Button, Button
Q.No 1 Choose the correct synonyms.
1. “Who do you represent?” demanded Norma:
A) repeated B) defended C) asked D) reported
2. Mr. Steward looked embarrassed:
A) curious B) tired C) happy D) ashamed
3. “No” she couldn’t seem to breathe. She struggled to her feet and walked into the kitchen numbly.
A) gloomily B) senselessly C) sadly D) happily
4. She glared at the carton as she unlocked the door.
A) worked B) jumped C) frowned D) cooked
5. Arthur stared at her appalled:
A) Surprised B) terrified C) happy D) stunned
6. Now truly she was furious:
A) angry B) shocked C) afraid D) humble
7. The offer is completely genuine:
A) Real B) fake C) costly D) disgraceful
8. Norma repressed a smile:
A) urged B) checked C) uttered D) made
9. Arthur looked incredulous:
A) authoritiative B) definite C) doubtful D) sure
10. The package was laying by the front door:
A) bundle B) picture C) pistol D) device
11. Norma remembered Arthur’s life-insurance with double indemnity:
A) compensation B) fine C) reward D) installment
12. She shudders at her own thoughts:
A) shivers B) smiles C) relaxes D) laughs
13. Impulsively Norma picked up the card halves:
A) fortunately B) probably C) knowingly D) instinctively
14. Norma made a scoffing sound.
A) deafening B) pleasing C) relenting D) taunting
15. Norma looked disgusted:
A) appalled B) pleasing C) relenting D) taunting
16. Arthur looked astounded
A) happy B) shocked C) satisfied D) sad
17. She was sure now it was a sales pitch:
A) Persuasive talk B) do business C) cunning D) allurement
18. Mr. Steward’s tone had been offensive:
A) Low B) horror C) intrigue D) upset
19. There was all this furore, over a meaningless button:
A) rage B) horror C) intrigue D) upset
20. Steward nodded, “monetarily.”
A) refused B) laughed C) cried D) agreed21. She looked the front and joined Arthur in the elevator:
A) stairs B) crane C) electric lift D) plane
22. Arthur’s voice was guarded.
A) careless B) careful C) rough D) melodious
23. Abruptly, she began to smash it on the sink edge.
A) crash B) mesh C) wash D) drop
24. Norma stared at the small man.
A) Laughed B) looked C) taunted D) attacked
25. What was inside the carton fastened to a wooden box?
A) Electric iron B) push button unit C) Watch D) Radio
26. She shudders at her own thoughts.
A) Cries B) Shivers C) Smiles D) Worries
27. Arthur stared at her appalled.
A) gazed B) raised C) excited D) terrified
Choose the correct answer.
28. Where did Norma put the lamb chips?
A) In the oven B) in the broiler C) in the freezer D) in the basket
29. For how much dollars was Arthur’s life insured by insurance?
A) 20000 B) 25000 C) 30000 D) 35000
30. Where was the package lying?
A) Front door B) hall C) road D) garden
31. What was the reward for pushing the button?
A) $25,000 B) $50,000 C) $5,000 D) $2,500
32. Where was the key to the bell-dome unit?
A) in the box B) in the drawer C) in the pocket D) in the sealed envelope
33. The organization is of ________ scope:
A) national B) international C) global D) domestic
34. There was a small man in the:
A) porch B) room C) hallway D) door
35. Mr. Steward was a _______ man:
A) bulky B) small C) tall D) fat
36. Norma put the lamb chops in the:
A) Oven B) broiler C) freezer D) basket
37. Why didn’t Arthur agree to the offer of Mr. Steward for pushing the button?
A) He considered it a practical joke
B) He did not rely on him
C) He considered death of some unknown person a murder
D) He did not believe him
Chapt. no 2Clearing in the Sky
Q.No 1 Choose the correct synonyms.
A) diverted B) shining C) sharp D) glowing
2. Jess saw dark stalwart plants of tomatoes.
A) Dry B) feeble C) strong D) strange
3. Stray cattle if they ever get out of the pasture.
A) fleshy B) sick C) strong D) wandering
4. The fingers of trees were fondling the substance of clouds.
A) showing B) hiding C) caressing D) tearing
5. The writer’s father bragged.
A) explained B) ordered C) boasted D) wondered
6. My curiosity was aroused.
A) slept B) wept C) laughed D) stirred
7. Jess saw many species of hard and soft wood trees.
A) branches B) kinds C) leaves D) trunks
8. Jess’ father interrupted when jess was speaking.
A) appreciated B) broke in C) dozed off D) ploughed
9. This is the cleanest patch I’ve ever seen.
A) Piece of land B) garden C) bazar D) hotel
10. He had made up his mind.
A) cleaned B) confirmed C) resolved D) retired
11. I have cheated death many times.
A) Met B) deceived C) called D) faced
12. A branch of a tree snapped off.
A) Rose upward B) swayed C) shot D) broke
13. “Look at this jess.” He bragged.
