New Article Comprehension 24
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the author mean by the phrase "walk into the classroom prepared for the worst, and hoping for the best" in the context of PSLE results?
Parents should have low expectations for their child's performance.
Parents should anticipate the worst possible outcomes but remain optimistic.
Parents should avoid discussing the exam results with their child.
Parents should disregard the importance of PSLE results.
Answer explanation
The phrase suggests that parents should mentally prepare for disappointing results while maintaining hope for a positive outcome.
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Comprehending a text
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the article, what is academic self-efficacy?
The ability to enroll in a prestigious school
A learner’s judgments about their own ability to achieve educational goals
The highest academic achievement one can reach
The correlation between grades and future success
Answer explanation
The article defines academic self-efficacy as a learner’s judgment about their own ability to successfully attain educational goals.
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Comprehending a text
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author suggest asking, "What can we learn from this?" as a family?
To fixate on the negative aspects of the situation
To shift the perspective and focus on positive takeaways
To blame each other for the disappointing results
To avoid discussing the results altogether
Answer explanation
The article suggests that asking this question helps shift the perspective to find the silver lining in difficult situations.
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Comprehending a text
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the article mention "Jurassic Park" in relation to parenting?
To emphasize the challenges and unpredictability of parenting
To encourage parents to take their children to amusement parks
To suggest that parenting is always enjoyable and stress-free
To highlight the importance of strict rules in parenting
Answer explanation
"Jurassic Park" signifies a thrilling adventure with unexpected challenges. The mention of "Jurassic Park" is a metaphor to highlight the difficulties and unpredictability of parenting, contrasting the common saying that parenting is a walk in the park.
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Comprehending a text
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central message the author is trying to convey regarding parenting in the face of disappointing exam results?
Parents should blame their children for poor performance.
Parents should suppress their true feelings about the results.
Parental reactions play a crucial role in shaping children's responses to failure.
Parents should focus solely on academic success.
Answer explanation
The central message of the article is that how parents respond to their children's disappointing exam results is crucial in influencing whether children learn from failure or give up.
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