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(b) A time when machines started doing most tasks
(c) A rebellion led by robots against humans

3. According to the poem, robots differ from humans because:

(a) They have better fashion sense .
(b) They don’t worry about flaws or failure.

(c) They are taught emotions in school.

4. The poet uses the line “They cook, deliver, serve and explore” to show that:
(a) Robots are only used in kitchens.

(b) Robots can perform a wide variety of tasks.

(c) Robots only exist in science fiction.
5. The poem ends with questions like “Man vs. Machine?” to:

(a) Warn about future sports events

(b) Show concern about human-machine conflict
(c) Make fun of human strength and speed

B. Fill in the blanks.

1. Robots do not fear or frown about .
2. SMART machines were crafted to always succeed where .

3. The poem refers to the present time as the of Machines.

4. The bots are now found in places like .
5. The poet questions whether the future will be .

C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements.

1. Humans never experience failure, unlike robots.
2. Bots are now present in both space and oceans.

3. Robots have become leaders and problem-solvers.

4. The poet believes that robots are still a distant myth.
5. The poem describes a past where robots were laughed at.

D. Answer the Following Questions.

1. What contrast does the poet make between humans and robots?
2. Why does the poet refer to robots as “omnipresent” or “ever-present”?

3. What does the phrase ‘‘Automation Revolution’’ imply in the poem?

4. What concerns does the poet raise about the future?
5. How does the poem suggest our lives will revolve around technology?

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