Two letter words

an, as, at, in, is, it

Three letters
ant, nan, nap, nip, nit, pan, pat, pin, pip, pit, sat, sip, sit, tan, tap, tin, tip
four or more letters ants, naps, nips, pant, pats, pips, pits, sits, snap, snip, span, spat, spin,
spit, taps, tips, three letters,, and, dad, dam, den, dim, din, dip, dot, end, had, ham, has, hat,
hem, hen, hid, him, hip, his, hit, hop, hot, mad, man, map, mat, men, met, mid, mop, net, nod,
not, pad, pen, pet, pod, pot, ram, ran, rap, rat, red, rid, rim, rip, rod, rot, sad, set, tad, ten, top
Four or more letters
damp, dent, dint, dots, drip, drop, hand, hint, mend, mint, mist, nest, pest, pond, pots,
pram, prim, prod, ramp, rams, rant, rent, rest, romp, sand, send, sent, sped, spot, stamp, stem,
step, stop, temp, tend, tram, trap, trim, trip, trod

One syllable words

What your be, bed, beg, bet, go, gob, got, he, hen, hex, hi, him, his, I, if, in, is, it, me, men,
met, no, nod, non, not, so, sob, we, wed, wet
One-syllable words one suffx -s
ants, bats, bins, buns, caps, cats, cups, dogs, fins, frogs, hands, hats, jugs, lamps, logs,
ff words.
biff, bluff, buff, cuff, fuff, gruff, huff, off, puff, scoff, scruff, scuff, sniff, stiff, stuff, tiff There
is a frill on that red dress.
ll words
bell, bill, chill, cull, dell, dill, doll, drill, dull, dwell, fell, fill, frill, gill, grill, gull, hill, hull, ill,
kill, krill, lull, mill, mull, null, pill, quill, quoll, scull, shall, shell, shrill, skill, skull, smell,
spell, spill, swell, swill, tell, thrill, till, trill, twill, well, will, yell
ss words
bless, boss, chess, cress, cross, dress, foss, fuss, gloss, hiss, kiss, lass, less, loss, mass, mess,
miss, moss, press, stress, suss, toss
zz words
buzz, fzz, fuzz
sh words
ash, bash, blush, brush, cash, clash, crash, crush, dash, dish, fsh, fash, fush, fresh, gash, gosh,
gush, hush, lash, lush, mash, mush, plush, rash, rush, sash, shack, shed, shin, ship, shock,
shop, shot, shred, shrug, shut, smash, splash, trash, wish sh two and three syllables, abolish,
banish, blemish, catfsh, fnish, goldfsh, polish, punish, selfsh, vanish, dish.
Th (suffix) words
broth, cloth, fifth, filth, froth, maths, moth, sixth, sloth, tenth, thank, theft, thick, thin, think,
thrash, thrift, throb, thud, thug, thump, Ravi will check on the chimp at the back
th (prefix) words
than, that, them, then, this
ch words
 bench, branch, brunch, bunch, champ, chant, chap, chat, check, chest, chick, chimp, chin,
chip, chomp, chop, chuck, chug, chum, clench, crunch, fnch, finch, French, hunch,inch,
lunch, much, mulch, munch, pinch, punch, quench, ranch, rich, squelch, such
two syllables
children, chipmunk, ostrich
wh one syllable
whack, wham, whelk, when, which, whim, whip, whisk
ng one syllable
bang, bling, bring, clang, cling, clung, ding, dong, fang, fing, fung, gong, hang, hung,king,
long, lung, pang, ping, pong, prong, rang, ring, rung, sang, sing, slang, sling,slung, song,
sprang, spring, sprung, sting, string, strong, strung, sung, tang, thing,thong, tong, wing, zing
suffx -es
ch,z,s,ss, x, sh…
benches, boxes, branches, brushes, bunches, buzzes, dishes, dresses, foxes, kisses,lunches,
wishes
a_e one syllable words
ape, ate, bake, bale, base, bathe, blame, blaze, brave, cake, came, cane, cape, case, cave,
chafe, chase, crane, crate, crave, date, daze, drake, drape, fade, fake, fame, fate, faze, fake,
fame, frame, gale, game, gate, gave, glaze, grade, hate, jade, lake, lane, made, make, male,
mane, maze, name, nape, plane, plate, quake, rake, rate, safe, late, sake, sale, same, save,
scale, scathe, shake, shame, shape, skate, snake, spade, stale, state, take, tame, tape, trade,
wade, wake, wave
i_e one syllable words
bike, bite, bride, chide, chime, chive, dine, dive, fle, fne, fve, glide, grime, gripe, hide,hike,
jive, kite, life, like, lime, line, mile, mime, Nile, nine, pile, pine, pipe, pride, ride, ripe,shine,
side, size, slide, slime, spike, spine, swine, thrive, tide, tile, time, tribe, vine, wide,wife, wipe,
wise
i_e two syllables
alike, alpine, capsize, combine, lifeline, sidekick, tactile
o_e one syllable
bloke, bone, broke, choke, chose, clothe, clove, code, cone, cope, cove, dose, doze,drove,
froze, globe, grove, home, hope, hose, joke, lobe, mode, mope, nope, nose, note,ode, poke,
quote, robe, rode, rose, rove, scope, slope, smoke, spoke, stoke, stole, stove,stroke, those,
tone, vote, woke, zone
o_e two and three syllables
abode, alone, backbone, bulldoze, encode, episode, explode, pinecone
u_e as in cute one syllable
cube, cute, duke, dune, fume, mute, tube, tune, use, ute
u_e as in cute two syllables
amuse, confuse, costume, dispute, excuse, produce, reduce, tribute, volume
u_e as in rude one syllable
brute, crude, dude, fume, fute, June, jute, Luke, lute, plume, prune, rude
u_e as in rude two syllables
conclude, exclude, salute
suffx -s
cooks, clips, drinks, gets, helps, hoots, hops, looks, makes, paints, sings, sips, sits,thinks,
trusts, zips
suffx -es
buzzes, fxes, mashes, misses, mixes, passes, pinches, presses, rushes
ai one syllable
aid, ail, aim, bail, bait, braid, brain, chain, claim, drain, fail, faint, faith, frail, gain, grain,hail,
jail, laid, maid, mail, nail, paid, pail, pain, quail, raid, rain, sail, saint, snail, sprain,stain,
strain, tail, train, wail, waist, wait
ai two syllables
afraid, explain, obtain, raisin, waitress
ay one syllable
bay, clay, day, fray, hay, lay, may, nay, pay, play, pray, ray, say, slay, spray, stay, stray,sway,
tray, way,away, display, holiday, railway There is a toad on the road.
ee one syllable
bee, beef, been, beep, beet, bleed, breed, cheek, cheep, creek, creep, deed, deem,
deep, eel, fee, feed, feel, feet, free, greed, Greek, green, greet, heed, heel, jeep, keen, keep,
leech, leek, meek, meet, need, peek, peel, peep, queen, reef, reel, screech, screen, see, seed,
seek, seem, seen, seep, sheen, sheep, sheet, sleep, sleet, speech, speed, spree, steed, steep,
street, sweep, teen, teeth, tree, tweet, weed, weep, wheel
ee two and three syllables
agree, chimpanzee, coffee, frisbee, gumtree, toffee, trainee, yippee
oa one syllable
bloat, boast, boat, broach, cloak, coach, coal, coast, coat, coax, croak, foat, foal,
foam, gloat, goal, goat, groan, hoax, load, loaf, loan, moan, moat, oaf, oak, oath,
poach, roach, road, roam, roast, soak, soap, throat, toad, toast
ow as in snow one syllable
blow, blown, bow, crow, fow, glow, grow, grown, know, known, low, mow, mown, own,row,
show, shown, slow, snow, sow, sown, stow, throw, thrown, tow
ow as in snow two and three syllables
bellow, billow, bungalow, elbow, fellow, follow, hollow, mellow, minnow, pillow,
rainbow, shadow, shallow, widow, willow, window, yellow
igh one syllable
bight, blight, bright, fght, fight, fright, high, light, might, nigh, night, plight, right, sigh,sight,
slight, thigh, tight
igh two and three syllables
alight, backlight, brighten, brightest, daylight, delight, enlighten, frighten, headlight,
highlight, highness, highway, insight, lamplight, lightbulb, lighten, lightning, limelight,
midnight, moonlight, nightfall, sighing, sighted, sighting, sightsee, slightest, slightly,
spotlight, starlight, sunlight, tightness, tightrope, tonight, twilight, unsightly, upright
suffix -ed as /ed/ two syllables
branded, dented, drafted, dusted, ended, hunted, landed, melted, mended, nested,
panted, planted, rented, rested, sanded, tended, tested
suffix -ed as /d/ one syllable
buzzed, drilled, filled, flamed, milled, rained, smelled, spelled, spilled, sprained, yelled
suffix -ed as /t/ one syllable
blocked, cranked, crushed, dashed, flashed, flocked, flushed, helped, jumped, kissed, licked,
lunched, missed, picked, pinched, pumped, punched, rushed, slashed, smashed, thanked,
tossed
final -y should
by, cry, dry, fy, fry, my, ply, pry, shy, sky, sly, spry, spy, sty, try
y as in try would y as in body two syllables bench.
y as in body two angry, baby, belly, berry, bilby, body, buddy, bunny, carry, cherry, copy,
curry, daddy, empty, entry, envy, ffty, happy, hobby, hungry, husky, jelly, kitty, lolly, marry,
mummy, pantry, pony, poppy, puppy, rugby, sixty, study, thirty, twenty, very, zany
y as in body three syllables
balcony, canopy, comedy, copyright, family, fantasy, galaxy, seventy
ea as in seat one syllable
beach, bead, beak, beam, bean, beast, beat, bleach, bleak, bleat, cheap, cheat, clean, creak,
cream, deal, dean, dream, each, east, eat, feast, fea, freak, gleam, heal, heap, heat, heath,
jeans, lead, leaf, leak, lean, leap, leash, least, meal, mean, meat, neat, pea, peach, plead, pleat,
preach, reach, read, real, sea, seal, seam, seat, speak, squeak, steal, steam, tea, teach, teak,
teal, team, treat, veal, weak, appeal, beneath, disease, dreaming, eagle, Easter, increase,
peaches, peacock, really, reason, repeat, season, squeaky, treaty
oo as in book
ea as in head one syllable The new tree grew and grew.
suffx -ed/-ing
bread, breath, deaf, dead, dealt, dread, dreamt, head, health, lead, leapt, meant, read, spread,
stealth, sweat, thread, threat, tread, wealth
ea as in head two and three syllables
