Question

Of the fruits of the year I give my vote to the orange. In the first place it is a perennial if not in actual

fact, at least in the greengrocer's shop. On the days, when dessert is a name given to a handful of

chocolates and a little preserved ginger, when 'macedoine de fruits' is the title bestowed on two prunes

and a piece of rhubarb, then the orange, however sour, comes nobly to the rescue; and on those other

days of plenty when cherries and strawberries and raspberries and gooseberries riot together upon the

table, the orange, sweeter than ever, is still there to hold its own. Bread and butter, beef and mutton,

eggs and bacon are not more necessary to an ordered existence than the orange.It is well believed that the commonest fruits should also be the best. Of the virtues of the orange I have

not room fully to speak. It has properties of health giving, as that it cures 'influenza' and establishes the

complexion. It is clean, for whoever handles it on its way to your table, but handles its outer covering,

its top coat, which is left in the hall. It is round and forms an excellent substitute with the young for a

cricket ball. The pips can be flicked at your enemies and quite a small piece of peel makes a slide for

an old gentleman.

But all this would count nothing had not the orange such delightful qualities of taste. I dare not let

myself go upon this subject. I am a slave to its sweetness. I grudge every marriage in that it means a

fresh supply of orange blossom, the promise of so much golden fruit cut short. However, the world

must go on.

Questions :

(a) Select the right one of the following:

1. To which fruit does the writer call 'golden’?

(i) apple (ii) orange (iii) mango (iv) pineapple.

2. The writer is a slave to its :

(i) beauty . (ii) colour (iii) smell (iv) taste.

(b) Give the adjective form of count'.

(c) Give the antonym of 'sour'.

(d) Which disease can be cured by the orange ?

(e) To which thing orange is a substitute​

Answer 1

1. Apples
2. beauty
3. countable
4. sweet
5. Mental disorder, unusual eating habits, alcoholism, dialysis
6. lemon, grapefruit, langerine and clementine

Answer 2

(a)

1. (ii) orange

2. (iv) taste

(b) accurate

(c) sweet

(d) Orange cures influenza.

(e) Orange is the substitute of cricket ball.

• Orange is a bright orange citrus fruit that is circular, flavorful, and luscious. It's also a color created by combining red and yellow. The term "sour" refers to an acidic taste, such as lime or acidity.
• The influenza virus is a respiration infection that causes the nasal passages, mouth, and breathing.
• Although influenza is commonly referred to as "the fever," it is not the same as stomach "respiratory infections" viruses, which cause vomiting and diarrhoea. Consume citrus fruits to cure it.