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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

In "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night," what does the speaker urge his father to do?

  1. Accept death with grace and dignity

  2. Fight against death with all his might

  3. Seek solace in religion and prayer

  4. Embrace the beauty of life before it ends
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Explanation

The speaker urges his father to fight against death with all his might, refusing to go gently into that good night.

Multiple choice

In "The Second Coming," what does the speaker predict will happen?

  1. The return of Christ

  2. The end of the world

  3. A new age of peace and prosperity

  4. A time of great darkness and despair
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Explanation

The speaker predicts a time of great darkness and despair, marked by chaos and violence, as the old order gives way to the new.

Multiple choice

In the fable of "The Hare and the Tortoise", what is the moral of the story?

  1. Slow and steady wins the race.

  2. It's not about the destination, but the journey.

  3. Pride comes before a fall.

  4. Never give up on your dreams.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The fable teaches us that perseverance and determination can overcome even the greatest obstacles, as the tortoise's slow and steady pace ultimately leads to victory over the hare's speed and arrogance.

Multiple choice

In the Panchatantra tale of "The Lion and the Mouse", what does the mouse do to repay the lion's kindness?

  1. It saves the lion from a trap.

  2. It brings him food and water.

  3. It grooms his mane.

  4. It leads him to a safe place.
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Explanation

The mouse repays the lion's kindness by gnawing through the ropes of a trap that the lion is caught in, demonstrating the value of gratitude and the power of even the smallest creatures to make a difference.

Multiple choice

In the Jataka tale of "The Elephant and the Blind Men", what do the blind men conclude about the elephant based on their limited perceptions?

  1. It is a wall.

  2. It is a rope.

  3. It is a tree.

  4. It is a snake.
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Explanation

The fable illustrates the concept of subjective perception and the limitations of our senses, as each blind man touches a different part of the elephant and comes to a different conclusion about its overall form.

Multiple choice

In the Indian fable "The Monkey and the Crocodile", what does the crocodile do to trick the monkey into giving him food?

  1. He pretends to be a holy man.

  2. He promises to take the monkey to heaven.

  3. He offers to share his wealth with the monkey.

  4. He tells the monkey that he is starving.
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Explanation

The fable highlights the dangers of trusting appearances and being gullible, as the monkey falls for the crocodile's disguise and gives him his food, only to be betrayed and eaten.

Multiple choice

In the Panchatantra tale of "The Lion and the Jackal", how does the jackal save himself from being eaten by the lion?

  1. He flatters the lion's pride.

  2. He offers to be the lion's servant.

  3. He tricks the lion into thinking he is dead.

  4. He leads the lion to a trap.
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Explanation

The fable demonstrates the power of flattery and manipulation, as the jackal's clever words and praise of the lion's strength and majesty convince the lion to spare his life.

Multiple choice

In the Panchatantra tale of "The Monkey and the Crocodile", how does the monkey escape from the crocodile's clutches?

  1. He tricks the crocodile into letting him go.

  2. He jumps into the river and swims away.

  3. He bites the crocodile's tail and runs away.

  4. He calls for help from his friends.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The fable demonstrates the power of wit and intelligence, as the monkey uses his cunning to convince the crocodile to let him go, even though the crocodile had initially intended to eat him.

Multiple choice

In the Indian fable "The Lion and the Hare", how does the hare escape from the lion's clutches?

  1. He runs faster than the lion.

  2. He tricks the lion into thinking he is dead.

  3. He leads the lion to a trap.

  4. He calls for help from his friends.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The fable highlights the power of wit and deception, as the hare's clever trick convinces the lion that he is dead, allowing the hare to escape.

Multiple choice

In 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night', Dylan Thomas compares the dying man to what?

  1. A raging storm

  2. A fading star

  3. A setting sun

  4. A gentle breeze
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Explanation

Thomas uses the simile 'rage, rage against the dying of the light' to compare the dying man to a raging storm, emphasizing his fierce determination to fight against death.

Multiple choice

In 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night', Dylan Thomas compares the dying man to what?

  1. A raging storm

  2. A fading star

  3. A setting sun

  4. A gentle breeze
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thomas uses the simile 'rage, rage against the dying of the light' to compare the dying man to a raging storm, emphasizing his fierce determination to fight against death.

Multiple choice

In the poem "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas, what is the ironic contrast between the speaker's plea to his father to fight against death and the inevitability of death?

  1. The speaker's father is old and frail, but he is determined to fight against death.

  2. The speaker's father is a good man, but he is dying of a terminal illness.

  3. The speaker's father is a loving father, but he is about to leave his family behind.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The poem contrasts the speaker's plea to his father to fight against death with the inevitability of death, suggesting the powerlessness of humans in the face of mortality.

Multiple choice

In the poem "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas, what is the ironic contrast between the speaker's plea to his father to fight against death and the inevitability of death?

  1. The speaker's father is old and frail, but he is determined to fight against death.

  2. The speaker's father is a good man, but he is dying of a terminal illness.

  3. The speaker's father is a loving father, but he is about to leave his family behind.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The poem contrasts the speaker's plea to his father to fight against death with the inevitability of death, suggesting the powerlessness of humans in the face of mortality.

Multiple choice

In the poem "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas, what is the ironic contrast between the speaker's plea to his father to fight against death and the inevitability of death?

  1. The speaker's father is old and frail, but he is determined to fight against death.

  2. The speaker's father is a good man, but he is dying of a terminal illness.

  3. The speaker's father is a loving father, but he is about to leave his family behind.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The poem contrasts the speaker's plea to his father to fight against death with the inevitability of death, suggesting the powerlessness of humans in the face of mortality.

Multiple choice

In the tale of "The Magic Pot", what does the pot do when it is opened?

  1. It produces an endless supply of food.

  2. It grants wishes.

  3. It turns everything it touches into gold.

  4. It transports people to different places.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The magic pot produces an endless supply of food, providing sustenance to a poor family and teaching them the value of contentment.