Madhyamik English
Sea Fever
John Masefield
Comprehension exercises
1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences :
(a) The poet asks for a sail the colour of which would be
(i) blue
(ii) grey
(iii) black
(iv) white
Ans : (iv) white
(b) While going down to the sea, the poet wants to hear the crying of
(i) seagulls
(ii) cuckoos
(iii) eagles
(iv) swallows
Ans : (i) seagulls
(c) The wind on the sea is like a whetted
(i) sword
(ii) axe
(iii) knife
(iv) spear
Ans : (iii) knife
2. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/phrases/ words in support of your answer :
(a) To steer the ship the poet needs the moon. False
S S : And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.
(b) The call of the running tide is wild and clear. True
S S : For the call of the running tide/Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied.
(c) The poet is going out to the sea for the first time. False
S S : I must go down to the seas again.
3. Answer the following questions :
(a) During what time of the day does the poet wish to go down to the seas?
Ans : The poet wishes to go when the dawn is breaking.
(b) What kind of day does the poet prefer for sailing?
Ans : The poet prefer a windy day with the white clouds.
(c) What does the poet prefer to hear from a fellow rover?
Ans : The poet prefers to hear a merry yarn from a fellow traveller.
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