Reading Passages

The theme of a story is the 

• main character

• message about life that the author expresses

• sequence of events

• short summary of what the story is about

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?

• share with your neighbor

• work before you play

• be respectful

• don't be greedy

The theme, or message of a story is- 

• A life lesson that we can take away from the characters actions

• The main idea of the selection

• A summary of what was read

• An important detail in the selection 

Characters are friendly, generous, and considerate of others throughout the story to show- 

• honesty

• courage

• compassion 

• kindness

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : (10X1 = 10) Books are companions for people of all age groups. E-books vs. printed books is like comparing joint and nuclear family systems. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. E-books are cost effective and books of all genres can be easily accessed from the internet. Font flexibility makes reading easier, uncountable books can be stored in a single device and most importantly it can help save trees. Packing for trips is hard enough, but it gets doubled when faced with the task of choosing which book to carry, The device takes a whole lot of weight off from shoulders literally. With the e-book, a reader can take hundreds of books with him on the journey, and only take up a few square inches in his carry bag. Reading a printed book can save you from the health hazards of using hi-tech gadgets. For people who consider reading a book as worship, the scent of its pages intoxicate their senses. The pleasure of reading a printed book and scribbling comments on the sides of the pages are unmatched. Printed books are not merely about reading, they are an experience. The joy of flipping pages and keeping book+marks cannot be experienced in an e-book. Constantly reading on the computer screen or a mobile phone can damage the eyes. Apart from physical considerations, studies have shown that when it comes to reading comprehension, printed books are still a better choice. Literacy building in children is more effective with printed books than with an e-book because of the opportunities for interaction between the child and the parent, reading the book with the child. In fact, in e-books there is no conversation and nothing to encourage the child to verbalise or explore using language. The research concluded that 'click through' added features can actually detract from the reading experience because of all the interruption. This is not to say e-books do not have advantages. It can effectively serve the purpose of convenience and portability. The excitement generated around technologies such as Amazon's Kindle has played its part in changing from page to screen. Both versions complement each other based on why and where each is being used.

• cost-effective

• scribbling is easier

• good for eyes

• pages can be flipped easily

What is the main purpose of reading comprehension passages in English exams?

• To test vocabulary knowledge

• To assess understanding of the text

• To evaluate grammar skills

• To check spelling accuracy

Which of the following is a common strategy for answering reading comprehension questions?

• Skimming the passage

• Ignoring the passage

• Memorizing the passage

• Reading the passage backwards

In a reading passage, what does the term 'main idea' refer to?

• The most interesting fact

• The central point or message

• The first sentence

• The last paragraph

What is the best way to identify the author's tone in a passage?

• By counting the number of paragraphs

• By analyzing the choice of words

• By looking at the length of the passage

• By checking the publication date

Which of the following is NOT a type of question typically found in reading comprehension sections?

• Inference questions

• Vocabulary questions

• Math questions

• Detail questions