Reading Comprehension (Class VIII)

What happened to the ant when she was trying to climb up the blade of grass?

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One hot day, an ant was looking for some water. After wandering around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to mount a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water. She could have drowned if a dove sitting nearby a tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly picked a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant. The ant went towards the leaf and climbed up. Soon it carried her safely to dry ground. Just at that time, a hunter nearby was throwing out his net towards the dove, hoping to trap it. Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the pain, the hunter dropped his net. The dove escaped away safely. So, one should always help others to be helped by others.

What did the ant do to save the dove?

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One hot day, an ant was looking for some water. After wandering around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to mount a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water. She could have drowned if a dove sitting nearby a tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly picked a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant. The ant went towards the leaf and climbed up. Soon it carried her safely to dry ground. Just at that time, a hunter nearby was throwing out his net towards the dove, hoping to trap it. Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the pain, the hunter dropped his net. The dove escaped away safely. So, one should always help others to be helped by others.

Who had seen the ant in trouble?

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One hot day, an ant was looking for some water. After wandering around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to mount a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water. She could have drowned if a dove sitting nearby a tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly picked a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant. The ant went towards the leaf and climbed up. Soon it carried her safely to dry ground. Just at that time, a hunter nearby was throwing out his net towards the dove, hoping to trap it. Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the pain, the hunter dropped his net. The dove escaped away safely. So, one should always help others to be helped by others.

Which word in the passage is the opposite of 'smooth'?

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Once upon a time there was a king who lived in a prosperous country. One day, he went for a trip to some remote areas of his country. When he returned to his palace, he complained that his feet were very painful, because it was the first time that he had gone for such a long trip, and the roads that he went through were very coarse and stony. He then ordered his people to cover every road of the entire country with leather. Definitely, this would need thousands of cows’ skin, and would cost a huge amount of money. Then one of his wise servants dared himself to tell the king, “Why do you have to spend that unnecessary amount of money? Why don’t you just cut a little piece of leather to cover your feet?” The king was surprised, but he later agreed to his suggestion and made a shoe for himself. So, to make the world a better place to live, one should change oneself, not the world.

Where did the king go for a trip?

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Once upon a time there was a king who lived in a prosperous country. One day, he went for a trip to some remote areas of his country. When he returned to his palace, he complained that his feet were very painful, because it was the first time that he had gone for such a long trip, and the roads that he went through were very coarse and stony. He then ordered his people to cover every road of the entire country with leather. Definitely, this would need thousands of cows’ skin, and would cost a huge amount of money. Then one of his wise servants dared himself to tell the king, “Why do you have to spend that unnecessary amount of money? Why don’t you just cut a little piece of leather to cover your feet?” The king was surprised, but he later agreed to his suggestion and made a shoe for himself. So, to make the world a better place to live, one should change oneself, not the world.

What did the king order to do to cover the roads?

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Once upon a time there was a king who lived in a prosperous country. One day, he went for a trip to some remote areas of his country. When he returned to his palace, he complained that his feet were very painful, because it was the first time that he had gone for such a long trip, and the roads that he went through were very coarse and stony. He then ordered his people to cover every road of the entire country with leather. Definitely, this would need thousands of cows’ skin, and would cost a huge amount of money. Then one of his wise servants dared himself to tell the king, “Why do you have to spend that unnecessary amount of money? Why don’t you just cut a little piece of leather to cover your feet?” The king was surprised, but he later agreed to his suggestion and made a shoe for himself. So, to make the world a better place to live, one should change oneself, not the world.

What was the ant searching for?

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One hot day, an ant was looking for some water. After wandering around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to mount a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water. She could have drowned if a dove sitting nearby a tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly picked a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant. The ant went towards the leaf and climbed up. Soon it carried her safely to dry ground. Just at that time, a hunter nearby was throwing out his net towards the dove, hoping to trap it. Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the pain, the hunter dropped his net. The dove escaped away safely. So, one should always help others to be helped by others.

What did the servant suggest to the king?

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Once upon a time there was a king who lived in a prosperous country. One day, he went for a trip to some remote areas of his country. When he returned to his palace, he complained that his feet were very painful, because it was the first time that he had gone for such a long trip, and the roads that he went through were very coarse and stony. He then ordered his people to cover every road of the entire country with leather. Definitely, this would need thousands of cows’ skin, and would cost a huge amount of money. Then one of his wise servants dared himself to tell the king, “Why do you have to spend that unnecessary amount of money? Why don’t you just cut a little piece of leather to cover your feet?” The king was surprised, but he later agreed to his suggestion and made a shoe for himself. So, to make the world a better place to live, one should change oneself, not the world.

How were the roads?

