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Reading Comprehension — Narrative Passages

Comprehension of short stories and narrative texts.

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Q1 · Reading Comprehension — Narrative Passages · EASY
Read the passage and answer the question. Ravi had never been to the city before. As he stepped off the train, the noise and crowd overwhelmed him. He clutched his small cloth bag tightly and looked around for the bus stand his uncle had mentioned. A kind stranger noticed his confusion and pointed him in the right direction. Ravi smiled gratefully and walked towards the queue, feeling a little less afraid. What made Ravi feel less afraid?
Q2 · Reading Comprehension — Narrative Passages · MEDIUM
Read the passage and answer the question. Meera sat by the window, watching the rain. Her grandmother had passed away three months ago, and the house still felt empty. She noticed a small sparrow struggling to find shelter from the downpour. Without thinking, Meera opened the window slightly and placed a shallow bowl of water and grains on the ledge. The sparrow hopped closer, cautiously at first, then began to eat. For the first time in weeks, Meera felt a small flicker of warmth in her chest. What does the sparrow most likely symbolize in the passage?
Q3 · Reading Comprehension — Narrative Passages · MEDIUM
Read the passage and answer the question. The old fisherman cast his net into the sea one last time. For forty days, he had caught nothing, and the other fishermen mocked him. But today felt different. The weight on his line told him something big had taken the bait. He pulled with all his strength, his weathered hands gripping the rope. Hours passed. The sun burned overhead, but he would not let go. This fish was his redemption, his proof that he was still a fisherman worth his salt. Which of the following best describes the fisherman's motivation?
Q4 · Reading Comprehension — Narrative Passages · HARD
Read the passage and answer the question. She had rehearsed the speech a hundred times, but now, standing before the council, the words felt hollow. They wanted numbers, projections, guarantees—things she could not give. What she had was a vision: a forest restored, rivers cleaned, children who could breathe without fear. But visions do not fit into spreadsheets. She looked at their impassive faces and realized that some battles are not won with logic. They are won—if at all—by those who refuse to stop speaking, long after the audience has stopped listening. What does the passage suggest about the speaker's struggle?