ENG101

English Comprehension
Important mcqs

Lec 1 - Reading and Dictionary

1. What is reading comprehension?

a) The ability to recognize and pronounce words accurately
b) The knowledge of words and their meanings
c) The process of extracting meaning from written language
d) The ability to draw conclusions based on the evidence presented in a text

Answer: c) The process of extracting meaning from written language

2. Why is a dictionary useful for English comprehension?

a) It provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage examples of words
b) It improves critical thinking skills
c) It broadens knowledge and creativity
d) It aids in effective communication and career advancement

Answer: a) It provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage examples of words

3. What is the purpose of using a dictionary?

a) To memorize words and their meanings
b) To improve vocabulary skills
c) To aid in the comprehension of English texts
d) To read faster

Answer: c) To aid in the comprehension of English texts

4. Which skills are required for reading comprehension?

a) Decoding, vocabulary, and inference
b) Writing, speaking, and listening
c) Memorizing, summarizing, and analyzing
d) None of the above

Answer: a) Decoding, vocabulary, and inference

5. How can a reader understand a word in context?

a) By memorizing the definition of the word
b) By looking for the context in which the word is used in the text
c) By guessing the meaning of the word
d) None of the above
 Answer: b) By looking for the context in which the word is used in the text

6. How can using a dictionary improve vocabulary skills?

a) By providing definitions and usage examples of words
b) By guessing the meaning of unfamiliar words
c) By summarizing the text
d) None of the above

Answer: a) By providing definitions and usage examples of words

7. What are some tips for using a dictionary effectively?

a) Choosing the right dictionary, looking up unfamiliar words, understanding the word in context,
using the word in sentences, and reviewing the words regularly
b) Memorizing the entire dictionary
c) Only looking up words that are completely unfamiliar
d) None of the above

Answer: a) Choosing the right dictionary, looking up unfamiliar words, understanding the
word in context, using the word in sentences, and reviewing the words regularly

8. What is the benefit of improving reading comprehension skills?

a) Broadening knowledge
b) Improving critical thinking
c) Enhancing creativity
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

9. Which type of dictionary is appropriate for English learners?

a) Monolingual dictionaries
b) Bilingual dictionaries
c) Learner's dictionaries
d) Both b) and c)

Answer: d) Both b) and c)

10. What should a reader do after looking up an unfamiliar word in the dictionary?
a) Memorize the definition of the word
b) Use the word in a sentence
c) Review the word regularly
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

 Lec 2 - Pronunciation

1. What is pronunciation? a. The way we read words in a book b. The way we articulate the sounds of
words in spoken language c. The way we spell words in writing d. The way we understand the meaning of
words

Answer: b. The way we articulate the sounds of words in spoken language.

2. What is the primary reason why pronunciation is important? a. It can impact our ability to
communicate effectively b. It determines the meaning of words c. It affects our ability to read and write d.
It helps us to remember vocabulary

Answer: a. It can impact our ability to communicate effectively.

3. Can incorrect pronunciation lead to confusion and misunderstandings? a. Yes b. No

Answer: a. Yes.

4. What is the best way to improve the pronunciation? a. Read more books b. Watch more movies c.
Listen carefully to native speakers and practice regularly d. Memorize grammar rules

Answer: c. Listen carefully to native speakers and practice regularly.

5. Why is muscle memory important for pronunciation? a. It helps us to develop the physical ability to
articulate sounds accurately and consistently b. It helps us to remember vocabulary c. It helps us to
understand the meaning of words d. It helps us to read faster

Answer: a. It helps us to develop the physical ability to articulate sounds accurately and consistently.

6. Which English sounds are not present in other languages? a. The th sound in "the" and the r sound in
"red" b. The s sound in "snake" and the p sound in "pill" c. The b sound in "blue" and the d sound in
"dog" d. The m sound in "moon" and the n sound in "no"

Answer: a. The th sound in "the" and the r sound in "red".

7. Can pronunciation impact how we are perceived by others? a. Yes b. No

Answer: a. Yes.

8. What is the best way to mimic the intonation, stress, and rhythm of native speakers? a. Reading
books b. Watching TV shows c. Listening to music d. Practicing with a native speaker or language
teacher

Answer: d. Practicing with a native speaker or language teacher.

9. Is improving pronunciation something that can be achieved overnight? a. Yes b. No

Answer: b. No.

10. Can pronunciation be improved even if English is not a person's first language? a. Yes b. No

Answer: a. Yes.
Lec 3 - Reading for Main Idea

1. What is the main idea of a text?

a) A supporting argument for the topic
b) The most important point that the author is trying to convey
c) A description of the setting or characters
d) A summary of the entire text

Answer: b) The most important point that the author is trying to convey

2. What is the purpose of identifying the main idea of a text?

a) To stay focused on the important information
b) To avoid getting lost in the details
c) To understand the central message or thesis of the text
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

3. Where is the topic sentence usually located?

a) At the end of paragraph
b) In the middle of paragraph
c) At the beginning of a paragraph
d) None of the above

Answer: c) At the beginning of a paragraph

4. What can repeat ideas in a text indicate?

a) The main idea of the text
b) An irrelevant detail
c) A mistake by the author
d) None of the above

Answer: a) The main idea of the text

5. Which of the following can help identify the main idea of a text?
a) Analyzing the tone of the text
b) Looking for the thesis statement
c) Identifying repeated ideas
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

