CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -At the age of nine years, Maria Sharapova left Siberia for Florida in the U.S.A. She went there to attend a training camp for women’s tennis. She undertook hard training for two years. Her father, Yuri also went with her.

Detailed explanation-2: -Little Maria had not yet celebrated her tenth birthday when she was packed off to train in the United States. (Tells us when Maria was sent to the U.S.)

Detailed explanation-3: -Ans. Marie’s childhood was full of struggle and loneliness. She had to leave for the U.S. at the young age of nine years. Her mother could not accompany her to the U.S. due to some visa restrictions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why did Maria Sharapova feel so lonely while getting her tennis training in the US? Answer: She felt lonely because her mother was compelled to stay back in Siberia because of visa restrictions thereby had to bear two years of separation from her mother.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answers. Maria was sent to the United States for her tennis training. That trip to Florida with her father launched her on the path to success and stardom. 1 Crore+ students have signed up on EduRev.