English Language

Question 1

1Reading a text quickly to get its general idea is

Easy

A. skimming B. dictation C. scanning D. proofreading

Question 2

2An expository text mainly aims to

Easy

A. describe feelings only B. explain or inform C. rhyme D. entertain with a story

Question 3

3The main idea of a paragraph is usually stated in its

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A. last word B. topic sentence C. title page D. footnote

Question 4

4A good summary

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A. is longer than the passage B. gives the main points briefly in your own words C. adds your own opinions D. repeats every example in the passage

Question 5

5A text written mainly to make readers agree with a point of view is

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A. narrative B. argumentative (persuasive) C. descriptive D. a set of instructions

Question 6

6A text that explains how to do something step by step is

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A. an autobiography B. a procedural (instructional) text C. a poem D. a narrative

Question 7

7In a summary you should

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A. give the main points in your own words B. include all examples C. copy whole sentences D. add your opinions

Question 8

8Which sentence best summarises "Despite heavy rains, farmers recorded a poor harvest because pests destroyed most crops"?

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A. Pests caused a poor harvest despite good rains. B. Farmers harvested well. C. Pests liked the rain. D. Heavy rains destroyed crops.

Question 9

9A text written to persuade the reader to buy a product is

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A. an advertisement B. a dictionary entry C. a recipe D. a report

Question 10

10Information in a passage that supports the main idea is called

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A. the conclusion only B. the title C. the theme D. subsidiary (supporting) details