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Man's Relationship with Animals — English (GSEB) STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8English (GSEB)Man's Relationship with Animals3 Marks
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“Take today off, Pierre,” Jacques ; said. But before Jacques could complete his sentence, Pierre was already limping down the street. Tears were streaming down his cheeks and he was sobbing. There was a warning yell from the driver of a huge truck that was coming fast, and there was the scream of brakes. But it appeared that Pierre had heard neither.
Questions :
$(1)$ What did Jacques suggest Pierre to do?
$(2)$ What, do you think, could be the reason of Pierre’s death ?
$(3)$‘Pierre was limping down the street.’ Give another expression for this sentence.
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Answer

$(1)$ Jacques suggested Pierre to take leave from the work (job) that day.
$(2)$ Pierre was so much grieved by the death of his ultimate companion — Joseph that he could not hear the warning yell from the truck-driver nor could he hear the scream of the brakes of the truck and was run over.
$(3)$ Pierre was walking down the street unsteadily / uncontrollably.

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