Reading Comprehension · NDA previous year questions

2013 24 questions

1. Q412013 · 11 Aug 2013
   Directions

   Directions (For the next 04 items that follow) : Read the passage and answer the questions that follow : It has often been said that the scale of natural phenomena in India and her total dependence on the monsoon, have helped to form the character of her people. Even today, major disasters, such as flood, famine and plaque, are hard to check, and in older times, their control was almost impossible. Many other ancient civilizations, such as those of the Greeks, Romans and Chinese, had to contend with hard winters which encouraged sturdiness and resourcefulness. India, on the other hand, was blessed by a bounteous nature, who demanded little of man in return for sustenance, but in her terrible anger could not be appeased by any human effort. Hence it has been suggested, the Indian character has tended to quietism, accepting fortune and misfortune alike without complaint.

   The author's main argument is

   1. A.description of natural phenomena of India
   2. B.unpredictability of Indian monsoon
   3. C.correlation between the climate and the character of the inhabitants of a region
   4. D.hardships caused by natural calamities
   Show answer

   Answer: C

2. Q422013 · 11 Aug 2013
   Directions

   Directions (For the next 04 items that follow) : Read the passage and answer the questions that follow : It has often been said that the scale of natural phenomena in India and her total dependence on the monsoon, have helped to form the character of her people. Even today, major disasters, such as flood, famine and plaque, are hard to check, and in older times, their control was almost impossible. Many other ancient civilizations, such as those of the Greeks, Romans and Chinese, had to contend with hard winters which encouraged sturdiness and resourcefulness. India, on the other hand, was blessed by a bounteous nature, who demanded little of man in return for sustenance, but in her terrible anger could not be appeased by any human effort. Hence it has been suggested, the Indian character has tended to quietism, accepting fortune and misfortune alike without complaint.

   Which one of the following civilizations did not have to face hardships due to bad winter ?

   1. A.Indian
   2. B.Greek
   3. C.Chinese
   4. D.Roman
   Show answer

   Answer: A

3. Q432013 · 11 Aug 2013
   Directions

   Directions (For the next 04 items that follow) : Read the passage and answer the questions that follow : It has often been said that the scale of natural phenomena in India and her total dependence on the monsoon, have helped to form the character of her people. Even today, major disasters, such as flood, famine and plaque, are hard to check, and in older times, their control was almost impossible. Many other ancient civilizations, such as those of the Greeks, Romans and Chinese, had to contend with hard winters which encouraged sturdiness and resourcefulness. India, on the other hand, was blessed by a bounteous nature, who demanded little of man in return for sustenance, but in her terrible anger could not be appeased by any human effort. Hence it has been suggested, the Indian character has tended to quietism, accepting fortune and misfortune alike without complaint.

   The expression “India, on the other hand, was blessed by a bounteous nature ................ ” means

   1. A.Indian soil is fertile
   2. B.India is a land of flora and fauna
   3. C.Indian people have been rewarded more generously by nature in proportion to their efforts
   4. D.Indian soil is suited for growing a variety of crops
   Show answer

   Answer: C

4. Q442013 · 11 Aug 2013
   Directions

   Directions (For the next 04 items that follow) : Read the passage and answer the questions that follow : It has often been said that the scale of natural phenomena in India and her total dependence on the monsoon, have helped to form the character of her people. Even today, major disasters, such as flood, famine and plaque, are hard to check, and in older times, their control was almost impossible. Many other ancient civilizations, such as those of the Greeks, Romans and Chinese, had to contend with hard winters which encouraged sturdiness and resourcefulness. India, on the other hand, was blessed by a bounteous nature, who demanded little of man in return for sustenance, but in her terrible anger could not be appeased by any human effort. Hence it has been suggested, the Indian character has tended to quietism, accepting fortune and misfortune alike without complaint.

   Which trait of Indian character has been formed by the monsoon ?