Commonwealth, dreadful, heaven, healthy, heavy, instead, leather, pleasant, steadfast, steady,
wealthy, weapon, weather
ew as in few one syllable
dew, ewe, few, knew, new, newt, pew, stew
ew as in few two syllables
anew, askew, fewer, fewest, mildew, nephew, newborn, newest, renew
ew as in grew one syllable
blew, brew, crew, drew, few, grew, screw, shrew, shrewd, slew, threw
ew as in grew two syllables
brewing, cashew, crewman, outgrew
ue one syllable
blue, clue, cue, due, duel, fuel, glue, hue, rue, sue, true
ue two and three syllables
argue, avenue, barbecue, bluebell, blueish, construe, continue, fondue, gruesome, issue,
rescue, statue, subdue, tissue, value, virtue
oo as in moon one syllable
boo, boom, boost, boot, booth, brood, broom, coop, doom, food, goo, goose, groom, hoop,
hoot, loom, loop, moo, mood, moon, noon, pooch, proof, roof, room, roost, root,scoop, scoot,
shoo, shoot, smooth, soon, spoon, swoop, too, toot, tooth, troop, zoo, zoom
oo as in moon two syllables
achoo, baboon, balloon, bamboo, gloomy, gumboot, lagoon, moonlight, shampoo
oo as in book one syllable
book, brook, chook, cook, crook, foot, good, hood, hoof, hook, look, nook, oops, shook, soot,
stood, took, wood, woof, wool
oo as in book two syllables
goodbye, logbook, lookout, retook, wooden
suffx -ed after silent e one syllable
chased, cubed, dined, framed, gaped, hoped, mimed, named, paced, pleased, raked,saved,
served, teased, used, waved
suffx -ed after silent e two syllables
adored, hated, noticed, skated, surprised, tasted, voted
suffx -ing after silent e two syllables
baking, blaming, braking, caring, clothing, dozing, driving, fling, giving, gliding, having,
hoping, making, moping, noting, owing, riding, rising, saving, smiling, squeezing, taking,
tasting, trading, whining, wiping
oi one syllable
oi mother boil, boing, broil, coil, coin, hoist, foil, join, joint, moist, oil, oink, point, soil,
spoilt, toil, void
ou as in cloud other oi two and three syllables
appointment, avoid, checkpoint, disappoint, exploit, midpoint, moisture, noisy,
oy words
boy, coy, joy, ploy, soy, toy, ahoy, alloy, annoy, boycott, convoy, cowboy, decoy, deploy,
destroy, employ, enjoy, foyer, joyful, loyal, oyster, royal, tomboy
ou as in cloud one syllable
bound, bout, cloud, clout, couch, count, crouch, foul, found, grouch, ground, grout, hound,
loud, mound, mount, mouth, noun, ouch, out, pouch, pound, round, scout, shout, slouch,
sound, spout, trout, vouch,
ou as in cloud two syllables
about, aloud, around, astound, fountain, mountain, without
ow as in cow one syllable bow, brow, brown, chow, clown, cow, crowd, crown, down, drown,
fowl, frown, gown, growl, how, now, ow, owl, prowl, scowl, town, vow, wow
ow as in cow two syllables
allow, browsing, download, drowsy, howdy, scowling
suffix -ed double the final consonant one syllable
begged, clapped, clipped, hopped, hugged, grabbed, jogged, napped, planned,
rubbed, shopped, slipped, stopped, tapped, trimmed
suffix -ed double the final consonant two syllables
batted, chatted, knitted, nodded, prodded, rotted, spotted, trotted
suffix -ing double the final consonant two syllables
batting, begging, chatting, clapping, cutting, dropping, fitting, getting, grabbing,
hitting, hopping, hugging, jogging, knitting, napping, nodding, rotting, rubbing,
running, shopping, sitting, skipping, spotting, swimming, tapping, trotting, winning
or one syllable
born, cord, cork, corn, for, fork, form, fort, forth, horn, horse, lord, morn, nor, norm, north, or,
porch, pork, port, scorn, shorn, short, snort, sort, sport, stork, storm, sworn, thorn, torch, torn
or two syllables
absorb, adorn, afford, border, carport, concord, condor, conform, contort, cordless, corner,
discord, distort, dorsal, export, forbid, formal, format, former, fortnight, forty, hornet, import,
inform, mentor, morning, morsel, mortal, mortar, normal, orbit, orca, order, organ, ornate,
portal, porter, reborn, reform, report, resort, scorching, scornful, seahorse, shorter, snorting,
sorted, sporty, stormy, thorny, unborn, unworn, vortex
or three syllables
abnormal, assorted, disorder, factory, history, memory
ar one syllable
arch, ark, arm, art, bar, barb, bark, barn, car, card, carp, carve, charm, chart, dark, darn, dart,
far, farm, garb, hard, hark, harm, harp, harsh, jar, lark, march, Mars, marsh, mart, parch, park,
scar, scarf, shard, shark, sharp, spark, star, starch, start, tar, tarp, tart, yard, yarn
ar two syllables
carbon, cargo, carpark, depart, farmer, garden, harmless, landmark, market, parsnip,party,
starfish, started, target, upstart
ar three syllables
apartment, archery, cardigan, harmony, marketing, regarding
er one syllable
fern, her, herb, herd, jerk, kerb, nerd, perch, perk, perm, pert, Perth, stern, term, verb
er two syllables
adverb, advert, alert, assert, berserk, concern, convert, covert, exert, expert, German, germy,
herbal, hermit, inert, insert, intern, invert, jerky, kernel, lectern, merchant, mermaid, nerdish,
perching, perfect, perfume, perky, permit, revert, serpent, servant, server, service, serving,
sherbet, Sherlock, sterling, sternly, sternum, subvert, superb, termite, thermal, thermos,
verbal, verdict, vermin, vertex
er three syllables
certify, eternal, external, fernery, inferno, internal, maternal, paternal, terminal,
vertebra, vertical
ir one syllable
birch, bird, birth, chirp, dirt, fr, frm, frst, girl, girth, irk, quirk, sir, skirt, smirk, squirm,squirt,
stir, swirl, third, thirst, twirl
ir two syllables
affirm, birdcage, birthday, chirpy, confirm, dirty, firmer, firstly, thirdly, thirsty, whirly
ur one syllable
blur, blurb, blurt, burn, burp, burst, church, churn, curb, curd, curl, fur, hurl, hurt, lurch, lurk,
slur, slurp, spur, spurn, spurt, surf, turf, turn,
urn, yurt
ur two syllables
absurd, burden, burger, curfew, curly, murmur, furry, further
prefix un- two syllables
unarmed, unbend, unblock, unborn, unbound, uncap, unchain, unclamp, unclasp, undo,
undress, undue, unfold, unhinged, unhurt, unjust, unkind, unknown, unleash, unlike, unload,
unlock, unloved, unmask, unnamed, unpack, unpick, unpin, unplug, unreal, unrest, unsafe,
unscrew, unseen, unspent, untamed, untrue, untruth, untwist, unwell, unwise, unzip
prefix un- three syllables
unable, unafraid, uncanny, unfunny, unhappy, unlucky, unopened, unpleasant, untidy, unravel
schwa one syllable
about, above, after, ago, agree, balloon, bottom, camel, doctor, dollar, drama, dragon, extra,
finger, helmet, happen, lemon, lesson, liar, lunar, medal, novel, panda, pedal, problem, rebel,
salad, shiver, sofa, solar, travel
suffix -er two syllables
baker, banker, biker, blender, camper, carer, cheater, cleaner, digger, driver, drummer, farmer,
fibber, flipper, glider, golfer, groomer, groover, healer, helper, hunter, jogger, joker, loner,
miner, rider, robber, ruler, runner, shaver, swimmer, taker, teacher, timer, voter, winner, wiper
suffix -er three syllables
beginner, beekeeper, computer, fighter, hairdryer, patroller, publisher, traveller
soft g one syllable
age, barge, bulge, cage, charge, cringe, forge, fringe, gel, gem, gent, germ, gist, gorge, gym,
hinge, huge, large, lounge, lunge, merge, page, plunge, rage, sage, singe, sponge, stage,
twinge, verge, wage, allergic, cottage, digit, energy, engine, fragile, garbage, generate,
ginger, legend, logic, magic, margin, origin, passage, rampage, urgent,
suffix -er soft c one syllable
cell, cent, choice, cinch, cite, face, fence, fleece, force, lace, lance, mice, nice, pace, bigger,
smaller
soft c two syllables
cement, circus, citrus, concern, decide, fancy, grocer, parcel, pencil, princess, recent
soft c three syllables
celebrate, celery, cicada, December, decimal, exercise, recipe, recycle
dge one syllable
badge, budge, bridge, budge, dodge, dredge, drudge, edge, fledge, fridge, fudge,
grudge, hedge, judge, ledge, lodge, nudge, pledge, ridge, sledge, sludge, smidge,
smudge, splodge, stodge, trudge, wedge
dge two syllables
abridge, budges, dislodge, dodgeball, rebadge
tch one syllable
batch, blotch, botch, catch, clutch, crutch, ditch, etch, fetch, hatch, hitch, hutch, glitch, itch,
latch, match, notch, patch, pitch, snatch, snitch, splotch, stitch, stretch, twitch, watch, witch
tch two syllables
backstitch, bewitch, catching, dispatch, ditching, itching, ketchup, kitchen, matching,
mismatch, pitching, unhitch, unlatch, watching
ph one syllable
graph, lymph, morph, phase, phew, phone, phrase, sphinx
ph two syllables
aphid, digraph, dolphin, gopher, hyphen, nephew, orphan, phantom, pheasant, phony, photo,
siphon, trigraph, triumph, trophy, typhoon
ph three and four syllables
alphabet, amphibian, elephant, emphasis, paragraph, pharmacy, phenomenon,
philosophy, phobia
kn one syllable
knack, knap, knave, knead, knee, kneel, knife, knight, knit, knob, knock, knot, know, known
kn two and three syllables
knapsack, kneaded, kneecap, knickknack, knighthood, knockabout
suffix -er two syllables
bigger, brighter, cleaner, colder, faster, harder, hotter, later, lighter, nicer, older, paler,
quicker, slower, smoother, wilder, wiser
suffix -er three syllables
bumpier, dirtier, easier, funnier, furrier, hairier, heavier

