ELA Reading Comprehension

What does the passage primarily discuss?

• The passage primarily discusses the central theme or argument presented.

• It details various unrelated topics.

• The passage narrates an unrelated story.

• It focuses on an insignificant detail.

Answer explanation

The main idea of the passage is the primary concept or point being discussed, which is the correct answer choice.

Who is the protagonist in the story?

• The antagonist is the main character in the story.

• The protagonist is the side character in the story.

• The protagonist is the villain in the story.

• The protagonist is the main character in the story.

Answer explanation

The protagonist is the main character in the story, not the antagonist, side character, or villain. They are typically the central figure around whom the plot revolves.

What can be inferred from the character's actions?

• The character's actions are solely based on external factors

• The character's actions are always deceptive

• The character's actions are random and have no meaning

• The character's thoughts and emotions can be inferred from their actions.

Answer explanation

The character's thoughts and emotions can be inferred from their actions.

How does the tone of the passage change from the beginning to the end?

• Emotional and persuasive

• Formal and academic

• Sarcastic and humorous

• Analytical and informative

Answer explanation

The tone of the passage changes from being emotional and persuasive at the beginning to maintain the same tone at the end.

What is the central conflict in the plot?

• The central conflict in the plot is the primary issue that the characters must resolve.

• The central conflict is the setting of the story

• The central conflict is the lack of character development

• The central conflict is the resolution of minor issues

Answer explanation

The central conflict in the plot is the primary issue that the characters must resolve.

What literary devices are used in the poem?

• Rhymes, stanzas, and punctuation

• Various literary devices such as similes, metaphors, personification, imagery, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, and symbolism are used in the poem.

• Character development, setting, and plot

• Conflict, resolution, and climax

Answer explanation

Various literary devices such as similes, metaphors, personification, imagery, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, and symbolism are used in the poem.

How does the author create suspense in the story?

• Through gradual revelation, cliffhangers, tension-building conflicts, and uncertainty of outcome.

• By eliminating all conflicts and obstacles

• By providing clear explanations throughout

• Through revealing the ending at the beginning

Answer explanation

The author creates suspense in the story through gradual revelation, cliffhangers, tension-building conflicts, and uncertainty of outcome, keeping the readers engaged and eager to know what happens next.

What is the theme of the passage?

• The history of the English language

• The benefits of exercise

• The author's favorite color

• Theme of the passage is the central idea or underlying message that the author wants to convey.

Answer explanation

The theme of the passage is the central idea or underlying message that the author wants to convey, not the history of the English language, benefits of exercise, or the author's favorite color.

When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. The words pays heed to are closest in meaning to _______.

• discovers

• watches

• notices

• buys

When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals. The word depict is closest in meaning to _______.

• show

• hunt

• count

• draw