Madhyamik English
The Snail
William Cowper
Comprehension Exercises
1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences :
(a) With the slightest touch, the snail shrinks into its house with
(i) displeasure
(ii) pleasure
(iii) pain
(iv) surprise
Ans : (i) displeasure
(b) In its house, the snail lives with
(i) parents
(ii) friends
(iii) relatives
(iv) no one
Ans : (iv) no one
2. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/phrases/words in support of your answer :
(a) The snail fears to fall from the wall. False
S S : The snail sticks close, nor fears to fall.
(b) The snail comes out of his house during a storm. False
S S : Within that house secure he hides. Of storm or other harm.
3. Answer the following questions :
(a) What does the snail usually stick itself to?
Ans : The snail usually sticks itself to a grass, leaf, fruit or a wall. He sticks so close to it that there is no chance of falling.
(b) What makes the snail well-satisfied?
Ans : The snail likes to live alone. He is a self contained creature. He needs no personal belongings. So to have himself as his whole treasure satisfies him well.
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