Lesson eLearning

What can be inferred about the protagonist’s attitude towards failure from the passage "Going Places"?

medium 2 marks Class 12 · English · Going Places
Answer
He regards failure as a temporary setback and an opportunity to learn, never allowing it to deter his long‑term goals.

The correct answer is He regards failure as a temporary setback and an opportunity to learn, never allowing it to deter his long‑term goals. — Formulate the inference in a concise statement.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Find sentences where the protagonist faces obstacles or setbacks.
  2. Observe his reactions—does he give up or keep trying?
  3. Note the language indicating resilience (e.g., "did not lose heart", "kept moving forward").
  4. From these clues, deduce his underlying belief about failure.
  5. Formulate the inference in a concise statement.
Common mistake: Assuming he is indifferent to failure instead of recognizing his proactive response.

Concept tested: Inference from text

Published · How this solution was prepared and checked

← All Going Places questions