I. Bishamber Nath was a well-to-do grocer. He came with a big party of friends and relations with him for the

wedding. A brass-band was playing a popular tune from an Indian film headed the procession, with

bridegroom riding a decorated house. Ramlal was overjoyed to see such pump and Splendour. He never

dreamt that his fourth daughter would have such a grand wedding. Bholi’s elder sisters who had come for

the occasion were envious of her luck.

a. Which of these items were not supposed to be sold by Bishambhar Nath

(i) rice (ii) flour (iii) jewellery (iv) pulseb. Choose the option that list the set of statements that are not true according to the given extract

(1) Ramlal had a good business

(2) Ramlal did not invite any of his friends.

(3) According to Bholi's elder sisters, Bholi had a good luck

(4) Ramlal was against Hindi songs

(5) Bholi’s elder sister felt jealous of Bholi's good luck

(i) 1 and 2 (ii) 2 and 3 (iii) 3 and 4 (iv) 2 and 4

c. Pick the option that correctly classified as facts(F) and Opinions (O) of the students below -

(a) F- 1, 2 and O – 3, 4

(b) F – 2, 3 and O – 1, 4

(c) F- 3,4 and O – 1, 2

(d) F- 2,4 and O – 1, 3

d. Which word does “well to do” not correspond to?

(i) Wealthy (ii) Disciplined (iii) affluent (iv) well off

e. Ramlal was very happy to see the bride groom on a decorated horse as

(i) It had happened according to his expectation

(ii) He had never dreamt of such a grand wedding

(iii) He saw Bholi to be very happy

(iv) He did not have to spend too much money

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