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Once upon a time, there lived a farmer who had a little land. His name was Tuan, and he was a very kind and good-natured person. He lived in a hut on his land with his wife and children and earned by selling whatever crops he could produce on his small land. Tuan loved to help others.
Whenever someone fell ill or needed something badly, Tuan was there to help that person. If someone died in the village, Tuan assisted the family members of the deceased person in whichever way he could. If anyone fell ill at night, Tuan was right beside the village doctor to help him prepare the medicines and tend to the sick. There seemed to be none who hated this man. He appeared to be loved by one and all. But there was one person who hated Tuan with all his heart. He was Juan, a neighbour of Tuan, who lived in the land next to him. A lazy person by nature, Juan hardly put in as much effort to cultivate his land as Tuan did to produce crops in his own. So, when the harvest season arrived every year, Juan found that he had very few crops to sell. Tuan, on the other hand, earned a handsome profit through the selling of his produces. One year, Juan could no longer contain his jealousy. Just days before Tuan was to reap his harvest, Juan set fire to his crops at night. Tuan was asleep at this time, and it was only the alertness of one of his other neighbors that saved much of his crops from being perished in the deadly flames of the fire that Juan had lighted. When the flames were doused, Tuan saw which direction the fire had started from. Juan's animosity towards him was unknown to Tuan. But he let the matters rest and decided to take action only if he saw Juan repeating his dastardly act once again. That year, Tuan managed to sell the rest of his crops at a good price, but he could not make much profit for a good part of his produces had been burnt. He had a heavy heart, but he did not like to tell anyone about it. Only days later, Tuan was awakened by the sound of lamentations. He went out to find a crowd beside Juan's hut. He rushed to find that Juan's son had fallen ill. He found that the village doctor was unable to provide a cure to his illness. Tuan knew what he had to do. He untied his own horse and rode it. Then he rushed to the town that was ten miles away and fetched a more experienced doctor who lived there. This doctor was able to guess the disease correctly and provided an exact cure for it. Within hours, the boy was found to sleep soundly and Tuan went with the doctor to take him back to the town. A day later, Juan went to Tuan's hut and began to weep bitterly. He confessed to his sins but was surprised when Tuan told him that he knew about it all. "You knew that I had set fire to your crops? And still you fetched the doctor for my son?" asked the astonished Juan. Tuan nodded and said, "I did what I knew was right. Could I do wrong just because you had done so?" Juan stood up and embraced Tuan. Both men were in tears and so were the others who stood by them. From that day, Juan changed himself. Within a year, he could produce much crops in his land through his hard work. When the others asked him how he had changed so much, he only replied, "It was the goodness and love of Tuan that transformed me."
Once upon a time, there lived a farmer who had a little land. His name was Tuan, and he was a very kind and good-natured person. He lived in a hut on his land with his wife and children and earned by selling whatever crops he could produce on his small land. Tuan loved to help others.
Whenever someone fell ill or needed something badly, Tuan was there to help that person. If someone died in the village, Tuan assisted the family members of the deceased person in whichever way he could. If anyone fell ill at night, Tuan was right beside the village doctor to help him prepare the medicines and tend to the sick. There seemed to be none who hated this man. He appeared to be loved by one and all. But there was one person who hated Tuan with all his heart. He was Juan, a neighbour of Tuan, who lived in the land next to him. A lazy person by nature, Juan hardly put in as much effort to cultivate his land as Tuan did to produce crops in his own. So, when the harvest season arrived every year, Juan found that he had very few crops to sell. Tuan, on the other hand, earned a handsome profit through the selling of his produces. One year, Juan could no longer contain his jealousy. Just days before Tuan was to reap his harvest, Juan set fire to his crops at night. Tuan was asleep at this time, and it was only the alertness of one of his other neighbors that saved much of his crops from being perished in the deadly flames of the fire that Juan had lighted. When the flames were doused, Tuan saw which direction the fire had started from. Juan's animosity towards him was unknown to Tuan. But he let the matters rest and decided to take action only if he saw Juan repeating his dastardly act once again. That year, Tuan managed to sell the rest of his crops at a good price, but he could not make much profit for a good part of his produces had been burnt. He had a heavy heart, but he did not like to tell anyone about it. Only days later, Tuan was awakened by the sound of lamentations. He went out to find a crowd beside Juan's hut. He rushed to find that Juan's son had fallen ill. He found that the village doctor was unable to provide a cure to his illness. Tuan knew what he had to do. He untied his own horse and rode it. Then he rushed to the town that was ten miles away and fetched a more experienced doctor who lived there. This doctor was able to guess the disease correctly and provided an exact cure for it. Within hours, the boy was found to sleep soundly and Tuan went with the doctor to take him back to the town. A day later, Juan went to Tuan's hut and began to weep bitterly. He confessed to his sins but was surprised when Tuan told him that he knew about it all. "You knew that I had set fire to your crops? And still you fetched the doctor for my son?" asked the astonished Juan. Tuan nodded and said, "I did what I knew was right. Could I do wrong just because you had done so?" Juan stood up and embraced Tuan. Both men were in tears and so were the others who stood by them. From that day, Juan changed himself. Within a year, he could produce much crops in his land through his hard work. When the others asked him how he had changed so much, he only replied, "It was the goodness and love of Tuan that transformed me."
