Question

A. Read the given passage and answer the following questions:

Books are our friends

We can never be alone if we make books our friends. Books entertain us when we are bored. They

motivate us when we have no hope. They cheer us when we feel sad. We gain knowledge about

different cultures, human relationship and emotions by reading books. We also learn about far away

places without actually going there. Stories describe different characters and their problems and

show how they deal with these problems. We learnt to sympathize with other people and how to face

difficulties in our own lives. Books give us knowledge and wisdom. Reading increases our

vocabulary and communication skill.

1. Fill in the blanks:[5M ]

a. Books ………………… us when we are bored.

b. They… …………… when we have no hope.

c. Books give us ……………… and ……………….

d. Reading increases our……………… and communication skill.

2. What are the benefits of reading books?2M

3. According to this passage books are better than friends true or false? 1M​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1

a) entertain

b) motivate

c) knowledge and wisdom

d) vocabulary

2 - Reading increases our vocabulary and communication skills.

3 - true