Comprehension
Memories of Childhood
Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
I did not open my mouth to answer. Then the steps were quickened, and the voices became excited. The sounds came nearer and nearer. Women and girls entered the room. I held my breath and watched them open closet doors and peep behind large trunks. Someone threw up the curtains, and the room was filled with sudden light. What caused them to stoop and look under the bed, I do not know. I remember being dragged out, though I resisted by kicking and scratching wildly. In spite of myself, I was carried downstairs and tied fast in a chair.
Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
I did not open my mouth to answer. Then the steps were quickened, and the voices became excited. The sounds came nearer and nearer. Women and girls entered the room. I held my breath and watched them open closet doors and peep behind large trunks. Someone threw up the curtains, and the room was filled with sudden light. What caused them to stoop and look under the bed, I do not know. I remember being dragged out, though I resisted by kicking and scratching wildly. In spite of myself, I was carried downstairs and tied fast in a chair.
Question: 1
"...sounds came nearer and nearer..." adds suspense and anxiety to readers. Select the appropriate option:
"...sounds came nearer and nearer..." adds suspense and anxiety to readers. Select the appropriate option:
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Authors often use repetitive phrases like "nearer and nearer" to create tension and keep the reader engaged.
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- Describes the increase in volume.
- Adds suspense and anxiety to readers.
- Reflects the thought of the speaker.
- Is a factual narrative.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The description of sounds coming nearer and nearer creates a tense atmosphere, adding suspense to the narrative and engaging readers with the speaker's anxiety.
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Question: 2
Complete the following sentence: "In spite of myself" suggests that the speaker was .........
Complete the following sentence: "In spite of myself" suggests that the speaker was .........
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Phrases like "in spite of myself" often indicate actions or feelings beyond a character's control, symbolizing helplessness.
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Solution and Explanation
The phrase in spite of myself shows that the speaker acted involuntarily due to fear, despite trying to resist.
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Question: 3
What do you infer from the first line of the extract?
What do you infer from the first line of the extract?
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To infer a character's emotions, analyze their actions and the context provided in the extract.
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- It was her first day in school.
- She did not want to get caught.
- She was unprepared for the lesson.
- She preferred to be by herself.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The speaker's silence and her description of holding her breath indicate her fear of being discovered.
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Question: 4
State whether the statement given below is True or False:
"The speaker hoodwinked the people looking for her."
State whether the statement given below is True or False:
"The speaker hoodwinked the people looking for her."
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When analyzing statements, focus on the specific details of the passage that confirm or refute the claim.
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The speaker was eventually found and dragged out despite her efforts to hide and resist.
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