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Fill in the blanks choosing the words from the box given and complete the summary of the poem.deep desiremanhoodgentlenessmistakeseasyLeisurefoollifemoneyrepeattender flowerrockchallengeswisdomThe poet Carl Sandburg gives a vivid description of a father’s worldly (1) _______ in directing a son who is at the threshold of his (2) _______ Here the father motivates his son to be like a hard (3) _______ and withstand life’s (4) _______ and sudden betrayals. (5) _______ is like a fertile soil. We can make our life fruitful if we are gentle, and take life as it comes. At times (6) _______ overtakes harshness. The growth of a (7) _______ can split a rock. One should have a (8) _______ and strong will to achieve. Greed for(9) _______ has left men dead before they really die. Good men also have fallen prey in quest for (10) _______ money. Time for (11) _______ is not a waste. When you seek knowledge never feel ashamed to be called a (12) _______ for not knowing, at the same time learn from your (13) _______ and never (14) _______ it. |
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Answer» 1. wisdom 2. manhood 3. rock 4. challenges 5. life 6. gentleness 7. tender-flower 8. deep desire 9.money 10. easy 11. leisure 12. fool 13.mistakes 14. repeat |
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