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POEM QUE UNIT [4M]

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Question 14 Marks
My next-door neighbour, Mrs. Jones,
once asked me round to see her stones.
We stood and talked about a flower
for quite a quarter of an hour.
“Where is this lovely thing?” I cried.
“You’re standing on it,” she replied.
Q.1. What can be inferred about Mrs. Jones’s perception of beauty from her reaction in the last line?
Q.2. Identify whether the following statement is true or false:
The speaker easily spotted the flower Mrs. Jones was referring to.
Q.3. What does the phrase ‘for quite a quarter of an hour’ imply about the conversation?
Q.4. What does Mrs. Jones’s reply, “You’re standing on it,” reveal about the situation?
A. The flower was large and easy to spot.
B. The speaker had already picked the flower.
C. The flower was extremely small or hidden.
D. The flower had been removed.
Answer
1. Mrs. Jones finds beauty in subtle and overlooks things, even something as small as a barely visible flower.
2. False – The speaker couldn’t find it and was unknowingly standing on it.
3. The phrase ‘for quite a quarter of an hour’ suggests that they talked at length, showing Mrs. Jones’s deep appreciation for even a single flower.
4. C. The flower was extremely small or hidden.
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Question 24 Marks
My next-door neighbour, Mrs. Jones,
has got a garden full of stones:
A crazy path, a lily pond,
a rockery and, just beyond
A sundial with a strange device,
which Mrs. Jones thinks rather nice.
Q.1. What does the phrase “which Mrs. Jones thinks rather nice” reveal about her attitude toward her garden?
Q.2. Identify whether the following statement is true or false:
The poet is impressed by the neat arrangement of flowers in Mrs. Jones’ garden.
Q.3. What could be the poet’s possible intention in using the phrase ‘just beyond’ in the stanza?
Q.4. What does the inclusion of items like a ‘rockery’ and “lily pond’ suggest about Mrs. Jones’s gardening style?
A. She prefers greenery and grassy lawns.
B. She enjoys structured landscaping with typical flowers.
C. She mixes decorative features with natural elements.
D. She dislikes any garden maintenance
Answer
1. It shows that Mrs. Jones takes pride in her garden and finds beauty in elements that others may find strange.
2. False – The garden is full of stones, and no neatly arranged flowers are mentioned.
3. I think he has used the phrase ‘just beyond’ to create a sense of curiosity and transition in the garden’s layout, leading the reader to another unique feature.
4. C. She mixes decorative features with natural elements.
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POEM QUE UNIT [4M] - English STD 8 Questions - Vidyadip