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English Reading Comprehension Questions

Multiple choice

Why did the crocodile not wish to invite his friend home?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Days passed. The crocodile's wife was feeling more and more eager to eat the monkey's heart. So, she thought of a plan to get the monkey there. One day the crocodile's wife pretended to be very ill. She began to shed tears as if she were in great pain. The crocodile was sad to see his wife ill. He sat by her and said, What shall I do to help you?
I am very ill, said the wife. I asked the doctor and he said that I would get well only if I ate a monkey's heart.
A monkey's heart? asked the crocodile.
Yes, said the wife, a monkey's heart. You mast get your friend's heart if you want me to get well.
How can I do that? the crocodile said. He is my only friend. I cannot think of doing him any harm.
Then you can go and live with your friend, said the crocodile's wife. You don't love your wife. You love only your friend. You want to see your wife dead. Then you will be free to be with your friend always.
The crocodile was very unhappy. He did not want to harm his friend. At the same time he could not allow his wife to die.
How can I kill my only friend? the crocodile asked again, and started shedding tears himself.
Why can't yo u kill a monkey? said his wife. Crocodiles have to kill monkeys.
The crocodile shed more tears; he could not decide what to do.
You don't love me, said the crocodile's wife. A wife cannot live without her husband's love. I have decided to end my life. When you come back today from visiting your friend, you will find me dead.
The crocodile began to think. As a husband he had to protect his wife. It was his duty. He decided to save the life of his wife. He went to see the monkey. The monkey was wondering why the crocodile was late that day and when he saw the crocodile he asked, Why, my friend, why are you so late? Did you meet with an accident on the way?
No accident, said the crocodile.  My wife and I had a quarrel. She said that I was not your friend. You have done so much for us, yet I have not invited you home. She has asked me to take you home today. She wants to meet you.
How sweet of her to ask me home, said the monkey. I would also like to meet her. But how can I go there? You live in water and I shall be drowned if I try to get to your home.
We live on the river bank, said the crocodile. I can easily take you there. You can ride on my back while I swim.
The monkey thought it was a good idea. He felt happy that he had such good friend.
The monkey and the crocodile set out for the home of the crocodile. The monkey sat on the crocodile's back and the crocodile started swimming up the river. When they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to dive. The monkey was frightened. Hey, he cried. What are you doing? I shall be drowned if you go down any further.

  1. He was poor.

  2. He was sad.

  3. His wife was wicked.

  4. His wife wanted to eat his friend.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

There is sufficient evidence in the passage as provided by the following sentence, ”he did not want to harm his friend”, which explains why the crocodile did not wish to invite his friend home.

Multiple choice
Why was the monkey afraid?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Days passed. The crocodile's wife was feeling more and more eager to eat the monkey's heart. So, she thought of a plan to get the monkey there. One day the crocodile's wife pretended to be very ill. She began to shed tears as if she were in great pain. The crocodile was sad to see his wife ill. He sat by her and said, What shall I do to help you?
I am very ill, said the wife. I asked the doctor and he said that I would get well only if I ate a monkey's heart.
A monkey's heart? asked the crocodile.
Yes, said the wife, a monkey's heart. You mast get your friend's heart if you want me to get well.
How can I do that? the crocodile said. He is my only friend. I cannot think of doing him any harm.
Then you can go and live with your friend, said the crocodile's wife. You don't love your wife. You love only your friend. You want to see your wife dead. Then you will be free to be with your friend always.
The crocodile was very unhappy. He did not want to harm his friend. At the same time he could not allow his wife to die.
How can I kill my only friend? the crocodile asked again, and started shedding tears himself.
Why can't yo u kill a monkey? said his wife. Crocodiles have to kill monkeys.
The crocodile shed more tears; he could not decide what to do.
You don't love me, said the crocodile's wife. A wife cannot live without her husband's love. I have decided to end my life. When you come back today from visiting your friend, you will find me dead.
The crocodile began to think. As a husband he had to protect his wife. It was his duty. He decided to save the life of his wife. He went to see the monkey. The monkey was wondering why the crocodile was late that day and when he saw the crocodile he asked, Why, my friend, why are you so late? Did you meet with an accident on the way?
No accident, said the crocodile.  My wife and I had a quarrel. She said that I was not your friend. You have done so much for us, yet I have not invited you home. She has asked me to take you home today. She wants to meet you.
How sweet of her to ask me home, said the monkey. I would also like to meet her. But how can I go there? You live in water and I shall be drowned if I try to get to your home.
We live on the river bank, said the crocodile. I can easily take you there. You can ride on my back while I swim.
The monkey thought it was a good idea. He felt happy that he had such good friend.
The monkey and the crocodile set out for the home of the crocodile. The monkey sat on the crocodile's back and the crocodile started swimming up the river. When they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to dive. The monkey was frightened. Hey, he cried. What are you doing? I shall be drowned if you go down any further.

