Question

Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow.

“Have a cherry, Grandfather,” he said, as soon as he saw his grandfather in the garden. Grandfather took one cherry and Rakesh promptly ate the other two. He kept the last seed in his mouth for some time, rolling it round and round on his tongue until all the tang had gone. Then he placed the seed on the palm of his hand and studied it. “Are cherry seeds lucky?” asked Rakesh. “Of course.” “Then I’ll keep it.” “Nothing is lucky if you put it away. If you want luck, you must put it to some use.”

(i) Substitute the underlined phrase with a correct word from the extract.

The Kho-kho captain changed her strategy quickly and without delay when a new player came in from the opposing team.

(ii) What does Rakesh’s action of rolling the cherry seed in his mouth most likely suggest about his mood at that moment?

1. He is feeling impatient and restless.
2. He is enjoying the taste and the moment.
3. He is bored and has nothing better to do.
4. He is thoughtful and feeling playful.

(iii) Complete the following sentence suitably with reference to Rakesh and his grandfather.

Rakesh’s decision to plant the seed shows that ______.
(he respects and values his grandfather’s advice/he has a close bond with his grandfather and a willingness to learn from him)

(iv) How does the grandfather’s advice reflect his view about luck and effort?

Answer 1

(i) promptly

(ii) He is enjoying the taste and the moment.

(iii) Rakesh’s decision to plant the seed shows that he respects and values his grandfather’s advice.

(iv) Grandfather’s advice shows that he believes luck becomes meaningful only when we make an effort and put things to good use.