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b. Why does the writer refer to Shun Sato as ‘enthusiastic’?

i. because of his eagerness to speak

ii. because of the lively nature of east-Asians

iii. because he was a student

iv. because he was unaware of polite customs

c. Select the option that is true for assertion (A) and reason (R) given below.

(A): Shun Sato wanted to know about the Indian Titanic.

(R): Shun Sato was an exchange student from Japan.

i. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the right explanation for (A).

ii. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) does not apply to (A).

iii. (A) is true, but (R) is not.

iv. (R) is true, but (A) is not.

d. Select a set of opposites from the extract.

2. ‘Muninder finally moved indoors at the crack of dawn. He was keen to visit the local

bookstore and purchase the book titled Haji Kasam Tari Vijli by Gunvantrai Acharya.
The receptionist helped him with the directions to the bookstore and said, ‘There’s always
a shortage of this book so, I’d get there early if I were you.’ Muninder nodded.

a. Fill in the blank with a suitable option.

The phrase ‘crack of dawn’ refers to . (very early morning / sunrise)

b. What does Muninder’s keenness tell us about him?

c. Select the correct option to complete the following suitably.

The receptionist’s advice meant that the book was .

i. lesser known among tourists
ii. difficult to find in usual bookstores

iii. available on a discount on some days

iv. popular choice as a book

d. List one reason why Muninder might need directions to the local bookstore.

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