Question 25 of 32intermediate💡 UnderstandMatching3 marks
Match the words from the text given in Column 1 with the underlined phrases in Column 2.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. hastened | (i) The mother heard the baby move slightly in the cradle at night. |
| 2. heeded | (ii) It is our duty to give support to the poor. |
| 3. stir | (iii) The students worked quickly to complete the project and submit it on time. |
| 4. lend | (iv) All the boxes were kept in a heap at one place. |
| 5. piled | (v) They came forward to help us when we were in need. |
| 6. offered | (vi) The stranded people were brought to safety because they paid attention to our advice. |
Correct Answer
- hastened - (iii) The students worked quickly to complete the project and submit it on time.
- heeded - (vi) The stranded people were brought to safety because they paid attention to our advice.
- stir - (i) The mother heard the baby move slightly in the cradle at night.
- lend - (ii) It is our duty to give support to the poor.
- piled - (iv) All the boxes were kept in a heap at one place.
- offered - (v) They came forward to help us when we were in need.
Exercise: Let us learn | Q: II | (Page Page 8)
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Explanation
This matching exercise tests students' understanding of vocabulary from the poem. 'Hastened' means hurried or worked quickly; 'heeded' means paid attention to; 'stir' means to move slightly; 'lend' in 'lend a hand' means to give support; 'piled' means kept in a heap; 'offered' means came forward to give or help.