ie as in piece one syllable

brief, chief, field, fierce, grief, grieve, niece, piece, pierce, priest, shield, shriek, siege, thief,
thieve, tier, wield, yield

ie as in piece two syllables

belief, believe, besiege, brownie, collie, cookie, diesel, mischief, relief, retrieve, rookie,

ey as in they one syllable

grey, hey, prey, they, whey

ey as in they two syllables

convey, heyday, obey, survey

ey as in key one, two and three syllables

abbey, alley, barley, chimney, chutney, donkey, galley, hockey, jersey, jockey, key, kidney,
motley, parsley, pulley, trolley, turkey, valley, volley

oe as in toe one, two and three syllables

aloe, doe, foe, foe, geckoes, hoe, heroes, oboe, mangoes, mistletoe, potatoes, roe, toe,
volcanoes, woe

eigh as in eight one and two syllables

eight, eighteen, eighty, freight, neigh, neighbour, outweigh, reweigh, sleigh, weigh, weight,
weightless

suffx -est two syllables

biggest, brightest, cleanest, coldest, dampest, dearest, deepest, dimmest, fastest,
fattest, fnest, fattest, highest, hottest, kindest, latest, lightest, longest, lowest,
nearest, newest, nicest, ripest, roundest, saddest, safest, shortest, slowest, smallest, stiffest,
sweetest, tallest, tamest, thickest, thinnest, wildest, wisest

suffx -est three syllables

cosiest, funniest, happiest, heaviest, laziest, noisiest, quietest

au as in autumn one syllable

cause, clause, daunt, flaunt, fraud, gaunt, haul, haunt, jaunt, launch, maul, paunch, pause,
sauce, staunch, taunt, taut

au in two and three syllables

audience, audio, August, author, autumn, bauble, exhaust
aw as in saw one and two syllables
bawl, brawl, claw, crawl, dawn, draw, drawl, drawn, fawn, flaw, jaw, hawk, law, lawn, paw,
pawn, prawn, raw, saw, sawhorse, seesaw, shawl, spawn, squawk, straw, thaw

all as in fall one syllable

ball, call, fall, hall, mall, small, stall, tall, wall

al as in also/all as in fall two and three syllables

almost, almighty, also, already, always, basketball, enthral, football, hallway, install, netball,
overall, rainfall, taller, waterfall

oar one syllable

boar, board, hoard, hoarse, oar, roar, soar

oar two and three syllables

aboard, boardgame, billboard, blackboard, boardwalk, cardboard, clipboard,
keyboard, oarsman, outboard, overboard, surfboard, uproar

consonant -le two syllables

able, angle, ankle, apple, baffle, bangle, bottle, bubble, cable, candle, crumble, cuddle,
dazzle, dimple, dribble, drizzle, eagle, fable, fizzle, giggle, goggle, handle, idle, jumble, little,
maple, marble, middle, mingle, muffle, mumble, needle, nibble, nimble, noble, nuzzle,
paddle, pebble, puddle, purple, puzzle, raffle, riddle, rife, ruffe, sample, simple, sizzle,
snuffle, snuggle, stable, staple, struggle, stubble, table, title, trickle, truffe, uncle, waffle,
wobble

consonant -le three syllables

article, assemble, entangle, miracle, obstacle, spectacle, vehicle

prefix re- two and three syllables

reapply, rearrange, reconstruct, recount, redo, redraw, refile, reform, regrow, reheat, remake,
repay, replace, replay, rerun, return

