darting movements, titled their wings, rose high and plunged headfirst. (d) The young seagull’s brothers and sister flew by rising high, plunging headfirst, making darting movements and tilting their wings.
(c) The young seagull’s brothers and sister flew with darting movements, titled their wings, rose high and plunged headfirst.
If the boy's loss of the ball symbolizes the ephemeral nature of childhood joys, then the boy's attempt to reclaim the ball represents: A) Grasping at fleeting memories before they vanish. B) Ignoring the passage of time and clinging to the past. C) Searching for a sense of stability in an ever-changing world. D) Embracing the inevitability of growing up and letting go.
Embracing the inevitability of growing up and letting go.
What flaws does Guess have?
1. lame 2. old age 3. short in the muzzle
What is the main effect of the repetition of the word "suddenly" in the opening line of the excerpt?
It creates a sense of urgency.
To what extent did the argument between Lomov and Chubukov reach?
The argument between Lomov and Chubukov reached to the point where they were calling names and abusing each other.
“And it’s impossible for me not to marry”. Why does Lomov say so?
a. He’s 35 already b. He suffer from palpitations c. He has troubled sleep
Why did Chubukov think it was a curse to be a father of a grown-up daughter?
a. He had to go to call the man they had just shut out b. He had to go to call the man who insulted them c. He had to go call the man who shouted at them
Why does the author say, “The most laidback individuals become converts to the life of high-energy adventure”?
as there are so many adventure activities available in Coorg such as river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing and mountain biking
Pick the option that correctly classifies facts (F) and opinions (O) 1. Natalya’s family –owned Oxen Meadows for nearly 300 years. 2. Lomov is 35 years of age. 3. Lomov wants to grab Chubukov’s property. 4. Natalya wants to marry Lomov.
F-1,2,4; O-3
Why does the poet of the poem ‘For Anne Gregory’ feel that physical beauty is momentary?
a. Because it comes and goes b. Because it is temporary c. Because it isn’t constant