Question

Read the following extract and answer the questions:

“Richard was competitive,” Mr. Weiherer continued, “but not in a bad sense.” He explained, “Richard wasn’t interested in winning for winning’s sake or winning to get a prize. Rather, he was winning because he wanted to do the best job he could. For the right reasons, he wants to be the best.” And that is one of the ingredients in the making of a scientist. Start with a first-rate mind, add curiosity, and mix in the will to win for the right reasons. Ebright has these qualities. (The Making of a Scientist)

1. In light of the excerpt, what can we infer about Richard from Mr. Weiherer’s statement, “Richard was competitive, but not in a bad sense”? 1
2. Mention the ‘ingredients’ which are necessarily required in the making of a scientist. 2
3. Fill in the blank with the correct word from the brackets: 1
   Mr. Weiherer suggests that Richard was ______. (lethargic/persistent)
4. As per the above excerpt, what is not true about Ebright? 1
   Select the correct option.
   1. strongly curious
   2. bright minded
   3. competitive spirit
   4. irrational

Answer 1

1. Richard was competitive for the right reasons; he wanted to do his best job, not just in prizes.
2. A first-rate mind, curiosity and the will to win for the right reasons.
3. Mr. Weiherer suggests that Richard was persistent.
4. irrational