Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Once a man saw three masons along with some labourers constructing a temple. He
observed the masons for three days and found that though the three of the were doing
the same kind of work, there was a marked difference in their approach to their job.
He saw that the first mason reported for his work late, did his work halfheartedly and
sluggishly, enjoyed a longer respite, frequently checking the time on his wristwatch
and left the work before time.
The second mason was very punctual in arriving and leaving, and did his work
methodically. The third mason, however, would come before time, take little rest in
the interval and often worked overtime.
The man naturally got curious and wanted to know the three mason’s outlook on their
work. He asked them, what they were doing. The first mason tapped his big belly with
his hand and said, “I a earning food for myself.” The second said, “I am constructing a
building.” The third mason looked at the huge building and said, “I am constructing
the house of God.”
i. Give the meaning of these words as used in the passage:
a. Observed
b). Frequently
c) Curious
ii. How many masons did the man see ? For how long did he observe them ?
iii. What was the first mason’s approach towards his work ?
iv. Why was the man curious ?
v. How can you describe the second mason ?
vi. What was the third mason’s routine ?
vii. Why was the man shocked ?
Answers
Answer:
1. Give meanings
a) Observed - looked carefully
b) Frequently - regularly
c) Curious - eager to know or learn something.
2.= Man saw the three masons. He observed them for 3 days.
3.= The first man's approach towards his work is to report the work late and to do the work half heartedly or sluggishly. He left the work before time.
4.= Man was curious because he wanted to know the outlook of each mason on their work. As three of them were doing same kind of work.
5.= Second mason was really working hard and wanted to earn money. As he was puntcual about his work. He came on time and left of time. He did his work properly.
6.= The third mason's routine was to come early for work before the timing and take some rest there. After some time he used to get up and start he's work. He would stay for a longer period of time to finish he's work.
7.= The man was shocked because first he thought that every mason was doing the same work. But then he understood that intention and reason behind every mason's work was different. The first mason did work for earning money. Second mason did work for building a site. However, third mason did it for constructing a house for god. Third mason was a good person. He did his work with full faith. Main thing is that, he knew what he was actually working for. He wasn't at all selfish.
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