Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Comprehension - (Poetry / Literary)

Question:

Read the poem and answer the following questions.
 

The crocodile, with cunning smile, sat in the dentist’s chair.
He said, “Right here and everywhere my teeth require repair.”
The dentist’s face was turning white. He quivered, quaked and shook.
He muttered, “I suppose I’m going to have to take a look.”
“I want you”, Crocodile declared, “to do the back ones first.
The molars at the very back are easily the worst.”
He opened wide his massive jaws. It was a fearsome sight—
At least three hundred pointed teeth, all sharp and shining white.
The dentist kept himself well clear. He stood two yards away.
He chose the longest probe he had to search out the decay.
“I said to do the back ones first!” the Crocodile called out.
“You’re much too far away, dear sir, to see what you’re about.
To do the back ones properly you’ve got to put your head
Deep down inside my great big mouth,” the grinning Crocky said.
The poor old dentist wrung his hands and, weeping in despair,
He cried, “No no! I see them all extremely well from here!”
Just then, in burst a lady, in her hands a golden chain.
She cried, “Oh Croc, you naughty boy, you’re playing tricks again!”
“Watch out!” the dentist shrieked and started climbing up the wall.
“He’s after me! He’s after you! He’s going to eat us all!”
“Don’t be a twit,” the lady said, and flashed a gorgeous smile.
“He’s harmless. He’s my little pet, my lovely crocodile.”

What does the poet mean by 'probe'? 

Options:

A wand 

A stick 

A surgical instrument 

A Stethoscope 

Correct Answer:

A surgical instrument 

Explanation:

THE CORRECT ANSWER IS OPTION 3 - A surgical instrument
In the context of the poem, the term 'probe' refers to a surgical instrument.

  1. A wand: This typically refers to a magical stick used in fantasy, which does not fit the context of a dentist's tools.

  2. A stick: While a probe might be a type of stick, this term is too general and does not accurately convey the specific function in a dental context.

  3. A surgical instrument: This is the correct option. A dental probe is a tool used by dentists to examine the condition of teeth, particularly for detecting decay and other issues. It is a precise instrument designed for this purpose.

  4. A stethoscope: This is a medical device used to listen to the sounds of the body, particularly the heart and lungs, and is not relevant to dental examinations.

Final Answer: A surgical instrument.