PSLE English Language Comprehension 6

Question 1

What strategy should you use when you encounter an unfamiliar word while reading?

Accepted Answer

Use surrounding words and sentences for clues

Answer

Skip the word entirely

Answer

Stop reading immediately

Answer

Guess randomly

Question 2

Which sentence contains an example of foreshadowing?

Accepted Answer

Dark clouds gathered as they set out on their journey

Answer

She ate her lunch quickly

Answer

The boy completed his homework on time

Answer

The family enjoyed a picnic in the park

Question 3

What is the difference between explicit and implicit information?

Accepted Answer

Explicit is stated directly; implicit is suggested or implied

Answer

Explicit is false; implicit is true

Answer

There is no difference

Answer

Explicit is longer than implicit

Question 4

Why do authors use descriptive language?

Accepted Answer

To help readers visualize and connect with the text

Answer

To make the text confusing

Answer

To make the text shorter

Answer

To avoid using facts

Question 5

What is a summary?

Accepted Answer

A brief statement of the main points

Answer

A detailed retelling of every event

Answer

A list of vocabulary words

Answer

The first paragraph of a text

Question 6

In the phrase 'a sea of faces', what figure of speech is being used?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Answer

Simile

Answer

Onomatopoeia

Answer

Alliteration