Reading Comprehension: The Couple

Questions and Answers

What was Paul doing as Aunt Jenny questioned him?

Grazing his supper

Feeding his supper

Churning his supper

Eating his supper (correct)

What type of questions did Aunt Jenny ask Paul?

Simple questions about dinner

Questions about his swimming skills

Questions full of deceit and deep meaning (correct)

Questions related to his studies

What ability is Aunt Jenny implied to have in the passage?

An ability to cook perfectly

A gift for detecting deceit (correct)

A knack for humor

A talent for solving puzzles

How did Paul feel during Aunt Jenny's questioning?

Uncomfortable and anxious Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul perceive from Aunt Jenny's face?

No indication of her thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of Aunt Jenny's inquiries?

They were cryptic and manipulative Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul ultimately tell Aunt Jenny?

No, he did not want to swim Signup and view all the answers

Which action did Aunt Jenny take towards Paul?

She asked him challenging questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of the areas of triangles ∆ABC and ∆DEF given their perimeters are 24 cm and 9 cm respectively?

64 : 7 Signup and view all the answers

If the manufacturing capacity ratio of local quality to export quality in the best plant is 4:1, what percentage of the total output is export quality?

25% Signup and view all the answers

What coordinates represent the point of intersection of the lines x + y = 5 and x - y = 3?

(2, 1) Signup and view all the answers

Given the triangles ∆ABC and ∆DEF with their perimeters known, how does the side length ratio affect the area ratio?

Area ratio is proportional to the square of the side length ratio. Signup and view all the answers

If the local quality to export quality ratio is 3:1 in a plant, what is the local quality when the total production is 240 units?

180 units Signup and view all the answers

What type of triangles will ∆ABC and ∆DEF be if they have equal angles and corresponding sides in the ratio of their perimeters?

Similar triangles Signup and view all the answers

In the context of quality manufacturing, what does a higher local quality output compared to export quality imply?

The plant caters more to local markets. Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential disadvantage of having a local quality to export quality ratio of 2:11?

Inadequate local quality management. Signup and view all the answers

What term best describes the age of the antique ruins in the region?

Ancient Signup and view all the answers

Identify the segment that contains a spelling error: I begged him / to reconcider / the decision but / he refused to yield.

to reconcider Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is incorrectly spelled?

Encraoch Signup and view all the answers

In the relationship puzzle, what does 'T × X ÷ Y + Z' suggest about T in relation to Z?

Father Signup and view all the answers

What does the operation 'A - B' signify in the context of the given relationships?

A is B's wife Signup and view all the answers

If 'A ÷ B' means 'A is B's sister', which of the following would incorrectly interpret this relationship?

A is the brother of B Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'A + B' imply in family relationships?

A is B's brother Signup and view all the answers

In the relationship structure, what does 'A × B' signify?

A is B's father Signup and view all the answers

Identify the set of numbers that correlates in the same way as the given set: (10, 5, 20).

(54, 18, 72) Signup and view all the answers

How many triangles are present in the given figure?

14 Signup and view all the answers

When the letters of the word 'VIRTUAL' are arranged in alphabetical order, how many letters will remain in their original position?

One Signup and view all the answers

Which option shows a set of numbers that gives a product of double the first number?

(20, 5, 50) Signup and view all the answers

If 5 is added to a number and then multiplied by 2, which of the following results in 30?

15 Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of the first three prime numbers?

17 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following numbers is a perfect square?

16 Signup and view all the answers

If you have a rectangle with a length of 10 and width of 5, what is the perimeter?

30 Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate antonym of the word 'support' in the context of the sentence?

Disclaim Signup and view all the answers

Which option best replaces the underlined part of the sentence: 'This is best book for children to read'?

This is the best book Signup and view all the answers

Identify the antonym of the word 'glory'.

Shame Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the idiom 'sold like hot cakes' in the context of selling plots?

Sold quickly and in large numbers Signup and view all the answers

Which option can correctly substitute the underlined segment in the sentence: 'The little boy cried with pain when he burnt his fingers'?

when he burns his fingers Signup and view all the answers

What is an appropriate synonym for the word stressed in the context?

Emphasized Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'delight'?

Despair Signup and view all the answers

In the phrase 'sold like hot cakes', what does 'hot cakes' suggest about the items being sold?

They are popular Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Comprehension Exercises

Fill-in-the-blank format used to assess understanding of a passage featuring a conversation between Paul and Aunt Jenny.
Paul feels discomfort during the questioning, indicative of underlying tension.
Aunt Jenny’s questions contain deceitful intent, aimed at trapping Paul.

Question-Specific Insights

For filling in blanks:
- “As Paul was (1)________ his supper” could be replaced by various options, with "eating" being the most suitable.
- Aunt Jenny (2)______ him questions, likely "asked," aligns best with the passage context.
Antonyms and synonyms are tested for vocabulary, e.g., "Glory" antonym is "Shame," and the synonym for "antique" is "ancient."

Sentence Structure and Grammar

Importance of sentence substitution for clarity is highlighted, with options provided for revising sentences.
Focus on correcting spelling and grammatical errors, as illustrated with examples like "reconcider," which should be "reconsider."

General Intelligence Section

Mathematical symbols correlate with familial relationships; for example, A + B indicates brotherhood.
Participants must determine relationships based on equations, illustrating logical reasoning.

Quantitative Aptitude

Emphasizes the calculation of areas and ratios in geometric shapes, such as triangles, for comparative analysis.
Questions focus on the efficiency of manufacturing plants regarding local and export quality outputs.

Analytical and Logical Reasoning

The exercise involves establishing relationships and patterns through numeric reasoning exercises.
Includes assessing coordinates of intersection points for two given lines.

Summary

The overall format encourages active reading and critical thinking.
Emphasizes comprehension, vocabulary, sentence structure, and logical reasoning through varied question formats.

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