Reading Comprehension Practice
Description: For class 6th, 7th and 8th | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Niharika Sharma | |
Tags: Read the passage and find the answer Reading Comprehension |
What disease was Raju suffering from?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
The manager of a firm published an advertisement for a night watchman. He called many people for the interview. All the applicants were present. He interviewed almost everybody. But, the manager was not satisfied. He found something dubious with each man. There was Raju, an applicant. He was sitting in a corner waiting for his turn of interview. Manager found nothing wrong in his appearance. He questioned about his health. He got the reply that he was suffering from sleeplessness. Manager was happy and appointed him. Be real in life.
What did he buy after collecting the dues?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
A milkman became very rich and prosperous through dishonest means. Every day, he had to cross a river to reach the city where his customers lived. He mixed the water of the river generously with the milk that he sold for a good profit. One day, he went around collecting the dues in order to celebrate the wedding of his son. With the large amount thus collected, he bought many rich clothes and sparkling gold ornaments. But, while crossing the river, the boat got inverted and all his costly purchases were swallowed by the river. The milk vendor was dumb with grief. At that time, he heard a voice that came from the river, “Do not weep. What you have lost is only the illicit gains you earned through cheating your customers."
Where was Raju sitting when he was called for the interview?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
The manager of a firm published an advertisement for a night watchman. He called many people for the interview. All the applicants were present. He interviewed almost everybody. But, the manager was not satisfied. He found something dubious with each man. There was Raju, an applicant. He was sitting in a corner waiting for his turn of interview. Manager found nothing wrong in his appearance. He questioned about his health. He got the reply that he was suffering from sleeplessness. Manager was happy and appointed him. Be real in life.
What did one of the men call the tree?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Two men were treading along one summer day. Soon it was too hot to go any further and seeing a large plane tree nearby, they threw themselves on the ground to rest in its shade. Gazing up into the branches, one man said to the other, “What a useless tree this is! It does not have fruit or nuts that we can eat and we cannot even use its wood for anything.” “Don’t be so ungrateful”, rustled the tree in reply. “I am being extremely useful to you at this very moment, shielding you from the hot sun and you call me a good-for-nothing! All of God’s creations have a good purpose. We should never belittle God's blessings."
What advertisement was published by the manager of the firm?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
The manager of a firm published an advertisement for a night watchman. He called many people for the interview. All the applicants were present. He interviewed almost everybody. But, the manager was not satisfied. He found something dubious with each man. There was Raju, an applicant. He was sitting in a corner waiting for his turn of interview. Manager found nothing wrong in his appearance. He questioned about his health. He got the reply that he was suffering from sleeplessness. Manager was happy and appointed him. Be real in life.
Which word in the passage is the synonym of “speechless”?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
A milkman became very rich and prosperous through dishonest means. Every day, he had to cross a river to reach the city where his customers lived. He mixed the water of the river generously with the milk that he sold for a good profit. One day, he went around collecting the dues in order to celebrate the wedding of his son. With the large amount thus collected, he bought many rich clothes and sparkling gold ornaments. But, while crossing the river, the boat got inverted and all his costly purchases were swallowed by the river. The milk vendor was dumb with grief. At that time, he heard a voice that came from the river, “Do not weep. What you have lost is only the illicit gains you earned through cheating your customers."
How did the milkman become rich?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
A milkman became very rich and prosperous through dishonest means. Every day, he had to cross a river to reach the city where his customers lived. He mixed the water of the river generously with the milk that he sold for a good profit. One day, he went around collecting the dues in order to celebrate the wedding of his son. With the large amount thus collected, he bought many rich clothes and sparkling gold ornaments. But, while crossing the river, the boat got inverted and all his costly purchases were swallowed by the river. The milk vendor was dumb with grief. At that time, he heard a voice that came from the river, “Do not weep. What you have lost is only the illicit gains you earned through cheating your customers."
