English Language & Literature — CBSE Class 10 board question

Yes, Think-Tank excelled in misinterpreting and misrepresenting things.

1. Books as sandwiches: He mistook books for food, calling them "sandwiches," and even ordered Sergeant Oop to eat one.
2. Communication devices: First he declared books were for "ear communication," then changed to "eye communication," never admitting his error.
3. Nursery rhymes as threats: He misread "Mistress Mary" as proof Earth grows silver and explosives, interpreted cows jumping over the moon as an "interplanetary attack," and saw Humpty Dumpty as a plan to invade Mars — causing him to flee in panic.

Throughout, he twisted innocent rhymes into dangerous threats, showcasing his talent for absurd misinterpretation.

Source: The Book that Saved the Earth, Scene 2

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Examiners expect three valid examples with brief explanation for 3 marks — one per point. Avoid over-explaining each; one supporting detail per point is enough. Always end examples with a concluding remark linking back to the question. Note Think-Tank never admits mistakes — he claims each correction was "his next point," which also shows misrepresentation (presenting himself as always right).