Read the following passage carefully: 5
This is a great lesson for all of us to learn, that in all matters the two extremes are alike. The extreme positive and the extreme negative are always similar. When the vibrations of light are too slow we do not see them, nor do we see them when they are too rapid. So with sound; when very low in pitch we do not hear it, when very high we do not hear it either. Of like nature is the difference between resistance and non-resistance. One man does not resist because he is weak, lazy and cannot; because he will not; the other man knows that he can strike an irresistible blow if he likes; yet he not only does not strike, but blesses his enemies. The one who from weakness resists not commits a sin, and as such cannot receive any benefit from the non-resistance, while the other would commit a sin by offering resistance. —Swami Vivekananda.
Answer the following questions by selecting most appropriate option from the ones given below: (1×5 = 5)
Q1: “… in all matters two extremes are alike”, means:
(a) Powerful men always gain success
(b) All human beings are of same characters
(c) Boys and girls are equally talented
(d) The extreme positive and the extreme negative are alike
Ans-d
Q2: When the sound is in low pitch:
(a) we fail to hear it
(b) we can hear it easily
(c) it pleases us
(d) we feel dizzy
Ans-a
Q3: Too rapid vibrations of light:
(a) can be easily seen
(b) cannot be seen
(c) should be enjoyed
(d) both (b) and (c) are correct
Ans-b
Q4: The one who resists is different from a man who does not resist, because of his:
(a) nature (b) weakness (c) strength (d) laziness
Ans-b
Q5: The word ‘irresistible’ mean:
(a) tied so closely that it cannot be separated
(b) so strong that it cannot be stopped
(c) that cannot be changed back
(d) so valuable that it cannot be replaced
Ans-b
Tick (✓) the correct answer
Q6: Who is the author of the poem" hard luck"
(a) Ogden Nash (b) Taylor swift (c) Edgar Albert Guest (d) None
Ans-c
Q7: what is the thing that whining will not Brush away?
(a)dust (b) leaves (c) enemies (d) clouds
Ans-d
Q8: the poet says that your life is not sadder than your:
(a) neighbour's(b) enemy's (c) friend's (d)none
Ans-a
Q9: All the children of India have equal rights privileges and
(a)power (b) obligation (c) liberties (d)star
Ans-b
Q10. The famous speech 'Tryst with destiny destiny' was delivered by
(a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Jawahar Lal Nehru (c) Subhash Chandra (d) Sardar Patel
Ans-b
Q11. we have to build the noble ........of free India where all her children may dwell
(a)fort (b) palace (c) mansion (d)past
Ans-c
Q12. During winter, Soapy wanted to go:
(a) away on a trip (b) to prison (c)to Naples (d) to park
Ans-b
Q13 . Soapy did not want to go to prison in the end because:
(a) the prison was too far away .
(b) he wanted to lead a new life.
(c) prison life did not suit him.
(d) he was too tired.
Ans-b
Q14. What is the meaning of idiom ' Being at sea'
(a) stop believing
(b) loose respect
(c) unable to understand a thing
(d) very busy
Ans-c
Q15.What is the meaning of idiom 'To loose heart'
(a) stop believing
(b) loose respect
(c) unable to understand a thing
(d) very busy
Ans-a
Q16. Choose the word having meaning similar to 'Destiny'
(a) fixed (b) search (c)fate (d)date
Ans-c
Q17. Choose the word having meaning opposite to 'foes'
(a) enemy (b) enemies (c) friend (d) friends
Ans-d
Q18 Choose adjective
(a) slowly (b) well (c) pretty (d)tree
Ans-c
Q19. When Soapy turned good,he was sentenced to Blackwell's island
(a) false (b) true (c) can't say
Ans-b
Q20. Nehru said in his speech that now that we are free, our future is one of ease or resting
(a) false (b) true (c) can't say
Ans-a
Fill in the blanks with suitable words
Q21. Adil goes to play cricket..... with his friends.
(a) quite good
(b) every weekend
(c)last Saturday
Ans-b
Q22.I don't need your help.I can manage.....
(a) by myself (b) by himself (c) on bicycle
Ans-a
Q23.My teacher asked me where.....my book.
(a) am (b) are (c) was (d) were
Ans-c
Q24. You should always praise and thank God....... you eat your food.
(a) after (b) before (c) since (d) although
Ans-b
Q25. I have been working..... five days.
(a) for (b) since (c) that (d) so
Ans-a
