English Comprehension Passages Quiz
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- 1.
![Which one of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage? - ProProfs]( "Which one of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?")
Which one of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?- A.
Companies should include both introverted and extroverted workers on teams
- B.
There are advantages to being sensitive and introverted
- C.
Children who are sensitive are more deliberate when playing a game
- D.
Introverts simply prefer less stimulation than others do
- 2.
![According to the passage, children with sensitive temperaments are more likely to be which of the following? - ProProfs]( "According to the passage, children with sensitive temperaments are more likely to be which of the following?")
According to the passage, children with sensitive temperaments are more likely to be which of the following?- A.
Empathetic
- B.
Risk-taking
- C.
Antisocial
- D.
Noisy
- 3.
![According to the passage, the partnership between Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
is an example of which of the following? - ProProfs]( "According to the passage, the partnership between Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
is an example of which of the following?")
According to the passage, the partnership between Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak is an example of which of the following?- A.
The negative consequences of a mixture of different personality types in the workplace
- B.
A successful collaboration between two introverts
- C.
A successful collaboration between an introvert and an extrovert
- D.
A combination of people who should "run the world"
- 4.
![Which of the following is the best summary of the second paragraph? - ProProfs]( "Which of the following is the best summary of the second paragraph?")
Which of the following is the best summary of the second paragraph?- A.
Some children respond more dramatically than others to unfamiliar and startling events
- B.
Observing how children respond to stimuli is the best way to study different kinds of social behavior
- C.
Children who are perceived as "shy" are actually more sensitive than other children to stimuli in their environments
- D.
If sensitivity in a child is not corrected by around age 2, that child will grow up to be an oversensitive adult
- 5.
![Based on the passage, which of the following activities would an introvert most likely prefer? - ProProfs]( "Based on the passage, which of the following activities would an introvert most likely prefer?")
Based on the passage, which of the following activities would an introvert most likely prefer?- A.
Enjoying a quiet dinner with a handful of friends
- B.
Going alone to a club to enjoy loud dance music
- C.
Accompanying one friend to a crowded street festival
- D.
Participating solo in a sport called "extreme ice-slope surfing"
- 6.
![According to the passage, which of the following is an effect of rear-wheel steering on a forklift? - ProProfs]( "According to the passage, which of the following is an effect of rear-wheel steering on a forklift?")
According to the passage, which of the following is an effect of rear-wheel steering on a forklift?- A.
The front wheels carry most of the load
- B.
The driver may have some difficulty in controlling the forklift
- C.
There is a danger that the forklift will tip over
- D.
The forklift driver may have little visibility
- 7.
![Which one of the following identifies a pair of things or ideas
between which the author draws a contrast? - ProProfs]( "Which one of the following identifies a pair of things or ideas
between which the author draws a contrast?")
Which one of the following identifies a pair of things or ideas between which the author draws a contrast?- A.
Driving a forklift and driving a car
- B.
The turning radius of a forklift and the turning radius of a car
- C.
A warehouse with clearly marked aisles, and a highway with clearly marked lanes
- D.
Driving a forklift in reverse and walking backward
- 8.
![Together, the passage and the graphic support which of the following conclusions? - ProProfs]( "Together, the passage and the graphic support which of the following conclusions?")
Together, the passage and the graphic support which of the following conclusions?- A.
A forklift should never carry a load taller than the forklift itself
- B.
A forklift should travel backward only when traveling downhill
- C.
A forklift cannot drive uphill unless it is carrying a load
- D.
A forklift that is traveling downhill with a heavy load should travel backward
- 9.
![Which of the following best describes the author's purpose? - ProProfs]( "Which of the following best describes the author's purpose?")
Which of the following best describes the author's purpose?- A.
To inform drivers of cars about the differences between driving a car and driving a forklift
- B.
To warn the general public about the dangers of forklifts
- C.
To explain safe practices to forklift drivers
- D.
To describe the difference between skilled and unskilled forklift drivers
- 10.
![Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? - ProProfs]( "Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?")
Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?- A.
The author lists potential dangers of forklift driving and explains how to avoid them
- B.
The author states that forklift driving is dangerous and gives examples of forklift accidents to support that idea
- C.
The author lists the features of forklifts and describes their benefits
- D.
The author explains the pros and cons of forklift driving to present a balanced picture of the value of forklifts.
- 11.
![The author of passage 1 most likely notes that the majority of GMO crops are cultivated by "small, resource-poor farmers in developing countries" in order to - ProProfs]( "The author of passage 1 most likely notes that the majority of GMO crops are cultivated by \"small, resource-poor farmers in developing countries\" in order to")
The author of passage 1 most likely notes that the majority of GMO crops are cultivated by "small, resource-poor farmers in developing countries" in order to- A.
Highlight how GMO foods can be harmful to struggling farmers
- B.
Suggest that GMO foods can be beneficial for struggling farmers
- C.
Illustrate how GMO foods can be more expensive for consumers
- D.
Explain why GMO crops often fail
- 12.