6. In what part of a text is the main idea usually found?

a) In the introduction
b) In the conclusion
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Both a and b

 7. What is the purpose of reading critically after identifying the main idea?
a) To question the author's arguments and evidence
b) To consider the context of the text
c) To identify any biases the author may have
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

8. What is the purpose of previewing a text before reading?

a) To get a sense of what the text is about
b) To identify the main idea
c) To summarize the text
d) None of the above

Answer: a) To get a sense of what the text is about

9. What is the benefit of active reading?

a) It helps you stay focused on the important information
b) It helps you retain information more effectively
c) It helps you engage with the text
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

10. Which of the following is a strategy for identifying the main idea of a text?
a) Analyzing the author's tone
b) Looking for the topic sentence
c) Identifying repeated ideas
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Lec 5 - Reading: References

1. What is a reference in a text?

a. The main idea of a text
b. A source of information that an author cites in a text
c. A footnote or endnote
d. None of the above

Answer: b

2. Why are references important in English comprehension?

a. They provide additional information
b. They help evaluate the credibility of the information presented
c. They enhance understanding of a text
d. All of the above

Answer: d

3. Where can references be found in a text?

a. In the main body of the text
b. In the conclusion of the text
c. In the abstract of the text
d. In footnotes, endnotes, and bibliographies

Answer: d

4. What is the purpose of a bibliography?

a. To give credit to a source
b. To provide additional information
c. To evaluate the credibility of a source
d. To list sources used in a text

Answer: d

5. What are footnotes and endnotes used for in a text?

a. To provide additional information
b. To clarify a point
c. To give credit to a source
d. All of the above

Answer: d

6. What citation style is commonly used in social sciences?

a. APA
b. MLA
c. Chicago
d. Harvard

Answer: a
 7. Why is it important to pay attention to the citation style used in a text?
a. It affects the formatting of the references
b. It affects the readability of the text
c. It affects the length of the text
d. None of the above

Answer: a

8. What factors should readers consider when evaluating the credibility of a source?
a. Author's credentials
b. Publication date
c. Source of the information
d. All of the above

Answer: d

9. What is the purpose of evaluating the credibility of sources used in a text?

a. To determine if the author used reliable sources
b. To evaluate the accuracy of the information presented
c. To make informed decisions about the information presented
d. All of the above

Answer: d

10. What is the difference between a bibliography and a reference list?

a. A bibliography includes sources that were not directly cited in the text
b. A reference list includes sources that were directly cited in the text
c. There is no difference between a bibliography and a reference list
d. A bibliography is only used in academic writing

Answer: a
Lec 6 - Reading Skills

1. What is the main purpose of identifying the main idea of a text?

a) To understand the purpose of the text
b) To identify the author's tone
c) To make inferences
d) None of the above

Answer: a) To understand the purpose of the text

2. What are inferences?

a) Facts presented in the text
b) Ideas presented in the text
c) Educated guesses based on the information presented in the text
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Educated guesses based on the information presented in the text

3. What is the tone of a text?

a) The central message or theme of the text
b) The author's attitude towards the subject matter
c) The way that the information is organized in the text
d) None of the above

Answer: b) The author's attitude toward the subject matter

4. Why is it important to identify the structure of a text?

a) To identify the author's tone
b) To make inferences
c) To understand the relationships between ideas
d) None of the above

Answer: c) To understand the relationships between ideas

5. What is the purpose of understanding the audience of a text?

a) To determine the reason why the text was written
b) To determine the appropriate level of language and tone to use when communicating about
the text
c) To make inferences
d) None of the above

Answer: b) To determine the appropriate level of language and tone to use when
communicating about the text

6. What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

a) To reinforce understanding of the main idea
b) To remember the key points of the text
c) To identify the author's tone
d) None of the above
 Answer: a) To reinforce understanding of the main idea

7. What are repeated themes or ideas?

a) Ideas that are presented once in the text
b) Ideas that are presented multiple times in the text
c) Inferences made by the reader
d) None of the above

Answer: b) Ideas that are presented multiple times in the text

8. What is the purpose of making inferences?

a) To understand the text beyond the literal meaning of the words
b) To identify the author's tone
c) To understand the relationships between ideas
d) None of the above

Answer: a) To understand the text beyond the literal meaning of the words

9. What is the structure of a text?

a) The way that the information is organized in the text
b) The central message or theme of the text
c) The author's attitude towards the subject matter
d) None of the above

Answer: a) The way that the information is organized in the text

10. What is the purpose of understanding the purpose of a text?

a) To determine the appropriate level of language and tone to use when communicating about
the text
b) To identify the author's tone
c) To make inferences
d) None of the above

Answer: a) To determine the appropriate level of language and tone to use when
communicating about the text
Lec 7 - Reading and Vocabulary

1. Which word best describes someone who is always happy?

a. melancholy
b. exuberant
c. somber
d. despondent

Solution: b. exuberant

2. Which of the following is a synonym for the word "abundant"?

a. scarce
b. limited
c. plentiful
d. meager

Solution: c. plentiful

3. Which of the following is an antonym for the word "optimistic"?

a. pessimistic
b. hopeful
c. positive
d. cheerful

Solution: a. pessimistic

4. What is the main idea of a paragraph?

a. The details that support the topic sentence
b. The first sentence of paragraph
c. The last sentence of paragraph
d. The most important point that the paragraph is trying to make

Solution: d. The most important point that the paragraph is trying to make

5. What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

a. A simile uses "like" or "as," while a metaphor does not.
b. A simile is a comparison between two unlike things, while a metaphor is a figure of speech
that describes something as if it were something else.
c. A simile is a type of metaphor.
d. A metaphor uses "like" or "as," while a simile does not.