  1. The crocodile began to swim upstream.

  2. The crocodile began to dive.

  3. The crocodile stopped swimming.

  4. The crocodile told him that his wife wanted to eat him.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The last paragraph contains sentence “when they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to dive. The monkey was frightened”. It clearly depicts that option (4) is the answer.

Multiple choice

What does eager mean?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Days passed. The crocodile's wife was feeling more and more eager to eat the monkey's heart. So, she thought of a plan to get the monkey there. One day the crocodile's wife pretended to be very ill. She began to shed tears as if she were in great pain. The crocodile was sad to see his wife ill. He sat by her and said, What shall I do to help you?
I am very ill, said the wife. I asked the doctor and he said that I would get well only if I ate a monkey's heart.
A monkey's heart? asked the crocodile.
Yes, said the wife, a monkey's heart. You mast get your friend's heart if you want me to get well.
How can I do that? the crocodile said. He is my only friend. I cannot think of doing him any harm.
Then you can go and live with your friend, said the crocodile's wife. You don't love your wife. You love only your friend. You want to see your wife dead. Then you will be free to be with your friend always.
The crocodile was very unhappy. He did not want to harm his friend. At the same time he could not allow his wife to die.
How can I kill my only friend? the crocodile asked again, and started shedding tears himself.
Why can't yo u kill a monkey? said his wife. Crocodiles have to kill monkeys.
The crocodile shed more tears; he could not decide what to do.
You don't love me, said the crocodile's wife. A wife cannot live without her husband's love. I have decided to end my life. When you come back today from visiting your friend, you will find me dead.
The crocodile began to think. As a husband he had to protect his wife. It was his duty. He decided to save the life of his wife. He went to see the monkey. The monkey was wondering why the crocodile was late that day and when he saw the crocodile he asked, Why, my friend, why are you so late? Did you meet with an accident on the way?
No accident, said the crocodile.  My wife and I had a quarrel. She said that I was not your friend. You have done so much for us, yet I have not invited you home. She has asked me to take you home today. She wants to meet you.
How sweet of her to ask me home, said the monkey. I would also like to meet her. But how can I go there? You live in water and I shall be drowned if I try to get to your home.
We live on the river bank, said the crocodile. I can easily take you there. You can ride on my back while I swim.
The monkey thought it was a good idea. He felt happy that he had such good friend.
The monkey and the crocodile set out for the home of the crocodile. The monkey sat on the crocodile's back and the crocodile started swimming up the river. When they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to dive. The monkey was frightened. Hey, he cried. What are you doing? I shall be drowned if you go down any further.

  1. Inquisitive

  2. Curious

  3. Intelligent

  4. Excited by a desire
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The best option available in context of the given passage is option (4), i.e. excited by desire.

