Free Reading Comprehension Quiz For Competitive Exams With Answers
Reading comprehension is a topic that appears frequently in the English language or verbal ability sections of all major government tests.
In practically every competitive exam, this topic has the most questions and close to 10-12 marks. All of the solutions are carefully hidden in the passage, and candidates can easily answer these questions properly if they are prepared and have practiced enough.
So, to answer the reading comprehension questions, you must be able to:
- Recognize the passage’s crux.
- Respond to questions based on the presented text.
- Create your opinion about the tone and tenor of the given passage.
- The most important rule in the RC section is to comprehend what you read. If you can read quickly, it will come in handy. Nonetheless, speed is always secondary to comprehension. Here are some exam preparation tips.
Before starting your RC preparation, you must answer the following questions:
- What kinds of questions are asked in Comprehension?
- What approach should be used to answer Comprehension?
- What abilities can be assessed in Comprehension?
- How can one increase their comprehension?
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Let’s Look at Some Examples.
Directions (1-8): Read the following passage and answer the following questions based on the given passage. Some of the words are highlighted which would help you to answer some of the questions given.
A good night’s sleep is of utmost essential for overall good health. It is the time when the body rests, rejuvenates, and recovers. An adult requires 7 to 8 hours of peaceful and quality sleep per day. Sleep deprivation can be defined as the inability to complete the sufficient sleep time required by the person. Research has shown that even one night of sleep deprivation is equivalent to being intoxicated. Intentional sleep deprivation is mostly seen in young people and teenagers who prefer entertainment oversleep. Many workaholics also consider sleeping as a waste of precious time which is not true. Many a time because of work commitments such as working night shifts or long hours may also interfere with the quality of sleep that an individual requires. Medical issues such as chronic illnesses, depression, and sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea can also be the reason for sleep deprivation.
You probably already have some understanding of the benefits of rest—and the costs of not getting it. Sleep allows us to consolidate and store memories, process emotional experiences, replenish glucose (the molecule that fuels the brain), and clear out beta-amyloid (the waste product that builds up in Alzheimer’s patients and disrupts cognitive activity).
The most common sign and symptom of the fact that one is sleep deprived is fatigue, lethargy, and feeling sleepy throughout the day. Other symptoms include mood disorders; sleep deprivation may lead to increased irritability, desire to stay alone, rapid mood swings, and more. Lack of sleep will also cause psychomotor instability meaning the person will find it difficult to focus and stand still at a place. Sleep deprivation will also cause issues with sight and hearing. An affected person may experience a burning sensation in the eyes, tingling and redness of eyes, light flashes and even hallucinations. He or she may also find it difficult to gauge the distance at which a sound is originating. Other signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation include tingling sensations on the body, disorganization of thought and much more. The negative effects of sleep deprivation are many. It affects both the physical and mental health of a person negatively. The most common effect of sleep deprivation is drowsiness, tiredness, mood swings, irritability and reduced alertness. Although scientific knowledge of the physiological effects of sleep deprivation is relatively recent but researchers now believe that sleep deprivation can lead to disorders such as depression. Both short term sleep deprivation and chronic long-term sleep deprivation can be very dangerous for the health as it has a direct impact on the functioning of both the heart and brain of an individual. Sleep loss also blunted activity in brain regions that normally induce social engagement. During sleep, regeneration of neurons happens in the cerebral cortex. Thus in a sleep-deprived individual, the brain fails to function optimally.
The simplest and easiest way to treat sleep deprivation is to sleep more. Be it acute or chronic condition, a quality good night’s sleep will help an individual ________(A)_________ effectively. Fighting stress, eating a healthy and a balanced diet, avoiding alcohol are some other dos for a good night’s sleep. Certain medications can also interfere with one’s sleep thus consult your medical professional about the same. Exercising or indulging in an activity such as jogging, walk or swimming can also help one sleep better. Avoid usage of electronic gadgets before bedtime as they can interfere with one’ sleep. Spending time in natural sunlight, Yoga, meditation and breathing exercises can also help one sleep better at night. Treating underlying medical cause if any will also help one sleep better and avoid sleep deprivation.
Q1. Which among the followings is true according to the context of the passage?
