Reading Comprehension - 2 (SAT)
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| Created by: Vijay Palan | |
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What is the general idea around which passage 2 revolves?
Answer the question based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Wood was initially the sole heat energy provider. Later coal
energized the western industry and finally came fuels like
petroleum and natural gas to ignite the industrial sector. The
triggered demand of energy has been due to boom in
(5) modern luxuries like kitchen gadgets, air conditioners, heat
pumps and the futuristic electric cars. So, to execute
uninterrupted supply of energy, many coal fired and nuclear
power plants have been set up. Even electric generators work
with turbines to give hydroelectricity. Today electricity stands
(10) distinctively as the most predominant energy provider. The
oiling of kerosene lamps, hearth fires and cool iceboxes all are
outdated. Now townships are planned near waterfalls so that
easy energy can be obtained.
Benjamin Franklin introduced the subject ‘electricity’ and Thomas
(15) Edison brightened human life by inventing the first electric bulb.
The electric charge was produced by the positive charge of
protons and negative charge of electrons, both present in an atom.
Their attraction to each other helps produce electrical charge.
So the universally known principle of the attraction of opposites
(20) helped produce electricity.
Passage 2
Study of magnets acquaints us with the energy field which
surrounds it, within which we feel the force of these magnets.
A bar magnet pulls a piece of iron placed 2 cm away. If the
potency is stronger it can make the iron almost dance to its
(5) tune. Hence, if the attraction occurs, we can derive that the
iron piece falls within the magnetic field. This comprehension
of an energy field was difficult to relate in the past but for
scientists today the concept stands clear that magnetic poles
apply a force within a limit called its field. Even the molecules
(10) of a liquid and air can be magnetized. Electric charge and
magnetic charge both exert their force in a field. This electric
field has both magnitude and direction represented by lines
force or field lines, which begin on positive charges and
terminate on negative charge. If electric energy could be
(15) exploited for human use, can’t magnetic energy be not
similarly used?
What is the purpose of passage 1?
Answer the question based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Wood was initially the sole heat energy provider. Later coal
energized the western industry and finally came fuels like
petroleum and natural gas to ignite the industrial sector. The
triggered demand of energy has been due to boom in
(5) modern luxuries like kitchen gadgets, air conditioners, heat
pumps and the futuristic electric cars. So, to execute
uninterrupted supply of energy, many coal fired and nuclear
power plants have been set up. Even electric generators work
with turbines to give hydroelectricity. Today electricity stands
(10) distinctively as the most predominant energy provider. The
oiling of kerosene lamps, hearth fires and cool iceboxes all are
outdated. Now townships are planned near waterfalls so that
easy energy can be obtained.
Benjamin Franklin introduced the subject ‘electricity’ and Thomas
(15) Edison brightened human life by inventing the first electric bulb.
The electric charge was produced by the positive charge of
protons and negative charge of electrons, both present in an atom.
Their attraction to each other helps produce electrical charge.
So the universally known principle of the attraction of opposites
(20) helped produce electricity.
Passage 2
Study of magnets acquaints us with the energy field which
surrounds it, within which we feel the force of these magnets.
A bar magnet pulls a piece of iron placed 2 cm away. If the
potency is stronger it can make the iron almost dance to its
(5) tune. Hence, if the attraction occurs, we can derive that the
iron piece falls within the magnetic field. This comprehension
of an energy field was difficult to relate in the past but for
scientists today the concept stands clear that magnetic poles
apply a force within a limit called its field. Even the molecules
(10) of a liquid and air can be magnetized. Electric charge and
magnetic charge both exert their force in a field. This electric
field has both magnitude and direction represented by lines
force or field lines, which begin on positive charges and
terminate on negative charge. If electric energy could be
(15) exploited for human use, can’t magnetic energy be not
similarly used?
What is the common attribute in both the passages?
Answer the question based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Wood was initially the sole heat energy provider. Later coal
energized the western industry and finally came fuels like
petroleum and natural gas to ignite the industrial sector. The
triggered demand of energy has been due to boom in
(5) modern luxuries like kitchen gadgets, air conditioners, heat
pumps and the futuristic electric cars. So, to execute
uninterrupted supply of energy, many coal fired and nuclear
power plants have been set up. Even electric generators work
with turbines to give hydroelectricity. Today electricity stands
(10) distinctively as the most predominant energy provider. The
oiling of kerosene lamps, hearth fires and cool iceboxes all are
outdated. Now townships are planned near waterfalls so that
easy energy can be obtained.
