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The love of mathematics

1. Mathematics, father of sciences,
How important you are
Full of formulas and filled with calculations,
Daily calculations are packed in you,
5. Mathematics, you re inevitable
Mathematics, father of sciences
Father of chemistry father of physics
Father of computer father of technology
Without you, who will conquer these subjects
10. Mathematics, i doff my hat severally for you
Surely, no mathematics, no engineers
It is unavoidable for medical scientists
Pilots and sailors, miners and divers
Build on the foundation provided by Mathematics,
15. Mathematics, you are an inevitable subject
Arise, mathematics is not as difficult as you think
Where there is a will, there is a way
In a jiffy, you are calculating and talking mathematics
Learn mathematics and you will laugh, like and love it
20. This done, you have a choice of rosy professions

Question
1. Why does the poet refers to mathematics as the father of sciences
2. "Without you, who will conquer these subjects?" What is being referred to by the poet?
3. List the professions that need mathematics
4. What words of encouragement does the poet provide pupils between lines fifteen and twenty
5(a). Which line can you find alliteration in the last stanza
(b) Give the alliteration
6. Give the idiom in the last stanza of the poem

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1. The poet refers to mathematics as the father of sciences because it forms the foundation for various scientific disciplines and without it, advancements in other fields would not be possible.

2. The poet is referring to subjects like engineering, chemistry, physics, computer science, and technology that heavily rely on mathematics for their development and understanding.

3. Professions that need mathematics include engineers, medical scientists, pilots, sailors, miners, divers, and various other fields that require calculations and problem-solving skills.

4. The poet provides words of encouragement by stating that mathematics is not as difficult as it may seem, and with determination, one can learn to love and appreciate it, opening up opportunities for rewarding careers.

5(a). The line with alliteration in the last stanza is: "Learn mathematics and you will laugh, like and love it."

(b). The alliteration in that line is the repeated sound of the letter "l."

6. The idiom in the last stanza is "in a jiffy," which means very quickly or in a short amount of time.