Choose the option that describes the meaning of the underlined phrase or word.
I cannot put up with that nasty fellow.
appreciate
endure
control
forgive
Choose the most suitable sentence which conveys the exact meaning in accordance with the correct grammatical rules
She is not as wise as her brother.
She is not equally wise as her brother
She is not as wise like her brother.
She is not so wise as her brother.
Choose the most suitable sentence which conveys the exact meaning in accordance with the correct grammatical rules
My sister is the poet and the philosopher.
My sister is a poet and the philosopher.
My sister is a poet and philosopher.
My sister is a poet and a philosopher.
C.
My sister is a poet and philosopher.
Fill in the blanks.
Shakespeare and Milton were great poets but I prefer the former to the ________ .
last
latter
later
latest
Fill in the blanks.
If you save ________ money every day, you can get a good sum in the year.
a little
little
the little
fewer
Read the passage and answer the following question.
The saving of certain wild animals from extinction has for many years been a problem for zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so acute, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now concerned about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the consequent decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it, then that some rare wild animals are still threatened with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number? One reason is the 'march of civilization'. When an area is wholly cleared of vegetation to make room for new towns, factory sites, or hydroelectric plants, the natural home of several species is destroyed. The displaced animals must either migrate to another area or perish. Even the clearing of land for a road or an airfield may involve 'pushing back' the jungle and the small area in which wild animals compete for a living, the smaller the number that can hope to survive. Civilization brings too, swift and easy transport and so assists those who are determined to break the various protective laws.
Thieves can elude the game wardens, shoot an elephant for its tusks, a rhinoceros for its horn, or a deer for its meat and be miles away from the site of the crime before the dead or dying victim is even discovered. It is sad to reflect that civilization which can bring so many benefits to people who have previously known only hunger and misery, brings also facilities for the heartless criminals who, for material gain, will slaughter some harmless animals and threaten the disappearance of its kind from the earth forever.
What problem is being faced by zoologists and other specialists?
The migration of animals to other areas
The saving of certain wild animals from extinction
The declining number of less rare animals
The clearing of jungles for building of new towns
Read the passage and answer the following question.
The saving of certain wild animals from extinction has for many years been a problem for zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so acute, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now concerned about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the consequent decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it, then that some rare wild animals are still threatened with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number? One reason is the 'march of civilization'. When an area is wholly cleared of vegetation to make room for new towns, factory sites, or hydroelectric plants, the natural home of several species is destroyed. The displaced animals must either migrate to another area or perish. Even the clearing of land for a road or an airfield may involve 'pushing back' the jungle and the small area in which wild animals compete for a living, the smaller the number that can hope to survive. Civilization brings too, swift and easy transport and so assists those who are determined to break the various protective laws.
Thieves can elude the game wardens, shoot an elephant for its tusks, a rhinoceros for its horn, or a deer for its meat and be miles away from the site of the crime before the dead or dying victim is even discovered. It is sad to reflect that civilization which can bring so many benefits to people who have previously known only hunger and misery, brings also facilities for the heartless criminals who, for material gain, will slaughter some harmless animals and threaten the disappearance of its kind from the earth forever.
Why is there a decline in the hunting of big-game for sport?
Strict laws have been passed to protect wild animals
Very few animals are left in the wild
Animals have been displaced due to the building of roads
People are not allowed to keep arms
Read the passage and answer the following question.
The saving of certain wild animals from extinction has for many years been a problem for zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so acute, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now concerned about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the consequent decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it, then that some rare wild animals are still threatened with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number? One reason is the 'march of civilization'. When an area is wholly cleared of vegetation to make room for new towns, factory sites, or hydroelectric plants, the natural home of several species is destroyed. The displaced animals must either migrate to another area or perish. Even the clearing of land for a road or an airfield may involve 'pushing back' the jungle and the small area in which wild animals compete for a living, the smaller the number that can hope to survive. Civilization brings too, swift and easy transport and so assists those who are determined to break the various protective laws.
Thieves can elude the game wardens, shoot an elephant for its tusks, a rhinoceros for its horn, or a deer for its meat and be miles away from the site of the crime before the dead or dying victim is even discovered. It is sad to reflect that civilization which can bring so many benefits to people who have previously known only hunger and misery, brings also facilities for the heartless criminals who, for material gain, will slaughter some harmless animals and threaten the disappearance of its kind from the earth forever.
What is the meaning of the word 'gratifying' as used in the passage?
Unpleasant
Threatening
Harmful
Satisfying
Read the passage and answer the following question.
The saving of certain wild animals from extinction has for many years been a problem for zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so acute, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now concerned about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the consequent decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it, then that some rare wild animals are still threatened with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number? One reason is the 'march of civilization'. When an area is wholly cleared of vegetation to make room for new towns, factory sites, or hydroelectric plants, the natural home of several species is destroyed. The displaced animals must either migrate to another area or perish. Even the clearing of land for a road or an airfield may involve 'pushing back' the jungle and the small area in which wild animals compete for a living, the smaller the number that can hope to survive. Civilization brings too, swift and easy transport and so assists those who are determined to break the various protective laws.
Thieves can elude the game wardens, shoot an elephant for its tusks, a rhinoceros for its horn, or a deer for its meat and be miles away from the site of the crime before the dead or dying victim is even discovered. It is sad to reflect that civilization which can bring so many benefits to people who have previously known only hunger and misery, brings also facilities for the heartless criminals who, for material gain, will slaughter some harmless animals and threaten the disappearance of its kind from the earth forever.
How does modern transport threaten the survival of wild animals?
Roads are built through jungles
Animal pans like tusks, horns etc., can be easily carried away
Fast and easy transport assists those who break the various protective laws
Animals are killed by last transport
Read the passage and answer the following question.
The saving of certain wild animals from extinction has for many years been a problem for zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so acute, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now concerned about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the consequent decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it, then that some rare wild animals are still threatened with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number? One reason is the 'march of civilization'. When an area is wholly cleared of vegetation to make room for new towns, factory sites, or hydroelectric plants, the natural home of several species is destroyed. The displaced animals must either migrate to another area or perish. Even the clearing of land for a road or an airfield may involve 'pushing back' the jungle and the small area in which wild animals compete for a living, the smaller the number that can hope to survive. Civilization brings too, swift and easy transport and so assists those who are determined to break the various protective laws.
Thieves can elude the game wardens, shoot an elephant for its tusks, a rhinoceros for its horn, or a deer for its meat and be miles away from the site of the crime before the dead or dying victim is even discovered. It is sad to reflect that civilization which can bring so many benefits to people who have previously known only hunger and misery, brings also facilities for the heartless criminals who, for material gain, will slaughter some harmless animals and threaten the disappearance of its kind from the earth forever.
How is the natural home of several species of animals destroyed?
Due to 'pushing back' of the jungle for a road or airfield
Due to the clearing of a whole area of vegetation for making new towns, factory sites, roads, etc.
Due to fighting between animals
Due to natural calamities