Comprehension Passages
English Language
Comprehension Passages starts at 2 and continues till grade 12.
QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Comprehension Passages.
How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take.
When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 11
Read the following passage:
"Although the journey was long and tiring, the travelers were rewarded with breathtaking views at the summit."
Which transition word is used in this sentence?
Read the following passage:
"Despite his initial reluctance, John agreed to join the team after much persuasion."
What does the word 'reluctance' mean in this context?
Read the following passage:
"Despite the heavy rain, the children continued to play outside, laughing and splashing in the puddles. Their joy was undampened by the weather."
What can be inferred about the children's attitude toward the rain?
Read the following passage:
"Maria was elated when she received the scholarship letter. She had worked hard for years, and her efforts had finally paid off."
What is the main idea of this passage?
Read the following passage:
"After years of drought, the region finally received much-needed rainfall, bringing relief to farmers."
What is the tone of the passage?
(1) Joyful
(2) Angry
(3) Indifferent
(4) Suspenseful
Read the following passage:
"Although the journey was long and tiring, the travelers were rewarded with breathtaking views at the summit."
Which transition word is used in this sentence?
Read the following passage:
"Despite his initial reluctance, John agreed to join the team after much persuasion."
What does the word 'reluctance' mean in this context?
Read the following passage:
"Despite the heavy rain, the children continued to play outside, laughing and splashing in the puddles. Their joy was undampened by the weather."
What can be inferred about the children's attitude toward the rain?
Read the following passage:
"After years of drought, the region finally received much-needed rainfall, bringing relief to farmers."
What is the tone of the passage?
(1) Joyful
(2) Angry
(3) Indifferent
(4) Suspenseful
Which of the following best defines 'summarizing' a passage?
(1) Copying the passage word for word
(2) Writing a brief statement of the main points
(3) Listing all the characters
(4) Ignoring the details
Which of the following best describes a 'summary'?
(1) A detailed explanation of every event
(2) A brief statement of the main points
(3) A list of all characters
(4) A personal opinion about the passage
Which of the following best describes 'inference' in the context of reading comprehension?
(1) Stating facts directly from the passage
(2) Drawing conclusions based on evidence in the passage
(3) Memorizing the passage
(4) Ignoring the passage
Fill in the blank: A ________ question requires you to interpret or analyze information that is not directly stated in the passage.
Fill in the blank: In a comprehension passage, a ________ question asks you to find information that is directly stated in the text.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the lesson or moral that the author wants the reader to learn from the passage.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the person who tells the story in a passage.
True or False: A summary should include all minor details from the passage.
True or False: All comprehension passages are fictional stories.
True or False: Details that support the main idea are called supporting details.
True or False: Paraphrasing means rewriting a passage in your own words without changing its meaning.