Solution: a. A simile uses "like" or "as," while a metaphor does not.

6. What is the definition of the word "concur"?

a. to disagree
b. to apologize
c. to agree
d. to understand

Solution: c. to agree
 7. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
a. a newspaper article about a historical event
b. a letter written by someone who lived during a historical event
c. a textbook that discusses a historical event
d. a biography of someone who lived during a historical event

Solution: b. a letter written by someone who lived during a historical event

8. Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

a. a character says they have a bad feeling about something that is going to happen later
b. the author describes the setting in great detail
c. a character thinks about their past experiences
d. a character has a conversation with someone else

Solution: a. a character says they have a bad feeling about something that is going to
happen later

9. What is the definition of the word "jubilant"?

a. sad
b. angry
c. joyful
d. disappointed

Solution: c. joyful

10. Which of the following is an example of an adverb?

a. quickly
b. happy
c. car
d. run

Solution: a. quickly
Lec 8 - Word Formation- Prefixes

1. What does the prefix "un-" mean?

a) again
b) before
c) not
d) two
Solution: c) not

2. What does the prefix "re-" indicate?

a) before
b) not
c) again
d) after
Solution: c) again

3. What does the prefix "pre-" mean?

a) before
b) not
c) two
d) after
Solution: a) before

4. What does the prefix "post-" indicate?

a) before
b) not
c) again
d) after
Solution: d) after

5. What does the prefix "bi-" mean?

a) again
b) not
c) two
d) after
Solution: c) two

6. What does the prefix "ex-" indicate?

a) again
b) not
c) two
 d) former
Solution: d) former

7. What does the prefix "mis-" mean?

a) not
b) after
c) two
d) wrong
Solution: d) wrong

8. What does the prefix "dis-" mean?

a) not
b) after
c) two
d) opposite
Solution: d) opposite

9. What does the prefix "co-" mean?

a) before
b) together
c) two
d) after
Solution: b) together

10. What does the prefix "super-" indicate?

a) before
b) not
c) above
d) opposite
Solution: c) above
Lec 9 - Reading: Description, Locating Information

1. What is the purpose of using descriptive elements in a text?

A. To confuse the reader
B. To provide a clear understanding of the subject matter
C. To make the text more difficult to read
D. To decrease comprehension

Answer: B. To provide a clear understanding of the subject matter

2. What is scanning?
A. A technique to read a text slowly
B. A technique to quickly locate specific information in a text
C. A technique to memorize the text
D. A technique to summarize the text

Answer: B. A technique to quickly locate specific information in a text

3. Which of the following is a sensory detail used in descriptions?

A. Time
B. Size
C. Sound
D. Shape

Answer: C. Sound

4. What is the purpose of active reading?

A. To quickly skim a text
B. To read without paying attention to the details
C. To engage with the text and increase comprehension
D. To avoid reading the text

Answer: C. To engage with the text and increase comprehension

5. What is the difference between skimming and scanning a text?

A. Skimming is reading slowly, and scanning is reading quickly
B. Skimming is reading quickly, and scanning is reading slowly
C. Skimming is getting a general idea, and scanning is locating specific information
D. Skimming is locating specific information, and scanning is getting a general idea

Answer: C. Skimming is getting a general idea, and scanning is locating specific

information

6. What are some common keywords used when scanning a text for specific information?
A. Names, dates, and numbers
B. Sentences, paragraphs, and chapters
C. Titles, authors, and publishers
D. Colors, fonts, and sizes

Answer: A. Names, dates, and numbers

 7. What is the purpose of summarizing a text?
A. To make the text longer
B. To confuse the reader
C. To avoid reading the text
D. To condense the information and increase comprehension

Answer: D. To condense the information and increase comprehension

8. Why is effective reading comprehension important in today's digital age?

A. There is less information available online
B. Reading comprehension is not important in today's digital age
C. There is too much information available online
D. Effective reading comprehension is only important for academics

Answer: C. There is too much information available online

9. What is the purpose of note-taking?

A. To write down everything in the text
B. To avoid reading the text
C. To condense the information and increase comprehension
D. To copy the text word-for-word

Answer: C. To condense the information and increase comprehension

10. Which of the following is not a sensory detail used in descriptions?

A. Taste
B. Smell
C. Temperature
D. Title

Answer: D. Title
Lec 10 - Reading: Word Forms

1. Which of the following is an example of a prefix?

a. -ness
b. -able
c. un-
d. -ing

Answer: c. un-

2. Which of the following is an example of a suffix?

a. dis-
b. -ful
c. pre-
d. in-

Answer: b. -ful

3. Which of the following is a common suffix used to create adjectives?

a. -able
b. -ment
c. -ic
d. -y

Answer: c. -ic

4. Changing the spelling of the root word can create differently ___________.
a. synonyms
b. homophones
c. word forms
d. antonyms

