English Questions and Answers

Directions (1-3) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

In a village in India, two parties fell out as a result of a dispute between two children over the possession of a pin. Lathis were freely used and injuries sustained on both sides.   The more we are able to control our feelings, the more we act like intelligent human beings.   Rather than merely avoid losing our temper, which is a negative procedure at best, we should strive to show a friendly understanding and a consideration for others, even when they have done things to irritate us. This does not mean being overly soft. It merely proves we are capable of disagreement without being impolite. In your home, your office, driving along the road, getting on the bus, shopping in the market, or in a hundred daily circumstances you have countless opportunities to show that we can rise above the temptation to be impatient, complaining or sarcastic.

Question-1 : We act like intelligent human beings when we ____________ .

Directions (1-3) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

In a village in India, two parties fell out as a result of a dispute between two children over the possession of a pin. Lathis were freely used and injuries sustained on both sides.   The more we are able to control our feelings, the more we act like intelligent human beings.   Rather than merely avoid losing our temper, which is a negative procedure at best, we should strive to show a friendly understanding and a consideration for others, even when they have done things to irritate us. This does not mean being overly soft. It merely proves we are capable of disagreement without being impolite. In your home, your office, driving along the road, getting on the bus, shopping in the market, or in a hundred daily circumstances you have countless opportunities to show that we can rise above the temptation to be impatient, complaining or sarcastic.

Question-2 : Two parties in India fought over ____________ .

Directions (1-3) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

In a village in India, two parties fell out as a result of a dispute between two children over the possession of a pin. Lathis were freely used and injuries sustained on both sides.   The more we are able to control our feelings, the more we act like intelligent human beings.   Rather than merely avoid losing our temper, which is a negative procedure at best, we should strive to show a friendly understanding and a consideration for others, even when they have done things to irritate us. This does not mean being overly soft. It merely proves we are capable of disagreement without being impolite. In your home, your office, driving along the road, getting on the bus, shopping in the market, or in a hundred daily circumstances you have countless opportunities to show that we can rise above the temptation to be impatient, complaining or sarcastic.

Question-3 : We should _____________ to others in order to avoid creating disputes.

Change the narration of the given sentence :  

I said to him, “You are the most trust worthy friend that I have."

Change the voice of the given sentence :  

He has raised an important question.

Select the Synonym of the given word :  

Refrain

Select the antonym of the given word:  

Majestic

Directions (8-10) : Fill in the blanks with suitable options.  

The men were asked not to _________ while the enemy advanced.

Directions (8-10) : Fill in the blanks with suitable options.  

Each person had to _________ himself a character in the musical play.

Directions (8-10) : Fill in the blanks with suitable options.  

Ravi's marraige was __________ the wishes of his parents.

Directions (11-12) : Choose the correctly spelt word.

Directions (11-12) : Choose the correctly spelt word.

Directions (13-14) : Select the one word for the given sentences.

A speech delivered without previous preparation is

Directions (13-14) : Select the one word for the given sentences.

A person difficult to please :

Directions (15-16) : Select the meaning of the given idioms/phrases.

  TURN OVER A NEW LEAF

Directions (15-16) : Select the meaning of the given idioms/phrases.

ON THIN ICE :

Directions (17-18) : Fill in the blanks with suitable options.  

If I were you, I _________ be careful with my words.

Directions (17-18) : Fill in the blanks with suitable options.  

Of the two assistants he employed last months, I find Shyam __________ hardworking.

Pick the correct sentence :

Choose the correct preposition for the blank.  

There is a bench ____________ the lamp post.