English Questions and Answers

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

Smartphones are very common today. But over use of the gadget causes eye problems like aching eyes, blurred vision, dry eyes from inadequate blinking, and headache from prolonged use.    If the user is already wearing spectacles or contact lenses, the problems tend to be worse since the eyes have to compensate for the optical aids apart from the strain. All this is due to the fact that most users tend to bring the phone close to the eye.   Texting and browsing the web on smartphones is the accepted norm and those who have multiple messages need to be on the phone for a prolonged period of time thus straining the eye still further.   Another hassle is using a smartphone while travelling. The jolts and shakes of travel-whether by car, bus or train-also increase the stress.

Question-1 : Over-use of smartphones affects, apart from eyes,

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

Smartphones are very common today. But over use of the gadget causes eye problems like aching eyes, blurred vision, dry eyes from inadequate blinking, and headache from prolonged use.    If the user is already wearing spectacles or contact lenses, the problems tend to be worse since the eyes have to compensate for the optical aids apart from the strain. All this is due to the fact that most users tend to bring the phone close to the eye.   Texting and browsing the web on smartphones is the accepted norm and those who have multiple messages need to be on the phone for a prolonged period of time thus straining the eye still further.   Another hassle is using a smartphone while travelling. The jolts and shakes of travel-whether by car, bus or train-also increase the stress.

Question-2 : Why do contact lenses compound the problem?

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

Smartphones are very common today. But over use of the gadget causes eye problems like aching eyes, blurred vision, dry eyes from inadequate blinking, and headache from prolonged use.    If the user is already wearing spectacles or contact lenses, the problems tend to be worse since the eyes have to compensate for the optical aids apart from the strain. All this is due to the fact that most users tend to bring the phone close to the eye.   Texting and browsing the web on smartphones is the accepted norm and those who have multiple messages need to be on the phone for a prolonged period of time thus straining the eye still further.   Another hassle is using a smartphone while travelling. The jolts and shakes of travel-whether by car, bus or train-also increase the stress.

Question-3 : Why do overuse of a visual gadget affect our eyes? 

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

Smartphones are very common today. But over use of the gadget causes eye problems like aching eyes, blurred vision, dry eyes from inadequate blinking, and headache from prolonged use.    If the user is already wearing spectacles or contact lenses, the problems tend to be worse since the eyes have to compensate for the optical aids apart from the strain. All this is due to the fact that most users tend to bring the phone close to the eye.   Texting and browsing the web on smartphones is the accepted norm and those who have multiple messages need to be on the phone for a prolonged period of time thus straining the eye still further.   Another hassle is using a smartphone while travelling. The jolts and shakes of travel-whether by car, bus or train-also increase the stress.

Question-4 : The jolts and shakes of travel-

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

Smartphones are very common today. But over use of the gadget causes eye problems like aching eyes, blurred vision, dry eyes from inadequate blinking, and headache from prolonged use.    If the user is already wearing spectacles or contact lenses, the problems tend to be worse since the eyes have to compensate for the optical aids apart from the strain. All this is due to the fact that most users tend to bring the phone close to the eye.   Texting and browsing the web on smartphones is the accepted norm and those who have multiple messages need to be on the phone for a prolonged period of time thus straining the eye still further.   Another hassle is using a smartphone while travelling. The jolts and shakes of travel-whether by car, bus or train-also increase the stress.

Question-5 : What is an accepted norm, as used in the passage? 

Spot the mis-spelt word

‘By the rule of thumb’ means- 

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

Look, she stands (1)/ in the shade of (2)/ a tree. (3)/ No error (4)

Change the Narration of the following-

Ram said, "What a fall!"

Change the Voice

She gave me a pen 

Synonym of ‘Negligence’ is-

Antonym of ‘Boast’ is- 

Plural of ‘Chief’ is _______.

Adjective of 'Climate' is ________.

Past Tense of 'Shrink' is _______.

Give one word for the following-

A play with a sad ending 

Directions (17-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-

________ he a prince!

Directions (17-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-

I do not like this sort of ________ man. 

Directions (17-20) : Fill in the blanks with the words given below-

I am not bad ________ tennis.

He gave me _________ ideas he had.