Complete the summary of Act II by choosing the correct words from the box given below. There are two extra words that you do not need. Check your answers with the teacher.
Shruti seemed ___ during dinner.
absent-minded
She finally gathered the ___ to inform her father, Nabin, about her wish to participate in an upcoming Indo-Western fusion concert.
courage
Nabin reacted negatively, expressing ___ of fusion music and dismissed the idea.
disapproval
Despite Shruti's ___ to him to attend a practice before deciding...
plea
...Nabin was ___ in his decision.
firm
Shruti's mother, Leela, ___ her for not seeking permission earlier.
scolded
The tension highlights the ___ between traditional and contemporary musical preferences within the family.
clash
Despite the ___, Shruti promises not to hide again and is urged to go to bed by her mother.
setback
Explanation
The words are selected from the given box to logically complete the summary of Act II. Shruti's distracted behavior is described as 'absent-minded', and she gathers 'courage' to speak to her father. Nabin's negative reaction shows his 'disapproval', and despite Shruti's 'plea', he remains 'firm'. Leela 'scolded' Shruti for not seeking permission earlier. The situation illustrates a 'clash' of musical preferences, resulting in a 'setback' for Shruti, though she promises not to hide things again.