Oh Dear ! Rhymes
What is the primary theme of the rhyme?
  • Excitement about the fair
  • Concern over Johnny's delay
  • Joy in receiving gifts
  • Frustration with the weather
Explanation:
 

The primary theme of the rhyme is concern over Johnny's delay at the fair. The speaker anxiously waits for Johnny to return with blue ribbons he promised for her hair.

How many times is the phrase "Oh dear! What can the matter be?" repeated in each stanza?
  • Once
  • Twice
  • Three times
  • Four times
Explanation: In each stanza of the rhyme, the phrase "Oh dear! What can the matter be?" is repeated three times, emphasizing the speaker's growing concern and impatience over Johnny's prolonged absence.
What did Johnny promise to buy?
  • A bouquet of flowers
  • A bunch of blue ribbons
  • A new dress
  • A toy
Explanation: Johnny promised to buy a bunch of blue ribbons to tie up the speaker’s long brown hair. The promise is central to the speaker’s concern about Johnny’s prolonged stay at the fair.
What is the color of the ribbons Johnny promised to buy?
  • Red
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Yellow
Explanation: Johnny promised to buy blue ribbons. This detail is crucial to the rhyme, as the speaker anxiously waits for Johnny to return from the fair with the blue ribbons for her hair.
What is the speaker's hair described as?
  • Short and curly
  • Long and black
  • Long and brown
  • Medium length and blonde
Explanation: The speaker's hair is described as "long and brown" in the rhyme. This detail is significant because Johnny promised blue ribbons to tie up her long brown hair.
Where is Johnny said to be?
  • At home
  • At school
  • At the fair
  • At work
Explanation: Johnny is said to be at the fair. The rhyme centers on the speaker’s worry about Johnny being delayed there, as he has not yet returned with the promised blue ribbons.
What is the mood of the rhyme?
  • Joyful
    • Explanation: The mood of the rhyme is concerned. The speaker repeatedly expresses worry and impatience over Johnny's delay at the fair, anxiously awaiting his return with the promised blue ribbons.