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

  1. He uses his intelligence and wit.

  2. He relies on his magical powers.

  3. He is rescued by a friend.

  4. He gives up and accepts his fate.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The monkey uses his intelligence and wit to escape from the crocodile's clutches by tricking the crocodile into thinking he is dead.

Multiple choice

In the tale of "The Fox and the Grapes", what does the fox do when he cannot reach the grapes?

  1. He admits defeat and moves on.

  2. He tries to find a way to reach the grapes.

  3. He criticizes the grapes and says they are sour.

  4. He gives up and accepts his fate.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The fox, unable to reach the grapes, tries to save face by criticizing the grapes and saying they are sour, demonstrating the human tendency to rationalize failure.

Multiple choice

In the tale of "The Golden Goose", what happens to the man who tries to steal the goose?

  1. He is turned into gold.

  2. He is cursed with bad luck.

  3. He is caught and punished.

  4. He is given a magical gift.
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Explanation

The man who tries to steal the golden goose is turned into gold, demonstrating the consequences of greed and dishonesty.

Multiple choice

In the tale of "The Three Little Pigs", what happens to the pig who builds his house out of straw?

  1. His house is blown down by the wolf.

  2. His house is burned down by the wolf.

  3. His house is flooded by the wolf.

  4. His house is destroyed by an earthquake.
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Explanation

The pig who builds his house out of straw has his house blown down by the wolf, demonstrating the importance of hard work and building a solid foundation.

Multiple choice

In "The Velveteen Rabbit", what does the Skin Horse teach the rabbit about becoming real?

  1. It requires being loved and cared for

  2. It involves experiencing pain and suffering

  3. It means having adventures and exploring the world

  4. It is a magical transformation that happens overnight
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Explanation

The Skin Horse explains to the Velveteen Rabbit that becoming real is a gradual process that happens when a toy is loved and cared for over time, developing a unique personality and a sense of self.

Multiple choice

In "The Little Prince", what does the fox teach the prince about the true meaning of friendship?

  1. It is about sharing and caring for each other

  2. It is about being loyal and trustworthy

  3. It is about accepting each other's differences

  4. It is about finding someone who understands you
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Explanation

The fox teaches the prince that friendship is a reciprocal relationship that requires effort and commitment, where both parties nurture and care for each other's well-being.

Multiple choice

In "The Lorax", what does the Once-ler learn about the consequences of greed and environmental destruction?

  1. He loses his wealth and becomes poor

  2. He is forced to leave his home and community

  3. He realizes the importance of preserving nature

  4. He is punished by the Lorax and the forest creatures
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Once-ler's journey teaches him the devastating impact of greed and environmental destruction, and the importance of respecting and protecting the natural world.

Multiple choice

In "Charlotte's Web", what does Charlotte's sacrifice teach Wilbur about the power of friendship and selflessness?

  1. It shows him the importance of being brave and standing up for others

  2. It teaches him the value of hard work and determination

  3. It demonstrates the strength of true friendship and the willingness to sacrifice for others

  4. It reveals the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation
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Explanation

Charlotte's sacrifice for Wilbur highlights the extraordinary lengths that true friends are willing to go to protect and support each other, even at great personal cost.

Multiple choice

In "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", what does Aslan's sacrifice teach the children about the power of love and redemption?

  1. It shows them the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation

  2. It demonstrates the strength of true friendship and loyalty

  3. It reveals the power of love and sacrifice to overcome evil

  4. It teaches them the value of courage and perseverance
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Explanation

Aslan's sacrifice is a powerful symbol of the transformative power of love and redemption, as it ultimately defeats evil and brings about peace and harmony in Narnia.

Multiple choice

In the 1938 film "Bringing Up Baby," Cary Grant's character, David Huxley, recites a limerick about a young lady from Nantucket. What was the punchline of this limerick?

  1. She had wooden legs and a rubber tummy.

  2. She had a wooden leg and a rubber toe.

  3. She had a wooden leg and a rubber heel.

  4. She had a wooden leg and a rubber sole.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The limerick in the film goes like this: "There was a young lady from Nantucket, Whose clothes were so awfully scant, That when she sat down on a hot summer's day, In the park, they all blew away. And she showed her wooden leg and her rubber toe."

Multiple choice

In the story of Manu and the Great Flood, what does Manu offer to the fish in exchange for its help?

  1. A portion of his food

  2. A place in his boat

  3. His firstborn child

  4. His kingdom
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Explanation

Manu offers the fish a portion of his food as a gesture of gratitude for its help in guiding him to safety.

Multiple choice

In Wilfred Owen's poem "Strange Meeting," what is the speaker's attitude towards the enemy soldiers he encounters in the afterlife?

  1. He sees them as evil and deserving of their fate.

  2. He expresses a sense of pity and compassion for their shared suffering.

  3. He condemns the leaders who send soldiers to war without regard for their lives.

  4. He reflects on the futility of war and the senselessness of their deaths.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Owen's poem explores the complex emotions of empathy and compassion that arise when soldiers from opposing sides encounter each other in the afterlife.

Multiple choice

What is the moral of the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"?

  1. Don't lie

  2. Don't be afraid of wolves

  3. Always tell the truth
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The moral of the fable is that if you lie too often, people will stop believing you, even when you are telling the truth.

Multiple choice

In the fable "The Fox and the Grapes", what does the fox say about the grapes that he cannot reach?

  1. They are too sour

  2. They are too high

  3. They are too expensive
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Explanation

The fox says that the grapes are too sour because he cannot reach them, and he is trying to make himself feel better about it.

Multiple choice

In the fable "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse", what does the town mouse think of the country mouse's lifestyle?

  1. It is too simple

  2. It is too boring

  3. It is too dangerous
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Explanation

The town mouse thinks that the country mouse's lifestyle is too simple and boring, because he is used to the excitement and variety of city life.