Comprehension exercises
1. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The quarrel was between the mountain and the
(i) rabbit
(ii) rat
(iii) cat
(iv) squirrel
Ans: (iv) squirrel
(b) Bun has no doubt that the mountain is
(i) small
(ii) big
(iii) noble
(iv) kind
Ans: (ii) big
(c) Unlike a mountain, a squirrel can crack a
(i) nut
(ii) joke
(iii) stone
(iv) lock
Ans: (i) nut
2. State whether the following statements are True or False. Provide sentences/phrases/words in support of your answer:
(a) The mountain called the squirrel “Little Bun”.
Supporting statement:
Ans: False
Supporting statement: And the former called the latter ‘Little Prig!
(b) The squirrel is sprier than the mountain.
Supporting statement:
Ans: True
Supporting statement: You are not so small as I, And not half so spry.
(c) The mountain can carry forests on its back.
Supporting statement:
Ans: True
Supporting statement: If I cannot carry forests on my back, Neither can you crack a nut!
3. Answer the following questions:
(a) Who had a quarrel with the squirrel?
Ans: The Mountain had a quarrel with the squirrel.
(b) What is not a disgrace to the squirrel?
Ans: Occupying his place is not a disgrace to the squirrel.
(c) What is it that the squirrel doesn’t deny?
Ans: The squirrel doesn’t deny that the mountain makes a pretty squirrel track.