Multiple choice question Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing

the most appropriate alternative from those given below : (3 Marks) A few weeks ago, worded as if in special Tribute to Duke, an order came through from the chemical company's headquarters. " therefore, to advance our objectives step by step, Charles Hooper is appointed Assistant National Sales Manager." (a) Why is the order called a special Tribute to Duke ? (i) it was Duke who helped Charles in his recovery. (ii) Due to fast recovery only, he was promoted to the post of the Assistant National Sales Manager. (iii) Due to fast recovery only, he joined the office and achieved all his targets and was finally appointed Assistant National Sales Manager. (iv) (i) and (iii) (b) Pick out two noun forms of special from the following. (i) specially, specialist (ii) specially, specialised (iii) specialisation, specially (iv) specialist, speciation (c) to advance our objectives step by step implies (i) that the company had firm faith in Charles Hooper's strong determination, who had won over his handicap step by step. (ii) a systematic road map of recovery. (iii) a plan of the company. (iv) a process that helps in achievement of the company.

Based on your reading of the story 'A Dog Named Duke' answer the following questions by choosing the...

Submitted by mrs_pradhan on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 15:56 A Dog Named Duke

Multiple choice question Based on your reading of the story 'A Dog Named Duke' answer the following questions by choosing the correct options. (CBSE Textbook) (a) With reference to Hooper, the author says, "Everything was going for him", What does it imply ? (i) He had everything that a man aspires for. (ii) People admired him. (iii) He did what he wanted. (iv) He was capable of playing games. (b) Duke never jumped on Chuck again because

(i) Duke was paralysed and unable to jump. (ii) Chuck was angry with Duke for jumping at him. (iii) Duke realized that Chuck was not well and could not balance himself. (iv) Marcy did not allow Duke to come near Chuck. (c) The author says that Duke knew his job. The job was (i) to look after Chuck. (ii) to get Chuck on his feet. (iii) to humour Chuck. (iv) to guard the house.

Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appro...

Submitted by mrs_pradhan on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 15:56 A Dog Named Duke

Multiple choice question Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate alternative from those given below : (3 Marks) When two fellows stare at each other day in, day out, and one cannot move and the other can't talk, boredom sets in. Duke finally couldn't take it. From a motionless coil on the floor he'd spring to his feet, quivering with impatience. (a) Who are the two fellows in the extract ? (i) Marcy and Chuck (ii) Chuck and Duke (iii) Duke and Marcy (iv) Chuck and Marcy (b) Why can't one move ? (i) due to paralysis (ii) as he is on a wheelchair (iii) injured (iv) not yet recovered (c) Duke finally couldnxt take it. What was that ? (i) He could not bear the boredom set in between Chuck and himself. (ii) His inability to talk and Chuck's to move, was unbearable. (iii) Both were staring at each other day in, day out, silently. (iv) all of the above

Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appro...

Submitted by mrs_pradhan on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 15:56 A Dog Named Duke

Multiple choice question Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate alternative from those given below : (3 Marks) He'd lie down with a reproachful eye on Hooper. An hour later he would come over to the bed again and yap and poke. He wouldn't leave but just sit there. (a) Who is he ? (i) Chuck (ii) Duke (iii) the vet (iv) none (b) Explain : reproachful eye. (i) Duke looked at Chuck to show that the latter was criticising the former. (ii) Duke's eyes were full of anguish. (iii) Duke despised Chuck's ordering him. (iv) Reproachful eye symbolises anger and frustration in eyes. (c) Which word/phrase in the extract denotes the dog ? (i) poke (ii) yap (iii) lie down (iv) sit

Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appro...

Submitted by mrs_pradhan on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 15:56 A Dog Named Duke

Multiple choice question Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate alternative from those given below : (3 Marks) When Marcy saw what Duke could do for her husband, she told the doctor, who preferred a course of physiotherapy with weights, pulleys and whirlpool baths and. above all walking every day with Duke, on a limited, gradual scale. (a) The statement what Duke could do for her husband implies that Duke could (i) help him iin fast recovery. (ii) delay his recovery. (iii) block his recovery. (iv) destroy the chances of his recovery. (b) Why did Marcy call the doctor ? (i) She wanted to inform the doctor about Duke's activities. (ii) She wanted to be advised by the doctor regarding Chuck's recovery and treatment. (iii) The doctor could prescribe some other treatment to match with Duke's assistance. (iv) She was afraid lest Duke should create some new problem.

(c) Which one of the following words used in the extract is realted to water ? (i) weights (ii) whirlpool (iii) pulleys (iv) (i) and (ii)

Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appro...

Submitted by mrs_pradhan on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 15:56 A Dog Named Duke

Multiple choice question Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate alternative from those given below : (3 Marks) Chuck hit the target, and after March 1, there was no time for the physiotherapy programme; he turned completely to Duke, who pulled him along the street faster and faster, increasing his stability and endurance. (a) What was the target hit by Chuck ? (i) complete recovery (ii) a full day's work (iii) achievement of previous stability (iv) achievement of previous endurance (b) Why did he turn to Duke ? (i) He had no time for the physiotherapy programme. (ii) Duke could compensate for the physiotherapy. (iii) Following a full day's work, he required a complete exercise. (iv) Duke had already been a means to Chuck's recovery. (c) faster in the extract is used as (i) an adjective, (ii) an adverb. (iii) a noun. (iv) a verb.