Comprehension Passages
English Language
Comprehension Passages starts at 2 and continues till grade 12.
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Read the following passage:
"After months of training, the team finally won the championship. Their hard work and dedication had paid off."
What is the main idea of this passage?
Read the following passage:
"Maria glanced at the clock and realized she was late for her meeting. She grabbed her bag and rushed out the door, hoping to catch the bus in time."
What can you infer about Maria's feelings?
Read the following passage:
"The city was bustling with activity as people hurried to work. Vendors shouted, cars honked, and the aroma of fresh bread filled the air."
Which sense is most strongly appealed to in the last sentence?
Read the following passage:
"The invention of the printing press revolutionized the spread of information, making books more accessible to people."
What was the effect of the invention of the printing press?
Read the following passage:
"The mountain was covered in snow, and the air was crisp and cold. The hikers moved slowly, careful not to slip."
What is the setting of this passage?
Read the following passage:
"The old library stood at the end of the street, its windows dusty and its doors creaking with age."
What mood does the author create in this sentence?
Read the following passage:
"The rain poured down in torrents, drenching the fields and filling the rivers. Farmers watched anxiously, hoping the water would not destroy their crops."
What is the main concern of the farmers?
Read the following passage:
"The river overflowed its banks after days of heavy rain, flooding nearby homes and fields."
What caused the flooding?
Read the following passage:
"The scientist carefully recorded the results of each experiment, making sure to note any unusual findings."
What does the word 'recorded' mean in this context?
Read the following sentence:
"Despite the heavy traffic, she arrived punctually."
What does the word 'punctually' mean in this context?
What does 'context clues' mean in comprehension passages?
What does it mean to 'paraphrase' a sentence from a passage?
What is the author's purpose if a passage is written to persuade?
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a passage?
What is the difference between explicit and implicit information in a passage?
What is the difference between first-person and third-person narration in a passage?
What is the function of transition words in a passage?
What is the importance of understanding vocabulary in context when reading a passage?
What is the main purpose of reading a comprehension passage?
What is the role of supporting details in a passage?
