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Reading Comprehension

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Reading Comprehension Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'largely' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The economic development of every state largely (1) depends on how its energy requirements are satisfide (2). Not a single branch (3) of modern material production can do (4) without energy. Fuel and power are crucial (5) for overall scientific and technological progress. As a matter of fact, per capita (6) fuel–and–energy consumption (in particular, that of electric power) is one of the basic indicators (7) of this progress. Such key (8) areas as electrification, mechanisation and automation require an increasing amount of electric power.

  1. timely

  2. hugely

  3. surely

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

'Largely' here means in a major way. Therefore, (4) mainly which is similar in meaning is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'indicators' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.
The economic development of every state largely (1) depends on how its energy requirements are satisfide (2). Not a single branch (3) of modern material production can do (4) without energy. Fuel and power are crucial (5) for overall scientific and technological progress. As a matter of fact, per capita (6) fuel–and–energy consumption (in particular, that of electric power) is one of the basic indicators (7) of this progress. Such key (8) areas as electrification, mechanisation and automation require an increasing amount of electric power.

  1. obstacles

  2. markers

  3. needles

  4. reasons
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Indicators' means markers as they mark the progress.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'toward' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

When the moon in its juornie (1) around the earth, passes directly between the earth and the sun, it casts (2) its shadow on the surface of the earth, and an eclipse of the sun takes place. An eclipse of the sun occurs only when the moon is new, for then (3) the moon is on that side of the earth facing toward (4) the sun. Then why isn’t there are eclipse of the sun every time there’s a new moon? The reason (5) is that the path of the moon around the earth does not lie directly (6) in line with the orbit of the earth about the sun. In its 29–day trip around (7) the earth, the moon passes sometimes above and sometimes below the path (8) of the earth.

  1. near

  2. on road to

  3. in the direction of

  4. just before
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Towards' is used here to tell about the direction in which the earth is facing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'around' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

When the moon in its juornie (1) around the earth, passes directly between the earth and the sun, it casts (2) its shadow on the surface of the earth, and an eclipse of the sun takes place. An eclipse of the sun occurs only when the moon is new, for then (3) the moon is on that side of the earth facing toward (4) the sun. Then why isn’t there are eclipse of the sun every time there’s a new moon? The reason (5) is that the path of the moon around the earth does not lie directly (6) in line with the orbit of the earth about the sun. In its 29–day trip around (7) the earth, the moon passes sometimes above and sometimes below the path (8) of the earth.

  1. toward

  2. ahead

  3. about

  4. under
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The moon makes a 29-day trip about the earth.

Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 18?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.
Lightning and thunder _____ (17) _____ among the first things about nature that mystified and frightened primitive man.
To understand what lightning and thunder actually are, we _____ (18) ______ recall a fact we know about electricity. We know that things become electrically charged – either positively or negatively.
A positive charge has a great attraction for a negative one. As the charges become greater, this attraction becomes ______ (19) _______.
Whatever resistance holds them apart, such as air, glass or other insulating substance, is _____ (20) _____ or “broken down.”

  1. try

  2. can be

  3. must

  4. might
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To understand about lightning and thunder, it is imperative to recall, therefore, 'must' is the correct option.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'path' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

When the moon in its juornie (1) around the earth, passes directly between the earth and the sun, it casts (2) its shadow on the surface of the earth, and an eclipse of the sun takes place. An eclipse of the sun occurs only when the moon is new, for then (3) the moon is on that side of the earth facing toward (4) the sun. Then why isn’t there are eclipse of the sun every time there’s a new moon? The reason (5) is that the path of the moon around the earth does not lie directly (6) in line with the orbit of the earth about the sun. In its 29–day trip around (7) the earth, the moon passes sometimes above and sometimes below the path (8) of the earth.

  1. lane

  2. side

  3. course

  4. face
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Path' here means the route or the course of the earth.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace ‘casts’ as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

When the moon in its juornie (1) around the earth, passes directly between the earth and the sun, it casts (2) its shadow on the surface of the earth, and an eclipse of the sun takes place. An eclipse of the sun occurs only when the moon is new, for then (3) the moon is on that side of the earth facing toward (4) the sun. Then why isn’t there are eclipse of the sun every time there’s a new moon? The reason (5) is that the path of the moon around the earth does not lie directly (6) in line with the orbit of the earth about the sun. In its 29–day trip around (7) the earth, the moon passes sometimes above and sometimes below the path (8) of the earth.

  1. radiates

  2. shines

  3. spreads

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

We are talking about the sun eclipse, when the moon comes between the sun and the earth and its shadow is visible..... So, the moon throws its shadow on the surface of earth. The other options do not fit in with the flow of the passage.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'directly' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

When the moon in its juornie (1) around the earth, passes directly between the earth and the sun, it casts (2) its shadow on the surface of the earth, and an eclipse of the sun takes place. An eclipse of the sun occurs only when the moon is new, for then (3) the moon is on that side of the earth facing toward (4) the sun. Then why isn’t there are eclipse of the sun every time there’s a new moon? The reason (5) is that the path of the moon around the earth does not lie directly (6) in line with the orbit of the earth about the sun. In its 29–day trip around (7) the earth, the moon passes sometimes above and sometimes below the path (8) of the earth.