Multiple choice
Where did the crocodile live?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Days passed. The crocodile's wife was feeling more and more eager to eat the monkey's heart. So, she thought of a plan to get the monkey there. One day the crocodile's wife pretended to be very ill. She began to shed tears as if she were in great pain. The crocodile was sad to see his wife ill. He sat by her and said, What shall I do to help you?
I am very ill, said the wife. I asked the doctor and he said that I would get well only if I ate a monkey's heart.
A monkey's heart? asked the crocodile.
Yes, said the wife, a monkey's heart. You mast get your friend's heart if you want me to get well.
How can I do that? the crocodile said. He is my only friend. I cannot think of doing him any harm.
Then you can go and live with your friend, said the crocodile's wife. You don't love your wife. You love only your friend. You want to see your wife dead. Then you will be free to be with your friend always.
The crocodile was very unhappy. He did not want to harm his friend. At the same time he could not allow his wife to die.
How can I kill my only friend? the crocodile asked again, and started shedding tears himself.
Why can't yo u kill a monkey? said his wife. Crocodiles have to kill monkeys.
The crocodile shed more tears; he could not decide what to do.
You don't love me, said the crocodile's wife. A wife cannot live without her husband's love. I have decided to end my life. When you come back today from visiting your friend, you will find me dead.
The crocodile began to think. As a husband he had to protect his wife. It was his duty. He decided to save the life of his wife. He went to see the monkey. The monkey was wondering why the crocodile was late that day and when he saw the crocodile he asked, Why, my friend, why are you so late? Did you meet with an accident on the way?
No accident, said the crocodile.  My wife and I had a quarrel. She said that I was not your friend. You have done so much for us, yet I have not invited you home. She has asked me to take you home today. She wants to meet you.
How sweet of her to ask me home, said the monkey. I would also like to meet her. But how can I go there? You live in water and I shall be drowned if I try to get to your home.
We live on the river bank, said the crocodile. I can easily take you there. You can ride on my back while I swim.
The monkey thought it was a good idea. He felt happy that he had such good friend.
The monkey and the crocodile set out for the home of the crocodile. The monkey sat on the crocodile's back and the crocodile started swimming up the river. When they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to dive. The monkey was frightened. Hey, he cried. What are you doing? I shall be drowned if you go down any further.

  1. In the marshy area

  2. In the deep sea

  3. In the lake

  4. On the bank of a river
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence “We live on the river bank” contains the answer of the given question.

Multiple choice
What excuse did the crocodile make for being late?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Days passed. The crocodile's wife was feeling more and more eager to eat the monkey's heart. So, she thought of a plan to get the monkey there. One day the crocodile's wife pretended to be very ill. She began to shed tears as if she were in great pain. The crocodile was sad to see his wife ill. He sat by her and said, What shall I do to help you?
I am very ill, said the wife. I asked the doctor and he said that I would get well only if I ate a monkey's heart.
A monkey's heart? asked the crocodile.
Yes, said the wife, a monkey's heart. You mast get your friend's heart if you want me to get well.
How can I do that? the crocodile said. He is my only friend. I cannot think of doing him any harm.
Then you can go and live with your friend, said the crocodile's wife. You don't love your wife. You love only your friend. You want to see your wife dead. Then you will be free to be with your friend always.
The crocodile was very unhappy. He did not want to harm his friend. At the same time he could not allow his wife to die.
How can I kill my only friend? the crocodile asked again, and started shedding tears himself.
Why can't yo u kill a monkey? said his wife. Crocodiles have to kill monkeys.
The crocodile shed more tears; he could not decide what to do.
You don't love me, said the crocodile's wife. A wife cannot live without her husband's love. I have decided to end my life. When you come back today from visiting your friend, you will find me dead.
The crocodile began to think. As a husband he had to protect his wife. It was his duty. He decided to save the life of his wife. He went to see the monkey. The monkey was wondering why the crocodile was late that day and when he saw the crocodile he asked, Why, my friend, why are you so late? Did you meet with an accident on the way?
No accident, said the crocodile.  My wife and I had a quarrel. She said that I was not your friend. You have done so much for us, yet I have not invited you home. She has asked me to take you home today. She wants to meet you.
How sweet of her to ask me home, said the monkey. I would also like to meet her. But how can I go there? You live in water and I shall be drowned if I try to get to your home.
We live on the river bank, said the crocodile. I can easily take you there. You can ride on my back while I swim.
The monkey thought it was a good idea. He felt happy that he had such good friend.
The monkey and the crocodile set out for the home of the crocodile. The monkey sat on the crocodile's back and the crocodile started swimming up the river. When they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to dive. The monkey was frightened. Hey, he cried. What are you doing? I shall be drowned if you go down any further.

  1. He had an accident.

  2. He was angry at the monkey.

  3. He had a quarrel with his wife.

  4. His wife was sick.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence “My wife and I had a quarrel”, when the monkey asked the reason for being late, tells that crocodile makes quarrel as his excuse for being late.

