Reading Comprehension Quiz

1. The topic of this passage is

• the general information of platypus

• the features of platypus

• the unusual appearance of platypus

• the platypus in this world

1. It can be inferred from the passage that

• the platypus is not a mammal

• the platypus does not lay eggs

• the platypus can be dangerous for human being

• the platypus does rarely lives in Australia

The possessive its in line 4 refers to

• platypus

• species

• mammal

• representative

It can be inferred from the passage that

• the platypus gives birth

• the platypus is not famous in Australia

• the platypus is not hunted for its fur today

• there are still many platypus living in Australia

The word ‘features’ in line 10 is closest in meaning to

• descriptions

• characteristics

• explanations

• characters

According to the passage, what is NOT the unusual appearance of the platypus?

• egg-laying

• duck-billed

• small-tailed

• otter-footed

The word ‘emblem’ in line 13 is closest in meaning to

• picture

• drawing

• meaning

• symbol

The passage states that

• the female platypus can produce venom

• the male platypus can produce venom

• all platypus can produce venom

• all platypus are poisonous

The passage states that the platypus does not

• Live in Tasmania

• Give birth

• Have poison

• Have flat tails

The word ‘immediate’ in line 17 is the closest in meaning to

• direct

• sudden

• fast

• quick