Question Bank

The author writes: 'The old man's hands were as rough as tree bark, each wrinkle telling a story of decades under the sun.' What is the author implying?

The CEO's secretary told the visitor, 'I'm afraid he is in a very long meeting and his phone is switched off.' What can the visitor infer?

When the politician was asked about the missing funds, he began to stutter and shifted his gaze away from the camera. What does this suggest?

The local library has seen a 40% increase in book checkouts since the new internet cafe opened nearby. What is the most likely inference?

Every time Arati tries to speak in the meeting, her supervisor interrupts her to 'clarify' her points. What is the supervisor likely doing?

The scientific report stated, 'While the new vaccine shows promise in mice, human trials are still in the early stages.' What should the public conclude?

Despite having lived in the city for ten years, John still uses a map to find the central hospital. What can you infer about John?

The shopkeeper smiled and said, 'We usually don't give discounts, but for a regular customer like you, I'll make an exception.' What is the shopkeeper doing?

The atmosphere in the room was 'electric' as the two grandmasters sat down for the final chess match. What does 'electric' mean here?

Ganesh never eats at the local canteen, even though it is the cheapest place in town. What is the most likely reason?

The new law prohibits the use of plastic bags, but the streets are still littered with them. What is the best inference?

The novelist ended the chapter with the character looking at an old photograph and a single tear falling onto the glass. What is the intended mood?

Before the earthquake, many villagers noticed that the dogs were barking incessantly and the birds had flown away. What does this suggest?

Rita's desk is perfectly organized, with pens color-coded and papers filed in folders. What does this tell us about Rita's personality?

The athlete has been training for 8 hours a day, but his recent performance has actually worsened. What can be inferred?

The heavy rain caused the Bagmati river to swell, and residents near the banks were seen moving their belongings to higher ground. Why were they moving?

The teacher said, 'I see some students have decided that sleep is more important than their algebra homework.' Who is the teacher likely addressing?

Whenever the topic of her childhood comes up, Meera immediately changes the subject. What can we infer?

The movie critic wrote: 'The film attempts to be a grand epic but feels more like a collection of expensive music videos.' What is the critic's opinion?

After the new bridge was built, the ferry service across the river went out of business within a month. Why?