Question

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

The shoemakers affirming the quality of their work, for the feet that walk, dance, run, jump, return home. The delicious singing of the cook, or the rhythm of designer, mason, each celebrating what belongs to them and to none else,

1. The poet says that the shoemakers ‘affirm’ the quality of their work. What does ‘affirm’ refer to here?

1. to make adjustments in
2. to declare with confidence
3. to label the goods
4. to justify the efforts

2. What do quality shoes help with, according to the poet?

3. What does ‘return home’ symbolise besides the literal act of returning?

4. Identify the phrase that tells us that every worker’s contribution is distinct.

5. Complete the following with suitable words.

...for the feet that walk, dance, run, jump, return home refers to ______.

Answer 1

1. to declare with confidence

2. Quality shoes help people walk, dance, run, jump, and return home comfortably and safely.

3. “Return home” symbolises safety, comfort, rest, and a sense of belonging after completing one’s journey or daily activities.

4. The phrase is “each celebrating what belongs to them and to none else.”

5. “…for the feet that walk, dance, run, jump, return home” refers to the different activities and journeys of human life supported by the shoemakers’ craft.