Multiple Choice Questions — 1 Mark Each - Chapter 14 - Magnifying Glass (Unit 5)

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1. What is the central theme? 1 Mark
A. fear of insects
B. close observation reveals wonder
C. technology is dangerous
D. nature should be avoided
How to answer: Choose the option supported by the chapter, then write the completed statement.
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The central theme is that close observation reveals wonder .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. close observation reveals wonder .

Reason: The lens reveals hidden structure in ordinary things.

2. What device is used in ‘Like hive of bees’? 1 Mark
A. metaphor
B. simile
C. irony
D. pun
How to answer: Choose the option supported by the chapter, then write the completed statement.
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The phrase uses a simile .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. simile .

Reason: It compares the water drop using ‘like’.

3. What does the spider section emphasise? 1 Mark
A. patient observation
B. speed reading
C. fear of nature
D. weather
How to answer: Choose the option supported by the chapter, then write the completed statement.
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The spider section emphasises patient observation .

Therefore, the correct answer is A. patient observation .

Reason: The speaker lies in wait and watches.

4. Why does the Moon appear at the end? 1 Mark
A. to change subject randomly
B. to extend the power of lenses to astronomy
C. to criticise science
D. to end sadly
How to answer: Choose the option supported by the chapter, then write the completed statement.
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The Moon appears to extend the idea of lenses to astronomy .

Therefore, the correct answer is B. to extend the power of lenses to astronomy .

Reason: The poem expands from tiny nearby objects to a distant celestial body.

5. The speaker’s tone is mainly— 1 Mark
A. fascinated
B. angry
C. hopeless
D. formal and detached
How to answer: Choose the option supported by the chapter, then write the completed statement.
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The speaker’s tone is mainly fascinated .

Therefore, the correct answer is A. fascinated .

Reason: Exclamations and vivid images show delight.

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