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Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :He just felt a bit dizzy. Then he flapped his wings once and he soared upwards. "Ga, ga, ga, Ga, ga, ga, Gaw-col-ah," his mother swooped past him, her wings making a loud noise. He answered her with another scream. Then his father flew over him screaming. He saw his two brothers and his sister flying around him curveting and banking and soaring and diving. Then he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly, and commended himself to dive and soar and curve, shrieking shrilly.Q. Which of the following mirrors the use of the literary device in "shrieking shrilly"?- a)Sparkling saga
- b)Singing soft
- c)Slippery sloppily
- d)Sneeze silently
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
He just felt a bit dizzy. Then he flapped his wings once and he soared upwards. "Ga, ga, ga, Ga, ga, ga, Gaw-col-ah," his mother swooped past him, her wings making a loud noise. He answered her with another scream. Then his father flew over him screaming. He saw his two brothers and his sister flying around him curveting and banking and soaring and diving. Then he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly, and commended himself to dive and soar and curve, shrieking shrilly.
Q. Which of the following mirrors the use of the literary device in "shrieking shrilly"?
a)
Sparkling saga
b)
Singing soft
c)
Slippery sloppily
d)
Sneeze silently
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Kiran Mehta answered |
‘Shrieking shrilly ’ and ‘Sneeze silently ’ are use of alliterations.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish. He had, in fact, seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud cackle. And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him with his cowardice.Q. Which option lists the image nearest to 'skim the waves'?
- a)Image (i)
- b)Image (ii)
- c)Image (iii)
- d)Image (iv)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish. He had, in fact, seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud cackle. And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him with his cowardice.
Q. Which option lists the image nearest to 'skim the waves'?
a)
Image (i)
b)
Image (ii)
c)
Image (iii)
d)
Image (iv)
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Dronacharya Institute answered |
‘Skim the waves’ means to test the level of movement of waves which is best depicted in option (D). In Option (A), there is no water around the bird, in (B) the bird is already swimming confidently in the water and in (D), the bird is flying high in the sky.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish. He had, in fact, seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud cackle. And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him with his cowardice.Q. Based on the given sentence, pick the option that corresponds to what human parents would say. 'While his parents circled around raising a proud cackle.'- a)Well done!
- b)Oh no!
- c)Ready?
- d)Really!
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish. He had, in fact, seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud cackle. And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him with his cowardice.
Q. Based on the given sentence, pick the option that corresponds to what human parents would say. 'While his parents circled around raising a proud cackle.'
a)
Well done!
b)
Oh no!
c)
Ready?
d)
Really!
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Ishan Choudhury answered |
‘Well done!’ is said to encourage the child after successfully doing something. ‘Oh No!’ will be said if the child is not able to do something. ‘Ready?’ will be said before starting of the event and not after the completion. ‘Really!’ will be said when the parents do not expect or trust that their child will be able to do this.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish. He had, in fact, seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud cackle. And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him with his cowardice.Q. Which of the following feelings did the young gull, NOT feel according to the given context? "...all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister..."(i) sad(ii) incompetent(iii) excluded(iv) ungrateful(v) inspired(vi) jealous(vii) anxious- a)(i), (iii), (vi)
- b)(ii), (v), (vii)
- c)(ii), (iii), (vii)
- d)(iv), (v), (vi)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish. He had, in fact, seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud cackle. And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him with his cowardice.
Q. Which of the following feelings did the young gull, NOT feel according to the given context? "...all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister..."
(i) sad
(ii) incompetent
(iii) excluded
(iv) ungrateful
(v) inspired
(vi) jealous
(vii) anxious
a)
(i), (iii), (vi)
b)
(ii), (v), (vii)
c)
(ii), (iii), (vii)
d)
(iv), (v), (vi)
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Anita Menon answered |
The young bord was full of feelings of sadness (for not able to enjoy flying from one place to another), incompetence (as he thought that he cannot fly), excluded (as others enjoyed in water and he used to sit alone outside) and anxious (as he also wanted to fly). However, he never felt ungrateful, inspired and jealous of his parents or siblings.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :He just felt a bit dizzy. Then he flapped his wings once and he soared upwards. "Ga, ga, ga, Ga, ga, ga, Gaw-col-ah," his mother swooped past him, her wings making a loud noise. He answered her with another scream. Then his father flew over him screaming. He saw his two brothers and his sister flying around him curveting and banking and soaring and diving. Then he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly, and commended himself to dive and soar and curve, shrieking shrilly.Q. The line "he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly" implies the:- a)great confidence the young gull had in his skills.
- b)naturalness of the act of flying for the young gull.
- c)satisfaction and joy of flying together as a family.
- d)desire of the young gull to leave his fears behind.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
He just felt a bit dizzy. Then he flapped his wings once and he soared upwards. "Ga, ga, ga, Ga, ga, ga, Gaw-col-ah," his mother swooped past him, her wings making a loud noise. He answered her with another scream. Then his father flew over him screaming. He saw his two brothers and his sister flying around him curveting and banking and soaring and diving. Then he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly, and commended himself to dive and soar and curve, shrieking shrilly.
Q. The line "he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly" implies the:
a)
great confidence the young gull had in his skills.
b)
naturalness of the act of flying for the young gull.
c)
satisfaction and joy of flying together as a family.
d)
desire of the young gull to leave his fears behind.
