The story of an ant’s life sounds almost untrue.
The italicized phrase means
(i) highly exaggerated.
(ii) too remarkable to be true.
(iii) not based on facts.
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Answer: (i) highly exaggerated.
Question 2. Complete the following sentences.
(i) An ant is the smallest, _______________________________________.
(ii) We know a number of facts about an ant’s life because _______________________.
Answer: (i) An ant is the smallest, commonest and wisest insect we have seen.
(ii) We know a number of facts about an ant’s life because there are people who have kept ants as pets and have watched them closely.
Question 3. In what ways is an ant’s life peaceful?
Answer: An ant’s life is peaceful because all of them do their work bravely, honestly and intelligently. They do not interfere in each other’s work.