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Virat

Asked: September 18, 2026In: Class 9 English

Complete the summary of Act II by choosing the correct words from the box given below. There are two extra words that you do not need. Box: disapproval, plea, absent-minded, setback, surprised, scolded, courage, firm, clash, relief Paragraph: Shruti seemed 1. during dinner. She finally gathered the 2. to inform her father, Nabin, about her wish to participate in an upcoming Indo-Western fusion concert. Nabin reacted negatively, expressing 3. of fusion music and dismissed the idea. Despite Shruti’s 4. to him to attend a practice before deciding, Nabin was 5. in his decision. Shruti’s mother, Leela, 6. her for not seeking permission earlier. The tension highlights the 7. between traditional and contemporary musical preferences within the family. Despite the 8. , Shruti promises not to hide again and is urged to go to bed by her mother.

absent-minded 2. courage 3. disapproval 4. plea 5. firm 6. scolded 7. clash 8. setback They trace Shruti’s initial hesitation, her nervous disclosure, her father’s uncompromising rejection, maternal reproof, the generational conflict over music and the emotional disappointment she endures.