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The monk they had talked to the previous evening came out of the monastery just then and
walked towards the short-sighted brothers.
“Oh, you have come to see the inscription,” he said. “So sorry. We couldn’t put it up last
evening. We are going to put it up today.”
The short-sighted brothers looked at each other sheepishly and realized their folly.
Word Power
short-sighted: a problem with your sight where you cannot see objects far away clearly
outskirts: outer parts of a city sneered: look at someone in a mocking manner
monastery: a place where monks live tablet: a flat slab of stone used for inscription
unison: in agreement winks: close eyes and sleep
sneaked: moved in a secretive way monk: member of a religious community
inscription: words written or cut in something (on stone or metal)
quotation: wise saying folly: foolishness
chuckling: laughing quietly applauded: praised
sheepishly: feeling of shame philosopher: a person who seeks wisdom
floral: flowery (of design) triumphantly: showing great happiness at an achievement
Comprehension Skills
A. Choose the right option.
1. The three brothers were _____________.
a . visually challenged b. short-sighted c. long-sighted
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