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Let us think and reflect
I What can be inferred about Mr. Jones taste in gardening from the description of
her garden being “full of stones”?
Ans) it can be inferred from the description of her garden that she has an unusual
and creative taste in gardening. She prefers decorative stones, tiny plants, and
unique objects instead of common flowers and lawns.
ii) Identify whether the following the statement is true or false.
Ans) True.
iii) What does the poet mean by crazy path?
A crazy path means a pathway made of irregular or oddly shaped stones,
arranged in a zigzag or a random pattern. It shows the garden is not ordinary but
creative and a bit quirky.
iv) What does the sundial with a strange device suggest about Mrs. Jones
personality?
Ans ) A.
Answer the following question
1. Ans ) Mrs Jones feels proud and happy about her garden. She carefully
places tiny plants between the stones and even spends time talking about a
small flower with the speaker. This shows she truly loves and treasures her
garden.
2) Ans) the speaker is using humour and exaggeration to show how tiny and
delicate the plants are. It also highlights how unusual Mrs. Jones gardening
style is, compared to what we normally expect in a garden.
3) Ans) Mrs. Jones is creative, unconventional, and takes pride in her garden.
Her calm and cheerful talk with the speaker shows she is friendly and
passionate about her hobby.
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4 Ans) Yes, the poem presents her positively by showing her as someone who
enjoys her garden, values small details, and finds beauty in simple things like
stones and tiny flowers.
5 Ans) The poem shows that people have different tastes and perspectives.
While the speaker finds the garden strange, [Link] sees it as beautiful. It
teaches us to respect others choices