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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:“Poor old lad,” I said. “You haven’t a kick in you but I think I know a cure for you.”1. What cure did the speaker have in his mind?(i) The speaker, Dr. Herriot had decided that the dog needed a strict diet and nothing else.(ii) The speaker, Dr. Herriot had decided that the dog needed proper exercise and nothing else.(iii) The speaker, Dr. Tricki had decided that the dog needed a strict diet and nothing else.(iv) The speaker, Dr. Tricki had decided that the dog needed an emergency surgery.2. Explain, 'you haven’t a kick in you.....'. (i) These words describe the calm and friendly temperament of Tricki, who was not aggressive and never kicked anyone.(ii) These words describe the delicate health of Mrs. Pumphrey, who was getting old and had developed a serious cough.(iii) These words describe the health condition of Tricki who was listless because of bouts of vomiting and breathlessness.(iv) These words describe the laziness of Tricki, who refused to move from his preferred napping spot unless bribed with sweets.3. Who is the speaker of this line?(i) The speaker of this line is Mrs. Pumphrey, Tricki’s mistress.(ii) The speaker of this line is Hodgin, the gardener.(iii) The speaker of this line is Dr. Pumphrey, the veterinary surgeon.(iv) The speaker of this line is Dr. Herriot, the veterinary surgeon.4. Who is the speaker referring to?(i) The speaker is referring to Tricki, an overweight dog.(ii) The speaker is referring to Tricki, an overweight cat.(iii) The speaker is referring to Tricki, an underweight dog.(iv) The speaker is referring to Tricki, an underweight cat.5. Why did the 'poor old lad' need a cure?(i) The 'poor old lad' needed a cure because he had caught pneumonia while playing outside in the rain.(ii) The 'poor old lad' needed a cure because being overfed and given many sweet foods had caused him to fall ill.(iii) The 'poor old lad' needed a cure because being lazy and refusing to exercise had caused him to fall ill.(iv) The 'poor old lad' needed a cure because he hadn’t been vaccinated when he was a puppy.

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1. (i) The speaker, Dr. Herriot had decided that the dog needed a strict diet and nothing else.

2. (iii) These words describe the health condition of Tricki who was listless because of bouts of vomiting and breathlessness.

3. (iv) The speaker of this line is Dr. Herriot, the veterinary surgeon.

4. (i) The speaker is referring to Tricki, an overweight dog.

5. (ii) The 'poor old lad' needed a cure because being overfed and given many sweet foods had caused him to fall ill.



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