English Reading Comprehension

Directions: In question given below, each passage consists of six sentences. The first & six sentences are given in the beginning The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R & S. Find out the proper order for the four sentences.

S₁ : Paleobotany is the study of fossil plants preserved in rocks dating back it millions of years. S₆ : The fossil plants indicates the age of the rock, and also point to facts regarding climate, Temperature and topography. P : Records of the history of the world are contained in fossils. Q : Through the ages, plants have evolved from simple to more complex forms. R : First there were water plants; then land plants appeared during the Paleozoic era. S : But since the fossil remains appear locked in rock layers, they are closely related to the Geologists area of investigation. The proper sequence should be:

Directions: Fill I, II, III and IV with P, Q, R and S to make a meaningful story.

We know that sleep, rest and exercise are essential for health; walking is, in fact, the best form of the exercise. So, __I___ is very useful. It provides exercise to the body and freshness to the mind. A morning walk exercises many parts of the body-legs, arms, waist and chest. II_ improves the working of the lungs. It increases appetite and regulates digestion. As a result; we feel active __(III). The cool morning breeze _IV__. It recreates the mind and gives new energy to the body for the day's work.

P. is very refreshing Q. fresh air R. as well as fit S. a regular morning walk

According to Chankaya, ___________ is superior to beauty.

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

One day, Emperor Chandargupt said to his proficient Prime Minister Chankaya, "O that you had also been beautiful!” Chankaya answered, "Beauty is a mirage. A man is recongnised by his qualities and wisdom and not by his beauty". The Emperor asked, “Is there any example where beauty eclipses qualities?” “There are many such examples," said Chankaya, "First of all, you should lighten your mind by drinking water." Then, he advanced two glasses of water one by one towards the Emperor. The Emperor drank both the glasses of water. "Maharaja! The first glass of water was from the golden pitcher and the second glass of water was from the earthen pot. Which water did you feel was sweet and tasty?" The Emperor said, “The water from the earthen pot was cool and tasty and it gave satisfaction." The Empress present there, said smilingly, "Maharaja! The Prime Minister has answered your question by his deep Knowledge. Of what use is the golden pitcher, the water of which is distasteful? On the other hand, black earthen pot though looks ugly, has a commonwealth of qualities. Its cool water provides satisfaction. Now tell. Which one is better, beauty or quality?"

Emperor liked the water taken out from the

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

One day, Emperor Chandargupt said to his proficient Prime Minister Chankaya, "O that you had also been beautiful!” Chankaya answered, "Beauty is a mirage. A man is recongnised by his qualities and wisdom and not by his beauty". The Emperor asked, “Is there any example where beauty eclipses qualities?” “There are many such examples," said Chankaya, "First of all, you should lighten your mind by drinking water." Then, he advanced two glasses of water one by one towards the Emperor. The Emperor drank both the glasses of water. "Maharaja! The first glass of water was from the golden pitcher and the second glass of water was from the earthen pot. Which water did you feel was sweet and tasty?" The Emperor said, “The water from the earthen pot was cool and tasty and it gave satisfaction." The Empress present there, said smilingly, "Maharaja! The Prime Minister has answered your question by his deep Knowledge. Of what use is the golden pitcher, the water of which is distasteful? On the other hand, black earthen pot though looks ugly, has a commonwealth of qualities. Its cool water provides satisfaction. Now tell. Which one is better, beauty or quality?"

Chankaya gave the Emperor two glasses of water. From where was the water taken?

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

One day, Emperor Chandargupt said to his proficient Prime Minister Chankaya, "O that you had also been beautiful!” Chankaya answered, "Beauty is a mirage. A man is recongnised by his qualities and wisdom and not by his beauty". The Emperor asked, “Is there any example where beauty eclipses qualities?” “There are many such examples," said Chankaya, "First of all, you should lighten your mind by drinking water." Then, he advanced two glasses of water one by one towards the Emperor. The Emperor drank both the glasses of water. "Maharaja! The first glass of water was from the golden pitcher and the second glass of water was from the earthen pot. Which water did you feel was sweet and tasty?" The Emperor said, “The water from the earthen pot was cool and tasty and it gave satisfaction." The Empress present there, said smilingly, "Maharaja! The Prime Minister has answered your question by his deep Knowledge. Of what use is the golden pitcher, the water of which is distasteful? On the other hand, black earthen pot though looks ugly, has a commonwealth of qualities. Its cool water provides satisfaction. Now tell. Which one is better, beauty or quality?"

