Short Reading Passages

From the letter, we know that the writer wants to

• praise Paul's brother's gesture.

• tell the world about Paul's brother.

• see young people give way to seniors.

• ensure that senior citizens have seats on buses.

The volunteers began to twitch when

• they stopped using their smartphones for an hour.

• they were separated from each other for an hour.

• they could not answer their smartphones.

• they began to fall sick.

The word that refers to

• caring less.

• what other people say.

• people picking on me.

• controlling my feelings.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The importance of exercise

• The benefits of reading

• The history of the internet

• The process of photosynthesis

Which word is a synonym for 'elated' as used in the passage?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

What is the author's tone in the passage?

• Sarcastic

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

Identify the correct sentence structure from the passage.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• On the mat sat the cat.

• Sat the cat on the mat.

• The mat the cat sat on.

What is the meaning of the word 'ambiguous' as used in the passage?

• Clear

• Uncertain

• Obvious

• Simple

Which character trait best describes the protagonist in the passage?

• Brave

• Cowardly

• Indifferent

• Generous

What is the purpose of the passage?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe