Question

i. The poet uses the ball as a symbol of the boy’s
a. sense of adventure.
b. carefree childhood days.
c. ability to bounce back.
d. extended family.
ii. The poet feels that there is no point consoling the boy as
a. It would give him false hope.
b. He might demand for a new ball.
c. It might distress him further.
d. Whatever he has lost is irretrievable.
iii. The word ‘harbour’ DOES NOT have a meaning similar to
a. port.
b. pier.
c. dock.
d. cargo.
iv. ‘Merrily over — there it is in the water!’ The dash here is meant to convey
a. some familiar experience.
b. a feeling of excitement.
c. a sense of unexpected interruption.
d. some thoughtful moments.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

i. b) carefree childhood days.

ii. d) whatever he has lost is irretrievable.

iii. d) cargo.

iv. c) a sense of unexpected interruption.

Answer 2

• i. The poet uses the ball as a symbol of the boy’s carefree childhood days.

The correct option is b.

• ii. The poet feels that there is no point consoling the boy as whatever he has lost is irretrievable.

The correct option is d.

• iii. The word ‘harbour’ DOES NOT have a meaning similar to cargo.

The correct option is d.

• iv. ‘Merrily over — there it is in the water!’ The dash here is meant to convey a sense of unexpected interruption.

The correct option is c.