ESL Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

Read the sentence: 'The ancient vase was so fragile that the museum placed it behind thick glass.' What does 'fragile' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

Easily broken

Answer

The thick protective glass implies the vase breaks easily, which is what 'fragile' means.

Question 2

Read the passage: 'Ana did not eat breakfast. By noon her hands were shaking and she could not concentrate.' What can you INFER about Ana?

Accepted Answer

She is very hungry

Answer

Skipping breakfast and showing shaking hands and poor concentration are classic signs of hunger.

Question 3

Read the email subject line: 'Urgent: Your account has been suspended — act now!' Which reading strategy should you use FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Check who sent the email before clicking anything

Answer

Verifying the sender helps identify phishing attempts before taking any action.

Question 4

Read the paragraph: 'Unlike cats, dogs must be walked outside every day. They also need more social interaction and training.' What is the author's purpose?

Accepted Answer

To compare the care needs of dogs and cats

Answer

The paragraph uses comparison words ('unlike') to contrast care requirements of the two animals.

Question 5

Read the sentence: 'Despite the heavy rain, hundreds of fans waited outside the stadium.' What does 'despite' tell you?

Accepted Answer

The fans waited even though it was raining

Answer

'Despite' means 'in spite of,' indicating the fans waited regardless of the bad weather.

ESL (English as a Second Language) Practice Test

ESL (English as a Second Language) Practice Test

ESL Reading Comprehension 3