Madhyamik English
Fable
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Comprehension exercises
1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences :
(a) The was between the mountain and the
(i) rabbit
(ii) rat
(iii) cat
(iv) squirrel
Ans : (iv) squirrel
(b) Bun has no doubt that the mountain is
(i) small
(ii) big
(iii) noble
(iv) kind
Ans : (ii) big
(c) Unlike a mountain, a squirrel can crack a
(i) nut
(ii) joke
(iii) stone
(iv) lock
Ans : (i) nut
2. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/phrases/words in support of your answer :
(a) The mountain called the squirrel "Little Bun". False
S S : And the former called the latter 'Little Prig".
(b) The squirrel is sprier than the mountain. True
S S : You are not so small as I, And not half so spry.
(c) The mountain can carry forests on its back. True
S S : If I cannot carry forests on my back,/Neither can you crack a nut.
3. Answer the following questions :
(a) Who had a quarrel with the squirrel?
Ans : The mountain had a quarrel with the squirrel.
(b) What is not a disgrace to the squirrel?
Ans : Occupying his place is not a disgrace to the squirrel.
(c) What is it that the squirrel doesn't deny?
Ans : The squirrel does not deny that the mountain makes a pretty squirrel track.
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