  1. openly

  2. straight

  3. ahead

  4. frankly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Here directly means straight in line with the orbit of earth about the sun.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'reason' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

When the moon in its juornie (1) around the earth, passes directly between the earth and the sun, it casts (2) its shadow on the surface of the earth, and an eclipse of the sun takes place. An eclipse of the sun occurs only when the moon is new, for then (3) the moon is on that side of the earth facing toward (4) the sun. Then why isn’t there are eclipse of the sun every time there’s a new moon? The reason (5) is that the path of the moon around the earth does not lie directly (6) in line with the orbit of the earth about the sun. In its 29–day trip around (7) the earth, the moon passes sometimes above and sometimes below the path (8) of the earth.

  1. answer

  2. ground

  3. condition

  4. factor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The previous sentence is a question. In the next sentence, answer is being to it. Therefore, (1) is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the correct spelling of 'juornie'?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

When the moon in its juornie (1) around the earth, passes directly between the earth and the sun, it casts (2) its shadow on the surface of the earth, and an eclipse of the sun takes place. An eclipse of the sun occurs only when the moon is new, for then (3) the moon is on that side of the earth facing toward (4) the sun. Then why isn’t there are eclipse of the sun every time there’s a new moon? The reason (5) is that the path of the moon around the earth does not lie directly (6) in line with the orbit of the earth about the sun. In its 29–day trip around (7) the earth, the moon passes sometimes above and sometimes below the path (8) of the earth.

  1. jurney

  2. journey

  3. journie

  4. jorney
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

he correct spellings are 'journey'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'for then' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

When the moon in its juornie (1) around the earth, passes directly between the earth and the sun, it casts (2) its shadow on the surface of the earth, and an eclipse of the sun takes place. An eclipse of the sun occurs only when the moon is new, for then (3) the moon is on that side of the earth facing toward (4) the sun. Then why isn’t there are eclipse of the sun every time there’s a new moon? The reason (5) is that the path of the moon around the earth does not lie directly (6) in line with the orbit of the earth about the sun. In its 29–day trip around (7) the earth, the moon passes sometimes above and sometimes below the path (8) of the earth.

  1. because

  2. also with

  3. as a result of

  4. actually
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Here 'for then' is used to explain the reason of something. Therefore, because can be used to replace it.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'Of course' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Listening is a good habit. It means to be pashent (1) and silent when others are speaking. It means paying (2) proper attention when others speak. By listening, you learn. You learn about things. You learn about the speaker's purpose (3). You also learn about the speaker's nature. A good listener is popular, for (4) people love to talk. However, it is crazy (5) to talk, if there is nobody to listen. So, people love a good listener. Of course (6), if everybody spoke at the same time, then none would be able to follow another. That would make friendships impossible. It would also make social (7) life impossible. That is why (8), we listen when others speak, and others listen when we speak.

  1. Because

  2. No doubt

  3. Interestingly

  4. Evidently
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Of course is here used to tell an obvious thing. Therefore, 'no doubt' will be used.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'social' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Listening is a good habit. It means to be pashent (1) and silent when others are speaking. It means paying (2) proper attention when others speak. By listening, you learn. You learn about things. You learn about the speaker's purpose (3). You also learn about the speaker's nature. A good listener is popular, for (4) people love to talk. However, it is crazy (5) to talk, if there is nobody to listen. So, people love a good listener. Of course (6), if everybody spoke at the same time, then none would be able to follow another. That would make friendships impossible. It would also make social (7) life impossible. That is why (8), we listen when others speak, and others listen when we speak.

  1. common

  2. public

  3. working

  4. private
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Social means dealing with people. Therefore, 'public' is the right answer in this case.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'That is why' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Listening is a good habit. It means to be pashent (1) and silent when others are speaking. It means paying (2) proper attention when others speak. By listening, you learn. You learn about things. You learn about the speaker's purpose (3). You also learn about the speaker's nature. A good listener is popular, for (4) people love to talk. However, it is crazy (5) to talk, if there is nobody to listen. So, people love a good listener. Of course (6), if everybody spoke at the same time, then none would be able to follow another. That would make friendships impossible. It would also make social (7) life impossible. That is why (8), we listen when others speak, and others listen when we speak.

  1. Because

  2. Meanwhile

  3. Therefore

  4. Foremost
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Here therefore, is used to indicate consequently which also means therefore. Hence 'therefore' is the correct answer here.

Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'crazy' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Listening is a good habit. It means to be pashent (1) and silent when others are speaking. It means paying (2) proper attention when others speak. By listening, you learn. You learn about things. You learn about the speaker's purpose (3). You also learn about the speaker's nature. A good listener is popular, for (4) people love to talk. However, it is crazy (5) to talk, if there is nobody to listen. So, people love a good listener. Of course (6), if everybody spoke at the same time, then none would be able to follow another. That would make friendships impossible. It would also make social (7) life impossible. That is why (8), we listen when others speak, and others listen when we speak.

  1. unusual

  2. chaotic

  3. foolish

  4. indifferent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Here crazy is being used to refer to something stupid, therefore, foolish is the correct answer here.