NTSE Language Comprehensive Test

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.The family sat down at the table and began to talk about the summer holidays. Where should they go this year? That was the question which had to be answered. Should they go to the sea-side, or to the country? Did they prefer fun on the farm to basking on a beach? The children soon settled that. With one voice they cried, “Sea-side, please!” “Let’s go somewhere where there is good swimming,” said Sally, who had just won her life-saving Certificate,” and good fishing,” said Alan, who had been given a smart rod for his birthday. “what about mountain climbing?” Paul asked. He had been to Switzerland, the year before, with the Scout trip.“Your mother and I just want to sit on a beach,” said Father, “that is, if you don’t mind, of course.” “Two deck-chairs for a fortnight for Mother and Father. Then everyone will be happy,” the children cried.Why was the family meeting held?

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.The family sat down at the table and began to talk about the summer holidays. Where should they go this year? That was the question which had to be answered. Should they go to the sea-side, or to the country? Did they prefer fun on the farm to basking on a beach? The children soon settled that. With one voice they cried, “Sea-side, please!” “Let’s go somewhere where there is good swimming,” said Sally, who had just won her life-saving Certificate,” and good fishing,” said Alan, who had been given a smart rod for his birthday. “what about mountain climbing?” Paul asked. He had been to Switzerland, the year before, with the Scout trip.“Your mother and I just want to sit on a beach,” said Father, “that is, if you don’t mind, of course.” “Two deck-chairs for a fortnight for Mother and Father. Then everyone will be happy,” the children cried.What was the family's decision regarding the summer holiday programme?

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.The family sat down at the table and began to talk about the summer holidays. Where should they go this year? That was the question which had to be answered. Should they go to the sea-side, or to the country? Did they prefer fun on the farm to basking on a beach? The children soon settled that. With one voice they cried, “Sea-side, please!” “Let’s go somewhere where there is good swimming,” said Sally, who had just won her life-saving Certificate,” and good fishing,” said Alan, who had been given a smart rod for his birthday. “what about mountain climbing?” Paul asked. He had been to Switzerland, the year before, with the Scout trip.“Your mother and I just want to sit on a beach,” said Father, “that is, if you don’t mind, of course.” “Two deck-chairs for a fortnight for Mother and Father. Then everyone will be happy,” the children cried.What was the alternate programme before the family?

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.The family sat down at the table and began to talk about the summer holidays. Where should they go this year? That was the question which had to be answered. Should they go to the sea-side, or to the country? Did they prefer fun on the farm to basking on a beach? The children soon settled that. With one voice they cried, “Sea-side, please!” “Let’s go somewhere where there is good swimming,” said Sally, who had just won her life-saving Certificate,” and good fishing,” said Alan, who had been given a smart rod for his birthday. “what about mountain climbing?” Paul asked. He had been to Switzerland, the year before, with the Scout trip.“Your mother and I just want to sit on a beach,” said Father, “that is, if you don’t mind, of course.” “Two deck-chairs for a fortnight for Mother and Father. Then everyone will be happy,” the children cried.Where did Paul want to go for the vacation?

Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.The family sat down at the table and began to talk about the summer holidays. Where should they go this year? That was the question which had to be answered. Should they go to the sea-side, or to the country? Did they prefer fun on the farm to basking on a beach? The children soon settled that. With one voice they cried, “Sea-side, please!” “Let’s go somewhere where there is good swimming,” said Sally, who had just won her life-saving Certificate,” and good fishing,” said Alan, who had been given a smart rod for his birthday. “what about mountain climbing?” Paul asked. He had been to Switzerland, the year before, with the Scout trip.“Your mother and I just want to sit on a beach,” said Father, “that is, if you don’t mind, of course.” “Two deck-chairs for a fortnight for Mother and Father. Then everyone will be happy,” the children cried.The final decision regarding the programme was taken by:

