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English Reading Comprehension

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English reading comprehension questions assess the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret written passages. Formats include paragraph rearrangement, cloze tests, and fact finding from text. Regular practice is essential for scoring well in the English sections of banking, SSC, and railway exams.

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English Reading Comprehension Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

One day Alice meets the Lion and the Unicorn in the Forest of Forgetfulness. She knows that the Lion lies on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and tells the truth on the other days of the week. The Unicorn, on the other hand, lies on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, but tells the truth on the other days of the week. Now they make the following statements to Alice: Lion: Yesterday was one of my lying days. Unicorn: Yesterday was one of my lying days too. What day is the day?

  1. Wednesday

  2. Thursday

  3. Friday

  4. Sunday
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

On Thursday, the Lion (who lies Mon-Wed, tells truth Thu-Sun) truthfully says yesterday was his lying day (Wednesday). The Unicorn (lies Thu-Sat, tells truth Sun-Wed) truthfully says yesterday was his lying day (Wednesday). Both are telling the truth on Thursday about having lied yesterday. This is the only day when both statements can be true simultaneously.

Multiple choice general knowledge

A man died and went to Heaven. There were thousands of other people there. They were all half dressed and all looked as they did at the age of 21. He looked around to see if there was anyone he recognized. He saw a couple and he knew immediately that they were Adam and Eve. How did he know?

  1. They have apples in their hand

  2. Everybody is calling their as mom and dad

  3. They don’t have navels

  4. Others
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Adam and Eve were not born of a mother, so they would not have navels (belly buttons). A navel is the scar left from the umbilical cord connecting a fetus to its mother. Since God created Adam and Eve directly, they would be the only people in Heaven without navels.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Why does Aravis run away from Calormen?

  1. She didn't want to marry the Ahoshta Tarkaan

  2. She wanted to roam around

  3. She wanted freedom

  4. She did not run away.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aravis runs away from Calormen to escape an arranged marriage to Ahoshta Tarkaan, an older, wealthy courtier whom she finds repulsive. This is a key plot point in 'The Horse and His Boy', where she meets Shasta and they both flee their respective situations. Her arranged marriage represents the oppressive social customs of Calormen that Aravis rejects.

Multiple choice general knowledge

I believe in America. America has made my fortune. And I raised my daughter in the American fashion. I gave her freedom but I taught her never to dishonor her family. She found a "boy friend," not an Italian. She went to the movies with him. She stayed out late. I didn't protest. Two months ago he took her for a drive, with another boy friend. They made her drink whiskey and then they tried to take advantage of her. She resisted. She kept her honor. So they beat her. Like an animal. When I went to the hospital her nose was broken. Her jaw was shattered, held together by wire. She couldn't even weep because of the pain. But I wept. Why did I weep? She was the light of my life. A beautiful girl. Now she will never be beautiful again.

  1. American Gangster

  2. Righteous Kill

  3. The Godfather

  4. The Dead
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This monologue is delivered by Amerigo Bonasera to Don Corleone (Marlon Brando) in the opening scene of The Godfather (1972). Bonasera is asking the Godfather for justice after his daughter was assaulted by two boys. The speech establishes the themes of honor, justice, and Italian-American values central to the film. The other options are incorrect - American Gangster is about drug trafficking, Righteous Kill is about detectives hunting a serial killer, and The Dead is unrelated.

Multiple choice general knowledge

You died on a Saturday morning. And I had you placed here under our tree. And I had that house of your father's bulldozed to the ground. Momma always said dyin' was a part of life. I sure wish it wasn't. Little *******, he's doing just fine. About to start school again soon. I make his breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. I make sure he combs his hair and brushes his teeth every day. Teaching him how to play ping-pong. He's really good. We fish a lot. And every night, we read a book. He's so smart, Jenny. You'd be so proud of him. I am. He, uh, wrote a letter, and he says I can't read it. I'm not supposed to, so I'll just leave it here for you. Jenny, I don't know if Momma was right or if, if it's Lieutenant Dan. I don't know if we each have a destiny, or if we're all just floating around accidental-like on a breeze, but I, I think maybe it's both. Maybe both is happening at the same time. I miss you, Jenny. If there's anything you need, I won't be far away.

