Why should Kezia not be judged only by her mistake?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because her intention was loving
Kezia used the papers containing her father’s important speeches as stuffing for a pincushion she was making for his birthday. Her act came from affection, not from an intention to cause harm. Therefore, her mistake should be understood in the context of her age and loving intention. Option B is incorrect because she did not deliberately try to upset her father. Exam tip: distinguish a character’s action from the intention behind it.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because her intention was loving
Why is this the correct answer?
Kezia used the papers containing her father’s important speeches as stuffing for a pincushion she was making for his birthday. Her act came from affection, not from an intention to cause harm. Therefore, her mistake should be understood in the context of her age and loving intention. Option B is incorrect because she did not deliberately try to upset her father. Exam tip: distinguish a character’s action from the intention behind it.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Little Girl. Topic: empathy.
