Question

I. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow: (1 x 5 = 5)

“Come, child, come,” called his parents, as he lagged behind, fascinated by the toys in the

shops that lined the way.

He hurried towards his parents, his feet obedient to their call, his eyes still lingering on the

receding toys. As he came to where they had stopped to wait for him, he could not suppress

the desire of his heart, even though he well knew the old, cold stare of refusal in their eyes.

1) What did the parents say when the child lagged behind?

(a) ‘Come, child, come.’

(b) ‘Come or you’ll be lost.’

(c) ‘Come, we’re getting late.’

(d) None of these.

2) What did the child do when his parents said, ‘Come, child, come’?

(a) He refused to move.

(b) He hurried towards them.

(c) He looked at them angrily.

(d) He began to cry.

3) Elaborate the phrase ‘his feet obedient to their call’:

(a) Obey the orders of someone.

(b) Behave properly.

(c) Both (a) and (b).

(d) None of these.

4) According to the given passage what is the meaning of the word ‘fascinated’?

(a) Interest

(b) Amused
(c) Attracted

(d) None of the above.

5) What is meant by ‘receding’?

(a) Go down.

(b) Withdraw.

(c) Left behind.

(d) None of the above.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) (a) ‘Come, child, come.’

2) (b) He hurried towards them.

3) (c) Both (a) and (b).

4) (b) Amused

5) (c) Left behind.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

1) a

2) b

3) c

4) d

5) c