It is not doubt true that we cannot go through life without sorrow. There can be no sunshine without shadow, we must no complain that roses have thorns but rather be grateful that thorns bear flowers. Our existence there is so complex that we must except much sorrow and suffering. Yet it is certain that no man was ever discontented with the world who did his duty in it The world is like a looking glass; if you smile, it smile; if you frown, it frown back. Always try, then, to look at the bright side of things. There are some persons whose very as a comedy to those who think and tragedy to those who feel.
1. The author says that we cannot go through life without sorrow because
(a) it is our fate
(b) we are always discontented
(c) life is a tragedy
(d) human life is very complex
Ans: ()
2. According to the author no man can be discontented with the world if he
(a) it determined to be happy
(b) is sincere in discharging his duties
(c) has a healthy attitude to life
(d) likes sunshine
Ans: ()
3. The expression “life is a tragedy to those who feel” means that it is a tragedy to those who
(a) think about the world
(b) believe in fare
(c) do not understand the world
(d) are sensitive and emotional
Ans: ()
4. The author says. “There are some persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine and brightens the whole room”. The reason for this is that they
(a) have the capacity to love
(b) talk more of roses and less of thorns
(c) are happy and spread happiness
(d) look good and behave well
Ans: ()
5. What is the author’s message in this passage ?
(a) Look at the bright side of things
(b) Our existence is so complex
(c) The world is a looking glass
(d) Expect much sorrow and suffering
Ans: ()
(Source: NDA II 2012 GAT Question Paper)
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