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Read the following poem and answer the questions given below it: If you’ve tried and have not won, Never stop for crying; All’s that’s great and good is done Just by patient trying. Though young birds, in flying, fall, still their wings grow stronger. And the next time they can keep Up a little longer. Though the sturdy oak has known Many a blast that bowed her, She has risen again, and grown Loftier and prouder. If by easy work you beat, Who the more will prize you? Gaining victory from defeat That’s the test that tries you!

Complete the following line by selecting the correct alternative from the following: All’s that’s great and good is done just by ______

Options

Option A

gaining victory

Option B

flying high

Option C

growing loftier

Option D is correct

patient trying