Read the extract and answer the following questions-
Extract :
At the Baudhnath stupa, the Buddhist shrine of Kathmandu, there is, in contrast, a sense of stillness. Its immense white dome is ringed by a road. Small shops stand on its outer edge: many of these are owned by Tibetan immigrants; felt bags, Tibetan prints and silver jewellery can be bought here. There are no crowds: this is a haven of quietness in the busy streets around.
(Kathmandu)
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Question (i)
Which of the following is NOT an antonym for the word "stillness" in the given context?
- (a) Silence
- (b) Noise
- (c) Movement
- (d) Chaos
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
(a) Silence
Step-by-Step explanation of the answer:
- An antonym is a word that has the opposite or nearly the opposite meaning as another word.
- In the given context, the word "stillness" means the absence of movement or sound.
- The words "noise", "movement", and "chaos" are antonyms for "stillness" because they mean the presence of loud or unpleasant sounds, motion or activity, or disorder or confusion.
- The word "silence" is not an antonym for "stillness" because it means the absence of sound, which is similar to stillness.
- Therefore, the correct answer is A. Silence.👎
Question (ii)
Why is it fair to say that the narrator's tone, when he says "this is a haven of quietness in the busy streets around", is appreciative and peaceful? Answer in about 40 words.
Answer:
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