Read the given extract.
How did Tsetan justify the crack in the windscreen, based on the extract?
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(a) He said it was a minor defect
(b) He said it was a common problem
(c) He said it was a lucky charm
(d) He said it was a recent accident
Answer as written by the student:
Tsetan justified the crack in the windscreen, based on the extract, by saying that it was a minor defect.
Step-by-step explanation of the answer:
Evaluate the four options given and see which one matches Tsetan’s justification.
- Option (a) The narrator noticed that the car had a small crack in the windscreen. This shows that Tsetan assured the narrator that the car was in good condition, despite the crack, and that it was not a major issue.
- Option (b) There is no evidence that Tsetan said or suggested that the crack in the windscreen was a common problem, or that it affected many other cars.
- Option (c) There is no indication that Tsetan said or implied that the crack in the windscreen was a lucky charm, or that it had any positive or magical effect on the journey.
- Option (d) There is no sign that Tsetan said or revealed that the crack in the windscreen was a result of a recent accident, or that it was caused by his or someone else’s mistake.
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