What did Chankaya say to the Emperor when the Emperor asked him to give an example to prove that qualities excel beauty?

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

One day, Emperor Chandargupt said to his proficient Prime Minister Chankaya, "O that you had also been beautiful!” Chankaya answered, "Beauty is a mirage. A man is recongnised by his qualities and wisdom and not by his beauty". The Emperor asked, “Is there any example where beauty eclipses qualities?” “There are many such examples," said Chankaya, "First of all, you should lighten your mind by drinking water." Then, he advanced two glasses of water one by one towards the Emperor. The Emperor drank both the glasses of water. "Maharaja! The first glass of water was from the golden pitcher and the second glass of water was from the earthen pot. Which water did you feel was sweet and tasty?" The Emperor said, “The water from the earthen pot was cool and tasty and it gave satisfaction." The Empress present there, said smilingly, "Maharaja! The Prime Minister has answered your question by his deep Knowledge. Of what use is the golden pitcher, the water of which is distasteful? On the other hand, black earthen pot though looks ugly, has a commonwealth of qualities. Its cool water provides satisfaction. Now tell. Which one is better, beauty or quality?"

What was not known among the Ozites?

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

The Emerald City is all built of beautiful marbles in which are set a profusion of emeralds, every one exquisitely cut and of very great size. There are other jewels used in the decorations inside the houses and palaces, such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, amethysts and turquoises. But in the streets and upon the outside of the buildings only emeralds appear, from which circumstance the place is named the Emerald City of Oz. It has nine thousand, six hundred and fifty-four buildings, in which lived fifty-seven thousand three hundred and eighteen people, up to the time my story opens.
All the surrounding country, extending to the borders of the desert which enclosed it upon every side, was full of pretty and comfortable farmhouses, in which resided those inhabitants of Oz who preferred country to city life.
Altogether there were more than half a million people in the land of Oz - although some of them, as you will soon learn, were not made of flesh and blood as we are--and every inhabitant of that favored country was happy and prosperous.
No disease of any sort was ever known among the Ozites and so no one ever died unless he met with an accident that prevented him from living. This happened very seldom, indeed. There were no poor people in the Land of Oz, because there was no such thing as money and all property of every sort belonged to the ruler. The people were her children and she cared for them. Each person was given freely by his neighbours, whatever he required for his use, which is as much as any one may reasonably desire. Some tilled the lands and raised great crops of grain, which was divided equally among the entire population, so that all had enough. There were many tailors and dressmakers and shoemakers and the like, who made things that any who desired them might wear. Likewise there were jewelers who made ornaments for the people, which pleased and beautified the people, and these ornaments also were free to those who asked for them. Each man and woman, no matter what he or she produced for the good of the community, was supplied by the neighbours with food and clothing and a house and furniture and ornaments and games. If by chance the supply ever ran short, more was taken from the great storehouses of the ruler, which were afterward filled up again when there was more of any article than the people needed.