are one and two syllables

aware, bare, beware, blare, care, compare, dare, declare, fare, fare, glare, hare, mare,
nightmare, rare, scare, share, snare, spare, square, stare, warfare, welfare

ere one, two and three syllables

adhere, atmosphere, cashmere, hemisphere, here, interfere, mere, persevere, revere, severe,
sincere, sphere
ire one and two syllables fire.
aspire, attire, conspire, desire, dire, empire, entire, expire, fre, haywire, hire, inquire, inspire,
ire, mire, perspire, require, retire, satire, shire, sire, spire, squire, tire, umpire, vampire, wire

ore one, two and three syllables

before, bore, carnivore, chore, core, deplore, encore, explore, furore, galore, gore, ignore,
implore, lore, more, ore, pinafore, restore, score, seashore, shore, Singapore, snore, sore,
spore, store, swore, sycamore, therefore, tore, wore

ure one, two and three syllables

cure, endure, immature, impure, insecure, lure, manicure, manure, mature, obscure, overture,
pedicure, premature, pure, secure

pre- two syllables

precook, precut, predate, prefix, pregame, preheat, prejudge, preload, premade,
premix, prepaid, preset, preview

prefix pre- three and four syllables

predetermine, prerecord, preseason

air one syllable

air, chair, fair, fair, hair, lair, pair, stair, affair, airbags, airbrush, airbus, airdrop, airer, airfare,
airflow, airing, airless, airlift, airline, airmail, airport, airspace, airstrip, airwave, airways,
dairy, despair, fairer, fairly, funfair, hairball, hairband, haircut, hairdo, hairline, hairnet,
hairpin, hairy, impair,

ear as in hear one syllable

beard, clear, dear, drear, ear, fear, gear, hear, near, rear, shear, smear, spear, year

ear as in hear two and three syllables

appear, disappear, dreary, endear, reappear, weary

ear as in earn one syllable

earl, earn, earth, heard, learn, pearl, search, yearn

ear as in earn two and three syllables

early, earnest, overheard, rehearse, research

ear as in pear one and two syllables

bear, bearer, bearing, pear, tear, swear, wear, wearing

suffix -ful in two syllables

careful, cheerful, fearful, forceful, hateful, helpful, hopeful, joyful, painful, peaceful, playful,
spiteful, stressful, thankful, truthful, watchful

suffix -ful three syllables

colourful, delightful, eventful, meaningful, powerful, regretful, wonderful

o as in mother one syllable

colour come, done, dove, front, glove, love, monk, month, none, one, shove, some, son, ton,
colourful garden.

o as in mother two syllables

above, among, brother, colour, comfort, coven, cover, covet, dozen, govern, honey, London,
Monday, money, monkey, mother, nothing, onion, other, oven, shovel, smother,
stomach

prefx mis- meaning ‘wrong’

misdial, misfile, misfire, misfit, mishear, misjudge, mislead, misplace, misread, misspell,
misspent, misstep, misuse

prefx mis- three syllables

misbehave, misinform, mismanage

ch as in chef
chef, chute, chic, cache, chaise, brochure, machine, moustache, Chicago, parachute, pistachio

ch as in chemist one, two and three syllables

ache, anchor, architect, chaos, character, chemical, chemist, chemistry, chorus,
Christmas, echo, mechanic, monarch, orchestra, orchid, scheme, school, stomach,

wr in two and three syllables

wrestler, wriggle, wrinkle, writer, written, wronged, wraparound, wristband, writable,
wrongdoing, wrongfully

gn one and two syllables

align, assign, campaign, design, gnarl, gnash, gnat, gnaw, gnome, resign, sign

suffix -ly two syllables

badly, boldly, bravely, brightly, firstly, gently, hardly, lightly, lonely, proudly, quickly, sadly,
slowly, softly, strangely, sweetly
suffix -ly three syllables
angrily, correctly, gracefully, happily, hopelessly, lazily, luckily, quietly, suddenly

ough as in honest
dough: although, doughnut, though, dough, bought, drought, though, tough, cough, bought:
brought, fought, ought, sought, thought, drought, bough, plough
through, tough, enough, rough, cough, trough, thorough, borough

suffix -ment , movement, payment, treatment

suffx -ment in three and four syllables
achievement, agreement, amazement, assessment, development,
disappointment, employment, enjoyment, entertainment, excitement,
government, management, punishment, refreshment, replacement

5 LINED STORIES
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Once upon a time, there was a grasshopper who spent his time enjoying the sunny days,
singing and playing around. Meanwhile, there was an ant who worked really hard,
collecting and saving food for the upcoming winter. When winter arrived, the grasshopper
hadn't prepared at all and found himself hungry and cold. He asked the ant for help, but the
ant reminded him that he had the chance to prepare earlier and chose not to. So, he had to
deal with the consequences of his actions.
Moral: Hard work and preparation are essential to face life's challenges.
Saying Goodbye to the Balloon
Lily was really happy playing with her red balloon. She held it tightly as it danced in the
wind. Suddenly, a big gust of wind snatched it away. Lily felt sad and started crying. But
then, she watched as the balloon flew higher and higher, carried by the wind and the clouds.
She felt a mix of sadness and happiness as she saw it go. It made her realize that sometimes
it's okay to let go of things because it can lead to new and amazing experiences.
Moral: Sometimes letting go allows for experiences greater than we can hold onto.
The Greedy Farmer's Mistake
Once there was a farmer who had a special hen that laid golden eggs every day. He became
so greedy that he couldn't wait to get rich slowly. So, he killed the hen to take out all the
gold at once. But when he opened the hen, he found nothing inside. He lost the chance to
get more gold every day because he was too greedy and impatient.
Moral: Greed often leads to loss, reminding us to appreciate what we have rather than
constantly seeking more.
Kindness Rewarded
One day, a traveller was walking through a hot desert when he came across a big lion
trapped in a deep hole, roaring for help. The traveler felt scared but also sorry for the lion,
so he bravely lowered a rope and pulled the lion out. Later, the traveler was resting under a
rock when he heard a quiet hissing sound, signaling a deadly snake approaching with its
fangs out. Just as the snake was about to attack, the lion he had saved earlier jumped in and
protected him. The lion remembered the kindness the traveler showed, and now it was
protecting him in return.
Moral: Kindness has a way of returning. Helping others, even in risky situations, can bring
unexpected rewards.
The Proud Sunflower and the Humble Daisy
In a pretty garden, there was a big sunflower boasting about its golden petals and making
fun of a small daisy nearby. "I'm so beautiful and noticeable, while you're just tiny and
hidden," it bragged. But during a powerful storm, the sunflower's tall stem snapped in half.
Meanwhile, the little daisy, being low to the ground and flexible, bent with the wind and
survived.
Moral: Humility triumphs over pride. Being humble and able to adjust helps us handle
life's challenges better than being too proud.
The Wisdom of Learning
Once, a wise owl taught a young squirrel an important lesson. The squirrel thought only old
creatures could be wise, but the owl disagreed. The owl showed that wisdom comes from
learning and experiencing life, not just from getting older. They talked a lot and did things
together, and the owl encouraged the squirrel to stay curious and learn new things. The
squirrel realized that wisdom is about always learning and growing, no matter how young
you are. It was a lesson about how knowledge and experiences make us wise, not just our
age.
Moral: True wisdom comes from continuous learning and life experiences, not solely from
age.
The Oak and the Willow
Once, there were two trees: an oak and a willow. The oak was strong but stubborn, while
the willow was flexible and bendy. When a big storm came, the oak's branches broke
because it couldn't move with the wind, but the willow swayed and stayed safe. The oak
learned that being flexible is important, not a weakness, and the willow realized that being
strong and steadfast also matters. They both understood that in life, it's essential to adapt
and stay strong when faced with challenges.
Moral: Adaptability and resilience are essential qualities in facing life's challenges; being
flexible doesn't mean being weak, and strength isn't just about being rigid—it's about
finding balance between the two.
Conclusion
These stories remind us of important lessons that help us live better lives. They teach us
about being careful, thinking ahead, being kind, staying humble, and avoiding greed and
arrogance. Through the experiences of ants, grasshoppers, farmers, travelers, and flowers,
we learn about the importance of planning, being kind, and staying strong when facing
challenges. Let's remember these teachings and use their wisdom to make our lives and the
lives of others better and more peaceful.

