TN TET · Language II — English
Two unseen prose passages with comprehension and inference questions.
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Q1 · Reading Comprehension · EASY
Read the passage and answer the question. The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century revolutionized the spread of knowledge. Before this invention, books were handwritten by scribes, making them expensive and rare. The printing press allowed books to be produced quickly and cheaply, making knowledge accessible to ordinary people. This led to increased literacy rates across Europe and helped spread ideas that eventually sparked the Renaissance and the Reformation. What was the main effect of the printing press on society?
Q2 · Reading Comprehension · EASY
Read the passage and answer the question. Bees are among the most important pollinators in nature. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar, pollen sticks to their bodies and gets transferred to other flowers, enabling plants to reproduce. Without bees, many crops that humans depend on for food would fail. In recent years, bee populations have been declining due to pesticide use, habitat loss, and disease. Scientists warn that this decline could have serious consequences for global food security. According to the passage, why are bees important for food production?
Q3 · Reading Comprehension · MEDIUM
Read the passage and answer the question. The Green Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s transformed agriculture in India and other developing countries. It involved the introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds, increased use of fertilizers and pesticides, and better irrigation techniques. While the Green Revolution significantly increased food production and helped prevent famines, it also had negative consequences. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers degraded soil quality, and heavy reliance on irrigation depleted groundwater levels in many regions. Additionally, the focus on a few crops reduced agricultural biodiversity. What can be inferred about the Green Revolution from the passage?
Q4 · Reading Comprehension · MEDIUM
Read the passage and answer the question. The concept of time management is often misunderstood. Many people believe it means filling every moment with productive activity, but true time management is about making conscious choices about how to spend time. It involves prioritizing tasks based on importance, not just urgency. Research shows that people who practice effective time management experience less stress and greater life satisfaction. They learn to say no to less important commitments and focus on activities aligned with their goals and values. Paradoxically, good time managers often accomplish more by doing less, because they concentrate their energy on what truly matters. What does the author suggest is the main principle of effective time management?
Q5 · Reading Comprehension · HARD
Read the passage and answer the question. The phenomenon of linguistic relativity, also known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, suggests that the language we speak influences how we perceive and think about the world. For instance, some languages have multiple words for concepts that English expresses with a single word, and speakers of those languages may make finer distinctions in those areas. However, the strong version of this hypothesis—that language completely determines thought—has been largely discredited. Most linguists now accept a weaker version: language influences thought and perception but does not rigidly constrain it. Cross-cultural studies have shown that while language can affect cognitive processes like memory and categorization, humans across all languages share fundamental cognitive capabilities. Which statement best captures the current scientific view on linguistic relativity as presented in the passage?