  1. Forrest Gump

  2. The Sound of Music

  3. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

  4. Life Is Beautiful
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is Forrest's monologue at Jenny's graveside from 'Forrest Gump' (1994), one of the film's most emotional moments. The dialogue about 'Little Forrest' and the unread letter from their son confirms the film. 'The Sound of Music', 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', and 'Life Is Beautiful' are from different genres and eras - none feature this graveside scene.

Multiple choice general knowledge

In "The Old Head", Michael knew that he needed access to a room. He tried to convinced Charles Westmoreland to set fire on the building since he was the only inmate who was given the permission to go into that building. However, Charles rejected it politely. In the end, he set fire and Michael thanked him but he said he did not do it for Michael. Which incident prompted him to burn down that building?

  1. Bellick killed his cat.

  2. Geary took away his golden watch

  3. His daughter was dying of cancer.

  4. T-bag threatened him.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Charles Westmoreland burned down the building because Bellick had killed his cat, Marilyn. This was a turning point that convinced Westmoreland to help Michael, showing how the inmates were pushed to their limits.

Multiple choice general knowledge

In "Brother's Keeper", Sucre met Maricruz on the street and fall in love with her. He planned to propose to her a few months later. His cousin, Hector said that he could never afford the money for the ring. How did Sucre get the money?

  1. He robbed a shop

  2. He stole it from Hector

  3. He robbed a bank

  4. He stole it from Manche
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sucre robbed a shop to get money for the engagement ring for Maricruz. His cousin Hector had questioned Sucre's ability to afford the ring, which motivated Sucre's desperate act. The other options (stealing from Hector, robbing a bank, stealing from Manche) are not what happened in the show.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages

INTERLOPER has something to do with elope if u wanna remember it. however, its different should we explore it furthur. interloper is

  1. drab : the light in room make the situation to look more room than it usually was

  2. intruder : If u will play return to castle wolfenstein u will listen The alarm Intruder alert on many occasion

  3. elope : he eloped with all our money.

  4. abate : let's us wait till rain abate.

  5. abscond : after murder of the key politician the killer absconded without a sign
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An interloper is someone who interferes or intrudes where they don't belong - an intruder. The mnemonic links it to 'intruder alert' from video games. Abscond means to escape, drab means dull, elope means to run away secretly, and abate means to lessen.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Lara grew up in Nova Scotia with a father who couldn't care less what happened to her, and no mother at all. She moved to the United States when she could and became a powerful woman building sky scrapers and other buildings. She fell in love with Phillip, a world- class pianist, and her buildings and debt start to overcome her.

  1. The Stars Shine Down.

  2. Memories of Midnight.

  3. Windmills of the Gods.

  4. Rage of Angels.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This plot describes 'The Stars Shine Down' (1992) by Sidney Sheldon, about Lara Cameron, a self-made real estate developer who rises from poverty in Nova Scotia to build skyscrapers. She falls in love with concert pianist Phillip, and the story follows her business empire and debts. 'Memories of Midnight' is about amnesia, 'Windmills of the Gods' is about an ambassador, and 'Rage of Angels' is about a lawyer.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Constantin Demeris visits a woman with amnesia at a convent. She'd been rescued by the nuns and needs to remember who she is and why she's there...

  1. Nothing Lasts Forever.

  2. The Other Side of Midnight

  3. A Stranger in the Mirror.

  4. Memories of Midnight.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This describes 'Memories of Midnight' (1990) by Sidney Sheldon, a sequel to 'The Other Side of Midnight'. Constantin Demeris is a Greek billionaire who helps Catherine Alexander (who has amnesia after a traumatic event) recover her memory at a convent. The other options are Sheldon novels but do not match this specific plot.