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Naina Sharma answered |
Flying is natural to birds. It was just that the young bird learnt later that birds are made for flying.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane, but the sky was empty. There was nothing there. The black aeroplane was gone. I could not see it anywhere. I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota near the control tower. I went and asked a woman in the control centre where I was and who the other pilot was. I wanted to say 'Thank you'. She looked at me very strangely, and then laughed. "Another aeroplane? Up there in this storm? No other aeroplanes were flying tonight. Yours was the only one I could see on the radar." So, who helped me…Q. Select the option that correctly tracks the progression of emotions experienced by the narrator in the given extract.- a)excited - surprised - relieved - grateful - perplexed
- b)relieved - confused - curious - dejected - panic-stricken
- c)optimistic - lonely - calm - elated - appreciative
- d)triumphant - reassured- inquisitive - thankful - uncertain
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane, but the sky was empty. There was nothing there. The black aeroplane was gone. I could not see it anywhere. I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota near the control tower. I went and asked a woman in the control centre where I was and who the other pilot was. I wanted to say 'Thank you'. She looked at me very strangely, and then laughed. "Another aeroplane? Up there in this storm? No other aeroplanes were flying tonight. Yours was the only one I could see on the radar." So, who helped me…
Q. Select the option that correctly tracks the progression of emotions experienced by the narrator in the given extract.
a)
excited - surprised - relieved - grateful - perplexed
b)
relieved - confused - curious - dejected - panic-stricken
c)
optimistic - lonely - calm - elated - appreciative
d)
triumphant - reassured- inquisitive - thankful - uncertain
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Aditya Shah answered |
The correct track of expressions is excited (to come out of the storm), surprised (to see the empty sky and at absence of the black aeroplane), relieved (to land safely in old Dakota), grateful (towards the other pilot who guided him to safety) and perplexed (to know that there were no other aeroplanes flying that night).
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :Everything was going well — it was an easy flight. Paris was about 150 kilometers behind me when I saw the clouds. Storm clouds. They were huge. They looked like black mountains standing in front of me across the sky. I knew I could not fly up and over them, and I did not have enough fuel to fly around them to the north or south. "I ought to go back to Paris," I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast. 'I'll take the risk,' I thought and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm.Q. In what way might the reference to the Dakota as "old" be relevant?- a)Its antique value made it expensive and precious to the narrator.
- b)It is employed by the narrator as a term of endearment.
- c)It did not have enough fuel to fly around the storm clouds.
- d)Its ability to negotiate the storm clouds might have been suspected.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
Everything was going well — it was an easy flight. Paris was about 150 kilometers behind me when I saw the clouds. Storm clouds. They were huge. They looked like black mountains standing in front of me across the sky. I knew I could not fly up and over them, and I did not have enough fuel to fly around them to the north or south. "I ought to go back to Paris," I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast. 'I'll take the risk,' I thought and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm.
Q. In what way might the reference to the Dakota as "old" be relevant?
a)
Its antique value made it expensive and precious to the narrator.
b)
It is employed by the narrator as a term of endearment.
c)
It did not have enough fuel to fly around the storm clouds.
d)
Its ability to negotiate the storm clouds might have been suspected.
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Kiran Mehta answered |
‘Old’ here has been used to refer to its inability to stand heavy storms during flight as estimated by the narrator.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :Everything was going well — it was an easy flight. Paris was about 150 kilometers behind me when I saw the clouds. Storm clouds. They were huge. They looked like black mountains standing in front of me across the sky. I knew I could not fly up and over them, and I did not have enough fuel to fly around them to the north or south. "I ought to go back to Paris," I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast. 'I'll take the risk,' I thought and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm.Q. Select the correct option to fill in the blanks below:risk: risky ::__________:________- a)danger: dangerously
- b)hazard : hazardous
- c)peril : imperilled
- d)caution : precaution
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
Everything was going well — it was an easy flight. Paris was about 150 kilometers behind me when I saw the clouds. Storm clouds. They were huge. They looked like black mountains standing in front of me across the sky. I knew I could not fly up and over them, and I did not have enough fuel to fly around them to the north or south. "I ought to go back to Paris," I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast. 'I'll take the risk,' I thought and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm.
Q. Select the correct option to fill in the blanks below:
risk: risky ::__________:________
a)
danger: dangerously
b)
hazard : hazardous
c)
peril : imperilled
d)
caution : precaution
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Naina Sharma answered |
Following the pattern of risk : risky, the correct patterns would be danger : dangerous, hazard : hazardous, peril : perilous and caution : cautious. So, option (b) is correct.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :He just felt a bit dizzy. Then he flapped his wings once and he soared upwards. "Ga, ga, ga, Ga, ga, ga, Gaw-col-ah," his mother swooped past him, her wings making a loud noise. He answered her with another scream. Then his father flew over him screaming. He saw his two brothers and his sister flying around him curveting and banking and soaring and diving. Then he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly, and commended himself to dive and soar and curve, shrieking shrilly.Q. The extract refers to the many movements of the young gull's brothers and sister. Choose the option that correctly sequences these movements.- a)The young gull's brothers and sister flew by tilting their wings, rose high, made darting movements and plunged headfirst.
- b)The young gull's brothers and sister flew by plunging headfirst, making darting movements, titled their wings and rose high.
- c)The young gull's brothers and sister flew with darting movements, titled their wings, rose high and plunged headfirst.
- d)The young gull's brothers and sister flew by rising high, plunging headfirst, making darting movements and tilting their wings.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
He just felt a bit dizzy. Then he flapped his wings once and he soared upwards. "Ga, ga, ga, Ga, ga, ga, Gaw-col-ah," his mother swooped past him, her wings making a loud noise. He answered her with another scream. Then his father flew over him screaming. He saw his two brothers and his sister flying around him curveting and banking and soaring and diving. Then he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly, and commended himself to dive and soar and curve, shrieking shrilly.
Q. The extract refers to the many movements of the young gull's brothers and sister. Choose the option that correctly sequences these movements.
a)
The young gull's brothers and sister flew by tilting their wings, rose high, made darting movements and plunged headfirst.
b)
The young gull's brothers and sister flew by plunging headfirst, making darting movements, titled their wings and rose high.
c)
The young gull's brothers and sister flew with darting movements, titled their wings, rose high and plunged headfirst.
d)
The young gull's brothers and sister flew by rising high, plunging headfirst, making darting movements and tilting their wings.
