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  1. Question 1 of 15
    1. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    Why were the merchants dressed strangely?

    Hint

    The retired commander had instructed them about how to dress. (The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads …)

  2. Question 2 of 15
    2. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    What made the Emperor ask the merchants to guard the kingdom?

    Hint

    It was a test to see if the merchants were loyal and would obey him. (We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. … Emperor said, I am pleased with your truthful reply …)

  3. Question 3 of 15
    3. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    Why were the merchants worried?

    Hint

    The Emperor had issued an order for them to give up their old profession without consulting them. (… How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the …)

  4. Question 4 of 15
    4. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    Which of the following describes the Emperor?

    1. He lacked respect for his soldiers
    2. He was uncertain of his views and was easily influenced
    3. He had no experience in running a kingdom
    Hint

    He was uncertain of his views and was easily influenced. (… while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city …)

  5. Question 5 of 15
    5. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    Why did the Emperor withdraw his order?

    Hint

    He realised that he had made an error in ordering the merchants to act as guards. (… We have no training … I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity. …)

  6. Question 6 of 15
    6. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    How did the news of the merchants’ behaviour reach the Emperor?

    Hint

    The Emperor heard the news from his subjects. (… Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. …)

  7. Question 7 of 15
    7. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    Why did the Emperor visit the commander?

    Hint

    To reward him for his quick-wittedness. The phrase ‘quick-wittedness’ means ‘having or showing the ability to think and understand things quickly’. (… I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice …)

  8. Question 8 of 15
    8. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    What advice did the retired commander give the merchants?

    1. To enjoy a good night’s rest.
    2. How to approach the Emperor the next morning and plead their case.
    3. To prepare themselves during the day so that they could do their job well.
    Hint

    How to approach the Emperor the next morning and plead their case. (he said, … no need to worry. Do as I tell you. … next evening, as instructed …… The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly …)

  9. Question 9 of 15
    9. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    What action did the Emperor take against the merchants?

    Hint

    He appreciated their honesty and cleverness. (The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” )

  10. Question 10 of 15
    10. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    Which of the following is NOT true in the context of the passage?

    1. The Emperor’s ministers did not take an active part in governance.
    2. The merchants were selfish and only interested in making money.
    3. The soldiers were irreplaceable.
    Hint

    The first statement is not true as ( … while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered …). Second statement is not true as ( … merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding …)

  11. Question 11 of 15
    11. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    Choose the synonym to the word printed in bold as used in the passage:
    CHANT

    Hint

    ‘Chant’ means to sing or shout a word or phrase many times. ‘Recite’ is nearly the same in meaning to ‘chant’ which means to say aloud a piece of writing.

  12. Question 12 of 15
    12. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    Choose the synonym to the word printed in bold as used in the passage:
    DEFT

    Hint

    ‘Deft’ means ‘showing cleverness and skill in handling things’. ‘Expert’ is nearly the same in meaning to ‘Deft’

  13. Question 13 of 15
    13. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    Choose the synonym to the word printed in bold as used in the passage:
    PATROL

    Hint

    ‘Patrol’ means to go round an area, a building, etc. at regular times to make sure that it is safe and that nothing is wrong. ‘Safeguard’ is nearly the same in meaning to ‘patrol’

  14. Question 14 of 15
    14. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    Choose the antonym to the word printed in bold as used in the passage:
    CREDIT

    Hint

    According to the passage ‘credit’ means ‘a message expressing a favorable opinion’; for example, he was given credit for his work. Here ‘blame’ is most opposite in meaning to ‘credit’.

  15. Question 15 of 15
    15. Question

    Read the following passage and answer the question given below it:

    One day while talking to his ministers, the Emperor, on a whim, ordered that all the merchants of the city would have to guard the city at night. The merchants were deeply concerned to hear this. How could they, who had been selling goods for years suddenly take up the duty of guarding the city? For hours on end, they discussed the matter. At last, one of them said, “We have no alternative but to obey the Emperor’s orders. Let us go to the old commander who lives near the palace and ask him to guide us how to fulfil this task.” His idea was met with approval by the other merchants and they proceeded to the commander’s house. Upon hearing the merchants’ dilemma, he said, “Relax. There is no need to worry. Do as I tell you”. The merchants agreed. The next evening, as instructed, they wore their armour back to front, carried their weapons in baskets on their heads and began to chant, “It is our turn now.” Soon a crowd gathered and people began to laugh and point at the strangely dressed merchants. Word of this reached the Emperor’s ears. He ordered merchants to be rounded up and brought to the court. Red-faced the Emperor commanded angrily. “Explain this odd behaviour!” The commander had told them what to say when they met the Emperor. The leader of the merchants, accordingly, folded both his hands and politely said. “Your Majesty, we are merchants, deft in business, in purchasing and selling, in keeping accounts and making profits. We cannot patrol the kingdom. We did not mean any disobedience but this task is simply beyond our capability. We have no training”. The Emperor said, “I am pleased with your truthful reply and appreciate your ingenuity.” “Thank you. Your Majesty, but the credit goes to the retired commander,” was the merchants’ reply. “I think I shall visit him. He deserves a reward for his sound advice. The order stands withdrawn from this day onwards!” announced the Emperor.

    Choose the antonym to the word printed in bold as used in the passage:
    ODD

    Hint

    (… Explain this odd behaviour …) According to the passage, ‘odd’ means strange or unusual. Here ‘ordinary’ is most opposite in meaning to ‘odd’.

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