A) mocked B) boasted C) smiled D) laughed
14. Jess lost his plough in a furrow.
A) valley B) groove C) stream D) barrow
15. It took me thirty years to improve these old worn-out acres.
A) Till B) develop C) allot D) destroy
16. The sunlight was coming out distorted.
A) tampered B) lovely C) shiny D) fierce
17. The age of a man is_______ according to the Good Book.
A) 50 years B) 60 years C) 70 years D) 80 years
18. Twice my father stopped to wipe the sweat.
A) Rub away B) move away C) take away D) wash
19. Anything grown in this land has a better flavour.
A) colour B) taste C) shape D) juice
20. Their long boughs were fondling the while substance of white cloud.
A) Flowing B) Shining C) Caressing D) Feeling
21. Jess father would do it if he had to crawl.
A) Move fast B) creep C) beg D) slaughter
22. What aroused the curiosity of the writer?
A) Habit B) Activity C) Denial D) Desire
Choose the correct answer.
23. Why did the old man hunt the squirrels?
A) To sell B) to kill C) to cook D) to pet
24. The old man cut with his pocket knife.
A) A wisp of alfalfa B) a flower C) a sapling D) a tomato
25. What was the age of jess when his father made a plough for him.
A) 5 years B) 6 years C) 7 years D) 8 years
26. How many patches of bared soil were there?
A) seven B) eight C) nine D) ten
27. What did jess’ father hunt?
A) deer B) goat C) sparrows D) squirrels
28. What type of special tree was found by the old man?
A) cherry B) apple C) orange D) coffee
29. What did the old man cut with his pocket knife?
A) A sapling B) a flower C) a wisp of alfalfa D) a tomato
30. What is the age of man according to the Good Book?
A) 50 years B) 70 years C) 60 years D) 80 years
31. What happened when the boy lost his small wooden plough?
A) He forgot it B) He wept C) He smiled D) He found it
32. The clearing on the top was not more than
A) Three acres B) four acres C) two acres D) three-fourth of an acr
Chap no 3
Dark they were, and Golden Eyed
Q.No 1 Choose the correct synonyms.
1. She dashed blindly.
A) rose B) called C) attended D) rushed
2. Harry looked at his house in dismay.
A) gloom B) joy C) success D) triumph
3. The children hollered at the deep dome of Martian Sky
A) strolled B) stayed C) looked D) shouted
4. The lid of the rocket gave a bulging pop.
A) increasing B) decreasing C) pleansant D) mild
5. We are here to rescue you.
A) award B) punish C) save D) meet
6. The hot Martian air had warped all the houses out of shape.
A) beaten B) distorted C) colored D) captured
7. He felt submerged in a chemical.
A) drowned B) swimming C) shouted D) rushed
8. Bittering had some blueprints.
A) sketches B) utensils C) instruments D) medicines
9. Have you been prowling up in the ruins?
A) Bathing B) creeping C) playing D) roaming
10. The captain established headquarters in an abandoned bar.
A) populated B) deserted C) spacious D) narrow
11. They found a flimsy rocket frame rusting in an empty shop.
A) fragile B) new C) old D) shiny
12. Chances are a plague did this town in, Sir.
A) Epidemic B) Bomb C) Flood D) Thunder
13. She was golden and slender as her daughter.
A) beautiful B) fat C) slim D) ugly
Choose the correct answer.
14. What was the condition of the Bittering family on war on the earth?
A) overjoyed B) relaxed C) shocked D) no reaction
15. “I feel like a salt crystal in a mountain stream” Who said?
A) Mr. Bittering B) Mrs. Bittering C) Ellen D) Cora
Chap
no 4:
Thank
You, M’am
Q.No 1 Choose the correct synonyms.
