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Direction: “She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the Poverty of her Apartment, the Shabby Walls and the Worn Chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.When she seated herself for Dinner opposite her Husband who uncovered the Tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the Good Potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of Elegant Dinners of Shining Silver; she thought of the Exquisite Food served in Marvellous Dishes. She had neither Frocks nor Jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.She had a Rich Friend, a Schoolmate at the Convent, who she did not like to visit. She suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”Q. Which word does ‘delicacies’ NOT correspond to?- a)Etherealness
- b)Elegance
- c)Exquisiteness
- d)Robustness
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: “She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the Poverty of her Apartment, the Shabby Walls and the Worn Chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.
When she seated herself for Dinner opposite her Husband who uncovered the Tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the Good Potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of Elegant Dinners of Shining Silver; she thought of the Exquisite Food served in Marvellous Dishes. She had neither Frocks nor Jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.
She had a Rich Friend, a Schoolmate at the Convent, who she did not like to visit. She suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”
Q. Which word does ‘delicacies’ NOT correspond to?
a)
Etherealness
b)
Elegance
c)
Exquisiteness
d)
Robustness
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Vikram Kapoor answered |
Etherealness means belonging to some other World, elegance means grace and exquisiteness and loveliness can be used to refer to delicacies or delicate items. Such delicate items cannot be robust or strong.
Direction: “She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the Poverty of her Apartment, the Shabby Walls and the Worn Chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.When she seated herself for Dinner opposite her Husband who uncovered the Tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the Good Potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of Elegant Dinners of Shining Silver; she thought of the Exquisite Food served in Marvellous Dishes. She had neither Frocks nor Jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.She had a Rich Friend, a Schoolmate at the Convent, who she did not like to visit. She suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”Q. Choose the options that list the set of statements that are NOT TRUE according to the given extract: 1. Matilda was very pleased with her life.2. Matilda envied her friend for being well-off.3. M Loisel didn’t appreciate what Matilda cooked.4. Matilda despised the fact that she lived a Life of Poverty.5. Matilda never felt troubled, though she desired a Luxurious Life.6. Matilda thought of Grand Dinners and Silverware sitting at the Dinner table.7. Matilda felt depressed after visiting her friend.- a)Options 1, 3 & 6
- b)Options 3, 5 & 7
- c)Options 1, 3 & 5
- d)Options 2, 4 & 7
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: “She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the Poverty of her Apartment, the Shabby Walls and the Worn Chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.
When she seated herself for Dinner opposite her Husband who uncovered the Tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the Good Potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of Elegant Dinners of Shining Silver; she thought of the Exquisite Food served in Marvellous Dishes. She had neither Frocks nor Jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.
She had a Rich Friend, a Schoolmate at the Convent, who she did not like to visit. She suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”
Q. Choose the options that list the set of statements that are NOT TRUE according to the given extract:
1. Matilda was very pleased with her life.
2. Matilda envied her friend for being well-off.
3. M Loisel didn’t appreciate what Matilda cooked.
4. Matilda despised the fact that she lived a Life of Poverty.
5. Matilda never felt troubled, though she desired a Luxurious Life.
6. Matilda thought of Grand Dinners and Silverware sitting at the Dinner table.
7. Matilda felt depressed after visiting her friend.
a)
Options 1, 3 & 6
b)
Options 3, 5 & 7
c)
Options 1, 3 & 5
d)
Options 2, 4 & 7
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Amit Kumar answered |
Matilda was highly dissatisfied and displeased with her life. M Loisel always appreciated whatever Matilda cooked even if he did not like the food at all. Matilda desired Luxurious Life and was troubled by the Pettiness of her Own Life.
Direction: “He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his Wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no Dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your Card to some Colleague whose Wife is better fitted out than I.’’He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a Suitable Costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the Economical Clerk.”Pick the correct set that matches with the feelings of the highlighted words related to the characters:Q. Matilda: By a violent effort, she had controlled...M Loisel: He was grieved....(i) Matilda felt aggressive; M Loisel was troubled(ii) Matilda was irritated; M Loisel was upset and cried(iii) Matilda tried extremely hard; M Loisel felt intense sorrow(iv) Matilda was quite calm; M Loisel’s heart ached for love- a)Option (i)
- b)Option (ii)
- c)Option (iii)
- d)Option (iv)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: “He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his Wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”
By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no Dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your Card to some Colleague whose Wife is better fitted out than I.’’