All together, there were more than

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

The Emerald City is all built of beautiful marbles in which are set a profusion of emeralds, every one exquisitely cut and of very great size. There are other jewels used in the decorations inside the houses and palaces, such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, amethysts and turquoises. But in the streets and upon the outside of the buildings only emeralds appear, from which circumstance the place is named the Emerald City of Oz. It has nine thousand, six hundred and fifty-four buildings, in which lived fifty-seven thousand three hundred and eighteen people, up to the time my story opens.
All the surrounding country, extending to the borders of the desert which enclosed it upon every side, was full of pretty and comfortable farmhouses, in which resided those inhabitants of Oz who preferred country to city life.
Altogether there were more than half a million people in the land of Oz - although some of them, as you will soon learn, were not made of flesh and blood as we are--and every inhabitant of that favored country was happy and prosperous.
No disease of any sort was ever known among the Ozites and so no one ever died unless he met with an accident that prevented him from living. This happened very seldom, indeed. There were no poor people in the Land of Oz, because there was no such thing as money and all property of every sort belonged to the ruler. The people were her children and she cared for them. Each person was given freely by his neighbours, whatever he required for his use, which is as much as any one may reasonably desire. Some tilled the lands and raised great crops of grain, which was divided equally among the entire population, so that all had enough. There were many tailors and dressmakers and shoemakers and the like, who made things that any who desired them might wear. Likewise there were jewelers who made ornaments for the people, which pleased and beautified the people, and these ornaments also were free to those who asked for them. Each man and woman, no matter what he or she produced for the good of the community, was supplied by the neighbours with food and clothing and a house and furniture and ornaments and games. If by chance the supply ever ran short, more was taken from the great storehouses of the ruler, which were afterward filled up again when there was more of any article than the people needed.

The inhabitants of Oz preferred to live in

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

The Emerald City is all built of beautiful marbles in which are set a profusion of emeralds, every one exquisitely cut and of very great size. There are other jewels used in the decorations inside the houses and palaces, such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, amethysts and turquoises. But in the streets and upon the outside of the buildings only emeralds appear, from which circumstance the place is named the Emerald City of Oz. It has nine thousand, six hundred and fifty-four buildings, in which lived fifty-seven thousand three hundred and eighteen people, up to the time my story opens.
All the surrounding country, extending to the borders of the desert which enclosed it upon every side, was full of pretty and comfortable farmhouses, in which resided those inhabitants of Oz who preferred country to city life.
Altogether there were more than half a million people in the land of Oz - although some of them, as you will soon learn, were not made of flesh and blood as we are--and every inhabitant of that favored country was happy and prosperous.
No disease of any sort was ever known among the Ozites and so no one ever died unless he met with an accident that prevented him from living. This happened very seldom, indeed. There were no poor people in the Land of Oz, because there was no such thing as money and all property of every sort belonged to the ruler. The people were her children and she cared for them. Each person was given freely by his neighbours, whatever he required for his use, which is as much as any one may reasonably desire. Some tilled the lands and raised great crops of grain, which was divided equally among the entire population, so that all had enough. There were many tailors and dressmakers and shoemakers and the like, who made things that any who desired them might wear. Likewise there were jewelers who made ornaments for the people, which pleased and beautified the people, and these ornaments also were free to those who asked for them. Each man and woman, no matter what he or she produced for the good of the community, was supplied by the neighbours with food and clothing and a house and furniture and ornaments and games. If by chance the supply ever ran short, more was taken from the great storehouses of the ruler, which were afterward filled up again when there was more of any article than the people needed.

Who made the ornaments?

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

The Emerald City is all built of beautiful marbles in which are set a profusion of emeralds, every one exquisitely cut and of very great size. There are other jewels used in the decorations inside the houses and palaces, such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, amethysts and turquoises. But in the streets and upon the outside of the buildings only emeralds appear, from which circumstance the place is named the Emerald City of Oz. It has nine thousand, six hundred and fifty-four buildings, in which lived fifty-seven thousand three hundred and eighteen people, up to the time my story opens.
All the surrounding country, extending to the borders of the desert which enclosed it upon every side, was full of pretty and comfortable farmhouses, in which resided those inhabitants of Oz who preferred country to city life.
Altogether there were more than half a million people in the land of Oz - although some of them, as you will soon learn, were not made of flesh and blood as we are--and every inhabitant of that favored country was happy and prosperous.
No disease of any sort was ever known among the Ozites and so no one ever died unless he met with an accident that prevented him from living. This happened very seldom, indeed. There were no poor people in the Land of Oz, because there was no such thing as money and all property of every sort belonged to the ruler. The people were her children and she cared for them. Each person was given freely by his neighbours, whatever he required for his use, which is as much as any one may reasonably desire. Some tilled the lands and raised great crops of grain, which was divided equally among the entire population, so that all had enough. There were many tailors and dressmakers and shoemakers and the like, who made things that any who desired them might wear. Likewise there were jewelers who made ornaments for the people, which pleased and beautified the people, and these ornaments also were free to those who asked for them. Each man and woman, no matter what he or she produced for the good of the community, was supplied by the neighbours with food and clothing and a house and furniture and ornaments and games. If by chance the supply ever ran short, more was taken from the great storehouses of the ruler, which were afterward filled up again when there was more of any article than the people needed.

