Question

Answer the questions based on the extract by selecting the correct options.

She said, “I am touching the feet of a teacher, not my granddaughter; a teacher who taught me so well, with so much of affection that I can read any novel confidently in such a short period. Now I am independent. It is my duty to respect a teacher. Is it not written in our scriptures that a teacher should be respected, irrespective of the gender and age”? I did return namaskara to her by touching her feet and gave my gift to my first student. She opened it and read the title Kashi Yatre by Triveni and the publisher’s name immediately. I knew, then, that my student had passed with flying colours.

1. Choose the option that lists the most likely response to “... I am touching the feet of a teacher”.

1. feel shy
2. get anxious
3. feel overwhelmed
4. get upset

2. “A teacher should be respected irrespective of gender and age.” Select the quote that suggests a reason for this sentiment.

1. Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education.
2. A teacher aims to give equal attention to all the students.
3. A teacher elevates the mind and gives energy to the character.
4. Teaching is a profession that teaches all other professions.

3. Select the sentence that best brings out the meaning of ‘confidently’ as used in the extract.

1. Some of the information was confidently misleading.
2. The report asserts confidently that the world economy will boost from the market collapse.
3. The present memoir is confidently a tribute to his ability and character.
4. The pandemic has confidently brought down the market.

4. Which of the given option stands closest in meaning to “flying colours”?

1. risky
2. courageous
3. profitable
4. successful

Answer 1

1. feel overwhelmed

Explanation:

The grandmother feels deeply grateful and emotional towards her granddaughter, whom she now considers her teacher. Touching her feet shows her deep respect and affection.

2. A teacher elevates the mind and gives energy to the character.

Explanation:

A teacher does more than provide information; a teacher develops a student’s knowledge, character and confidence. This explains why teachers deserve respect regardless of their age or gender.

3. The report asserts confidently that the world economy will boost from the market collapse.

Explanation:

Here, “confidently” means with certainty and self-assurance. The grandmother could now read the novel without hesitation or depending on anyone.

4. successful

Explanation:

The expression “passed with flying colours” means to succeed very well or achieve an excellent result. The grandmother successfully learnt to read in a short time.