1. She shook him until his teeth rattled.
A) broke B) clattered C) pained D) removed
2. The lady’s kind behavior embarrassed the boy:
A) frightened B) pleased C) encouraged D) put to shame
3. Roger wanted to buy some suede shoes.
A) Big B) costly C) cheap D) soft leather
4. Instead, as they ate, she told him about her job
A) Place of B) despair C) in fact D) inspite of
5. The boy stooped to pick up the pocket book.
A) stood B) thought C) mused D) bend down
6. M’am asked Roger to comb his hair to be presentable.
A) Sugar daddy B) bald C) untidy D) decent
7. But she bent down enough to permit him to stoop.
A) walk B) run C) slack D) bend
8. Mrs. Jones did not embarrass the boy.
A) confuse B) refuse C) refute D) salute
9. Was I bothering you?
A) beating B) disturbing C) dragging D) pushing
10. They all stood and gazed.
A) sang B) danced C) stared D) called
11. He did not want to be mistrusted
A) asked B) invited C) respected D) suspected
12. M’am kicked the boy on his sitter.
A) battleaxe B) foot C) head D) hip
13. M’am dragged the boy.
A) frightened B) punished C) beat D) pulled
14. He looked frail and willow-wild.
A) stout B) strong C) weak D) young
15. Sweat popped out on the boy’s face.
A) disappeared B) came out C) spread D) absent
16. She permitted him to stoop and pick up her purse.
A) Bend the body B) sit C) stand D) fall
17. He looked as if he were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow-wild.
A) fat B) tall C) strong D) weak
18. He looked as if he were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow-wild.
A) savage B) lean C) thief D) brave
19. The strap broke with a sudden single thud.
A) jerk B) Push C) Rope D) Power
20. Shoes got by devilish ways will burn you feet.
A) Clever B) Evil C) Mad D) Crazy
21. There was an ice box behind the screen.
A) Freezer B) Plate C) Grill D) Window
22. The woman did not ask the boy where the lived or his folks.
A) Friends B) Kins C) Teachers D) Fans
23. The young man frowned.
A) laughed B) stopped C) scowled D) announced
24. The boy who snatched the purse was willow wild.
A) Thin B) Fat C) Tall D) short
25. Do no mistake of latching on to any body’s pocket-book.
A) Running with B) throwing C) stealing D) snatching Choose the correct answer
26. The woman cooked the food and asked the boy to
A) serve B) help C) set the table D) eat
27. The boy was wearing:
A) Suede shoes B) tennis shoes C) black shoes D) new shoes
28. What was the woman carrying?
A) a rod B) a bag C) a hammer D) a large purse
29. What happened when the woman shook the boy?
A) Started smiling B) started running C) his teeth rattled D) sat down
30. The boy washed his face on the direction of
A) Police officer B) his father C) the woman D) his uncle
31. What was the boy’s name in the lesson “Thank You M’am”?
A) Jimmy B) Bobby C) Roger D) Benny
32. From where was the woman coming?
A) hotel B) beauty shop C) office D) college
33. How many dollars did the woman give to the boy?
A) five B) seven C) nine D) ten
34. Why did the teeth of the boy rattle?
A) Due to cold B) due to fear C) due to weakness D) the woman shook him
35. Mrs. Jones looked the food and asked the boy to
A) serve B) eat C) help D) set the table
Chap
no 5:
The Piece of String
Q.No 1 Choose the correct synonyms.
