Question

Read the following lines and answer the questions.

The world might hold a feast; But words, when summoned to the test, Oft satisfy the least!

(i) How can words ‘satisfy the chest’?

(ii) How can words be ‘summoned to the test’?

(iii) What does ‘the world’ holding ‘a feast’ imply?

(iv) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason.

The poet mentions that words satisfy the least because ______.

(v) Select the word that does not mean the same as ‘oft’.

1. always
2. usually
3. frequently
4. often

Answer 1

(i) Words can ‘satisfy the chest’ by expressing the feelings and thoughts of the heart and giving comfort and happiness.

(ii) Words can be ‘summoned to the test’ when we need them to express our deepest feelings or to comfort someone in a difficult situation.

(iii) ‘The world’ holding ‘a feast’ implies that everyone would celebrate if words could truly satisfy the heart.

(iv) The poet mentions that words satisfy the least because words often fail to express or fulfil the deepest feelings and needs of the heart.

(v) always