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English Comprehension Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

Grade 5 english reading Comprehension on Taj Mahal

At the brink of dawn when the first rays of the sun hits the dome of this epic monument, it radiates like a heavenly abode, cloaked in bright golden. And then at dusk, basking in the glory of moon, it shines like a perfectly carved diamond; appearing as if straight out of some magical tale, leaving the viewers awestruck by its sense of grandeur. Nothing short of an architectural marvel, no wonder it stands proud at being one of the Seven Wonders of the World. And the rich beauty of this visual spectacle turns visceral when one hears the story behind it. The story of Taj Mahal!

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Taj Mahal of India - "the epitome of love", "a monument of immeasurable beauty". The beauty of this magnificent monument is such that it is beyond the scope of words. The thoughts that come into the mind while watching the Taj Mahal of Agra is not just its phenomenal beauty, but the immense love which was the reason behind its construction. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan got this monument constructed in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, with whom he fell in love at the first sight. Ironically, the very first sight of the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and romance, also leaves visitors mesmerized and perpetually enthralled.

Standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is synonymous to love and romance. It is believed that the name "Taj Mahal" was derived from the name of Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal and means "Crown Palace". The purity of the white marble, the exquisite ornamentation, precious gemstones used and its picturesque location, all make a visit to the Taj Mahal gain a place amongst the most sought-after tours in the world.

However, until you know the love story behind the construction of the Taj Mahal, the beauty of the same would not enliven in your heart and mind and instead would come up as just another beautiful building or monument. It is the love behind this outstanding monument that has given a life to this monument.

Come and explore the visceral charisma that it is!

 

Multiple-Choice Question:

  1. The synonym of ‘awestruck’ is

(A) fascinated      (B) favourite        (C) spotless          (D) relation

 

  1. What has given life to this monument?

(A) love                (B) beauty           (C) architecture   (D) scenario

 

  1. What mesmerizes the audience?

(A) Its location                                   (B) Its costly construction

(C) It’s very first sight                      (D) Its gardens

 

  1. Find the adjective in the third line of the first Para.

(A) basking          (B) glory               (C) shines             (D) carved

 

  1. What is the meaning of splendour?

(A) extraordinary                             (B) exciting

(C) heavenly                                     (D) brilliant

 

  1. Give the antonym of ‘precious’.

(A) dear               (B) costly             (C) cheap             (D) ordinary

 

Fill in the blanks:

  1. Taj Mahal of India is the _____ of love.
  2. It was got constructed by mughal emperor ______.
  3. The rich beauty of this visual __________ turns visceral on knowing the reason behind its construction.
  4. Taj Mahal means “______”.
  5. The very first sight of the Taj Mahal leaves visitors mesmerized and perpetually _____.
  6. It has not just ______ beauty.

 

True/False:

  1. The Taj Mahal is synonymous to romance.
  2. It shines like a perfectly carved rock.
  3. Majestically means large.
  4. The story behind its construction is purely magical.

 

Answer key

(1)–(A); (2)–(A); (3)–(C); (4)–(D); (5)–(D); (6)–(C); (7)–Epitome; (8)–Shah Jahan; (9)–Spectacle; (10)–crown palace; (11)–enthralled; (12)–phenomenal; (13)–True; (14)–False; (15)–False; (16)–True