Answer: c. word forms

5. Context clues are used to help understand the ____________ of a word.

a. spelling
b. pronunciation
c. definition
d. origin

Answer: c. definition

6. Which strategy can be used to improve understanding of word forms?

a. Avoid reading texts with unfamiliar words
b. Ignoring prefixes and suffixes in words
c. Practicing identifying and understanding word forms
d. Focusing only on the root word of a word

Answer: c. Practicing identifying and understanding word forms

 7. Which of the following is a prefix that can mean "not" or "opposite of"?
a. dis-
b. in-
c. un-
d. pre-

Answer: b. in-

8. Which of the following is a suffix that can indicate a noun?

a. -ic
b. -ing
c. -ness
d. -ful

Answer: c. -ness

9. Which of the following is a prefix that can mean "before"?

a. dis-
b. pre-
c. un-
d. in-

Answer: b. pre-

10. Understanding word forms can help improve communication skills by ___________.
a. expanding vocabulary
b. limiting language use
c. avoiding prefixes and suffixes
d. using only root words

Answer: a. expanding vocabulary

Lec 11 - Reading: Understanding Reading

1. What are the three stages of the reading process?

a) Pre-reading, reading, and post-reading
b) Previewing, skimming, and scanning
c) Decoding, comprehension, and interpretation
d) None of the above

Answer: a) Pre-reading, reading, and post-reading

2. What is the purpose of activating prior knowledge during the pre-reading stage?
a) To connect new information with existing knowledge or experiences
b) To make predictions about the text
c) To understand the author's perspective
d) None of the above

Answer: a) To connect new information with existing knowledge or experiences

3. What is the purpose of making predictions during reading?

a) To understand the author's perspective
b) To anticipate the information that will be presented
c) To evaluate the reliability of the information
d) None of the above

Answer: b) To anticipate the information that will be presented

4. How can readers improve their vocabulary?

a) By reading regularly
b) By studying word roots and affixes
c) By using context clues to understand unfamiliar words
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

5. Why is post-reading reflection important?

a) To evaluate the author's perspective
b) To consider the implications of the information presented
c) To make connections between the text and other ideas or experiences
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

6. What is the difference between decoding and comprehending text?

a) Decoding involves understanding the meaning of the words while comprehending involves
recognizing and pronouncing them.
b) Decoding involves recognizing and pronouncing words while comprehending involves
understanding the meaning of the words and the relationships between them.
c) Decoding and comprehending are the same things.
d) None of the above.
 Answer: b) Decoding involves recognizing and pronouncing words while comprehending
involves understanding the meaning of the words and the relationships between them.

7. Why is reading considered a fundamental skill?

a) It is essential for success in academic and professional settings
b) It helps individuals communicate effectively
c) It promotes critical thinking and problem-solving
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

8. What is the purpose of skimming a text?

a) To thoroughly read and understand all the information
b) To locate specific information quickly
c) To understand the author's perspective
d) None of the above

Answer: b) To locate specific information quickly

9. What are some strategies that readers can use to improve reading comprehension?
a) Activating prior knowledge
b) Making predictions
c) Asking questions
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

10. What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

a) To understand the author's perspective
b) To evaluate the reliability of the information
c) To briefly and accurately convey the main ideas of the text
d) None of the above

Answer: c) To briefly and accurately convey the main ideas of the text
Lec 12 - Reading: Making Inferences

1. What are inferences?

A. Educated guesses
B. Conclusions based on evidence or clues
C. Random guesses
D. Both A and C

Solution: B. Conclusions based on evidence or clues.

2. Why are inferences important in reading comprehension?

A. They allow readers to understand the deeper meaning of a text
B. They make reading more fun
C. They help readers memorize the text better
D. Both B and C

Solution: A. They allow readers to understand the deeper meaning of a text.

3. What is descriptive language?

A. Language used to create comparisons between two things
B. Language is used to create a picture in the reader's mind and evoke emotions
C. Language used to describe the setting of a story
D. Both A and C

Solution: B. Language is used to create a picture in the reader's mind and evoke emotions.

4. What is figurative language?

A. Language used to create comparisons between two things
B. Language used to describe the setting of a story
C. Language used to describe the actions of characters
D. Both B and C

Solution: A. Language used to create comparisons between two things.

5. What is a dialogue in a text?

A. The description of the setting of a story
B. The actions of the characters in a story
C. The spoken or written communication between two or more characters in a text
D. Both A and B

Solution: C. The spoken or written communication between two or more characters in a text.

6. How can readers use descriptive language to make inferences?

A. By using their prior knowledge and context clues
B. By using the organization of the text
C. By memorizing the descriptive language
D. Both B and C

Solution: A. By using their prior knowledge and context clues.

 7. What is the structure of a text?
A. The language used by the author
B. The way in which the author has organized the information in the text
C. The setting of the story
D. Both A and C

Solution: B. The way in which the author has organized the information in the text.

8. How can readers use the structure of a text to make inferences?

A. By using the organization of the text to infer the author's intended message
B. By memorizing the structure of the text
C. By using their prior knowledge and context clues
D. Both A and C

Solution: A. By using the organization of the text to infer the author's intended message.

9. What is the difference between inferences and guesses?

A. Inferences are based on logical reasoning and evidence, while guesses are random
B. Inferences are based on intuition, while guesses are based on logic
C. Inferences and guesses are the same things
D. None of the above

Solution: A. Inferences are based on logical reasoning and evidence, while guesses are
random.

