1st Year English: Book 1 : Ch 14: Overcoat

 

Lesson-14

Overcoat

Q.1. What was the colour of the overcoat of the young man?
Ans: Its colour was brown. It as not a new coat but it has a delightful appearance.
Q.2. How did the young man look like? OR Describe the young man’s appearance. (imp)
Ans: The young man was quite healthy. His hair was sleek and shiny. He wore sideburns. He has thin mustaches. He was wearing a brown overcoat and green flat hat.
Q.3. Why did the people come out on the Mall? (imp)
Ans: It was very cold in the evening. The people had come out on the Mall to amuse themselves with the beauties of the evening.
Q.4. Why was the cat shivering?
Ans: The weather was rough and chilly. So, the cat was shivering with cold.
Q.5. Why did the driver of the truck speed away after the accident? (imp)
Ans: The driver realized that something serious had happened. He was afraid of being arrested. So, he took advantage of darkness and raced away from the scene.
Q.6. Who took the young man to the hospital?
Ans: Some of the passers-by and a traffic inspector loaded the young man in a car and took him to the nearby hospital.
Q.7. What kind of music was played in one of the restaurants?
Ans: An orchestra was playing in one of the restaurants. It was a perfect delight for listeners.