Question: 1
Which of the following is/are true about Tuan?
I. He was a doctor along with being a farmer.
II. He was a good-natured and kind person.
III. He was a wealthy farmer who gave away his wealth to the needy.
Which of the following is/are true about Tuan?
I. He was a doctor along with being a farmer.
II. He was a good-natured and kind person.
III. He was a wealthy farmer who gave away his wealth to the needy.
II. He was a good-natured and kind person.
III. He was a wealthy farmer who gave away his wealth to the needy.
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Don't confuse kindness with wealth. In comprehension passages, a character can be helpful and good-natured without necessarily being rich or having a professional degree (like a doctor). Stick strictly to the actions performed in the text.
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- Only I
- Only II
- Only I and III
- Only II and III
- All I, II and III
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Concept:
This question tests Character Profiling based on narrative evidence. It requires distinguishing between a character's inherent personality traits and their professional or financial status as described in the text.
Step 1: Analyzing the Statements.
Statement I: The previous questions established that Tuan rode to find a doctor for Juan's son. This implies he was not a doctor himself; otherwise, he would have treated the boy on the spot. Statement II: Tuan’s willingness to help Juan (despite their likely rivalry or Juan's previous behavior) by traveling to find medical help confirms his "good-natured and kind" disposition. Statement III: While Tuan may have been a successful farmer, there is no mention in the passage of him being "wealthy" or a philanthropist who "gave away his wealth to the needy." This is an over-extrapolation of his kindness.
Step 2: Selecting the Correct Option.
Since only the behavioral trait of kindness (Statement II) is supported by his actions in the story, Option (B) is the accurate choice.
Step 1: Analyzing the Statements.
Statement I: The previous questions established that Tuan rode to find a doctor for Juan's son. This implies he was not a doctor himself; otherwise, he would have treated the boy on the spot. Statement II: Tuan’s willingness to help Juan (despite their likely rivalry or Juan's previous behavior) by traveling to find medical help confirms his "good-natured and kind" disposition. Statement III: While Tuan may have been a successful farmer, there is no mention in the passage of him being "wealthy" or a philanthropist who "gave away his wealth to the needy." This is an over-extrapolation of his kindness.
Step 2: Selecting the Correct Option.
Since only the behavioral trait of kindness (Statement II) is supported by his actions in the story, Option (B) is the accurate choice.
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Question: 2
Which of the following is/are a/some ways in which Juan transformed himself?
I. He began to work hard on his crops.
II. He became more helpful towards people.
III. He started a small charity in Tuan's name.
Which of the following is/are a/some ways in which Juan transformed himself?
I. He began to work hard on his crops.
II. He became more helpful towards people.
III. He started a small charity in Tuan's name.
II. He became more helpful towards people.
III. He started a small charity in Tuan's name.
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In "Roman Numeral" style questions (I, II, III), always use the Process of Elimination. If you are 100 percent sure that Statement III (the charity) is not in the text, you can immediately cross out options (B), (D), and (E), leaving you with a much easier 50/50 choice.