Benjamin Franklin introduced the subject ‘electricity’ and Thomas
(15) Edison brightened human life by inventing the first electric bulb.
The electric charge was produced by the positive charge of
protons and negative charge of electrons, both present in an atom.
Their attraction to each other helps produce electrical charge.
So the universally known principle of the attraction of opposites
(20) helped produce electricity.
Passage 2
Study of magnets acquaints us with the energy field which
surrounds it, within which we feel the force of these magnets.
A bar magnet pulls a piece of iron placed 2 cm away. If the
potency is stronger it can make the iron almost dance to its
(5) tune. Hence, if the attraction occurs, we can derive that the
iron piece falls within the magnetic field. This comprehension
of an energy field was difficult to relate in the past but for
scientists today the concept stands clear that magnetic poles
apply a force within a limit called its field. Even the molecules
(10) of a liquid and air can be magnetized. Electric charge and
magnetic charge both exert their force in a field. This electric
field has both magnitude and direction represented by lines
force or field lines, which begin on positive charges and
terminate on negative charge. If electric energy could be
(15) exploited for human use, can’t magnetic energy be not
similarly used?
What escape do the critics suggest from 'Absurdity'?
Answer the questions based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Absurdity is a conjoining theme to existentialism. It is a
concept which rises with a contrast between two aspects
of human need and the fallacious quietness of the world.
It’s true that mankind survives in a world that is and will
(5) always be inimical and detached towards its requirements.
The universe will never cater to humanity as the latter wants
to. The non believers believe that people create legends or
unrealistic pictures of God to fill this hollowness in an
endeavor to satisfy their faith.
(10) Basically absurdism is not an existentialist outlook. Its
potent idea surfaces around the assumption that everything
must have an intention which could give a reason to survive.
But if every achieved height has a higher aim ahead, what
is the purpose of the one that has been achieved? If all
(15) mankind is a creation of the Almighty then who created HIM?
So, all belief in God remains questionable, and his identity
as absurd. Canaus suggested suicide the best reaction to
absurdity though it was not very effective and potent in result.
Critics support an altogether different philosophy. They
(20) believe that instead of ending a purposeless life one
should learn the art of coping with or retaliating against
this lack of purpose and this should act as a motivation to
mankind to live a life full of free will. Some consider this
philosophy to be haughty because if the purpose of life
(25) cannot be seen distinctly it does not mean that its existence
is challenged.
The absurdist drama’s role was not to dispirit the audience
with adverse feelings but to give them a translucent picture
of actuality so that they could comprehend their own
(30) purpose in life. This theatre came after the Second World
War. Its roots were embedded in existentialism. This form
catered to the rationally inexplicable that is often called
Absurd. This style caught the audience fascination a little
too late because of its illogical approach. The plots often
(35) diverged from the conventional structure and seemed to
compass the same events, probably ending at the same
argument it began with. The colloquy was nit witted and
the scenic background was unacknowledgable.
Passage 2
The existentialists showed undoubted love for life. They
were cynically optimistic because of their inclination to their
material pursuits. They had a centralized disposition,
freedom of will and an attitude of self adjudgement, in
(5) themselves. Sartre, Camus and Beckett all began from this
philosophy but Beckett later took up as an absurdist. He
called this world a mound of meaninglessness giving way
to pessimism.
But the question arises that if life is so meaningless then
(10) why are we striving, why are we not resting ironically in
death. If death is the ultimate motive, why is that we are
undergoing so much stress. Sartre had no belief in deific
element. He registered that no essences existed before
mankind unlike the believers of God who think Almighty
(15) primarily created the essences of the world and then
created the human race. Hence existentialism believed
‘existence precedes essence’. Sartre being a rigid
existentialist, believed the precedence of God’s presence
to be a farce.
(20) This is how existentialism gave way to Absurdity. If
existentialists believe in the absence of God then there is
no purpose or value left, which makes the world an
unworthy, irrelevant, inanimate and vacant place called
absurd. These ideas gained precedence when the society
(25) was facing despondency of World War II. All belief in
sanctity of life had been shattered.
