Everybody wants to succeed in life. For some, success means achieving whatever they desire or dream. For many it is the name, fame and social position. Whatever be the meaning of

success, it is success which makes a man popular.

All great men have been successful. They are remembered for their great achievements. But

it is certain that success comes to those who are sincere, hardworking, loyal and committed

to their goals. Success has been man’s greatest motivation. It is very important for all.

Success has a great effect on life. It brings pleasure and pride. It gives a sense of fulfilment.

It means all-around development. Everybody hopes to be successful in life. But success

smiles on those who have a proper approach, planning, vision and stamina. A proper andtimely application of all these things is bound to bear fruit. One cannot be successful

without cultivating these certain basic things in life. It is very difficult to set out on a journey

without knowing one’s goals and purposes. Clarity of the objective is a must to succeed in

life. A focused approach with proper planning is certain to bring success. Indecision and

insincerity are big obstacles on the path to success.

One should have the capability, capacity and resources to turn one’s dreams into reality.

Mere desire cannot bring you success. The desire should be weighed against factors like

capability and resources. This is the basic requirement of success. The next important thing

is the eagerness, seriousness and the urge to be successful. It is the driving force which

decides the success. It is the first step on the ladder of success.

One needs to pursue one’s goals with all one’s sincerity and passion. One should always be

in high spirit. Lack of such spirit leads to an inferiority complex which is a big obstacle on the

path to success. Time is also a deciding factor . Only the punctual and committed have

succeeded in life. Lives of great men are examples of this. They had all these qualities in

plenty which helped them rise to the peak of success.

Hard labour is one of the basic requirements of success. There is no substitute for hard

labour. It alone can take one to the peak of success. Every success has a ratio of five percent

inspiration and ninety-five percent perspiration. It is the patience, persistence and

perseverance which play a decisive role in achieving success. Failures are the pillars of

success as they are our stepping-stones and we must get up and start again and be

motivated.

1. To whom does success come certainly?

(i) to those who work hard.

(ii) to those who wants to succeed in life.

(iii) to those who are sincere, hardworking loyal and committed

(iv) to those who desire for name, fame and positions in life.

2. What are the basic things in life we need to achieve success ?

(i) a good approach, planning, vision and stamina.

(ii) traits like hardwork, commitment and sheer will.

(iii) self esteem and great motivation

(iv) none of the above

3. Which word in paragraph 2 has the same meaning as ‘ endurance’

(i) Fulfilment

(ii) Stamina

(iii) Indecision

(iv) Bound
4. What is the basic requirement of success ?

(i) Eagerness and the urge to be successful

(ii) Capability and Capacity

(iii) Passion.

(iv) All the above

5. In the passage, “Failures are pillars of success.”, means

(i) failures prevent you from losing hope.

(ii) failures help you to get up and introspect the situation.

(iii) failures helps you to motivate others.

(iv) failures helps us to get up and start again.

6. Which word in paragraph 4 has the same meaning as ‘ obstruction’

(i) Complex

(ii) Obstacle

(iii) Pursue

(iv) Inferiority

7 plays a decisive role in achieving success.

(i) Patience

(ii) Stamina

(iii) Capacity

(iv) Eagerness

8. Goals have to be pursued with and .

(i) Sincerity and patience

(ii) Eagerness and commitment

(iii) Capability and capacity

(iv) Sincerity and passion

9. Antonym of the word ‘ Fulfilment’ in para2 is

(i) Fruition

(ii) Transcendence

(iii) Accomlishment

(iv) Disappointment

10. Ratio of success is inspiration.

(i) 95 %

(ii) 15 %

(iii) 5 %

(iv) 75 %