Question

the child moved reluctantly to the window. \why are those sheep being driven out of that field?\ he asked. \i expect they are being driven to another field where there is more grass,\ said the aunt weakly. \but there is lots of grass in that field,\ protested the boy; \theres nothing else but grass there. aunt, theres lots of grass in that field.\ \perhaps the grass in the other field is better,\ suggested the aunt fatuously. \why is it better?\ came the swift, inevitable question. \oh, look at those cows!\ exclaimed the aunt. nearly every field along the line had contained cows or bullocks, but she spoke as though she were drawing attention to a rarity. \why is the grass in the other field better?\ persisted cyril. which instances of situational irony occur in the passage? choose two correct answers. the aunt expects the boy to look out the window, but he does not.

Explanation:

Situational irony occurs when the outcome is contrary to what is expected. In the passage, the aunt tries to divert the boy's attention from the sheep - grass question by pointing out cows (which are common), but the boy persists with his original question. Also, the aunt gives weak and unconvincing explanations for the sheep being moved, which is ironic as she is supposed to be the adult with more knowledge.

Answer:

1. The aunt tries to divert the boy's attention with cows but he persists with his sheep - grass question.
2. The aunt gives weak explanations for the sheep being moved.