{"id":36790,"date":"2022-01-17T18:22:25","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T12:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcq-questions.com\/?p=36790"},"modified":"2022-02-19T16:41:45","modified_gmt":"2022-02-19T11:11:45","slug":"madam-rides-the-bus-class-10-mcq-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcq-questions.com\/madam-rides-the-bus-class-10-mcq-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Madam Rides the Bus Class 10 MCQ Questions with Answers English Chapter 9"},"content":{"rendered":"
I. Read the extracts given below and attempt ANY ONE, by answering the questions that follow.
\nSuddenly she was startled by a voice. “Listen, child,” said the voice, “you shouldn’t stand like that. Sit down.” Sitting down, she looked to see who had spoken. It was an elderly man who had honestly been concerned for her, but she was annoyed by his attention.<\/p>\n
“There’s nobody here who’s a child\/’ she said haughtily. “I’ve paid my thirty paise like everyone else.” The conductor chimed in. “Oh, sir, but this is a very grown-up madam. Do you think a mere girl could pay her own fare and travel to the city all alone?” Valli shot an angry glance at the conductor and said, “I am not a madam. Please remember that. And you’ve not yet given me my ticket.” “I’ll remember,” the conductor said, mimicking her tone. Everyone laughed, and gradually Valli too joined in the laughter.<\/p>\n
Question 1.<\/p>\n
(A) Rather shocked
\n(B) Somewhat happy
\n(C) Fairly displeased
\n(D) Quite embarrassed
\nAnswer:
\n(C) Fairly displeased<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nValli was annoyed or displeased by the concern expressed by the elderly man because he addressed her as ‘a child’.<\/p>\n
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Question 2.<\/p>\n
1. Valli was travelling without a guardian.
\n2. The conductor was bullying Valli.
\n3. Valli was nervous in her interactions.
\n4. Valli was a child passenger.
\n5. Valli followed the elderly man’s advice.
\n6. Valli’s response to the elderly man was respectful.
\n7. It took Valli some time to participate in the jocular conversations.<\/p>\n
(A) 2,3,4
\n(B) 5,6,7
\n(C) 3,5,7
\n(D) 2,3,6
\nAnswer:
\n(D) 2,3,6<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nThe conductor was not bullying with,\u2019Valli. Valli was outspoken and bold in her interactions with the fellow passengers. Valli was annoyed by the concern shown by the elderly man and shouted at him showing a disrespectful attitude towards him.<\/p>\n
Question 3.<\/p>\n
\n(A) F -1,2 and O – 3,4
\n(B) F – 2,3,4 and O -1
\n(C) F-2,4 and O-1,3
\n(D) F – 3 and O -1,2,4
\nAnswer:
\n(D) F – 3 and O -1,2,4<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nFact is something that is true and actually happened – Valli paid for her ticket. Opinion is something which is a discussion and views of one person may differ from one person to another Some will think that conductor should have allowed Valli to board, while some will think he shouldn’t have. Some will think that Valli was responsible while others will think that she was responsible. Some will think that Valli had gone out just once for adventure while others may not think so about her.<\/p>\n
Question 4.<\/p>\n
(A) Intervened
\n(B) Interrupted
\n(C) Intersected
\n(D) Interjected
\nAnswer:
\n(C) Intersected<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\n‘Chimed in’ refers to a situation when two different events meet at one point which is same as ‘Intersect’.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Question 5.<\/p>\n
(A) encouragement
\n(B) indulgence
\n(C) embarrassment
\n(D) authority
\nAnswer:
\n(B) indulgence<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nIndulgence here has been used in a sarcastic sense as to mean that everyone was tolerating Valli for her rude attitude who was considering everyone below her level.<\/p>\n
II. “Day after day she watched the bus, and gradually a tiny wish crept into her head and grew there: she wanted to ride on that bus, even if it was just once. This wish became stronger, until it was an overwhelming desire. Valli would stare wistfully at the people who got on and off the bus when it stood at the street corner. Their faces would kindle in her longings, dreams, and hopes. If one of her friends happened to ride the bus and tried to describe the sights of the town to her. Valli would be jealous to listen and would shout, in English: “Proud! Proud!”<\/p>\n
Question 1.<\/p>\n
(A) had been watching the bus for a long time.
