Comprehension Passages Exercises with Answers for class 8 and worksheet with solution for class 8 from the book Elementary school grammar for CBSE and ICSE students.
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Exercise 35.1 Read the following passage and answers the questions that follow :-
Geeta works in a shop selling gramophone records. One afternoon a middle -aged woman came in, sat on a stool in front of the counter, and smiled at her brightly.
‘I want a record called?’ Geeta asked without much hope. The woman shook her head. ‘I don’t hundred of records in stock,’ Geeta pointed out. ‘it would take a very long time a play you even a little of each. Could you hum it to me?’
The woman shook her head again. ‘I can’t even sing the National Anthem in true. We should only get into a complete muddle if I were to start humming.’ She looked quite depressed, as if this reminder of her own lack of musical ability were the last straw. Then suddenly her face brightened. ‘I’ve just remembered something, ‘she said. It you ask me, “it’s from “My Fair Lady”, she said.
‘That’s was enough for Geeta. ‘If you ask me, it’s from “My Fair Lady”, ‘she said.
This was it, dear. If you’d thought of it sooner, we wouldn’t have wasted so much time. I suppose you are new to the job.’
1. State whether the following statements are true or false :
(a) A sad looking young woman came to Geeta’s shop.
(b) Geeta played about twenty records for her.
(c) The woman knew she had no musical ability.
(d) The woman hummed a tune for Geeta.
(e) She was very sorry for having caused so much trouble.
2. Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) Was the woman’s order to Geeta clear, precise and fair?
(b) What request did she make to Geeta?
(c) “She looked quite depressed.” Why?
(d) Do you think the customer’s last remark was justified? Why/why not?
3. Find words in the which mean the same as the following :
(a) a confused state
(b) disappointed
(c) science of speech sounds
(d) sing with closed lips.
4. Give your opinion of the customer in 20 words.
5. Give a title to this passage and state why you have chosen it.
Answers:
1. State whether the following statements are true or false:
(a) False – The woman was middle-aged, not young.
(b) False – Geeta didn’t play any records as the woman could not recall the title.
(c) True – The woman admitted she lacked musical ability, as she couldn’t even sing the National Anthem.
(d) False – The woman did not hum a tune for Geeta.
(e) True – She expressed regret for having caused trouble after realizing the delay was due to her own forgetfulness.
2. Answer the following questions briefly:
(a) Was the woman’s order to Geeta clear, precise, and fair?
No, the woman’s order was unclear and imprecise, as she couldn’t recall the name of the song and offered little information initially.
(b) What request did she make to Geeta?
The woman requested Geeta to find a record for her, but she couldn’t remember its title or hum the tune to help.
(c) “She looked quite depressed.” Why?
The woman became depressed after being reminded of her lack of musical ability, which made it harder to find the record.
(d) Do you think the customer’s last remark was justified? Why/why not?
The customer’s last remark was not entirely justified. While the woman blamed Geeta’s inexperience for the delay, the real issue was her own inability to recall the record’s name.
3. Find words in the passage which mean the same as the following:
(a) A confused state – Muddle
(b) Disappointed – Depressed
(c) Science of speech sounds – Phonetics
(d) Sing with closed lips – Hum
4. Give your opinion of the customer in 20 words.
The customer was forgetful and impatient, but her self-awareness about her musical inability added a humorous touch.
5. Give a title to this passage and state why you have chosen it.
Title: “The Forgetful Customer”
Reason: The story revolves around the woman’s forgetfulness, which causes confusion and delays in finding the record she wanted.
Exercise 35.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :-
The reader, by now, will be quite familiar with Parsi Rustomji’s name. he first become co-worker and then client. I won his confidence to such an extent that he sought and followed my advice in private domestic matters.
The friend once got into a very bad scrape. Though he kept me informed of most of his affairs, he had studiously kept back one thing. He was a large importer of goods and rested to smuggling. But he was at the best terms with the customs officials. So one suspected him.
But theft like quick-silver won’t be suppressed. Rustmoji came to me post-haste and told, ‘Bhai, I have deceived you. My guilt has been discovered. I have smuggled nd I am doomed; you alone may be able to save me from this predicament.” I calmed him, “To save or not save you go.
Rustomji’s name and fame were at stake, so he said, “I am entirely in your hand.”
