What were the blessings the albatross brought with it ?
The sailors were stuck in the land of mist and snow and their ship was surrounded by icebergs, there was no sign of life. The arrival of the albatross was the first sign of life that gave them hope that they might survive. The fog lifted, the iceberg split and a 'favourable south wind' began to blow
Why does Patol Babu’s wife tell him that he is counting his ‘chickens before they’re hatched ?
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that
follow :
A real message from the real Sebastian Shultz. We both knew that by reliving the accident, something wonderful had happened.
(a) Who is the narrator?
(b) What accident is he referring to?
(c) Write the antonym for the word, ‘wonderful.’
How does Helen’s appearance in the party make Lavinia get rid of her superstitious belief in Ouija Boards?
Rearrange the following words and phrases into meaningful sentences. The first one has been done as an example.
e.g. came / months / me / for eight / to teach / he
For eight months he came to teach me.
(a) algebra and / a week / me / geometry / twice / he taught
(b) very poor / subjects / I was / in these / earlier
(c) very / now / proficient / have become / in them / I
Helen’s contact with Dr. Bell raised her perception and understanding of the world. Comment.
