Oil being lighter than water floats over it, so water cannot be used to extinguish oil fires. Moreover, as the water spreads it carries along the oil with which in turn extends the fire.
Key Concepts Covered
This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Fire Friend and Foe: Water, Cannot, Put, Out, Oil, Fire. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 7 curriculum.
A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This Question
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Key Points to Remember
- Use quotations from the text to support your points.
- Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
- Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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