English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-4) : Read the following passage carefully and answer each of the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
We started pitching the highest camp that has ever been made. Everything took five times as long as it would have taken in a place where there was enough air to breathe, but at last got the tent up and when we crawled in, it was not too bad. There was only a light wind and inside it was not too cold for us to take off our gloves. At night most climbers take off their boots, but I preferred to keep them on. Hillary on the other hand, took his off and led them next to his sleeping bag.
Question-1 : In this passage, 'We' refers to-
the author and his friends
the author and his friend
the author and his wife
None of the above
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-4) : Read the following passage carefully and answer each of the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
We started pitching the highest camp that has ever been made. Everything took five times as long as it would have taken in a place where there was enough air to breathe, but at last got the tent up and when we crawled in, it was not too bad. There was only a light wind and inside it was not too cold for us to take off our gloves. At night most climbers take off their boots, but I preferred to keep them on. Hillary on the other hand, took his off and led them next to his sleeping bag.
Question-2 : The narrator of the story is-
an airline pilot
a mountaineer
a traveller
a tourist
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-4) : Read the following passage carefully and answer each of the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
We started pitching the highest camp that has ever been made. Everything took five times as long as it would have taken in a place where there was enough air to breathe, but at last got the tent up and when we crawled in, it was not too bad. There was only a light wind and inside it was not too cold for us to take off our gloves. At night most climbers take off their boots, but I preferred to keep them on. Hillary on the other hand, took his off and led them next to his sleeping bag.
Question-3 : They took a long time to finish the work because-
they were very tired
it was very cold
there was not enough air to breathe
it was very dark
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-4) : Read the following passage carefully and answer each of the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
We started pitching the highest camp that has ever been made. Everything took five times as long as it would have taken in a place where there was enough air to breathe, but at last got the tent up and when we crawled in, it was not too bad. There was only a light wind and inside it was not too cold for us to take off our gloves. At night most climbers take off their boots, but I preferred to keep them on. Hillary on the other hand, took his off and led them next to his sleeping bag.
Question-4 : They crawled into the tent because-
they must have been too tired to work
the entrance to the tent must have been low
they had heavy load on their back
they wanted to hide from enemies
English » Direct Indirect Speech
Change the Narration-
She said, 'Bring the book for me please'.
She ordered to bring the book for her please
She requested him to bring the book to him
She requested him to bring the book for her
None of these
English » Para jumbles
In the following question a sentence is divided into six parts (1), (P), (Q), (R), (S) and (6). The order of (1) and (6) is correct but (P), (Q), (R), (S) is jumbled up. Find the correct order-
(1) Within a decade
(P) and Indians started learning
(Q) palpably and awareness about the
(R) a generation of young Americans
(S) Kathak and Bharat natyam and one began to feel
(6) cultural legacy of India
PQRS
RPSQ
QSPR
QPSR
English » Idioms and Phrases
‘ Take bull by horns’ means-
To meet the danger boldly
Pass away or die
To defend someone
To decide the matter
English » Synonyms
Directions (8-9) : Choose appropriate Synonyms for the given words.
Embrace
Neglect
Reject
Shun
Hug
English » Synonyms
Directions (8-9) : Choose appropriate Synonyms for the given words.
Fidelity
Treachery
Loyalty
Delighted
Refined
English » Antonyms
Directions (10-11) : Choose appropriate Antonyms for the given words.
Saucy
Impudent
Scarce
Modest
Lavish
English » Antonyms
Directions (10-11) : Choose appropriate Antonyms for the given words.
Wilt
Smothen
Revive
Perish
Deteriorate
English » Spellings
Spot the mis-spelt word-
Deterimental
Upbringing
Impetuosity
Condemning
English » One Word Substitution
Give one word for the following expression-
One who doesnot care for art and literature.
Abattoir
Philistine
Betenoir
Deterred
English » Fill in the blanks
Directions (14-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below.
The percentage of success _________ low.
was
were
have
has
English » Fill in the blanks
Directions (14-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below.
Ram is ________ more handsome of his two brothers.
a
an
the
No Article
English » Fill in the blanks
Directions (14-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below.
If you come here ________ I will teach you.
than
then
that
yet
English » Fill in the blanks
Directions (14-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below.
No sooner does he arrive ________ he begins to work.
than
then
that
but also
English » Fill in the blanks
Directions (14-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below.
Place for housing aeroplanes is called _________ .
Gymnasium
Reservoir
Hanger
Burrow
English » Fill in the blanks
Directions (14-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below.
They amused themselves _______ playing video games.
on
at
for
with
English » Fill in the blanks
Directions (14-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below.
You will have to answer _________ your misdeeds.
at
for
with
on