10. What is the main purpose of making inferences in reading comprehension?

A. To understand the deeper meaning of a text
B. To make the text more interesting
C. To memorize the text better
D. Both B and C

Solution: A. To understand the deeper meaning of a text.

Lec 13 - Reading: Assessing the Text

1. What is the first step in assessing a text?

A. Analyzing the structure
B. Understanding the audience
C. Determining the author's purpose
D. Evaluating the effectiveness

Answer: C

2. What does analyzing the structure of the text involve?

A. Understanding the author's purpose
B. Looking at the organization of the text
C. Evaluating the evidence presented
D. Considering the audience

Answer: B

3. Why is it important to evaluate the evidence presented in the text?

A. To determine the author's purpose
B. To understand the organization of the text
C. To evaluate the credibility and reliability of the information
D. To consider the audience

Answer: C

4. What is the importance of considering the audience for whom the text was written?
A. To evaluate the effectiveness of the text
B. To understand the author's purpose
C. To analyze the structure of the text
D. To determine the credibility of the evidence

Answer: B

5. What does evaluating the effectiveness of a text involve?

A. Considering if the author achieved their intended purpose
B. Analyzing the structure of the text
C. Evaluating the credibility of the evidence presented
D. Considering the audience

Answer: A

6. Why is assessing a text an important part of reading comprehension?

A. It allows us to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning, purpose, and effectiveness of the
text
B. It helps us identify biases and assumptions in the text
C. It helps us evaluate the credibility of the author
D. It allows us to skim the text for important information

Answer: A
 7. What are some techniques that authors may use to persuade their audience?
A. Emotional appeals and logical arguments
B. Anecdotes and statistics
C. Metaphors and similes
D. All of the above

Answer: A

8. How can biases or assumptions affect the author's arguments or conclusions?

A. They can influence the author's perspective and the evidence presented
B. They can improve the credibility of the author
C. They can help the author achieve their intended purpose
D. They have no effect on the author's arguments or conclusions

Answer: A

9. What is the purpose of evaluating the organization of a text?

A. To understand the author's purpose
B. To evaluate the effectiveness of the text
C. To evaluate the credibility of the evidence presented
D. To better understand the flow and structure of the text

Answer: D

10. How can assessing texts help us become more critical readers and consumers of
information?
A. By learning to evaluate the credibility and reliability of information sources
B. By learning to skim texts for important information
C. By learning to analyze the structure of a text
D. By learning to consider the author's biases and assumptions

Answer: A
Lec 15 - Evaluating Texts: Interpreting Visual Data

1. What is the first step in evaluating visual data?

A. Analyzing the data
B. Identifying the type of graph or chart being used
C. Looking for patterns in the data
D. Drawing conclusions from the data

Answer: B. Identifying the type of graph or chart being used

2. What is the potential drawback of using different scales for different data sets on a
graph?
A. It can make the data appear more dramatic than it really is
B. It can make the data appear less important than it really is
C. It can make the graph easier to read
D. It has no effect on how the data is interpreted

Answer: A. It can make the data appear more dramatic than it really is

3. What is a common type of graph used to show the relationship between two variables?
A. Bar graph
B. Line graph
C. Scatterplot
D. Pie chart

Answer: C. Scatterplot

4. Why is it important to consider the source of the data when interpreting visual data?
A. The source of the data can influence how it is presented
B. The source of the data can provide important context for the interpretation
C. The source of the data can be biased or have a conflict of interest
D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

5. What is an example of a potential bias in visual data presentation?

A. Omitting important data
B. Labeling axes in a misleading way
C. Using a scale that exaggerates differences between data sets
D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

6. What is a common type of graph used to show the distribution of data?

A. Bar graph
B. Line graph
C. Histogram
D. Pie chart

Answer: C. Histogram
 7. What is an example of a situation in which visual data can be misleading?
A. When data is presented without proper context
B. When a graph is too cluttered with information
C. When data is presented in a straightforward manner
D. When a graph is too simple

Answer: A. When data is presented without proper context

8. What is a common type of graph used to show the composition of a whole?

A. Bar graph
B. Line graph
C. Scatterplot
D. Pie chart

Answer: D. Pie chart

9. Why is it essential to be a critical consumer of information when evaluating visual data?

A. To avoid being misled or making decisions based on inaccurate or biased information
B. To make the data easier to read
C. To find patterns in the data
D. To draw conclusions from the data

Answer: A. To avoid being misled or making decisions based on inaccurate or biased

information

10. What is a potential drawback of using a pie chart to show data?

A. It can make differences between data sets appear more dramatic than they really are
B. It can be difficult to compare the size of the slices accurately
C. It can be difficult to label the different sections of the chart
D. It has no potential drawbacks

Answer: B. It can be difficult to compare the size of the slices accurately

Lec 16 - Reading: Evaluating Texts

1. What is the purpose of evaluating texts?

a) To memorize information
b) To assess the quality and reliability of the information
c) To criticize the author
d) To summarize the text

Answer: b) To assess the quality and reliability of the information

2. What is the first step in evaluating a text?

a) Reading the text quickly
b) Determining the purpose of the text
c) Analyzing the vocabulary used in the text
d) Identifying the main characters in the text