Multiple choice

What, according to the wife, did the doctor advise crocodile's wife to take?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Days passed. The crocodile's wife was feeling more and more eager to eat the monkey's heart. So, she thought of a plan to get the monkey there. One day the crocodile's wife pretended to be very ill. She began to shed tears as if she were in great pain. The crocodile was sad to see his wife ill. He sat by her and said, What shall I do to help you?
I am very ill, said the wife. I asked the doctor and he said that I would get well only if I ate a monkey's heart.
A monkey's heart? asked the crocodile.
Yes, said the wife, a monkey's heart. You mast get your friend's heart if you want me to get well.
How can I do that? the crocodile said. He is my only friend. I cannot think of doing him any harm.
Then you can go and live with your friend, said the crocodile's wife. You don't love your wife. You love only your friend. You want to see your wife dead. Then you will be free to be with your friend always.
The crocodile was very unhappy. He did not want to harm his friend. At the same time he could not allow his wife to die.
How can I kill my only friend? the crocodile asked again, and started shedding tears himself.
Why can't yo u kill a monkey? said his wife. Crocodiles have to kill monkeys.
The crocodile shed more tears; he could not decide what to do.
You don't love me, said the crocodile's wife. A wife cannot live without her husband's love. I have decided to end my life. When you come back today from visiting your friend, you will find me dead.
The crocodile began to think. As a husband he had to protect his wife. It was his duty. He decided to save the life of his wife. He went to see the monkey. The monkey was wondering why the crocodile was late that day and when he saw the crocodile he asked, Why, my friend, why are you so late? Did you meet with an accident on the way?
No accident, said the crocodile.  My wife and I had a quarrel. She said that I was not your friend. You have done so much for us, yet I have not invited you home. She has asked me to take you home today. She wants to meet you.
How sweet of her to ask me home, said the monkey. I would also like to meet her. But how can I go there? You live in water and I shall be drowned if I try to get to your home.
We live on the river bank, said the crocodile. I can easily take you there. You can ride on my back while I swim.
The monkey thought it was a good idea. He felt happy that he had such good friend.
The monkey and the crocodile set out for the home of the crocodile. The monkey sat on the crocodile's back and the crocodile started swimming up the river. When they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to dive. The monkey was frightened. Hey, he cried. What are you doing? I shall be drowned if you go down any further.

  1. A monkey

  2. Apples

  3. A monkey's heart

  4. A monkey's brain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

We find direct reference in the passage when the crocodile asks her wife about her illness. She says, “I asked the doctor and he said that I would get well only if I ate a monkey's heart”.

Multiple choice

What does pretend mean?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Days passed. The crocodile's wife was feeling more and more eager to eat the monkey's heart. So, she thought of a plan to get the monkey there. One day the crocodile's wife pretended to be very ill. She began to shed tears as if she were in great pain. The crocodile was sad to see his wife ill. He sat by her and said, What shall I do to help you?
I am very ill, said the wife. I asked the doctor and he said that I would get well only if I ate a monkey's heart.
A monkey's heart? asked the crocodile.
Yes, said the wife, a monkey's heart. You mast get your friend's heart if you want me to get well.
How can I do that? the crocodile said. He is my only friend. I cannot think of doing him any harm.
Then you can go and live with your friend, said the crocodile's wife. You don't love your wife. You love only your friend. You want to see your wife dead. Then you will be free to be with your friend always.
The crocodile was very unhappy. He did not want to harm his friend. At the same time he could not allow his wife to die.
How can I kill my only friend? the crocodile asked again, and started shedding tears himself.
Why can't yo u kill a monkey? said his wife. Crocodiles have to kill monkeys.
The crocodile shed more tears; he could not decide what to do.
You don't love me, said the crocodile's wife. A wife cannot live without her husband's love. I have decided to end my life. When you come back today from visiting your friend, you will find me dead.
The crocodile began to think. As a husband he had to protect his wife. It was his duty. He decided to save the life of his wife. He went to see the monkey. The monkey was wondering why the crocodile was late that day and when he saw the crocodile he asked, Why, my friend, why are you so late? Did you meet with an accident on the way?
No accident, said the crocodile.  My wife and I had a quarrel. She said that I was not your friend. You have done so much for us, yet I have not invited you home. She has asked me to take you home today. She wants to meet you.
How sweet of her to ask me home, said the monkey. I would also like to meet her. But how can I go there? You live in water and I shall be drowned if I try to get to your home.
We live on the river bank, said the crocodile. I can easily take you there. You can ride on my back while I swim.
The monkey thought it was a good idea. He felt happy that he had such good friend.
The monkey and the crocodile set out for the home of the crocodile. The monkey sat on the crocodile's back and the crocodile started swimming up the river. When they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to dive. The monkey was frightened. Hey, he cried. What are you doing? I shall be drowned if you go down any further.

