Narrative Text Quiz Questions And Answers
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This quiz is meant to enhance your understanding of narratives with these challenging questions and answers. Learning to understand a narrative piece of writing and the message it is trying to teach to the reader is an important reading skill. The test below has various narratives followed by questions that test how well you understand the passage. Give the quiz a try and test your understanding. Good luck, and don’t forget to share your score with your friends!
Questions and Answers
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The Wolf and the Goat A wolf saw a goat grazing at the edge of a high cliff. The wolf smacked his lips at the thought of a fine goat dinner. “My dear friend,” said the wolf in his sweetest voice. “Aren’t you afraid you will fall down from that cliff? Come down here and graze on this fine grass beside me on safe, level ground.” “No, thank you,” said the goat. “Well then,” said the wolf, “Aren’t you cold up there in the wind? You would be warmer grazing down here beside me in this sheltered area.” “No, thank you,” said the goat. “But the grass tastes better down here!” said the exasperated wolf. “Why dine alone?” “My dear wolf,” the goat finally said, “Are you quite sure that it is my dinner you are worrying about and not your own?” (P12.19-22.UN.0809) What did the wolf ask when he saw the goat grazing at the edge of a high cliff?
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To be his friend
- B.
To graze on the level ground.
- C.
To climb up higher
- D.
To be dinner
Correct Answer
B. To graze on the level ground.Explanation
The wolf asked the goat to graze on the level ground instead of the edge of the high cliff. The wolf tried to convince the goat by suggesting that it would be safer and more comfortable to graze on the ground rather than risking falling down from the cliff or being cold in the wind. However, the goat saw through the wolf's ulterior motive and realized that the wolf was actually concerned about his own dinner rather than the goat's well-being.Rate this question:
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The Wolf and the Goat A wolf saw a goat grazing at the edge of a high cliff. The wolf smacked his lips at the thought of a fine goat dinner. “My dear friend,” said the wolf in his sweetest voice. “Aren’t you afraid you will fall down from that cliff? Come down here and graze on this fine grass beside me on safe, level ground.” “No, thank you,” said the goat. “Well then,” said the wolf, “Aren’t you cold up there in the wind? You would be warmer grazing down here beside me in this sheltered area.” “No, thank you,” said the goat. “But the grass tastes better down here!” said the exasperated wolf. “Why dine alone?” “My dear wolf,” the goat finally said, “Are you quite sure that it is my dinner you are worrying about and not your own?” (P12.19-22.UN.0809) “Aren’t you cold up there in the wind?” The word "there" in the last sentence refers to …
- A.
A high cliff
- B.
Sheltered are
- C.
Grass
- D.
Ground
Correct Answer
A. A high cliffExplanation
The word "there" in the sentence refers to the high cliff where the goat is currently eating. The wolf is trying to convince the goat to come down from the high cliff by suggesting that it must be cold up there in the wind.Rate this question:
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The Wolf and the Goat A wolf saw a goat grazing at the edge of a high cliff. The wolf smacked his lips at the thought of a fine goat dinner. “My dear friend,” said the wolf in his sweetest voice. “Aren’t you afraid you will fall down from that cliff? Come down here and graze on this fine grass beside me on safe, level ground.” “No, thank you,” said the goat. “Well then,” said the wolf, “Aren’t you cold up there in the wind? You would be warmer grazing down here beside me in this sheltered area.” “No, thank you,” said the goat. “But the grass tastes better down here!” said the exasperated wolf. “Why dine alone?” “My dear wolf,” the goat finally said, “Are you quite sure that it is my dinner you are worrying about and not your own?” (P12.19-22.UN.0809) What can we learn from the story above?
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Don’t look down on other creatures.
- B.
Don’t be gullible.
- C.
Don’t judge others by their appearance.
- D.
Don’t easily beat other creatures.
