Complete the given narrative, by filling the blank with the correct option.The experience of nursing an injured bird left me _____________ grateful for knowing theimportance of being kind and compassionate to all creatures.A. feelingB. having feltC. feltD. feels

Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.                    “Sympathy”I know what the caged bird feels, alas!When the sun is bright on the upland slopes;When the wind stirs soft through the springing grassAnd the river flows like a stream of grass;When the first bird sings and the first bud opes,And the faint perfume from its petals steals –I know what the caged bird feels!I know why the caged bird beats its wingTill its blood is red on the cruel bars;For he must fly back to his perch and clingWhen he rather would be on the branch a –swing;And a pain still throbs in the old, old scarsAnd they pulse again with a keener sting –I know why he beats his wing!I know why the caged bird sings, ah me,When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore,When he beats his bars and would be free;It is not a song of joy or glee,But a prayer that he sends from his heart’s deep core,But a plea, that upward to heaven he fings –I know why the caged bird sings!       (Adapted from the poem by Laurence Donbar in ‘American Negro Poetry’ edited by ArnaBomtemps. New York: Hill and Waug 1974)Questionsa)     Explain briefly what the poem is about.                     (3 marks)b)     What does the poet focus on in each of the three stanzas?             (6 marks)c)     How would you describe the persona’s feelings towards the caged bird?     (4 marks)d)     What can we infer about the persona’s own experiences?             (3 marks)e)     Identify a simile in the first stanza and explain why it is used.         (2 marks)f)     Explain the meaning of the following lines:          (i) And the faint perfume from the petals steals                 (1 mark)g)     Supply another suitable title for this poem.                     (1 mark)

I knew my grandmother's jovial and happy attitude was just a ____________________ ever since my grandfather passed away. afaçade bexpedient cetymology dmoderate

Which of the following that describes empathy?Group of answer choicesFeeling pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.Putting yourself in another person’s shoes to understand what they are feelingNot trying to imagine how another person might react in a certain situation.

Choose the best answers to complete the following sentences.Question 35.It was his own fault, but I couldn’t help_______sorry for him.A.having feltB.to feelC.feelingD.to have feltQuestion 36.Would you mind_______?A.what causes you a lot of troubleB.explaining it once again, pleaseC.to bring the books back by tomorrowD.that I am reading aloudQuestion 37.On the whole, I enjoy_______our local club, but I think there are far too many rules and regulations to feel completely at ease.A.being attendedB.attendC.attendingD.to attendQuestion 38.I think_______outside in the open air is much more enjoyable than_______exercise in some stuffy gyms.A.walk - to be doingB.to walk - doneC.having walked – doD.walking - doingQuestion 39.Authorities should warn people against _______ hazardous foods containing additives.A.usingB.being used producedC.having usedD.to be usingQuestion 40.She is looking forward to_______you again.A.be metB.metC.meetingD.meetQuestion 41.I’m absolutely fed up with_______to the same place for our holidays year after year. Let’s consider_______elsewhere this summer, shall we?A.gone - goingB.to go - to goC.going – goingD.having gone - goQuestion 42.Billy really enjoys_______but unfortunately, his parents don’t approve of it and they are making him join the school football team instead.A.to be dancingB.having dancedC.to danceD.dancingQuestion 43.Why doesn’t he fancy_______with us to the pub?A.to have comeB.having comeC.comingD.to comeQuestion 44.Your blue shirt has been washed, but it still needs_______. Why do you insist_______it today anyway?A.being ironed - to be wearingB.ironing - on wearingC.to be ironed - wearingD.to have ironed - to wear

What are the common responses to loss & grief? A. Feeling relieved and hopeful B. Feeling loved and tranquil C. Feeling lonely and depressed D. Feeling ambivalent and secured