- RC forms an important part of the verbal ability section. This section mainly focuses on to check the ability to understand the language and the underlying concept of the passage. The main focus should be to have a good command over the language as well as time management.
- Make sure you attempt these passage on a regular basis and with complete seriousness.
- Read the passage below and then answer the questions that follow.
- Once you are finished, click the ‘Get Results’ button below. Any items you have not completed will be marked incorrect.
Passage:
One day, we were becalmed among a group of small islands, most of which appeared to be uninhabited. As soon as we were in want of fresh water, the captain sent the boat ashore to bring off a cask or two. But, we were mistaken in thinking there were no natives, for scarcely had we drawn near to the shore when a band of savages rushed out of the bush and assembled on the beach,brandishing their clubs and spears in a threatening manner.
RC (Level-1): Passage-5
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Question 1 |
The captain sent the boat to the shore to
look for inhabitants | |
find help | |
find a place to settle there | |
fetch some water |
Question 1 Explanation:
The captain sent them ashore to get some fresh water. It is directly stated in the passage.
Question 2 |
The savages brandished their spears in order to
display their skill | |
frighten the crew | |
welcome the crew to the island | |
tell the crew to leave |
Question 2 Explanation:
The savages took out their spears in a threatening manner to frighten the crew. The answer can be derived from the last line of the passage.
Question 3 |
The inhabitants of the islands were
man-eaters | |
pirates | |
cruel people | |
primitive tribes |
Question 3 Explanation:
As they used spears and clubs, the most logical deduction from this would be that they belonged to a primitive tribe. This is one question where you need to make a leap of faith in order to derive the answer.
Question 4 |
Which word from the passage means a large container?
Club | |
Cask | |
Brandish | |
Savage |
Question 4 Explanation:
Cask means a large container, a barrel.
Club is essentially a short staff, or stick, usually made of wood, and wielded as a weapon since prehistoric times.
Brandish means to wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
Savage here means a member of a group of people regarded as primitive and ancient.
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yeahhh once again 5/5. I think I am just lucky O:)