Correct Answer
B. Don’t be gullible.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that we should not be gullible. The story demonstrates this by showing how the wolf tries to manipulate the goat by pretending to be concerned for its well-being. However, the goat sees through the wolf's deceit and realizes that the wolf is only looking out for its own interests. This teaches us the lesson of not trusting someone solely based on their outward behavior or appearance.Rate this question:
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The Wolf and the GoatA wolf saw a goat grazing at the edge of a high cliff. The wolf smacked his lips at the thought of a fine goat dinner.“My dear friend,” said the wolf in his sweetest voice. “Aren’t you afraid you will fall down from that cliff? Come down here and graze on this fine grass beside me on safe, level ground.”“No, thank you,” said the goat.“Well then,” said the wolf, “Aren’t you cold up there in the wind? You would be warmer grazing down here beside me in this sheltered area.”“No, thank you,” said the goat.“But the grass tastes better down here!” said the exasperated wolf. “Why dine alone?”“My dear wolf,” the goat finally said, “Are you quite sure that it is my dinner you are worrying about and not your own?”(P12.19-22.UN.0809) From the story, we know...
- A.
The goat was very hungry.
- B.
The wolf was a helpful animal.
- C.
The wolf was eager to eat the goat.
- D.
The goat was going to fight with the wolf.
Correct Answer
C. The wolf was eager to eat the goat.Explanation
From the story, it is evident that the wolf was eager to eat the goat. The wolf tried to lure the goat down from the high cliff by offering various reasons like fear of falling down, being cold, and better tasting grass. However, the goat saw through the wolf's intentions and realized that the wolf was more concerned about his own dinner rather than the goat's well-being. This indicates that the wolf had ulterior motives and was indeed eager to eat the goat.Rate this question:
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The Tortoise and the Hare Once, there was a speedy hare who bragged about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, the tortoise, which was slow and steady, challenged him to a race. All the animals in the forest gathered to watch. Hare ran down the road for a while and then paused to rest. He looked back at the tortoise and cried out, "How do you expect to win this race when you are walking along at your slow, slow pace?" The hare stretched himself out alongside the road and fell asleep, thinking, "There is plenty of time to relax. But then animals who were watching cheered so loudly for the tortoise that they woke up Hare. Hare stretched and yawned and began to run again, but it was too late. The tortoise was over the line. After that, Hare always reminded himself, "Don't brag about your lightning pace, for slow and steady won the race!" (P70.19-22.UN.0809) What made the Hare wake up from her sleeping?
- A.
The loud noise of the cheering animals
- B.
The steady walk of the tortoise
- C.
The forest animal’s cry
- D.
The race voice
Correct Answer
A. The loud noise of the cheering animalsExplanation
The Hare woke up from their sleeping because of the loud noise of the cheering animals.Rate this question:
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The Tortoise and the Hare Once there was a speedy hare who bragged about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, the tortoise, which was slow and steady, challenged him to a race. All the animals in the forest gathered to watch. Hare ran down the road for a while and then paused to rest. He looked back at Slow and Steady and cried out, "How do you expect to win this race when you are walking along at your slow, slow pace?" Hare stretched himself out alongside the road and fell asleep, thinking, "There is plenty of time to relax. The animals who were watching cheered so loudly for the tortoise that they woke up Hare. Hare stretched and yawned and began to run again, but it was too late. The tortoise was over the line. After that, Hare always reminded himself, "Don't brag about your lightning pace, for slow and steady won the race!" (P70.19-22.UN.0809) In the line, “… slow and steady challenged him to a race.” the word “him” refers to …
- A.
The hare
- B.
The tortoise
- C.
A certain animal
- D.
The hare’s friend
Correct Answer
A. The hareExplanation
The word "him" refers to the hare. This can be inferred from the previous sentence which mentions the hare bragging about how fast he could run. The tortoise, being tired of hearing the hare boast, challenged him to a race. Therefore, "him" in this context refers to the hare.Rate this question:
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The Tortoise and the Hare Once there was a speedy hare who bragged about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, the tortoise, which was slow and steady, challenged him to a race. All the animals in the forest gathered to watch. Hare ran down the road for a while and then paused to rest. He looked back at Slow and Steady and cried out, "How do you expect to win this race when you are walking along at your slow, slow pace?" Hare stretched himself out alongside the road and fell asleep, thinking, "There is plenty of time to relax. The animals who were watching cheered so loudly for the tortoise that they woke up Hare. Hare stretched and yawned and began to run again, but it was too late. The tortoise was over the line. After that, Hare always reminded himself, "Don't brag about your lightning pace, for slow and steady won the race!" (P70.19-22.UN.0809) What can you learn from the story?
