Question

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer –

contractor, of his plans to leave the house – building business in

order to live a more leisurely life with his wife and enjoy his extended

family. He would miss the pay cheque.

The contractor was sorry to see his worker leave and asked if he

could build just one more house as a personal favour.

1. Why did the carpenter want to retire?

2. What would he miss after his retirement?

3. What did the contractor ask the carpenter as a personal favour?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. the carpenter wanted to retire because he wanted to live a more comfortable life with his wife and spend time with his extended family

2. the carpenter would miss his pay check after his retirement

3. the contractor asked the carpenter to build one just one more house as a personal favour