After You Listen

Comprehension – Strategy 2: Retelling Details

Complete the activity below to check your listening comprehension.

1.

Choose the best answer.

Dev says, “We forgive your debt to us.” Dev means

  1. Roshan has to pay back the money his parents lent him
  2. Roshan doesn’t have to pay back the money his parents lent him
  3. they are sorry that they lent Roshan some money
  4. they accept Roshan’s apology for the loan

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2.

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Dev says, “I have been somewhat … distant.” Dev means

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  1. he lives very far away from Roshan
  2. he wants Roshan to visit home more often
  3. he hasn’t communicated much with Roshan
  4. it’s been difficult for Roshan to communicate with him

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3.

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Dev says, “Let it all be water under the bridge.” Dev means

  1. he wants to forget about their past problems
  2. he wants to talk about their differences
  3. he accepts Roshan’s apology
  4. he accepts Roshan’s gratitude

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4.

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Dev says, “My heart nearly burst with pride.” Dev means

  1. he was too angry
  2. he was really disappointed
  3. he was so happy
  4. he was very ashamed

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5.

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Dev says, “You Canadian kids. So many sorrys. For what?” Dev means

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  1. Canadians don’t apologize enough
  2. Canadians apologize too often
  3. it’s necessary to apologize for many things
  4. Roshan doesn’t have to apologize right now

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