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Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow:Pistol in his left hand, pistol in his right,And he held in his teeth a cutlass bright, His beard was black, one leg was wood; It was clear that the pirate meant no good1. What did the pirate have in his hands?(i) The pirate had treasure in his hand.(ii) The pirate had gems in his hand.(iii) The pirate had flowers in his hand.(iv) The pirate had pistols in his hand.2. What was in the pirate's teeth?(i) The pirate had a sword in his teeth.(ii) The pirate had gold in his teeth.(iii) The pirate had a decay in his teeth.(iv) The pirate had silver in his teeth.3. How does the poet describe the pirate's beard and leg?(i) The poet describes his beard as white and leg was wooden.(ii) The poet describes his beard as black and leg was tin.(iii) The poet describes his beard as black and leg was wooden.(iv) The poet describes his beard as black and leg was metal.4. Did the pirate come for something good?(i) Yes, he came for something good.(ii) No, he did not come for anything good.(iii) No, he came to play the animals.(iv) Yes, he came for giving presents.5. What does the expression 'the pirate meant no good' convey?(i) It means that from the pirate's expression it is clear that he had gone there to do some harm.(ii) It means that from the pirate's expression it is clear that he had gone there to do some good.(iii) It means that from the pirate's expression it is clear that he had gone there to play.(iv) It means that from the pirate's expression it is clear that he had gone there to tease them. |
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Answer» 1. (iv) The pirate had pistols in his hand. 2. (i) The pirate had a sword in his teeth. 3. (iii) The poet describes his beard as black and leg was wooden. 4. (ii) No, he did not come for anything good. 5. (i) It means that from the pirate's expression it is clear that he had gone there to do some harm. |
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