  1. Guess

  2. Suspect

  3. Think

  4. Feign
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To pretend is to claim or profess falsely. Therefore, 'Feign', in option (4) is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

What were the two things the crocodile had to choose between?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Days passed. The crocodile's wife was feeling more and more eager to eat the monkey's heart. So, she thought of a plan to get the monkey there. One day the crocodile's wife pretended to be very ill. She began to shed tears as if she were in great pain. The crocodile was sad to see his wife ill. He sat by her and said, What shall I do to help you?
I am very ill, said the wife. I asked the doctor and he said that I would get well only if I ate a monkey's heart.
A monkey's heart? asked the crocodile.
Yes, said the wife, a monkey's heart. You mast get your friend's heart if you want me to get well.
How can I do that? the crocodile said. He is my only friend. I cannot think of doing him any harm.
Then you can go and live with your friend, said the crocodile's wife. You don't love your wife. You love only your friend. You want to see your wife dead. Then you will be free to be with your friend always.
The crocodile was very unhappy. He did not want to harm his friend. At the same time he could not allow his wife to die.
How can I kill my only friend? the crocodile asked again, and started shedding tears himself.
Why can't yo u kill a monkey? said his wife. Crocodiles have to kill monkeys.
The crocodile shed more tears; he could not decide what to do.
You don't love me, said the crocodile's wife. A wife cannot live without her husband's love. I have decided to end my life. When you come back today from visiting your friend, you will find me dead.
The crocodile began to think. As a husband he had to protect his wife. It was his duty. He decided to save the life of his wife. He went to see the monkey. The monkey was wondering why the crocodile was late that day and when he saw the crocodile he asked, Why, my friend, why are you so late? Did you meet with an accident on the way?
No accident, said the crocodile.  My wife and I had a quarrel. She said that I was not your friend. You have done so much for us, yet I have not invited you home. She has asked me to take you home today. She wants to meet you.
How sweet of her to ask me home, said the monkey. I would also like to meet her. But how can I go there? You live in water and I shall be drowned if I try to get to your home.
We live on the river bank, said the crocodile. I can easily take you there. You can ride on my back while I swim.
The monkey thought it was a good idea. He felt happy that he had such good friend.
The monkey and the crocodile set out for the home of the crocodile. The monkey sat on the crocodile's back and the crocodile started swimming up the river. When they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to dive. The monkey was frightened. Hey, he cried. What are you doing? I shall be drowned if you go down any further.

  1. The wife and the monkey

  2. Swimming ashore and staying with his wife

  3. Killing his friend and allowing his wife to die

  4. Shedding tears and being inactive
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The options (2) and (4) are absurd as they have no mention in the passage. Options (1) and (3) seem to be correct but the passage, clearly, gives example that the choice was between killing his friend and allowing his wife to die.

