NFST Reading Comprehension 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the sentence: 'The American Dream is the idea that all people can succeed through hard work.' What is the American Dream?
- The idea that only some people can succeed
- The idea that success comes through luck
- The idea that all people can succeed through hard work (Correct answer)
- The idea that government provides success
Correct answer: The idea that all people can succeed through hard work
The sentence defines the American Dream as the idea that all people can succeed through hard work.
Question 2: Read the sentence: 'Senators serve for six years.' How long do senators serve?
- Two years
- Four years
- Six years (Correct answer)
- Eight years
Correct answer: Six years
The sentence states that senators serve for six years.
Question 3: Read the sentence: 'People in America can say what they think.' What can people in America do?
- Say what they think (Correct answer)
- Only speak in public
- Only write their opinions
- Speak only in English
Correct answer: Say what they think
The sentence states that people in America can say what they think.
Question 4: Read the sentence: 'The economy of the United States is one of the largest in the world.' What is described as one of the largest in the world?
- The military
- The population
- The economy of the United States (Correct answer)
- The territory of the United States
Correct answer: The economy of the United States
The sentence describes the economy of the United States as one of the largest in the world.
Question 5: Read the sentence: 'New citizens must promise to be loyal to the United States.' What must new citizens promise?
- To pay all taxes on time
- To learn English quickly
- To be loyal to the United States (Correct answer)
- To vote in every election
Correct answer: To be loyal to the United States
The sentence states that new citizens must promise to be loyal to the United States.
Question 6: Read the sentence: 'The American government is for the people.' Who is the American government for?
- For the President
- For Congress
- For the people (Correct answer)
- For the states
Correct answer: For the people
The sentence states that the American government is for the people.
Question 7: Read the sentence: 'Children born in the United States are citizens.' Who are citizens?
- Only adults born in the United States
- People who pass a test
- Children born in the United States (Correct answer)
- People who speak English
Correct answer: Children born in the United States
The sentence states that children born in the United States are citizens.
NFST Reading Comprehension 4
Read the sentence: 'The American Dream is the idea that all people can succeed through hard work.' What is the American Dream?