Question

Find words from the passage which have similar meanings.
i) sit on one’s heels with knees bent up
ii) frightened
iii) attracted
iv) paid attention
v) examine closely

Answer 1

Please refer to the attached passage.

Answer:

The words from the passage:

i) sit on one’s heels with knees bent up- squat. It is used to describe how the girls in the classrooms were sitting on the mats.  

ii)  frightened- fear-laden. This phrase has been used for Bholi’s eyes. Since she had never been to a school, she did not know what to expect. So, she was scared. Her fear-laden eyes showed just how frightened she was.

iii) attracted- fascinated. The word expresses the effect that the colourful pictures on the wall had on Bholi. The colours got her attention and she was fascinated by them.

iv)  paid attention- noticed. The word indicates how Bholi became aware of the fact that the teacher had come close to her.  

v) examine closely- look(ed) about. When Bholi’s father left her in school, Bholi was completely clueless. So, she looked about and examined the surroundings to gain a better understanding of what a school was.  

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