\n(B) was inspired by the people travelling on the bus.
\n(C) had a strong desire to take a ride on the bus.
\n(D) envied the people who could travel on the bus.
\nAnswer:
\n(C) had a strong desire to take a ride on the bus.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nValli longed to travel on a bus. She had a strong desire to take the bus ride.<\/p>\n
Question 2.<\/p>\n
1. respones
\n2. lies
\n3. support
\n4. majority
\n5. pets
\n6. places<\/p>\n
(A) 1, 5 & 6
\n(B) 1, 3 & 4
\n(C) 2 & 5
\n(D) 3, 5 & 6
\nAnswer:
\n(B) 1, 3 & 4<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nOverwhelming response is said to be when an unexpected response in favour is received. Overwhelming support is said to be when unexpectedly high level of support is extended. Overwhelming I majority is said to be when one person or party gets votes in favour and the response between the winner and the others is too high.<\/p>\n
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Question 3.<\/p>\n
(A) longing to ride the bus.
\n(B) nature as an envious person.
\n(C) denial to accept her situation.
\n(D) inclination to trouble travellers.
\nAnswer:
\n(A) longing to ride the bus.<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nValli was jealous that her friends took the bus ride but she could not. She also wanted to take the bus ride like her friends. In short, she longed to have the bus ride.<\/p>\n
Question 4.<\/p>\n
(A) (i) active (ii) overt (iii) longingly
\n(B) (i) vigorous (ii) overpowering (iii) cheerfully
\n(C) (i) staunch (ii) overt (iii) joyfully
\n(D) (i) vigorous (ii) overpowering (iii) longingly
\nAnswer:
\n(D) (i) vigorous (ii) overpowering (iii) longingly<\/p>\n
Explanation:
\nVigorous means strong and forceful. Overpowering means intense or uncontrollable. Longingly means yearningly or desirously.<\/p>\n
Question 5.<\/p>\n
(A) The wish developed in her head over a period of time.
\n(B) The wish was a feeling of wanting to prove her strength.
\n(C) The wish was planted in her head by someone’s suggestion.
\n(D) The wish was small and was overpowered by a sense of doubt.
\nAnswer:
\n(A) The wish developed in her head over a period of time.<\/p>\n
III. “Yes, I’m travelling alone,” she answered curtly. And I’ve got a ticket too.’ ‘Yes she’s on her way to town,’ said the conductor. ‘With a thirty paise ticket.’ Oh, why don’t you mind your own business; said Valli. But she laughed all the same, and the conductor laughed too. But the old woman went on with her drivel. ‘Is it proper for such a young person to travel alone? Do you know exactly where you’re going in town? What’s the street? What’s the house number? ‘You needn’t bother about me. can take care of myself,’ Valli said, turning her face towards the window and staring out.”<\/p>\n
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Question 1.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Expression<\/td>\n | Meaning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
1. bring to mind<\/td>\n | A. be receptive to someone’s ideas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
2. be in two minds<\/td>\n | B. think about only one subject<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
3. have an open mind<\/td>\n | C. recall something<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
4. put your mind at ease<\/td>\n | D. undecided<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n (A) 1-F, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D Explanation: Question 2.<\/p>\n Valli told the conductor to mind his own business and laughed as well. This shows that Valli…<\/h2>\n(A) was not really bothered about what the conductor said. \u2022 ‘ Explanation: Question 3.<\/p>\n The old woman went on with her drivel. Why is the word ‘drivel’ used here? It is used to show that the old woman<\/h2>\n(A) was talking incessantly. Explanation: Question 4.<\/p>\n The old woman asked her questions<\/h2>\n(A) due to anxiety about Valli travelling alone. <\/p>\n Question 5.<\/p>\n How do you think Valli felt when the old woman asked her questions? Pick the option that best describes her feelings.<\/h2>\n(A) (i) irritated Explanation: MCQ Questions for Class 10 English with Answers<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" |