Question

But it also required a heart-wrenching two-
year separation from her mother Yelena. The latter
was compelled to stay back in Siberia because of
visa restrictions. The nine-year-old girl had already
learnt an important lesson in life-that tennis
excellence would only come at a price.
Questions:
(a) 'But it also required. What does 'it' refer to here?
(b) Who had to be separated from her mother
Yelena? Why?
(c) Where has the nine year old girl come? With what
purpose?
(d) What important lesson has she learnt at this
tender age?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. the trip

2. maria sharapova

3. to florida, for hr tennis training

4. tennis excellence only came at a price.

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