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Jatin Chaudhary answered |
Explanation:
Sequence of Movements:
- The young gull's brothers and sister first flew with darting movements.
- Then, they tilted their wings.
- After that, they rose high in the sky.
- Finally, they plunged headfirst.
Therefore, the correct sequence of movements of the young gull's brothers and sister is: flew with darting movements, tilted their wings, rose high, and plunged headfirst. This is correctly represented in option 'c'.
Sequence of Movements:
- The young gull's brothers and sister first flew with darting movements.
- Then, they tilted their wings.
- After that, they rose high in the sky.
- Finally, they plunged headfirst.
Therefore, the correct sequence of movements of the young gull's brothers and sister is: flew with darting movements, tilted their wings, rose high, and plunged headfirst. This is correctly represented in option 'c'.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :Everything was going well — it was an easy flight. Paris was about 150 kilometers behind me when I saw the clouds. Storm clouds. They were huge. They looked like black mountains standing in front of me across the sky. I knew I could not fly up and over them, and I did not have enough fuel to fly around them to the north or south. "I ought to go back to Paris," I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast. 'I'll take the risk,' I thought and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm.Q. How would you describe the "risk" the narrator took?- a)Calculated
- b)Impetuous
- c)Unavoidable
- d)Navigable
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
Everything was going well — it was an easy flight. Paris was about 150 kilometers behind me when I saw the clouds. Storm clouds. They were huge. They looked like black mountains standing in front of me across the sky. I knew I could not fly up and over them, and I did not have enough fuel to fly around them to the north or south. "I ought to go back to Paris," I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast. 'I'll take the risk,' I thought and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm.
Q. How would you describe the "risk" the narrator took?
a)
Calculated
b)
Impetuous
c)
Unavoidable
d)
Navigable
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Anshuman mehra answered |
Understanding the Risk Taken by the Narrator
The narrator’s decision to fly into the storm presents a clear example of an impulsive choice. Here’s a detailed breakdown of why this risk is categorized as impetuous:
1. Lack of Preparation
- The narrator did not assess the storm clouds adequately.
- There was no contingency plan to deal with the potential danger of flying into a storm.
2. Emotional Motivation
- The desire to get home for breakfast overshadowed rational thinking.
- This emotional drive indicates a hasty decision rather than a calculated one.
3. Ignoring Safety Protocols
- The narrator recognized the risks but chose to ignore them.
- By stating, "I'll take the risk," it is evident that safety was not the priority.
4. Absence of Alternative Options
- Although the narrator considered going back to Paris, the choice to fly into the storm reveals a lack of viable alternatives.
- This impulsive decision indicates a spontaneous reaction to the situation.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the choice to fly into the storm was not a well-thought-out decision. Instead, it was driven by a desire to reach the destination quickly without proper assessment of the inherent dangers. The combination of emotional motivation and disregard for safety protocols aligns with the definition of an impetuous risk.
The narrator’s decision to fly into the storm presents a clear example of an impulsive choice. Here’s a detailed breakdown of why this risk is categorized as impetuous:
1. Lack of Preparation
- The narrator did not assess the storm clouds adequately.
- There was no contingency plan to deal with the potential danger of flying into a storm.
2. Emotional Motivation
- The desire to get home for breakfast overshadowed rational thinking.
- This emotional drive indicates a hasty decision rather than a calculated one.
3. Ignoring Safety Protocols
- The narrator recognized the risks but chose to ignore them.
- By stating, "I'll take the risk," it is evident that safety was not the priority.
4. Absence of Alternative Options
- Although the narrator considered going back to Paris, the choice to fly into the storm reveals a lack of viable alternatives.
- This impulsive decision indicates a spontaneous reaction to the situation.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the choice to fly into the storm was not a well-thought-out decision. Instead, it was driven by a desire to reach the destination quickly without proper assessment of the inherent dangers. The combination of emotional motivation and disregard for safety protocols aligns with the definition of an impetuous risk.
Evaluate the narrative technique used to describe the young seagull’s transformation. How does it enhance the reader’s understanding of his journey?- a)The use of first-person perspective provides a direct and immersive view of the seagull’s transformation.
- b)The author employs flashbacks to show the seagull’s previous attempts and failures, highlighting his growth.
- c)The narrative technique of detailed sensory imagery effectively conveys the emotional transition from fear to exhilaration.
- d)The author uses a non-linear timeline to create suspense about the seagull’s success.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
The use of first-person perspective provides a direct and immersive view of the seagull’s transformation.
b)
The author employs flashbacks to show the seagull’s previous attempts and failures, highlighting his growth.
c)
The narrative technique of detailed sensory imagery effectively conveys the emotional transition from fear to exhilaration.
d)
The author uses a non-linear timeline to create suspense about the seagull’s success.
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Mansi rao answered |
Introduction
The narrative technique employed in describing the young seagull’s transformation is pivotal in enhancing the reader's understanding of his journey from fear to exhilaration.
Detailed Sensory Imagery
- The author utilizes rich sensory imagery to create vivid scenes that allow readers to experience the environment alongside the seagull.
- Descriptions of the wind beneath his wings, the vastness of the sky, and the sensation of flight evoke a strong emotional response.
- This imagery captures the initial fear and uncertainty the young seagull feels, as well as the euphoric thrill of finally taking flight.
Emotional Transition
- By focusing on sensory details, readers can feel the intensity of the seagull's fears—his hesitation and the weight of expectations.
- As he overcomes his trepidation, the sensory descriptions shift to portray a sense of freedom and joy, enhancing the transformation from a timid bird to a confident flyer.
