Q.1 Read the following passage and answers the questions.(15)After riding all morning along a hot dusty road, Jamil came to a slope. It was gradual at first and by changing to a lower gear Jamil was able to ascend though at a lower speed. But the road grew steeper and steeper and after some time by no amount of effort could Jamil ascend while still mounted on his bicycle. He dismounted and panting from his previous exertion pushed his machine up the remaining slope to the ridge. After that it was plain sailing. dangerous though it was but he free-wheeled all the way down to the town where a cool drink and refreshing bath awaited him.1. Why did Jamil have to change gear?(03)2. Why was Jamil unable to continue cycling up the slope?(03)3.How do you know that he did try to cycle all the way up?(03)4. Why was he breathing hard after dismounting?(03)5. Why do you think Jamil did not mind the danger as he free-wheeled down to the town? (03)

Read the following short excerpt of student writing. use your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to determine which suggestions you would make to improve his or her grammar and word choice. i really thought she loved me but i discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. it was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. i was confused by the text because it said, "don't tell mike." i felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. at first i felt very angry bitter and hateful but then i felt so hopeless and depressed. i longed for her to call me. i thought if i could just hear her pleasing voice, maybe then i would not be filled with such bitterness. instead of calling her i talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. talking with her makes me feel euphoric. i think i may be on the road to recovery.what word would you suggest to replace the underlined word or words in this excerpt? instead of calling her, i talked to another friend who is (good at listening and feeling my pain). talking with her makes me feel euphoric. amorous sentimental empathetic grave

What was considered an unorthodox theme in bradstreets love poems?

Han put the last box into the back of his car and turned to look up at his dorm room. he saw himself through the window, laughing with his roommates and sharing his hopes and dreams. he saw all of the hours spent studying and the celebrations at the end of each semester. he smiled fondly as he turned away, got into his car, and drove off. which literary element does the passage contain?