Answer: b) Determining the purpose of the text

3. What is the difference between a text that is meant to inform and a text that is meant to
persuade?
a) A text that is meant to inform presents opinions, while a text that is meant to persuade
presents facts
b) A text that is meant to persuade presents information objectively, while a text that is meant to
information may be more biased
c) A text that is meant to inform presents information objectively, while a text that is meant to
persuade may be more biased
d) There is no difference between a text that is meant to inform and a text that is meant to
persuade

Answer: c) A text that is meant to inform presents information objectively, while a text that
is meant to persuade may be more biased

4. What should you do if you are unsure about the accuracy of the information presented in
a text?
a) Ignore the information
b) Believe the information
c) Conduct further research to verify the information
d) Share the information with others

Answer: c) Conduct further research to verify the information

5. Why is it important to consider the intended audience of a text when evaluating it?
a) To determine if the text is too difficult to understand
b) To understand the purpose of the text
c) To assess the credibility of the author
d) To better understand the information presented in the text

Answer: d) To better understand the information presented in the text

 6. What is the role of evidence or sources when evaluating the accuracy of a text?
a) To make the text more interesting
b) To support the claims made in the text
c) To provide an alternative perspective
d) To make the text more biased

Answer: b) To support the claims made in the text

7. How can a biased tone affect the reliability of a text?

a) It can make the text more objective
b) It can make the text more credible
c) It can indicate that the information presented may not be objective or reliable
d) It can indicate that the information presented is always accurate

Answer: c) It can indicate that the information presented may not be objective or reliable

8. Why is it important to assess the accuracy of the information presented in a text?

a) To make the text more interesting
b) To avoid making decisions based on incorrect or unreliable information
c) To memorize information more easily
d) To make the text more persuasive

Answer: b) To avoid making decisions based on incorrect or unreliable information

9. How can the skill of evaluating texts benefit you in daily life?
a) By making you more critical and discerning consumers of information
b) By making you more forgetful
c) By making you more emotional
d) By making you more biased

Answer: a) By making you more critical and discerning consumers of information

10. Which of the following should you consider when evaluating a text?
a) The author's personal beliefs
b) The intended audience of the text
c) The design of the book
d) The price of the book

Answer: b) The intended audience of the text

Lec 17 - Reading: Cloze for Comprehension

1. What is a cloze exercise?

a. An exercise that involves reading comprehension through images
b. An exercise that involves filling in missing words in a text
c. An exercise that involves matching words with their definitions
d. An exercise that involves summarizing a text

Answer: b. An exercise that involves filling in missing words in a text

2. What is the purpose of using cloze exercises in reading comprehension?

a. To make students memorize the text word-for-word
b. To help students develop their vocabulary skills
c. To make the text more difficult to understand
d. To develop students’ understanding of context clues and improve overall comprehension of
the text

Answer: d. To develop students’ understanding of context clues and improve overall

comprehension of the text

3. What should teachers consider when selecting the missing words for a cloze exercise?
a. Choosing words that are easy for students to fill in
b. Choosing words that are unrelated to the text’s meaning
c. Choosing words that are essential to the text’s meaning
d. Choosing words that are not important to the text’s meaning

Answer: c. Choosing words that are essential to the text’s meaning

4. How can cloze exercises be used as a formative assessment tool?

a. By analyzing the words that students struggle with to gain insight into areas where they may
need extra support or instruction
b. By counting how many words students fill in correctly
c. By using the exercise as a final exam
d. By asking students to summarize the text

Answer: a. By analyzing the words that students struggle with to gain insight into areas
where they may need extra support or instruction

5. What is the benefit of varying the types of cloze exercises used?

a. It makes the exercise easier for students
b. It helps keep the exercise engaging and challenging for students
c. It confuses students and makes them less likely to learn
d. It makes the exercise take longer to complete

Answer: b. It helps keep the exercise engaging and challenging for students

6. What skill can students develop through cloze exercises?

a. Vocabulary skills
b. Writing skills
c. Listening skills
 d. Speaking skills

Answer: a. Vocabulary skills

7. What should teachers avoid when selecting missing words for a cloze exercise?
a. Selecting words that are unrelated to the text’s meaning
b. Selecting words that are too challenging for students to fill in
c. Selecting words that are essential to the text’s meaning
d. Selecting words that are easy for students to fill in

Answer: d. Selecting words that are easy for students to fill in

8. How can cloze exercises improve overall comprehension of the text?

a. By engaging students in a task that requires them to fill in the blanks with the missing words
b. By summarizing the text for students
c. By providing the missing words for students
d. By asking students to read the text out loud

Answer: a. By engaging students in a task that requires them to fill in the blanks with the
missing words

9. What is the purpose of using context clues in a cloze exercise?

a. To make the exercise more difficult
b. To reinforce the main ideas and concepts of the text
c. To make students memorize the text word-for-word
d. To confuse students

Answer: b. To reinforce the main ideas and concepts of the text

10. What is the main goal of a cloze exercise in reading comprehension?

a. To help students develop their writing skills
b. To make the text more difficult to understand
c. To improve students’ overall comprehension of the text
d. To test students
Lec 18 - Skimming and Scanning

1. What is skimming?
a) A technique to read a text quickly to get a general idea of its content.
b) A technique to locate specific information within a text quickly.
c) A technique to read a text word by word.
Answer: a) A technique to read a text quickly to get a general idea of its content.

