Reading Comprehension (School)

Why did Ramchand not sleep after taking the box of cash from Premchand?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

Which of the following words in the passage are not synonyms?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

What did Premchand give Ramchand?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

Why did Premchand always keep the doors and windows closed?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

Why did Ramchand always remain happy?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Ramchand and Premchand were neighbours. Ramchand was a poor farmer. Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand used to be very relaxed and happy. Ramchand never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money, he was peaceful. Premchand used to be very tensed always. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safe and steal away his money. He envied the peaceful Ramchand. One day, Premchand called Ramchand and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity.” Ramchand was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. The night came and Ramchand went to bed as usual. But, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to stare at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed. As soon as day broke, Ramchand took the box of cash to Premchand. He gave the box back to Premchand saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took my peace away from me. Please bear with me and take back your money". Money cannot get everything. Learn to be satisfied with what you have and you will always be happy.

What does 'instinct' mean in the passage?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

What lesson do you learn from the line that says, "The other man did not care about him, he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded."

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

Acccording to the passage, what should be one's human behaviour towards others?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

Who helped the cat get out of the hole?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

Where was the old man walking?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
One day, an old man was walking in the garden when he suddenly saw a little cat stuck in a hole. The poor animal was struggling to get out. So, he gave it his hand to get it out. But, the cat scratched his hand with fear. The man pulled out his hand screaming with pain. But, he did not stop; he tried to give a hand to the cat again and again. Another man who was watching the scene, screamed with surprise, “For god's sake! Stop helping this cat! Its not going to get himself out of there”. The other man did not care about what he said and he just continued saving that animal until he finally succeeded. He then walked to that man and said, “Son, it is the cat’s instincts that makes it hit and scratch and it is my job to love and care”. Treat everyone around you with your ethics, not with theirs.

Find the word in the passage which is opposite of "happy''.

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Once, there was a guy who was in love with a girl. She wasn’t the most beautiful and gorgeous girl, but for him, she was everything. He used to dream about her; about spending the rest of his life with her. His friends told him, “why do you dream so much about her when you don’t even know if she loves you or not? First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not”. He felt that this was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning that this guy loves her. One day when he proposed her, she rejected him. His friends thought he would take to drink alcohol or take to drugs and end up ruining his life. To their surprise he was not depressed. When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied, “Why should I feel bad? I lost someone who never loved me and she lost someone who really loved and cared for her". True love is hard to find. Love is all about giving to the other person without the greed of gaining anything in return.

How did the girl react when the boy proposed her?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Once, there was a guy who was in love with a girl. She wasn’t the most beautiful and gorgeous girl, but for him, she was everything. He used to dream about her; about spending the rest of his life with her. His friends told him, “why do you dream so much about her when you don’t even know if she loves you or not? First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not”. He felt that this was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning that this guy loves her. One day when he proposed her, she rejected him. His friends thought he would take to drink alcohol or take to drugs and end up ruining his life. To their surprise he was not depressed. When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied, “Why should I feel bad? I lost someone who never loved me and she lost someone who really loved and cared for her". True love is hard to find. Love is all about giving to the other person without the greed of gaining anything in return.

Who was in love?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Once, there was a guy who was in love with a girl. She wasn’t the most beautiful and gorgeous girl, but for him, she was everything. He used to dream about her; about spending the rest of his life with her. His friends told him, “why do you dream so much about her when you don’t even know if she loves you or not? First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not”. He felt that this was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning that this guy loves her. One day when he proposed her, she rejected him. His friends thought he would take to drink alcohol or take to drugs and end up ruining his life. To their surprise he was not depressed. When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied, “Why should I feel bad? I lost someone who never loved me and she lost someone who really loved and cared for her". True love is hard to find. Love is all about giving to the other person without the greed of gaining anything in return.

What did his friends suggest to him?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Once, there was a guy who was in love with a girl. She wasn’t the most beautiful and gorgeous girl, but for him, she was everything. He used to dream about her; about spending the rest of his life with her. His friends told him, “why do you dream so much about her when you don’t even know if she loves you or not? First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not”. He felt that this was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning that this guy loves her. One day when he proposed her, she rejected him. His friends thought he would take to drink alcohol or take to drugs and end up ruining his life. To their surprise he was not depressed. When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied, “Why should I feel bad? I lost someone who never loved me and she lost someone who really loved and cared for her". True love is hard to find. Love is all about giving to the other person without the greed of gaining anything in return.

What did the boy do after meeting the girl?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Once, there was a guy who was in love with a girl. She wasn’t the most beautiful and gorgeous girl, but for him, she was everything. He used to dream about her; about spending the rest of his life with her. His friends told him, “why do you dream so much about her when you don’t even know if she loves you or not? First tell her your feelings, and get to know if she likes you or not”. He felt that this was the right way. The girl knew from the beginning that this guy loves her. One day when he proposed her, she rejected him. His friends thought he would take to drink alcohol or take to drugs and end up ruining his life. To their surprise he was not depressed. When they asked him how was it that he is not sad, he replied, “Why should I feel bad? I lost someone who never loved me and she lost someone who really loved and cared for her". True love is hard to find. Love is all about giving to the other person without the greed of gaining anything in return.