Reading Comprehension Quiz
Practice quiz on Reading Comprehension (Comprehension). 5 real exam questions.
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Reading Comprehension Quiz — Questions with Solutions
All 25 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.Passive: 'They built the bridge in 2010.'
- A.is built
- B.was built
- C.has been built
- D.will be built
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Answer: B. was built
Past→was built.
Q2.Please ___ the lights.
- A.put on
- B.turn up
- C.switch off
- D.give out
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Answer: C. switch off
'switch off'.
Q3.Choose the correct option: She succeeded ____ her efforts.
- A.from
- B.in
- C.at
- D.into
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Answer: B. in
Correct phrase: succeed in.
Q4.Select the correct phrasal verb: Please ____ the lights.
- A.put on
- B.switch on
- C.take on
- D.move on
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Answer: B. switch on
'Switch on' the lights is correct.
Q5.Passive voice: They are repairing the road.
- A.The road is repaired.
- B.The road has been repaired.
- C.The road is being repaired.
- D.The road was being repaired.
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Answer: C. The road is being repaired.
Present continuous passive → is being repaired.
Q6.Despite heavy rains, the farmers continued to work in the fields. What does this suggest about the farmers?
- A.They are careless
- B.They are hardworking and dedicated
- C.They dislike farming
- D.They are afraid of rain
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Answer: B. They are hardworking and dedicated
Continuing work despite bad weather shows dedication.
Q7.The company's profits doubled after it adopted new technology. What caused the profit increase?
- A.Reduced staff
- B.Adoption of new technology
- C.Lower prices
- D.Increased taxes
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Answer: B. Adoption of new technology
The passage directly attributes the increase to new technology.
Q8.Though he was tired, Rahul finished his assignment before the deadline. This shows Rahul is:
- A.Responsible
- B.Lazy
- C.Careless
- D.Indifferent
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Answer: A. Responsible
Finishing work despite tiredness shows responsibility.
Q9.The river overflowed its banks after three days of continuous rainfall. What was the cause of the flooding?
- A.Continuous rainfall
- B.Dam construction
- C.Deforestation
- D.Earthquake
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Answer: A. Continuous rainfall
The passage states continuous rainfall as the cause.
Q10.Many students failed to submit their projects on time due to poor planning. What is the main reason for failure mentioned?
- A.Lack of interest
- B.Poor planning
- C.Illness
- D.Lack of resources
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Answer: B. Poor planning
The passage explicitly cites poor planning.
Q11.The old bridge was closed for repairs after inspectors found cracks in its structure. Why was the bridge closed?
- A.Heavy traffic
- B.Structural cracks found by inspectors
- C.New bridge construction
- D.Public protest
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Answer: B. Structural cracks found by inspectors
The passage states cracks as the reason for closure.
Q12.She saved a portion of her salary every month and eventually bought a house. What quality does this show?
- A.Extravagance
- B.Financial discipline
- C.Laziness
- D.Carelessness
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Answer: B. Financial discipline
Regular saving reflects financial discipline.
Q13.The team lost the match despite playing well in the first half. What can be inferred?
- A.They played poorly throughout
- B.Their performance declined in the second half
- C.They won the match
- D.The match was cancelled
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Answer: B. Their performance declined in the second half
Losing despite a good first half implies a decline later.
Q14.The government launched a scheme to provide free education to underprivileged children. Who is the primary beneficiary?
- A.Government officials
- B.Underprivileged children
- C.Private schools
- D.Teachers only
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Answer: B. Underprivileged children
The scheme targets underprivileged children directly.
Q15.He apologized sincerely and promised not to repeat the mistake. What does this indicate about him?
- A.He is arrogant
- B.He is remorseful and willing to improve
- C.He is indifferent
- D.He is dishonest
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Answer: B. He is remorseful and willing to improve
A sincere apology reflects remorse.
Q16.The factory reduced its emissions after installing new filters. What was installed to reduce pollution?
- A.New machines
- B.New filters
- C.Solar panels
- D.Water tanks
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Answer: B. New filters
The passage states new filters were installed.
Q17.Despite the power cut, the hospital continued operations using a backup generator. How did the hospital manage?
- A.By closing temporarily
- B.Using a backup generator
- C.By reducing staff
- D.By calling the police
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Answer: B. Using a backup generator
The backup generator kept operations running.
Q18.The author's writing style is simple, yet it conveys deep meaning. This suggests the writing is:
- A.Complicated
- B.Simple but profound
- C.Meaningless
- D.Poetic only
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Answer: B. Simple but profound
The passage describes simplicity combined with depth.
Q19.The children were excited as the school announced a picnic for the following week. What caused the excitement?
- A.Examination results
- B.The announcement of a picnic
- C.A holiday
- D.A sports day
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Answer: B. The announcement of a picnic
The picnic announcement is the stated cause.
Q20.Due to the strike, public transport remained shut for the entire day. What was the effect of the strike?
- A.Schools were closed
- B.Public transport was shut down
- C.Shops opened early
- D.Prices increased
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Answer: B. Public transport was shut down
The passage directly states this effect.
Q21.The scientist spent years researching before publishing his findings. What does this show about the scientist?
- A.Impatience
- B.Patience and dedication
- C.Carelessness
- D.Overconfidence
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Answer: B. Patience and dedication
Years of research reflect patience and dedication.
Q22.The new policy aims to reduce paperwork and speed up government services. What is the main goal of the policy?
- A.To increase paperwork
- B.To reduce paperwork and speed up services
- C.To reduce staff
- D.To increase taxes
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Answer: B. To reduce paperwork and speed up services
The passage states this as the explicit goal.
Q23.Even after losing the election, she continued to serve the community. What trait does this reveal?
- A.Selfishness
- B.Commitment to public service
- C.Indifference
- D.Anger
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Answer: B. Commitment to public service
Continuing service despite losing shows commitment.
Q24.The bridge collapsed due to substandard construction material. What was the cause of the collapse?
- A.Heavy rainfall
- B.Substandard construction material
- C.Overcrowding
- D.Old age
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Answer: B. Substandard construction material
The passage states this as the direct cause.
Q25.The company introduced flexible working hours to improve employee satisfaction. What was the purpose of the new policy?
- A.To reduce salaries
- B.To improve employee satisfaction
- C.To increase working hours
- D.To reduce staff
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Answer: B. To improve employee satisfaction
The passage explicitly states the purpose.
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