Question 10
EasyOriginal questionWhat is this life if, ,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty’s ,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
In "What is this life if, full of care", the phrase "full of care" means
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The poem is about a life too busy and troubled to enjoy the world.
"Care" here means worry or trouble, so "full of care" means full of worries.
Worth noting
"Careful" means paying attention to avoid mistakes. It is a different word, and it does not fit the poem.
- Concept
- Choosing the meaning a phrase has in context
- Typical timeTypical
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