2. What is scanning?
a) A technique to read a text quickly to get a general idea of its content.
b) A technique to locate specific information within a text quickly.
c) A technique to read a text word by word.
Answer: b) A technique to locate specific information within a text quickly.

3. What types of texts are best suited for skimming and scanning?
a) Texts that have no headings, subheadings, or other organizational features.
b) Texts that have clear headings, subheadings, and other organizational features.
c) Texts that are very short.
Answer: b) Texts that have clear headings, subheadings, and other organizational
features.

4. When should you use skimming?

a) When you need to find specific information in a text quickly.
b) When you need to quickly determine if a text is relevant to your needs.
c) When you need to read a text word by word.
Answer: b) When you need to quickly determine if a text is relevant to your needs.

5. When should you use scanning?

a) When you need to find specific information in a text quickly.
b) When you need to quickly determine if a text is relevant to your needs.
c) When you need to read a text word by word.
Answer: a) When you need to find specific information in a text quickly.

6. What is the key to successful skimming and scanning?

a) Being focused and having a specific purpose in mind.
b) Reading every word of the text.
c) Ignoring relevant information.
Answer: a) Being focused and having a specific purpose in mind.
 7. What is the importance of ignoring irrelevant information when using skimming and
scanning?
a) To avoid missing important information.
b) To filter out information that is not relevant to your needs.
c) To read the entire text.
Answer: b) To filter out information that is not relevant to your needs.

8. What other reading techniques can be used to improve comprehension?

a) Previewing, active reading, and summarizing.
b) Skimming and scanning only.
c) Reading the entire text word by word.
Answer: a) Previewing, active reading, and summarizing.

9. What is previewing?
a) A technique to read a text quickly to get a general idea of its content.
b) A technique to locate specific information within a text quickly.
c) Reading the entire text word by word.
Answer: a) A technique to read a text quickly to get a general idea of its content.

10. What is summarizing?

a) A technique to read a text quickly to get a general idea of its content.
b) A technique to locate specific information within a text quickly.
c) A technique that involves summarizing the main ideas of a text in your own words to improve
understanding and retention of information.
Answer: c) A technique that involves summarizing the main ideas of a text in your own
words to improve understanding and retention of information.
Lec 19 - Scanning and Language Functions

1. What is scanning in English comprehension?

A. A reading technique that involves searching a text for specific information or details.
B. A technique for memorizing vocabulary words.
C. A strategy for improving writing skills.
D. None of the above.
Answer: A

2. What is the purpose of scanning in English comprehension?

A. To fully understand the text.
B. To quickly locate specific information or details.
C. To memorize new vocabulary words.
D. To improve writing skills.
Answer: B

3. What should readers focus on when using scanning as a reading technique?

A. Key words or phrases related to the information they are searching for.
B. The author's writing style.
C. The text's main ideas and structure.
D. None of the above.
Answer: A

4. Can scanning be used on its own when reading a text?

A. Yes, it is the only reading technique needed.
B. No, it should be used in combination with other reading strategies.
C. It depends on the reader's preference.
D. None of the above.
Answer: B

5. What is skimming and how is it related to scanning?

A. Skimming involves quickly reading a text to get a general idea of the content and can be
used before scanning to give the reader a sense of the text's main ideas and structure.
B. Skimming and scanning are the same reading technique.
C. Skimming involves reading a text word-for-word.
D. None of the above.
Answer: A

6. When should careful reading be used instead of scanning?

A. When the reader needs to fully understand the text.
B. When the reader needs to quickly locate specific information or details.
 C. When the reader is reading for pleasure.
D. None of the above.
Answer: A

7. What are some examples of where scanning can be useful?

A. When reading textbooks, articles, or reports.
B. When listening to lectures or presentations.
C. Both A and B.
D. None of the above.
Answer: C

8. Can scanning be used in speaking?

A. Yes, it can be used to quickly recall information or vocabulary during a conversation or
presentation.
B. No, scanning is only used in reading and listening.
C. It depends on the speaker's preference.
D. None of the above.
Answer: A

9. How can scan help English language learners become more efficient readers and
communicators?
A. By quickly locating and retrieving information, saving them time and improving their
comprehension.
B. By improving their writing skills.
C. By memorizing new vocabulary words.
D. None of the above.
Answer: A

10. What is the difference between scanning and careful reading?

A. Scanning involves searching for specific information or details, while careful reading involves
fully understanding the text.
B. Scanning and careful reading are the same reading technique.
C. Careful reading involves quickly reading a text to get a general idea of the content.
D. None of the above.
Answer: A
Lec 20 - Classifying, Cause and Effect Relationship

1. What is classifying in reading comprehension?

A) Identifying the author's purpose
B) Organizing information into categories based on shared characteristics
C) Identifying the main idea of the text
D) Summarizing the text

Answer: B) Organizing information into categories based on shared characteristics

2. Why is understanding cause and effect relationships important in reading

comprehension?
A) It helps us to identify the author's point of view
B) It helps us to make predictions about future events
C) It helps us to identify the tone of the text
D) It helps us to identify the structure of the text

Answer: B) It helps us to make predictions about future events

3. What are some examples of graphic organizers that can be used for classifying
information?
A) Diagrams, tables, and bar graphs
B) Tables, Venn diagrams, and timelines
C) Pie charts, maps, and timelines
D) Charts, mind maps, and line graphs

