Question

Section: A (READING)
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the
questions that follow each: (6 marks)
Long long ago, in a big forest, there were many trees.
Among the cluster of trees, there was a very tall pine tree.
He was so tall that he could talk to the stars in the sky. He
could easily look over the heads of the other trees.one day
late in the evening, the pine trees saw a rugged, skinny girl
approaching him. He could see her only because of his
height. The little girl was in tears. The pine tree bent as
much as he could and asked her "what is the matter? why
are you crying?"
The little girl still sobbing, replied, "I was gathering
flowers for a garland for goddess Durga ,who I believe
would help my parents to overcome their poverty and I
have lost my way".The pine tree said to the little girl,"it is
late in the evening it will not be possible for you to return
to your house which is at the other end of the forest. sleep
for the night at this place". The pine tree pointed out to an
open cave-like place under him. The little girl was
frightened of wild animals. The girl quickly crept into the
cave-like place. The pine tree was happy and pleased with
himself. He stood like a soldier guarding the place. The
little girl woke up in the morning and was amazed to see
the pine tree standing guard outside the flowers cave. Then
her gaze travelled to the heap of the flowers that she had
gathered the previous night. The flowers lay withering on
the ground. The pine tree understood what was going on in
the girl's mind. He wrapped his branches around the
nearby flower trees and shook them gently. The little girl's
eyes brightened. But a great surprise awaited her. The pine
tree brought out a bag full of gold coins which had been
lying for years in the hole in its trunk and gave it to the
girl. With teary eyes she thanked her benefactor and went
away
Questions
(a) Why was the little girl crying?
(b) Where did the pine tree want the little girl to sleep for
the night?
(c)What lesson does this short story teach us?
(c) What is meant by the word cluster"?
Ogroup (id)team () class (iv) party
(e) What is meant by the word 'approaching?
please answer them briefly​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

a) the little girl was crying because she had lost her way in the forest .

b) the pine tree said the girl to sleep in the open cave like place under the tree .

c) help anyone in need .

d) option a - group .

e) coming nearer in distance .