Comprehensions passages

Unseen passage

Here are the two types of unseen passages from the lesson L-1 of class 6 English text book for testing comprehensions the first chapter divided into 5 small comprehensions to use all types of competitive exams.

1. First set of five passages containing 5 different type of questions.
2. Second set of 5 passages containing 4 of different questions with difficult level
3. Go through the passages and answer the questions according to instructions

Passage 1

Rama Natha’s Dream

Rama Natha, the son of a wealthy landlord, inherited vast lands. However, he was obsessed with finding a magic potion to turn objects into gold. He spent his time and money on this pursuit, neglecting his land and worrying his wife, Madhumati.
1. What is the meaning of the word “obsessed” in this context?
2. Identify the part of speech of the word “however”.
3. What was Rama Natha’s main goal?
a. To become a famous sage.
b. To find a magic potion.
c. To take care of his land.
d. To marry Madhumati.
4.Rama Natha was _____________ about finding the magic potion.
5.Why was Madhumati worried about Rama Natha’s obsession?
Passage 2

The Wise Sage

A famous sage named Mahipati visited Rama Natha’s town. Rama Natha, eager to learn about the magic potion, approached the sage. The sage, instead of directly revealing the truth, gave Rama Natha a task: to collect dew from banana plants and bring it to him.
What does the word “eager” mean in this context?
Identify the part of speech of the word “instead”.
: What task did the sage give Rama Natha?
a) To meditate for a week.
b) To travel to the Himalayas.
c) To collect dew from banana plants.
d) To pay a large sum of money.
The sage was very __________.
Why did the sage give Rama Natha such a task?

Passage 3

A Change of Heart

Rama Natha, motivated by the sage’s task, began to work on his land. He planted banana trees and diligently collected dew. His wife, Madhumati, supported him and even helped with the plantation. Over the years, their land became a thriving banana plantation.
What does the word “diligently” mean in this context?
Identify the part of speech of the word “supported”.
What did Rama Natha and Madhumati do to their land?
a) They left it barren.
b) They planted banana trees.
c) They built a house.
d) They sold it to the sage.
Rama Natha worked very __________.
How did Madhumati support Rama Natha?

Passage 4

The Revelation

After six years of hard work, Rama Natha collected the required dew and brought it to the sage. The sage, instead of turning the dew into a magic potion, revealed the truth to Rama Natha. He explained that true wealth comes from hard work and not from magic.
What does the word “revealed” mean in this context?
Identify the part of speech of the word “instead”.
What did the sage reveal to Rama Natha?
a) The secret of immortality.
b) The location of a hidden treasure.
c) The truth about the magic potion.
d) A prophecy about the future.
The sage was very __________.
What was the real source of Rama Natha’s wealth?
Passage 5

A New Perspective

Rama Natha, humbled by the sage’s wisdom, realized the value of hard work. He continued to tend to his plantation and became a successful farmer. The experience taught him a valuable lesson about the importance of effort and dedication
What does the word “humbled” mean in this context?
Identify the part of speech of the word “value”.
What did Rama Natha learn from the sage?
a) The importance of magic.
b) The value of laziness.
c) The power of negative thinking.
d) The importance of hard work.

Fill in the blank:
1. Rama Natha became a successful __________.
Short Answer
2. How did the sage’s wisdom change Rama Natha’s life?

Type-2(5passages)

Passage 1: Rama Natha, the Dreamer
Rama Natha, the son of a wealthy landlord, inherited vast lands. However, he was more interested in the pursuit of a mythical magic potion that could turn objects into gold. This obsession led him to neglect his land and spend his time and money on fraudulent schemes.
1. What was Rama Natha’s primary interest?
a) Farming b) A magic potion c) Traveling d) Collecting dew
2. What did Rama Natha inherit from his father?
a) A magic potion b) A large amount of gold c) Vast tracts of land d) A wise mentor
3. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word “funny” in the passage?
4. a) Noun b) Adjective c) Verb d) Adverb
Assertion-Reason Questions
Statement A: Rama Natha was a hardworking individual.
Reason R: He spent all his time trying to find the magic potion.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true

Passage 2

A Wise Encounter

Desperate for the secret of the potion, Rama Natha sought the guidance of a renowned sage, Mahipati. The sage, instead of revealing a magical solution, proposed a seemingly simple task: to collect dew from banana plants and bring it to him.
Who was the famous sage Rama Natha met?
a) Mahipati b) Madhumati c) A Himalayan sage d) A local healer
1. What did the sage ask Rama Natha to do?
a) Meditate for six years b) Travel to the Himalayas c) Collect dew from banana plants d) Steal gold from a wealthy merchant
2. What part of speech is the underlined word “requested” in the passage?
a) Noun b) Adjective c) Verb d) Adverb
Assertion-Reason Questions
Statement A: Rama Natha was initially skeptical about the sage’s task.
Reason R: He believed that the sage knew the secret of the magic potion.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is tr

Passage 3

A Labor of Love

Rama Natha, initially skeptical, embarked on this arduous task. He diligently tended to his land, planting and nurturing banana trees. His wife, Madhumati, supported him in this endeavor, helping him collect the dew and manage their growing plantation.

1. Who helped Rama Natha in his task of collecting dew?
a) His father b) His wife, Madhumati c) The sage, Mahipati d) A local farmer
2. What did Rama Natha and Madhumati do with the banana crop?
a) They ate it b) They fed it to animals c) They sold it in the market d) They offered it to the sage
3. What part of speech is the underlined word “carefully” in the passage?
a) Noun b) Adjective c) Verb d) Adverb
Assertion-Reason Questions
Statement A: Rama Natha and Madhumati worked together to cultivate the land.
Reason R: They were both determined to find the magic potion. a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. c) A is true, but R is false. d) A is false, but R is true.1

Passage 4

The Unveiling of Truth

After six years of hard work, Rama Natha presented the collected dew to the sage. However, instead of the expected magical transformation, the sage revealed the truth: the real magic lay in their own hard work and dedication. The gold they had accumulated was the fruit of their labor, not a product of any mystical potion.

1. What did the sage do with the dew collected by Rama Natha?
a) He drank it b) He sprinkled it on a copper vessel c) He threw it away d) He used it to perform a complex ritual
2. What was the real source of Rama Natha’s wealth?
a) The magic potion b) The sage’s blessing c) His hard work and dedication d) A lucky inheritance
3. What part of speech is the underlined word “waited” in the passage? a) Noun b) Adjective c) Verb d) Adverb
Assertion-Reason Questions
Statement A: The sage was a trickster.
Reason R: He knew that Rama Natha would not believe the truth unless he experienced it firsthand. a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. c) A is true, but R is false. d) A is false, but R is true.2

Passage 5

A Lesson Learned

Rama Natha, initially disappointed, eventually understood the sage’s wisdom. He realized that true wealth and fulfillment come from honest work and perseverance. Inspired by this realization, he continued to cultivate his land, reaping the rewards of his efforts.

1. What did Rama Natha learn from the sage’s lesson?
a) The importance of magic potions
b) The value of hard work and perseverance
c) The need for wealth and riches
d) The power of wishful thinking
2. How did Rama Natha respond to the sage’s lesson?
a) He was angry and resentful
b) He was disappointed and gave up
c) He worked even harder on his plantation
d) He continued to search for the magic potion
3. What part of speech is the underlined word “understood” in the passage?
a) Noun b) Adjective c) Verb d) Adverb
Assertion-Reason Questions
Statement A: Rama Natha’s life changed after meeting the sage.
Reason R: The sage helped him realize the true value of hard work.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.

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