English Questions and Answers

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.  

To sum up the whole, we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a God. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be a man. The aim of Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above the vulgar wants. The aim of Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow; he aimed at the stars; and therefore, though there was no want of strength of skill, the shot was thrown away. His arrow was indeed followed by a track of dazzling radiance; but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on earth and hit it in the white. The philosophy for Plato began with words and ended in words, noble words indeed, words such as were to be expected from the finest of human intellects exercising boundless dominion over the finest of languages.

Question: 1 - The above passage presents Platonic philosophy as:

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.  

To sum up the whole, we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a God. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be a man. The aim of Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above the vulgar wants. The aim of Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow; he aimed at the stars; and therefore, though there was no want of strength of skill, the shot was thrown away. His arrow was indeed followed by a track of dazzling radiance; but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on earth and hit it in the white. The philosophy for Plato began with words and ended in words, noble words indeed, words such as were to be expected from the finest of human intellects exercising boundless dominion over the finest of languages.

Question: 2 - The author in the above passage:

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.  

To sum up the whole, we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a God. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be a man. The aim of Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above the vulgar wants. The aim of Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow; he aimed at the stars; and therefore, though there was no want of strength of skill, the shot was thrown away. His arrow was indeed followed by a track of dazzling radiance; but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on earth and hit it in the white. The philosophy for Plato began with words and ended in words, noble words indeed, words such as were to be expected from the finest of human intellects exercising boundless dominion over the finest of languages.

Question: 3 - Which one of the following best reflects the underlying tone of the passage? 

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.  

To sum up the whole, we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a God. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be a man. The aim of Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above the vulgar wants. The aim of Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow; he aimed at the stars; and therefore, though there was no want of strength of skill, the shot was thrown away. His arrow was indeed followed by a track of dazzling radiance; but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on earth and hit it in the white. The philosophy for Plato began with words and ended in words, noble words indeed, words such as were to be expected from the finest of human intellects exercising boundless dominion over the finest of languages.

Question: 4 - Which of the following words in the passage confirm the exalted notions of man according to Plato?

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.  

To sum up the whole, we should say that the aim of the Platonic philosophy was to exalt man into a God. The aim of the Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what he requires while he continues to be a man. The aim of Platonic philosophy was to raise us far above the vulgar wants. The aim of Baconian philosophy was to supply our vulgar wants. The former aim was noble; but the latter was attainable. Plato drew a good bow; he aimed at the stars; and therefore, though there was no want of strength of skill, the shot was thrown away. His arrow was indeed followed by a track of dazzling radiance; but it struck nothing. Bacon fixed his eye on a mark which was placed on earth and hit it in the white. The philosophy for Plato began with words and ended in words, noble words indeed, words such as were to be expected from the finest of human intellects exercising boundless dominion over the finest of languages.

Question: 5 -  The reference to a bow and an arrow in the passage:

Choose Synonym of the word 'Fatal'—

Pick out the Noun form of 'Curious'—

Choose one word for the following—  

One who acts against religion 

Change the Narration of the following—  

He said to me, "Why do you go today?" 

Choose Antonym of the word 'Nervous'—

Choose the correctly spelt word—

Spot the error which may be in one part of the sentence (1) or (2) or (3). If there is no error, the answer is (4) i.e. No Error.  

His grandfather seldom (1)/ ever wants (2)/ to face the truth.(3)/No error(4) 

Spot the error which may be in one part of the sentence (1) or (2) or (3). If there is no error, the answer is (4) i.e. No Error.  

All my sister in laws (1)/ had been married (2)/ three years ago.(3)/No error(4)

'de jure' means—

Change the Voice of the following—  

Nobody can change destiny 

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I am sure my classmates will ________ my statement.

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The summons _______ served on him. 

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 I gave him two ________ .

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My spectacles ________ very costly.

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I did not see any other person ______ your brother.