Question

2. Read the passage given below: ( 5 MARKS )
"Who doesn't know how to cook rice? Cooking rice hardly takes time," said my
father.So,I challenged myself. I switched from news to YouTube and
typed,"How to cook rice?" I took one and a half cups of rice.Since I didn't have
access to rice cooker, I put the rice in a big pot. Firstly, the rice has to be
washed to get rid of dust and starch. I thought I won't be able to drain out the
rice and that it would fall of the pot. I observed the chef as I swirled the rice
around and used my dexterous hands to drain it, not once, not twice, but three
times.I looked down at the sink and saw less than 50 grains that made their way
out of the pot. Suffice to say, I was up to the mark.
The video stated that the key to perfect rice is equal amounts of rice and water.I
have heard that professionals don't need to measure everything; they just know
what the right amount is.But as it was my first time in the kitchen, I decided to
experiment by not measuring the water needed for boiling the rice.I wanted the
rice to be firm while bitten, just like pasta. I don't enjoy the texture of mushy
rice.It has to have that chutzpah; it has to resist my biting power just for a bit
before disintegrating.
After what seemed like 10 minutes,all the water disappeared. I went in to give it
a good stir.To my surprise, some of the rice got stuck to the pot. I tried to
scrape it off but to no avail. At the same time, there was a burning smell coming
from it. I turned the stove off.
I decided to taste my creation.I was surprised! IT wasn't bad at all.The
experience was fairly rewarding and and memorable.
Q 2.Answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate answer
out
of the options given below: [ 1X5=5]
i) Father's question to the narrator, about knowing how to cook rice ,was
intended to
a) criticize the narrator's lack of abilities
b) make the process sound simple
c) showcase his own expertise in cooking rice
d) encourage the narrator to take up cooking
ii) " I switched from News to You Tube....." Pick the option in which the
meaning of switch(ed) is NOT the same as it is in the passage :
a) He switched on the radio to listen to the news while having dinner.
b) "Forget these diet supplements and switch to Yoga, if you want a true
sense
of well being."
c) Mom switched to reading fiction because she was bored with cook-books.
d) The company will switch trucks to other routes to bring down city
pollution.
iii) According to the passage, the fact that the narrator risked experimentation,
on
his maiden attempt, shows that he was________________
a) conscientious
b) nervous
c) presumptuous
d) courteous
iv) The narrator's creation was
a) almost perfect to taste
b) way off from what he had wanted
c) overly seasoned
d) quite distasteful
v) Pick the option that correctly states what DID NOT happen after the
writer checked on the rice.
a) Turning off the stove.
b) Forgetting to scrape off the stuck rice.
c) Being taken aback at the condition of rice.
d) Smelling the delicious aroma of cooked rice.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. c
2. d
3. a
4. b

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

1. (C) showcase his own expertise in cooking rice

2. (D) The company will switch trucks to other routes to bring down city

pollution.

3. (A) almost perfect to taste

4. Forgetting to scrape off the stuck rice.