Quiz For Reading Comprehension

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    One of the leading schools of psychological thought in the twentieth century is behaviorism− the belief that the role of the psychologist is to study behavior, which is observable, rather than conscious or unconscious thought, which is not. Probably the best known proponent of behaviorism is B.F Skinner, who is famous for his research on how rewards and punishments influence behavior. He came to believe that positive reinforcement such as praise, food, or money were more effective in promoting good behavior than negative reinforcement, or punishment. What does “positive reinforcement” mean here?

    • A gift
    • A reward
    • A bribe
    • A penalty
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Welcome to the "Quiz for Reading Comprehension," an exciting journey into the world of understanding and interpreting written content. Reading comprehension is one of the most important topics covered in the subject of language, as a person’s best way to reach fluency in a language and full educational growth is to be able to understand a piece of writing and be able to answer questions related to it. Can you do so? This quiz is designed to challenge your comprehension skills, from grasping the main ideas to discerning subtle nuances in language.

Whether you're an avid reader or someone looking to sharpen your reading skills, these thought-provoking questions will put your comprehension abilities to the test. Explore passages that span various genres and topics, each crafted to inspire critical thinking and a deep understanding of the written word. Let the adventure begin as we delve into the art and science of reading comprehension.

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  • 2. 

    One of the leading schools of psychological thought in the twentieth century is behaviorism− the belief that the role of the psychologist is to study behavior, which is observable, rather than conscious or unconscious thought, which is not. Probably the best known proponent of behaviorism is B.F Skinner, who is famous for his research on how rewards and punishments influence behavior. He came to believe that positive reinforcement such as praise, food, or money were more effective in promoting good behavior than negative reinforcement, or punishment. What does “negative reinforcement” mean here?

    • A promotion

    • A reward

    • A surprise

    • A punishment

    Correct Answer
    A. A punishment
    Explanation
    Negative reinforcement is defined as the removal or avoidance of an aversive stimulus in response to a behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. In the given context, the author mentions that B.F. Skinner believed that positive reinforcement (such as praise, food, or money) was more effective in promoting good behavior than negative reinforcement, or punishment. This suggests that negative reinforcement refers to the use of punishment as a consequence for a behavior. Therefore, the correct answer is punishment.

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        One of the leading schools of psychological thought in the twentieth century is behaviorism− the belief that the role of the psychologist is to study behavior, which is observable, rather than conscious or unconscious thought, which is not. Probably the best known proponent of behaviorism is B.F Skinner, who is famous for his research on how rewards and punishments influence behavior. He came to believe that positive reinforcement such as praise, food, or money were more effective in promoting good behavior than negative reinforcement, or punishment. In “behaviorism” used here, a psychologist is concerned with:

    • Conscious thought patterns

    • Unconscious thought patterns

    • Observable actions

    • Unobservable actions

    Correct Answer
    A. Observable actions
    Explanation
    The term "behaviorism" refers to the belief that psychologists should focus on studying observable behavior rather than conscious or unconscious thought. Therefore, a psychologist who follows behaviorism would be primarily concerned with studying observable actions.

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    Fort Knox, Kentucky, is the site of a U.S. army post, but it is even more renowned for the fort Knox Bullion Depository, the massive vault that contains the bulk of the U.S government’s gold deposits. Completed in 1936, the vault is housed in a two-story building constructed of granite, steel, and concrete; the vault itself is made of steel and concrete and has a door that weighs more than twenty tons. Naturally, the most  up-date security  device available are in the place at Fort Knox, and the army post nearby provides further protection. Which of the following best describe the topic of the passage?

    • The city of Fort Knox Kentucky

    • The federal gold depository

    • The U.S army post at Fort Knox

    • Gold bullion

    Correct Answer
    A. The federal gold depository
    Explanation
    The passage describes Fort Knox, Kentucky, and its most renowned feature, the Fort Knox Bullion Depository, which houses the bulk of the U.S. government's gold deposits. The passage provides details about the construction of the vault and the security measures in place. Therefore, the best description of the topic of the passage is the federal gold depository.

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    Williamsburg is historic city in Virginia situated on a peninsula between two rivers, the York and the James. It was settled by English colonists in 1633, twenty-six years after the first permanent English colony in America was settled at Jamestown. In the beginning of colony at Williamsburg was named Middle Plantation because of its location in the middle of  the  peninsula. The site for Williamsburg had been  selected by the colonists, because the soil drainage was better there the at the Jamestown location, and there were fewer mosquitoes. The passage states the name Middle Plantation:

    • Is a more recent name than Williamsburg

    • Is derived from the location of the colony on the peninsula

    • Refers to the middle part of England that was home to the colonists

    • Was given to the new colony because it was located in the middle of several plantations

    Correct Answer
    A. Is derived from the location of the colony on the peninsula
    Explanation
    The passage explains that the name Middle Plantation was given to the colony because of its location in the middle of the peninsula between the York and the James rivers. Therefore, the correct answer is derived from the location of the colony on the peninsula.

