A Funny Man

Class 7 · English · 45 Questions

I.1beginner💡 Understand1 markTrue / False

Identify the true statements. The poet says that she had never heard such an amusing song.

I.2beginner💡 Understand1 markTrue / False

Identify the true statements. The funny man was quite ill-mannered.

I.3beginner💡 Understand1 markTrue / False

Identify the true statements. The funny man wore two hats on his feet.

I.4beginner💡 Understand1 markTrue / False

Identify the true statements. The funny man hopped on his head to reach home.

I.5beginner💡 Understand1 markTrue / False

Identify the true statements. The funny man gave a rose to the poet.

I.6beginner💡 Understand1 markTrue / False

Identify the true statements. The funny man smiled at the poet.

II.1beginner🧠 Remember1 markFill in the Blanks

Identify the words from the poem based on the meanings given. a small seedless raisin – C __ R __ __ T

II.2beginner🧠 Remember1 markFill in the Blanks

Identify the words from the poem based on the meanings given. moved unsteadily – S __ __ G G __ __ D

III.1intermediate💡 Understand2 marksFill in the Blanks

Complete the following sentences with a reason. The tone of the poem is ____ because ____.

III.2intermediate💡 Understand2 marksFill in the Blanks

Complete the following sentences with a reason. The rhyme scheme of the poem is ____; and it gives a ____ quality to the poem.

III.3intermediate💡 Understand2 marksFill in the Blanks

Complete the following sentences with a reason. The poet has frequently repeated the word 'funny' in order to ____.

IV.1beginner💡 Understand1 markMCQ

Choose the correct answer from the options given in the brackets. The poem uses vivid imagery to create a ____ (humorous and nonsensical/ confusing but thought-provoking) scene.

IV.2beginner💡 Understand1 markMCQ

Choose the correct answer from the options given in the brackets. The structure of the poem is in ____ (monologue/ dialogue) form.

IV.3beginner💡 Understand1 markMCQ

Choose the correct answer from the options given in the brackets. The phrases 'sounding sight' and 'hopped home' are examples of ____. (alliteration/simile)

V.1intermediate🔧 Apply2 marksShort Answer

Rewrite the following line from the poem in the correct order. But never had I seen before Such a funny sounding sight.

V.2intermediate🔍 Analyze2 marksShort Answer

Why has the poet used phrases like 'funny sounding sight' and 'funny feeling sound' with reference to the funny man?

VIintermediate⚖️ Evaluate3 marksEssay

Can you think of any real-world situations where people do similar things for fun, entertainment, or performance? Share with your classmates and the teacher.

I.1intermediate🔍 Analyze2 marksCase Study

Read the extract: 'He said, "Allow me to present Your Highness with a rose." And taking out a currant bun He held it to my nose. I staggered back against the wall And then I answered, "Well!"' (i) Why does the funny man address the poet as 'Your Highness'?

I.1(ii)beginner💡 Understand1 markVery Short

Choose a phrase from the extract which indicates a polite request.

I.1(iv)intermediate💡 Understand2 marksFill in the Blanks

Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. When the poet says, 'Well!', it expresses surprise. This was so because _____.

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