Question 1

(a) For each word given below, choose the correct meaning (as used in the passage) from the options provided.

(i) isolation

Accepted Answer

1. loneliness

Answer

3. forsaking

Answer

2. refusal

Question 2

(a) For each word given below, choose the correct meaning (as used in the passage) from the options provided.

(ii) delusion

Accepted Answer

1. illusion

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2. mistaken belief

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3. seclusion

Question 3

(a) For each word given below, choose the correct meaning (as used in the passage) from the options provided.

(iii) tremendous

Accepted Answer

3. extraordinarily great

Answer

2. big

Answer

1. huge

Question 4

(b) What do your thoughts do?

Accepted Answer

1. They shape the world you perceive around you.

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3. They shape unusual world.

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2. They create their own world.

Question 5

(c) How will a depressed man react to the silent presence of a plant?

Accepted Answer

1. It will add only to his sense of isolation.

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2. It will add to the further sadness.

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3. It will add to the helplessness.

Question 6

(d) How will a positive thinker respond to the same plant?

Accepted Answer

3. The plant will hold a promise in its lush greenery.

Answer

2. He / She will become gloomy.

Answer

1. He / She will become a plant lover.

Question 7

(e) What should you fill your mind with?

Accepted Answer

1. energy, happiness, enthusiasm and creative thoughts

Answer

3. governance, orthodox, geniality and carelessness.

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2. fear, uncertainty, hopelessness and guilt.

Question 8

(f) What is difficult to think if you feel physically sluggish?

Accepted Answer

2. positively

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3. indifferently

Answer

1. negatively

Question 9

(g) What does the message, “It’s a great life.” state?

Accepted Answer

1. a healthy mind-and-body cycle

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3. a unique-cruel-and-unkind cycle

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2. a peculiar-dull-and-selfish cycle

Question 10

(h) Mind altering drugs may be effective, but they are _______.

Accepted Answer

2. toxic

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3. dangerous.

Answer

1. costly

Question 11

(i) Who is the wonderful companion of positive thoughts?

Accepted Answer

1.     Peace

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3. Calmness

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2. Creativity

Question 12

(j) What has the author said about thoughts?

Accepted Answer

1. Positive thoughts help the mind calm down and encourage us to think in a new perspective. They help in solving problems, thinking new, creative ideas and handling tough situations calmly and confidently.

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2. A person falls into the clutches of pessimism when the mind is restless. Our mind begins to worry when we are surrounded with difficult situations.

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3. Solutions do not crop up when we face a problem with an uneasy and disturbed mind. A disturbed mind filled with negative thoughts is not instrumental in solving problem in any way.

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