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Question 1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions- ( 8 marks)

(1) The one great advantage I enjoyed in my younger days was the literary and

artistic atmosphere which pervaded at home. I remember my cousin Gunendra. He

kept the house filled with his personality. His large gracious heart embraced alike

relatives, friends, guests and dependents. His wide appreciation of art and talent

kept him constantly radiant with enthusiasm. New idea of festivity or frolic,

theatrical or other entertainment, found in him a ready patron.

(2) I remember how a trifling circumstance earned for me the special regard of

Gunendra. Never had I got a prize at school, except once for good conduct. My

nephew Satya was the best in lessons and was awarded a prize at an examination.

As we came home that day, I jumped off the carriage, to give the great news to

Gunendra.

(3) Satya has got a prize. ‘I shouted, as Iran to him. He drew mc close and smilingly

asked, ‘and have you got no prize?’ ‘NO, not I. It’s Satya,’ I said excitedly. My

genuine pleasure at Satya’s success touched him and he remarked to his friends

that this was a very commendable trait. I had earned a prize for not getting prize.
1.The great news that author was eager to break was ______ at school.

2.The author’s trait that won him his cousin Gunendra’s appreciation was _______

instead of feeling jealous.

3.An advantage that quite possibly helped the author become the world famous

literary artist later in his life was that his home_______

4.A word in the passage 2 that means the same as small and insignificant’

is__________​

Answer 1

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