Multiple choice

What did the wife accuse the crocodile of?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Days passed. The crocodile's wife was feeling more and more eager to eat the monkey's heart. So, she thought of a plan to get the monkey there. One day the crocodile's wife pretended to be very ill. She began to shed tears as if she were in great pain. The crocodile was sad to see his wife ill. He sat by her and said, What shall I do to help you?
I am very ill, said the wife. I asked the doctor and he said that I would get well only if I ate a monkey's heart.
A monkey's heart? asked the crocodile.
Yes, said the wife, a monkey's heart. You mast get your friend's heart if you want me to get well.
How can I do that? the crocodile said. He is my only friend. I cannot think of doing him any harm.
Then you can go and live with your friend, said the crocodile's wife. You don't love your wife. You love only your friend. You want to see your wife dead. Then you will be free to be with your friend always.
The crocodile was very unhappy. He did not want to harm his friend. At the same time he could not allow his wife to die.
How can I kill my only friend? the crocodile asked again, and started shedding tears himself.
Why can't yo u kill a monkey? said his wife. Crocodiles have to kill monkeys.
The crocodile shed more tears; he could not decide what to do.
You don't love me, said the crocodile's wife. A wife cannot live without her husband's love. I have decided to end my life. When you come back today from visiting your friend, you will find me dead.
The crocodile began to think. As a husband he had to protect his wife. It was his duty. He decided to save the life of his wife. He went to see the monkey. The monkey was wondering why the crocodile was late that day and when he saw the crocodile he asked, Why, my friend, why are you so late? Did you meet with an accident on the way?
No accident, said the crocodile.  My wife and I had a quarrel. She said that I was not your friend. You have done so much for us, yet I have not invited you home. She has asked me to take you home today. She wants to meet you.
How sweet of her to ask me home, said the monkey. I would also like to meet her. But how can I go there? You live in water and I shall be drowned if I try to get to your home.
We live on the river bank, said the crocodile. I can easily take you there. You can ride on my back while I swim.
The monkey thought it was a good idea. He felt happy that he had such good friend.
The monkey and the crocodile set out for the home of the crocodile. The monkey sat on the crocodile's back and the crocodile started swimming up the river. When they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to dive. The monkey was frightened. Hey, he cried. What are you doing? I shall be drowned if you go down any further.

  1. Of eating apples from the tree on which the monkey lived

  2. Of not being fond of her

  3. Wanting to kill her

  4. Wishing that she were dead
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The line “You want to see your wife dead”, tells that the wife accuses the crocodile of wishing that she were dead.

Multiple choice
Why was the crocodile sad?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the following question.

Days passed. The crocodile's wife was feeling more and more eager to eat the monkey's heart. So, she thought of a plan to get the monkey there. One day the crocodile's wife pretended to be very ill. She began to shed tears as if she were in great pain. The crocodile was sad to see his wife ill. He sat by her and said, What shall I do to help you?
I am very ill, said the wife. I asked the doctor and he said that I would get well only if I ate a monkey's heart.
A monkey's heart? asked the crocodile.
Yes, said the wife, a monkey's heart. You mast get your friend's heart if you want me to get well.
How can I do that? the crocodile said. He is my only friend. I cannot think of doing him any harm.
Then you can go and live with your friend, said the crocodile's wife. You don't love your wife. You love only your friend. You want to see your wife dead. Then you will be free to be with your friend always.
The crocodile was very unhappy. He did not want to harm his friend. At the same time he could not allow his wife to die.
How can I kill my only friend? the crocodile asked again, and started shedding tears himself.
Why can't yo u kill a monkey? said his wife. Crocodiles have to kill monkeys.
The crocodile shed more tears; he could not decide what to do.
You don't love me, said the crocodile's wife. A wife cannot live without her husband's love. I have decided to end my life. When you come back today from visiting your friend, you will find me dead.
The crocodile began to think. As a husband he had to protect his wife. It was his duty. He decided to save the life of his wife. He went to see the monkey. The monkey was wondering why the crocodile was late that day and when he saw the crocodile he asked, Why, my friend, why are you so late? Did you meet with an accident on the way?
No accident, said the crocodile.  My wife and I had a quarrel. She said that I was not your friend. You have done so much for us, yet I have not invited you home. She has asked me to take you home today. She wants to meet you.
How sweet of her to ask me home, said the monkey. I would also like to meet her. But how can I go there? You live in water and I shall be drowned if I try to get to your home.
We live on the river bank, said the crocodile. I can easily take you there. You can ride on my back while I swim.
The monkey thought it was a good idea. He felt happy that he had such good friend.
The monkey and the crocodile set out for the home of the crocodile. The monkey sat on the crocodile's back and the crocodile started swimming up the river. When they reached the middle of the river, the crocodile began to dive. The monkey was frightened. Hey, he cried. What are you doing? I shall be drowned if you go down any further.

