The Little Boy Could Not Climb the Tree Because He Was Too Small

The correct answer to the question is option 'B' - the little boy could not climb the tree because he was too small. Let's delve into the details to understand why this answer is correct.

1. Fear was not the reason
The option 'A' suggests that the boy could not climb the tree because he was afraid. However, the passage does not mention anything about the boy being afraid. Fear is not mentioned as a factor that prevented him from climbing the tree.

2. Lameness was not the reason
Option 'C' states that the boy could not climb the tree because he was lame. However, the passage does not mention any disability or injury that would make the boy unable to climb the tree. Therefore, lameness is not a valid reason in this context.

3. The tree being too high was not the reason
Option 'D' suggests that the boy found the tree to be too high, which prevented him from climbing it. However, the passage does not provide any information about the height of the tree being the reason. The passage simply states that the boy could not climb the tree due to his small size, not because the tree was too high.

4. The boy's small size as the reason
The passage explicitly states that the boy could not climb the tree because he was too small. Being small implies that he lacked the physical stature or strength to climb the tree successfully. This reason is plausible, as small children may not have developed the necessary motor skills, coordination, or physical strength to climb trees effectively.

In conclusion, the correct answer is option 'B' - the little boy could not climb the tree because he was too small. The passage does not provide any indication of fear, lameness, or the tree's height being the reasons for his inability to climb the tree.