MCQ Chapter 2.4 Excuses ! (A Skit) Class 8 English Maharashtra Board 1. What was Ritesh's initial excuse for being late to school?There was a roadblockHe helped a groaning man near the pavementHe had to follow a thiefHe forgot his school bagQuestion 1 of 202. Why did Mrs.Sen sarcastically say Ritesh was ‘early’?He arrived before the first periodHe was too early for the second periodHe was the first to arrive in classHe always arrived on timeQuestion 2 of 203. What did Ritesh hear on his way to school?A dog barkingA scream from the main roadA shopkeeper calling for helpA loud explosionQuestion 3 of 204. What did the shopkeeper shout while chasing the thief?"Catch him!""Stop the thief!""Chor! Chor!""Help me!"Question 4 of 205. What surprising action did the groaning man take?He helped the shopkeeperHe also ran with the thiefHe fainted againHe called the policeQuestion 5 of 206. Why did Ritesh return to the shop?To help the shopkeeperTo buy biscuitsTo retrieve his school bagTo apologize to the shopkeeperQuestion 6 of 207. What was sitting on Ritesh’s school bag?A thiefA groaning manA huge, hairy dogA birdQuestion 7 of 208. How did Ritesh manage to get his bag back?He scared the dog awayHe offered the dog biscuitsHe pushed the dog offHe waited until the dog leftQuestion 8 of 209. What did Ritesh think about the dog following him?It was lost and looking for its motherIt wanted to attack himIt was protecting himIt wanted food from himQuestion 9 of 2010. How did the dog find its owner?The shopkeeper identified itIt ran towards someone across the roadIt was called by its ownerRitesh took it to the police stationQuestion 10 of 2011. Why did Ritesh refuse to participate in the story-writing competition?He didn’t like writingHe didn’t think he could make up storiesHe had no time for itHe was scared of losingQuestion 11 of 2012. What was Mrs.Sen’s suggestion for Ritesh after hearing his excuses?Join a debate clubEnter a story-writing competitionImprove his punctualityTake part in a playQuestion 12 of 2013. What does the term ‘vanished’ mean in the skit?Walked slowlyDisappearedHid behind somethingRan very fastQuestion 13 of 2014. What was the first reason for Ritesh’s delay?Helping a thiefFinding his bagInvestigating a screamRunning after the dogQuestion 14 of 2015. What did Ritesh and the shopkeeper use to try and move the dog?BiscuitsA stickClapping and whistlingAll of the aboveQuestion 15 of 2016. How did Ritesh describe the dog the second time?Huge and scaryYoung and smallBig but youngLost and timidQuestion 16 of 2017. What phrase describes Mrs.Sen’s reaction to Ritesh’s excuses?She was impressedShe was amused and sarcasticShe believed every wordShe was disappointedQuestion 17 of 2018. What was Mrs.Sen’s sarcastic remark about Ritesh's punctuality?“You are too early for the second period.”“You never fail to amaze me.”“It’s surprising to see you here.”“You must be joking, Ritesh.”Question 18 of 2019. What did the groaning man do when the thief ran?He screamed louderHe got up and ran with the thiefHe called for helpHe chased the thiefQuestion 19 of 2020. What did Ritesh offer the dog to lure it away from his bag?A toyBiscuitsMeatMilkQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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