Read the following passages and
answer the question that follow:
Once upon a time, there was a partridge who
couldn’t find any food near its cozy home. Feeling
hungry and desperate, it decided to venture far
away to some cornfields in search of a meal. The
partridge stayed there for a few days, enjoying
the abundance of food, before finally deciding to
return home.
Little did the partridge know, while it was away,
a clever rabbit had discovered the partridge’s
empty nest and decided to make it its own. The
rabbit found the nest to be a perfect shelter and
settled comfortably inside. It had no idea that the
partridge would soon return.
When the partridge returned to its nest, it was
shocked to find the rabbit happily residing
there. Both the partridge and the rabbit claimed
ownership of the nest and a heated argument
ensued. They couldn’t agree on who the rightful
owner was, and their disagreement quickly
escalated.
The other animals in the area witnessed the
commotion and realized that a fair judgement
was needed to resolve the dispute. They
suggested seeking the help of a wise and
impartial judge. After searching for a suitable
candidate, they stumbled upon a praying cat by
the river. Intrigued by the cat’s serene demeanor,
they decided to ask for its assistance.
The cat listened attentively to both the partridge
and the rabbit, but it pretended to have difficulty
hearing their arguments. Cunningly, the cat
asked them to come closer so that it could better
understand their claims. Unfortunately, as soon
as the partridge and the rabbit approached, the
cat pounced on them killing and devouring both.
The cat pretended to have difficulty
__________ their arguments.
Abelieving
Bunderstanding
Cjudging
Dhearing