Existentialists agreed that all distress and devastations
make life an ungratified experience. Slowly one loses the
meaning of life. Hence existentialism helps one in his
(30) journey and in scanning the real self and personal meaning
of life. The existentialists did not want any power or beliefs
overpower this motive because these could hamper
individualism and suppress human desire. Existentialists
believe that personal judgment predestined a person’s
(35) fellowship either to an autocrat’s religion or to a secular
free will.
What, according to passage 1, does the term 'Absurdity' stand for?
Answer the questions based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Absurdity is a conjoining theme to existentialism. It is a
concept which rises with a contrast between two aspects
of human need and the fallacious quietness of the world.
It’s true that mankind survives in a world that is and will
(5) always be inimical and detached towards its requirements.
The universe will never cater to humanity as the latter wants
to. The non believers believe that people create legends or
unrealistic pictures of God to fill this hollowness in an
endeavor to satisfy their faith.
(10) Basically absurdism is not an existentialist outlook. Its
potent idea surfaces around the assumption that everything
must have an intention which could give a reason to survive.
But if every achieved height has a higher aim ahead, what
is the purpose of the one that has been achieved? If all
(15) mankind is a creation of the Almighty then who created HIM?
So, all belief in God remains questionable, and his identity
as absurd. Canaus suggested suicide the best reaction to
absurdity though it was not very effective and potent in result.
Critics support an altogether different philosophy. They
(20) believe that instead of ending a purposeless life one
should learn the art of coping with or retaliating against
this lack of purpose and this should act as a motivation to
mankind to live a life full of free will. Some consider this
philosophy to be haughty because if the purpose of life
(25) cannot be seen distinctly it does not mean that its existence
is challenged.
The absurdist drama’s role was not to dispirit the audience
with adverse feelings but to give them a translucent picture
of actuality so that they could comprehend their own
(30) purpose in life. This theatre came after the Second World
War. Its roots were embedded in existentialism. This form
catered to the rationally inexplicable that is often called
Absurd. This style caught the audience fascination a little
too late because of its illogical approach. The plots often
(35) diverged from the conventional structure and seemed to
compass the same events, probably ending at the same
argument it began with. The colloquy was nit witted and
the scenic background was unacknowledgable.
Passage 2
The existentialists showed undoubted love for life. They
were cynically optimistic because of their inclination to their
material pursuits. They had a centralized disposition,
freedom of will and an attitude of self adjudgement, in
(5) themselves. Sartre, Camus and Beckett all began from this
philosophy but Beckett later took up as an absurdist. He
called this world a mound of meaninglessness giving way
to pessimism.
But the question arises that if life is so meaningless then
(10) why are we striving, why are we not resting ironically in
death. If death is the ultimate motive, why is that we are
undergoing so much stress. Sartre had no belief in deific
element. He registered that no essences existed before
mankind unlike the believers of God who think Almighty
(15) primarily created the essences of the world and then
created the human race. Hence existentialism believed
‘existence precedes essence’. Sartre being a rigid
existentialist, believed the precedence of God’s presence
to be a farce.
(20) This is how existentialism gave way to Absurdity. If
existentialists believe in the absence of God then there is
no purpose or value left, which makes the world an
unworthy, irrelevant, inanimate and vacant place called
absurd. These ideas gained precedence when the society
(25) was facing despondency of World War II. All belief in
sanctity of life had been shattered.
Existentialists agreed that all distress and devastations
make life an ungratified experience. Slowly one loses the
meaning of life. Hence existentialism helps one in his
(30) journey and in scanning the real self and personal meaning
of life. The existentialists did not want any power or beliefs
overpower this motive because these could hamper
individualism and suppress human desire. Existentialists
believe that personal judgment predestined a person’s
(35) fellowship either to an autocrat’s religion or to a secular
free will.
All of the following are true about existentialists EXCEPT
Answer the questions based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Absurdity is a conjoining theme to existentialism. It is a
concept which rises with a contrast between two aspects
of human need and the fallacious quietness of the world.
It’s true that mankind survives in a world that is and will
(5) always be inimical and detached towards its requirements.
The universe will never cater to humanity as the latter wants
to. The non believers believe that people create legends or
unrealistic pictures of God to fill this hollowness in an
endeavor to satisfy their faith.
(10) Basically absurdism is not an existentialist outlook. Its
potent idea surfaces around the assumption that everything
must have an intention which could give a reason to survive.
