Read the extract given below and answer the questions: The young seagull was alone on his ledge. His two brothers and his sister had already flown away the day before. He had been afraid to fly with them. Somehow, when he had taken a little run forward to the brink of the ledge, he became afraid and attempted to flap his wings. He became afraid. The great expanse of sea stretched down beneath him and it was such a long way down - mile down. He felt certain that his wings would never support him. So, he bent his head and ran away back to the little hole under the ledge where he slept at night. i. What was the young seagull afraid of? a. the vultures and the eagles. b. the dolphins and the sharks. c. flying over the sea. d. the big ships and boats sailing in the sea. ii. What did the young seagull feel about his wings? a. His wings were strong enough to help him cross the sea. b. His wings would never support him. c. His wings were very strong and huge. d. His wings acted as floaters. iii. Where had his young brother and sisters flown? a. They had flown to the nearby river. b. They had flown to their relatives in the next continent. c. They had flown and had reached a jungle. d. They had flown into the sea as they had perfected the art of flight.
Answer (1)
Let's break down the extract and the questions based on it:
What was the young seagull afraid of?
The correct option is c. flying over the sea .
In the passage, it's mentioned that the young seagull was afraid to fly because he felt that the sea below him was an expansive, intimidating sight, and he was scared of that long drop to the water.
What did the young seagull feel about his wings?
The correct option is b. His wings would never support him .
The young seagull lacked confidence in his ability to fly. He felt that his wings would not be able to hold him up in the air, and that fear kept him from attempting to fly.
Where had his young brother and sisters flown?
The correct option is d. They had flown into the sea as they had perfected the art of flight .
The passage indicates that his siblings had already flown away, unlike him. They had successfully managed to fly over the sea, demonstrating their ability to fly confidently, which the young seagull was yet to achieve.
The passage captures a moment of fear and hesitation faced by the young seagull, showcasing his apprehension about flying and the eventual need to overcome these fears to succeed.