Understanding the Journey
- This technique deepens the reader's connection to the character, making his struggles and triumphs relatable.
- The vivid imagery serves not just to tell the story, but to immerse the reader in the emotional landscape of the seagull’s journey, illustrating how personal growth can be both daunting and exhilarating.
Conclusion
Through detailed sensory imagery, the author effectively conveys the emotional transition of the young seagull, allowing readers to understand and empathize with his transformative journey.
The narrative technique employed in describing the young seagull’s transformation is pivotal in enhancing the reader's understanding of his journey from fear to exhilaration.
Detailed Sensory Imagery
- The author utilizes rich sensory imagery to create vivid scenes that allow readers to experience the environment alongside the seagull.
- Descriptions of the wind beneath his wings, the vastness of the sky, and the sensation of flight evoke a strong emotional response.
- This imagery captures the initial fear and uncertainty the young seagull feels, as well as the euphoric thrill of finally taking flight.
Emotional Transition
- By focusing on sensory details, readers can feel the intensity of the seagull's fears—his hesitation and the weight of expectations.
- As he overcomes his trepidation, the sensory descriptions shift to portray a sense of freedom and joy, enhancing the transformation from a timid bird to a confident flyer.
Understanding the Journey
- This technique deepens the reader's connection to the character, making his struggles and triumphs relatable.
- The vivid imagery serves not just to tell the story, but to immerse the reader in the emotional landscape of the seagull’s journey, illustrating how personal growth can be both daunting and exhilarating.
Conclusion
Through detailed sensory imagery, the author effectively conveys the emotional transition of the young seagull, allowing readers to understand and empathize with his transformative journey.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane, but the sky was empty. There was nothing there. The black aeroplane was gone. I could not see it anywhere. I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota near the control tower. I went and asked a woman in the control centre where I was and who the other pilot was. I wanted to say 'Thank you'. She looked at me very strangely, and then laughed. "Another aeroplane? Up there in this storm? No other aeroplanes were flying tonight. Yours was the only one I could see on the radar." So, who helped me…Q. Filled with questions, the narrator decides to place an advertisement in the local newspaper to look for his "friend".Read the advertisement given below and select the option that includes the most appropriate solutions for the blanks: Looking for a pilot of a black aeroplane who (i)______ an old Dakota out of storm clouds late last night, but (ii)________before the Dakota pilot could express his gratitude after landing. Though control centre and radar did not (iii)________ its presence, the Dakota pilot would really appreciate if his friend reached out. Please contact the Dakota pilot at 5200100110. In deep gratitude and eager (iv)________, XXX.- a)(i) guided; (ii) disappeared; (iii) register; (iv) anticipation
- b)(i) took; (ii) landed; (iii) acknowledge; (iv) appreciation
- c)(i) brought; (ii) went away; (iii) confirm; (iv) expectation
- d)(i) helped; (ii) vanish; (iii) make note; (iv) excitement
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane, but the sky was empty. There was nothing there. The black aeroplane was gone. I could not see it anywhere. I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota near the control tower. I went and asked a woman in the control centre where I was and who the other pilot was. I wanted to say 'Thank you'. She looked at me very strangely, and then laughed. "Another aeroplane? Up there in this storm? No other aeroplanes were flying tonight. Yours was the only one I could see on the radar." So, who helped me…
Q. Filled with questions, the narrator decides to place an advertisement in the local newspaper to look for his "friend".
Read the advertisement given below and select the option that includes the most appropriate solutions for the blanks: Looking for a pilot of a black aeroplane who (i)______ an old Dakota out of storm clouds late last night, but (ii)________before the Dakota pilot could express his gratitude after landing. Though control centre and radar did not (iii)________ its presence, the Dakota pilot would really appreciate if his friend reached out. Please contact the Dakota pilot at 5200100110. In deep gratitude and eager (iv)________, XXX.
a)
(i) guided; (ii) disappeared; (iii) register; (iv) anticipation
b)
(i) took; (ii) landed; (iii) acknowledge; (iv) appreciation
c)
(i) brought; (ii) went away; (iii) confirm; (iv) expectation
d)
(i) helped; (ii) vanish; (iii) make note; (iv) excitement
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Radha Iyer answered |
The black aeroplane helped and showed way – guided
Later on, the narrator was not able to see the aeroplane because it – disappeared
The radar and control centre did not know about its presence, they did not – register
The narrator expected to hear about the pilot and the black aeroplane - anticipation
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane, but the sky was empty. There was nothing there. The black aeroplane was gone. I could not see it anywhere. I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota near the control tower. I went and asked a woman in the control centre where I was and who the other pilot was. I wanted to say 'Thank you'. She looked at me very strangely, and then laughed. "Another aeroplane? Up there in this storm? No other aeroplanes were flying tonight. Yours was the only one I could see on the radar." So, who helped me…Q. The narrator exclaimed that he was "safe". Which of the following represented the most immediate threat to the narrator's safety?- a)The black mountain-like storm cloud
- b)The depletion of fuel in the last fuel tank
- c)Being lost due to non-functioning equipment
- d)The old rattling Dakota aeroplane
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane, but the sky was empty. There was nothing there. The black aeroplane was gone. I could not see it anywhere. I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota near the control tower. I went and asked a woman in the control centre where I was and who the other pilot was. I wanted to say 'Thank you'. She looked at me very strangely, and then laughed. "Another aeroplane? Up there in this storm? No other aeroplanes were flying tonight. Yours was the only one I could see on the radar." So, who helped me…
Q. The narrator exclaimed that he was "safe". Which of the following represented the most immediate threat to the narrator's safety?
a)
The black mountain-like storm cloud
b)
The depletion of fuel in the last fuel tank
c)
Being lost due to non-functioning equipment
d)
The old rattling Dakota aeroplane
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Kiran Mehta answered |
The pilots are used to flying in bad weather conditions also, so storm cloud was not a major threat. The non-functioning equipment was also not a threat. The narrator was comfortable in flying the Dakota, so he was not afraid of that too. The near empty fuel tank was a major threat to the safety of the narrator.