But if every achieved height has a higher aim ahead, what
is the purpose of the one that has been achieved? If all
(15) mankind is a creation of the Almighty then who created HIM?
So, all belief in God remains questionable, and his identity
as absurd. Canaus suggested suicide the best reaction to
absurdity though it was not very effective and potent in result.
Critics support an altogether different philosophy. They
(20) believe that instead of ending a purposeless life one
should learn the art of coping with or retaliating against
this lack of purpose and this should act as a motivation to
mankind to live a life full of free will. Some consider this
philosophy to be haughty because if the purpose of life
(25) cannot be seen distinctly it does not mean that its existence
is challenged.
The absurdist drama’s role was not to dispirit the audience
with adverse feelings but to give them a translucent picture
of actuality so that they could comprehend their own
(30) purpose in life. This theatre came after the Second World
War. Its roots were embedded in existentialism. This form
catered to the rationally inexplicable that is often called
Absurd. This style caught the audience fascination a little
too late because of its illogical approach. The plots often
(35) diverged from the conventional structure and seemed to
compass the same events, probably ending at the same
argument it began with. The colloquy was nit witted and
the scenic background was unacknowledgable.
Passage 2
The existentialists showed undoubted love for life. They
were cynically optimistic because of their inclination to their
material pursuits. They had a centralized disposition,
freedom of will and an attitude of self adjudgement, in
(5) themselves. Sartre, Camus and Beckett all began from this
philosophy but Beckett later took up as an absurdist. He
called this world a mound of meaninglessness giving way
to pessimism.
But the question arises that if life is so meaningless then
(10) why are we striving, why are we not resting ironically in
death. If death is the ultimate motive, why is that we are
undergoing so much stress. Sartre had no belief in deific
element. He registered that no essences existed before
mankind unlike the believers of God who think Almighty
(15) primarily created the essences of the world and then
created the human race. Hence existentialism believed
‘existence precedes essence’. Sartre being a rigid
existentialist, believed the precedence of God’s presence
to be a farce.
(20) This is how existentialism gave way to Absurdity. If
existentialists believe in the absence of God then there is
no purpose or value left, which makes the world an
unworthy, irrelevant, inanimate and vacant place called
absurd. These ideas gained precedence when the society
(25) was facing despondency of World War II. All belief in
sanctity of life had been shattered.
Existentialists agreed that all distress and devastations
make life an ungratified experience. Slowly one loses the
meaning of life. Hence existentialism helps one in his
(30) journey and in scanning the real self and personal meaning
of life. The existentialists did not want any power or beliefs
overpower this motive because these could hamper
individualism and suppress human desire. Existentialists
believe that personal judgment predestined a person’s
(35) fellowship either to an autocrat’s religion or to a secular
free will.
According to Passage 2, what does 'existence precedes essence' (line 17) mean?
Answer the questions based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Absurdity is a conjoining theme to existentialism. It is a
concept which rises with a contrast between two aspects
of human need and the fallacious quietness of the world.
It’s true that mankind survives in a world that is and will
(5) always be inimical and detached towards its requirements.
The universe will never cater to humanity as the latter wants
to. The non believers believe that people create legends or
unrealistic pictures of God to fill this hollowness in an
endeavor to satisfy their faith.
(10) Basically absurdism is not an existentialist outlook. Its
potent idea surfaces around the assumption that everything
must have an intention which could give a reason to survive.
But if every achieved height has a higher aim ahead, what
is the purpose of the one that has been achieved? If all
(15) mankind is a creation of the Almighty then who created HIM?
So, all belief in God remains questionable, and his identity
as absurd. Canaus suggested suicide the best reaction to
absurdity though it was not very effective and potent in result.
Critics support an altogether different philosophy. They
(20) believe that instead of ending a purposeless life one
should learn the art of coping with or retaliating against
this lack of purpose and this should act as a motivation to
mankind to live a life full of free will. Some consider this
philosophy to be haughty because if the purpose of life
(25) cannot be seen distinctly it does not mean that its existence
is challenged.
