Remedial Of English Daily Test 1 For Class Xii

1. A fox fell into a well and couldn't get out. By and by a thirsty goat came along. Seeing the fox in the well, it asked if the water was good. "Good," said the fox, "It's the best water I've tested in all my life. Come down and try it yourself." The goat was thirsty, so he got into the well. When he had drunk enough, he looked around but there was no way to get out. Then the fox said, "I have a good idea. You stand on your hind legs and put your forelegs against the side of the well. Then, I'll climb on your back, from here. I'll step on your horns, and I can get out. And when I'm out, I'll help you out of the well." The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and climbed out of the well. Then, He coolly walked away. The goat called out loudly after him and reminded him of his promise to help him out. The fox merely turned to him and said,"If you only had thought carefully about getting out, you wouldn't have jumped into the well." The goat felt very sad. He called out loudly. An old man walking nearby heard him and put a plank into the well. The goat got out and thanked the old man. 1. The text tells the story of ….

A fox

A goat

An old man and the fox

A fox and a goat

The goat and an old man

The correct answer is A fox and a goat. The story revolves around a fox and a goat. The fox tricks the goat into getting into the well and then abandons him, while the goat eventually gets help from an old man to get out of the well.

Explanation

The correct answer is A fox and a goat. The story revolves around a fox and a goat. The fox tricks the goat into getting into the well and then abandons him, while the goat eventually gets help from an old man to get out of the well.

2. A fox fell into a well and couldn't get out. By and by a thirsty goat came along. Seeing the fox in the well, it asked if the water was good. "Good," said the fox, "It's the best water I've tested in all my life. Come down and try it yourself." The goat was thirsty, so he got into the well. When he had drunk enough, he looked around but there was no way to get out. Then the fox said, "I have a good idea. You stand on your hind legs and put your forelegs against the side of the well. Then, I'll climb on your back, from here. I'll step on your horns, and I can get out. And when I'm out, I'll help you out of the well." The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and climbed out of the well. Then, He coolly walked away. The goat called out loudly after him and reminded him of his promise to help him out. The fox merely turned to him and said,"If you only had thought carefully about getting out, you wouldn't have jumped into the well." The goat felt very sad. He called out loudly. An old man walking nearby heard him and put a plank into the well. The goat got out and thanked the old man. 3. "The goat did as he was asked…" (Paragraph 3). What does the sentence mean?

The goat came down to the well and drank.

The goat waited someone who might help him.

The goat stood on his hind legs and put his forelegs against the side of the well.

The goat called out loudly after the fox got out.

The goat drank enough and looked around.

The sentence "The goat did as he was asked" means that the goat followed the instructions given by the fox. In this case, it means that the goat stood on his hind legs and put his forelegs against the side of the well, as instructed by the fox.

Explanation

The sentence "The goat did as he was asked" means that the goat followed the instructions given by the fox. In this case, it means that the goat stood on his hind legs and put his forelegs against the side of the well, as instructed by the fox.

3. A fox fell into a well and couldn't get out. By and by a thirsty goat came along. Seeing the fox in the well, it asked if the water was good. "Good," said the fox, "It's the best water I've tested in all my life. Come down and try it yourself." The goat was thirsty, so he got into the well. When he had drunk enough, he looked around but there was no way to get out. Then the fox said, "I have a good idea. You stand on your hind legs and put your forelegs against the side of the well. Then, I'll climb on your back, from here. I'll step on your horns, and I can get out. And when I'm out, I'll help you out of the well." The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and climbed out of the well. Then, He coolly walked away. The goat called out loudly after him and reminded him of his promise to help him out. The fox merely turned to him and said,"If you only had thought carefully about getting out, you wouldn't have jumped into the well." The goat felt very sad. He called out loudly. An old man walking nearby heard him and put a plank into the well. The goat got out and thanked the old man. 2. Paragraph 2 mainly tells….

Why the fox got into the well

The fox’s idea of how to get out of the well

How the fox got out of the well

How the fox helped the goat

How the fox and the goat got out of the well

Paragraph 2 mainly tells about the fox's idea of how to get out of the well. It describes how the fox convinces the thirsty goat to get into the well by praising the water and then proposes a plan to use the goat's back and horns as a means for the fox to climb out. This explanation is supported by the statement, "The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and climbed out of the well."

Explanation

Paragraph 2 mainly tells about the fox's idea of how to get out of the well. It describes how the fox convinces the thirsty goat to get into the well by praising the water and then proposes a plan to use the goat's back and horns as a means for the fox to climb out. This explanation is supported by the statement, "The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and climbed out of the well."

4. A fox fell into a well and couldn't get out. By and by a thirsty goat came along. Seeing the fox in the well, it asked if the water was good. "Good," said the fox, "It's the best water I've tested in all my life. Come down and try it yourself." The goat was thirsty, so he got into the well. When he had drunk enough, he looked around but there was no way to get out. Then the fox said, "I have a good idea. You stand on your hind legs and put your forelegs against the side of the well. Then, I'll climb on your back, from here. I'll step on your horns, and I can get out. And when I'm out, I'll help you out of the well." The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and climbed out of the well. Then, He coolly walked away. The goat called out loudly after him and reminded him of his promise to help him out. The fox merely turned to him and said,"If you only had thought carefully about getting out, you wouldn't have jumped into the well." The goat felt very sad. He called out loudly. An old man walking nearby heard him and put a plank into the well. The goat got out and thanked the old man. 5. What is the purpose of the text?

To entertain the readers.

To explain the fox how to get out of the well.

To describe a friendly animal.

To give information about the fox and the goat.

To evaluate about the animal.

The purpose of the text is to entertain the readers. It tells a story about a fox and a goat, with a twist ending that surprises the reader. The story is not meant to explain how to get out of a well or describe a friendly animal, but rather to engage the reader and provide entertainment.

Explanation

The purpose of the text is to entertain the readers. It tells a story about a fox and a goat, with a twist ending that surprises the reader. The story is not meant to explain how to get out of a well or describe a friendly animal, but rather to engage the reader and provide entertainment.

5. A fox fell into a well and couldn't get out. By and by a thirsty goat came along. Seeing the fox in the well, it asked if the water was good. "Good," said the fox, "It's the best water I've tested in all my life. Come down and try it yourself." The goat was thirsty, so he got into the well. When he had drunk enough, he looked around but there was no way to get out. Then the fox said, "I have a good idea. You stand on your hind legs and put your forelegs against the side of the well. Then, I'll climb on your back, from here. I'll step on your horns, and I can get out. And when I'm out, I'll help you out of the well." The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and climbed out of the well. Then, He coolly walked away. The goat called out loudly after him and reminded him of his promise to help him out. The fox merely turned to him and said,"If you only had thought carefully about getting out, you wouldn't have jumped into the well." The goat felt very sad. He called out loudly. An old man walking nearby heard him and put a plank into the well. The goat got out and thanked the old man. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE according to the text?

The goat felt very sad.

The fox will help the goat out of the well.

He looked around but there was no way to get out.

The fox needs to help the goat.

According to the text, the statement "The fox will help the goat out of the well" is NOT TRUE. The fox tricked the goat into getting into the well and then left him there without helping him out.

Explanation

According to the text, the statement "The fox will help the goat out of the well" is NOT TRUE. The fox tricked the goat into getting into the well and then left him there without helping him out.