Read the extract and answer the following questions-
Extract:
A headmaster once told his father that what Einstein chose as a profession wouldn’t matter, because “he’ll never make a success at anything.” Einstein began learning to play the violin at the age of six because his mother wanted him to; he later became a gifted amateur violinist, maintaining this skill throughout his life.
(A Truly Beautiful Mind)
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Question (i)
What did the headmaster tell Einstein's father about his future prospects?
- (a) He would make a success at anything he chose.
- (b) He would never make a success at anything he chose.
- (c) He would make a success at some things he chose.
- (d) He would never make a success at some things he chose.
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
(b) He would never make a success at anything he chose.
Step-by-step explanation:
- To answer this question, we need to recall the first sentence of the extract: "A headmaster once told his father that what Einstein chose as a profession wouldn’t matter, because “he’ll never make a success at anything.”"
- The sentence tells us what the headmaster told Einstein's father about his future prospects, which is that he would never make a success at anything he chose.😕
- Therefore, the correct option is B. He would never make a success at anything he chose.👏
Question (ii)
Why did Einstein start learning to play the violin? Answer in one word.
Answer:
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