The absurdist drama’s role was not to dispirit the audience
with adverse feelings but to give them a translucent picture
of actuality so that they could comprehend their own
(30) purpose in life. This theatre came after the Second World
War. Its roots were embedded in existentialism. This form
catered to the rationally inexplicable that is often called
Absurd. This style caught the audience fascination a little
too late because of its illogical approach. The plots often
(35) diverged from the conventional structure and seemed to
compass the same events, probably ending at the same
argument it began with. The colloquy was nit witted and
the scenic background was unacknowledgable.
Passage 2
The existentialists showed undoubted love for life. They
were cynically optimistic because of their inclination to their
material pursuits. They had a centralized disposition,
freedom of will and an attitude of self adjudgement, in
(5) themselves. Sartre, Camus and Beckett all began from this
philosophy but Beckett later took up as an absurdist. He
called this world a mound of meaninglessness giving way
to pessimism.
But the question arises that if life is so meaningless then
(10) why are we striving, why are we not resting ironically in
death. If death is the ultimate motive, why is that we are
undergoing so much stress. Sartre had no belief in deific
element. He registered that no essences existed before
mankind unlike the believers of God who think Almighty
(15) primarily created the essences of the world and then
created the human race. Hence existentialism believed
‘existence precedes essence’. Sartre being a rigid
existentialist, believed the precedence of God’s presence
to be a farce.
(20) This is how existentialism gave way to Absurdity. If
existentialists believe in the absence of God then there is
no purpose or value left, which makes the world an
unworthy, irrelevant, inanimate and vacant place called
absurd. These ideas gained precedence when the society
(25) was facing despondency of World War II. All belief in
sanctity of life had been shattered.
Existentialists agreed that all distress and devastations
make life an ungratified experience. Slowly one loses the
meaning of life. Hence existentialism helps one in his
(30) journey and in scanning the real self and personal meaning
of life. The existentialists did not want any power or beliefs
overpower this motive because these could hamper
individualism and suppress human desire. Existentialists
believe that personal judgment predestined a person’s
(35) fellowship either to an autocrat’s religion or to a secular
free will.
What is the relationship between Passage 1 and Passage 2?
Answer the questions based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Absurdity is a conjoining theme to existentialism. It is a
concept which rises with a contrast between two aspects
of human need and the fallacious quietness of the world.
It’s true that mankind survives in a world that is and will
(5) always be inimical and detached towards its requirements.
The universe will never cater to humanity as the latter wants
to. The non believers believe that people create legends or
unrealistic pictures of God to fill this hollowness in an
endeavor to satisfy their faith.
(10) Basically absurdism is not an existentialist outlook. Its
potent idea surfaces around the assumption that everything
must have an intention which could give a reason to survive.
But if every achieved height has a higher aim ahead, what
is the purpose of the one that has been achieved? If all
(15) mankind is a creation of the Almighty then who created HIM?
So, all belief in God remains questionable, and his identity
as absurd. Canaus suggested suicide the best reaction to
absurdity though it was not very effective and potent in result.
Critics support an altogether different philosophy. They
(20) believe that instead of ending a purposeless life one
should learn the art of coping with or retaliating against
this lack of purpose and this should act as a motivation to
mankind to live a life full of free will. Some consider this
philosophy to be haughty because if the purpose of life
(25) cannot be seen distinctly it does not mean that its existence
is challenged.
The absurdist drama’s role was not to dispirit the audience
with adverse feelings but to give them a translucent picture
of actuality so that they could comprehend their own
(30) purpose in life. This theatre came after the Second World
War. Its roots were embedded in existentialism. This form
catered to the rationally inexplicable that is often called
Absurd. This style caught the audience fascination a little
too late because of its illogical approach. The plots often
(35) diverged from the conventional structure and seemed to
compass the same events, probably ending at the same
argument it began with. The colloquy was nit witted and
the scenic background was unacknowledgable.
Passage 2
The existentialists showed undoubted love for life. They
were cynically optimistic because of their inclination to their
material pursuits. They had a centralized disposition,
freedom of will and an attitude of self adjudgement, in
(5) themselves. Sartre, Camus and Beckett all began from this
philosophy but Beckett later took up as an absurdist. He
called this world a mound of meaninglessness giving way
to pessimism.
But the question arises that if life is so meaningless then
(10) why are we striving, why are we not resting ironically in
death. If death is the ultimate motive, why is that we are
undergoing so much stress. Sartre had no belief in deific
element. He registered that no essences existed before
mankind unlike the believers of God who think Almighty
(15) primarily created the essences of the world and then
created the human race. Hence existentialism believed
‘existence precedes essence’. Sartre being a rigid
existentialist, believed the precedence of God’s presence
to be a farce.