What is the narrator's initial reaction when he sees the storm clouds?- a)He feels excited and anticipates an adventurous flight.
- b)He decides to turn back to Paris immediately.
- c)He continues to fly without concern.
- d)He tries to find a way to fly around the storm.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the narrator's initial reaction when he sees the storm clouds?
a)
He feels excited and anticipates an adventurous flight.
b)
He decides to turn back to Paris immediately.
c)
He continues to fly without concern.
d)
He tries to find a way to fly around the storm.
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Nk Classes answered |
The narrator's initial reaction upon seeing the storm clouds is to consider turning back to Paris. This reflects his concern about the potential dangers of flying through the storm. However, he ultimately decides to proceed with the flight.
- He feels a sense of danger when he sees the storm clouds.
- Despite his worries, he is tempted by the thought of reaching home.
- His decision to continue indicates a willingness to take risks.
How does the young seagull’s initial reluctance to fly highlight the theme of personal fear versus growth?- a)It shows that personal fear is the primary barrier to growth, which can only be overcome through intrinsic motivation.
- b)It illustrates that personal fear is insignificant when compared to the eventual growth achieved.
- c)It suggests that personal growth is impossible without external encouragement and support.
- d)It demonstrates that personal fear is irrelevant to the process of growth and self-improvement.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How does the young seagull’s initial reluctance to fly highlight the theme of personal fear versus growth?
a)
It shows that personal fear is the primary barrier to growth, which can only be overcome through intrinsic motivation.
b)
It illustrates that personal fear is insignificant when compared to the eventual growth achieved.
c)
It suggests that personal growth is impossible without external encouragement and support.
d)
It demonstrates that personal fear is irrelevant to the process of growth and self-improvement.
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Kds Coaching answered |
The young seagull’s reluctance to fly emphasizes how personal fear can inhibit growth. This fear must be confronted and overcome, often requiring intrinsic motivation or external encouragement, to achieve personal development and success.
How does the young seagull’s initial fear of falling relate to the broader theme of overcoming obstacles in literature?- a)It represents the idea that obstacles are irrelevant to personal achievement.
- b)It shows that fear is an insignificant factor in overcoming obstacles.
- c)It illustrates how facing and overcoming fear is a crucial part of overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
- d)It suggests that obstacles are only physical and not emotional.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
It represents the idea that obstacles are irrelevant to personal achievement.
b)
It shows that fear is an insignificant factor in overcoming obstacles.
c)
It illustrates how facing and overcoming fear is a crucial part of overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
d)
It suggests that obstacles are only physical and not emotional.
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Get Idea answered |
The young seagull’s fear of falling illustrates how confronting and overcoming emotional fears is a crucial aspect of overcoming obstacles and achieving success. This broader theme is common in literature, where characters must face and surmount personal challenges.
What is the effect of the sun’s heat on the young seagull’s decision to try flying?- a)It makes him more reluctant to fly due to discomfort.
- b)It has no significant effect on his decision to fly.
- c)It intensifies his urgency to act, contributing to his eventual decision to try flying.
- d)It causes him to become lethargic and less motivated.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
It makes him more reluctant to fly due to discomfort.
b)
It has no significant effect on his decision to fly.
c)
It intensifies his urgency to act, contributing to his eventual decision to try flying.
d)
It causes him to become lethargic and less motivated.
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Sonali choudhary answered |
Understanding the Young Seagull's Decision to Fly
The sun's heat plays a crucial role in influencing the young seagull’s decision to take its first flight. The warmth from the sun creates a sense of urgency that propels the seagull to act.
Impact of Sun's Heat
- The increasing temperature from the sun can create discomfort for the young seagull if it remains on the ground for too long.
- As the heat intensifies, it can lead to feelings of restlessness and an instinctual drive to escape the oppressive conditions.
Intensified Urgency
- The discomfort caused by the sun encourages the seagull to leave its nest. This urgency is a natural response to environmental factors that signal survival needs.
- The seagull's instinct is to find relief from the heat, which in this case, translates to the need to fly away from the hot surface of the ground.
Connection to Flight
- This urgency contributes significantly to the young seagull's decision to try flying for the first time. It is a motivating factor that transforms discomfort into action.
- The instinct to soar into the air not only alleviates the immediate discomfort from the sun's heat but also fulfills a deeper instinctual need for independence and survival.
In summary, the sun’s heat intensifies the young seagull’s urgency to act, leading it to make the crucial decision to take flight, illustrating the powerful influence of environmental factors on behavior.
The sun's heat plays a crucial role in influencing the young seagull’s decision to take its first flight. The warmth from the sun creates a sense of urgency that propels the seagull to act.
Impact of Sun's Heat
- The increasing temperature from the sun can create discomfort for the young seagull if it remains on the ground for too long.
- As the heat intensifies, it can lead to feelings of restlessness and an instinctual drive to escape the oppressive conditions.
Intensified Urgency
- The discomfort caused by the sun encourages the seagull to leave its nest. This urgency is a natural response to environmental factors that signal survival needs.
- The seagull's instinct is to find relief from the heat, which in this case, translates to the need to fly away from the hot surface of the ground.
Connection to Flight
- This urgency contributes significantly to the young seagull's decision to try flying for the first time. It is a motivating factor that transforms discomfort into action.
- The instinct to soar into the air not only alleviates the immediate discomfort from the sun's heat but also fulfills a deeper instinctual need for independence and survival.