In case of shortages, the supply was provided by the

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

The Emerald City is all built of beautiful marbles in which are set a profusion of emeralds, every one exquisitely cut and of very great size. There are other jewels used in the decorations inside the houses and palaces, such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, amethysts and turquoises. But in the streets and upon the outside of the buildings only emeralds appear, from which circumstance the place is named the Emerald City of Oz. It has nine thousand, six hundred and fifty-four buildings, in which lived fifty-seven thousand three hundred and eighteen people, up to the time my story opens.
All the surrounding country, extending to the borders of the desert which enclosed it upon every side, was full of pretty and comfortable farmhouses, in which resided those inhabitants of Oz who preferred country to city life.
Altogether there were more than half a million people in the land of Oz - although some of them, as you will soon learn, were not made of flesh and blood as we are--and every inhabitant of that favored country was happy and prosperous.
No disease of any sort was ever known among the Ozites and so no one ever died unless he met with an accident that prevented him from living. This happened very seldom, indeed. There were no poor people in the Land of Oz, because there was no such thing as money and all property of every sort belonged to the ruler. The people were her children and she cared for them. Each person was given freely by his neighbours, whatever he required for his use, which is as much as any one may reasonably desire. Some tilled the lands and raised great crops of grain, which was divided equally among the entire population, so that all had enough. There were many tailors and dressmakers and shoemakers and the like, who made things that any who desired them might wear. Likewise there were jewelers who made ornaments for the people, which pleased and beautified the people, and these ornaments also were free to those who asked for them. Each man and woman, no matter what he or she produced for the good of the community, was supplied by the neighbours with food and clothing and a house and furniture and ornaments and games. If by chance the supply ever ran short, more was taken from the great storehouses of the ruler, which were afterward filled up again when there was more of any article than the people needed.

Which of the following words in the passage is similar in meaning to the word 'flourishing'?

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

The Emerald City is all built of beautiful marbles in which are set a profusion of emeralds, every one exquisitely cut and of very great size. There are other jewels used in the decorations inside the houses and palaces, such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, amethysts and turquoises. But in the streets and upon the outside of the buildings only emeralds appear, from which circumstance the place is named the Emerald City of Oz. It has nine thousand, six hundred and fifty-four buildings, in which lived fifty-seven thousand three hundred and eighteen people, up to the time my story opens.
All the surrounding country, extending to the borders of the desert which enclosed it upon every side, was full of pretty and comfortable farmhouses, in which resided those inhabitants of Oz who preferred country to city life.
Altogether there were more than half a million people in the land of Oz - although some of them, as you will soon learn, were not made of flesh and blood as we are--and every inhabitant of that favored country was happy and prosperous.
No disease of any sort was ever known among the Ozites and so no one ever died unless he met with an accident that prevented him from living. This happened very seldom, indeed. There were no poor people in the Land of Oz, because there was no such thing as money and all property of every sort belonged to the ruler. The people were her children and she cared for them. Each person was given freely by his neighbours, whatever he required for his use, which is as much as any one may reasonably desire. Some tilled the lands and raised great crops of grain, which was divided equally among the entire population, so that all had enough. There were many tailors and dressmakers and shoemakers and the like, who made things that any who desired them might wear. Likewise there were jewelers who made ornaments for the people, which pleased and beautified the people, and these ornaments also were free to those who asked for them. Each man and woman, no matter what he or she produced for the good of the community, was supplied by the neighbours with food and clothing and a house and furniture and ornaments and games. If by chance the supply ever ran short, more was taken from the great storehouses of the ruler, which were afterward filled up again when there was more of any article than the people needed.

