Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Comprehension - (Narrative / Factual)

Question:

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct option :

Later that evening, Sacha suddenly became aware that her parents had appeared in the courtyard. Her initial shock was replaced in quick succession by shame, guilt and annoyance. Mrs. Wilkie hurled her luggage to the floor, and with eyes blazing drew back her shoulders in readiness for battle. In a thunderous voice she demanded to know, 'Who's in charge?

Why is there no-one at the reception ?' Her mother's laser eye soon pin-pointed Sacha, who was trying to shrink back into the shadows, and she launched herself across the space to demand, 'What on earth are you doing in a place like this ? I thought you were staying somewhere decent!' She wheeled around and commanded, 'You young people should be in bed! It's late.'

The events of the next two hours were a blur to Sacha. The room in that same hostel which her parents had booked from home over the internet was dirty, her mother caught the heel of her shoe in the threadbare carpet, and a pillow was brought down to reception held aloft between thumb and forefinger for fear of disease. Mrs. Wilkie was assured that the overwhelming smell of gas was normal, and was probably from a neighbouring establishment. She insisted that Sacha and Jed clear the kitchen sinks and take out the leaking rubbish bags, not realising that there were no tea towels and nowhere outside that was free of rats.

Finally, recognising that this sorry state of affairs could not be remedied, Mrs. Wilkie made Sacha pack her things and ordered a taxi to take them all to a luxury hotel. 'End of the gap year!' Thought Sacha, miserably.

The expressions 'eyes blazing', 'thunderous voice' 'laser eye', 'wheeled around' suggest that Sacha's mother was :

Options:

indignant

overjoyed

embarrassing

a scatterbrain

Correct Answer:

indignant

Explanation:

The expressions 'eyes blazing', 'thunderous voice', 'laser eye', 'wheeled around' suggest that Sacha's mother was: indignant.

The term "indignant" refers to a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by what is perceived as unfair treatment, injustice, or disrespectful behavior. When someone is indignant, they are expressing strong displeasure or righteous anger in response to a situation that they find offensive or unjust. It often conveys a sense of moral outrage or righteous anger at perceived wrongdoing.

  1. Eyes blazing: This phrase indicates intense anger or fury. When someone's eyes are described as "blazing," it implies a fierce and fiery emotional state.

  2. Thunderous voice: A "thunderous voice" refers to a loud and commanding voice, often associated with expressing strong emotions, authority, or anger.

  3. Laser eye: Describing someone's gaze as a "laser eye" suggests a sharp, focused, and intense look that can convey disapproval or scrutiny.

  4. Wheeled around: To "wheel around" means to turn quickly or abruptly. In this context, it suggests a sudden and forceful change in direction, possibly reflecting the mother's strong reaction or assertiveness.