In summary, the sun’s heat intensifies the young seagull’s urgency to act, leading it to make the crucial decision to take flight, illustrating the powerful influence of environmental factors on behavior.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :He just felt a bit dizzy. Then he flapped his wings once and he soared upwards. "Ga, ga, ga, Ga, ga, ga, Gaw-col-ah," his mother swooped past him, her wings making a loud noise. He answered her with another scream. Then his father flew over him screaming. He saw his two brothers and his sister flying around him curveting and banking and soaring and diving. Then he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly, and commended himself to dive and soar and curve, shrieking shrilly.Q. Pick the most appropriate reason why the young gull felt dizzy.- a)He hadn't eaten anything for a day.
- b)He was dizzy with excitement.
- c)He was wary of heights.
- d)He was flying for the first time.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
He just felt a bit dizzy. Then he flapped his wings once and he soared upwards. "Ga, ga, ga, Ga, ga, ga, Gaw-col-ah," his mother swooped past him, her wings making a loud noise. He answered her with another scream. Then his father flew over him screaming. He saw his two brothers and his sister flying around him curveting and banking and soaring and diving. Then he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly, and commended himself to dive and soar and curve, shrieking shrilly.
Q. Pick the most appropriate reason why the young gull felt dizzy.
a)
He hadn't eaten anything for a day.
b)
He was dizzy with excitement.
c)
He was wary of heights.
d)
He was flying for the first time.
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Ananya Das answered |
Dizzy here means giddy, a feeling which one experiences when someone is doing a new thing for the first time. Here, the young bird was flying for the first time.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane, but the sky was empty. There was nothing there. The black aeroplane was gone. I could not see it anywhere. I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota near the control tower. I went and asked a woman in the control centre where I was and who the other pilot was. I wanted to say 'Thank you'. She looked at me very strangely, and then laughed. "Another aeroplane? Up there in this storm? No other aeroplanes were flying tonight. Yours was the only one I could see on the radar." So, who helped me…Q. Why do you think the woman in the control centre laughed?- a)She found the narrator funny.
- b)She thought his question preposterous.
- c)She thought he was teasing her.
- d)She was relieved the narrator was safe.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane, but the sky was empty. There was nothing there. The black aeroplane was gone. I could not see it anywhere. I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota near the control tower. I went and asked a woman in the control centre where I was and who the other pilot was. I wanted to say 'Thank you'. She looked at me very strangely, and then laughed. "Another aeroplane? Up there in this storm? No other aeroplanes were flying tonight. Yours was the only one I could see on the radar." So, who helped me…
Q. Why do you think the woman in the control centre laughed?
a)
She found the narrator funny.
b)
She thought his question preposterous.
c)
She thought he was teasing her.
d)
She was relieved the narrator was safe.
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Avinash Patel answered |
She thought that the narrator was an experienced pilot and yet, he wanted to meet the other pilot, scheduled to land at the same time when there was no aeroplane in sight. So, she thought that he was trying to be funny. Preposterous means absurd, she had no sympathy with safe landing of narrator as she was not aware of the danger he had faced and he was surely not trying to tease her as indicated in the story.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish. He had, in fact, seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud cackle. And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him with his cowardice.Select the most appropriate option for the following:devour : guzzle :: nibble : - a)chew
- b)savour
- c)peck
- d)gulp
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish. He had, in fact, seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud cackle. And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him with his cowardice.
Select the most appropriate option for the following:
devour : guzzle :: nibble :
a)
chew
b)
savour
c)
peck
d)
gulp
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Meera Rana answered |
Devour and Guzzle refer to eating in big bites and quick swallowing. Nibble and Peck refer to eating in small tit bits and lazily eating. Chew refers to biting and grinding with teeth the bite taken. Savour refers to enjoying food. Gulp also refers to eating big bites and quick swallowing, so does not match with Nibble.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :Everything was going well — it was an easy flight. Paris was about 150 kilometers behind me when I saw the clouds. Storm clouds. They were huge. They looked like black mountains standing in front of me across the sky. I knew I could not fly up and over them, and I did not have enough fuel to fly around them to the north or south. "I ought to go back to Paris," I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast. 'I'll take the risk,' I thought and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm.Q. Read the statements given below, and then select the option that best describes the given statements.Statement I - The narrator's desire to reach home and see his family made him complacent.Statement II - The narrator was unaware of the threat that the adversarial storm clouds presented.Statement III - The narrator's decision making was quick, but irresponsible as well as dangerous.- a)Statement I is False, Statement II is True, Statement III cannot be inferred.
- b)Statement I and III are True, Statement II cannot be inferred.
- c)Statement I cannot be inferred, Statement II is False, Statement III is True.
- d)Statement I and II are False, Statement III is True.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
Everything was going well — it was an easy flight. Paris was about 150 kilometers behind me when I saw the clouds. Storm clouds. They were huge. They looked like black mountains standing in front of me across the sky. I knew I could not fly up and over them, and I did not have enough fuel to fly around them to the north or south. "I ought to go back to Paris," I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast. 'I'll take the risk,' I thought and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm.
Q. Read the statements given below, and then select the option that best describes the given statements.
Statement I - The narrator's desire to reach home and see his family made him complacent.
Statement II - The narrator was unaware of the threat that the adversarial storm clouds presented.
Statement III - The narrator's decision making was quick, but irresponsible as well as dangerous.
a)
Statement I is False, Statement II is True, Statement III cannot be inferred.
b)
Statement I and III are True, Statement II cannot be inferred.
c)
Statement I cannot be inferred, Statement II is False, Statement III is True.
d)
Statement I and II are False, Statement III is True.
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Rohit Sharma answered |
The passage does not mention that the narrator was content / satisfied, that is complacent or not before reaching and meeting his family, so, Statement I cannot be inferred. The narrator was aware of the threat he might have to face. The phrases like ‘old Dakota’ and ‘I will take the risk’ indicate the fact. So, statement II is false. The narrator’s decision was impulsive, so statement III is true.
