CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

TWO STORIES ABOUT FLYING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was the young seagull afraid to fly?
A
he was a coward
B
he was afraid his wings will not support him
C
he was afraid that everyone would judge him
D
both 1 and 2
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: -Solution : The young seagull was afraid to fly because it was its first flight. It is a well known fact that doing something for the first time is challenging. Therefore, all young birds must be afraid to make their first flights. Similarly, a human baby would also find it a challenge to take its first step.

Detailed explanation-3: -The young seagull was afraid to fly because he did not have the courage to fly . Although, he trief to flap his wings, he was afraid that he wuld not be able to fly . The vast sea beneath too frightened him .

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The young seagull was afraid of flying because he thought that his wings won’t support him and he would drown.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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