Question

1.The Road to success is not straight; there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called

friends, caution lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs. But, if you have a spare called determination,

an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place called

success !

2.In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise. The bumps in the road are

unavoidable, but you'll never get to your destination if you aren't willing to drive over them. The difference between

a disaster and triumph lies in whether or not you're prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you're ready, those

bumps will become stepping-stones.

3.The key thing to realize is that working harder is same as working smarter. How do you work smarter? You just

need to have the right skills. People want improved circumstances and better life without an improved self. They

want victory without paying the price or making efforts. It really cannot happen without the other. Any

improvements that have not been generated by improving yourself are superficial and short-lived. If you want to

have a better future, you have to change yourself. Stop worrying about the various challenges that will come your

way. Just believe in yourself and use them as stepping-stones.

4"Success is getting whatever you want out of life without violating the rights of others." It is not an accident.

Success is the result of our attitude and our attitude is a choice. Hence success is a matter of choice and not chance.

5.Today success represents a holistic and positive attitude to life. Attitude is everything. Success is not restricted

within some kind of brick and mortar premises. It assumes the individuality of a complete act executed with

perfection; material achievements do not define life. We don't remember sports stars for the products they endorse

but the spirit of achievement they represent. In the abundance of positive attitude underline the grandeur of a truly

rewarding rich life.

6. Success can be measured from two standpoints— the external and the internal. Externally it is the measure of a

job well done and recognition. Internally it is the feeling of achievement and wholeness derived from the completion

of a task or fulfilment of desire.(i) Which factor, according to the author, is essential to achieve success ?

(a) chance (b) determination

(c) choice (d) faith

(ii) Choose the option that best conveys the central idea of the passage from the ones given below.

1.It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation

— Herman Melville

2.The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same

— Colin R. Davis

3.If you love what you are doing, You will be successful.

— Albert Schweitzer

4.People who succeed have momentum

— Tony Robbins

(a) Option 1 (b) Option 2

(c) Option 3 (d) Option 4

(iii) Which of the characteristics do we find in a successful person?

1. faith 2. indecisiveness

3. planning 4. enthusiasm

5. anxiety 6. positive attitude

(a) 1 and 5 (b) 2 and 3

(3)4 and 6 (d) 3 and 6

(iv) Which of these will not be the appropriate title for the passage ?

(a) The road to success (b) The road to failure

(c) Positive attitude (d) Attitude and success

(v) Working smarter means

(a) working very, very hard (b) pretending to work

(c) working to impress others (d) working the right skills

(VI) Select the option that makes use of 'violating', as used in the passage, to fill in the blank space,

a) ------------------ international laws again and again is not easy.

b) The mad man was found------------- a grave.

c)'Who will approve-------------- the sanctity of a temple ?

(d) You are just ------------- my privacy.

(vii) The author wants to----------- the readers through this write-up.alert b) warn (c) inspire (d) caution

viii)'The Road to success is not straight, there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called

friends... ‘Which Of these literary devices is used here ?

a) pun (b) metaphor (c) irony (d) simile

ix) In order to achieve success we should.

a) ignore the possibility of any impediment

b) ignore the possibility of any failure

c) be ready to accept all challenges bravely

(d) not be unduly worried

x) How can we turn 'bumps' into stepping stones, according to the author ?

a) through proper planning (b) by hard work

(c) by timely preparation (d) by right skills

(xi) The attitude of the author towards 'material achievements' is

(a) questionable (b) positive

c) upgrading (d) downgrading

(xii) Which one of there conveys best the message of the passage ?

(a) Success is a matter of choice, planning and attitude

b) Success is not an accident

c) Success and failure are not very different

(d) Right attitude ensures success.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Choose the option that best conveys the central idea of the passage from the ones given below.

(I) It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation- Herman Melville

(II) The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same. - Colin R. Davis

(III) If you love what you are doing, you will be successful- Albert Schweitzer

(IV) People who succeed have momentum. – Tony Robbins

Answer 2

option 3if you love what you are doing you will be successful