I met the customs officers and apprised him of the whole affair. He said, “You know, I must be guided by the Attorney General and I would advise you to use all your persuasion with him.”
I entered into a correspondence with the Attorney General. He appreciated my complete frankness.
He finally into said, “I see you will never take a no far an answer.”
The case was settled by a compromise. He was to pay a penalty equal to twice the amount he had confessed to have smuggled. Rustmoji reduced to writing the facts of the whole case, got the paper framed and hung it up in his office to serve as a perpetual reminder to his heirs and fellow merchants.
The friends of Rustmoji warned me not to be taken in by this transitory contrition. When I told Rustomji about this warning he said : “What would be my fate if I deceived you?’
1. Answer the following questions briefly :
(a) What was Gandhiji’s profession at the incident?
(b) No one suspected Rustmoji for smuggling because ___________.
(c) Was Gandhiji able do as a penance for his illegal activities?
(d) What did Rustmoji do as a penance for illegal activities?
(e) How did Rustmoji reply to the warnings given to Gandhiji?
2. Find words in the passage which mean the same as the ones given below.
(a) mischief (para 2) ________________________________________________
(b) turned to (para 2) ____________________________________________
(c) informed (para 2) _____________________________________________
(d) constant (para 7) _____________________________________________
(e) repentence (para 8) ______________________________________________
3. Give a title to this passage and given a reason why you have chosen it.
Answers:
1. Answer the following questions briefly:
(a) What was Gandhiji’s profession at the incident?
Gandhiji was a lawyer at the time of this incident.
(b) No one suspected Rustomji for smuggling because ___________.
No one suspected Rustomji for smuggling because he was on the best terms with the customs officials.
(c) Was Gandhiji able to save Rustomji?
Yes, Gandhiji was able to help Rustomji by negotiating a settlement with the customs officials.
(d) What did Rustomji do as a penance for his illegal activities?
Rustomji confessed to his wrongdoing, paid a penalty twice the amount he had smuggled, and framed a written confession in his office to serve as a reminder.
(e) How did Rustomji reply to the warnings given to Gandhiji?
Rustomji replied by saying, “What would be my fate if I deceived you?” indicating his trust in Gandhiji and his commitment not to repeat his mistake.
2. Find words in the passage which mean the same as the ones given below:
(a) Mischief (para 2) – Scrape
(b) Turned to (para 2) – Resorted
(c) Informed (para 2) – Apprised
(d) Constant (para 7) – Perpetual
(e) Repentance (para 8) – Contrition
3. Give a title to this passage and give a reason why you have chosen it.
Title: “Rustomji’s Redemption”
Reason: The passage revolves around Rustomji’s involvement in smuggling and his ultimate repentance, with the help of Gandhiji. The title reflects his journey from guilt to redemption.
Exercise 35.3 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :-
When we visited the volcano, it was in a state of eruption. We stood near the summit on an irregular plane; it was heaped up with tones and cinders and enormous rocks, which ad been hurled from the volcano in terrible confusion. From the summit, volumes of smoke and fountains of liquid fire poured forth continuously. The smoke, now white, now an impenetrable black, was accompanied by a deep roar. Fiery stones rained dowthing in, and the molten lava moved on with a horrible sound, devouring everything’s in its path.
We appoached the lower end of these lava rivers, where its speed was retarded by reduced slope. Its dark exterior surface broke upas it moved, and betrayed the liquid fire beneath. By daylight the fire was only just visible, but its presence was indicated by the white smoke and the tremulous motion of the air above.
1. Choose the correct answer.
(i) Where did the author and his party stand?
(a) on top of the volcano
(b) Very close to the top of the volcano?
(c) At the foot of the volcano
(d) In front of the volcano
(ii) What had been thrown out by the volcano?
(a) Stones, burnt out coal and rocks
(b) Stones, burnt wood and burnt charcoal.
(c) Hot metal pieces and huge rocks
(d) Hot, molten metal
(iii) What colour was the smoke?
(a) It was black
(b) It was white
(c) it was grey
(d) It changed colour, once it looked white, then black
(iv) What did the hot stones and lava do?
(a) It destroyed everything that came in its way
(b) It brought to life dead plants
(c) It removed all instructions on the way
(d) It killed many people
(v) Why did the river of lava flow at a lesser speed lower down?
