10th English Unit 3 Comprehension Challenge 3

 

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1. In “The Black Aeroplane,” the pilot says he could not fly up and over the storm clouds. Which word best describes this limitation?

• Unavoidable.
• Impossible.
• Convenient.
• Unnecessary.

Correct Answer: Impossible.

2. The pilot thinks, “I ought to go back to Paris.” Which word best expresses his initial decision?

• Proceed.
• Explore.
• Return.
• Continue.

Correct Answer: Return.

3. The pilot says, “I'll take the risk.” Which word best describes his attitude?

• Caution.
• Hesitation.
• Fear.
• Boldness.

Correct Answer: Boldness.

4. The pilot's other instruments suddenly become dead. Which word best describes their condition?

• Functional.
• Reliable.
• Inoperative.
• Accurate.

Correct Answer: Inoperative.

5. The pilot is lost in black storm clouds, yet another aeroplane appears nearby. If the mysterious aeroplane had never appeared, which conclusion would best explain the likely outcome?

• The pilot would certainly have reached Paris because storm clouds cannot affect experienced pilots.
• The pilot could have repaired every instrument immediately and continued without difficulty.
• The pilot might have remained lost because he had neither reliable instruments nor a clear route through the storm.
• The pilot would have discovered the mysterious aeroplane's identity through his radio.

Correct Answer: The pilot might have remained lost because he had neither reliable instruments nor a clear route through the storm.

6. In “The Ball Poem,” the speaker says there is no use mentioning other balls. Which word best describes the lost ball's emotional significance?

• Replaceable.
• Ordinary.
• Valuable.
• Irreplaceable.

Correct Answer: Irreplaceable.

7. The boy's ball goes away, and the speaker chooses not to intrude. Which word best describes the speaker's response?

• Intrusive.
• Careless.
• Respectful.
• Indifferent.

Correct Answer: Respectful.

8. The boy senses his first responsibility. Which word best identifies the quality he begins developing?

• Dependence.
• Carelessness.
• Maturity.
• Selfishness.

Correct Answer: Maturity.

9. The boy learns about loss in a world of possessions. Which word best describes the experience he must accept?

• Ownership.
• Acceptance.
• Attachment.
• Acquisition.

Correct Answer: Attachment.

10. The poem explores “the epistemology of loss, how to stand up.” Which interpretation best captures this idea?

• Every loss can be overcome immediately by purchasing something better.
• Growing up requires understanding loss and learning to face it without depending on material replacements.
• Children should avoid emotional attachment to possessions to prevent disappointment.
• Material ownership guarantees emotional security throughout life.

Correct Answer: Growing up requires understanding loss and learning to face it without depending on material replacements.

11. Fowler experiences his first authentic thrill when the light comes on. Which word best describes his feeling?

• Boredom.
• Disappointment.
• Excitement.
• Indifference.

Correct Answer: Excitement.

12. The report concerns some new missiles. Which word best describes the subject of the report?

• Weather.
• Weapons.
• Medicine.
• Agriculture.

Correct Answer: Weapons.

13. The management promised to block something off but failed to do so. Which word best describes the management's action?

• Fulfilment.
• Cooperation.
• Neglect.
• Completion.

Correct Answer: Neglect.

14. Ausable says that if he does not answer the door, the police will enter anyway. Which word best describes his reasoning?

• Unrealistic.
• Practical.
• Careless.
• Confused.

Correct Answer: Practical.

15. Max drops and screams when he attempts to escape through the window. Which conclusion best evaluates Ausable's strategy?

• Ausable defeats Max through physical strength and direct confrontation.
• Ausable escapes by surrendering the secret report to Max.
• Ausable's invented balcony story manipulates Max's expectations, causing him to choose a dangerous escape route.
• Ausable succeeds because Fowler secretly attacks Max from behind.

Correct Answer: Ausable's invented balcony story manipulates Max's expectations, causing him to choose a dangerous escape route.