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- Only I
- Only III
- Only I and II
- Only II and III
- All I, II and III
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Concept:
This question requires Detail-Specific Extraction from a narrative. When a question asks "Which of the following," it is essential to distinguish between what logically could happen in a story and what is actually stated in the text.
Step 1: Analyzing the Statements.
Statement I: The passage mentions that Juan changed his lazy or indifferent ways and began to focus on his livelihood. Working hard on his crops is a specific detail often used in such stories to show a character's "redemption" through labor. Statement II: While Juan might have become a better person, the passage specifically focuses on his personal discipline (crops) rather than a general social "helpfulness" toward the entire village. Statement III: Starting a "charity" is a modern concept that is rarely found in traditional or rural-set parables unless explicitly stated. There is no mention of a formal charity in the text.
Step 2: Selecting the Correct Option.
Since only Statement I is supported by the narrative evidence of Juan's transformation into a hardworking man, Option (A) is the only correct choice.
Step 1: Analyzing the Statements.
Statement I: The passage mentions that Juan changed his lazy or indifferent ways and began to focus on his livelihood. Working hard on his crops is a specific detail often used in such stories to show a character's "redemption" through labor. Statement II: While Juan might have become a better person, the passage specifically focuses on his personal discipline (crops) rather than a general social "helpfulness" toward the entire village. Statement III: Starting a "charity" is a modern concept that is rarely found in traditional or rural-set parables unless explicitly stated. There is no mention of a formal charity in the text.
Step 2: Selecting the Correct Option.
Since only Statement I is supported by the narrative evidence of Juan's transformation into a hardworking man, Option (A) is the only correct choice.
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Question: 3
What did Tuan do when he discovered Juan’s son was ill?
What did Tuan do when he discovered Juan’s son was ill?
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In reading comprehension, look for verbs of movement. If the passage says "he galloped," "he hurried," or "he set off," it confirms that the character traveled somewhere. Use these keywords to distinguish between staying local (village doctor) and traveling (nearest town).
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- He called the village doctor who lived a few houses away.
- He went back to his house thinking Juan deserved what he got.
- He rode out to the nearest hospital along with Juan's son to get him treated.
- He went back to his house to get some medicines which could help Juan's son.
- He rode to the nearest town to get a better doctor.
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Solution and Explanation
Concept:
This is a Factual Recall question based on a narrative passage. To answer correctly, one must identify the specific action taken by the character (Tuan) immediately following a specific event (discovering the illness).
Step 1: Identifying the Character's Motivation.
In many folk tales or moral stories involving characters like Tuan and Juan, a turning point occurs when one character shows mercy or kindness despite past grievances. Tuan's discovery of the illness prompts an immediate, selfless action.
Step 2: Verifying the specific action.
Option (A) suggests a local solution, but the story often emphasizes the effort taken (traveling). Option (B) suggests a negative reaction, which contradicts the "heroic" or "kind" theme of such passages. Option (C) and (D) involve different methods of help (hospital or home meds). Option (E) aligns with the narrative detail that Tuan sought the best possible help by riding to the nearest town, showing the urgency and importance of his journey.
Step 1: Identifying the Character's Motivation.
In many folk tales or moral stories involving characters like Tuan and Juan, a turning point occurs when one character shows mercy or kindness despite past grievances. Tuan's discovery of the illness prompts an immediate, selfless action.
Step 2: Verifying the specific action.
Option (A) suggests a local solution, but the story often emphasizes the effort taken (traveling). Option (B) suggests a negative reaction, which contradicts the "heroic" or "kind" theme of such passages. Option (C) and (D) involve different methods of help (hospital or home meds). Option (E) aligns with the narrative detail that Tuan sought the best possible help by riding to the nearest town, showing the urgency and importance of his journey.
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Question: 4
Which among the following is opposite in meaning to the word doused as used in the passage?
Which among the following is opposite in meaning to the word doused as used in the passage?
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When asked for an antonym, look at the other options. If three out of four options mean roughly the same thing (Saturated, Deluged, Wet), they are likely synonyms of the target word. The one that stands out as different (Lighted) is almost certainly the correct antonym.
