Question

Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct option.

The sixth age shifts Into the lean and slippered pantaloon, With spectacles on nose and pouch on side, His youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide For his shrunk shank; and his big manly voice, Turning again toward childish treble, pipes And whistles in his sound.

1. The tone of the poet in line ‘His youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide/ For his shrunk shank’ is largely.

1. nostalgic
2. humorous
3. pessimistic
4. regretful

2. Select the option that displays the changes very old age witnesses.

1. Round belly
2. Full of wisdom
3. Loss of vigour
4. Lean & bony
5. Hoarse voice
   1. i, iii, iv
   2. ii, iii, v
   3. ii, iii, iv
   4. iii, iv, v

Answer 1

1. humorous

Explanation:

The poet uses a slightly humorous tone while describing the old man wearing loose clothes and spectacles. His shrinking body and childish voice create a funny picture of old age.

2. i, iii, iv

Explanation:

Very old age brings a round belly? No, the old person becomes lean and bony, loses vigour, and becomes physically weak. Therefore, the correct combination is i, iii, iv.