CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

AMANDA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was Amanda doing for which she was being scolded?
A
biting her nails
B
talking too much
C
not completing her homework
D
not listening to her mother
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amanda is getting scolded for having chocolates as previously it had caused her acne. Amanda’s mother is very particular about such things.

Detailed explanation-2: -a mermaid, drifting blissfully.) Explanation of the poem passage above: The poet is describing Amanda, a little girl who is always pointed out by her mother for her mistakes and how she imagines her life to be. The poet says that the mother is pointing out Amanda for biting nails which is a bad habit.

Detailed explanation-3: -2. What does the poet ask Amanda not to do in the poem “’Amanda’?” Answer: The poet advises Amanda not to bite her nails, not to hunch her shoulders and not to eat chocolate.

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