English Reading Comprehension

Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.

Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.

Fill in the blanks (4)

Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.

Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.

Fill in the blanks (5)

Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.

Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.

Fill in the blanks (6)

Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.

Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.

Fill in the blanks (7)

Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.

Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.

Fill in the blanks (8)

By whom was the girl named ‘Hellen’?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

A small girl was born in a small family living in a small town in Alabama, U.S. It was the summer season of the year 1880 when she took birth. Her parents gave her the name 'Hellen Keller’. One day, the girl got sick with a high fever. Her parents tried everything they could to help her to get better but nothing worked. They gave up hope of her survival. Then a miracle happened and Hellen survived. But she was not the same after she recovered from her sickness. Her parents felt that something was wrong with their daughter. At last, they came to know that the girl could not see or hear. The child grew into a beautiful little girl. Her mother always said that Hellen was very smart. The only problem was that she was locked inside herself.

Why did Hellen’s mother feel that she was locked inside herself?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

A small girl was born in a small family living in a small town in Alabama, U.S. It was the summer season of the year 1880 when she took birth. Her parents gave her the name 'Hellen Keller’. One day, the girl got sick with a high fever. Her parents tried everything they could to help her to get better but nothing worked. They gave up hope of her survival. Then a miracle happened and Hellen survived. But she was not the same after she recovered from her sickness. Her parents felt that something was wrong with their daughter. At last, they came to know that the girl could not see or hear. The child grew into a beautiful little girl. Her mother always said that Hellen was very smart. The only problem was that she was locked inside herself.

Why did Hellen’s parents give up hope of her survival?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

A small girl was born in a small family living in a small town in Alabama, U.S. It was the summer season of the year 1880 when she took birth. Her parents gave her the name 'Hellen Keller’. One day, the girl got sick with a high fever. Her parents tried everything they could to help her to get better but nothing worked. They gave up hope of her survival. Then a miracle happened and Hellen survived. But she was not the same after she recovered from her sickness. Her parents felt that something was wrong with their daughter. At last, they came to know that the girl could not see or hear. The child grew into a beautiful little girl. Her mother always said that Hellen was very smart. The only problem was that she was locked inside herself.

What happened in Alabama in the year 1880?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

A small girl was born in a small family living in a small town in Alabama, U.S. It was the summer season of the year 1880 when she took birth. Her parents gave her the name 'Hellen Keller’. One day, the girl got sick with a high fever. Her parents tried everything they could to help her to get better but nothing worked. They gave up hope of her survival. Then a miracle happened and Hellen survived. But she was not the same after she recovered from her sickness. Her parents felt that something was wrong with their daughter. At last, they came to know that the girl could not see or hear. The child grew into a beautiful little girl. Her mother always said that Hellen was very smart. The only problem was that she was locked inside herself.

What was wrong with Hellen after she recovered from her illness?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

A small girl was born in a small family living in a small town in Alabama, U.S. It was the summer season of the year 1880 when she took birth. Her parents gave her the name 'Hellen Keller’. One day, the girl got sick with a high fever. Her parents tried everything they could to help her to get better but nothing worked. They gave up hope of her survival. Then a miracle happened and Hellen survived. But she was not the same after she recovered from her sickness. Her parents felt that something was wrong with their daughter. At last, they came to know that the girl could not see or hear. The child grew into a beautiful little girl. Her mother always said that Hellen was very smart. The only problem was that she was locked inside herself.

Who is seen by Tom in the white bedroom?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The book 'The Water Babies’ tells the story of Tom, a poor chimney boy, who works for a cruel master named Grimes. Tom’s work always keeps him covered with soot and dirt. While cleaning chimneys in a country house, he climbs into a beautiful white bedroom and sees a sleeping girl who is as clean as an angel. The girl wakes up, sees Tom and screams. Feeling ashamed, Tom runs away to a small stream to have a wash. He jumps into the stream and falls into a very cozy sleep. Tom wakes up being reborn as a water baby. He then has many adventures and meets a lot of interesting creatures. He then sees the sea for the first time and meets those unusual fish, the salmon.

What does the girl do when she sees Tom?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The book 'The Water Babies’ tells the story of Tom, a poor chimney boy, who works for a cruel master named Grimes. Tom’s work always keeps him covered with soot and dirt. While cleaning chimneys in a country house, he climbs into a beautiful white bedroom and sees a sleeping girl who is as clean as an angel. The girl wakes up, sees Tom and screams. Feeling ashamed, Tom runs away to a small stream to have a wash. He jumps into the stream and falls into a very cozy sleep. Tom wakes up being reborn as a water baby. He then has many adventures and meets a lot of interesting creatures. He then sees the sea for the first time and meets those unusual fish, the salmon.

Tom wakes up from a sleep as a/an

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

The book 'The Water Babies’ tells the story of Tom, a poor chimney boy, who works for a cruel master named Grimes. Tom’s work always keeps him covered with soot and dirt. While cleaning chimneys in a country house, he climbs into a beautiful white bedroom and sees a sleeping girl who is as clean as an angel. The girl wakes up, sees Tom and screams. Feeling ashamed, Tom runs away to a small stream to have a wash. He jumps into the stream and falls into a very cozy sleep. Tom wakes up being reborn as a water baby. He then has many adventures and meets a lot of interesting creatures. He then sees the sea for the first time and meets those unusual fish, the salmon.

Why was Robin going to Nottingham?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

It was a very sunny morning in the month of May when Robin Hood started walking with a brave and bold attitude. He was taking his steps briskly. He was on his way to a town called Nottingham to attend a fair. He was going there to test his bowing skills with the best bowmen in the fair. Though he was only seventeen, he had no peer in the whole of England in archery. That’s why Robin was very hopeful of winning the Sheriff’s prize that included a purse of gold. While he was strolling along, he only thought of the contest he was going to take part in. After walking a long distance, he came out of the woods of Sherwood Forest into a clear area with mosses all around.

Find out a word from the passage which has the same meaning as 'an outstanding example or achievement’:

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

It was a very sunny morning in the month of May when Robin Hood started walking with a brave and bold attitude. He was taking his steps briskly. He was on his way to a town called Nottingham to attend a fair. He was going there to test his bowing skills with the best bowmen in the fair. Though he was only seventeen, he had no peer in the whole of England in archery. That’s why Robin was very hopeful of winning the Sheriff’s prize that included a purse of gold. While he was strolling along, he only thought of the contest he was going to take part in. After walking a long distance, he came out of the woods of Sherwood Forest into a clear area with mosses all around.