Oh Dear ! Rhymes
What is the mood of the rhyme?
  • Angry
  • Concerned
  • Indifferent
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.
How many stanzas are in the rhyme?
  • One
  • Two
  • Three
  • Four
Explanation: The rhyme consists of two stanzas. Each stanza repeats the phrase “Oh dear! What can the matter be?” emphasizing the speaker’s concern about Johnny’s delay at the fair.
What does the speaker want Johnny to do?
  • Come home quickly
  • Buy more ribbons
  • Apologize for being late
  • Return from the fair
Explanation: The speaker wants Johnny to return from the fair. She anxiously waits for him to come back with the promised blue ribbons, reflecting her concern over his prolonged absence.
What is the repeated question in the rhyme?
  • Where has Johnny gone?
  • Why is Johnny so late?
  • What can the matter be?
  • What has happened to Johnny?
Explanation: The repeated question in the rhyme is “What can the matter be?” This reflects the speaker’s ongoing concern and confusion about Johnny’s prolonged absence from the fair and his delay.
How does the speaker feel about Johnny's delay?
  • Happy
  • Indifferent
  • Concerned
  • Annoyed
Explanation: The speaker feels concerned about Johnny’s delay. Her repeated questioning and anxious anticipation reflect her worry and frustration over Johnny’s prolonged stay at the fair and the unfulfilled promise.
What does the phrase “Johnny's so long at the fair” imply?
  • Johnny is enjoying the fair
  • Johnny is lost
  • Johnny is taking a long time
  • Johnny is shopping
Explanation: The phrase “Johnny's so long at the fair” implies that Johnny is taking a long time to return. It underscores the speaker’s concern and frustration over his extended absence from the fair.
Which of these is not mentioned in the rhyme?
  • A fair
  • Blue ribbons
  • Explanation: A bunch of flowers is not mentioned in the rhyme. The rhyme refers to a fair, blue ribbons, and long brown hair, but does not include any mention of flowers.