He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a Suitable Costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”
She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the Economical Clerk.”
Pick the correct set that matches with the feelings of the highlighted words related to the characters:
Q. Matilda: By a violent effort, she had controlled...
M Loisel: He was grieved....
(i) Matilda felt aggressive; M Loisel was troubled
(ii) Matilda was irritated; M Loisel was upset and cried
(iii) Matilda tried extremely hard; M Loisel felt intense sorrow
(iv) Matilda was quite calm; M Loisel’s heart ached for love
a)
Option (i)
b)
Option (ii)
c)
Option (iii)
d)
Option (iv)
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Aditya Shah answered |
The cause of Matilda's ruin was her longing for a good life. She suffered from the poverty of her apartment, the shabby walls and the worn chairs. All these things tortured and angered her. She was always dissatisfied, always unhappy, always craving for all the delicacies and luxuries of life.
Direction: “She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the Poverty of her Apartment, the Shabby Walls and the Worn Chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.When she seated herself for Dinner opposite her Husband who uncovered the Tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the Good Potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of Elegant Dinners of Shining Silver; she thought of the Exquisite Food served in Marvellous Dishes. She had neither Frocks nor Jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.She had a Rich Friend, a Schoolmate at the Convent, who she did not like to visit. She suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”Q. Choose the characteristic displayed by M Loisel in the extract.- a)Conceited
- b)Contended
- c)Appeased
- d)Subdued
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: “She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the Poverty of her Apartment, the Shabby Walls and the Worn Chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.
When she seated herself for Dinner opposite her Husband who uncovered the Tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the Good Potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of Elegant Dinners of Shining Silver; she thought of the Exquisite Food served in Marvellous Dishes. She had neither Frocks nor Jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.
She had a Rich Friend, a Schoolmate at the Convent, who she did not like to visit. She suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”
Q. Choose the characteristic displayed by M Loisel in the extract.
a)
Conceited
b)
Contended
c)
Appeased
d)
Subdued
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Aditya Shah answered |
M. Loisel is contended with his life in stark contrast to the lookout of Matilda towards life who was highly discontented with her life.
Direction: “He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his Wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”
By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no Dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your Card to some Colleague whose Wife is better fitted out than I.’’
He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a Suitable Costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”
She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the Economical Clerk.”
Q. What does ‘Economical Clerk’ indicate?
- a)M Loisel was a Spendthrift even though he earned a lot.
- b)M Loisel was thrifty as he had a meagre income.
- c)M Loisel calculated money all the time as he was a Clerk.
- d)M Loisel was Stingy about Money and didn’t spend it.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: “He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his Wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”
By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no Dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your Card to some Colleague whose Wife is better fitted out than I.’’
He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a Suitable Costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”
She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the Economical Clerk.”
Q. What does ‘Economical Clerk’ indicate?
a)
M Loisel was a Spendthrift even though he earned a lot.
b)
M Loisel was thrifty as he had a meagre income.
c)
M Loisel calculated money all the time as he was a Clerk.
d)
M Loisel was Stingy about Money and didn’t spend it.
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Ritika Mishra answered |
Explanation:
Economical Clerk indicates:
- The term "Economical Clerk" indicates that M Loisel was thrifty as he had a meagre income.
- It suggests that M Loisel was careful and prudent with his spending habits due to his limited financial resources.
Detail Explanation:
- The use of the term "Economical Clerk" implies that M Loisel was cautious and frugal when it came to managing his finances.
- Despite working as a clerk, which typically does not offer a high salary, M Loisel made sure to be economical in his spending.
- This indicates that he was mindful of his limited income and tried to make wise financial decisions to make ends meet.
- The term also suggests that M Loisel was responsible and practical in his approach to money, considering his financial situation before making any purchases.
- Overall, being referred to as an "Economical Clerk" highlights M Loisel's thrifty nature and his ability to manage his finances wisely despite any financial constraints.