(20) This is how existentialism gave way to Absurdity. If
existentialists believe in the absence of God then there is
no purpose or value left, which makes the world an
unworthy, irrelevant, inanimate and vacant place called
absurd. These ideas gained precedence when the society
(25) was facing despondency of World War II. All belief in
sanctity of life had been shattered.
Existentialists agreed that all distress and devastations
make life an ungratified experience. Slowly one loses the
meaning of life. Hence existentialism helps one in his
(30) journey and in scanning the real self and personal meaning
of life. The existentialists did not want any power or beliefs
overpower this motive because these could hamper
individualism and suppress human desire. Existentialists
believe that personal judgment predestined a person’s
(35) fellowship either to an autocrat’s religion or to a secular
free will.
What is a major point of difference between passage 1 and passage 2?
Answer the question based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Wood was initially the sole heat energy provider. Later coal
energized the western industry and finally came fuels like
petroleum and natural gas to ignite the industrial sector. The
triggered demand of energy has been due to boom in
(5) modern luxuries like kitchen gadgets, air conditioners, heat
pumps and the futuristic electric cars. So, to execute
uninterrupted supply of energy, many coal fired and nuclear
power plants have been set up. Even electric generators work
with turbines to give hydroelectricity. Today electricity stands
(10) distinctively as the most predominant energy provider. The
oiling of kerosene lamps, hearth fires and cool iceboxes all are
outdated. Now townships are planned near waterfalls so that
easy energy can be obtained.
Benjamin Franklin introduced the subject ‘electricity’ and Thomas
(15) Edison brightened human life by inventing the first electric bulb.
The electric charge was produced by the positive charge of
protons and negative charge of electrons, both present in an atom.
Their attraction to each other helps produce electrical charge.
So the universally known principle of the attraction of opposites
(20) helped produce electricity.
Passage 2
Study of magnets acquaints us with the energy field which
surrounds it, within which we feel the force of these magnets.
A bar magnet pulls a piece of iron placed 2 cm away. If the
potency is stronger it can make the iron almost dance to its
(5) tune. Hence, if the attraction occurs, we can derive that the
iron piece falls within the magnetic field. This comprehension
of an energy field was difficult to relate in the past but for
scientists today the concept stands clear that magnetic poles
apply a force within a limit called its field. Even the molecules
(10) of a liquid and air can be magnetized. Electric charge and
magnetic charge both exert their force in a field. This electric
field has both magnitude and direction represented by lines
force or field lines, which begin on positive charges and
terminate on negative charge. If electric energy could be
(15) exploited for human use, can’t magnetic energy be not
similarly used?
What is the marked difference between Passage 1 and Passage 2?
Answer the questions based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Absurdity is a conjoining theme to existentialism. It is a
concept which rises with a contrast between two aspects
of human need and the fallacious quietness of the world.
It’s true that mankind survives in a world that is and will
(5) always be inimical and detached towards its requirements.
The universe will never cater to humanity as the latter wants
to. The non believers believe that people create legends or
unrealistic pictures of God to fill this hollowness in an
endeavor to satisfy their faith.
(10) Basically absurdism is not an existentialist outlook. Its
potent idea surfaces around the assumption that everything
must have an intention which could give a reason to survive.
But if every achieved height has a higher aim ahead, what
is the purpose of the one that has been achieved? If all
(15) mankind is a creation of the Almighty then who created HIM?
So, all belief in God remains questionable, and his identity
as absurd. Canaus suggested suicide the best reaction to
absurdity though it was not very effective and potent in result.
Critics support an altogether different philosophy. They
(20) believe that instead of ending a purposeless life one
should learn the art of coping with or retaliating against
this lack of purpose and this should act as a motivation to
mankind to live a life full of free will. Some consider this
philosophy to be haughty because if the purpose of life
(25) cannot be seen distinctly it does not mean that its existence
is challenged.
