Welcome to your LT Grade English MCQs Mock Test 12
Complete the quotation: "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a_
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions (33-39) given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. Mulla Nasaruddin was popularly known for his fine sense of humour. His oratorical skill was so great that whenever he spoke, people listened to him with rapt attention. But to make Mulla speak was far from easy. In fact many in the town longed to have him for their public functions. But Mulla always found a pretext of refusal. One day the Chief of a nearby town went to Mulla and invited him to deliver a speech at the mosque. Mulla as usual said that he was very busy and that he had no time. But the Chief was unwilling to leave him at that. He implored him. Mulla very reluctantly agreed. On evening of the appointed day people from the nearby villages and distant towns thronged to hear his speech. The mosque was overflowing with eager audience.101 When Mulla came to the mosque he was delighted to see the big gathering. Beaming with satisfaction he stood on the platform and began thus. "Respected citizens and respectable pious men. Thank you very much for giving me an opportunity to be in your midst. Before I begin my speech, let me ask you a question." Mulla paused before he asked. "Do you know what I'm going to talk about?" The audience smiled thinking that the speaker himself will answer his question. But they were baffled when they heard the Mulla say. "I am asking you. You have to answer". He repeated the question. From all around Muiia heard the cry. "We-don't............... How do you expect us to know we don't know know?" What? "bawled Mulla" You don't know! What is grace! If you do not know what I am going to speak how is it possible for you to understand my speech. I'm not ready to talk to ignoramus. Mulla left for his home The people felt sorry for their words. A selected few in audience went to the Mulla's house on the next day and begged pardon. They cringed before him to come again and Mulla without much fuss agreed to address them on the coming Friday. …….. Question:The audience at the mosque consisted of people who were