CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

TWO STORIES ABOUT FLYING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The young seagull was afraid to fly because:
A
he had hurt his wings
B
his wings were not as well developed as those of his brothers and sister
C
he felt that his wings could not support him
D
his confidence was shaken
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Answer: The young seagull was afraid of flying because he thought that his wings won’t support him and he would drown.

Detailed explanation-3: -The young seagull was afraid to fly as it was his first flight. On seeing the great expanse of sea stretched beneath, he became scared that if he takes off, his wings would give away. All birds are afraid to make their first flight. Some birds just take more time and need to be pushed to overcome their fear.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The young seagull was afraid of flying as it was a steep fall to the sea, the sea expanse was vast and he thought that his wings would not support him.

Detailed explanation-5: -He fell downwards, and at the next moment, he suddenly felt his wings spread outward and he started flying. He was soaring gradually downwards and upwards. He was then no longer afraid and in this way, he made his first flight.

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