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    Fort Knox, Kentucky, is the site of a U.S. army post, but it is even more renowned for the fort Knox Bullion Depository, the massive vault that contains the bulk of the U.S government’s gold deposits. Completed in 1936, the vault is housed in a two-story building constructed of granite, steel, and concrete; the vault itself is made of steel and concrete and has a door that weighs more than twenty tons. Naturally, the most  up-date security  device available are in the place at Fort Knox, and the army post nearby provides further protection. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

    • The Massive Concrete Vault

    • Fort Knox Security

    • Where the U.S Keeps Its Gold

    • A Visit to Kentucky

    Correct Answer
    A. Where the U.S Keeps Its Gold
    Explanation
    The passage provides information about Fort Knox and its famous Bullion Depository, which is known for housing the majority of the US government's gold deposits. The passage emphasizes the significance of the vault and its security measures. Therefore, the best title for this passage would be "Where the U.S Keeps Its Gold."

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    Williamsburg is historic city in Virginia situated on a peninsula between two rivers, the York and the James. It was settled by English colonists in 1633, twenty-six years after the first permanent English colony in America was settled at Jamestown. In the beginning of colony at Williamsburg was named Middle Plantation because of its location in the middle of  the  peninsula. The site for Williamsburg had been  selected by the colonists, because the soil drainage was better there the at the Jamestown location, and there were fewer mosquitoes. According to the passage, Williamsburg is located:

    • On an island

    • In the middle of a river

    • Where the York and the James meet

    • On a piece of land with rivers on two sides

    Correct Answer
    A. On a piece of land with rivers on two sides
    Explanation
    Williamsburg is located on a piece of land with rivers on two sides, namely the York and the James rivers. This is stated in the passage where it mentions that Williamsburg is situated on a peninsula between these two rivers. The colonists selected this location because of its better soil drainage compared to Jamestown and the presence of fewer mosquitoes. Therefore, the correct answer is on a piece of land with rivers on two sides.

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    Williamsburg is historic city in Virginia situated on a peninsula between two rivers, the York and the James. It was settled by English colonists in 1633, twenty-six years after the first permanent English colony in America was settled at Jamestown. In the beginning of colony at Williamsburg was named Middle Plantation because of its location in the middle of  the  peninsula. The site for Williamsburg had been  selected by the colonists, because the soil drainage was better there the at the Jamestown location, and there were fewer mosquitoes. The passage indicates that Jamestown was:

    • Settled in 1633

    • Settled twenty-six years after Williamsburg

    • The first permanent English colony in America

    • Originally named Middle Plantation

    Correct Answer
    A. The first permanent English colony in America
    Explanation
    The passage states that Williamsburg was settled by English colonists in 1633, twenty-six years after the first permanent English colony in America was settled at Jamestown. This indicates that Jamestown was the first permanent English colony in America.

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    Another program instrumental in the popularization of science was Cosmos. The series broadcast on public television, dealt with topic and issues from varied fields of science. The principal writer and narrator of the program was Carl Sagan, a noted astronomer and Pulitzer  Price winning author. The paragraph following this passage most likely contains information on what?

    • The popularity of science

    • The program Cosmos

    • Topics and issues from various fields of science

    • The astronomer Carl Sagan

    Correct Answer
    A. The astronomer Carl Sagan
    Explanation
    The paragraph following this passage most likely contains information on the astronomer Carl Sagan. This is because the passage mentions that Carl Sagan was the principal writer and narrator of the program Cosmos, and it also describes him as a noted astronomer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the paragraph following this passage will provide more information about Carl Sagan.

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    Another program instrumental in the popularization of science was Cosmos. The series broadcast on public television, dealt with topic and issues from varied fields of science. The principal writer and narrator of the program was Carl Sagan, a noted astronomer and Pulitzer  Price winning author. The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses:

    • A different scientific television series

    • Carl Sagan’s scientific achievements

    • The Pulitzer Price won by Carl Sagan

    • Public television

    Correct Answer
    A. Public television
    Explanation
    The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses public television. This can be inferred from the statement that the series Cosmos was broadcast on public television. The paragraph is likely providing background information about the program and its platform of broadcast.

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