FREE QUIZ · PRIMARY 4 ENGLISH

Comprehension

Five MCQs on Comprehension. Pick an answer, see the specific misconception. The diagnosis comes after the score.

Question 1 of 5HOTS
Read the paragraph and answer the question.

When Lucas's little sister knocked over his model aeroplane, he did not shout. He took a long breath, picked up the broken pieces, and quietly carried them to the table. ''We can fix it together,'' he said, even though his eyes were wet.

What does the paragraph mainly show about Lucas?
Question 2 of 5HOTS
Read the passage and answer the question.\n\nThe annual charity marathon took weeks of preparation. The organising committee first secured sponsorships from local businesses. Simultaneously, they registered participants online and arranged for medical teams. Two weeks before the event, route planning was finalised after negotiations with the traffic authority. On the day before the race, volunteers set up water stations and placed route markers. On race day, runners gathered at 6 a.m. The race began at 7 a.m. and ended five hours later. Immediately after the race, the committee hosted an award ceremony before the clean-up crew worked through the evening.\n\nWhich event happened LAST according to the passage?
Question 3 of 5HOTS
Read the passage and answer the question.

Passage: "Daniel handed his project folder to Mr Tan, who passed it to the school principal. The principal flipped through the pages carefully before placing it on the wooden table beside her. A few minutes later, when the bell rang for recess, Daniel noticed that it was still there, untouched. He felt a sudden wave of worry rise in his chest."

In the sentence "Daniel noticed that it was still there, untouched", what does the word "it" most likely refer to?
Question 4 of 5Advanced
Read the passage and answer the question.

Passage: "Despite warnings from environmentalists, the coastal resort was built on a stretch of beach that served as a nesting ground for sea turtles. Within two years of opening, the number of turtle nests on that beach dropped by 80%. Environmentalists argued that artificial lighting confused the turtles during nesting season. The resort management installed red lights instead of white ones and reduced lighting after 10pm. The following year, turtle nesting numbers partially recovered."

Question: What can be inferred about the relationship between artificial lighting and sea turtles?
Question 5 of 5Advanced
Read the passage and answer the question.\n\nThe town council proposed building a sports complex near the reservoir. The residents were divided. Some welcomed it as a much-needed facility for the growing population. Others feared that it would disrupt the natural habitat around the reservoir and affect water quality. After months of consultation, the council agreed to commission an environmental impact study before making a final decision.\n\nIn the sentence "Others feared that it would disrupt the natural habitat around the reservoir", what does the word "it" refer to?