![Passage 2 is primarily concerned with - ProProfs]( "Passage 2 is primarily concerned with")
Passage 2 is primarily concerned with- A.
The uses and misuses of GMO foods
- B.
The origin and development of GMO foods
- C.
The unexpected benefits of GMO foods
- D.
The safety and reliability of GMO foods
- 13.
![What can be inferred from the first paragraph of passage 2? - ProProfs]( "What can be inferred from the first paragraph of passage 2?")
What can be inferred from the first paragraph of passage 2?- A.
American physicians, as a group, are completely unaware of the potential dangers of GMOs
- B.
The labels of some foods containing GMO ingredients do not indicate that the products contain genetically modified ingredients
- C.
GMO foods have been proven to cause certain chronic conditions
- D.
Independent safety testing has been completed for most GMO foods
- 14.
![The two passages primarily disagree about whether or not - ProProfs]( "The two passages primarily disagree about whether or not")
The two passages primarily disagree about whether or not- A.
GMO foods can help support a growing world population
- B.
GMO foods are better able to withstand drought and insect infestation than natural foods
- C.
GMO foods are largely a positive development for global food production
- D.
Scientists who study GMO foods are worthy of recognition
- 15.
![Passage 2 cites the example of a major crop failure in South Africa to illustrate the dangers of planting with GMO seeds. Which paragraph in passage 1 provides a counterexample that weakens this position? - ProProfs]( "Passage 2 cites the example of a major crop failure in South Africa to illustrate the dangers of planting with GMO seeds. Which paragraph in passage 1 provides a counterexample that weakens this position?")
Passage 2 cites the example of a major crop failure in South Africa to illustrate the dangers of planting with GMO seeds. Which paragraph in passage 1 provides a counterexample that weakens this position?- A.
Paragraph 1
- B.
Paragraph 2
- C.
Paragraph 4
- D.
Paragraph 5
- 16.
![Who is the narrator in this passage? - ProProfs]( "Who is the narrator in this passage?")
Who is the narrator in this passage?- A.
A servant
- B.
A hired plowboy
- C.
A young horse
- D.
A child
- 17.
![What is the setting of the story? - ProProfs]( "What is the setting of the story?")
What is the setting of the story?- A.
A town
- B.
A racetrack
- C.
A forest
- D.
A farm
- 18.
![The narrator's account of his youth can best be described as - ProProfs]( "The narrator's account of his youth can best be described as")
The narrator's account of his youth can best be described as- A.
Melancholy
- B.
Contented
- C.
Regretful
- D.
Humorous
- 19.
![The narrator would most likely describe the master in this story as - ProProfs]( "The narrator would most likely describe the master in this story as")
The narrator would most likely describe the master in this story as- A.
Affectionate and protective
- B.
Arrogant and abusive
- C.
Playful and light-hearted
- D.
Bold and aggressive
- 20.
![The mother's speech in paragraph 3 most likely serves to - ProProfs]( "The mother's speech in paragraph 3 most likely serves to")
The mother's speech in paragraph 3 most likely serves to- A.
Correct the narrator for playing too roughly
- B.
Assure the narrator will grow up to win races like his grandfather
- C.
Reprimand the narrator for insulting the master
- D.
Accuse the narrator of stealing blackberries
- 21.
![A student in ______________ diagnosed with strep throat - ProProfs]( "A student in ______________ diagnosed with strep throat")
A student in ______________ diagnosed with strep throat- A.
You're child's class has ben
- B.
Your child's class have been
- C.
Your children's class has been,
- D.
Your child's class has been
- 22.
![Watch your child for strep ______________ sore throat, fever, swollen glands, and headache. - ProProfs]( "Watch your child for strep ______________ sore throat, fever, swollen glands, and headache.")
Watch your child for strep ______________ sore throat, fever, swollen glands, and headache.- A.
Symptoms. Such as
- B.
Symptoms, the best known are
- C.
Symptoms, such as
- D.
Symptoms examples are
- 23.
![If your child __________________ - ProProfs]( "If your child __________________")
If your child __________________- A.
Will develop any of these symptoms, take them to the doctor
- B.
Develops any of these symptoms, take him or her to the doctor
- C.
Will develop any of these symptoms, take him or her to the doctor
- D.
Developed any of these symptoms, take them to the doctor.
- 24.
![Which revision will improve the effectiveness of the paragraph?
Begin a new paragraph with - ProProfs]( "Which revision will improve the effectiveness of the paragraph?
Begin a new paragraph with")
Which revision will improve the effectiveness of the paragraph? Begin a new paragraph with- A.
Sentence 3
- B.
Sentence 4
- C.
Sentence 5
- D.
Sentence 6
- 25.
![_______________________ prevent rheumatic fever - ProProfs]( "_______________________ prevent rheumatic fever")
_______________________ prevent rheumatic fever- A.
In addition, antibiotics may
- B.
In addition antibiotics may
- C.
Additionally antibiotics, may
- D.
When taking antibiotics, may
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