Comprehension and Inference Flashcards

Read: 'Despite studying for weeks, Amit failed the exam. He sat alone in the corridor.' What does the passage suggest about Amit's state of mind?

Answer: He is disappointed and dejected.

Failing after extensive preparation and sitting alone suggests disappointment and dejection.

Passage: 'The scientist worked day and night in her laboratory. Ten years later, she announced a breakthrough.' What can be inferred?

Answer: Success came through sustained dedication and hard work.

Ten years of working day and night leading to a breakthrough supports the inference that hard work and dedication led to success.

Read: 'The school canteen was unusually quiet on Friday afternoon.' What can most likely be inferred?

Answer: The students were on a trip or it was a holiday.

Unusual quietness in a normally busy place suggests that fewer people are present, which could be due to a holiday or school trip.

Passage: 'After receiving the letter, Mr. Kapoor's face lit up and he immediately called his wife.' What does this suggest?

Answer: The letter brought good news that he was eager to share.

'Face lit up' is an idiom for joy, and immediately calling his wife shows excitement to share the news.

Read: 'The new teacher spoke clearly, answered every question patiently, and knew each student's name by the end of day one.' What can be inferred?

Answer: The teacher was skilled and genuinely interested in students.

Speaking clearly, answering questions patiently, and memorising names in one day all indicate strong teaching skills and genuine interest.

Passage: 'The river that had been dry for months filled rapidly after the rainfall.' What can be inferred?

Answer: Rainfall is the source of water for the river.

The river being dry before and filling after rain directly implies that rainfall supplies water to this river.