Economical Clerk indicates:
- The term "Economical Clerk" indicates that M Loisel was thrifty as he had a meagre income.
- It suggests that M Loisel was careful and prudent with his spending habits due to his limited financial resources.
Detail Explanation:
- The use of the term "Economical Clerk" implies that M Loisel was cautious and frugal when it came to managing his finances.
- Despite working as a clerk, which typically does not offer a high salary, M Loisel made sure to be economical in his spending.
- This indicates that he was mindful of his limited income and tried to make wise financial decisions to make ends meet.
- The term also suggests that M Loisel was responsible and practical in his approach to money, considering his financial situation before making any purchases.
- Overall, being referred to as an "Economical Clerk" highlights M Loisel's thrifty nature and his ability to manage his finances wisely despite any financial constraints.
What was Mme Loisel’s reaction to the ball invitation initially?- a)She was thrilled and excited.
- b)She was indifferent and uninterested.
- c)She was angry and dismissive.
- d)She was curious but hesitant.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She was thrilled and excited.
b)
She was indifferent and uninterested.
c)
She was angry and dismissive.
d)
She was curious but hesitant.
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Kds Coaching answered |
Mme Loisel’s initial reaction was anger and dismissal of the ball invitation. Her frustration was due to her dissatisfaction with her wardrobe and social status, which overshadowed her potential excitement about the event.
How did Mme Loisel’s view of luxury affect her interactions with others?- a)She became more generous and charitable.
- b)She avoided social interactions to conceal her poverty.
- c)She was constantly envious and dissatisfied.
- d)She became more humble and accepting.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She became more generous and charitable.
b)
She avoided social interactions to conceal her poverty.
c)
She was constantly envious and dissatisfied.
d)
She became more humble and accepting.
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Kds Coaching answered |
Mme Loisel’s view of luxury made her envious and dissatisfied with her life. Her constant longing for a more luxurious lifestyle influenced her interactions, leading to feelings of discontent and frustration.
Direction: “He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his Wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no Dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your Card to some Colleague whose Wife is better fitted out than I.’’He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a Suitable Costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the Economical Clerk.”Q. M Loisel was astonished seeing his Wife’s reaction. He writes a Diary entry that night. Complete the entry with the missing words, by choosing the correct option.
- a)(i) vexed (ii) disturbed (iii) bring
- b)(i) elated (ii) disturbed (iii) afford
- c)(i) keen (ii) depressed (iii) bring
- d)(i) elated (ii) distressed (iii) afford
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: “He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his Wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”
By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no Dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your Card to some Colleague whose Wife is better fitted out than I.’’
He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a Suitable Costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”
She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the Economical Clerk.”
Q. M Loisel was astonished seeing his Wife’s reaction. He writes a Diary entry that night. Complete the entry with the missing words, by choosing the correct option.
a)
(i) vexed (ii) disturbed (iii) bring
b)
(i) elated (ii) disturbed (iii) afford
c)
(i) keen (ii) depressed (iii) bring
d)
(i) elated (ii) distressed (iii) afford
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Lets Tute answered |
When One sees an Invitation, he/she feels happy (elated). The reaction may leave the other person troubled or upset (distressed). There was confusion how the Funds for the Dress will be managed (afforded).
Direction: “She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the Poverty of her Apartment, the Shabby Walls and the Worn Chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.When she seated herself for Dinner opposite her Husband who uncovered the Tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the Good Potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of Elegant Dinners of Shining Silver; she thought of the Exquisite Food served in Marvellous Dishes. She had neither Frocks nor Jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.She had a Rich Friend, a Schoolmate at the Convent, who she did not like to visit. She suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”Q. Choose the answer that lists the correct option of what a ‘Tureen’ is?
- a)Option (i)
- b)Option (ii)
- c)Option (iii)
- d)Option (iv)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: “She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the Poverty of her Apartment, the Shabby Walls and the Worn Chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.
When she seated herself for Dinner opposite her Husband who uncovered the Tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the Good Potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of Elegant Dinners of Shining Silver; she thought of the Exquisite Food served in Marvellous Dishes. She had neither Frocks nor Jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.