(a) because the slope was steep
(d) because the slope was gradual
(c) because the lava was thicker there
(d) because there was many boulders
2. Match each of the words/phrases in column A with its synonyms in column B.
| Column A | Column B |
| (i) eruption | a. molten lava |
| (ii) summit | b. showed down |
| (iii) hurled | c. revealed |
| (iv) confusion | d. thick |
| (v) liquid fire | e. outer |
| (vi) impenetrable | f. shown |
| (vii) betrayed | g. disarray |
| (viii) indicated | h. bursting |
| (ix) retarded | i. thrown |
| (x) exterior | j. top most point |
3. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct word from the box :
devoured betrayed confusion enormous indicated
(i) At a recent BCCI meeting in Mumbai, inspite of a big crowd, there was no _________.
(ii) The presence of the fire was ___________ by the smoke coming out of the fourth floor.
(iii) The terrorist was caught __________ by the people he trusted.
(iv) The task was _________ yet the Indian cricket team succeeded in winning the Trophy.
Answers:
1. Choose the correct answer:
(i) Where did the author and his party stand?
(b) Very close to the top of the volcano
(ii) What had been thrown out by the volcano?
(a) Stones, burnt out coal, and rocks
(iii) What colour was the smoke?
(d) It changed colour, once it looked white, then black
(iv) What did the hot stones and lava do?
(a) It destroyed everything that came in its way
(v) Why did the river of lava flow at a lesser speed lower down?
(b) Because the slope was gradual
2. Match each of the words/phrases in column A with its synonyms in column B:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (i) eruption | (h) bursting |
| (ii) summit | (j) top most point |
| (iii) hurled | (i) thrown |
| (iv) confusion | (g) disarray |
| (v) liquid fire | (a) molten lava |
| (vi) impenetrable | (d) thick |
| (vii) betrayed | (c) revealed |
| (viii) indicated | (f) shown |
| (ix) retarded | (b) slowed down |
| (x) exterior | (e) outer |
3. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct word from the box:
(i) At a recent BCCI meeting in Mumbai, in spite of a big crowd, there was no confusion.
(ii) The presence of the fire was indicated by the smoke coming out of the fourth floor.
(iii) The terrorist was caught betrayed by the people he trusted.
(iv) The task was enormous, yet the Indian cricket team succeeded in winning the Trophy.
Exercise 35.4 Read the following poem by Rabindranath Tagore and answer the questions that follow :-
I cannot Remember My Mother
I cannot remember my mother
Only sometimes in the midst of my play
a tune seems to hover over my playthings,
the tune of some song that she used to
hum while rocking my cradle.
I cannot remember my mother
but when in the early autumm morning
the smell of the shiuli flowers floats in the air
the scent of the morning service in the temple
comes to me as the scent of my mother.
I cannot remember my mother
Only when from my bedroom window I send
my eyes into the blue distant sky,
I feel that the stillness of my mother’s gaze on ,my face
has spread all over the sky.
1. The poet cannot remember his mother because ___________________________________________
2. The poet means by “a tune seems to hover over my plaything’s that ____________________________
3. The significance of shiuli flowers is,
(i) __________________________________ and (ii) ______________________________
4. Looking at the distant blue sky the poet is of a mother who _________________
5. The repetition of the first line expresses the poet’s feeling of :
(i) loss (ii) regret
6. The image of the absent mother created by the poet of a mother who ________________
7. Find a word in the poem which means the same as the following :
(i) to move about, but keep near (stanza 1) ___________________________________________
(ii) a smell, usually pleasing (stanza 2) ______________________________________________
(iii) without motion (stanza 3) _____________________________________________________
(iv) far away (stanza 3) __________________________________________________________
(v) a long intent look (stanza 3) ____________________________________________________
Answers:
1. The poet cannot remember his mother because
he was too young when she passed away, and his memories of her have faded.
2. The poet means by “a tune seems to hover over my plaything’s that
the memory of his mother’s lullaby or song, which she used to hum while rocking his cradle, occasionally resurfaces during his play.
3. The significance of shiuli flowers is,
(i) They remind the poet of his mother.
(ii) They evoke memories of the autumn season and the scent of morning prayers in the temple.
4. Looking at the distant blue sky, the poet is reminded of a mother who
gazed upon him with stillness and love, symbolizing her presence and care even in her absence.
