Exercise Answers
A. Read these lines and answer the questions.
1. And the next time they can keep
Up a little longer.
a. Who does 'they' refer to in these lines?
Ans. 'They' refers to the young birds, learning to fly.
b. What can they keep up a little longer?
Ans. They can keep up their flight a little longer.
2. If by easy work you beat,
Who the more will prize you?
a. What does the poet mean by these lines?
Ans. By these lines the poet means that if one succeeds easily one might not value it as much.
b. According to the poet, which kind of victory is more valuable?
Ans. According to the poet, the victory that one gains from defeat is more valuable.
B. Answer these questions.
1. According to the poet, what should you do if you try but do not win? Why?
Ans. According to the poet, if we do not win, we should not stop trying. The poet believes that we can achieve things by being patient trying.
2. What happens when young birds learn to fly?
Ans. when young birds learn to fly, they often fall but they do not give up, and keep trying instead. Then, there comes a stage when their wings become stronger and they are able to keep up flying a little longer without falling.
3. How does the oak emerge from storms?
Ans. The oak tree, known for its strength, is often forced to bend when a storm occurs. But the tree does not allow itself to remain bowed. It soon emerges from the storm by rising again. It does not give up, but rises even stronger and higher than before.
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