Question

Belinda paled, and she cried Help! Help!

But Mustard fled with terrified yelp,

Ink trickled down to the bottom of the household,

And little mouse Blink strategically mouseholed.

But up jumped Custard, snorting like an engine,

Clashed his tail like irons in a dungeon,

With a clatter and a clank and a jangling squirm,

He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm

. i. Belinda cried for help because

a) she grew afraid of her pet b)she was afraid of the pirate

c) she was drowning d) she was afraid of the little mouse blink

ii. Who came to rescue everyone in danger?

a) Ink b) Custard c) Blink d) Mustard

iii. The word ‘dungeon’ DOES NOT have a meaning similar to

a) jail b) cell c) prison d) park

iv. “Belinda paled, and she cried Help! Help!” The exclamatory mark is here to convey:

a) a feeling of anticipation

b) a feeling of excitement.

c) a feeling of sorrow.

d) some thoughtful moments.

v. The word that DOES NOT indicate fear-stricken Belinda:

a) paled b) cried c) terrified d) snorting

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Answer 1

Answer:

1. b)

2.b)

3.d)

4.b)

5.d)