Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below. I want to do much more than share The hopes and plans of friends who care; I'll try all that a friend can do To make their wishes come true.
Complete the sentence with the most suitable option. These lines tell us that the speaker is _____. a. clever b. caring c. curious d. calm
b. caring
How will the speaker make her friends' wishes come true? (by trying hard/by working a lot)
by trying hard
Fill in the blank with a suitable word. My friends will feel _____ if their wishes come true.
happy
Explanation
(i) The lines show the speaker wants to do more than share hopes - she wants to actively help make her friends' wishes come true. This demonstrates a caring nature, as she is concerned about her friends' happiness and actively works toward it. (ii) The poem states 'I'll try all that a friend can do' - indicating the speaker will make genuine efforts (trying hard) to fulfill her friends' wishes. The emphasis is on trying and dedication. (iii) When wishes come true, people naturally feel happy and satisfied. This is a logical inference from the context of the poem where the speaker wants to make friends' wishes come true to bring them joy.