2. Answer the questions by reading the lines from the poem - II

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4. The worst thing is that if anyone stays
Among them too long, he will learn their ways;

a. What is the worst thing that can happen if anyone stays with them?

If anyone stays with the grumblers too long, they might also imbibe the habit of grumbling.
If anyone stays with them too long, they might also imbibe the habit of being pleasant and happy.

b. What are the ways of the Grumble family?

The grumble family is always complaining and only looks into what they lack without gratitude.
The grumble family is always good to their neighbours with gratitude.

5. And so it were wisest to keep our feet
From wandering into Complaining Street;

a. What is the wisest thing that the poet suggests?

According to the poet, the wisest thing is to stay away from the grumbler's family and not come into contact with them.
According to the poet, the wisest thing is to stay close to the grumbler's family and be in contact with them.

b. What does the phrase ‘to keep our feet from wandering’ refer to?

'To keep our feet from wandering' refers to the fact that one must stay close and friendly with the complaining street people.
‘To keep our feet from wandering’ refers to the fact that one must stay away and not be too friendly with the people in the complaining street.

6. Let us learn to walk with a smile and a song,
No matter if things do sometimes go wrong;

a. What does the poet expect everyone to learn?

b. What should we do when things go wrong sometimes?

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