CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does “that” refer to in the last line of the poem?
A
It means he chose good over evil.
B
It refers to his decision to take the other road.
C
It meant he took the narrow road.
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the last two lines of the poem, the poet mentions that one of the roads was less chosen by people and he opted for the less travelled road. He also mentions how this decision changed his life.

Detailed explanation-2: -We see this in the last lines of the poem, which read: I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Essentially, the speaker is saying that later in life he will look back in time and see that moment as one of great significance.

Detailed explanation-3: -The speaker, when trying to choose which road to take, looks for the road that seems less worn. At the end of the poem, the speaker asserts that choosing the road less traveled “has made all the difference"-the suggestion being that he or she has led a life of nonconformity, and is happier because of it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: In the above lines “other” refers to the road that was grassy and less travelled upon.

Detailed explanation-5: -(ii) In the last two lines of the poem the poet says that there is a difference between the two roads because the road he opted for was less travelled by other people.

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