TSI Reading Review

What is the main purpose of reading comprehension?

• To memorize information

• To understand and interpret written text

• To improve vocabulary

• To practice speed reading

What is the main purpose of reading comprehension?

• To memorize information

• To understand and interpret written text

• To improve vocabulary

• To practice speed reading

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• She don't like apples.

• He go to school every day.

• They was playing outside.

• She has a cat.

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and generous

• Evil and malicious

• Indifferent

• Confused

Identify the main idea of the following passage: 'The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s. It began in Great Britain and quickly spread throughout the world.'

• The Industrial Revolution started in the 1900s.

• The Industrial Revolution was a global event.

• The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain.

• The Industrial Revolution was a minor event.

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb 'to be'?

• I is happy.

• You am late.

• They are here.

• He are tall.

What is the synonym of 'abundant'?

• Scarce

• Plentiful

• Rare

• Limited

In the sentence 'Despite the rain, we went for a walk,' what is the function of the word 'despite'?

• Conjunction

• Preposition

• Adverb

• Noun

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• As brave as a lion.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• He is like a rock.

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• Hopeful

• Pessimistic

• Cheerful

• Positive