B. Read these lines from the story(Before The Examination by R.K. Narayan) and answer the questions.
1. 'Swami, why haven't you gone to bed yet? You must get up early and study a bit.'
a. Who said these words to whom?
b. Why was the speaker urging Swami to get up early?
c. How did Swami feel when he heard words like these?
2.'You see, sir, I am so worried, I don't sleep at nights, thinking of the examination. If you could possibly tell me something important.
a. Who said these words to whom?
b. Where was the speaker when he said these words?
c. What was the mood of the speaker when he uttered these words?
3.'The Head Master knocked his toe against a door-post and oh, there was such a lot of blood !'
a. Who said these words to whom?
b. Where was the speaker when he said these words?
c. Why did the speaker utter these words?
Answers
Explanation: 1. a) Swaminathan's father to Swaminathan.
b) The speaker was urging Swami to get up early and study a bit.
c) Swami felt piqued.
2.
Answer:
He may have been sharing the story to make conversation or entertain those around him.
Explanation:
The words were said by Swami's mother to Swami.
b. The speaker, Swami's mother, was urging him to get up early and study a bit because he had an exam the next day and she wanted him to do well.
c. Swami felt a bit nervous and pressured when he heard these words because he already felt overwhelmed and didn't want to disappoint his mother.
The words were said by Swami to his tutor.
b. The speaker was in his house with his tutor when he said these words.
c. The mood of the speaker was anxious and worried as he was having trouble sleeping at night, thinking about the upcoming examination. He was seeking advice and guidance from his tutor.
The words were said by Swami's grandfather to Swami's father.
b. The speaker was in Swami's house when he said these words.
c. The speaker was telling a story to Swami's father about how the Head Master had injured himself. He may have been sharing the story to make conversation or entertain those around him.
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