PSLE English Language Comprehension 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is an inference in reading comprehension?
- A direct quote from the text
- A conclusion drawn from clues in the text (Correct answer)
- The title of the passage
- A dictionary definition
Correct answer: A conclusion drawn from clues in the text
An inference is a logical conclusion that a reader draws based on evidence and clues provided in the text, even if it is not stated directly.
Question 2: Which of these is an example of a simile?
- The stars danced in the sky
- She is as brave as a lion (Correct answer)
- Time is money
- The classroom was a zoo
Correct answer: She is as brave as a lion
A simile compares two things using 'as' or 'like'. 'As brave as a lion' uses 'as...as' to make a comparison.
Question 3: What does the word 'reluctantly' mean?
- Eagerly and happily
- Unwillingly and hesitantly (Correct answer)
- Quickly and efficiently
- Loudly and boldly
Correct answer: Unwillingly and hesitantly
'Reluctantly' means doing something without enthusiasm or willingness, showing hesitation.
Question 4: In a passage about recycling, which sentence best states the main idea?
- Plastic bottles can be recycled
- Recycling helps protect the environment by reducing waste (Correct answer)
- My school has a recycling bin
- Glass is a type of recyclable material
Correct answer: Recycling helps protect the environment by reducing waste
The main idea is the central message that covers the broadest point. The other options are supporting details.
Question 5: What is the function of a rhetorical question in a text?
- To get a direct answer from the reader
- To make the reader think or emphasize a point (Correct answer)
- To confuse the reader
- To end a paragraph
Correct answer: To make the reader think or emphasize a point
Rhetorical questions are not meant to be answered directly. They are used to provoke thought or highlight a point.
Question 6: Which word best replaces 'commenced' in the sentence 'The ceremony commenced at noon'?
- Ended
- Began (Correct answer)
- Continued
- Paused
Correct answer: Began
'Commenced' means to begin or start. The ceremony began at noon.
PSLE English Language Comprehension 3
What is an inference in reading comprehension?