What role does the interaction between the young seagull and his family play in the narrative?- a)It highlights the seagull’s complete independence and lack of support.
- b)It serves to illustrate the family’s indifference to his challenges.
- c)It emphasizes the supportive and challenging role of family in encouraging the seagull to overcome his fears.
- d)It underscores the family's failure to communicate effectively with the seagull.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
It highlights the seagull’s complete independence and lack of support.
b)
It serves to illustrate the family’s indifference to his challenges.
c)
It emphasizes the supportive and challenging role of family in encouraging the seagull to overcome his fears.
d)
It underscores the family's failure to communicate effectively with the seagull.
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Nk Classes answered |
The interaction between the young seagull and his family emphasizes their role in both supporting and challenging him. Their encouragement and criticism push the seagull to confront his fears and achieve flight, highlighting the impact of family dynamics on personal growth.
How does the passage reflect the concept of "fear of the unknown" through the young seagull’s experience?- a)The passage depicts fear of the unknown as a minor obstacle that is easily overcome.
- b)It illustrates that fear of the unknown can be paralyzing but is ultimately necessary for growth and discovery.
- c)The fear of the unknown is portrayed as irrelevant to the seagull’s journey.
- d)The passage shows that fear of the unknown is beneficial and should be maintained for safety.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
The passage depicts fear of the unknown as a minor obstacle that is easily overcome.
b)
It illustrates that fear of the unknown can be paralyzing but is ultimately necessary for growth and discovery.
c)
The fear of the unknown is portrayed as irrelevant to the seagull’s journey.
d)
The passage shows that fear of the unknown is beneficial and should be maintained for safety.
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Kds Coaching answered |
The passage reflects the concept of "fear of the unknown" by portraying it as a significant barrier that initially paralyzes the young seagull. However, overcoming this fear is necessary for personal growth and the discovery of new capabilities.
Analyze how the narrator’s internal conflict about taking the risk reflects the theme of personal decision-making under pressure.- a)It shows that personal decision-making is straightforward and rarely influenced by external factors.
- b)It indicates that decision-making under pressure is often based solely on logical analysis.
- c)It demonstrates that personal decision-making under pressure involves weighing risks and desires, often leading to risky choices.
- d)It suggests that decision-making under pressure is usually automatic and not influenced by personal desires.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
It shows that personal decision-making is straightforward and rarely influenced by external factors.
b)
It indicates that decision-making under pressure is often based solely on logical analysis.
c)
It demonstrates that personal decision-making under pressure involves weighing risks and desires, often leading to risky choices.
d)
It suggests that decision-making under pressure is usually automatic and not influenced by personal desires.
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Nirali khanna answered |
Understanding the Internal Conflict
The narrator’s internal conflict about taking risks illustrates the complexities of personal decision-making when under pressure. This struggle reflects the human experience of grappling with competing desires and fears.
Weighing Risks and Desires
- Emotional Pull: The narrator’s desires often clash with the inherent risks of their choices, showcasing a common dilemma faced by individuals.
- Fear vs. Ambition: The tension between fear of failure and the ambition to succeed highlights the emotional stakes involved in decision-making.
Complex Decision-Making Process
- Multiple Factors at Play: The decision-making process isn't purely logical; it involves emotions, social expectations, and personal values.
- Consequences of Choices: The narrator reflects on potential outcomes, leading to a deeper understanding of how desires can complicate decisions.
Risky Choices as a Reflection of Growth
- Personal Growth: Risky choices often lead to significant personal development, emphasizing that stepping outside one’s comfort zone can foster resilience.
- Learning from Experience: The internal conflict serves as a catalyst for learning, suggesting that even misguided decisions can yield valuable lessons.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the narrator’s internal conflict demonstrates that personal decision-making under pressure is multifaceted and requires balancing risks and desires. This complexity often results in choices that may seem risky but are essential for personal growth and self-discovery.
The narrator’s internal conflict about taking risks illustrates the complexities of personal decision-making when under pressure. This struggle reflects the human experience of grappling with competing desires and fears.
Weighing Risks and Desires
- Emotional Pull: The narrator’s desires often clash with the inherent risks of their choices, showcasing a common dilemma faced by individuals.
- Fear vs. Ambition: The tension between fear of failure and the ambition to succeed highlights the emotional stakes involved in decision-making.
Complex Decision-Making Process
- Multiple Factors at Play: The decision-making process isn't purely logical; it involves emotions, social expectations, and personal values.
- Consequences of Choices: The narrator reflects on potential outcomes, leading to a deeper understanding of how desires can complicate decisions.
Risky Choices as a Reflection of Growth
- Personal Growth: Risky choices often lead to significant personal development, emphasizing that stepping outside one’s comfort zone can foster resilience.
- Learning from Experience: The internal conflict serves as a catalyst for learning, suggesting that even misguided decisions can yield valuable lessons.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the narrator’s internal conflict demonstrates that personal decision-making under pressure is multifaceted and requires balancing risks and desires. This complexity often results in choices that may seem risky but are essential for personal growth and self-discovery.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :He just felt a bit dizzy. Then he flapped his wings once and he soared upwards. "Ga, ga, ga, Ga, ga, ga, Gaw-col-ah," his mother swooped past him, her wings making a loud noise. He answered her with another scream. Then his father flew over him screaming. He saw his two brothers and his sister flying around him curveting and banking and soaring and diving. Then he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly, and commended himself to dive and soar and curve, shrieking shrilly.Q. How would you describe the screams of the gulls in the given extract?- a)Elation
- b)Bewilderment
- c)Shock
- d)Protection
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
He just felt a bit dizzy. Then he flapped his wings once and he soared upwards. "Ga, ga, ga, Ga, ga, ga, Gaw-col-ah," his mother swooped past him, her wings making a loud noise. He answered her with another scream. Then his father flew over him screaming. He saw his two brothers and his sister flying around him curveting and banking and soaring and diving. Then he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly, and commended himself to dive and soar and curve, shrieking shrilly.
