Question

Little Maria had not yet celebrated her tenth birthday when she was packed off to train in the United States. That trip to Florida with her father Yuri launched her on the path to stardom and success. But it also required a heart wrenching two-year separation from her mother Yelena. The latter was compelled to stay back ion 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.

i. Maria is one of the top players of:
(a) tennis (b) badminton (c) table tennis (d) hockey

ii. She left home to come to Florida at the age of:
(a) 9 years (b) 11years (c) 12 years (d) 14 years

iïi. She was accompanied by her:
(a) coach (b) mother (c) brother (d) father

iv. The noun form of celebrated is :
(a) celebrate (b) celebrates (c) celebrating (d) celebration

v. The phrase "heart- wrenching" means:
(a) heart-breaking (b) very painful (c) very sad (d) heart throbbing​

Answer 1

1) Tennis
2) 9 years
3) father
4) celebrate
5) heart breaking

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. tennis

2. 9 years

3. Father

4. celebration

5. very sad

Explanation:

No explanation needed in this question. Hope it helped. All the best!