FAQs on 5 Lines Short Stories with Moral in English

What's the main lesson from "The Bug and the Grasshopper"?
The main lesson is that working hard and planning ahead helps us overcome challenges in
life.
Why is it important to "Let Go," as shown in "Letting Go"?
It is important because Letting go allows us to experience new and wonderful things that
we might miss if we hold on too tightly to the past.
What's the mistake the farmer makes in "The Foolish Farmer"?
The farmer makes the mistake of being greedy and impatient, which leads to losing
something valuable.
How does "Kindness Rewarded" show the importance of helping others?
It shows that being kind to others, even in risky situations, can lead to unexpected rewards
and protection.
What does "The Proud Sunflower and the Humble Daisy" teach us about pride and
humility?
The Proud Sunflower and the Humble Daisy" teach us about pride and humility that
humility is better than pride because being humble and adaptable helps us face life's
challenges better.

Short Reading Passages with Multiple Choice Questions

Passage : 1
A recent investigation by scientists at the USA Geological Survey shows that strange animal
behaviour might help predict future earthquakes. Investigators found such occurrences in a
ten-kilometre radius of the epicentre of a fairly recent quake. Some birds screeched and flew
about wildly, and dogs yelped and ran uncontrollably. Scientists believe that animals can
perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the mishap.
In 1976, after observing the animal behaviour, the Chinese were able to predict a devastating
quake. Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to
evacuate millions of others and thus keep the death toll at a lower level.

MCQ Questions and Answers

Daily Test - Attempt Now
1) What can help predict future earthquakes according to a recent investigation?
1) Strange animal behaviour
2) Weather patterns
 3) Earth’s magnetic field
4) Volcanic eruptions
2) What was the radius around the epicentre of a recent earthquake where strange animal
behaviour was observed?
1) 10 km 2) 20 km 3) 5 km 4) 50 km
3) What kind of animal behaviour was observed before a recent earthquake?
1) Birds screeching and flying about wildly
2) Dogs barking and lying down
3) Cats meowing and hiding
4) Fish swimming calmly
4) How long before the earthquake did animals perceive environmental changes
according to scientists?
1) Several hours 2) Several days 3) Several minutes 4) Several weeks
5) What happened in China in 1976 after observing animal behaviour?
1) A devastating quake was predicted
2) A small earthquake occurred
3)No earthquake took place
4) A huge earthquake occurred without any prediction

Passage : 2
Radium is a white powder that has the appearance of table salt. A pound of it is worth a
thousand pounds of gold. Radium is very expensive because it is very scarce. A pinch of it is
worth a small fortune. There are only a few spoons in the world. But radium is so potent that
excess amounts are dangerous. A pound or two gathered in one spot will kill anyone who
approaches.
With radium, scientists hope to learn how to change one element into another. Changing
other metals into gold will be attractive and profitable. But it would be more valuable to learn
how to get all the energy from atoms to do human work.
MCQ Questions and Answers
1) What is radium?
1) A type of metal 2) A white powder that resembles table salt
3) A rare mineral 4) A valuable gemstone
2) How much is a pound of radium worth?
1) A few dollars
2) A few thousand dollars
3) A thousand pounds of gold
4) The value of a small fortune
3) What is the significance of radium?
1) It is used to make gold
2) It has the potential to change elements into another
 3) It has a high market value
4) It is a valuable source of energy

4) Can radium be dangerous if in excess amounts?

1) No, it is safe in any amount
2) It depends on how it is used
3) Yes, it can be deadly
4) It is only dangerous to certain individuals
5) What is the ultimate goal of scientists in studying radium?
1) To turn other metals into gold
2) To learn how to harness the energy from atoms
3) To increase its market value
4) To make perfumes and soaps

Passage : 3
The Suez Canal is a man-made canal located in Egypt that connects the Red Sea to the
Mediterranean Sea. It was built in the mid-19th century to provide a shorter and more direct
route for ships travelling between Europe and Asia. The Suez Canal is an important waterway
for international trade, with over 50,000 ships passing through each year. It is also a major
source of revenue for Egypt, as ships must pay a fee to use the canal. The Suez Canal is an
engineering marvel and is considered one of the greatest achievements of the 19th century.
MCQ Questions and Answers
1) Where is the Suez Canal located?
1) Egypt 2) Mediterranean Sea 3) Red Sea 4) Europe
2) What does the Suez Canal connect?
1) The Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
2) The Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean
3) The Red Sea to the Indian Ocean
4) The Mediterranean Sea to the Pacific Ocean
3) Why was the Suez Canal built?
1) To provide a shorter and more direct route for ships
2) To connect the two seas for recreational purposes
3) To create a new source of revenue
4) To boost tourism in the area
4) How many ships pass through the Suez Canal each year?
1) 50,000 2) 100,000 3) 25,000 4) 75,000
5) What is the Suez Canal considered to be?
1) An engineering marvel 2) A tourist attraction
3) A minor waterway 4) A failure of the 19th century
Passage : 4
“Science cannot reduce the magic of a sunset to arithmetic, nor can it express friendship with
a formula,” noted Dr Lous Orr, an eminent medical researcher. He added, “Beyond science’s
mastery of nature are insights into love and laughter, pain and loneliness, and truth and
beauty”.
This distance of science from the human condition perhaps explains why most foreign
tourists to Britain are predicted to visit the hallowed homes of playwrights, writers and poets,
but choose to ignore the abodes where its leading scientists lived and worked.
MCQ Questions and Answers :
1) Who noted the statement “Science cannot reduce the magic of a sunset to arithmetic,
nor can it express friendship with a formula”?
1) J.M. Barrie 2) Dr Louis Orr
3) William Shakespeare 4) Charles Darwin
2) What is the main argument made by Dr Louis Orr in his statement?
1) Science is superior to other forms of expression
2) Science is incapable of expressing human emotions and experiences
3) Science is limited to understanding the physical world
4) Science is better at predicting natural phenomena
3) According to the statement, why do most foreign tourists visit the homes of
playwrights, writers, and poets in Britain?
1) They appreciate science
2) They are interested in the natural world
3) They are drawn to the human experience
4) They admire the beauty of nature
4) What is Peter Pan, according to the statement?
1) A Scottish novelist
2) A mischievous boy who can fly
3) A character created by a playwright
4) A leading scientist
5) In which work did the character of Peter Pan first appear?
1) The Little White Bird
2) Peter and Wendy
3) Peter Pan or The Boy Who Didn’t Grow Up
4) None of the above
Passage : 5
John did not think much about wealth or sources of inequality in life. It was his firm belief
that if this world was not good then the Hereafter would be good and this belief sustained
him. He was not like some of the other people he knew, who would sell their souls to the
devil. He always thought of God before doing anything. He lived the life of an honest man.
He did not marry but did not desire another man’s wife. He believed that women make men
weak as described in the story of Samson and Delilah.
MCQ Questions and Answers
1) What was John’s perspective on wealth and sources of inequality in life?
1) He thought a lot about it and believed it was important
2) He didn’t think much about it and believed in the afterlife
3) He believed that wealth was the key to happiness
4) He believed that inequality was necessary for society to function
2) How did John feel about people who would sell their souls to the devil?
1) He admired them
2) He was indifferent to them
3) He disapproved of them
4) He was envious of them
3) What was John’s approach to making decisions?
1) He always thought of God before doing anything
2) He always thought of the consequences before doing anything
3) He always thought of himself before doing anything
4) He always thought of others before doing anything
4) Was John married?
1) Yes 2) No 3) Not mentioned 4) Not sure
5) Why did John believe that women make men weak?
1) He believed it was written in the story of Samson and Delilah
2) He had a bad experience with a woman in the past
3) He thought that women were weaker than men
4) He believed that women were a distraction from spiritual pursuits
Passage : 6
It is not luck but labour that makes fortune, says an American writer, Sometimes something is
waiting to happen: Labor with sharp eyes and strong will makes something happen. Fortune
lies in bed and the postman wants to bring him news of the inheritance, labor turns to six
o’clock and lays the foundation of skill with a busy pen and ringing hammer. Fortune moans,
labour watches, fortune depends on chance, labour depends on character.
Fortune slides down into self-indulgence; Labor moves upward and aspires to freedom.
Conviction, therefore, is the mother of good fortune. In other words, a man’s success in life
will be proportional to his efforts, his art and his attention to the little things.
MCQ Questions and Answers:
1) Who said, “It is not luck but labour that makes fortune”?
1) An American writer 2) An English writer
3) A French writer 4) A German writer
2) According to the writer, what makes something happen?
 1) Luck 2) Labour with sharp eyes and strong will
3) Chance 4) Self-indulgence

3) What does the writer say about fortune and labour?