Q. How would you describe the screams of the gulls in the given extract?
a)
Elation
b)
Bewilderment
c)
Shock
d)
Protection
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Aditya Shah answered |
His parents were delighted and overjoyed, that is elated, when the young bird started flying. They were not bewildered or shocked (as they knew that he can fly). They were not trying to protect him by flying over him, they were just expressing their joy.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :Everything was going well — it was an easy flight. Paris was about 150 kilometers behind me when I saw the clouds. Storm clouds. They were huge. They looked like black mountains standing in front of me across the sky. I knew I could not fly up and over them, and I did not have enough fuel to fly around them to the north or south. "I ought to go back to Paris," I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast. 'I'll take the risk,' I thought and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm.Q. Based on the given extract, choose the option that lists the name which would be the most appropriate response to "...it was an easy flight"?
- a)Option (i)
- b)Option (ii)
- c)Option (iii)
- d)Option (iv)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
Everything was going well — it was an easy flight. Paris was about 150 kilometers behind me when I saw the clouds. Storm clouds. They were huge. They looked like black mountains standing in front of me across the sky. I knew I could not fly up and over them, and I did not have enough fuel to fly around them to the north or south. "I ought to go back to Paris," I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast. 'I'll take the risk,' I thought and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm.
Q. Based on the given extract, choose the option that lists the name which would be the most appropriate response to "...it was an easy flight"?
a)
Option (i)
b)
Option (ii)
c)
Option (iii)
d)
Option (iv)
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Rohit Sharma answered |
Before completing the flight, the narrator mentioned it as ‘an easy flight’. The later incidents show that the flight was full of adventure and suspense. So, ‘You spoke too soon’ is the best response to the comment.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish. He had, in fact, seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud cackle. And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him with his cowardice.Q. Imagine that the young gull attended a workshop on inspiration and confidence building and received a couple of pieces of advice.Choose the option that reflects these pieces of advice, most relevant to his situation.
- a)(i) and (ii)
- b)(ii) and (iii)
- c)(iii) and (iv)
- d)(i) and (iv)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish. He had, in fact, seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud cackle. And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him with his cowardice.
Q. Imagine that the young gull attended a workshop on inspiration and confidence building and received a couple of pieces of advice.Choose the option that reflects these pieces of advice, most relevant to his situation.
a)
(i) and (ii)
b)
(ii) and (iii)
c)
(iii) and (iv)
d)
(i) and (iv)
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Meera Rana answered |
The young bird knew that birds are meant to fly, so he already knew about himself. It also is not about how early or late he should start flying so as to benefit. The extract is about the young bird whose siblings had already learnt flying, but he was having the first flight, so he need not bother himself about what others were doing, it was important for the young bird as being the First flight. Also, he was earlier afraid of flying, but when he overcame his fear, he learnt the art of flying.
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane, but the sky was empty. There was nothing there. The black aeroplane was gone. I could not see it anywhere. I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota near the control tower. I went and asked a woman in the control centre where I was and who the other pilot was. I wanted to say 'Thank you'. She looked at me very strangely, and then laughed. "Another aeroplane? Up there in this storm? No other aeroplanes were flying tonight. Yours was the only one I could see on the radar." So, who helped me…Q. Choose the option that correctly matches the idioms in Column A to the story's events in Column B:
- a)1-(iv); 2-(iii); 3-(ii); 4-(i)
- b)1-(iii); 2-(i); 3-(iv); 4-(ii)
- c)1-(i); 2-(ii); 3-(iii); 4-(iv)
- d)1-(ii); 2-(iv); 3-(i); 4-(iii)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following paragraph and choose the correct options to answer any four questions given below :
I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane, but the sky was empty. There was nothing there. The black aeroplane was gone. I could not see it anywhere. I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota near the control tower. I went and asked a woman in the control centre where I was and who the other pilot was. I wanted to say 'Thank you'. She looked at me very strangely, and then laughed. "Another aeroplane? Up there in this storm? No other aeroplanes were flying tonight. Yours was the only one I could see on the radar." So, who helped me…
Q. Choose the option that correctly matches the idioms in Column A to the story's events in Column B:
a)
1-(iv); 2-(iii); 3-(ii); 4-(i)
b)
1-(iii); 2-(i); 3-(iv); 4-(ii)
c)
1-(i); 2-(ii); 3-(iii); 4-(iv)
d)
1-(ii); 2-(iv); 3-(i); 4-(iii)
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Anita Menon answered |
Every cloud has a silver lining means – every difficult situation has some hope – the narrator was lost in storm clouds and the black aeroplane came to guide him.
To being on cloud nine means – being elated or feeling too happy – the narrator saw the airport and runway and landed safely.
To have your head in clouds means – being absent minded – the narrator should have turned back but absentmindedly moved forward to have a hearty breakfast at home.
Gathering clouds means – upcoming dangers – the equipment of narrator’s plane have stopped working.
Why does the narrator feel relieved when he sees the runway?- a)Because he realizes that the strange aeroplane was leading him to safety.
- b)Because he knows he has enough fuel to land safely.
- c)Because he can now see the city lights clearly.
- d)Because the storm has finally cleared up.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Because he realizes that the strange aeroplane was leading him to safety.
b)
Because he knows he has enough fuel to land safely.
c)
Because he can now see the city lights clearly.
d)
Because the storm has finally cleared up.
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Kamna Science Academy answered |
The narrator feels relieved when he sees the runway because he realizes that the strange aeroplane was leading him to safety. The sight of the runway confirms that he has been guided correctly and is now out of immediate danger.
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