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:I was due to take my driving test at 11:30 am. It was a dismal rainy morning. My heart sank. My driving instructor. Stan and I set off for the test centre with an hour to go. I wanted a run round the test circuit, but we got stuck in a traffic jam. A lorry had shed its load and some lights had broken down. Finally, we were through. We arrived at the test centre at 11:00 am.Stan took me round the probable test circuit, pointing out the traps. The weather became even gloomier. It seemed to deaden my nerves. Then, we returned to the test centre in time to see six unfortunate ones fail the test.I sat in a dingy waiting room until my examiner came in and called out my name. he showed no emotion as he asked me to proceed to my car. I showed none either, but the tension began mounting again. Then, somehow I suddenly resented what I was going through and decided to resign myself to whatever was going to happen. As we got into the car at 11:30 am, there was a downpour. Why did the author set off for the test centre early?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:I was due to take my driving test at 11:30 am. It was a dismal rainy morning. My heart sank. My driving instructor. Stan and I set off for the test centre with an hour to go. I wanted a run round the test circuit, but we got stuck in a traffic jam. A lorry had shed its load and some lights had broken down. Finally, we were through. We arrived at the test centre at 11:00 am.Stan took me round the probable test circuit, pointing out the traps. The weather became even gloomier. It seemed to deaden my nerves. Then, we returned to the test centre in time to see six unfortunate ones fail the test.I sat in a dingy waiting room until my examiner came in and called out my name. he showed no emotion as he asked me to proceed to my car. I showed none either, but the tension began mounting again. Then, somehow I suddenly resented what I was going through and decided to resign myself to whatever was going to happen. As we got into the car at 11:30 am, there was a downpour. What caused the traffic jam?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:I was due to take my driving test at 11:30 am. It was a dismal rainy morning. My heart sank. My driving instructor. Stan and I set off for the test centre with an hour to go. I wanted a run round the test circuit, but we got stuck in a traffic jam. A lorry had shed its load and some lights had broken down. Finally, we were through. We arrived at the test centre at 11:00 am.Stan took me round the probable test circuit, pointing out the traps. The weather became even gloomier. It seemed to deaden my nerves. Then, we returned to the test centre in time to see six unfortunate ones fail the test.I sat in a dingy waiting room until my examiner came in and called out my name. he showed no emotion as he asked me to proceed to my car. I showed none either, but the tension began mounting again. Then, somehow I suddenly resented what I was going through and decided to resign myself to whatever was going to happen. As we got into the car at 11:30 am, there was a downpour. When did the weather become even gloomier?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:I was due to take my driving test at 11:30 am. It was a dismal rainy morning. My heart sank. My driving instructor. Stan and I set off for the test centre with an hour to go. I wanted a run round the test circuit, but we got stuck in a traffic jam. A lorry had shed its load and some lights had broken down. Finally, we were through. We arrived at the test centre at 11:00 am.Stan took me round the probable test circuit, pointing out the traps. The weather became even gloomier. It seemed to deaden my nerves. Then, we returned to the test centre in time to see six unfortunate ones fail the test.I sat in a dingy waiting room until my examiner came in and called out my name. he showed no emotion as he asked me to proceed to my car. I showed none either, but the tension began mounting again. Then, somehow I suddenly resented what I was going through and decided to resign myself to whatever was going to happen. As we got into the car at 11:30 am, there was a downpour. The author and his instructor returned to the test centre just in time to see:

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:I was due to take my driving test at 11:30 am. It was a dismal rainy morning. My heart sank. My driving instructor. Stan and I set off for the test centre with an hour to go. I wanted a run round the test circuit, but we got stuck in a traffic jam. A lorry had shed its load and some lights had broken down. Finally, we were through. We arrived at the test centre at 11:00 am.Stan took me round the probable test circuit, pointing out the traps. The weather became even gloomier. It seemed to deaden my nerves. Then, we returned to the test centre in time to see six unfortunate ones fail the test.I sat in a dingy waiting room until my examiner came in and called out my name. he showed no emotion as he asked me to proceed to my car. I showed none either, but the tension began mounting again. Then, somehow I suddenly resented what I was going through and decided to resign myself to whatever was going to happen. As we got into the car at 11:30 am, there was a downpour. Find out a word from the passage which means the same as "depressing".

Choose the order in which the three sentences (P.Q,R) should appear to complete the paragraph.S1. The train come to a halt at the stationS2. ……………………………………………………..S3. ………………………………………………………S4. ……………………………………………………….S5. The old man thanked him for his help. P- A young boy come and helped the old man board the train. Q- Many passengers got into the train. R- An old man with baggage was looking for helpChoose from the option given below:

Choose the order in which the three sentences (P.Q,R) should appear to complete the paragraph.S1. At about 12:30 pm, Rajat went to the State Bank near his house on a scooter. S2. ……………………………………………………..S3.………………………………………………………S4. ……………………………………………………….S5. He made enquiries from the nearby shop but none had any clue. P- When he came back, he was shocked to find that his scooter was missing Q- It took him about half an hour to finish his work in the bank. R- He parked and locked his scooter outside the bankChoose from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate sentence from the given options to complete it1. Alexander Graham Bell felt a need for someone to help him.2. …………………………………………………………..3. Both of them worked steadily and continuously and succeeded in bringing forth a telephone.

Choose the appropriate sentence from the given options to complete it1. A poor woodcutter, one day, was cutting down a tree on the bank of a river. 2. …………………………………………………..3. The woodcutter sat down and began to cry about the loss.

Choose the word which best fills the blank: Shalini could not ……………………….. the incident that had taken place in her childhood.

Choose the word which best fills the blank: She did not approve ……………………….. my going abroad for further studies.

Choose the word which best fills the blank: The leader, with all his men ……………………………….. imprisoned.

Choose the word which best fills the blank: The …………………………… crowd gave the victorious team a huge welcome.

Choose the word which best fills the blank: Every detail of the painting is ………………………. Enough to be seen

Choose the word which best fills the blank: Flowers ……………………….. the beauty of out surroundings.

Choose the word which best fills the blank: Tanu would not go to the market unless I …………………….. with her.