1) Fortune depends on chance and labour depends on luck
2) Fortune depends on chance and labour depends on character
3) Fortune depends on luck and labour depends on chance
4) Fortune depends on the character and labour depends on luck
4) What is the mother of good fortune according to the writer?
1) Conviction 2) Luck
3) Labour 4) Attention to the little things
5) According to the writer, how is a man’s success in life determined?
1) By luck
2) By his efforts, art, and attention to the little things
3) By chance
4) By self-indulgence
Passage : 7
Over the past 50 years, doctors around the world have adopted the practice of prescribing
antibiotics at the first sign of a minor infection or treating patients with a handful of
antibiotics. Nowadays it is not unusual that practitioners are prescribing multiple antibiotics
without any real indication or relevance for such drug combinations.
Antibiotics have traditionally been known as miracle drugs, but there is growing evidence
that they are overworked miracles, especially in countries like ours where there is easy access
to over-the-counter drugs including antibiotics. We can’t imagine going back to the pre-
antibiotic days. Yet the unbridled use of these agents is driving us in that direction.
MCQ Questions and Answers :
1) How long has the practice of prescribing antibiotics at the first sign of a minor
infection been in use?
1) The past 10 years 2) The past 20 years
3) The past 30 years 4) The past 50 years
2) What is the common practice of practitioners prescribing antibiotics?
1) Prescribing multiple antibiotics without any real indication or relevance for such
drug combinations
2) Prescribing antibiotics only when necessary
3) Prescribing single antibiotics for minor infections
4) Not prescribing antibiotics at all
4) How have antibiotics traditionally been known?
1) As miracle drugs 2) As dangerous drugs
3) As unnecessary drugs 4) As over-the-counter drugs
5) What is the growing evidence about antibiotics?
1) They are overworked miracles
2) They are not overworked
 3) They are not miracles
4) They are not necessary

6) What is the concern about the unbridled use of antibiotics?

1) It is driving us back to the pre-antibiotic days
2) It is not causing any concern
3) It is making antibiotics more effective
4) It is making antibiotics more affordable

Passage : 8
A comet is a small, icy and dusty celestial body that orbits the Sun. It consists of a nucleus,
which is the solid centre of the comet, and a coma, which is the cloud of gas and dust
surrounding the nucleus. When a comet passes close to the Sun, the Sun’s heat expands the
coma and creates a bright, glowing halo called a coma. Comets are often called “dirty
snowballs” because they are composed of water, methane, and other volatiles. They are
believed to be remnants of the early solar system and may provide insight into the formation
and evolution of planets.
MCQ Questions and Answers:
1) What is a comet?
1) A small, icy and dusty celestial body that orbits the Sun
2) A large, rocky and dusty celestial body that orbits the Sun
3) A small, icy and rocky celestial body that orbits the Sun
4) A large, rocky and gaseous celestial body that orbits the Sun
2) What does a comet consist of?
1) A nucleus and a coma 2) A nucleus and a halo
3) A coma and a halo 4) A nucleus and a tail
3) What is the coma?
1) The solid centre of the comet
2) The cloud of gas and dust surrounding the nucleus
3) The bright, glowing halo around the comet
4) The tail of the comet
4) What causes the bright, glowing halo around the comet?
1) The Sun’s heat expanding the coma
2) The Sun’s light reflecting off the coma
3) The collision of the comet with another celestial body
4) The eruption of the comet’s nucleus
5) What are comets believed to be?
1) Remnants of the early solar system
2) Debris from other planetary systems
3) Extraterrestrial spacecraft
 4) Artificial satellites

Passage : 9
A volcano is a mountain with an opening in the earth’s surface, through which molten rock,
ash and gases can escape. Volcanoes are usually found along the edges of tectonic plates,
where the Earth’s crust is being pulled apart or pushed together. There are three types of
volcanoes: stratovolcanoes, shield volcanoes, and cinder cones. Stratovolcanoes are tall and
cone-shaped, with steep sides and a crater at the top. Shield volcanoes are broad and flat, with
gently sloping sides and a broad base. Cinder cones are small and cone-shaped, with steep
sides and a hole at the top.
MCQ Questions and Answers
1) What is a volcano?
1) A mountain with an opening in the earth’s surface
2) A valley with an opening in the earth’s surface
3) A river with an opening in the earth’s surface
4) A lake with an opening in the earth’s surface
2) Where are volcanoes usually found?
1) Along the edges of tectonic plates
2) In the middle of tectonic plates
3) Along the coastlines
4) In the desert
3) What are the three types of volcanoes?
1) Stratovolcanoes, shield volcanoes, and cinder cones
2) Stratovolcanoes, shield volcanoes, and shield cones
3) Shield volcanoes, cinder cones, and shield cones
4) Stratovolcanoes, shield cones, and cinder cones
4) What is the shape of a stratovolcano?
1) Tall and cone-shaped, with steep sides and a crater at the top
2) Broad and flat, with gently sloping sides and a broad base
3) Small and cone-shaped, with steep sides and a hole at the top
4) Tall and cone-shaped, with gently sloping sides and a crater at the top
5) What is the shape of a cinder cone?
1) Tall and cone-shaped, with steep sides and a crater at the top
2) Broad and flat, with gently sloping sides and a broad base
3) Small and cone-shaped, with steep sides and a hole at the top
4) Tall and cone-shaped, with gently sloping sides and a crater at the top
Passage : 10
Many years ago there lived a great king named Jahangir in India. He ruled a very large
kingdom or empire. So he was called the emperor. The emperor wanted to be fair to all his
subjects. He ordered his soldiers to build a big bell in front of the palace. He then sent troops
to every part of the empire. They announced that if people had any complaints they could
come to the palace and ring the bell. The emperor himself used to listen to their complaints.
He would give them justice.
MCQ Questions and Answers
1) What was the name of the great king who lived many years ago in India?
1) Jahangir 2) Akbar 3) Shah Jahan 4) Aurangzeb
2) What was the title of the king?
1) King 2) Emperor 3) Maharaja 4) Sultan
3) What did the emperor order his soldiers to do in front of the palace?
1) Build a big bell 2) Build a palace
3) Build a big wall 4) Build a big mosque
4) How did the emperor ensure fairness to all his subjects?
1) By building a big bell in front of the palace
2) By sending troops to every part of the empire
3) By listening to complaints from the people
4) All of the above
5) Who used to listen to the complaints of the people?
1) The emperor himself 2) The soldiers
3) The courtiers 4) The priests
Passage : 11
Great books don’t happen out of anywhere in the people who write them. They are an
expression of their very original influence, the author’s life itself. And literature cannot be
said to have served its true purpose until it is translated into the real life of the reader. It is a
vast reservoir of real ideas and emotions. In a world devoid of literature, the broad, the noble
and the generous would disappear and life would correspondingly degenerate because
misconceptions and petty passions would not feel the upward pull of ideas and passions of
genius.
Just by imagining a society without literature, it becomes clear that the function of literature
is to raise the plain to the higher level of the summit. Literature exists so that where one man
has lived subtly, ten thousand may subtly live hereafter. It is a way of life, it concerns living
beings.
MCQ Questions and Answers:
1) What does the author believe about the origin of great books?
 1) They happen randomly
2) They are influenced by the author’s life
3) They are not original
4) They are not influenced by the author’s life
2) What is the purpose of literature according to the author?
1) To entertain
2) To degenerate life
3) To raise the plain to a higher level
4) To make people miserable
3) What would happen if there was no literature in the world according to the author?
1) The broad, noble and generous would disappear
2) Life would improve
3) Life would remain the same
4) Life would become more sophisticated
4) What is the function of literature according to the author?
1) To entertain
2) To provide ideas and emotions
3) To bring misconceptions and petty passions
4) To make people sad
5) Why is literature a way of life according to the author?
1) Because it is not real
2) Because it is only about living beings
3) Because it is not important
4) Because it concerns living beings
6) What happens to the reader’s life when they read literature according to the author?
1) It remains the same 2) It becomes worse
3) It becomes higher 4) It becomes lower
7) How does the author describe the effect of literature on society?
1) It degenerates life
2) It raises the plain to a higher level of the summit
3) It brings misconceptions and petty passions
4) It has no effect on society
8) Why does the author believe that literature is important?
1) Because it is a way of life
2) Because it is not real
3) Because it provides ideas and emotions
4) Because it is not important
9) What does the author believe about a society without literature?
1) It would be sophisticated
2) It would correspondingly degenerate
 3) It would be the same
4) It would be improved

