Question

I. Read the following extract and choose the most appropriate option in the given
questions that follow. 1 x 4 = 4
‘He speaks with a very thin, subtle voice, so inaudible that it is hard to tell if he is speaking
at all. He has never interrupted anybody. On the other hand, he can never manage more
than two words without somebody interrupting him.’
Q1. ‘He speaks with a very thin, subtle voice, so inaudible that it is hard to tell if he is
speaking at all.’ refers to ________________.
a. The author
b. Juan Manuel
c. The observer
d. Mr Luke
Q2. Select the most appropriate option for sentences given in point (1) and point (2).
(1) He speaks with a very thin, subtle voice, so inaudible that it is hard to tell if he is
speaking...
(2) .... he can never manage more than two words without somebody interrupting him.
a. (1) is true and (2) is false.
b. (2) is the opposite of (1).
c. (1) is false and (2) is true.
d. (1) furthers the meaning of (2).
Q3. Select the suitable word from the extract to complete the following:
thin: fat
audible: _____________.
a. loud
b. noticeable
c. inaudible
d. clear
Q4. Identify the characteristic features of the protagonist Mr Luke according to the given
extract.
a. Greedy and violent
b. Small and round
c. Timid and shy
d. Nervous and choleric
II. Attempt the following. 1 x 2 = 2
Q5. Mr Luke stays back in the office for three to four hours extra because _______.
a. He gets extra payment for it.
b. He is unable to accomplish tasks assigned to him within normal working hours.
c. He is scared of his boss.
d. He likes working in his office.

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Q6. But come Saturday evening, he switches on his portable radio and turns the volume up
full in order to follow the ____________________.
a. wrestling match
b. boxing match
c. football match.
d. basketball match.

Answer 1

Answer:

Q1 (d)

Q2 (d)

Q3 (c)

Q4 (c)

Q5

Q6