Practice Questions

The refuse is placed with layers of soil with an occasional sprinkling of water.

It contributes to the manufacture of useful fertilizer.

used paper, tiffin packings, plastic bags and fallen leaves

fallen branches from trees and leftovers of food

was shattered when detected with a rare illness

stopped all his researches as advised by the doctors

didn't take any medicine to cure his illness

would recover from his illness within two years

one who changed the way the world views science

one who was cured of a very serious illness

one who changed the way the world views people with disabilities

children should not be restricted from following their passion

children should be restricted from following their passion

children should be taught to follow the steps of their parents

children should not be allowed to express their ideas

she refused to appear for the higher secondary examination

He had a peculiar way of narrating stories and adventurous events.

they were busy with their professional life

Sneha's parents spared time for her every day.

Sneha was attracted to the glamorous career of her parents.

reading and understanding more about wildlife

watching web series and playing video games

blue veins that appear when one is tensed

"green light" means that if the listeners smile or nod (പുഞ്ചിരിക്കുകയോ തലയാട്ടുകയോ ചെയ്താൽ), the speaker feels encouraged to continue developing his/her thoughts (തുടരാൻ സ്പീക്കർക്ക് പ്രോത്സാഹനം തോന്നുന്നു).

Qualities of a good public speech: This option matches the passage’s main theme, as it discusses how a public speech should be interactive and audience-centered.

According to the passage, if the listeners frown (നെറ്റി ചുളിച്ചാൽ - indicating disagreement/വിയോജിപ്പ് സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നു), the speaker may present evidence (തെളിവുകൾ) that supports his/her views.

The passage states that the scientist's "groundbreaking research" led to significant advancements, indicating his primary contribution was through his research work.

The passage describes how exploring hiking trails rejuvenated her spirit, making her feel alive and connected to nature, which implies she felt energized.

The passage describes the author's feeling as a "sense of overwhelming joy", which means overjoyed.

The passage mentions "the value of rural properties was appreciating."

A "gesture" is an action performed to convey a feeling or intention, similar to an expression.

"Hope" means a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen, which can be similar to encouragement.

"Struggling" means having difficulty with something, which can be similar to fighting in this context.

"Elderly" means old, so the opposite would be young.

"Bustling" means full of activity or busy (തിരക്കുള്ള)

The moral of the story is that small acts of kindness can have a significant and positive impact on both the person who gives and the person who receives it.

Kindness can have a profound impact on both the giver and the receiver

The passage mentions that over time, Jake found a job and made new friends, often stopping by the park to visit Mrs. Thompson.

Mrs. Thompson's words of encouragement and stories inspired Jake and gave him a renewed sense of hope and determination.

Jake stopped to help Mrs. Thompson because he noticed she was struggling to open a bag of birdseed.

He noticed she was struggling to open a bag of birdseed

The passage states that Mrs. Thompson would sit on a bench in the park every morning, feeding the birds.

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