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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:Mrs. Pumphrey hastened to explain, "He was so listless, Mr Herriot. He seemed to have no energy. I thought he must be suffering from malnutrition, so I have been giving him some little extras between meals to build him up, some malt and cod-liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks at night to make him sleep N nothing much really.1. What did Mrs. Pumphrey want to explain and to whom?(i) Mrs. Pumphrey wanted to explain Tricki“s lack of appetite to Dr. Herriot.(ii) Mrs. Pumphrey wanted to explain Tricki“s energetic nature to Dr. Herriot.(iii) Mrs. Pumphrey wanted to explain the critical condition of her pet dog, Tricki, to Dr. Herriot.2. Why was she giving a little extra between meals to 'him'?(i) She was giving Tricki malt, cod-liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks to make him energetic.(ii) She was giving Tricki malt, cod-liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks to make him thinner.(iii) She was giving Tricki malt, cod-liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks to make him sleep more.(iv) She was giving Tricki malt, cod-liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks to make his bones stronger.3. What illness did Mrs. Pumphrey think Tricki had?(i) Mrs. Pumphrey thought that Tricki was suffering from obesity. (ii) Mrs. Pumphrey thought that Tricki was suffering from cholera.(iii) Mrs. Pumphrey thought that Tricki was sufffering from rabies.(iv) Mrs. Pumphrey thought that Tricki was suffering from malnutrition.4. Why did Mrs. Pumphrey hasten to explain Tricki“s diet?(i) Mrs. Pumphrey hastened to explain Tricki“s diet because she wanted the doctor to treat him as soon as possible.(ii) Mrs. Pumphrey hastened to explain Tricki“s diet because she had fed him extra meals despite the doctor“s advice not to.(iii) Mrs. Pumphrey hastened to explain Tricki“s diet because she was afraid that the doctor would scold her.(iv) Mrs. Pumphrey hastened to explain Tricki“s diet because she wanted the doctor to know that she had followed his advice.5. Did the extra food really help Tricki become healthier?(i) No, the extra food only made Tricki fatter and more ill.(ii) No, the extra food made Tricki very hyperactive and restless.(iii) Yes, the extra food helped Tricki get be”er quickly.(iv) Yes, the extra food made Tricki thinner and more energetic.

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1. (iii) Mrs. Pumphrey wanted to explain the critical condition of her pet dog, Tricki, to Dr. Herriot.

2. (i) She was giving Tricki malt, cod-liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks to make him energetic.

3. (iv) Mrs. Pumphrey thought that Tricki was suffering from malnutrition.

4. (ii) Mrs. Pumphrey hastened to explain Tricki's diet because she had fed him extra meals despite the doctor5s advice not to.

5. (i) No, the extra food only made Tricki fatter and more ill.



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