1. What is the meaning of the word trailing? 2. To whom does T refer to? 3. Whd are they? What does Tike this’ indicate?

Question

Read the passage and answer the questions.

An hour later, Cesar left the hospital with the four dogs trailing behind, happily wagging their tails. “I do not know what his life is like, or why he’s on the street, but I admire the respect arid love he has for his little friends.” Mamprim concluded. “Seeing them like this, waiting at the door, just shows how much they are well cared for and loved”.

1. What is the meaning of the word trailing?

2. To whom does T refer to?

3. Whd are they? What does Tike this’ indicate?

4. Give the antonyms for ‘conclude’ and ‘like’

5. What is the title of this story?

Answer 1

1. ‘Trailing’ means following behind.

2. refers to Mamprim, the nurse

3. They are dogs. ‘Like this’ indicates ‘the waiting of the dogs at the door of the hospital’.

4. The antonyms for ‘conclude’ and ‘like’ are ‘commence’ and ‘dislike

5. “Homeless Man and his Friends: A true story”