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- Saturated
- Deluged
- Wet
- Lighted
- All correct
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Concept:
This question tests Vocabulary in Context and the ability to identify Antonyms. To find the opposite of a word, we must first understand its primary definition and how it is typically applied (e.g., to liquids or to fire).
Step 1: Defining the word.
The word "Douse" (or doused) has two main meanings: To pour a liquid over; drench or soak. To extinguish a light or a fire.
Step 2: Evaluating the options for Synonyms.
Saturated: To be thoroughly soaked. (Synonym) Deluged: To be overwhelmed by a great quantity of water; flooded. (Synonym) Wet: Covered or saturated with water or another liquid. (Synonym)
Step 3: Finding the Antonym.
Lighted: This refers to the act of igniting or providing light to something. Since "doused" means to put out a light or to soak something (making it hard to burn), "Lighted" is its direct opposite in the context of fire or illumination.
Step 1: Defining the word.
The word "Douse" (or doused) has two main meanings: To pour a liquid over; drench or soak. To extinguish a light or a fire.
Step 2: Evaluating the options for Synonyms.
Saturated: To be thoroughly soaked. (Synonym) Deluged: To be overwhelmed by a great quantity of water; flooded. (Synonym) Wet: Covered or saturated with water or another liquid. (Synonym)
Step 3: Finding the Antonym.
Lighted: This refers to the act of igniting or providing light to something. Since "doused" means to put out a light or to soak something (making it hard to burn), "Lighted" is its direct opposite in the context of fire or illumination.
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Question: 5
Which of the following gave Tuan clues that Juan had set fire to his crops?
Which of the following gave Tuan clues that Juan had set fire to his crops?
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In reading comprehension, even if an option sounds "good" (like Juan becoming helpful), if it isn't explicitly written in the story, it is considered false. Stick strictly to the "Four Corners" of the text provided.
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- Juan had dropped a lighter with his initials in the fields.
- Tuan had seen Juan carry kerosene earlier that evening.
- A neighbour saw Juan sneak out at night and set fire to the crops.
- The direction from which the fire had started.
- Both 3 and 4
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Concept:
The primary objective in narrative reading comprehension is to distinguish between explicit facts (stated in the text) and inferences or distractor information.
Step-by-step Analysis:
• Tuan's Character: The text says Tuan was "kind and good-natured" and helped the doctor, but he was not a doctor himself. He had a "little land," meaning he wasn't wealthy. (Supports Q1: II).
• Juan's Change: The passage explicitly mentions that after the incident, Juan "could produce much crops... through his hard work." There is no mention of a charity or helping others specifically. (Supports Q2: I).
• The Crisis: When the village doctor failed, Tuan "rushed to the town that was ten miles away and fetched a more experienced doctor." (Supports Q3: E).
• Vocabulary: "Doused" is used in the context of "When the flames were doused," meaning extinguished. The opposite of putting out a fire is starting one, or Lighted. (Supports Q4: D).
• Evidence: The text states: "When the flames were doused, Tuan saw which direction the fire had started from." While a neighbor saved the crops, the text does not say the neighbor saw Juan do it; Tuan used the fire's origin as his clue. (Supports Q5: D).
• Tuan's Character: The text says Tuan was "kind and good-natured" and helped the doctor, but he was not a doctor himself. He had a "little land," meaning he wasn't wealthy. (Supports Q1: II).
• Juan's Change: The passage explicitly mentions that after the incident, Juan "could produce much crops... through his hard work." There is no mention of a charity or helping others specifically. (Supports Q2: I).
• The Crisis: When the village doctor failed, Tuan "rushed to the town that was ten miles away and fetched a more experienced doctor." (Supports Q3: E).
• Vocabulary: "Doused" is used in the context of "When the flames were doused," meaning extinguished. The opposite of putting out a fire is starting one, or Lighted. (Supports Q4: D).
• Evidence: The text states: "When the flames were doused, Tuan saw which direction the fire had started from." While a neighbor saved the crops, the text does not say the neighbor saw Juan do it; Tuan used the fire's origin as his clue. (Supports Q5: D).
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