1. He said in the most exasperating tone:
A) daring B) irritating C) loving D) shocking
2. Mr. Hubert became flushed with anger.
A) reddened B) blackish C) delighted D) thrilled
3. Mr. Hubert looked at the Mayor astounded:
A) astonished B) seriously C) happily D) intelligently
4. The Mayor was a stout serious man.
A) ugly B) handsome C) heavy D) noise
5. The grave of Hubert withstood the havocs of the flood.
A) water B) destruction C) waves D) noise
6. Mr. Hubert was, in triumph.
A) trouble B) darnkness C) deception D) victory
7. Mr. Hubert choked with indignation.
A) pleased B) laughed C) annoyed D) excited
8. Mr. Hubert only met with incredulity.
A) disbelief B) insecurity C) inefficiency D) greed
9. The people were attentive.
A) Sad B) happy C) alert D) active
10. Mr. Hubert reiterated his innocence.
A) repeated B) rejected C) discarded D) blamed
11. Mr. James was the caretaker of public hall.
A) Engineer B) designer C) builder D) keeper
12. Mr. Hubert was a peasant:
A) master B) farmer C) barber D) driver
13. I repeat it on my salvation:
A) insult B) grief C) benefit D) the act of saving
14. Finally the Mayor discharged Hubert.
A) punished B) hanged C) released D) accused
15. Mr. Hubert continued claiming his innocence in the delirium of death.
A) delight B) anger C) splender D) babbling
16. People called Mr. Hubert, old Rascal
A) leader B) peasant C) rogue D) teacher
17. A flood in its wrath carried away the people.
A) misery B) joy C) sadness D) fury
18. After the drum beat had ceased the drumbeater called out to the people.
A) Stopped B) Broke C) Resounded D) Dropped
19. The people were impatiently waiting for him.
A) anxiously B) happily C) furiously D) sadly
20. The finder is requested to return the pocketbook.
A) Loser B) Writer C) Attainer D) Baker
Choose the correct Answer
21. What were the feelings of Hubert when he informed of the recovery of the lost object?
A) concerned B) disgusted C) indifferent D) triumphed
22. Mr. James was the:
A) Mayor B) Police officer C) caretaker D) advocate
23. What did Hubert pick from the ground?
A) A pocket-book B) a piece of string C) a stick D) a stone
24. A public announcement was made about:
A) Lost jewellery B) money C) loss of a pocket book D) loss of a bag
25. What was found on Hubert?
A) A piece of string B) pocketbook C) some money D) bunch of keys
26. How much money was there in the lost pocketbook?
A) 500 shilling B) 400 shilling C) 300 shilling D) 200 shilling
27. The rich people gathered at the big hall.
A) To watch a show B) for a discussion C) to hear a lecture D) for a great meal
28. Who returned the pocket book to James?
A) Hubert B) Manana C) George D) Mayor
29. What was Mr. Manana?
A) A carpenter B) a fisherman C) a harness man D) a mason
30. Mr. Hubert was surprised when the police officer asked him to accompany him to the________
A) Police station B) court C) mayor’s office D) market
31. What did the people say behind Hubert’s back?
A) Those are lame excuses B) he is innocent C) he is unreliable D) a man of loose character
32. “But he only met with incredulity” means that he was believed to be____
A) Speaking the truth B) lying C) showing his faith D) shouting
33. Here lies a man who told nothing but_________
A) A Lie B) Truth C) Jokes D) Funny Thing
A)
Chap
no 6: The Reward
Q.No 1 Choose the correct synonyms.
1. Gorgios made all the more melancholy by the tight-fitting uniform.
A) gloom B) delight C) success D) failure
2. It was a splendid scene.
A) sufficient B) magnificient C) horrible D) suitable
3. It only remained then to inaugurate Gorgios.
A) decorate B) castigate C) initiate D) punish
4. But, whatever his motive was, he hit on a most extraordinary ambition.
A) contest B) success C) desire D) wealth
5. Gentle applause broke out from every head for Gorgios.
A) curse B) dislike C) clapping D) abuse
6. Gorgios wore down opposing arguments.
A) animals B) chapters C) logic D) pages
7. He was in a very precarious state.
A) uncertain B) previous C) proud D) precious
Choose the correct answer.
8. The great throne-room had been turned into a kind of______.
A) gymnasium B) stadium C) race track D) pool
9. Gorgios hit on an ambition to be appointed.
A) An inspector B) a magistrate C) a clerk D) a court acrobat
10. Which place had been turned into a kind of gymnasium for the inauguration ceremoney?
A) court B) great throne-room C) palace D) public hall
11. Jorkens succeeded because he was
A) An athlete B) a determined person C) a lucky man D) a hard working man
12. Who uttered a quiet sigh mourning over some lost ambition?
A) Hubert B) Gorgios C) Terbut D) Jorkens
13. Who wanted be appointed as court acrobat?
A) jorkens B) Terbut C) Gorgios D) the writer
14. Jorkens visited Europe when food used to be
A) nice B) cheap C) tasty D) costly
15. Who disagreed with Jorkens?
A) Hubert B) Terbut C) John D) Gorgios
16. Royal smiles were directed towards
A) Gorgios B) Jorkens C) People D) Musicians
17. What had Gorgios won at school?
A) prize B) competition C) race D) high jump and hurdles
18. On what subject did Gorgios make speeches?
A) examination B) many subjects C) war D) water
19. The man who keeps on wins
A) The reward B) the race C) the fight D) the shield20. At what age
20. Gorgios came by his wild ideas?
A) 14 B) 16 C) 18 D) 20
21. The achieve his ambition, Gorgios went into__________
A) theatre B) room C) circus D) politics
22. How was Gorgios’ dress for court?
A) gay B) tattered C) loose D) old
23. Who told the story about the young man willing to become a court acrobat?
A) Terbut B) Philip C) Jorkens D) Canady
24. Jorkens said that a man who wanted to succeed had to be
A) An Athlete B) A determined person C) A lucky man D) A Hardworking person
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