5. The repetition of the first line expresses the poet’s feeling of:
(i) loss
The poet repeats “I cannot remember my mother” to emphasize the emotional distance and his inability to recall her clearly.
6. The image of the absent mother created by the poet is of a mother who
is ever-present in his memories and is symbolized by the sky, the scent of flowers, and the songs she used to hum, even though she is no longer physically with him.
7. Find a word in the poem which means the same as the following:
(i) to move about, but keep near (stanza 1) – hover
(ii) a smell, usually pleasing (stanza 2) – scent
(iii) without motion (stanza 3) – stillness
(iv) far away (stanza 3) – distant
(v) a long intent look (stanza 3) – gaze
Exercise 34.6 Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow :-
When the car had gone they were left standing alone, starting at the suddenly quiet house, they saw who it was who was to stay on at Mon Repos – a thin elderly man a white beard and spectacles on his nose. He did not notice them at all the trees. The girls stared at the trees, too wondering what he was looking at.
There seemed to be nothing here but then they heard a rustle and an ashy grey and russet bird flew out, trailing a long russet tail behind it as it came out of the foliage and around to the back of the house. The man lowered his binoculars with a sigh and drew out a book from his pocket and to scribble in it.
Lila and he sisters tiptoed around the corner and into the kitchen so as not to disturb him.
“What is he doing?” they whispered as they quietly washed the dishes that had been left behind in the sink.
“Who knows?” Lila shrugged. “He is here to study something,” the sahib said.
“Study what – the birds?” asked Bela, and Kamal laughed at the idea, it was so ridiculous.
“Any way, he won’t notice us at all – we just have to cook his meals and call him to come and eat them,” said Lila.
That was, he won’t they did. Now that they had not their mother to look after, or Hari or their father, they quietly cooked and marketed and swept and washed for the strange gentleman who never spoke to them, only glanced through his spectacles at the food when they called him for his meals and disappeared for the whole day sometimes they ran into him as he stumbled about the marsh, splashing through the mud and reeds, or siting very quietly on a stone under the tress, starting intently at everything – except people. He seemed hardly to notice that there were any people in Thul, they did not appear to interest him at all. But he was polite and quite and gave no trouble at all since he had neither complaints nor demands and so they did not mind his addities or even giggle at them much except, once when he stepped backwards of the log into the creek with a splash and they had to run to help him up and to retrieve his bag and paper were covered with careful pencil sketches of birds. They were wonderstruck.
“See he is studying the birds,’ whisper Bela as they knelt on the veranda tiles, carefully separating the wet sheets and spreading them out in the sun.
The strange gentleman came out of his room in dry clothes and stood watching them worriedly.
Then, “Thank you,” he said gratefully and took some money out of his pocket o give Bela and Kamal. “For sweets,” he said in a mumble, and hurried away in embarrassment.
He looked just as embarrassed when he paid Lila her salary at the end of the month and she whished out of sight as quickly as possible, then ran round the house and across the creek to their hut, laughing with joy It was wonderful to earn money. There was enough now to stock their kitchen with rice and tea and sugar, and Lila went every week to the hospital in Alibagh by bus to take some to their father who bought extra milk and fruits for their mother with it. The money made everything possible and Lila hoped the gentleman would stay on and on so that she could continue to earn money.”
But no one stops in the monsoon,” Kamal said . “Everyone goes away when the monsoon comes.
Only we stay.”
1. Answer the following questions briefly.
(a) Name the village in which the story is set. What is the name of the house in which the girls worked?
(b) Who was the new occupant of the house? Why did the girls think he was strange?
(c) Give two reasons why Lila and her sisters did not laugh at the strange behaviour of their new employer.
(d) When did the girls realise that their employer really studied the birds?
(e) Their employer looked embarrassed twice while dealing with the girls. When and Why?Whatdoes it tell you about him?
2. Which words in the passage mean the same as.
(a) absurd : _______________________________________
(b) strangeness, peculiar : _____________________________________
(c) struck with astonishment : ___________________________________________
(d) damage : ______________________________________________________
3. Change the conversation between Lila and her sisters from Direct to Indirect Speech :-
Begin from : “What is he doing?” _______________________________
till “call him to eat them, said Lila”
4. Make sentences of your own of the following words. Do not use them in the same way as Notice, whisked, mind
Answer the following questions briefly:
(a) The village in which the story is set is Thul. The name of the house in which the girls worked is Mon Repos.
