Question

B.
Read the following passage and then answer the questions given below.
Music rejuvenates the mind. When music therapy is combined with other relaxation techniques based on
guided imagery, it reduces depression, pain and anxiety. Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain,
stiffness and tenderness of the muscles, tendons and joints. In such a condition music also improves sleep.
Researchers used relaxation technique based on guided imagery and music therapy for treatment of
patients. They were given a CD each which they could listen to at home. Then, the researchers measured
the different symptoms associated with fibromyalgia like intensity of pain, quality of life, sleep disorders
and others. The patients showed positive improvement in their condition. This reveals that the art of
relaxation and receptive music therapy are effective to a great extent.
I. Find words from the passage which mean the same as the words given below.
1. anguish
2. decreases
3. signs
4. state
5. related to
6. large
II. Answer the questions given below on the basis of your reading of the passage.
1. How does music affect the mind?
2. Which technique did the researchers use for the treatment of patients?
3. What is the effect of the techniques combined together?
4. What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
5. What is the outcome of the efforts of researchers to treat patients?
III. Give the plural form of the following nouns.
2. pain
1. life
3. symptom
4. therapy
5. technique
6. patient​

Answer 1

Answer:

• 1 - anguish - pain
• 2- decrease - reduce
• 3- signs - symptoms
• 4 - state - based on
• 5- related to - combined
• 6- large - great.