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V The extract uses the phrase ‘elegant dinners’. Which of the following expressions is incorrect with
respect to the word ‘elegant’?

a) option i)
b) option ii)
c) option iii)
d) option iv)

(B) “He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the
matter? What is the matter?”
By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks,
“Nothing. Only I have no dress and consequently I cannot go to this affair. Give your card to some colleague
whose wife is better fitted out than I.’’
He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a suitable costume cost, something
that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?” She reflected for some seconds thinking of
a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation
from the economical clerk.”
i. What does ‘economical clerk’ indicate?
a) M Loisel was a spendthrift even though he earned a lot.
b) M Loisel was thrifty as he had a meagre income.
c) M Loisel calculated money all the time as he was a clerk.
d) M Loisel was stingy about money and didn’t spend it.

ii Pick the option that correctly classifies fact/s (F) and opinion/s (O) of the people below:

a) F-1, 2 and O-3, 4
b) F-3, O-1,2, 4
c) F-2, 4, O-1,3
d) F-2, 3, 4, O-1

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