Going Places

1. Assertion (A): Sophie imagines herself as a successful actress or fashion designer. Reason (R): She
belongs to a family that supports her dreams wholeheartedly.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

2. Assertion (A): Sophie shares her dream of meeting Danny Casey with her friend Jansie. Reason (R):
Sophie and Jansie have similar ambitions and want to escape their working-class background.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

3. Assertion (A): Geoff is a source of fascination and inspiration for Sophie. Reason (R): Geoff works in a
place that Sophie finds mysterious and glamorous.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

4. Assertion (A): Sophie’s family reacts warmly to her story about meeting Danny Casey. Reason (R): Her
family does not believe her story and dismisses it as another fantasy.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

5. Assertion (A): Sophie’s dreams are fueled by her desire to escape the monotony of her surroundings.
Reason (R): Sophie is realistic about the challenges of achieving her dreams.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

6. Assertion (A): Jansie tries to bring Sophie back to reality when she talks about her dreams. Reason (R):
Jansie knows Sophie’s family cannot afford to support extravagant ambitions.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

7. Assertion (A): Sophie’s father supports her dream of becoming a fashion designer. Reason (R):
Sophie’s father believes she has the talent and drive to achieve her ambitions.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

8. Assertion (A): Sophie feels a special connection with Danny Casey. Reason (R): Sophie thinks she and
Casey share a common passion for football.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

9. Assertion (A): Sophie’s vivid imagination often leaves her feeling disillusioned. Reason (R): She cannot
reconcile her dreams with the reality of her life circumstances.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false.(d) A is false, but R is true.

10. Assertion (A): Sophie's fantasies about Danny Casey are a form of escapism. Reason (R): She finds her
everyday life boring and uninspiring.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

Deep Water

1. Assertion (A): Douglas’s fear of water started after an incident at the YMCA pool. Reason (R): A bully
pushed him into the deep end, causing a traumatic experience.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

2. Assertion (A): Douglas used to avoid all water bodies after his traumatic incident. Reason (R): His fear
of water became intense after he almost drowned at the YMCA pool.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

3. Assertion (A): The author overcame his fear of water by slowly building his confidence. Reason (R):
Douglas took swimming lessons from a professional instructor.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false.(d) A is false, but R is true.

4. Assertion (A): The swimming instructor’s methods helped Douglas gain control in the water. Reason
(R): Douglas learned how to float and kick in the water.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

5. Assertion (A): Douglas was able to conquer his fear of water completely. Reason (R): He visited lakes
and rivers to test his ability to stay calm in deep water.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false.(d) A is false, but R is true.

6. Assertion (A): Douglas wanted to swim in order to enjoy the pleasure of water sports. Reason (R): He
had always been a good swimmer but lost touch with it.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false.(d) A is false, but R is true.

7. Assertion (A): Douglas’s journey to overcome his fear was motivated by his determination. Reason (R):
He knew that conquering his fear of water would give him a sense of liberation.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false.(d) A is false, but R is true.

8. Assertion (A): The author’s story reflects his courage and resilience. Reason (R): He overcame a life-
long phobia of water through professional help and self-discipline.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false.

9. Assertion (A): Douglas’s experience with near-drowning taught him the importance of confronting
fears. Reason (R): After his incident, he decided to face his fear of water rather than avoid it.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false.b(d) A is false, but R is true.

10. Assertion (A): The fear of water haunted Douglas even after he learned the technical skills of
swimming. Reason (R): Physical skills alone did not help him conquer the psychological impact of his
traumatic experience.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.