It hurts to walk on new legs: / The curse of consonants. The wobble of vowels…
XAT 2022 · Verbal and Logical Ability · 2 questions
It hurts to walk on new legs: / The curse of consonants. The wobble of vowels. / And you for whom I gave up a kingdom / Can never love that thing I was. / When you look into my past / You see / Only weeds and scales. / Once I had a voice. / Now I have legs. / Sometimes I wonder / Was it a fair trade?
Question 1
Which of the following statements BEST reflects the theme of the poem?
A. Our concern for loss is more than what we gain.
B. Our quest for love is accompanied with pain.
C. Our loss of identity is irreparable.
D. As the future unfolds, our distant past looks pleasant.
E. Nostalgic recollection undermines materialistic gains.
What does the author BEST mean by “Once I had a voice. /Now I have legs?”
A. The poet is contemplative of his/her identity
B. The poet has lost his/her speech
C. The poet puts less value on the new world
D. The poet’s actions speak louder than his/her words now
E. The poet is indecisive about choosing between the two worlds 1. If Sandhya had started from the hotel on time, she would have not missed the flight. 2. The students wouldn’t have completed their assignment even if the professor would have been there. 3. I had travelled across Europe if I weren’t afraid of airplane crashes. 4. Saurav won’t join music classes unless his father will ask him. 5. Should you wish to join the party, you must let me know by this evening. 6. We would be stupid if we shared our strategy with her.
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