Critical Reading
English Language
Critical Reading starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Critical Reading.
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
Describe one strategy you can use to identify the main idea of a passage.
Explain the difference between summarizing and analyzing a text.
Explain why it is important to distinguish between fact and opinion when reading critically.
Explain why it is important to recognize the intended audience of a text when reading critically.
Read the following passage: 'Although the company claims to care about the environment, its actions suggest otherwise.' What is the author implying?
Read the following passage: 'Despite the evidence, some people still refuse to accept climate change.' What is the author's attitude toward those people? (1) Supportive, (2) Critical, (3) Indifferent, (4) Amused
Read the following passage: 'Many experts agree that reading improves cognitive skills.' What type of evidence is used here? (1) Anecdotal, (2) Expert opinion, (3) Statistical, (4) Personal experience
Read the following passage: 'Many people believe that exercise is essential for good health. However, some studies suggest that too much exercise can be harmful.' What is the author's main claim?
Read the following passage: 'Despite the evidence, some people still refuse to accept climate change.' What is the author's attitude toward those people? (1) Supportive, (2) Critical, (3) Indifferent, (4) Amused
Read the following passage: 'Many experts agree that reading improves cognitive skills.' What type of evidence is used here? (1) Anecdotal, (2) Expert opinion, (3) Statistical, (4) Personal experience
Read the following passage: 'The author claims that renewable energy is the future, but provides little evidence to support this.' What is a critical reader likely to do next? (1) Accept the claim, (2) Look for more evidence, (3) Ignore the claim, (4) Memorize the statement
Read the following passage: 'The new policy will benefit everyone, as it is the best solution to our problems.' What type of language is used here? (1) Objective, (2) Biased, (3) Neutral, (4) Technical
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is based on personal beliefs.
Fill in the blank: A(n) ________ is a reason given to support a claim in an argument.
Fill in the blank: A(n) ________ is a technique used by authors to persuade readers, such as using emotional language or statistics.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the central argument or point that an author is trying to make.
True or False: Critical reading can help you become a better writer.
True or False: Critical reading involves questioning the author's assumptions and arguments.
True or False: Critical reading is only necessary for literary texts, not informational texts.
True or False: Critical reading requires you to agree with everything the author says.
