CLASS 10
THE THIEFS STORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Insincere praise
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kind of sport
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to shake hands
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer He flattered Anil by commenting that he looked like a wrestler himself. This complement got Anil going as he was totally into wrestling and he started talking about the well-oiled wrestlers that were all around them.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is true that a little flattery helps in making friends. Everybody loves to hear their own praise. If somebody flatters them by singing their praises, they take instantly to that person. That is why, Hari Singh decided to flatter Anil into believing he looked like a wrestler.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hari Singh was the speaker and he was trying to flatter Anil. (b) Why did the speaker want to be friends with the listener? The speaker wanted to be friends with the listener because he wanted to rob him after gaining his trust.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why did the narrator compliment Anil that he looked like a wrestler? The narrator wanted to befriend Anil. So, he was flattering him to take him into his confidence.