Question

Read the extract carefully and answer the questions

Jumman had an old aunt who had some property. This she transferred to him on

the understanding that she would stay with him and he would look after her. The

arrangement worked well for a couple of years. Then the situation changed.

Jumman and his family were tired of the old relative. Jumman became as indifferent

to hear as his wife, who grudged even the little food that the old lady wanted every

day. She swallowed these insults along with her food for a few months. But patience

has its limits.

(i) Who swallowed insults along with food?

(ii) What kind of arrangement worked well for a couple of years?

(iii) Why did the atmosphere change in Jumman’s house?

(iv) Pick out the synonym for the word ‘ arrangement’.

(a) Deal (b) enemy (c) disability (d)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Question 1.

Who swallowed insults along with food?

Answer:

Jumman’s aunt swallowed insults as he and his family were not behaving properly with the old lady.

Question 2.

What kind of arrangement worked well for a couple of years?

Answer:

Jumman’s aunt transferred her property to him. She would stay with him and he was supposed to look after her. This arrangement worked well for few years.

Question 3.

Why did the atmosphere change in Jumman’s house?

Answer:

It changed because Jumman and his family members became indifferent towards the old lady. They were tired of her.

Question 4.

(a) Deal

(b) Enemy

(c) Disability

(d) Dynamic

Answer:

(a) Deal

Explanation:

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