Then took the other, just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same
Question: Then took the other, just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same.
(a) What does the expression ‘just as fair’ signify?
(b) What does the expression ‘wanted wear’ mean?
(c) Which road did the poet not take?
(d) Name the poem and the poet.
Answer:
(a) The expression may mean just as welcoming and enticing as the first road or just as right or good.
(b) The expression means that the other road was less walked upon or used.
(c) The poet did not take the road that was much walked on by travellers.
(d) The name of the poem is ‘The Road Not Taken’ and the poet is ‘Robert Frost’.