Which of the following jewels were used for decorations inside the houses and palaces?

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

The Emerald City is all built of beautiful marbles in which are set a profusion of emeralds, every one exquisitely cut and of very great size. There are other jewels used in the decorations inside the houses and palaces, such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, amethysts and turquoises. But in the streets and upon the outside of the buildings only emeralds appear, from which circumstance the place is named the Emerald City of Oz. It has nine thousand, six hundred and fifty-four buildings, in which lived fifty-seven thousand three hundred and eighteen people, up to the time my story opens.
All the surrounding country, extending to the borders of the desert which enclosed it upon every side, was full of pretty and comfortable farmhouses, in which resided those inhabitants of Oz who preferred country to city life.
Altogether there were more than half a million people in the land of Oz - although some of them, as you will soon learn, were not made of flesh and blood as we are--and every inhabitant of that favored country was happy and prosperous.
No disease of any sort was ever known among the Ozites and so no one ever died unless he met with an accident that prevented him from living. This happened very seldom, indeed. There were no poor people in the Land of Oz, because there was no such thing as money and all property of every sort belonged to the ruler. The people were her children and she cared for them. Each person was given freely by his neighbours, whatever he required for his use, which is as much as any one may reasonably desire. Some tilled the lands and raised great crops of grain, which was divided equally among the entire population, so that all had enough. There were many tailors and dressmakers and shoemakers and the like, who made things that any who desired them might wear. Likewise there were jewelers who made ornaments for the people, which pleased and beautified the people, and these ornaments also were free to those who asked for them. Each man and woman, no matter what he or she produced for the good of the community, was supplied by the neighbours with food and clothing and a house and furniture and ornaments and games. If by chance the supply ever ran short, more was taken from the great storehouses of the ruler, which were afterward filled up again when there was more of any article than the people needed.

The surroundings were full of pretty and comfortable

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

The Emerald City is all built of beautiful marbles in which are set a profusion of emeralds, every one exquisitely cut and of very great size. There are other jewels used in the decorations inside the houses and palaces, such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, amethysts and turquoises. But in the streets and upon the outside of the buildings only emeralds appear, from which circumstance the place is named the Emerald City of Oz. It has nine thousand, six hundred and fifty-four buildings, in which lived fifty-seven thousand three hundred and eighteen people, up to the time my story opens.
All the surrounding country, extending to the borders of the desert which enclosed it upon every side, was full of pretty and comfortable farmhouses, in which resided those inhabitants of Oz who preferred country to city life.
Altogether there were more than half a million people in the land of Oz - although some of them, as you will soon learn, were not made of flesh and blood as we are--and every inhabitant of that favored country was happy and prosperous.
No disease of any sort was ever known among the Ozites and so no one ever died unless he met with an accident that prevented him from living. This happened very seldom, indeed. There were no poor people in the Land of Oz, because there was no such thing as money and all property of every sort belonged to the ruler. The people were her children and she cared for them. Each person was given freely by his neighbours, whatever he required for his use, which is as much as any one may reasonably desire. Some tilled the lands and raised great crops of grain, which was divided equally among the entire population, so that all had enough. There were many tailors and dressmakers and shoemakers and the like, who made things that any who desired them might wear. Likewise there were jewelers who made ornaments for the people, which pleased and beautified the people, and these ornaments also were free to those who asked for them. Each man and woman, no matter what he or she produced for the good of the community, was supplied by the neighbours with food and clothing and a house and furniture and ornaments and games. If by chance the supply ever ran short, more was taken from the great storehouses of the ruler, which were afterward filled up again when there was more of any article than the people needed.

It is assumed that dolphins communicate

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

Dolphins