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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:Tears shone in her eyes. Her lips trembled. "Oh, Mr Herriot, "she cried, "how can I ever thank you? This is a triumph of surgery!"1. Why does Mrs. Pumphrey think the dog's recovery is 'a triumph of surgery'?(i) Before admitting to the hospital, Tricki looked very ugly. But after recovery, he was looking well groomed and strong. So, she thinks the dog3s recovery is 'a triumph of surgery'.(ii) Before admitting to the hospital, Tricki was in a good shape. But after recovery, he was looking weak and tired. So, she thinks the dog's recovery is 'a triumph of surgery'.(iii) Before admitting to the hospital, Tricki was malnourished. But after recovery, he was looking strong, healthy and active. So, she thinks the dog's recovery is 'a triumph of surgery'.(iv) Before admitting to the hospital, Tricki was in a bad shape. But after recovery, he was looking strong, healthy and active. So, she thinks the dog's recovery is 'a triumph of surgery'.2. Why were there tears in her eyes? (i) Mrs. Pumphrey was very happy and sentimental to see Tricki recovered, looking strong, healthy and active. So, there were tears in her eyes.(ii) Mrs. Pumphrey was very sad and unhappy to see Tricki recovered, looking strong, healthy and active. So, there were tears in her eyes.(iii) Mrs. Pumphrey was very sad and unhappy to see Tricki so weak and tired. So, there were tears in her eyes.(iv) Mrs. Pumphrey was very happy and sentimental to see Tricki so weak and tired. So, there were tears in her eyes.3. What emotion is 'she' feeling in this extract?(i) She is feeling very sad.(ii) She is feeling very surprised.(iii) She is feeling confused.(iv) She is feeling very grateful.4. Was Tricki's recovery truly impressive? Why does Mrs. Pumphrey think it is?(i) Tricki's recovery was very impressive as he was extremely sick and required urgent treatment. Mrs. Pumphrey was impressed because she say the doctor work hard to save her dog.(ii) Tricki's recovery was a mildly impressive matter as he was a sick and old dog, and his treatment could have taken much longer. To Mrs. Pumphrey, who had no knowledge of medicine, this seemed very impressive.(iii) Tricki's recovery was not an impressive feat as he was simply ill due to overfeeding. However, since Mrs. Pumphrey loved her dog very much, it seemed like a triumph of surgery to her.(iv) Tricki's recovery was not impressive as the dog was never sick. The narrator simply wanted to scam the woman and charged her a lot of money for a supposedly effective treatment, which Mrs. Pumphrey found impressive.5. Complete the following sentence:Mrs. Pumphrey was crying and ______.(i) she was shaking(ii) her lips were trembling(iii) her face was turning red(iv) her shoulders were shaking |
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Answer» 1. (iv) Before admitting to the hospital, Tricki was in a bad shape. But after recovery, he was strong, healthy and active. So, she thinks the dog's recovery is 'a triumph of surgery'. 2. (i) Mrs. Pumphrey was very happy and sentimental to see Tricki recovered, looking strong, healthy and acitive. So, there were tears in her eyes. 3. (iv) She is feeling very grateful. 4. (iii) Tricki's recovery was not an impressive feat as he was simply ill due to overfeeding. However, since Mrs. Pumphrey loved her dog very much, it seemed like a triumph of surgery to her. 5. (ii) her lips were trembling |
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