The Grumble Family

Questions 1–10 of 40

Q1. What does satire do in the poem?

Criticizes a habit through humour Tells a historical event Explains a law Describes nature

Q2. Why is the street called 'Complaining Street'?

அங்கு வாழும் குடும்பம் எல்லாவற்றையும் குறை கூறுவதால் எப்போதும் மழை பெய்வதால் அது ஒரு சத்தமுள்ள சந்தையாக இருப்பதால் அது ரயில் பாதையாக இருப்பதால்

Q3. The family becomes comic because

They complain about many things They never speak They are very quiet They leave home

Q4. The poem can change the reader’s behaviour by

Making them notice needless complaints Teaching them mathematics Giving travel advice Explaining history

Q5. The poem values

Gratitude and optimism Complaints and anger Silence and fear Pride and wealth

Q6. The best lesson from the poem is

Choose a positive outlook Complain more Avoid people Reject responsibility

Q7. What is the tone of the poem?

நகைச்சுவையும் கேலியும் கலந்தது பயமுறுத்துவது சோகமானது கோபமானது

Q8. The message is relevant to

Everyday life Only school life Only business Only sports

Q9. ‘The Grumble Family’ கவிதையின் முக்கிய கருத்து என்ன?

Constant complaining makes people unhappy Complaining always solves problems Family life should be noisy Work is unnecessary

Q10. What quality contrasts with grumbling?

Contentment Jealousy Anger Pride