(b) The new occupant of the house was a thin, elderly man with a white beard and spectacles. The girls thought he was strange because he never noticed people, was always focused on birds, and never spoke much, except when called for meals.
(c) Lila and her sisters did not laugh at the strange behavior of their new employer because:
- He never gave them any trouble, complaints, or demands.
- He was polite, quiet, and paid them a salary that helped them manage their household.
(d) The girls realized that their employer really studied the birds when they saw his bag and papers covered with careful pencil sketches of birds after he fell into the creek.
(e) Their employer looked embarrassed:
- When he gave Bela and Kamal money for sweets after they helped dry his wet sketches.
- When he paid Lila her salary at the end of the month.
These incidents tell us that he was a shy and humble person who was uncomfortable with expressing gratitude or dealing with financial matters.
- Which words in the passage mean the same as:
(a) absurd: ridiculous
(b) strangeness, peculiar: oddities
(c) struck with astonishment: wonderstruck
(d) damage: retreat
- Change the conversation between Lila and her sisters from Direct to Indirect Speech:
Lila’s sisters asked what the man was doing. Lila shrugged and replied that he was there to study something. Bela then asked if he was studying the birds, and Kamal laughed at the idea, thinking it was ridiculous. Lila added that he wouldn’t notice them at all, as they only had to cook his meals and call him to eat them.
- Make sentences of your own using the following words:
Notice: I didn’t notice the time and ended up being late for the meeting.
Whisked: The wind whisked the papers off the table before I could grab them.
Mind: Please mind your step while walking on the icy pavement.
Exercise 35.7 Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow :-
The saving of certain wild animals from extinction has for many been a problem for zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so acute, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now concerned about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most satisfying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild satisfying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals are still threatened with extinction and even some of the less rare ones rapidly declining in number?
One reason is the ‘march of civilisation.’ When an area is wholly cleared of vegetation to make room for new towns, factory sites or hydroelectric plants, the natural home of several is destroyed. The displaced animals compete foe a living, the smaller the number that can hope to survive.
Civilisation brings too, swift, and easy transport and so assists those who are determined to break the various protective laws. Thieves can elude the game wardens, shoot an elephant for its tusks, a rhinoceros for its horn, or a deer for its meat, and be miles away from the site of the crime before the dead or dying victim is even discovered.
It is sad to reflect tat civilisation which an brings so many benefits to people who have previously known only hunger and misery, brings also facilities for the heartless criminals who, for material gain, will slaughter some harmless animals and threaten the disappearance of its kind from the earth forever.
1. Three words are given below. Give the meeting of each word as used in the passage. One – word answers or short phrases will be accepted.
(i) developments
(ii) consequent
(iii) reflect
2. Answer the following questions briefly and in your own words.
(i) “This may at first seem strange.” To what des the words ‘this’ refer?
(ii) Why does the author think ‘this’ may seem strange?
(iii) How does modern transport threaten the survival of wild animals?
(iv) Using a single sentence foe each, given the meaning of :-
(a) ‘pushing back’ the jungle
(b) complete for a living
(v) What can the sad reflection that the author makes in the last paragraph of the passage?
(vi) how can the thieves escape being caught after killing an animal?
(vii) What is the choice left before animals who are displaced from their homes?
3. Find words in the passage which mean same as :
(i) reducing (ii) helps (iii) live (iv) cruel
4. give a title to this passage and state why you have chosen it.
Answers:
1. Three words are given below. Give the meaning of each word as used in the passage.
(i) Developments – Progress or advancements
(ii) Consequent – Following as a result of something
(iii) Reflect – To think deeply or carefully about something
2. Answer the following questions briefly and in your own words.
(i) “This may at first seem strange.” To what do the words ‘this’ refer?
‘This’ refers to the fact that even though strict laws have been passed to protect wild animals, many species are still threatened with extinction.
(ii) Why does the author think ‘this’ may seem strange?
The author finds it strange because despite the protective laws, animals are still in danger of extinction, which is contrary to the expectation that these laws would be sufficient to save them.
(iii) How does modern transport threaten the survival of wild animals?
Modern transport makes it easier for poachers to evade the authorities, allowing them to kill animals and escape quickly before they can be caught.
(iv) Using a single sentence for each, give the meaning of: (a) ‘Pushing back’ the jungle – Clearing forests to make space for human development.
