Question

Him shelter from rain, 3 marks

And a mouthful of grain.

He wished only to borrow;

He’d repay it tomorrow;

1) Who does ‘him’ refer to in line 1?


2) What is the meaning of the word
‘mouthful of grain’ in line 2?


3) How does the cricket react when faced with the problems of life?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) The cricket is refered to as him here.

2) a mouthful of grain (the quantity of grain that is sufficient for insects like cricket) for a whole season to fullfil it's appetite .

3) The cricket was hopeless first and said himself " what shall be done by me " and wandered with thirst and hunger , barren in cold without a shelter and later thought of seeking help from ants.

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