English Quiz (Reach For the Top

1. 1. The word "disarming" means -

• a) enchanting

• b) demobilise

• c) carrying arms

2. 2. When did Maria Sharapova win the women's singles at Wimbledon?

• a) 2005

• b) 2004

• c) 2006

3. 3. State whether this statement is true or false : Maria is deeply connected to her root.

• a) True

• b) False

4. 4. What does this sentence mean ? - "... tennis excellence would only come at a price."

• a) She had to pay a lot of money to excel in tennis.

• b) She had to face a lot of humiliation and insult in order to excel in tennis.

• c) She had to work immensely hard to achieve success in tennis.

• d) Both the options b) and c) are correct.

5. 5. What is the meaning of the word "pronounced" in reference to the story that you are learning?

• a) articulated

• b) conspicuous

• c) uttered

6. 6. What is Maria's opinion about earning monetary profit?

• a) She dislikes taking money for her achievement.

• b) She feels that money can never be a part of one's success.

• c) She clearly opines that money is a motivation.

7. 7. Why did Maria's mother not accompany her at the training institute?

• a) The training institute did not allow parents.

• b) Maria's mother did not have the money.

• c) Maria's mother did not get the visa on time.

8. 8. The adjectives that describe Maria's personality are -

• a) supercilious and condescending

• b) steadfast and driven

• c) avaricious and opportunistic