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Do not underestimate anyone who seems inferior to you.
- B.
Do not sleep while you have a competition.
- C.
Do not blame anyone even though he did it.
- D.
Do not stop walking until you succeed.
Correct Answer
A. Do not underestimate anyone who seems inferior to you.Explanation
The story of the Tortoise and the Hare teaches us not to underestimate anyone who seems inferior to us. In the story, the hare boasted about his speed and underestimated the tortoise's ability to compete. However, the tortoise's slow and steady approach allowed him to ultimately win the race. This reminds us that we should not judge others based on appearances or initial impressions, as they may surprise us with their capabilities.Rate this question:
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The Tortoise and the Hare Once, there was a speedy hare who bragged about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, the tortoise, which was slow and steady, challenged him to a race. All the animals in the forest gathered to watch. Hare ran down the road for a while and then paused to rest. He looked back at Slow and Steady and cried out, "How do you expect to win this race when you are walking along at your slow, slow pace?" Hare stretched himself out alongside the road and fell asleep, thinking, "There is plenty of time to relax. The animals who were watching cheered so loudly for the tortoise that they woke up Hare. Hare stretched and yawned and began to run again, but it was too late. The tortoise was over the line. After that, Hare always reminded himself, "Don't brag about your lightning pace, for slow and steady won the race!"(P70.19-22.UN.0809) From the text we can conclude that the hare’s characteristics were …
- A.
Arrogant and sarcastic
- B.
Friendly and helpful
- C.
Careless and crazy
- D.
Humble and nice
Correct Answer
A. Arrogant and sarcasticExplanation
From the text, it is evident that the hare was arrogant and sarcastic. He bragged about his speed and mocked the tortoise for being slow. He even questioned how the tortoise expected to win the race with its slow pace. This behavior demonstrates arrogance and sarcasm.Rate this question:
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Long ago in the Neverland, there lived a very beautiful princess, Snow White. The Queen was her stepmother. She was very jealous of her beauty. So she wanted her to die. Snow White knew about the evil plan. She escaped into a forest. There she made friends with seven dwarfs. The queen turned into a witch. Snow White did not realize it. The witch gave her a poisoned apple. After eating the apple and falling for the Queen’s scheme, Snow White was put to sleep for years. Fortunately, in the end, Prince Charming revived her with a kiss. They lived together happily ever after. (TO.UN.29-34.0910) The text above tells us about …
- A.
Never land
- B.
Snow white
- C.
Evil plan
- D.
Prince
Correct Answer
B. Snow whiteExplanation
The given text tells us about Snow White, a beautiful princess who lives in Neverland. The Queen, her stepmother, is jealous of her beauty and wants her to die. Snow White escapes into a forest and befriends seven dwarfs. The Queen turns into a witch and gives Snow White a poisoned apple, causing her to fall into a deep sleep. Eventually, Prince Charming revives Snow White with a kiss and they live happily ever after. Therefore, the correct answer is Snow White.Rate this question:
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Long ago in Neverland, there lived a very beautiful princess, Snow White. The Queen was her stepmother. She was very jealous of her beauty. So she wanted her to die. Snow White knew about the evil plan. She escaped into a forest. There she made friends with the seven dwarfs. The Queen turned into a witch. Snow White did not realize it. The witch gave her a poisoned apple. As a result, White was now put to sleep for years. Fortunately, in the end, Prince Charming revived her with a kiss. They lived together happily ever after. (TO.UN.29-34.0910) The idea that Snow White knew the Queen's plan is found in paragraph...
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One
- B.
Two
- C.
