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Comprehension questions for reading news stories

Authored by Uyên Hồ Nguyễn Thu

English

12th Grade

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Comprehension questions for reading news stories
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'viral sensation' most likely mean in the context of the article ("The comedy eyes have appeared on statues and murals around the city of Bend, Oregon, causing a viral sensation."?

A sensation that causes a virus

A popular trend widely shared online

A severe reaction to googly eyes

A new type of sculpture material

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'adorned' most likely mean in the sentence "Bend's sculptures frequently get adorned with seasonal decorations"?

Cleaned

Decorated

Removed

Protected

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money has Bend spent on removing googly eyes from sculptures?

$500

$1,188

$1,500

$2,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the city remove googly eyes but not seasonal decorations like Santa hats?

Seasonal decorations are more expensive.

Santa hats are part of the city's culture.

Googly eyes are illegal in Bend.

Seasonal decorations don't damage the sculptures.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the first news article?

Residents of Bend love public art.

Bend's sculptures are frequently damaged by adhesives.

The city of Bend is addressing the issue of googly eyes on public art.

Seasonal decorations are more acceptable than googly eyes.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word they in the sentence "I think the googly eyes on the deer specifically are a great look, and they should stay that way" refer to?

Statues

Deer

Googly eyes

Public art

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'nuisance' most likely mean in the phrase "nuisance alligator call"?

Dangerous

Troublesome

Missing

Playful

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