(b) Compete for a living – Struggling to survive due to limited resources.
(v) What is the sad reflection that the author makes in the last paragraph of the passage?
The author reflects sadly that while civilization brings many benefits to people, it also facilitates criminals who kill animals for profit, threatening their extinction.
(vi) How can the thieves escape being caught after killing an animal?
Thieves can escape being caught because modern transport allows them to quickly flee the scene of the crime before the authorities or game wardens can arrive.
(vii) What is the choice left before animals who are displaced from their homes?
Animals displaced from their homes must compete for survival, with many of them being unable to adapt and thus facing the possibility of extinction.
3. Find words in the passage which mean the same as:
(i) Reducing – Declining
(ii) Helps – Assists
(iii) Live – Survive
(iv) Cruel – Heartless
4. Give a title to this passage and state why you have chosen it.
Title: “The Threat to Wild Animals in a Modern World”
Reason: This title reflects the passage’s focus on how modern developments, such as civilization and transport, are threatening the survival of wild animals despite protective laws. Title: “The Threat to Wild Animals in a Modern World”
Reason: This title reflects the passage’s focus on how modern developments, such as civilization and transport, are threatening the survival of wild animals despite protective laws.
Exercise 35.8 Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow :-
One Night
As I lie on my bed and look outside
Through the window on my right
I state and admire the beauty
And calmness of the night
Which seems perfectly right
And it feels as if all my goals
are within sight.
I appreciate the speeding winds
which are making the tress sway
And just when I say to myself
“Oh! what a day!’
The fragrance of that air mixed
with traces of freshness and change
Help me to bring to life all my dreams.
Ans before I know, it already starts to rain
And just then I say t myself
Now, nothing will be the same ,
“It’s time for much needed change.”
The first drops of water that fall on my face
seem like a perfect embrace
It completely rejuvenates all my sense
Awakens and energises my soul
After Which I am all set to face the world
I celebrate all the good and bad
Things that happen to me today
And regret about what went astray
Although regretting doesn’t make much sense.
And it’s much later that I realise
what is meant
Even in that wrong years ago
was a hidden right
And maybe because of that I am
Where I am tonight.
Then I take one deep breath
And put all my thoughts to rest
And simply hope for the best.
1. Find words in the passage which mean the same as the following.
(i) to value
(ii) sweet smell
(iii) doing something enjoyable
(iv) to feel sorry for something
(v) gone wrong
2. Fill in the blanks.
the poet lying in bed at night felt at __________________ and thought he could easily achieve ________________. He was just going to say that it was a _____________ it started ________________. The poet is _________ and ___________ by the rain and he feels as if _____________ by the rain. He remember the ________ and ___________ things that occurred that day and something that went _______________. Putting _____________ aside, the poet, that everything will turn out to be ________________ in the end.
3. Explain the phrases (i) perfectly right (ii) within sight (iii) set to face, in your own words
4. Do you think the title is appropriate? Give reasons for your answer.
Answers:
1. Find words in the passage which mean the same as the following:
(i) to value – appreciate
(ii) sweet smell – fragrance
(iii) doing something enjoyable – celebrate
(iv) to feel sorry for something – regret
(v) gone wrong – astray
2. Fill in the blanks:
The poet lying in bed at night felt at peace and thought he could easily achieve his goals. He was just going to say that it was a perfect day when it started to rain. The poet is awakened and energized by the rain, and he feels as if embraced by the rain. He remembers the good and bad things that occurred that day and something that went astray. Putting regrets aside, the poet hopes that everything will turn out to be for the best in the end.
3. Explain the phrases:
(i) Perfectly right – This phrase refers to the feeling of everything being in its proper place, where the poet feels peace and contentment.
(ii) Within sight – This means that the poet feels his goals and dreams are close and achievable, as if they are just ahead of him.
(iii) Set to face – This phrase means being fully prepared or ready to confront challenges and tackle the world with new energy and confidence.
4. Do you think the title is appropriate? Give reasons for your answer.
Yes, the title “One Night” is appropriate because the entire poem captures the poet’s reflections and feelings during a single night. The poet describes how the calm and beauty of the night, combined with the rain, bring a sense of change, rejuvenation, and a deeper understanding of life. The title encapsulates the transformative experience the poet undergoes during that particular night, making it fitting for the theme of the poem.