Three
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
B. TwoExplanation
The idea that Snow White knew the Queen's plan is found in paragraph two. In this paragraph, it is mentioned that Snow White knew about the evil plan and escaped into a forest to avoid it. This indicates that she was aware of the Queen's jealousy and her intention to harm her.Rate this question:
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Long ago in Neverland, there lived a very beautiful princess, Snow White. The Queen was her stepmother. She was very jealous of her beauty. So she wanted her to die. Snow White knew about the evil plan. She escaped into a forest. There she made friends with the seven dwarfs. The Queen turned into a witch. Snow White did not realize it. The witch gave her a poisoned apple. As a result, White was put to sleep for years. Fortunately, in the end, Prince Charming revived her with a kiss. They lived together happily ever after. (TO.UN.29-34.0910) Why did the queen want Snow White to die?
- A.
She was jealous
- B.
She felt uncomfortable with her
- C.
She loved her
- D.
She was a nice queen
Correct Answer
A. She was jealousExplanation
The queen wanted Snow White to die because she was jealous of her beauty.Rate this question:
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Long ago in Neverland, there lived a very beautiful princess, Snow White. The Queen was her stepmother. She was very jealous of her beauty. So she wanted her to die. Snow White knew about the evil plan. She escaped into a forest. There she made friends with the seven dwarfs. The Queen turned into a witch. Snow White did not realize it. The witch gave her a poisoned apple. As a result, White was put to sleep for years. Fortunately, in the end, Prince Charming revived her with a kiss. They lived together happily ever after. (TO.UN.29-34.0910) What happened when Snow White ate the apple?
- A.
She died
- B.
She made friends with dwarfs
- C.
She was poisoned and fell asleep
- D.
She become more beautiful
Correct Answer
C. She was poisoned and fell asleepExplanation
When Snow White ate the apple, she was poisoned and fell asleep. The witch, disguised as a friendly old woman, gave her a poisoned apple that caused her to fall into a deep sleep that lasted for years. Fortunately, Prince Charming eventually revived her with a kiss, and they lived happily ever after.Rate this question:
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Long ago in Neverland, there lived a very beautiful princess, Snow White. The Queen was her stepmother. She was very jealous of her beauty. So she wanted her to die. Snow White knew about the evil plan. She escaped into a forest. There she made friends with the seven dwarfs. The Queen turned into a witch. Snow White did not realize it. The witch gave her a poisoned apple. As a result, White was now put to sleep for years. Fortunately, in the end, Prince Charming revived her with a kiss. They lived together happily ever after. (TO.UN.29-34.0910) “Fortunately, in the end, Prince Charming revived her with a kiss. What is the synonym for the underlined word?
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Reawakened
- B.
Deceased
- C.
Perished
- D.
Lifeless
Correct Answer
A. ReawakenedExplanation
The synonym for the underlined word "revived" is "Reawakened." This means that Prince Charming woke Snow White up from her sleep with a kiss.Rate this question:
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Long ago in Neverland, there lived a very beautiful princess, Snow White. The Queen was her stepmother. She was very jealous of her beauty. So she wanted her to die. Snow White knew about the evil plan. She escaped into a forest. There she made friends with the seven dwarfs. The Queen turned into a witch. Snow White did not realize it. The witch gave her a poisoned apple. As a result, White was put to sleep for years. Fortunately, in the end, Prince Charming revived her with a kiss. They lived together happily ever after. (TO.UN.29-34.0910) “They lived together happily ever after.” The word “They” refers to ...
- A.
The Queen and Snow White
- B.
The Prince and Snow White
- C.
The dwarfs and Snow White
- D.
The Prince and the Queen
Correct Answer
B. The Prince and Snow WhiteExplanation
The word "They" refers to the prince and Snow White because the sentence states "They lived together happily ever after." This implies that the prince and Snow White are the ones who lived happily ever after, indicating that "They" refers to them.Rate this question:
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The Old Grandfather and His GrandsonOnce upon a time, there was a very old grandfather. His eyes were almost blind, his ears were deaf, and his knees shook. When he sat at the table, he could not hold a spoon strongly. He spilled soup on the tablecloth. Besides this, some of his soup would run back out of his mouth.His son and his son's wife were annoyed by this. Finally, they made the old grandfather sit in the corner behind the stove. They gave him not enough food in a clay bowl. He sat there and looked sadly at the table. He was almost crying.One day the old grandfather could not hold the bowl because his hands were too weak. The bowl fell to the ground and broke. The woman scolded. However, the old grandfather did not say anything. He could only cry. Then, they bought him a wooden bowl and made him eat from it.Once when they were all sitting there, the four-year-old grandson put some pieces of wood together on the floor. His father asked him what he was doing. The little grandson said that he was making a little trough for his father and mother to eat from when he was big."The man and the woman looked at one another. They began to cry. They brought the old grandfather to the table immediately. Since then, they always let him eat there. If he spilled a little, they did not say anything. (TO.UN.29-33.0910) The purpose of the text is …
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To describe something
- B.