(a) All the five senses of the human body get negatively affected by sleep deprivation
(b) Underlying prolonged medical can also cause sleep deprivation.
(c) Sleep deprivation is a state which is caused by insufficient quantity or quality of sleep.
(d) Eating a healthy and balanced diet, avoiding alcohol, and fighting stress reduces depression
(e) All are true
Ans. (c)
Solution:
Among the given statements only statement (c) is correct. Statement (c) can be referred to the 1st paragraph “Sleep deprivation can be defined as the inability to complete the sufficient sleep-time required by the person.” All the other statements are factually incorrect.
Q2. What is/are the cause(s) of incompetency in a sleep-deprived individual’s brain?
(i) Reduction in the regrowth or repair of nervous tissues, cells, or cell products in the cerebral cortex.
(ii) The cognitive activity causes incompetency due to disruption of beta-amyloid.
(iii) Sleep deprivation causes drowsiness, tiredness, and reduced alertness.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (iii)
(c) Both (i) and (iii)
(d) Both (i) and (ii)
(e) All (i) (ii) and (iii)
Ans. (a)
Solution:
Refer to the last sentence of the 3rd paragraph “During sleep, regeneration of neurons happens in the cerebral cortex. Thus, the brain fails to function properly in a sleep-deprived individual.” Hence, option (a) is correct.
Q3. How can one safeguard oneself from sleep deprivation?
(i) Getting regular exercise during the day.
(ii) Refraining from using electronic devices right before bed
(iii) Limiting the consumption of alcohol
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (iii)
(c) Both (i) and (iii)
(d) Both (i) and (ii)
(e) All (i) (ii) and (iii)
Ans. (e)
Solution:
Refer to the last paragraph, “Fighting stress, eating a healthy and a balanced diet, avoiding alcohol are some other dos for a good night’s sleep. Certain medications can also interfere with one’s sleep thus consult your medical professional about the same. Exercising or indulging in an activity such as jogging, walking or swimming can also help one sleep better. Avoid the usage of electronic gadgets before bedtime as they can interfere with one’s sleep. Spending time in natural sunlight, Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises can also help one sleep better at night.”
Q4. According to the passage, which among the following statements is true?
(a) The quality sleep of 5-6 hours a day is required for the proper functioning of an adult.
(b) Nowadays, a medical professional can cure sleep deprivation.
(c) Our ability to acquire knowledge and process emotional experiences is enhanced by sleep.
(d) Both (a) and (b)
(e) All are true
Ans. (c)
Solution:
Only statement (c) is correct which we can infer from 2nd statement of the 2nd paragraph i.e. “Sleep allows us to consolidate and store memories, process emotional experiences, replenish glucose (the molecule that fuels the brain), and clear out beta-amyloid (the waste product that builds up in Alzheimer’s patients and disrupts cognitive activity).”
Q5. Choose the most suitable phrasal verb to fill the given blank (A) to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
(a) bounce back
(b) fall off
(c) come ahead
(d) break-in
(e) dropdown
Ans. (a)
Solution:
Bounce back means to return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation. Drop back means a menu appearing one below another. Break-in means force entry to a building. Come forward means to succeed or to make a profit. Falling off means becoming detached and dropping to the ground.
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Directions (6-7): Choose the most suitable word that depicts the meaning of the highlighted word.
Q6. SUFFICIENT
(a) Myriad
(b) Abundant
(c) Restricted
(d) Slender
(e) Scarce
Ans. (b)
Solution:
Sufficient means enough; adequate, abundant.
Myriad means many.
Slender means
Q7. INDUCE
(a) Expel
(b) Dash
(c) Persuade
(d) Patron
(e) Encourage
Ans. (e)
Solution:
Induce means to bring about or give rise to.
Encourage means to stimulate the development of (an activity, state, or belief).
Dash means to speed up.
Expel means to throw out.
Patron means a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.
Q8. Which of the following word depicts the opposite meaning of the given word REPLENISH?
(a) Rever
(b) Exhaust
(c) Eject
(d) Hasten
(e) Twist
Ans. (b)
Solution:
Replenish means restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or condition.
Hasten means to hurry up.
Rever means to respect.