Question

Read the extracts given below and complete the statements that follow : )
No, for myself it's such a relief to get into the black. And now perhaps you'll tell us all about it. What did the doctor say ?
(a) What is a great relief for the speaker ? (1)
(b) What does the speaker mean by telling us all about it ? (1)
(c) Who is the speaker of these lines ? (1)
OR
Animals for miles around
Flocked toward the magic sound
And the frog with great precision
Counted heads and charged admission.
(a) From where did the animals rush to the bog ? (1)
(b) What does the 'Magic sound refers' to ? (1)
(c) How did the frog cash in on the nightingale's talent ?

Answer 1

(a) To get into the black mourning dress is a relief.                                                                                           

(b) They want to know how the old man died.                                                        

(c) Mm Elizabeth Jordan.                                                
OR

(a)  The animals rushed from all comers of that place, some of them even waded through water and rushed to the bog.                                                                                                                                

(b)  if refers to the melodious song of the nightingale.                                            

(c) The frog charged an admission fees from all the creatures of the bog to listen to the sweet song of the nightingale.