English Reading Comprehension

They decided to cover up the donkey with soil because

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One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway it just wasn’t worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and begin to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone’s amazement he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that fell on his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmer’s neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off! We can get out of the deepest wells by not stopping. And by never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up!

What does 'might' mean in the passage?

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A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, because they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed of what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not hear us?” The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day.

The two frogs fell into a

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A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, because they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed of what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not hear us?” The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day.

What did the farmer do when his donkey fell into a well?

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One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway it just wasn’t worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and begin to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone’s amazement he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that fell on his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmer’s neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off! We can get out of the deepest wells by not stopping. And by never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up!

Which word in the passage is the synonym of 'surprised'?

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One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway it just wasn’t worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and begin to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone’s amazement he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that fell on his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmer’s neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off! We can get out of the deepest wells by not stopping. And by never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up!

What helped the other frog save his life?

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A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, because they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed of what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not hear us?” The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day.

What was the reaction of the donkey when they were throwing dirt on him?

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One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway it just wasn’t worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and begin to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone’s amazement he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that fell on his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmer’s neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off! We can get out of the deepest wells by not stopping. And by never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up!

What was the reaction of the group of frogs when the other frog was jumping to come out?

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A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, because they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed of what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not hear us?” The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day.

What happens to an old man in the passage?

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A priest is asked by some villagers to give his blessings to a dying woman. He does and a miracle happens. The woman revives. A few days later the blessings of the priest revive two other people - an old man and a cripple. What causes these miracles? Nobody knows the answer to this question. But, wherever he goes, he heals many people of their ailments and sickness. Finally, he reaches a remote village where no sick person shows up. He is left puzzled.

Where does the priest reach in the end?

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A priest is asked by some villagers to give his blessings to a dying woman. He does and a miracle happens. The woman revives. A few days later the blessings of the priest revive two other people - an old man and a cripple. What causes these miracles? Nobody knows the answer to this question. But, wherever he goes, he heals many people of their ailments and sickness. Finally, he reaches a remote village where no sick person shows up. He is left puzzled.

What do the villagers ask the priest to do?

Directions: The passage is followed by five questions. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows. For the question four probable answers bearing options (1), (2), (3) and (4) are given. Only one out of those is correct. You have to choose the correct answer.

A priest is asked by some villagers to give his blessings to a dying woman. He does and a miracle happens. The woman revives. A few days later the blessings of the priest revive two other people - an old man and a cripple. What causes these miracles? Nobody knows the answer to this question. But, wherever he goes, he heals many people of their ailments and sickness. Finally, he reaches a remote village where no sick person shows up. He is left puzzled.

Nobody knows

Directions: The passage is followed by five questions. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows. For the question four probable answers bearing options (1), (2), (3) and (4) are given. Only one out of those is correct. You have to choose the correct answer.

A priest is asked by some villagers to give his blessings to a dying woman. He does and a miracle happens. The woman revives. A few days later the blessings of the priest revive two other people - an old man and a cripple. What causes these miracles? Nobody knows the answer to this question. But, wherever he goes, he heals many people of their ailments and sickness. Finally, he reaches a remote village where no sick person shows up. He is left puzzled.

Why the priest is left puzzled?

Directions: The passage is followed by five questions. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows. For the question four probable answers bearing options (1), (2), (3) and (4) are given. Only one out of those is correct. You have to choose the correct answer.

A priest is asked by some villagers to give his blessings to a dying woman. He does and a miracle happens. The woman revives. A few days later the blessings of the priest revive two other people - an old man and a cripple. What causes these miracles? Nobody knows the answer to this question. But, wherever he goes, he heals many people of their ailments and sickness. Finally, he reaches a remote village where no sick person shows up. He is left puzzled.

Why did he fall?

Directions: The passage is followed by five questions. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows. For the question four probable answers bearing options (1), (2), (3) and (4) are given. Only one out of those is correct. You have to choose the correct answer.

Aman tripped while he was trying to catch a bus. He was on the floor. The bus left without him. "Are you alright?" a girl asked. He was holding his arm. "I think I broke my arm," he said to the girl. The girl dialled 102. "Help is on the way," the girl said. She helped him up. He wondered why he fell. He looked down and saw his laces were untied. He had forgotten to tie his laces. He started to cry. His arm was in terrible pain. "The ambulance is coming soon," the girl said. She felt bad for the boy. She knew how much it would have hurt because she had had a similar experience a few months ago.