She had a Rich Friend, a Schoolmate at the Convent, who she did not like to visit. She suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”
Q. Choose the answer that lists the correct option of what a ‘Tureen’ is?
a)
Option (i)
b)
Option (ii)
c)
Option (iii)
d)
Option (iv)
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Rohit Sharma answered |
Tureen is a serving dish. Option (i) is cooker used to Cook food, option (ii) is like an Earthen pot used to store and pour liquids, option (iv) is a bowl used to store food. Option (iii) has a spoon with it which can be used to serve dishes.
Direction: “She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the Poverty of her Apartment, the Shabby Walls and the Worn Chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.
When she seated herself for Dinner opposite her Husband who uncovered the Tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the Good Potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of Elegant Dinners of Shining Silver; she thought of the Exquisite Food served in Marvellous Dishes. She had neither Frocks nor Jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.
She had a Rich Friend, a Schoolmate at the Convent, who she did not like to visit. She suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”
Q. The extract uses the phrase ‘Elegant Dinners’. Which of the following expressions is incorrect with respect to the word ‘elegant’?
- a)Option (i)
- b)Option (v)
- c)Option (iii)
- d)Option (iv)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: “She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the Poverty of her Apartment, the Shabby Walls and the Worn Chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.
When she seated herself for Dinner opposite her Husband who uncovered the Tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the Good Potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of Elegant Dinners of Shining Silver; she thought of the Exquisite Food served in Marvellous Dishes. She had neither Frocks nor Jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.
She had a Rich Friend, a Schoolmate at the Convent, who she did not like to visit. She suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”
Q. The extract uses the phrase ‘Elegant Dinners’. Which of the following expressions is incorrect with respect to the word ‘elegant’?
a)
Option (i)
b)
Option (v)
c)
Option (iii)
d)
Option (iv)
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Pooja Shah answered |
Elegant means tastefully fine or luxurious in dress, style, design, etc. So, here sharp is incorrect with respect to the word ‘elegant’
Direction: “He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his Wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no Dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your Card to some Colleague whose Wife is better fitted out than I.’’He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a Suitable Costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the Economical Clerk.”Q. Choose the option that gives the most appropriate response to the statement made by the Speaker.
- a)I think Matilda was being unreasonable and unrealistic.
- b)I feel that M Loisel loved Matilda and wanted her to be happy.
- c)In my opinion M Loisel was being too harsh with Matilda.
- d)I feel that M Loisel should not have brought the Invitation home.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: “He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his Wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”
By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no Dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your Card to some Colleague whose Wife is better fitted out than I.’’
He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a Suitable Costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”
She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the Economical Clerk.”
Q. Choose the option that gives the most appropriate response to the statement made by the Speaker.
a)
I think Matilda was being unreasonable and unrealistic.
b)
I feel that M Loisel loved Matilda and wanted her to be happy.
c)
In my opinion M Loisel was being too harsh with Matilda.
d)
I feel that M Loisel should not have brought the Invitation home.
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Lets Tute answered |
Loisel loved his wife too much and had spoiled (pampered) her.
Direction: “He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his Wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no Dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your Card to some Colleague whose Wife is better fitted out than I.’’He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a Suitable Costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the Economical Clerk.”Q. Pick the option that correctly classifies fact/s (F) and opinion/s (O) of the people below:
- a)F-1, 2 and O-3, 4
- b)F-3, O-1, 2, 4
- c)F-2, 4, O-1, 3
- d)F-2, 3, 4, O-1
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: “He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his Wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”
By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no Dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your Card to some Colleague whose Wife is better fitted out than I.’’
He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a Suitable Costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”
She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the Economical Clerk.”
Q. Pick the option that correctly classifies fact/s (F) and opinion/s (O) of the people below:
a)
F-1, 2 and O-3, 4
b)
F-3, O-1, 2, 4
c)
F-2, 4, O-1, 3
d)
F-2, 3, 4, O-1
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Meera Rana answered |
‘I think…’, ‘I feel…’ and ‘I really don’t think…’ are used to express opinion about someone. ‘It is important’ is a statement of fact.
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