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Which of the following are poems by Nissim Ezekiel that make fun of Indians’ use of English?
A. “Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S.”
B. “Philosophy”
C. “Very Indian Poem in Indian English”
D. “Jewish Wedding in Bombay”
E. “Poet, Lover, Birdwatcher”
1. A and C only
2. B and D only
3. A,B and D only
4. A, C and E only
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Poems by Nissim Ezekiel make fun of Indians’ use of English:-
A. "Goodbye Party for Miss Pushpa T.S." ✅
This is a satirical poem written entirely in a parody of Indian English. It mimics the polite but awkward speeches given at farewell parties in India, filled with grammatical errors and overly formal phrasing.
C."Very Indian Poem in Indian English" ✅
As the title suggests, the poem directly imitates and pokes fun at the way Indians sometimes awkwardly use English, blending Indian syntax, idioms, and grammar mistakes.
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