English Reading Comprehension Flashcards

Read the passage: "Our school canteen should stop selling sugary drinks. Studies show children who drink them daily are more likely to develop tooth decay. Water is free, healthy and always available." What type of text is this?

Answer: A persuasive text

The passage argues for a change and supports it with evidence, which is persuasive writing.

Read the passage: "Ana glanced at the clock for the fifth time. She tapped her pencil, sighed, and turned back to the blank page." Which word best describes Ana's state?

Answer: Restless

Repeatedly checking the clock, tapping and sighing show she is restless and struggling to start.

Read the passage: "First, soak the seeds overnight. Next, plant them 2 cm deep in damp soil. Finally, place the pot in a sunny spot and water it every second day." Which step comes immediately before placing the pot in the sun?

Answer: Planting the seeds in damp soil

The sequence is soak, plant, then place in the sun.

Read the passage: "The museum's new exhibit was a triumph. Visitors queued around the block, and reviewers praised its creativity." Which word could replace "triumph" without changing the meaning?

Answer: Success

A triumph is a great success, which matches the long queues and praise.

Read the passage: "Although the trail was steep, the view from the summit made every aching step worthwhile." What is the writer's overall attitude to the hike?

Answer: It was difficult but rewarding

The writer admits the difficulty but says the view made it worthwhile.

Read the passage: "The lighthouse keeper had not seen another person in four months. Each morning he spoke to the gulls, and each evening he set two places at the table." What can the reader infer from the keeper setting two places at the table?

Answer: He is lonely and longs for company

Talking to gulls and setting an extra place suggest he misses human company.