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Once upon a time there was a king who lived in a prosperous country. One day, he went for a trip to some remote areas of his country. When he returned to his palace, he complained that his feet were very painful, because it was the first time that he had gone for such a long trip, and the roads that he went through were very coarse and stony. He then ordered his people to cover every road of the entire country with leather. Definitely, this would need thousands of cows’ skin, and would cost a huge amount of money. Then one of his wise servants dared himself to tell the king, “Why do you have to spend that unnecessary amount of money? Why don’t you just cut a little piece of leather to cover your feet?” The king was surprised, but he later agreed to his suggestion and made a shoe for himself. So, to make the world a better place to live, one should change oneself, not the world.

What does 'struggling' mean in the passage?

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One hot day, an ant was looking for some water. After wandering around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to mount a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water. She could have drowned if a dove sitting nearby a tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly picked a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant. The ant went towards the leaf and climbed up. Soon it carried her safely to dry ground. Just at that time, a hunter nearby was throwing out his net towards the dove, hoping to trap it. Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the pain, the hunter dropped his net. The dove escaped away safely. So, one should always help others to be helped by others.

Which word in the passage means 'concerned with or engaged in trade'?

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The Indian Elephant is the largest and the heaviest of all terrestrial mammals. It is found in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, West Bengal, Bihar, Kerala and similar states. Elephants move in herds forming a single file. A herd ranging from five to eleven elephants or at times even up to seventeen forms a family. They are usually three and a half meters high at the shoulder. They feed generally on all species of bamboo and several species of grasses. The animal cannot tolerate high temperature and its average life span is around seventy years. Its population is rapidly declining because it is hunted out for tusk which has commercial value. Their habitat loss is attributed to the increasing human population and its need for fuel wood and timber, which has had a severe impact on the wild elephant population. The demand for elephant ivory for making tourist items is higher than ever before, which is a major reason for their decline in population.

How many elephants usually move in herds?

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The Indian Elephant is the largest and the heaviest of all terrestrial mammals. It is found in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, West Bengal, Bihar, Kerala and similar states. Elephants move in herds forming a single file. A herd ranging from five to eleven elephants or at times even up to seventeen forms a family. They are usually three and a half meters high at the shoulder. They feed generally on all species of bamboo and several species of grasses. The animal cannot tolerate high temperature and its average life span is around seventy years. Its population is rapidly declining because it is hunted out for tusk which has commercial value. Their habitat loss is attributed to the increasing human population and its need for fuel wood and timber, which has had a severe impact on the wild elephant population. The demand for elephant ivory for making tourist items is higher than ever before, which is a major reason for their decline in population.

What has the increase in human population resulted in?

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The Indian Elephant is the largest and the heaviest of all terrestrial mammals. It is found in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, West Bengal, Bihar, Kerala and similar states. Elephants move in herds forming a single file. A herd ranging from five to eleven elephants or at times even up to seventeen forms a family. They are usually three and a half meters high at the shoulder. They feed generally on all species of bamboo and several species of grasses. The animal cannot tolerate high temperature and its average life span is around seventy years. Its population is rapidly declining because it is hunted out for tusk which has commercial value. Their habitat loss is attributed to the increasing human population and its need for fuel wood and timber, which has had a severe impact on the wild elephant population. The demand for elephant ivory for making tourist items is higher than ever before, which is a major reason for their decline in population.

What type of an animal is the Elephant?

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The Indian Elephant is the largest and the heaviest of all terrestrial mammals. It is found in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, West Bengal, Bihar, Kerala and similar states. Elephants move in herds forming a single file. A herd ranging from five to eleven elephants or at times even up to seventeen forms a family. They are usually three and a half meters high at the shoulder. They feed generally on all species of bamboo and several species of grasses. The animal cannot tolerate high temperature and its average life span is around seventy years. Its population is rapidly declining because it is hunted out for tusk which has commercial value. Their habitat loss is attributed to the increasing human population and its need for fuel wood and timber, which has had a severe impact on the wild elephant population. The demand for elephant ivory for making tourist items is higher than ever before, which is a major reason for their decline in population.

What is ivory used for?

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The Indian Elephant is the largest and the heaviest of all terrestrial mammals. It is found in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, West Bengal, Bihar, Kerala and similar states. Elephants move in herds forming a single file. A herd ranging from five to eleven elephants or at times even up to seventeen forms a family. They are usually three and a half meters high at the shoulder. They feed generally on all species of bamboo and several species of grasses. The animal cannot tolerate high temperature and its average life span is around seventy years. Its population is rapidly declining because it is hunted out for tusk which has commercial value. Their habitat loss is attributed to the increasing human population and its need for fuel wood and timber, which has had a severe impact on the wild elephant population. The demand for elephant ivory for making tourist items is higher than ever before, which is a major reason for their decline in population.