Comprehension Passages
English Language
Comprehension Passages starts at 2 and continues till grade 12.
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Read the passage: 'Anna’s hands were shaking as she walked onto the stage.' How was Anna feeling?
Read the passage: 'Ben planted seeds in the garden. After a few weeks, green shoots appeared.' What happened because Ben planted seeds?
Read the passage: 'Lila was excited to visit her grandmother, who always baked her favorite cookies.' Why was Lila excited?
Read the passage: 'Sara studied hard for her math test and got a high score.' What is the cause in this passage?
Read the passage: 'The cake was gone when I got home. My brother had chocolate on his face.' Who probably ate the cake?
Read the passage: 'The children wore coats and scarves as they played outside.' What season is it most likely?
Read the passage: 'The classroom was silent as the students took their test.' What does the word 'silent' mean?
Read the passage: 'The dog barked loudly when the stranger approached the house.' What is the effect in this passage?
Read the passage: 'The old library was filled with dusty books and quiet whispers.' What kind of atmosphere does the author create?
Read the passage: 'The sun was setting, and the sky turned orange and pink. Birds flew home to their nests.' What time of day is it in the passage?
Read the passage: 'The teacher smiled as she handed back the graded papers.' What can you infer about the students’ performance?
Read the passage: 'The wind howled through the trees, making the night seem even darker.' What does the author use to create a mood in this sentence?
What does it mean to 'infer' information from a passage?
What does 'scanning' a passage mean?
What does 'skimming' a passage mean?
What is a summary of a passage?
What is a 'supporting detail' in a passage?
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a passage?
What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?
What is the main idea of a passage?
