CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

TWO STORIES ABOUT FLYING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The line “he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly” implies the
A
great confidence the young gull had in his skills.
B
naturalness of the act of flying for the young gull.
C
satisfaction and joy of flying together as a family.
D
desire of the young gull to leave his fears behind
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The line “he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly” Implies the A great confidence the young Seagull had in his skills..

Detailed explanation-2: -Dizzy here means giddy, a feeling which one experiences when someone is doing a new thing for the first time. Here, the young bird was flying for the first time. Question 4: The line “he completely forgot that he had not always been able to fly” implies the: (i) great confidence the young gull had in his skills.

Detailed explanation-3: -<br> What did the young seagull completely forget? Solution : The young seagull was now filled with a new confidence. He completely forgot that he was not able to fly only a little while ago.

Detailed explanation-4: -The young Seagull was afraid of flying as he thought that his wings were not able to support him. Yes, it is a natural fact that all young birds are afraid to make their first flight. Yes, even a human baby is also confronted with the fear of taking its first steps.

Detailed explanation-5: -The young seagull was afraid to fly because he felt certain that his wings would never support him to fly. He was frightened to see the sea around him.

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