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Verbal Ability - Comprehension

Exercise : Comprehension - Section 11
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Corduroy is fast establishing itself at this year's fabric, While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth. it is the fabric's long held associations 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. I 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.

1.
Which one of the following best describes the passage?
It tell us about the usefulness of corduroy
It talks us about the virtues of corduroy
It persuades us to buy corduroy
It makes as understand the everlasting appeal of corduroy to the young
Answer: Option
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2.
According to the author, the special quality of corduroy is that
it needs no ironing
it combines the virtues of both cotton and velvet
it contains the correct mixture of cotton and velvet
both the rich and that not-so rich can afford to buy it
Answer: Option
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3.
Corduroy is a fabric for all seasons because
it can be worn not only in winter but also in summer
of its peculiar texture and warmth
it is made popular by catchy advertisements
gentleman can wear it in both formal and informal occasions
Answer: Option
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4.
According to the passage, corduroy is essential in a gentleman wardrobe because
it goes with Wellington boots
its current revival gives a taste of the latest fashion
it has its associations with good upbringing and a conservative lifestyle
it can be an idea alternative to the woollen clothes
Answer: Option
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5.
When the writer refers to corduroy's 'utilitarian tenacity' he means that
though expensive, it is economic in the long run
it is useful because it is durable
it has remained fashionable over several years
it does not need frequent washing
Answer: Option
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