Comprehension Passages
English Language
Comprehension Passages starts at 2 and continues till grade 12.
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Read the following passage: 'Maria looked out the window and saw dark clouds gathering. She quickly ran to bring in the clothes from the line.' What can you infer about the weather?
Read the passage: 'After missing the bus, Sam decided to walk to school.' What can you infer about Sam's attitude?
Read the passage: 'Lina carefully measured the flour and sugar before mixing them together.' What is Lina most likely doing?
Read the passage: 'The city was silent as the clock struck midnight. Suddenly, a loud crash echoed through the streets.' What is the mood of the passage?
Read the following passage: 'Maria looked out the window and saw dark clouds gathering. She quickly ran to bring in the clothes from the line.' What can you infer about the weather?
Read the passage: 'After a long day at school, Ravi was exhausted. He dropped his bag and collapsed onto the sofa.' What does the word 'exhausted' mean in this context? (1) Excited, (2) Tired, (3) Angry, (4) Hungry
Read the passage: 'After missing the bus, Sam decided to walk to school.' What can you infer about Sam's attitude?
Read the passage: 'Despite the cold wind, the children continued to play outside, their cheeks red with excitement.' What does the word 'despite' indicate in this sentence? (1) Cause, (2) Contrast, (3) Addition, (4) Result
Read the passage: 'After a long day at school, Ravi was exhausted. He dropped his bag and collapsed onto the sofa.' What does the word 'exhausted' mean in this context? (1) Excited, (2) Tired, (3) Angry, (4) Hungry
Read the passage: 'Despite the cold wind, the children continued to play outside, their cheeks red with excitement.' What does the word 'despite' indicate in this sentence? (1) Cause, (2) Contrast, (3) Addition, (4) Result
Read the passage: 'The mountain climbers reached the summit after a long and difficult journey.' What does the word 'summit' mean in this context? (1) Valley, (2) Base, (3) Top, (4) Side
Read the passage: 'The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with shades of orange and pink.' What literary device is used in this sentence? (1) Simile, (2) Metaphor, (3) Personification, (4) Hyperbole
Fill in the blank: A ________ question requires you to read between the lines and make a logical guess based on the information given.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the conclusion or outcome of the events in a passage.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the message or lesson that the author wants to convey through the passage.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the most important point the author wants to communicate in a passage.
True or False: A passage can have more than one theme.
True or False: A summary should include all the minor details from the passage.
True or False: All comprehension passages are fictional stories.
True or False: Context clues can help you determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in a passage.
