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NCERT · Class 8 · English

Unit 1: The Best Christmas Present in the World

Practice each question, then open the answer or worked solution.

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Comprehension Check ( (3)

Textbook page 15 · 2 questions
Q1Written answer

Why did the author go to Bridport?

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Worked solution

The author went to Bridport to meet Connie Macpherson and deliver the letter which had her address – Mrs. Jim Macpherson, 12 Copper Beeches, Bridport and Dorset. He wanted to deliver the letter to her written by her husband, which the author had mistakenly opened and read the contents of.

Q2Written answer

How old was Mrs Macpherson now? Where was she?

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Mrs Connie Macpherson was a hundred and one years old. She was in the Burlington House Nursing Home that was located on Dorchester road, on the other side of town.