Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Comprehension - (Narrative / Factual)

Question:

Read the given passage and answer the four questions that follow:-

He had no idea what it would be like, of course, and was pleased when Robinson Street proved to be leafy and relatively quiet, lined with large mansions. Number twenty-two was one of the older buildings, a massive four-story edifice, studded with graceful columned balconies: probably once the grandest building on the street, its Doric facade was now much bruised and discoloured, its plaster blacked with mildew. He went up to the fourth floor in a rattling birdcage of a lift that ascended through the center of a winding teak wood staircase. When the lift came to a stop, Murugan stepped gingerly on to the splintered planks of a wooden landing. A beam of sunlight, shining through a hole in a stained-glass window, revealed a small sign beside the tall door to his right. It said: 'The Robinson Guest House'. Beneath it was a nameplate for 'N. Aratounian'. Dragging his leather suitcase behind him, Murugan went to the door and rang the bell. Several minutes later, he heard footsteps on the other side. The door swung open, and he found himself looking at an ashen-faced, elderly woman in a frayed dressing grown and rubber slippers. 'Hi,' said Murugan, sticking out a hand. 'Any vacancies today? Ignoring his hand, the woman looked him up and down, frowning through her gold rimmed bifocals.

Match the expressions used in the passage in List-I with their correct meanings from List-II:-

List-I (Expressions)

List-II (Meanings)

(A) ashen - faced

(I) old architectural front

(B) gingerly

(II) marked with fungus

(C) Doric façade

(III) pale or colourless

(D) blacked with mildew

(IV) in a careful way

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

(A)-II, (B)-IV, (C)-I, (D)-III

(A)-III, (B)-IV, (C)-I, (D)-II

(A)-IV, (B)-III, (C)-I, (D)-II

(A)-I, (B)-III, (C)-II, (D)-IV

Correct Answer:

(A)-III, (B)-IV, (C)-I, (D)-II

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-III, (B)-IV, (C)-I, (D)-II

List-I (Expressions)

List-II (Meanings)

Explanation           

(A) ashen - faced

(III) pale or colourless

Ashen means very pale, like ashes, usually due to sickness, fear, or shock.

(B) gingerly

(IV) in a careful way

Gingerly means in a careful or cautious manner, often to avoid making noise or causing pain.

(C) Doric façade

(I) old architectural front

Façade means the principal front of a building. Doric refers to the oldest and simplest Greek architectural style, indicating an old, formal front.

(D) blacked with mildew

(II) marked with fungus

Mildew is a type of fungus that grows on damp surfaces, often appearing as a dark or black coating.