Question 48
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Read the passage below and answer the five questions that follow.\n\n"Aisha arrived at the community centre just as the volunteers were arranging chairs for the evening workshop. The room was hushed, the only sound the soft rustle of paper as the coordinator handed out the agenda. Though she felt a flutter of nervousness, Aisha smiled and took her seat, determined to contribute. As the session progressed, she found herself sharing ideas that surprised even her, and the quiet confidence in her voice grew louder with each passing minute. By the end, the room erupted in applause, and Aisha realised that the quietest voices often carry the strongest messages."\n\n(a) What is the main idea of the passage?\n(b) What can be inferred about Aisha's feelings at the start of the workshop?\n(c) What is the author's attitude towards quiet participants?\n(d) In this context, what does the word "hushed" mean?\n(e) Summarise the passage in one concise sentence.
Answer Options
A.
(a) The passage focuses on the volunteers arranging chairs rather than Aisha's experience.
(b) Aisha feels angry at the beginning of the workshop.
(c) The author criticizes quiet participants for being ineffective.
(d) "Hushed" means noisy.
(e) The workshop ends without any applause.
B.
(a) The passage describes Aisha's nervousness but does not show any growth in confidence.
(b) Aisha feels excited and confident from the start.
(c) The author is indifferent to quiet participants.
(d) "Hushed" means bright or lively.
(e) Aisha remains silent throughout the workshop.
Correct Answer
C.
(a) The passage highlights how a shy participant can gain confidence and demonstrate that quiet individuals can have powerful contributions.\n(b) Aisha feels nervous but hopeful, as indicated by "a flutter of nervousness" and her determined smile.\n(c) The author adopts a supportive and appreciative attitude toward quiet participants, suggesting they often possess strong messages.\n(d) "Hushed" means very quiet or silent.\n(e) A shy person's confidence can grow during a supportive workshop, proving that the quietest voices may carry the strongest messages.
D.
(a) The passage suggests that only outspoken people can contribute meaningfully.
(b) Aisha feels indifferent and uninterested at the start.
(c) The author shows a dismissive attitude toward quiet participants.
(d) "Hushed" means slightly warm.
(e) A quiet voice cannot influence the group.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
(a) The passage highlights how a shy participant can gain confidence and demonstrate that quiet individuals can have powerful contributions.\n(b) Aisha feels nervous but hopeful, as indicated by "a flutter of nervousness" and her determined smile.\n(c) The author adopts a supportive and appreciative attitude toward quiet participants, suggesting they often possess strong messages.\n(d) "Hushed" means very quiet or silent.\n(e) A shy person's confidence can grow during a supportive workshop, proving that the quietest voices may carry the strongest messages.
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This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 48.
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objective
questions from the
2024
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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