Question 3 of 9beginner🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer2 marks

Is the speaker alone? Why do you say so?

Correct Answer

No, the speaker is not alone.

The poem uses the word 'we' in the line 'We run so fast,' which indicates that the speaker is playing with other children. The use of 'our' in 'our feet' and 'game's over' also shows that the speaker is part of a group playing together in the neighbour's field.

The poem uses collective pronouns 'we' and 'our' throughout, indicating group activity. Lines like 'Evenings, we play ball' and 'cold grass aches our feet' clearly show the speaker is with friends, not alone.

The collective experience of playing and running together is central to the poem's theme.

Exercise: Let us think and reflect | Q: 1(a)(ii) | (Page Page 3)
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Explanation

The poem uses collective pronouns 'we' and 'our' throughout, indicating group activity. Lines like 'Evenings, we play ball' and 'cold grass aches our feet' clearly show the speaker is with friends, not alone. The collective experience of playing and running together is central to the poem's theme.

Solution Steps

  1. The speaker is not alone

  2. The poem uses collective pronouns 'we' and 'our' throughout

  3. Lines like 'We run so fast' and 'Evenings, we play ball' indicate group activity

  4. The collective experience of playing together is central to the poem's theme

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