Identifying Clauses and Inferences Quiz
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What is the astrologer's reaction to the man's request to tell him something worthwhile?

  • He felt indifferent and uninterested in responding.
  • He felt piqued due to the man's rude behavior. (correct)
  • He felt amused and entertained by the man's request.
  • He felt pleased and eager to share his knowledge.

    • What is the meaning of the word 'tilting' as used in the text?

  • Expressing deep gratitude
  • Questioning someone's authority
  • Moving into a sloping position (correct)
  • Speaking softly and melodiously

    • Which clause type is 'If I prove you are bluffing'?

  • Noun clause
  • Relative clause
  • Adjective clause
  • Adverb clause of condition (correct)

    • What is the astrologer's friend feeling in the given text?

    <p>Piqued and offended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of language registers, what does 'register' refer to?

    <p>The degree of formality of language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When meeting a principal or teacher, what type of language should be used based on the text?

    <p>Formal language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about making new words from root words?

    <p>It depends on the age and position of the speaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text indicate about formal and informal registers in spoken and written language?

    <p>They can differ in spoken and written language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the writer, how could the liftman have achieved victory over the rude passenger?

    <p>By treating the passenger with elaborate politeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator learn from the bus conductor's conduct?

    <p>The significance of holding a modest job with dignity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what does the statement 'A modest calling can be made dignified by good temper and kindly feeling' mean?

    <p>Being polite and kind can elevate the dignity of any profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the polite man be described in terms of material and spiritual victory?

    <p>He may lose material advantage but always has spiritual victory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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