Question

Read the extract and answer the questions by selecting the correct options.

“My father acquainted me with the game. He is also my first coach. I first showed interest at the age of 6 years when I watched him play a game and suggested a move. Indeed, it was the move that actually got me into the game.” “Your father left his teaching profession to make you a champion!”

1. Koneru Humpy was trained in chess by ______.

1. an acquaintance
2. her father
3. a coach
4. her teacher

2. “I watched him play a game and suggested a move.” Select the option that conveys the meaning of ‘move’ as mentioned in the extract.

1. The Highways Department is making a move to ease the traffic flow in the city.
2. Don’t move from your place. Stay where you are.
3. He’s so stubborn. Nothing can move him to change his decision.
4. It’s your move now. Let’s see what you can do to save yourself from losing.

3. Koneru Humpy’s talent in the game of chess was identified when she ______.

1. celebrated her sixth birthday
2. suggested a move
3. watched a game
4. played with her father

4. Select the personality traits of Humpy’s father with reference to the extract.

1. ambitious
2. selfless
3. sacrificial
4. calculative
5. manipulative
   1. 1, 2 and 3
   2. 2, 3 and 4
   3. 3, 4 and 5
   4. 1, 4 and 5

Answer 1

1. Koneru Humpy was trained in chess by her father.

Explanation:

Koneru Humpy says that her father introduced her to chess and was also her first coach. He personally trained and guided her from a very young age.

2. It’s your move now. Let’s see what you can do to save yourself from losing.

Explanation:

In the extract, “move” refers to a move made while playing chess. This option uses the word in the same sense, as an action or turn in a game.

3. Koneru Humpy’s talent in the game of chess was identified when she suggested a move. 

Explanation:

Humpy’s talent was noticed when she watched her father playing chess and suggested a move at the age of six. That moment showed her natural understanding of the game.

4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Humpy’s father was ambitious, selfless and sacrificial. He wanted her to become a champion, devoted himself to her training and even left his teaching profession to support her career.