  1. His wife was ill.

  2. His friend was ill.

  3. He did not know how to please his wife.

  4. His wife began to shed tears.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the first paragraph, there is a sentence; ”the crocodile was sad to see his wife ill”. This clearly demonstrates that he was sad for his wife.

Multiple choice

Most of the rocks are sensitive to monsoons.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the following question.

One thing, probably the most significant one, that influences the life cycle of a rock is the natural phenomenon called Erosion. In fact, most of the enchanting landscapes that we find around the world today are a boon of this natural phenomenon. But it is not a blessing always. It can cause major problems as people living in different geographical regions in large numbers, with passage of time, get used to the environment of the region being in a certain way.    Any change in the topography that influences the overall environment can pose new challenges.  However, people can do many things to increase the pace of this phenomenon or slow it down to a great extent.  A significant factor that can cause erosion is of course weathering.
 
Water currents cause lot of erosion. Some times water falls as acid rain. Then it is capable of dissolving rock structures that are sensitive to acids.  For example Marble & limestone undergo weathering when exposed to acid rain. Apart from this, when it rains very heavily, as it happens during monsoons, it can cause flooding.  During the monsoons rivers and streams flow in full swing and the rushing water can cause mud slides and even erode large river banks. The huge waves in seas and oceans, which you can watch standing on a beach, cause much erosion. The continuous action of waves on the rocks pond them and with time, cliffs will crumble. This is the reason why you will often find sand & little pebbles on beaches instead of huge pieces of rocks.  Rushing water, like what we usually find in rivers and streams, moves very fast and as it runs down mountains or strong waves on the shores of oceans, rolls large rocks along.  Strong and powerful waves on the shores of seas and oceans also roll rocks. These causes the sharp, rough and pointed edges of the rocks get knocked off and worn out in this process.  This is the reason why river rocks are so smooth & beach pebbles look as if somebody had polished them all his life.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Can't say
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that specific rocks like marble and limestone undergo weathering from acid rain, and discusses erosion during monsoons. However, it never makes or supports the general claim that 'most of the rocks' are sensitive to monsoons. We cannot verify this broad statement from the limited information provided.

Multiple choice

Crystals usually found in stores are clear.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the following question.

What are crystals? They are actually minerals that could grow in to a particular shape that they were supposed to be. The shape of a crystal is determined by various factors. We now know that our DNA determines the color of our eyes, how tall we shall get to be and what shape our bones would ultimately take. In the same way it is the chemistry of a mineral, i.e. the chemicals that a mineral is made of, that determines what shape its crystals would ultimately take. Thus it is possible to tell different minerals apart by analyzing the shape of their crystals.
 
Sometimes minerals form in limited spaces where there is very little room, so they don't acquire a proper crystalline shape. When there is just a big hunk of a mineral, we call it a massive mineral. When there is a definite shape with easily observable flat sides or layers, we call it a mineral crystal.

Most of the   crystals found on the earth were formed millions of years ago. Crystals form when rocks in liquid form inside the earth slowly cool and harden under typical conditions.   Crystals also form when liquids beneath the ground find their way into cracks and slowly deposit minerals in due course of time. It takes thousands of years for most mineral crystals to grow” into their usual shapes but a few   salts (like halite) can form so quickly that one can watch them grow at one’s own home!

Many people think that crystals as clear pretty stones that are used for jewelry. Amethyst is a commonly found quartz crystal. Crystals not have to be clear, however, those are the kinds you may usually see in jewelry stores.

 

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Can't say
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that while crystals don't have to be clear, 'those are the kinds you may usually see in jewelry stores.' This confirms that the crystals commonly found in stores (jewelry stores) are typically clear, which makes the statement true.

Multiple choice

Crystal formation is a process that always takes thousands of years.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the following question.

What are crystals? They are actually minerals that could grow in to a particular shape that they were supposed to be. The shape of a crystal is determined by various factors. We now know that our DNA determines the color of our eyes, how tall we shall get to be and what shape our bones would ultimately take. In the same way it is the chemistry of a mineral, i.e. the chemicals that a mineral is made of, that determines what shape its crystals would ultimately take. Thus it is possible to tell different minerals apart by analyzing the shape of their crystals.
 
