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CDS - Reading Comprehension Test 857
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  • Question 1/5
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    Read the following passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

    Sonam is from the state of Punjab. She has come to London to serve as a governess for the only child of the Rai's. The Rai's are good and decent and Sonam has no cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Rai is not employed in an Austrian company as she has been told. The nature of his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her hometown to her own people.

    Om is from a very poor family. His family owns a small piece of land that can hardly meet their daily requirements. One day, Om gets a great offer to work in the UK with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses of travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Om to the UK to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Om’s passport and gives him a small place to live with ten others like him.

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    Sonam’s situation is better than that of Om because 

    Solutions

    “She is shocked and wants to go back to her hometown to her own people.”

    From this line of the passage we understand that Sonam’s situation is better than that of Om because she knows what she wants to do.

    Hence, Option D is the correct answer.

  • Question 2/5
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

    Sonam is from the state of Punjab. She has come to London to serve as a governess for the only child of the Rai's. The Rai's are good and decent and Sonam has no cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Rai is not employed in an Austrian company as she has been told. The nature of his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her hometown to her own people.

    Om is from a very poor family. His family owns a small piece of land that can hardly meet their daily requirements. One day, Om gets a great offer to work in the UK with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses of travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Om to the UK to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Om’s passport and gives him a small place to live with ten others like him.

    ...view full instructions


    What is the meaning of the phrase “makes her jittery”?
    Solutions

    The phrase ‘Makes her jittery’ means that she is anxious.

    Anxious means feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

    Hence, Option B - anxiety is the correct answer.

  • Question 3/5
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

    Sonam is from the state of Punjab. She has come to London to serve as a governess for the only child of the Rai's. The Rai's are good and decent and Sonam has no cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Rai is not employed in an Austrian company as she has been told. The nature of his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her hometown to her own people.

    Om is from a very poor family. His family owns a small piece of land that can hardly meet their daily requirements. One day, Om gets a great offer to work in the UK with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses of travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Om to the UK to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Om’s passport and gives him a small place to live with ten others like him.

    ...view full instructions


    Which word from the ones given below best describes Sonam’s relationship with her employers in the beginning?
    Solutions

    Sonam’s relationship with her employees in the beginning was – Cordial.

    Meaning of the given words:

    Cordial means - warm and friendly.

    Hostile means - showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

    Complaining means – the expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

    Sympathetic means - feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

  • Question 4/5
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

    Sonam is from the state of Punjab. She has come to London to serve as a governess for the only child of the Rai's. The Rai's are good and decent and Sonam has no cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Rai is not employed in an Austrian company as she has been told. The nature of his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her hometown to her own people.

    Om is from a very poor family. His family owns a small piece of land that can hardly meet their daily requirements. One day, Om gets a great offer to work in the UK with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses of travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Om to the UK to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Om’s passport and gives him a small place to live with ten others like him.

    ...view full instructions


    The conclusion that can be drawn from both situations is that people should
    Solutions

    The conclusion that can be drawn from both situations is that people should verify details before accepting any job.

    Hence, option A is the correct answer.

  • Question 5/5
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    Directions For Questions

    Read the following passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

    Sonam is from the state of Punjab. She has come to London to serve as a governess for the only child of the Rai's. The Rai's are good and decent and Sonam has no cause to complain. One day she overhears something that makes her jittery. Mr. Rai is not employed in an Austrian company as she has been told. The nature of his business is illegal. She is shocked and wants to go back to her hometown to her own people.

    Om is from a very poor family. His family owns a small piece of land that can hardly meet their daily requirements. One day, Om gets a great offer to work in the UK with a construction contractor. In order to meet the expenses of travelling, the family decides to sell their own land and send Om to the UK to make money. On arrival, the contractor confiscates Om’s passport and gives him a small place to live with ten others like him.

    ...view full instructions


    Sonam and Om are in a similar situation because they
    Solutions

    Sonam and Om are in a similar situation because they are stranded in a foreign country.

    Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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