Question 14 of 23beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

What quality did the bird say it had, when it flew away?

Correct Answer

When the bird flew away beyond the tree, it said it was 'quite fit for grown-up labours.'

This means the bird had grown up and become capable and strong enough to do adult work.

It had developed the qualities of maturity, strength, and readiness to take on responsibilities.

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Explanation

Stanza 4 states: 'At length I flew beyond the tree, Quite fit for grown-up labours.' The phrase 'quite fit for grown-up labours' indicates that the bird had matured and was now physically capable and ready to do what adult birds do—such as finding food, building its own nest, and living independently. The word 'fit' here means suitable or ready.

Solution Steps

  1. The bird said it was 'quite fit for grown-up labours' when it flew away

  2. This means the bird had matured and become capable of doing adult work

  3. The bird developed qualities of maturity, strength, and readiness for responsibilities