Directions: Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct/most appropriate option. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles today Tomorrow will be dying. The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun, The higher he's a-getting, The sooner will his race be run, And nearer he's to setting. That age is best which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer; But being spent, the worse, and worst Times still succeed the former. Then be not coy, but use your time, And while ye may, go marry; For having lost but once your prime, You may forever tarry. Which of the following statements is true/false? A. Gathering rosebuds is the same as enjoying one's life. B. The sun can't keep on shining forever. Choose the correct option :
Option 4 is the correct answer because both statements A and B are true according to the poem. 1. Explanation for Statement A: "Gathering rosebuds is the same as enjoying one's life." The phrase "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may" is a metaphorical expression urging people to seize the day and enjoy life while they can. The poem emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and the importance of making the…Read More
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