Explanation

Passage for Reading & Comprehension: We save money mainly to meet our future needs. Some needs are urgent. Some are not, some needs can be prioritized and some can be sacrificed for economy. Whatever the motive for saving, it is a good means to a useful end. Savings stand us in a good stead and save us from hardship in rainy days. But not all earning hands can save money easily. Owing to high cost of living it is hard for many earners to set aside some money for their future needs. In order to save some money, many work overtime. Many work part time after their regular daytime jobs. Most can only make both ends meet with sweat of their brows. Those who live below the poverty line can hardly have a square meal. Living full life is a daydream for them. Therefore, they stay content with what they can earn to live on.

1. How many kinds of needs are mentioned in the first paragraph? Five

2. How many kinds of board/earners or workers are mentioned in the second paragraph? Four

3. What is the main grammar person mentioned in the first paragraph? First

4. What is the main grammar person mentioned in the second paragraph? Third

5. What is meaning of the underlined phrase “stand us in a good stead”? To be effective at the right hour

6. What is meaning of the underlined phrase “in rainy days”? Time when we will really need money save

7. What is the meaning of the underlined “to be set aside some money”? Keep something money to use later

8. What is meaning of the underlined phrase “make both ends meet”? To earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need

9. What is meaning of the underlined phrase “a square meal”? A good satisfying meal

10. One main object and one main subject mentioned in the first paragraph and the second paragraph are _____ and _____ respectively. Savings, Earnings hands

Last verified on 06-03-2026