Select the meaning of the given phrases / idioms. “into hot waters Select the meaning of the given phrases / idioms. “

Select the meaning of the given phrases / idioms. “out of spirits”

Select the meaning of the given phrases / idioms. “Put out”

Select the meaning of the given phrases / idioms. “Look into”

Select the meaning of the given phrases / idioms. “get through”

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.Happy is the man who acquires the habit of reading when he (27) ……………………. Young. He (28) ………………. Secured a life-long source of pleasure and instruction. So long (29) ………………… he has his books, he need never feel lonely. He is the possessor of wealth more precious (30) …………………….. gold. Ruskin calls books “kings’ Treasures” treasuries filled with knowledge and noble thoughts more (31) ………………. Than gold. Poor (32) ……………… is the man who does not read. Books are the most faithful (33) ………………. Friends (34) ……………….. we choose the right kind of books.Which of the following fits in gap 27?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.Happy is the man who acquires the habit of reading when he (27) ……………………. Young. He (28) ………………. Secured a life-long source of pleasure and instruction. So long (29) ………………… he has his books, he need never feel lonely. He is the possessor of wealth more precious (30) …………………….. gold. Ruskin calls books “kings’ Treasures” treasuries filled with knowledge and noble thoughts more (31) ………………. Than gold. Poor (32) ……………… is the man who does not read. Books are the most faithful (33) ………………. Friends (34) ……………….. we choose the right kind of books.Which of the following fits in gap 28?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.Happy is the man who acquires the habit of reading when he (27) ……………………. Young. He (28) ………………. Secured a life-long source of pleasure and instruction. So long (29) ………………… he has his books, he need never feel lonely. He is the possessor of wealth more precious (30) …………………….. gold. Ruskin calls books “kings’ Treasures” treasuries filled with knowledge and noble thoughts more (31) ………………. Than gold. Poor (32) ……………… is the man who does not read. Books are the most faithful (33) ………………. Friends (34) ……………….. we choose the right kind of books.Which of the following fits in gap 29?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.Happy is the man who acquires the habit of reading when he (27) ……………………. Young. He (28) ………………. Secured a life-long source of pleasure and instruction. So long (29) ………………… he has his books, he need never feel lonely. He is the possessor of wealth more precious (30) …………………….. gold. Ruskin calls books “kings’ Treasures” treasuries filled with knowledge and noble thoughts more (31) ………………. Than gold. Poor (32) ……………… is the man who does not read. Books are the most faithful (33) ………………. Friends (34) ……………….. we choose the right kind of books.Which of the following fits in gap 30?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.Happy is the man who acquires the habit of reading when he (27) ……………………. Young. He (28) ………………. Secured a life-long source of pleasure and instruction. So long (29) ………………… he has his books, he need never feel lonely. He is the possessor of wealth more precious (30) …………………….. gold. Ruskin calls books “kings’ Treasures” treasuries filled with knowledge and noble thoughts more (31) ………………. Than gold. Poor (32) ……………… is the man who does not read. Books are the most faithful (33) ………………. Friends (34) ……………….. we choose the right kind of books.Which of the following fits in gap 31?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.Happy is the man who acquires the habit of reading when he (27) ……………………. Young. He (28) ………………. Secured a life-long source of pleasure and instruction. So long (29) ………………… he has his books, he need never feel lonely. He is the possessor of wealth more precious (30) …………………….. gold. Ruskin calls books “kings’ Treasures” treasuries filled with knowledge and noble thoughts more (31) ………………. Than gold. Poor (32) ……………… is the man who does not read. Books are the most faithful (33) ………………. Friends (34) ……………….. we choose the right kind of books.Which of the following fits in gap 32?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.Happy is the man who acquires the habit of reading when he (27) ……………………. Young. He (28) ………………. Secured a life-long source of pleasure and instruction. So long (29) ………………… he has his books, he need never feel lonely. He is the possessor of wealth more precious (30) …………………….. gold. Ruskin calls books “kings’ Treasures” treasuries filled with knowledge and noble thoughts more (31) ………………. Than gold. Poor (32) ……………… is the man who does not read. Books are the most faithful (33) ………………. Friends (34) ……………….. we choose the right kind of books.Which of the following fits in gap 33?

In the following passage there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.Happy is the man who acquires the habit of reading when he (27) ……………………. Young. He (28) ………………. Secured a life-long source of pleasure and instruction. So long (29) ………………… he has his books, he need never feel lonely. He is the possessor of wealth more precious (30) …………………….. gold. Ruskin calls books “kings’ Treasures” treasuries filled with knowledge and noble thoughts more (31) ………………. Than gold. Poor (32) ……………… is the man who does not read. Books are the most faithful (33) ………………. Friends (34) ……………….. we choose the right kind of books.Which of the following fits in gap 34?

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks from the given alternatives. The weather is …………………… cool.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks from the given alternatives. I see things ……………….. now.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks from the given alternatives. He has been ………………. Treated.

Select the word which means the opposite of the given word. “expand”

Select the word which means the opposite of the given word. “latent”

Select the word which means the opposite of the given word. “active”