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Question
Why does Noodle tell Think-Tank about the books?
Solution
The apprentice Noodle informed his master, Think-Tank that the books, which he was considering as sandwiches used to be eaten by the human being, were used as some sort of communication device. The human beings did not listen to the 'sandwiches', but they opened and watched them.
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Reference to the Context
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OMEGA: It shall be done, Sir. Remove vitamins. (Crew takes vitamins from boxes on their belts.) Present vitamins. (They hold vitamins out in front of them, stiffly.) Swallow vitamins. (The Book that Saved the Earth) |
i. Select the option that correctly captures the usage of the word ‘present’ from line 1 of the extract. (1)
- Oops received a nice present from Think Tank.
- Iota needs to present his opinion firmly.
- Omega must focus on the present and leave the past behind.
- Oops didn’t know anyone even though a crowd was present.
ii. Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word from the text (1)
frown : smile : : gloomily : ______
iii. Select the option that displays the reason why all crew members were asked to have vitamins. (1)
In order to -
- boost their physical energies.
- adapt to their circumstances.
- quickly turn all the pages.
- accomplish a specific task.
iv. According to the extract, what did THINK-TANK most likely want OMEGA to do when he said ‘Transcribe…’? (1)
1. read aloud
2. translate
3. make notes
4. interpret
5. record reactions
Select the correct option.
- 1 & 3
- 2 & 4
- Only 3
- 1, 4 and 5
v. The playwright places certain words and sentences in brackets in the given extract. (1)
List any ways these benefit both the director and actors.
- ____________
- ____________
Answer of the following question in 40–50 words:
How did Apprentice Noodle act smartly by suggesting something about the book without offending Think-Tank? (The Book That Saved The Earth)