To instruct something
- C.
To narrate a story
- D.
To argue about something
Correct Answer
C. To narrate a storyExplanation
The purpose of the text is to narrate a story. The passage tells the story of an old grandfather who is mistreated by his son and daughter-in-law, but is eventually shown kindness by his grandson. The story is told in a descriptive and narrative manner, focusing on the events and emotions of the characters.Rate this question:
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The Old Grandfather and His Grandson Once upon a time, there was a very old grandfather. His eyes were almost blind, his ears were deaf, and his knees shook. When he sat at the table, he could not hold a spoon strongly. He spilled soup on the tablecloth. Besides this, some of his soup would run back out of his mouth. His son and his son's wife were annoyed by this. Finally, they made the old grandfather sit in the corner behind the stove. They gave him not enough food in a clay bowl. He sat there and looked sadly at the table. He was almost crying. One day the old grandfather could not hold the bowl because his hands were too weak. The bowl fell to the ground and broke. The woman scolded. However, the old grandfather did not say anything. He could only cry. Then, they bought him a wooden bowl and made him eat from it. Once when they were all sitting there, the four-year-old grandson put some pieces of wood together on the floor. His father asked him what he was doing. The little grandson said that he was making a little trough for his father and mother to eat from when they were older." The man and the woman looked at one another. They began to cry. They brought the old grandfather to the table immediately. Since then, they always let him eat there. If he spilled a little, they did not say anything. (TO.UN.29-33.0910) How did the old grandfather’s son and his son’s wife treat him?
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They treated him nicely
- B.
They treated him very badly
- C.
They treated him like a child
- D.
They treated him very carefully
Correct Answer
B. They treated him very badlyExplanation
The old grandfather's son and his son's wife treated him very badly. They were annoyed by his physical limitations and made him sit in a corner behind the stove. They gave him not enough food in a clay bowl and scolded him when he couldn't hold it due to his weak hands. They only bought him a wooden bowl after the clay bowl broke. It was only when the grandson expressed empathy and made a little trough for his parents to eat from when he was big that the son and his wife realized their cruelty and started treating the old grandfather better.Rate this question:
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The Old Grandfather and His Grandson Once upon a time, there was a very old grandfather. His eyes were almost blind, his ears were deaf, and his knees shook. When he sat at the table, he could not hold a spoon strongly. He spilled soup on the tablecloth. Besides this, some of his soup would run back out of his mouth. His son and his son's wife were annoyed by this. Finally, they made the old grandfather sit in the corner behind the stove. They gave him not enough food in a clay bowl. He sat there and looked sadly at the table. He was almost crying. One day the old grandfather could not hold the bowl because his hands were too weak. The bowl fell to the ground and broke. The woman scolded. However, the old grandfather did not say anything. He could only cry. Then, they bought him a wooden bowl and made him eat from it. Once when they were all sitting there, the four-year-old grandson put some pieces of wood together on the floor. His father asked him what he was doing. The little grandson said that he was making a little trough for his father and mother to eat from when they were older." The man and the woman looked at one another. They began to cry. They brought the old grandfather to the table immediately. Since then, they always let him eat there. If he spilled a little, they did not say anything. (TO.UN.29-33.0910) What did the old grandfather’s son and his son’s wife do after they realized their mistakes?
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They scolded their son.
- B.
They let their son eat at the table.
- C.
They let their father eat at the table.
- D.
They did not say anything.
