Reading Comprehension
English Language
Reading Comprehension starts at 1 and continues till grade 12.
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Read the following passage:
"After failing the test, John felt discouraged but decided to study harder for the next one."
What character trait does John display?
Read the following passage:
"After hours of practice, the team finally won their first game."
What is the cause and what is the effect in this sentence?
Read the following passage:
"He was a rock in the storm, steady and unmovable."
What does the metaphor 'a rock in the storm' suggest about the character?
Read the following passage:
"Maria glanced at the darkening sky and quickened her pace. She didn’t want to be caught in the storm that was brewing. As the first drops began to fall, she ducked into a nearby shop, relieved."
What can you infer about Maria’s feelings?
Read the following passage:
"After failing the test, John felt discouraged but decided to study harder for the next one."
What character trait does John display?
Read the following passage:
"After hours of practice, the team finally won their first game."
What is the cause and what is the effect in this sentence?
Read the following passage:
"He was a rock in the storm, steady and unmovable."
What does the metaphor 'a rock in the storm' suggest about the character?
Read the following passage:
"Maria glanced at the darkening sky and quickened her pace. She didn’t want to be caught in the storm that was brewing. As the first drops began to fall, she ducked into a nearby shop, relieved."
What can you infer about Maria’s feelings?
Which of the following best defines 'context clues'?
(1) Hints within the text that help define unfamiliar words
(2) The main idea of the passage
(3) The author’s opinion
(4) The title of the text
Which of the following best describes a 'main idea' in a passage?
(1) The most important point the author wants to convey
(2) A minor detail in the text
(3) The title of the passage
(4) The first sentence of the passage
Which of the following best describes a 'supporting detail'?
(1) A fact or example that explains or proves the main idea
(2) The title of the text
(3) The author’s name
(4) The last sentence of the passage
Which of the following best describes 'scanning' as a reading technique?
(1) Reading every word carefully
(2) Looking for specific information quickly
(3) Reading aloud
(4) Memorizing the text
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a brief restatement of the main points of a text.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the character or force that opposes the main character in a story.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the conclusion or outcome of a story.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the highest point of tension in a story.
True or False: A summary should include every detail from the original text.
True or False: All main ideas are stated directly in the text.
True or False: All texts are written to inform the reader.
True or False: An opinion can be proven true or false.
