Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension MCQs – Part 2
The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is caused by particles from the sun colliding with gases high in the Earth’s atmosphere, producing a spectacular light show.
21. What causes the aurora borealis?
Correct Answer: C) Collisions between particles from the sun and atmospheric gases
The passage defines the phenomenon as resulting from collisions between solar particles and atmospheric gases.
Nations are political and military units, but they are not necessarily the most important units in economic life, nor are they very much alike in any economic sense. All that nations really have in common is the political aspect of their sovereignty. Indeed, the failure of national governments to control economic forces suggests that nations are irrelevant to promoting economic success.
22. According to the paragraph, the economic power of nations is:
Correct Answer: D) relatively unimportant
The passage argues that nations are not the main agents of economic success, implying their economic power is relatively unimportant.
Quick Notes for Reading Comprehension
- Read the passage carefully: Understanding the main idea and supporting details is crucial for answering questions accurately.
- Identify question types: Look for inference questions (“implies,” “suggests”), factual questions (“according to the passage”), and vocabulary questions.
- Use process of elimination: Rule out obviously incorrect answers first, then choose the best remaining option.
- Stay within the passage: Base your answers only on information provided in the text, not on outside knowledge.
- Pay attention to keywords: Words like “most,” “best,” “primarily,” and “mainly” help determine the correct answer.
- Look for context clues: For vocabulary questions, use surrounding words and sentences to determine meaning.
- Understand author’s purpose: Identify whether the author is informing, persuading, comparing, or explaining.
- Note transition words: Words like “however,” “although,” “therefore” signal important relationships between ideas.
- Practice active reading: Summarize paragraphs mentally as you read to better understand the overall structure.
- Manage your time: Don’t spend too long on any single question; mark difficult ones and return if time permits.
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