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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 4
Read the passage: 'After the rain stopped, the children went outside to play in the puddles.' What did the children do after the rain stopped?
Read the passage: 'Anna studied hard for her test and got a good grade.' What was the result of Anna studying hard?
Read the passage: 'Ben forgot his lunch at home. His friend shared a sandwich with him.' What did Ben's friend do?
Read the passage: 'Maria planted seeds in her garden. Soon, green shoots appeared.' What happened after Maria planted seeds?
Read the passage: 'After the rain stopped, the children went outside to play in the puddles.' What did the children do after the rain stopped?
Read the passage: 'Anna studied hard for her test and got a good grade.' What was the result of Anna studying hard?
Read the passage: 'Ben forgot his lunch at home. His friend shared a sandwich with him.' What did Ben's friend do?
Read the passage: 'Maria planted seeds in her garden. Soon, green shoots appeared.' What happened after Maria planted seeds?
Which of the following best describes a 'supporting detail' in a passage? (1) The main idea (2) An example or fact that explains the main idea (3) The title of the passage (4) The author's name
Which of the following is a clue that helps you make a prediction? (1) The title (2) The characters' actions (3) The author's name (4) The page number
Which of the following is a good question to ask after reading a passage? (1) What is the main idea? (2) What did I eat for lunch? (3) How old am I? (4) What is my favorite color?
Which of the following is a good strategy for understanding a passage? (1) Skipping difficult words (2) Reading only the first sentence (3) Rereading the passage (4) Ignoring the questions
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the lesson or message the author wants the reader to learn.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the order in which events happen in a story.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the person or animal who does the action in a story.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the person who tells the story in a passage.
True or False: A passage can have more than one supporting detail.
True or False: All passages are stories.
True or False: An opinion is something that can be proven true or false.
True or False: Supporting details help explain or prove the main idea.