The absurdist drama’s role was not to dispirit the audience
with adverse feelings but to give them a translucent picture
of actuality so that they could comprehend their own
(30) purpose in life. This theatre came after the Second World
War. Its roots were embedded in existentialism. This form
catered to the rationally inexplicable that is often called
Absurd. This style caught the audience fascination a little
too late because of its illogical approach. The plots often
(35) diverged from the conventional structure and seemed to
compass the same events, probably ending at the same
argument it began with. The colloquy was nit witted and
the scenic background was unacknowledgable.
Passage 2
The existentialists showed undoubted love for life. They
were cynically optimistic because of their inclination to their
material pursuits. They had a centralized disposition,
freedom of will and an attitude of self adjudgement, in
(5) themselves. Sartre, Camus and Beckett all began from this
philosophy but Beckett later took up as an absurdist. He
called this world a mound of meaninglessness giving way
to pessimism.
But the question arises that if life is so meaningless then
(10) why are we striving, why are we not resting ironically in
death. If death is the ultimate motive, why is that we are
undergoing so much stress. Sartre had no belief in deific
element. He registered that no essences existed before
mankind unlike the believers of God who think Almighty
(15) primarily created the essences of the world and then
created the human race. Hence existentialism believed
‘existence precedes essence’. Sartre being a rigid
existentialist, believed the precedence of God’s presence
to be a farce.
(20) This is how existentialism gave way to Absurdity. If
existentialists believe in the absence of God then there is
no purpose or value left, which makes the world an
unworthy, irrelevant, inanimate and vacant place called
absurd. These ideas gained precedence when the society
(25) was facing despondency of World War II. All belief in
sanctity of life had been shattered.
Existentialists agreed that all distress and devastations
make life an ungratified experience. Slowly one loses the
meaning of life. Hence existentialism helps one in his
(30) journey and in scanning the real self and personal meaning
of life. The existentialists did not want any power or beliefs
overpower this motive because these could hamper
individualism and suppress human desire. Existentialists
believe that personal judgment predestined a person’s
(35) fellowship either to an autocrat’s religion or to a secular
free will.
How can you relate 'cynically optimistic' (line 2) to existentialists, according to passage 2?
Answer the questions based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Absurdity is a conjoining theme to existentialism. It is a
concept which rises with a contrast between two aspects
of human need and the fallacious quietness of the world.
It’s true that mankind survives in a world that is and will
(5) always be inimical and detached towards its requirements.
The universe will never cater to humanity as the latter wants
to. The non believers believe that people create legends or
unrealistic pictures of God to fill this hollowness in an
endeavor to satisfy their faith.
(10) Basically absurdism is not an existentialist outlook. Its
potent idea surfaces around the assumption that everything
must have an intention which could give a reason to survive.
But if every achieved height has a higher aim ahead, what
is the purpose of the one that has been achieved? If all
(15) mankind is a creation of the Almighty then who created HIM?
So, all belief in God remains questionable, and his identity
as absurd. Canaus suggested suicide the best reaction to
absurdity though it was not very effective and potent in result.
Critics support an altogether different philosophy. They
(20) believe that instead of ending a purposeless life one
should learn the art of coping with or retaliating against
this lack of purpose and this should act as a motivation to
mankind to live a life full of free will. Some consider this
philosophy to be haughty because if the purpose of life
(25) cannot be seen distinctly it does not mean that its existence
is challenged.
The absurdist drama’s role was not to dispirit the audience
with adverse feelings but to give them a translucent picture
of actuality so that they could comprehend their own
(30) purpose in life. This theatre came after the Second World
War. Its roots were embedded in existentialism. This form
catered to the rationally inexplicable that is often called
Absurd. This style caught the audience fascination a little
too late because of its illogical approach. The plots often
(35) diverged from the conventional structure and seemed to
compass the same events, probably ending at the same
argument it began with. The colloquy was nit witted and
the scenic background was unacknowledgable.
Passage 2
The existentialists showed undoubted love for life. They
were cynically optimistic because of their inclination to their
material pursuits. They had a centralized disposition,
freedom of will and an attitude of self adjudgement, in
(5) themselves. Sartre, Camus and Beckett all began from this
philosophy but Beckett later took up as an absurdist. He
called this world a mound of meaninglessness giving way
to pessimism.
But the question arises that if life is so meaningless then
(10) why are we striving, why are we not resting ironically in
death. If death is the ultimate motive, why is that we are
undergoing so much stress. Sartre had no belief in deific
element. He registered that no essences existed before
mankind unlike the believers of God who think Almighty
(15) primarily created the essences of the world and then
created the human race. Hence existentialism believed
‘existence precedes essence’. Sartre being a rigid
existentialist, believed the precedence of God’s presence
to be a farce.