The milkman was collecting the dues because he wanted to
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
A milkman became very rich and prosperous through dishonest means. Every day, he had to cross a river to reach the city where his customers lived. He mixed the water of the river generously with the milk that he sold for a good profit. One day, he went around collecting the dues in order to celebrate the wedding of his son. With the large amount thus collected, he bought many rich clothes and sparkling gold ornaments. But, while crossing the river, the boat got inverted and all his costly purchases were swallowed by the river. The milk vendor was dumb with grief. At that time, he heard a voice that came from the river, “Do not weep. What you have lost is only the illicit gains you earned through cheating your customers."
What happened to the boat while crossing the river?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
A milkman became very rich and prosperous through dishonest means. Every day, he had to cross a river to reach the city where his customers lived. He mixed the water of the river generously with the milk that he sold for a good profit. One day, he went around collecting the dues in order to celebrate the wedding of his son. With the large amount thus collected, he bought many rich clothes and sparkling gold ornaments. But, while crossing the river, the boat got inverted and all his costly purchases were swallowed by the river. The milk vendor was dumb with grief. At that time, he heard a voice that came from the river, “Do not weep. What you have lost is only the illicit gains you earned through cheating your customers."
How was the tree helpful to the men?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Two men were treading along one summer day. Soon it was too hot to go any further and seeing a large plane tree nearby, they threw themselves on the ground to rest in its shade. Gazing up into the branches, one man said to the other, “What a useless tree this is! It does not have fruit or nuts that we can eat and we cannot even use its wood for anything.” “Don’t be so ungrateful”, rustled the tree in reply. “I am being extremely useful to you at this very moment, shielding you from the hot sun and you call me a good-for-nothing! All of God’s creations have a good purpose. We should never belittle God's blessings."
Why had he not selected anybody before Raju?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
The manager of a firm published an advertisement for a night watchman. He called many people for the interview. All the applicants were present. He interviewed almost everybody. But, the manager was not satisfied. He found something dubious with each man. There was Raju, an applicant. He was sitting in a corner waiting for his turn of interview. Manager found nothing wrong in his appearance. He questioned about his health. He got the reply that he was suffering from sleeplessness. Manager was happy and appointed him. Be real in life.
How many men were walking along?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Two men were treading along one summer day. Soon it was too hot to go any further and seeing a large plane tree nearby, they threw themselves on the ground to rest in its shade. Gazing up into the branches, one man said to the other, “What a useless tree this is! It does not have fruit or nuts that we can eat and we cannot even use its wood for anything.” “Don’t be so ungrateful”, rustled the tree in reply. “I am being extremely useful to you at this very moment, shielding you from the hot sun and you call me a good-for-nothing! All of God’s creations have a good purpose. We should never belittle God's blessings."
Which word in the passage is the synonym of “doubtful”?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
The manager of a firm published an advertisement for a night watchman. He called many people for the interview. All the applicants were present. He interviewed almost everybody. But, the manager was not satisfied. He found something dubious with each man. There was Raju, an applicant. He was sitting in a corner waiting for his turn of interview. Manager found nothing wrong in his appearance. He questioned about his health. He got the reply that he was suffering from sleeplessness. Manager was happy and appointed him. Be real in life.
Which word in the passage is the synonym of “unthankful”?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Two men were treading along one summer day. Soon it was too hot to go any further and seeing a large plane tree nearby, they threw themselves on the ground to rest in its shade. Gazing up into the branches, one man said to the other, “What a useless tree this is! It does not have fruit or nuts that we can eat and we cannot even use its wood for anything.” “Don’t be so ungrateful”, rustled the tree in reply. “I am being extremely useful to you at this very moment, shielding you from the hot sun and you call me a good-for-nothing! All of God’s creations have a good purpose. We should never belittle God's blessings."
Why could they not go any further?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following question.
Two men were treading along one summer day. Soon it was too hot to go any further and seeing a large plane tree nearby, they threw themselves on the ground to rest in its shade. Gazing up into the branches, one man said to the other, “What a useless tree this is! It does not have fruit or nuts that we can eat and we cannot even use its wood for anything.” “Don’t be so ungrateful”, rustled the tree in reply. “I am being extremely useful to you at this very moment, shielding you from the hot sun and you call me a good-for-nothing! All of God’s creations have a good purpose. We should never belittle God's blessings."