Sometimes minerals form in limited spaces where there is very little room, so they don't acquire a proper crystalline shape. When there is just a big hunk of a mineral, we call it a massive mineral. When there is a definite shape with easily observable flat sides or layers, we call it a mineral crystal.

Most of the   crystals found on the earth were formed millions of years ago. Crystals form when rocks in liquid form inside the earth slowly cool and harden under typical conditions.   Crystals also form when liquids beneath the ground find their way into cracks and slowly deposit minerals in due course of time. It takes thousands of years for most mineral crystals to grow” into their usual shapes but a few   salts (like halite) can form so quickly that one can watch them grow at one’s own home!

Many people think that crystals as clear pretty stones that are used for jewelry. Amethyst is a commonly found quartz crystal. Crystals not have to be clear, however, those are the kinds you may usually see in jewelry stores.

 

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Can't say
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage explicitly states that while 'it takes thousands of years for most mineral crystals to grow,' there are exceptions - 'a few salts (like halite) can form so quickly that one can watch them grow at one's own home!' The word 'always' in the statement makes it false.

Multiple choice

The shape of a crystal seldom depends on its constituent chemicals.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the following question.

What are crystals? They are actually minerals that could grow in to a particular shape that they were supposed to be. The shape of a crystal is determined by various factors. We now know that our DNA determines the color of our eyes, how tall we shall get to be and what shape our bones would ultimately take. In the same way it is the chemistry of a mineral, i.e. the chemicals that a mineral is made of, that determines what shape its crystals would ultimately take. Thus it is possible to tell different minerals apart by analyzing the shape of their crystals.
 
Sometimes minerals form in limited spaces where there is very little room, so they don't acquire a proper crystalline shape. When there is just a big hunk of a mineral, we call it a massive mineral. When there is a definite shape with easily observable flat sides or layers, we call it a mineral crystal.

Most of the   crystals found on the earth were formed millions of years ago. Crystals form when rocks in liquid form inside the earth slowly cool and harden under typical conditions.   Crystals also form when liquids beneath the ground find their way into cracks and slowly deposit minerals in due course of time. It takes thousands of years for most mineral crystals to grow” into their usual shapes but a few   salts (like halite) can form so quickly that one can watch them grow at one’s own home!

Many people think that crystals as clear pretty stones that are used for jewelry. Amethyst is a commonly found quartz crystal. Crystals not have to be clear, however, those are the kinds you may usually see in jewelry stores.

 

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Can't say
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage clearly states that 'it is the chemistry of a mineral, i.e. the chemicals that a mineral is made of, that determines what shape its crystals would ultimately take.' This directly contradicts the statement that the shape 'seldom depends' on chemicals - it always depends on them.

Multiple choice

Minerals are always found in the form of crystals.

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the following question.

What are crystals? They are actually minerals that could grow in to a particular shape that they were supposed to be. The shape of a crystal is determined by various factors. We now know that our DNA determines the color of our eyes, how tall we shall get to be and what shape our bones would ultimately take. In the same way it is the chemistry of a mineral, i.e. the chemicals that a mineral is made of, that determines what shape its crystals would ultimately take. Thus it is possible to tell different minerals apart by analyzing the shape of their crystals.
 
Sometimes minerals form in limited spaces where there is very little room, so they don't acquire a proper crystalline shape. When there is just a big hunk of a mineral, we call it a massive mineral. When there is a definite shape with easily observable flat sides or layers, we call it a mineral crystal.

Most of the   crystals found on the earth were formed millions of years ago. Crystals form when rocks in liquid form inside the earth slowly cool and harden under typical conditions.   Crystals also form when liquids beneath the ground find their way into cracks and slowly deposit minerals in due course of time. It takes thousands of years for most mineral crystals to grow” into their usual shapes but a few   salts (like halite) can form so quickly that one can watch them grow at one’s own home!

Many people think that crystals as clear pretty stones that are used for jewelry. Amethyst is a commonly found quartz crystal. Crystals not have to be clear, however, those are the kinds you may usually see in jewelry stores.

 

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Can't say
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage distinguishes between two forms: 'when there is just a big hunk of a mineral, we call it a massive mineral' versus 'when there is a definite shape with easily observable flat sides or layers, we call it a mineral crystal.' This shows minerals are not always found as crystals - they can be massive minerals too.