(20) This is how existentialism gave way to Absurdity. If
existentialists believe in the absence of God then there is
no purpose or value left, which makes the world an
unworthy, irrelevant, inanimate and vacant place called
absurd. These ideas gained precedence when the society
(25) was facing despondency of World War II. All belief in
sanctity of life had been shattered.
Existentialists agreed that all distress and devastations
make life an ungratified experience. Slowly one loses the
meaning of life. Hence existentialism helps one in his
(30) journey and in scanning the real self and personal meaning
of life. The existentialists did not want any power or beliefs
overpower this motive because these could hamper
individualism and suppress human desire. Existentialists
believe that personal judgment predestined a person’s
(35) fellowship either to an autocrat’s religion or to a secular
free will.
Which of the following can be directly inferred from Passage 1?
Answer the questions based on the following passages.
Passage 1
Absurdity is a conjoining theme to existentialism. It is a
concept which rises with a contrast between two aspects
of human need and the fallacious quietness of the world.
It’s true that mankind survives in a world that is and will
(5) always be inimical and detached towards its requirements.
The universe will never cater to humanity as the latter wants
to. The non believers believe that people create legends or
unrealistic pictures of God to fill this hollowness in an
endeavor to satisfy their faith.
(10) Basically absurdism is not an existentialist outlook. Its
potent idea surfaces around the assumption that everything
must have an intention which could give a reason to survive.
But if every achieved height has a higher aim ahead, what
is the purpose of the one that has been achieved? If all
(15) mankind is a creation of the Almighty then who created HIM?
So, all belief in God remains questionable, and his identity
as absurd. Canaus suggested suicide the best reaction to
absurdity though it was not very effective and potent in result.
Critics support an altogether different philosophy. They
(20) believe that instead of ending a purposeless life one
should learn the art of coping with or retaliating against
this lack of purpose and this should act as a motivation to
mankind to live a life full of free will. Some consider this
philosophy to be haughty because if the purpose of life
(25) cannot be seen distinctly it does not mean that its existence
is challenged.
The absurdist drama’s role was not to dispirit the audience
with adverse feelings but to give them a translucent picture
of actuality so that they could comprehend their own
(30) purpose in life. This theatre came after the Second World
War. Its roots were embedded in existentialism. This form
catered to the rationally inexplicable that is often called
Absurd. This style caught the audience fascination a little
too late because of its illogical approach. The plots often
(35) diverged from the conventional structure and seemed to
compass the same events, probably ending at the same
argument it began with. The colloquy was nit witted and
the scenic background was unacknowledgable.
Passage 2
The existentialists showed undoubted love for life. They
were cynically optimistic because of their inclination to their
material pursuits. They had a centralized disposition,
freedom of will and an attitude of self adjudgement, in
(5) themselves. Sartre, Camus and Beckett all began from this
philosophy but Beckett later took up as an absurdist. He
called this world a mound of meaninglessness giving way
to pessimism.
But the question arises that if life is so meaningless then
(10) why are we striving, why are we not resting ironically in
death. If death is the ultimate motive, why is that we are
undergoing so much stress. Sartre had no belief in deific
element. He registered that no essences existed before
mankind unlike the believers of God who think Almighty
(15) primarily created the essences of the world and then
created the human race. Hence existentialism believed
‘existence precedes essence’. Sartre being a rigid
existentialist, believed the precedence of God’s presence
to be a farce.
(20) This is how existentialism gave way to Absurdity. If
existentialists believe in the absence of God then there is
no purpose or value left, which makes the world an
unworthy, irrelevant, inanimate and vacant place called
absurd. These ideas gained precedence when the society
(25) was facing despondency of World War II. All belief in
sanctity of life had been shattered.
Existentialists agreed that all distress and devastations
make life an ungratified experience. Slowly one loses the
meaning of life. Hence existentialism helps one in his
(30) journey and in scanning the real self and personal meaning
of life. The existentialists did not want any power or beliefs
overpower this motive because these could hamper
individualism and suppress human desire. Existentialists
believe that personal judgment predestined a person’s
(35) fellowship either to an autocrat’s religion or to a secular
free will.