Question

A. Explain these lines with reference to context.
1. I happened to hear her and I thought, Oh no, wouldn't you know and me with a wash on
the line, so I hurried out and, you know, it was broad sunlight.
2. It was the secret of their happy marriage that Lillian paid no attention to George.
3. I asked for a drink of water and she held the glass underneath the tap and poured slowly
so that not one drop fell in the sink itself. It wasn't affectation.
4. 'Yes, but with a handsome, wealthy man next door, it looks as though I'll have impossible
standards set for me, too.'
5. At which comment, the Sakkaro youngster seemed on the verge of tears, and
Mrs Sakkaro's hand, holding a handkerchief, trembled visibly.
6. 'You'll be indoors in two minutes, friends. We'll make it.'​

Answer 1

Answer:

The expression has been taken from the story 'Rain, Rain, Go Away."

Explanation:

• The story is about a family who pretends to be perfect.
• They are very concerned about being tanned and as soon as it rains, they start rushing inside.
• When Mr'sWright visits their house, she notices many odd things like they present a glass of water wrapped into a napkin.

Answer 2

Answer:

i

Explanation:

https://www.npsd.k12.nj.us/cms/lib/NJ01001216/Centricity/Domain/564/Rain_Rain_Go_Away_Text.pdf