   1. A.Fatalism
   2. B.Sturdiness
   3. C.Asceticism
   4. D.Epicureanism
   Show answer

   Answer: A

5. Q312013 · 14 Apr 2013

   Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 31

   1. A.find
   2. B.learn
   3. C.hear
   4. D.understand
   Show answer

   Answer: A

6. Q322013 · 14 Apr 2013

   Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 32

   1. A.showing
   2. B.giving
   3. C.revealing
   4. D.conveying
   Show answer

   Answer: A

7. Q332013 · 14 Apr 2013

   Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 33

   1. A.arrival
   2. B.entry
   3. C.approach
   4. D.alight
   Show answer

   Answer: C

8. Q342013 · 14 Apr 2013

   Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 34

   1. A.in
   2. B.at
   3. C.from
   4. D.on
   Show answer

   Answer: C

9. Q352013 · 14 Apr 2013

   Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 35

   1. A.off
   2. B.of
   3. C.from
   4. D.on
   Show answer

   Answer: B

10. Q362013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 36

    1. A.opened
    2. B.turned
    3. C.closed
    4. D.showed
    Show answer

    Answer: B

11. Q372013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 37

    1. A.with
    2. B.out of
    3. C.in
    4. D.on
    Show answer

    Answer: C

12. Q382013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 38

    1. A.lived
    2. B.existed
    3. C.was
    4. D.persisted
    Show answer

    Answer: C

13. Q392013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 39

    1. A.commenced
    2. B.began
    3. C.continued
    4. D.stalked
    Show answer

    Answer: B

14. Q402013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 40

    1. A.carried
    2. B.bore
    3. C.took
    4. D.thought
    Show answer

    Answer: C

15. Q412013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 41

    1. A.would
    2. B.could
    3. C.should
    4. D.won't
    Show answer

    Answer: A

16. Q422013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 42

    1. A.interposed
    2. B.ran
    3. C.arrived
    4. D.jumped
    Show answer

    Answer: B

17. Q432013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 43

    1. A.moved
    2. B.pointed
    3. C.waved
    4. D.watched
    Show answer

    Answer: C

18. Q442013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 44

    1. A.appeared
    2. B.happened
    3. C.proved
    4. D.seemed
    Show answer

    Answer: C

19. Q452013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 45

    1. A.bird
    2. B.animal
    3. C.creature
    4. D.pet
    Show answer

    Answer: A

20. Q462013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 46

    1. A.should
    2. B.would
    3. C.could
    4. D.must
    Show answer

    Answer: B

21. Q472013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 47

    1. A.battled
    2. B.struggled
    3. C.contested
    4. D.snugged
    Show answer

    Answer: A

22. Q482013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 48

    1. A.chased
    2. B.drove
    3. C.moved
    4. D.lashed
    Show answer

    Answer: B

23. Q492013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 49

    1. A.touched
    2. B.arrived at
    3. C.reached
    4. D.jumped
    Show answer

    Answer: C

24. Q502013 · 14 Apr 2013

    Directions for the Close Comprehension Passage (For the 20 items which follow) : Supply suitable word in the blank of each item which is followed by four words or groups of words. In a few seconds we ran the boat into a little bay, where we made her fast to a piece of coral, and running up the beach, entered the ranks of the penguins armed with our sticks and spears. We were greatly surprised to $\underline{\text{31}}$ that instead of attacking us or $\underline{\text{32}}$ signs of fear at our $\underline{\text{33}}$ these strange birds do not move $\underline{\text{34}}$ their places until we took hold $\underline{\text{35}}$ them, merely $\underline{\text{36}}$ their eyes on us $\underline{\text{37}}$ wonder as we passed. There $\underline{\text{38}}$ one old penguin, however that $\underline{\text{39}}$ to walk slowly towards the sea, and Peterkin $\underline{\text{40}}$ it into his head that he $\underline{\text{41}}$ try to stop it, so he $\underline{\text{42}}$ between it and the sea and $\underline{\text{43}}$ his stick in its face. But this $\underline{\text{44}}$ to be a determined old $\underline{\text{45}}$. It would not go back; in fact, it $\underline{\text{46}}$ not cease to advance, but $\underline{\text{47}}$ with Peterkin bravely, and $\underline{\text{48}}$ him before it until it $\underline{\text{49}}$ the sea. Had Peterkin used his $\underline{\text{50}}$ he would have easily killed it. 50

    1. A.baton
    2. B.stick
    3. C.spear
    4. D.club
    Show answer

    Answer: B