Question

A man is known by the book he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon in times of adversity or distress. It always receives us with the same kindness; amusing and interesting us in youth, comforting and consoling us in age.



1) Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the given passage? *

a. Books show the reader’s character

b. Books as man’s abiding friends

c. Books are useful in the youth

d. The importance of books in old age.

2) Which of the following is opposite in meaning to the word ‘adversity’ occurring in the passage? *

a. happiness

b. prosperity

c. progress

d. misfortune

3) The statement, ‘’ a good book may be among best of friends,’’ in the passage means that *

a. there cannot be a better friend than a good book

b. books may be good friends, but not better than good men

c. a good book can be included among the best of friends of mankind.

d. our best friends read the same good books.

e. None of these

4) According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true? *

a. Good books as well as good men always provide the finest company.

b. A good book never betrays us

c. We have sometimes to be patient with a book as it may bore us.

d. A good book serves as a permanent friend.

e. None of these

5 ) According to the passage, A man may usually be known by the books he reads because *

a. His reading habits shows that he is a scholar.

b. The books he reads affect his thinking

c. Books provide him a lot of knowledge

d. His selection of books generally reveals his temperament and character

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Answer 1

Answer:

1. Books show the reader,s character.

2. a. happiness.

3. the cannot be a better friend than a good book.

4. none of these.

5. Books provide him a lot of knowledge

Answer 2

The answers are as follows:

1. Option b

2. Option d

3. Option c

4. Option c

5. Option d

Unseen Comprehension

• Unseen comprehension forms an essential part of the English language. While learning the basics of the language, all students have to learn to comprehend and understand the language.

• Comprehension exercises increase our understanding of the language and help us improve our writing and vocabulary.

• It is also a way of reading for those students who don't usually read books.