12 Questions
What is the astrologer's reaction to the man's request to tell him something worthwhile?
He felt piqued due to the man's rude behavior.
What is the meaning of the word 'tilting' as used in the text?
Moving into a sloping position
Which clause type is 'If I prove you are bluffing'?
Adverb clause of condition
What is the astrologer's friend feeling in the given text?
Piqued and offended
In the context of language registers, what does 'register' refer to?
The degree of formality of language
When meeting a principal or teacher, what type of language should be used based on the text?
Formal language
What does the text suggest about making new words from root words?
It depends on the age and position of the speaker
What does the text indicate about formal and informal registers in spoken and written language?
They can differ in spoken and written language
According to the writer, how could the liftman have achieved victory over the rude passenger?
By treating the passenger with elaborate politeness
What did the narrator learn from the bus conductor's conduct?
The significance of holding a modest job with dignity
In the context of the text, what does the statement 'A modest calling can be made dignified by good temper and kindly feeling' mean?
Being polite and kind can elevate the dignity of any profession
How can the polite man be described in terms of material and spiritual victory?
He may lose material advantage but always has spiritual victory
Test your understanding of identifying main and adverb clauses, as well as making inferences from text. This quiz includes questions about identifying clauses, making interpretations, and analyzing characters' feelings and actions based on given passages.
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