Multiple choice general knowledge

In "Odd Man Out", Michael knew that they had too many people and they did not have enough time to break out. He was telling Lincoln this when their conversation was overheard by C-Note. C-Note told Sucre that Michael still want Abruzzi and Westmoreland in the escape because they had the things that Michael wanted. What were those things?

  1. Abruzzi's money and Westmoreland's plan

  2. Abruzzi's plane and Westmoreland's money

  3. Abruzzi's car and Westmoreland's house

  4. Abruzzi's house and Westmoreland's car
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In Prison Break's 'Odd Man Out', Michael needed Abruzzi's connections for a getaway plane and Westmoreland's financial resources to fund the escape. This reflects how each inmate brought essential resources to the escape plan - Abruzzi provided transportation through his mob connections, while Westmoreland provided the funding.

Multiple choice general knowledge

In "End of the Tunnel", Michael asked the priest to give a necklace to Lincoln. Lincoln noticed carefully the necklace and found a small black pill and a piece of small paper that indicated the time Lincoln needed to eat it. Michael was determined to break out that night. However, his plan failed. Why?

  1. Bellick knew their plan and followed them.

  2. They had a lock down that night

  3. Lincoln was sent back to the SHU (Solitary Housing Unit).

  4. The pipe at the infirmary had been replaced with a new one.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In 'End of the Tunnel', Michael's escape plan relied on accessing the infirmary through an old pipe that had been compromised. When the prison maintenance replaced the pipe with a new one, it eliminated his access route, forcing him to abort that night's escape attempt. This was a critical plot point showing how prison maintenance could disrupt his carefully laid plans.

Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages

We all have come across the word altar and alter. though simple they can sometime be misleading. let us see it. one of these means a place to make sacrifice and another is to change. In ancient days, Kings use to sacrifice their slaves at Altar in order to please God to give them long life and it took socialists, thousands of years to alter this myth.

  1. altar/alter

  2. altar/altar

  3. alter/alter

  4. alter/altar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

An altar is a sacred table or platform used for religious sacrifices, while alter means to change or modify something. In the sentence, sacrifices were made at an altar, and it took time to alter (change) a social practice.

Multiple choice general knowledge

“My father once told me we was all born of blood and tribulation; so then, too, was our great city. But for those of us who had lived and died in them furious days... it was like everything we knew was mightily swept away. And no matter what they did to build this city back up again -- for the rest of time -- it would be like nobody even knew we was ever here.”

  1. Gangs of New York

  2. Insomnia

  3. Reindeer Games

  4. Spider-Man
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the opening narration from the 2002 film Gangs of New York, directed by Martin Scorsese and set in 19th century New York. The monologue is spoken by the character Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio). The other films listed (Insomnia, Reindeer Games, Spider-Man) are from different genres and time periods.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Sherlock Holmes finds another clue on reaching the spot. It leads him to a potential witness. The witness informs him that “I reached the spot at 2 A.M. Since it was dark I was carrying a lantern. The lantern has 50 ml of oil when I lit it up at 1 A.M at the station. The lantern burns 1 ml of oil every 2 minute. At 2:45 I saw a person walking down the lane toward main gate. I asked him to stop. He started running and I followed. I finally nabbed him at 2:55 and in lantern light I saw his face. He punched me and ran away” Sherlock accuses him of lying. Why??

  1. sherlock was on drugs so his mind was not working

  2. Sherlock calculated the the lantern cant burn till then

  3. he thinks that witness might have been the culprit

  4. There was sign of bruise on his face at temple but not on his cheeks.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The lantern had 50 ml of oil at 1 AM and burns 1 ml every 2 minutes. From 1 AM to 2:55 AM is 115 minutes (1 hour 55 minutes), which would require 57.5 ml of oil. Since only 50 ml was available, the lantern would have run out around 2:40 AM, making it impossible for the witness to see anyone's face at 2:55 AM.