Question

Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow.

India is home to some of the most mystifying natural phenomena that surprise and spark our imagination.

(i) Replace the underlined phrase with one from the extract.

India is the birthplace of several rare species of flora and fauna that thrive in its diverse ecosystems.

(ii) What does the phrase ‘nature’s unusual side’ suggest about the phenomena described?

(iii) Complete the similarity by choosing the correct option.

spark : imagination : : ______ : ______.

1. inspiration; creativity
2. wonder; amazement
3. effort; reward
4. knowledge; books

(iv) Identify whether the following statement is true or false.

Some natural phenomena can surprise people.

Answer 1

(i) home to

(ii) The phrase “nature’s unusual side” suggests that these natural phenomena are strange, rare, and surprising.

(iii) spark : imagination : : inspiration : creativity.

(iv) This statement is true.