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Read the following passage carefully and focus on the descriptions, characters, and any specific information provided. After reading, please proceed to answer the multiple-choice question based on…

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Read the following passage carefully and focus on the descriptions, characters, and any specific information provided. After reading, please proceed to answer the multiple-choice question based on what you’ve read. Use information from the passage only, and do not make assumptions beyond what is stated. Choose the best possible answer. Even if two answers seem correct, pick the one that most closely matches the information in the passage.
Anisha had always been drawn to the quiet corner of her grandmother’s backyard, where a towering oak tree cast a cool shadow over a patch of wildflowers. One day, while exploring the overgrown bushes near the tree, she discovered a small, hidden gate she had never noticed before. It was rusty and covered in ivy, and at first glance, it looked as though it hadn’t been opened in years. Intrigued, Anisha pushed it open, the hinges creaking in protest.

On the other side of the gate, she found a garden unlike any she had ever seen. Flowers of every colour imaginable bloomed in neat rows, and the air smelled sweet and fresh. Butterflies fluttered around, their wings shimmering in the sunlight. In the centre of the garden was a sparkling fountain, the water glistening as it danced in the breeze.

Anisha spent hours wandering through the garden, marvelling at its beauty. As she sat beside the fountain, she noticed something even more curious—a small stone with an inscription carved into it. It read, “Only those who seek the quiet will find the magic.”

From that day on, Anisha visited the garden whenever she needed peace or felt overwhelmed. It became her secret place, where she could escape the chaos of the outside world and find serenity in the beauty of nature.

Why did Anisha return to the garden frequently?
  1. To escape the chaos of the outside world
  2. To meet new people in the garden
  3. To plant more flowers by the fountain
  4. To have a picnic under the oak tree

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - To escape the chaos of the outside world
The passage says Anisha visited the garden whenever she needed peace or felt overwhelmed, because there she could escape the chaos of the outside world. It mentions no meeting with people, planting or picnics; she simply wandered and sat by the fountain.

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