MCA Reading Practice Quiz

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The most interesting detail

• The central point or message

• The first sentence

• The last sentence

Which of the following is a synonym for "happy"?

• Sad

• Angry

• Joyful

• Tired

What is the purpose of a glossary in a book?

• To list the chapters

• To provide definitions of terms

• To summarize the book

• To show the author's biography

If a story is told from the first-person point of view, which pronoun is likely to be used?

• He

• She

• I

• They

What does the term "plot" refer to in a story?

• The setting

• The sequence of events

• The main character

• The theme

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• As brave as a lion

• The world is a stage

• Like a rolling stone

• As busy as a bee

What is the function of an index in a book?

• To provide a summary

• To list topics and page numbers

• To introduce the author

• To show illustrations

Which of the following is a fact?

• Chocolate is the best flavor

• The Earth orbits the Sun

• Summer is the most fun season

• Cats are cuter than dogs

What is the climax of a story?

• The beginning

• The turning point

• The conclusion

• The introduction

Which word means the opposite of "ancient"?

• Old

• Modern

• Antique

• Historic