10) What is the main idea the author is trying to convey about literature?
1) It is not important
2) It is a way of life that raises the plain to the higher level of the summit
3) It has no effect on society
4) It is not real

Passage : 12
Public sector banks are witnessing a transitional period in India and are at a turning point,
where they should remain healthy without abandoning their social responsibility. They have
to perform risky experiments yet perform them innovatively so that it does not fail. They
should venture into new areas that are rarely trodden by them and not miss any emerging
opportunities.
It should be understood that the absence of any bad advance is no sign of an efficient banking
system. It only indicates extreme conservatism. However, this is no guarantee of profit. There
should be a balance between liquidity and risk. The sins of the past must be forgotten.
Innovative and realistic strategies should be adopted without which banks will be in danger.
MCQ Questions and Answers :
1) What is the current situation of public sector banks in India?
1) They are at a turning point
2) They are performing well
3) They are facing difficulties
4) They are declining
2) What is the goal of public sector banks in India?
1) To maintain social responsibility
2) To increase profits
3) To avoid risk
4) To focus on liquidity
3) What should public sector banks do to stay healthy?
1) Avoid risky experiments
2) Adopt innovative strategies
3) Stick to traditional methods
4) Forget the past
4) What does the absence of bad advances indicate in a banking system?
1) Extreme conservatism
2) Efficient system
3) Profit guarantee
 4) Inefficiency

5) What is the purpose of education according to the passage?

1) To perform experiments
2) To achieve profit
3) To help answer the question of what the world is like and what one should be and
do in it
4) To perform progress tests
6) What is the importance of disinterestedness in education according to the passage?
1) It is not important
2) It is essential for good education
3) It is not mentioned
4) It is only necessary for liberal education
7) How should public sector banks adopt strategies to remain healthy?
1) Conservatively
2) Riskily
3) Innovatively and realistically
4) Without forgetting the past
8) What is the relationship between liquidity and risk in the banking system according to
the passage?
1) They are opposed to each other
2) They are not related
3) They need to be balanced
4) They are not mentioned
9) What is the effect of exams on the attitude towards education according to the
passage?
1) They have a positive effect
2) They have no effect
3) They obscure the purpose of education
4) They are not mentioned
10) What should public sector banks in India not miss?
1) Emerging opportunities
2) Traditional methods
3) Bad advances
4) The sins of the past
Passage : 13
Knowledge of grammar is essential for good speaking and writing, by which one’s mind is
judged. Studying grammar is hard work: it has to be learned in its entirety, with no parts left
out, and it demands a lot of thought and patience. But, once achieved, it can give a lifetime of
joy and profit. Its study requires no physical hardship, no special room or expense.
If people spend their free time studying grammar, they can master it in a year. The author
learned this in less than a year. Earning sixpence a day as a private soldier, he studied in his
bed. Not being able to afford candles or oil, he read by the fire in winter (when it was his
turn). If he could manage it this way, and without any outside encouragement, any young
man, however poor or busy, could do it.
MCQ Questions and Answers:
1) What is essential for good speaking and writing according to the author?
1) Knowledge of grammar
2) Patience
3) Physical hardship
4) Special room or expense
2) How does the author describe the study of grammar?
1) Easy and not demanding
2) Hard work with a lot of thought and patience
3) Physical hardship
4) No need for effort
3) What can the study of grammar give a person?
1) A lifetime of joy and profit
2) Physical hardship
3) No benefits
4) Short term benefits
4) What does the study of grammar require?
1) No physical hardship or special room or expense
2) Physical hardship, special room and expense
3) No effort
4) Lots of money
5) How long did it take the author to master grammar?
1) A lifetime 2) Less than a year
3) More than a year 4) Cannot be determined
6) How did the author study grammar?
 1) By attending classes 2) By reading by the fire in winter
3) By using candles or oil 4) With outside encouragement
7) What was the author’s job when he studied grammar?
1) A private soldier 2) A teacher
3) A student 4) Cannot be determined
8) How much did the author earn when he studied grammar?
1) More than sixpence a day 2) Less than sixpence a day
3) Sixpence a day 4) Cannot be determined
9) Where did the author study grammar?
1) In a special room 2) In his bed
3) In a library 4) In a school
10) Can any young man master grammar according to the author?
1) No, only the wealthy and free individuals can
2) Yes, anyone can do it
3) No, only the author could do it
4) Cannot be determined

Passage : 14
Crude mineral oil comes out of the earth as a thick brown or black liquid with a strong odour.
It is a complex mixture of many different substances, each with its own unique properties.
Most of them are a combination of hydrogen and carbon in varying proportions. This type of
hydrocarbon is found in other forms such as bitumen, asphalt and natural gas. Mineral oil
originates from the carcasses of small animals and plants that live in the sea.
Over millions of years, these dead creatures build up huge deposits on the ocean floor, and
ocean currents cover them with a blanket of sand and silt. As this material hardens, it
becomes sedimentary rock and effectively shuts out oxygen, thus preventing the complete
decomposition of the underlying marine deposits. Sedimentary rock layers are thicker and
heavier. Their pressure generated heat, which converted the tiny bodies into crude oil in a
process that continues today.
MCQ Questions and Answers
1) What is crude mineral oil?
1) A clear liquid 2) A black liquid 3) A green liquid
2) What is the origin of mineral oil?
1) Plants that grow on land
2) Small animals and plants that live in the sea
3) Small animals and plants that live on land
3) What happens to the deposits of dead creatures on the ocean floor over millions of
years?
1) They are destroyed
2) They are covered by sand and silt
 3) They are taken away by ocean currents
4) What happens to the material that covers the deposits of dead creatures?
1) It remains soft
2) It becomes sedimentary rock
3) It decomposes
5) What prevents the complete decomposition of marine deposits?
1) Oxygen 2) Heat 3) The lack of oxygen
6) What is the result of the pressure generated by the sedimentary rock layers?
1) They become lighter
2) They become thinner
3) They generate heat
7) What happens to the tiny bodies on the ocean floor over time?
1) They become fossil fuels
2) They become crude oil
3) They become a natural gas
8) What are the properties of most of the substances in crude mineral oil?
1) They are a combination of hydrogen and carbon in varying proportions
2) They are a combination of nitrogen and oxygen in varying proportions
3) They are a combination of helium and hydrogen in varying proportions
9) What is crude oil made from?
1) Bitumen 2) Asphalt 3) Marine deposits
10) Is the process of converting tiny bodies into crude oil still happening today?
1) No 2) Yes

Passage : 15
Light like water is life. Extinguishing the light means extinguishing life. The sun is the source
of this light. The sun is also a source of heat. Sun is responsible for food production. Sun
evaporates sea and river water. Water vapour accumulates in the sky and condenses as
clouds. The cloud then falls to earth as rain. Rain softens the soil and makes it suitable for
growing food crops like rice, wheat, barley etc.
Rain irrigates the land. Sun helps keep us healthy by killing harmful germs. Nowadays solar
energy is being used more and more. It is even used in cooking our food. When energy is
becoming scarcer day by day, the sun can help us a lot.
MCQ Questions and Answers
1) What is the source of light and heat for Earth?
1) The sun 2) The moon 3) The stars 4) The planets
2) How does the sun help with food production?
1) By providing light for plants to photosynthesize
2) By evaporating water for irrigation
3) By killing harmful germs
 4) All of the above
3) How does rain help with growing food crops?
1) It softens the soil 2) It provides irrigation
3) It kills harmful germs 4) All of the above

4) What is one current use of solar energy?

