English - Reading Comprehension - MCQs


Reading Comprehension MCQs

Context Clues MCQs

Inference Questions MCQs

Main Idea and Theme MCQs

Passage Analysis MCQs

How can dialogue influence the theme?

A. It complicates the story.
B. It reveals character motivations and conflicts that shape the theme.
C. It has no relevance.
D. It is decorative.

Answer: It reveals character motivations and conflicts that shape the theme.

What can be inferred about the consequences of prejudice?

A. It fosters understanding.
B. It leads to division and conflict.
C. It has no impact.
D. It promotes unity.

Answer: It leads to division and conflict.

What does the author argue about creativity?

A. It is only for the arts.
B. It can be applied in all fields.
C. It is overrated.
D. It should be restricted.

Answer: It can be applied in all fields.

Which of the following is a counterargument mentioned?

A. Innovation is essential.
B. Tradition should be respected.
C. Change is necessary.
D. Failure is part of success.

Answer: Tradition should be respected.

What does the phrase ‘to make a mountain out of a molehill’ imply?

A. They are minimizing a problem.
B. They are exaggerating a minor issue.
C. They are indifferent.
D. They are very calm.

Answer: They are exaggerating a minor issue.

What metaphor does the author use in the passage?

A. Life is a journey.
B. Knowledge is power.
C. Time is money.
D. Education is the key.

Answer: Life is a journey.

Which question helps identify the central conflict related to a theme?

A. What happens in the climax?
B. What does the protagonist want?
C. Who are the side characters?
D. What is the setting?

Answer: What does the protagonist want?

What does ‘obscure’ mean in the sentence ‘His explanation was so obscure that few understood it.’?

A. Clear
B. Difficult to understand
C. Simple
D. Transparent

Answer: Difficult to understand

What does ‘insipid’ mean in the sentence ‘The soup was insipid, lacking flavor and excitement.’?

A. Flavorful
B. Dull and uninteresting
C. Spicy
D. Rich

Answer: Dull and uninteresting

What can be inferred from a character who ‘rushed to conclusions’?

A. They are very patient.
B. They are jumping to judgments without evidence.
C. They are indifferent.
D. They are very careful.

Answer: They are jumping to judgments without evidence.