Correct Answer
C. They let their father eat at the table.Explanation
After realizing their mistakes, the old grandfather's son and his son's wife let their father eat at the table. The guilt they felt from mistreating the grandfather became apparent to them when their son opened their eyes to their abuse.Rate this question:
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The Old Grandfather and His Grandson Once upon a time, there was a very old grandfather. His eyes were almost blind, his ears were deaf, and his knees shook. When he sat at the table, he could not hold a spoon strongly. He spilled soup on the tablecloth. Besides this, some of his soup would run back out of his mouth.His son and his son's wife were annoyed by this. Finally, they made the old grandfather sit in the corner behind the stove. They gave him not enough food in a clay bowl. He sat there and looked sadly at the table. He was almost crying.One day the old grandfather could not hold the bowl because his hands were too weak. The bowl fell to the ground and broke. The woman scolded. However, the old grandfather did not say anything. He could only cry. Then, they bought him a wooden bowl and made him eat from it.Once when they were all sitting there, the four-year-old grandson put some pieces of wood together on the floor. His father asked him what he was doing. The little grandson said that he was making a little trough for his father and mother to eat from when they were old.The man and the woman looked at one another. They began to cry. They brought the old grandfather to the table immediately. Since then, they always let him eat there. If he spilled a little, they did not say anything.(TO.UN.29-33.0910)What does the word “they” refer to in the following sentence, “ “The little grandson said that he was making a little trough for his father and mother to eat from when they were old."
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The man and the grandson
- B.
The man and the woman
- C.
The woman and the grandson
- D.
The man and the grandfather
Correct Answer
B. The man and the womanExplanation
The word "they" refers to the man and the woman. This is evident from the context of the following sentence and the fact that “they” are the boy's parents.Rate this question:
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The Old Grandfather and His Grandson Once upon a time, there was a very old grandfather. His eyes were almost blind, his ears were deaf, and his knees shook. When he sat at the table, he could not hold a spoon strongly. He spilled soup on the tablecloth. Besides this, some of his soup would run back out of his mouth. His son and his son's wife were annoyed by this. Finally, they made the old grandfather sit in the corner behind the stove. They gave him not enough food in a clay bowl. He sat there and looked sadly at the table. He was almost crying. One day the old grandfather could not hold the bowl because his hands were too weak. The bowl fell to the ground and broke. The woman scolded. However, the old grandfather did not say anything. He could only cry. Then, they bought him a wooden bowl and made him eat from it. Once when they were all sitting there, the four-year-old grandson put some pieces of wood together on the floor. His father asked him what he was doing. The little grandson said that he was making a little trough for his father and mother to eat from when they were old." The man and the woman looked at one another. They began to cry. They brought the old grandfather to the table immediately. Since then, they always let him eat there. If he spilled a little, they did not say anything. (TO.UN.29-33.0910) Which of the following words is the synonym of “enough”?
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Less
- B.
Correct
- C.
Many
- D.
Adequate
Correct Answer
D. AdequateExplanation
The word "adequate" is a synonym of "enough" because it means sufficient or satisfactory in quantity, quality, or degree. In the given passage, it is mentioned that the old grandfather was given "not enough food in a clay bowl." This implies that he was not given a sufficient or adequate amount of food. Therefore, "adequate" is the correct synonym for "enough" in this context.Rate this question:
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The Lamb and the Wolf One day, the wolf was quenching his thirst at a stream when he saw a lamb, also drinking, at some distance down the stream. Outraged, he growled, "You are muddying my drinking water. Now, I shall eat you." The lamb protested, "But, Sir, how can I be muddying your drinking water? I am farther downstream than you are. The water is flowing from your part of the stream to where I am." "Upstream or downstream, your drinking is muddying my water, and I shall eat you." So saying, the wolf leaped upon the lamb and devoured him. (P.27-29.UN.0607) Where did the story happen?
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On the river
- B.
In the forest
- C.
In the jungle
- D.
At the zoo
Correct Answer
A. On the riverExplanation
The story happened on the river because it mentions that both the wolf and the lamb were drinking from a stream. The lamb also explains that the water is flowing from the wolf's part of the stream to where the lamb is, indicating that the encounter took place near a river or stream.Rate this question:
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