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Reading comprehension: ''Laughter"

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. What are the themes of this vignette?

a)

Family

b)

Education

c)

Food

d)

Identity

2.

2. How are the events organized in the story?

a)

Chronologically

b)

In sections

c)

In order of importance

d)

No particular order

3.

3. What is a synonym of ‘alike’?

a)

Different

b)

Exactly the same

c)

Similar

d)

Familiar

4.

4. What does ‘let out’ mean?

a)

end the conversation

b)

cancel a meeting

c)

make fun of someone

d)

produce a sound or a speech

5.

5. What transition words does the author use?

a)

After that

b)

Not the way…

c)

One day

d)

For instance

6.

6. Choose the best image that shows a “shy ice cream bell’s giggle.”

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

7. Choose the best image that shows a “sudden and surprised like a pile of dished breaking [laughter].”

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

8. What tone does the author use? Is it more intimate or impersonal?

a)

Formal and impersonal

b)

Informal and intimate

c)

Formal but intimate

d)

Informal but impersonal

9.

9. Why do you think the author wrote this text?

4 lines
10.

10. Choose a line that made you feel something (e.g. funny, sad, reflexive, etc.)

4 lines