Reading Comprehension Flashcards

A passage states: 'The Amazon rainforest produces about 20% of the world's oxygen.' What is the best title for this passage?

Answer: The Vital Role of the Amazon Rainforest

The statement highlights the Amazon's critical environmental contribution, making 'The Vital Role of the Amazon Rainforest' the most fitting title.

A story says: 'Maya hesitated at the door, then took a deep breath and knocked.' What does this best suggest about Maya?

Answer: She was nervous but determined

Hesitating and taking a deep breath before acting are classic signs of nervousness, while still knocking shows determination.

The author writes: 'Unlike its predecessor, the new model is both lighter and faster.' What does 'predecessor' mean?

Answer: The earlier model it replaced

A predecessor is something that came before; in context, it refers to the earlier model that the new one replaced.

A passage describes an inventor who failed 1,000 times before succeeding. The author's main purpose is most likely to:

Answer: Inspire readers to persist through failure

Emphasizing repeated failure followed by ultimate success is a classic narrative structure meant to inspire perseverance.

A paragraph ends: 'The council voted unanimously.' What does 'unanimously' mean?

Answer: With everyone in agreement

Unanimously means all members voted the same way, with no disagreement.

A text reads: 'The scientist's hypothesis was supported by three independent experiments.' What can be concluded?

Answer: The hypothesis is well supported by evidence

Three independent experiments supporting the same hypothesis provides strong evidence, though not absolute proof.