Question

Complete the following statements:
(a) The dog farm was run by __________.
(b) The author did not want an old dog because __________.
(c) He fell in love with the dog the moment the latter _________.
(d) Shaun became so obedient that he ___________ until the author allowed him.
(e) After visiting them their relatives wanted _________.
(f) When Shaun died, even __________.

Answer 1

[a] The dog farm was run by a "rough-hewn woman and her ancient mother.

[b] The author did not want an old dog because he decided that the older dogs were somebody else's charity case.

[c] He fell in love with the dog the moment the latter charged at the gate, yapping fearlessly, jumped up and excitedly licked the author's fingers through the fencing.

[d] Shaun became so obedient that he would not touch a crust that the author had dropped on the floor until the author allowed him.

[e] After visiting them their relatives wanted to buy a dog of their own so impressed were they with Shaun.

[f] When Shaun died, even the author's father cried