Comprehension Part- 3

Total Questions: 50

1. Read the following passage and answer the question below. [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1)]

Sparrows are little birds that can be found all throughout the world. Sparrows come in a wide variety of varieties. The length of a sparrow ranges from four to six inches. Their wonderful melody is well-liked and appreciated by a large number of people. On the ground, grass, low trees and bushes are all good sites for sparrows to make their homes. They nest in the cracks and crevices of buildings in urban areas. Nests are rarely constructed at great heights. Nests are constructed from twigs, grasses and other plant fibres. Their nests are usually modest, but well-built. Four to six eggs are laid by female sparrows at a time. Reddish brown blotches appear on the eggs' white shells. Between eleven and fourteen days, they'll hatch. The young are taken care of by both, male and female parents. After hatching, the young are fed insects. Using their big feet, sparrows scrape seeds. Seeds are the primary food source for adult sparrows. Birds like sparrows can be found nearly anywhere there are people. These lovely birds are beloved by a large number of people all around the world.

Identify the central theme of the passage

Correct Answer: (a) Description of lifestyle of sparrows
Solution:Description of lifestyle of sparrows It can be inferred from the passage that the central theme of the passage is Description of lifestyle of sparrows.

2. Read the passage [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1)]

How many eggs are laid by female sparrows at a time?

Correct Answer: (a) Four to six
Solution:It can be inferred from the passage that four to six eggs are laid by female sparrows at a time. (Line/s from the passage- Four to six eggs are laid by female sparrows at a time.)

3. Read the passage [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1)]

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Melody

Correct Answer: (c) Disharmony
Solution:Disharmony- Lack of agreement or conflict.

Melody- a pleasing succession of sounds.

Musicality - the quality or state of being musical. Symphony Orchestral musical composition.

Ballad- a song or poem that tells a story.

4. Read the passage [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1)]

Identify a suitable title for the passage.

Correct Answer: (d) The Lives Of Sparrows
Solution:It can be inferred from the passage that the title of the passage is 'The Lives Of Sparrows'.

5. Read the passage [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1)]

Identify the tone of the passage.

Correct Answer: (b) Descriptive
Solution:It can be inferred from the passage that the tone of the passage is descriptive. In a descriptive tone, something is described in detail like a story or an event, or some new product. (Describe- To tell, convey in words the appearance, nature, attributes, etc).

6. Read the following passage and answer the question below. [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4)]

When it comes to nutrition, 'power foods' are those with a high concentration of nutrients, such fibre and potassium. A growing number of fitness trainers advise their customers to include these items in their regular diets in order to boost muscle growth. Power foods can be incorporated into your diet in a variety of ways. Of course, careful preparation, the use of season-fresh items and identifying your preferred flavour among power meals are the keys to enjoying these dishes. Even if you're not a gourmet cook, you may find some of the best power food combos in your own pantry. Onions and chickpeas are an excellent pairing. In order for the body to deliver oxygen to all of its numerous parts, it needs iron. The symptoms of an iron deficiency include anaemia , fatigue, mental fog and exhaustion. Bananas and yoghurt are another popular power food pairing. After a long football game, this is the ideal post-game snack. Exercising reduces blood sugar by reducing the amount of glucose in the bloodstream. Yoghurt is rich in protein and bananas are rich in carbohydrates, both of which aid in refuelling and preventing muscular stiffness after a workout. Green tea is the best source of catechins, antioxidants that can protect cells from oxidative damage, in the beverage market. Adding a squeeze of lemon to green tea, say Purdue University researchers, increases the body's ability to absorb catechins. So, the next time you have friends around, serve them iced green tea with mint and lemon juice in pitcher.

Who says that adding a squeeze of lemon to green tea increases the body's ability to absorb catechins?

Correct Answer: (b) Purdue University researchers
Solution:(Line/s from the passage- Adding a squeeze of lemon to green tea, say Purdue University researchers, increases the body's ability to absorb catechins).

7. Read the passage [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4)]

Identify the central theme of the passage.

Correct Answer: (a) Food and lifestyle
Solution:It can be inferred from the passage that the central theme of the passage is food and lifestyle as it discusses, the importance of power foods in a healthy diet and how they can be incorporated into your daily life.

8. Read the passage [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4)]

Identify a suitable title for the passage.

Correct Answer: (d) Foods for Fitness
Solution:It can be inferred from the passage that the suitable title for the passage is Foods for Fitness as it discusses that power foods are good for fitness and they provide nutrients that are essential for maintaining a healthy body.

9. Read the passage [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4)]

Identify the tone of the passage

Correct Answer: (b) Informative
Solution:It can be inferred from the passage that the tone of the passage is informative. An informative passage is a non-fiction writing piece that is written to inform readers on a certain topic or subject.

10. Read the passage [Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4)]

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Absorb

 

Correct Answer: (d) Emit
Solution:Absorb- to take something in.

Ingest- to consume or swallow.

Dissipate- to break up and scatter.

Blot- remove by absorbing or drying.