MCQ Chapter 2.4 Excuses ! (A Skit) Class 8 English Maharashtra Board 1. What does ‘investigate’ mean in the context of the skit?To run after someoneTo examine or search systematicallyTo call for helpTo question someoneQuestion 1 of 202. What did Mrs.Sen say about the earthquake?It was a likely excuse from RiteshIt was the reason Ritesh was lateIt had nothing to do with the skitIt actually happened that dayQuestion 2 of 203. Why did Ritesh feel relieved towards the end?He finally reached schoolThe dog found its ownerThe shopkeeper helped himThe teacher forgave himQuestion 3 of 204. How did the shopkeeper react to the dog sitting on the bag?He was scaredHe was confused and surprisedHe ignored itHe chased the dog awayQuestion 4 of 205. What does the term ‘budge’ mean as used in the skit?Make a soundMove slightlyRun awayGrowl loudlyQuestion 5 of 206. What did Mrs.Sen suggest about the dog in the shop?It must have been hungryIt was a big problemIt was interesting and unusualIt should have been taken to a shelterQuestion 6 of 207. What excuse did Ritesh use to avoid the competition?He was not creativeHe was bad at writing storiesHe did not have timeHe was scared of the competitionQuestion 7 of 208. What does ‘lured’ mean as used in the skit?Forced to moveAttracted or enticedCalled loudlyPushed awayQuestion 8 of 209. How did Ritesh describe the thief?A fast runnerA shopkeeper’s rivalA man with a packet in his handA person pretending to be injuredQuestion 9 of 2010. What was Mrs.Sen’s comment on Ritesh’s good deeds?He should be rewardedHe should write about themThey were unnecessaryHe exaggerated the eventsQuestion 10 of 2011. How did the dog behave while sitting on Ritesh’s bag?Growling and refusing to moveBarking and jumping aroundSleeping peacefullyWagging its tail happilyQuestion 11 of 2012. What is the meaning of ‘accounts for’ as used in the skit?Explains or justifiesRecords informationTakes responsibilityDescribes accuratelyQuestion 12 of 2013. How did Ritesh react to Mrs.Sen’s sarcasm?He laughed alongHe stayed apologeticHe argued with herHe ignored her commentsQuestion 13 of 2014. What did Ritesh initially think about the groaning man?He needed medical helpHe was pretendingHe was injured by the thiefHe was calling for attentionQuestion 14 of 2015. What does the word ‘growled’ imply about the dog?It was angry or defensiveIt was playful and friendlyIt was scared and timidIt was hurt or in painQuestion 15 of 2016. What excuse did Sharvari give for being late in the joke?A sign instructed her to "Go Slow"She woke up lateHer vehicle broke downShe was helping someoneQuestion 16 of 2017. What was the teacher’s response to Sharvari’s excuse?She laughed sarcasticallyShe appreciated her honestyShe punished her for being lateShe ignored her completelyQuestion 17 of 2018. What lesson did the teacher want Ritesh to learn from his stories?To be more punctualTo improve his writing skillsTo avoid making excusesTo act responsiblyQuestion 18 of 2019. What made Ritesh run after the thief?The thief stole his bagHe wanted to help the shopkeeperHe was curious about the groaning manHe mistook the thief for someone elseQuestion 19 of 2020. Why did Ritesh finally run to school?The dog left him aloneHe realized he was lateThe puppy found its ownerThe thief was caughtQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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