1) Cooking food 2) Generating electricity
3) Powering cars 4) All of the above
5) Why is solar energy becoming more popular?
1) It is a renewable energy source 2) It is becoming cheaper
3) Energy is becoming scarcer 4) All of the above

Passage : 16
Unity means togetherness, a state of living and working together as one person. It is an
arrangement of parts to form a whole. Unity is collective power which should be
distinguished from individual power. Unity breeds strength and prosperity. Nothing great can
be done without a unit. Even simple tasks can be overwhelming for a single person.
MCQ Questions and Answers
1) What does unity mean?
1) Togetherness 2) Isolation 3) Conflict 4) Competition
Show Answer
1) How does unity relate to power?
1) Unity is a source of collective power
2) Unity is a source of individual power
3) Unity has no relation to power
4) Unity weakens the power
2) What does unity bring about?
1) Strength and prosperity
2) Weakness and decline
3) Equality and fairness
4) Division and strife
3) Why is unity important for completing tasks?
1) It allows for the division of labour
2) It creates a sense of cooperation
3) It makes tasks easier for a single person
4) It eliminates the need for teamwork
4) Can anything great be achieved without unity?
1) Yes 2) No

Passage : 17
The habit of doing everything on time is called punctuality. This is not only a good habit but
also a great quality. It is the key to success in human life. A man has to take the opportunity
as it is presented to him. If he misses it due to lack of punctuality, he will never get it back
and he will lose the chance of success. Punctuality is important because it prevents dangers,
challenges and failures.
MCQ Questions and Answers
1) What is the habit of doing everything on time called?
1) Punctuality 2) Procrastination
3) Flexibility 4) Reliability
2) Why is punctuality considered a good quality?
1) It is the key to success 2) It is a sign of laziness
3) It is not important 4) It is not a habit
3) Why is punctuality important for seizing opportunities?
1) It ensures that one is always on time for opportunities
2) It guarantees that opportunities will come at the right time
3) It eliminates the need for opportunities
4) It has no relation to opportunities
4) How does punctuality prevent dangers, challenges and failures?
1) It eliminates the risks associated with missed deadlines
2) It guarantees success
3) It removes obstacles
4) It has no relation to preventing dangers, challenges and failures
5) What is the outcome of a lack of punctuality?
1) Success 2) Loss of chance
3) Punishment 4) No effect

Passage : 18
Habits are second nature and are called correct. A person’s nature is the sum total of habits. If
a person develops good habits, he develops good character. If he develops bad habits, his
nature becomes bad. So he should try to develop good habits. Good habits make a man much
better. They make him healthy, wealthy and wise.
Some good habits are waking up early, personal hygiene, abstinence from alcohol and telling
the truth. Waking up early is very beneficial for people. Keeping clean is a good habit. It
keeps a person free from diseases and contributes to his health.
MCQ Questions and Answers
1) What are habits considered to be?
1) Second nature 2) First Nature 3) Artificial 4) Unimportant
2) How do habits affect a person’s character?
1) Good habits lead to good character, bad habits lead to bad character
2) Habits have no effect on the character
 3) Bad habits lead to good character, good habits lead to bad character
4) Habits are not related to the character
3) What are some examples of good habits?
1) Waking up early, personal hygiene, abstinence from alcohol, telling the truth
2) Staying up late, neglecting personal hygiene, excessive alcohol consumption, lying
3) Procrastination, disorganization, laziness, rudeness
4) Sleep in, eat junk food, smoke, watch too much TV
4) How does waking up early benefit a person?
1) It gives them a head start on the day
2) It makes them tired
3) It has no effect
4) It makes them less productive
5) How does personal hygiene contribute to a person’s health?
1) It keeps them free from diseases
2) It makes them ill
3) It has no effect
4) It makes them dirty

Passage : 19
Good health is the most important thing in our life. Wealth or education is of little use to a
person suffering from ill health. So it can be said that health is wealth. A sick person always
feels uncomfortable. Such a person can never be enlightened in life. Instead of becoming an
asset, he becomes a liability to his family and even society. Again a diseased body makes the
mind sick.
If a person is always suffering from various diseases, he loses his cheerfulness and becomes
irritable, fearful and timid. A person should maintain good health to enjoy life and make the
best of it. And to stay physically healthy, he should eat nutritious food and exercise.
MCQ Questions and Answers:
1) What is the most important thing in life?
1) Good health 2) Wealth 3) Education 4) Fame
2) Why is a person suffering from ill health considered to be of little use?
1) They are unable to contribute to society
2) They are unable to enjoy life
3) They are a liability to their family
4) All of the above
2) How does a sick person feel?
1) Comfortable 2) Discomfort
3) How does a diseased body affect the mind?
1) It makes it sick 2) It makes it healthy
3) It has no effect 4) It makes it stronger
4) What are some ways to maintain good health?
1) Eating nutritious food and exercising
2) Eating junk food and being sedentary
3) Taking medication and avoiding physical activity
4) Smoking and drinking alcohol

Passage : 20
Life is short, but the work we are called to do is vast. So without wasting time, plan how to
make the best use of available time. If the timing is not right, we will leave a lot of work
undone when we leave the earth. There is a heavy price to pay for wasting time.
Lost time never comes back. Once gone, neither wealth nor prayers can bring it back.
Through a good regimen lost health is regained; Lost wealth is regained through hard work.
But time once lost is lost forever. Children should be trained to develop the habit of
punctuality. They should be taught not to put off for tomorrow what should be done today.
MCQ Questions and Answers:
1) Why is it important to plan how to make the best use of time?
1) Life is short and the work to be done is vast
2) Time is not important
3) Time is infinite
4) Time is not a valuable resource
2) What is the consequence of wasting time?
1) A lot of work is left undone
2) No consequence
3) More time is gained
4) Time is regained
3) Can lost time be regained through wealth or prayers?
1) Yes 2) No
4) What should children be trained to develop?
1) The habit of punctuality
2) The habit of procrastination
3) The habit of laziness
4) The habit of disorganization
5) What should children be taught about completing tasks?
1) To put off for tomorrow what should be done today
2) To do what needs to be done today
3) To do as little as possible
4) To do nothing
Passage : 21
“Manner” means outward behaviour. And a person who observes the etiquette of a good
society and behaves politely with others is said to be well-behaved. Good behaviour is a
virtue. They teach him to show respect to his superiors and elders and to be kind even to our
enemies. Good manners make for social happiness. There is enough sadness in this world.
We should not try to increase it with unnecessary profanity which is the essence of bad
manners.
On the other hand, we can reduce human suffering through good behaviour. In this way, we
can speak kindly to the person in distress. Thus good manners can remove the pinch of
human suffering. They have been rightly called “surface religions,” because like true
religions they are based on selfless mercy.

MCQ Questions and Answers

1) What does the word “manner” refer to?
1) Outward behaviour 2) Inner thoughts
3) Physical appearance 4) Speech
2) What is a well-behaved person described as?
1) Someone who observes the etiquette of good society and behaves politely with
others
2) Someone who is rude and disrespectful to others
3) Someone who is indifferent to social etiquette
4) Someone who is selfish and inconsiderate
3) Why is good behaviour considered a virtue?
1) It teaches respect for superiors and elders and kindness towards enemies
2) It promotes selfishness and rudeness
3) It has no impact on society
4) It is unimportant
4) How do good manners contribute to social happiness?
1) They reduce human suffering
2) They increase human suffering
3) They have no impact on society
4) They promote rudeness and profanity
5) How can good manners be described?
1) “Surface religions,” as they are based on selfless mercy
2) “Superficial customs,” as they are not important
3) “Bad manners,” as they are based on rudeness
4) “Individual beliefs,” as they do not affect society
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