How many times does the word ‘ball’ appear in the poem 'The Ball Poem'?
Answer
7
The correct answer is 7 — Count each occurrence of the word ‘ball’, ignoring case.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the poem line by line.
- Count each occurrence of the word ‘ball’, ignoring case.
Common mistake: Missing occurrences due to case sensitivity
Concept tested: Word counting
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