Comprehension Passages Questions & Answers - Page 25

121.

Corduroy is fast establishing itself as this year's fabric. While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth, it is the fabric's long held associations that may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons.

It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. It combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready.

When the writer refers to corduroy's 'utilitarian tenacity' he means that

A.

though expensive, it is economic in the long run

B.

it is useful because it is durable

C.

it has remained fashionable over several years

D.

it does not need frequent washing

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

122.

Corduroy is fast establishing itself as this year's fabric. While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth, it is the fabric's long held associations that may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons.

It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. It combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready.

According to the passage, corduroy is essential in a gentleman's wardrobe because

A.

it goes with Wellington boots

B.

its current revival gives a taste of the latest fashion

C.

it has its associations with good upbringing and a conservative lifestyle

D.

it can be an idea alternative to the woollen clothes

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

123.

Corduroy is fast establishing itself as this year's fabric. While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth, it is the fabric's long held associations that may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons.

It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. It combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready.

Corduroy is a fabric for all seasons because

A.

it can be worn not only in winter but also in summer

B.

of its peculiar texture and warmth

C.

it is made popular by catchy advertisements

D.

gentleman can wear it in both formal and informal occasions

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

124.

Corduroy is fast establishing itself as this year's fabric. While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth, it is the fabric's long held associations that may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons.

It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. It combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready.

According to the author, the special quality of corduroy is that

A.

it needs no ironing

B.

it combines the virtues of both cotton and velvet

C.

it contains the correct mixture of cotton and velvet

D.

both the rich and the not-so rich can afford to buy it

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

125.

Corduroy is fast establishing itself as this year's fabric. While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth, it is the fabric's long held associations that may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons.

It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. It combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready.

Which one of the following best describes the passage?

A.

It tells us about the usefulness of corduroy

B.

It tells us about the virtues of corduroy

C.

It persuades us to buy corduroy

D.

It makes us understand the everlasting appeal of corduroy to the young

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.