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Word Power

contented: satisfied supper: light evening meal

lapsed: no longer valid faith: belief
consented: agreed to do something mockery: making fun of someone
skepticism: doubt the truth of something douche: a shower of water

tingling: a slight prickling, stinging or thrilling sensation panic: anxiety
torment: torture ; cause pain and agony tantalize: tease someone
bewildered: confused; very puzzled transformation: change

furnishing: decorative accessories such as curtains and carpets in a house
serene: calm and peaceful gracious: kind and pleasant
wearisome: causing one to feel tired or bored crumbs: small pieces (of bread)

husk: outer covering (of paddy)

Comprehension Skills

A. Choose the right option.
1. Ivan lived on _____________.

a. a low income b. a high income c. no income

2. The number of the series was _____________.

a. 9,599 b. 9,399 c. 9,499

3. The number of the winning ticket was on the _____________.
a. first page b. last page c. fourth page

4. The couple wanted to buy _____________.

a. an estate b. a car c. a house

5. The number of the winning ticket was _____________.

a. 46 b. 26 c. 36

B. Write T for true and F for false statements.
1. Ivan was a well-to-do man. ( )

2. Ivan had no faith in lottery luck. ( )

3. Ivan bought an estate with the lottery money. ( )
4. Ivan’s wife wanted to go abroad. ( )

5. Ivan was dreaming about what he would do if he won the lottery prize. ( )

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