1. Read the following paragraph from "Like the Sun."
The incense sticks burnt low. Sekhar's head throbbed with the medley of sounds that
had assailed his ear-drums for a couple of hours now. He felt half stupefied. The
headmaster had gone nearly hoarse, when he paused to ask, 'Shall I go on?' Sekhar
replied, 'Please don't, sir, I think this will do...' The headmaster looked stunned. His
face was beaded with perspiration. Sekhar felt the greatest pity for him. But he felt
he could not help it. No judge delivering a sentence felt more pained and helpless.
Sekhar noticed that the headmaster's wife peeped in from the kitchen, with eager
curiosity. The drummer and the violinist put away their burdens with an air of relief.
The headmaster removed his spectacles, mopped his brow, and asked, 'Now, come
out with your opinion.'
After reading these sentences, the reader can most likely conclude that Sekhar feels
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suspicious of his headmaster's intentions.
disappointed in his headmaster's singing ability.
regret that he endured his headmaster's singing for so long.
distressed that he must share the truth with the headmaster.
2. Read the following paragraphs from "Behind the Veil."
The street, although wide, was inconveniently full of strollers passing to and fro. The
situation was not helped by the sleek swift cars, which sped by from time to time.
They carried wealthy occupants, young women and ladies, who, protected from the
curiosity of the outside world, displayed radiant faces. Their shining gaze roved
across the street, smiling or frowning as they took in the sights which pleased
or displeased them.
Among the surging crowd was an amazing mixture of different clothes and
contrasting shapes, which if nothing else, serve to emphasize the varying tastes of
these passers-by.
A European who had never been to the East before might be excused for thinking
that its people were in the middle of a great festival. As time goes by, however, he is
moved to say in amazement, 'What long carnival celebrations you have in this
country!' Our Western friend would think that people wear these amazing clothes for
a festival, just as they would do in his own country.
Which of these sentences most effectively summarizes the main ideas in this paragraph?
The people of the city were celebrating a festival and wore their most colorful and fashionable clothes
in recognition of the holiday.
The street was crowded with pedestrians dressed in an array of fashionable clothing that would have
made a distinct impression on foreign visitors.
There were many people dressed in a variety of colorful fashions crowding the roadways and making it
nearly impossible for cars filled with wealthy onlookers to pass by.
Europeans and Western visitors would have thought there was a celebration going on in the city because
the streets were filled with people who were dressed in festive clothing and who were smiling at all the
sights.
3. All of the following quotations from "From Behind the Veil" support the story's main idea
about the thrill of forbidden love except
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"A man can be surprised to find himself turning involuntarily towards those figures, wearing long silk
gowns, which give them such an enticing and alluring shape, and make the observer yearn to uncover
the magic and the secrets which lie beneath them."
"They would walk by without turning their heads, paying no attention to the expressions of flattery
which came their way from the gallants, who, after getting as much out of them as a dog gets out of
barking at clouds, would give them no further attention."
"There was nothing to stop her from feasting her eyes on him, however, because she knew that the veil
covered her face and concealed the overwhelming attraction she felt for him."
"She knew that he was following her, and hastened on her way, trembling with conflicting emotions of
joy, fear, and caution."
4. Read the following paragraph from "From Behind the Veil."
She threw her cloak on one side, and went to help her mother with the housework
She flattered her mother, made herself agreeable, and took delight in carrying out her
orders and her arrangements. When her father returned home from work she
welcomed him with a smiling face, then she went to her room to get on
with her studies.
Which word best describes the mood created by these sentences?
euphoric
pleased
satisfied
surprised
5. Read the following sentence from "Five Hours to Simla."
"So ardent was their need that [the children] were about to fall out of the open door when they
saw their father detaching himself from the knot of passengers and drivers standing in the road
and making his way back to them."
Ardent most likely means
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accurate.
heartfelt.
powerful.
sudden.
6. Read the following sentence from "Like the Sun."
“[The headmaster said,] ’And remember, every paper must be thoroughly scrutinized.’"
Scrutinized most likely means
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burned.
examined.
marked.
memorized.
7. Read the following sentence from "Wanted: A Town Without a Crazy."
“At this point the loony finished his concert, walked among the tables and after collecting fifty
piastres from this one, a lira from that and a "Get outa here!" from others, he left, crestfallen.”
Crestfallen most likely means
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disappointed.
noisily.
overjoyed.
quickly.
8. Choose the correct verb form to complete the following sentence.
A number of scuba divers ______________ an underwater expedition.
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plans
was planning
have planned
has planned
9. Choose the correct verb form to complete the following sentence.
June Walters, along with her friend, __________ baked some delicious cakes.
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have
has
have been
haven't
10. Choose the correct verb form to complete the following sentence.
A team of explorers ___________ the ocean floor.
were studying
are studying
have been studying
has been studying
11. Choose the correct verb form to complete the following sentence.
Both light and heat _________ causes of the sofa's fading color.
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was
were
is
isn't
12. Choose the correct verb form to complete the following sentence.
Physics ______ a very interesting subject to study.
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is
are
were
aren't
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1. After reading the paragraph from "Like the Sun," the reader can most likely conclude that Sekhar feels regret that he endured his headmaster's singing for so long. This conclusion can be reached by understanding the context given in the text, where Sekhar expresses pity for the headmaster and compares him to a judge delivering a sentence, which implies that Sekhar endured something unpleasant.
2. The sentence that most effectively summarizes the main ideas in the paragraph from "Behind the Veil" is: Europeans and Western visitors would have thought there was a celebration going on in the city because the streets were filled with people who were dressed in festive clothing and who were smiling at all the sights. This summary captures the main ideas of the crowded street, the variety of fashionable clothing, and the impression it would make on foreign visitors.
3. The quotation that does not support the story's main idea about the thrill of forbidden love is: "There was nothing to stop her from feasting her eyes on him, however, because she knew that the veil covered her face and concealed the overwhelming attraction she felt for him." This quotation supports the idea of attraction and longing, rather than forbidden love.
4. The word that best describes the mood created by the sentences from "From Behind the Veil" is satisfied. The sentences depict the protagonist as happily carrying out household chores, pleasing her mother, and greeting her father with a smiling face, suggesting a sense of contentment.
5. In the sentence from "Five Hours to Simla," ardent most likely means powerful. It describes the intense and strong need of the children towards their father, indicating a powerful sense of longing or desire.
6. In the sentence from "Like the Sun," scrutinized most likely means examined. The word suggests a thorough and careful examination or analysis of every paper, indicating a close inspection or scrutiny.
7. In the sentence from "Wanted: A Town Without a Crazy," crestfallen most likely means disappointed. The word suggests a feeling of sadness or disappointment, as the loony left the situation feeling deflated or downcast.
8. The correct verb form to complete the sentence is plans. A number of scuba divers plans an underwater expedition. "Plans" agrees with the subject "number," which is considered singular in this context.
9. The correct verb form to complete the sentence is has. June Walters, along with her friend, has baked some delicious cakes. "Has" agrees with the subject "June Walters," which is considered singular in this context.
10. The correct verb form to complete the sentence is has been studying. A team of explorers has been studying the ocean floor. This form indicates an ongoing action that the explorers have been engaged in.
11. The correct verb form to complete the sentence is were. Both light and heat were causes of the sofa's fading color. "Were" agrees with the plural subject "light and heat."
12. The correct verb form to complete the sentence is is. Physics is a very interesting subject to study. "Is" agrees with the singular subject "Physics."
1B
2D
4C
5 A
7C
8C
9 A
10B
11 D
12 C