Answer: B) Tables, Venn diagrams, and timelines

4. How can we identify cause-and-effect relationships in a text?

A) By looking for signal words such as "because" or "since"
B) By identifying the author's tone
C) By identifying the main idea of the text
D) By summarizing the text

Answer: A) By looking for signal words such as "because" or "since"

5. What is the purpose of classifying information in reading comprehension?

A) To identify the author's purpose
B) To organize information into meaningful groups
C) To identify the main idea of the text
D) To summarize the text

Answer: B) To organize information into meaningful groups

6. What is the purpose of identifying cause-and-effect relationships in reading

comprehension?
A) To identify the author's tone
B) To make predictions about future events
C) To identify the structure of the text
D) To identify the author's point of view
 Answer: B) To make predictions about future events

7. How can understanding cause-and-effect relationships improve reading comprehension?

A) By helping readers to identify the main idea of the text
B) By helping readers to organize information into meaningful groups
C) By helping readers to make predictions about future events
D) By helping readers to summarize the text

Answer: C) By helping readers to make predictions about future events

8. What are some real-world examples of cause-and-effect relationships?

A) The connection between smoking and lung cancer
B) The connection between the author's tone and the main idea of the text
C) The connection between the author's point of view and the structure of the text
D) The connection between the author's purpose and the reader's interpretation of the text

Answer: A) The connection between smoking and lung cancer

9. What is the purpose of using graphic organizers in classifying information?

A) To visually represent the information
B) To summarize the text
C) To identify the author's tone
D) To identify the structure of the text

Answer: A) To visually represent the information

10. How can identifying cause-and-effect relationships help us to understand the world
around us?
A) By helping us to identify the author's tone
B) By helping us to make predictions about future events
C) By helping us to identify the main idea of the text
D) By helping us to summarize the text

Answer: B) By helping us to make predictions about future events

Lec 21 - Reading: Presenting Information Graphically

1. Which of the following is a common type of visual aid used to present information
graphically?
a. Text document
b. Spreadsheet
c. Flowchart
d. Email

Solution: c. Flowchart

2. What is the main benefit of presenting information graphically?

a. It can make the information more complex.
b. It can make the information more difficult to understand.
c. It can simplify complex data.
d. It can reduce the amount of information that can be presented.

Solution: c. It can simplify complex data.

3. What software programs can be used to create visual aids?

a. Microsoft Word
b. Microsoft Excel
c. Microsoft PowerPoint
d. Microsoft Access

Solution: c. Microsoft PowerPoint

4. Why is it important to consider the audience when presenting information graphically?

a. The audience's familiarity and understanding can impact how information is presented.
b. The audience's background does not affect how information is presented.
c. The audience's understanding is not important in presenting information.
d. The audience's feedback does not matter in presenting information.

Solution: a. The audience's familiarity and understanding can impact how information is
presented.

5. What potential biases or misinterpretations should presenters be aware of when using

visual aids?
a. Visual aids cannot be misleading.
b. Visual aids can be misleading if the data is not presented accurately.
c. Visual aids cannot be misinterpreted.
d. Visual aids cannot be biased.

Solution: b. Visual aids can be misleading if the data is not presented accurately.

6. What are some common mistakes to avoid when creating visual aids?
a. Using too much text
b. Using irrelevant graphics and colors
c. Not providing enough context or explanation
d. All of the above
 Solution: d. All of the above

7. What are some benefits of using graphs and charts to present information?
a. They can make the data more complex.
b. They can make it more difficult to identify trends and patterns.
c. They can simplify complex data.
d. They can reduce the amount of information that can be presented.

Solution: c. They can simplify complex data.

8. What principles should be kept in mind when creating visual aids?

a. They should be visually appealing and attention-grabbing.
b. They should be relevant to the information being presented.
c. They should be simple and easy to understand.
d. All of the above.

Solution: d. All of the above.

9. How can presenters ensure that their visual aids are effective?
a. By choosing the right type of visual aid for the information being presented.
b. By keeping the audience in mind.
c. By testing the visual aid before presenting it to ensure that it is clear and easy to understand.
d. All of the above.

Solution: d. All of the above.

10. What types of visual aids can be used to present information graphically?
a. Bar graphs
b. Line graphs
c. Pie charts
d. All of the above.

Solution: d. All of the above.

Lec 22 - Writing: Sentence Types

1. What type of sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion?

a. Interrogative sentence
b. Declarative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamatory sentence
Answer: b. Declarative sentence

2. Which type of sentence asks a question?

a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamatory sentence
Answer: b. Interrogative sentence

3. What type of sentence gives a command or makes a request?

a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamatory sentence
Answer: c. Imperative sentence

4. Which type of sentence expresses strong emotion?

a. Declarative sentence
b. Interrogative sentence
c. Imperative sentence
d. Exclamatory sentence
Answer: d. Exclamatory sentence

5. What type of sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined together
with a conjunction?
a. Compound sentence
b. Complex sentence
c. Declarative sentence
d. Interrogative sentence
Answer: a. Compound sentence

6. What type of sentence is made up of an independent clause and one or more dependent
clauses joined together with a subordinating conjunction?
a. Compound sentence
 b. Complex sentence
c. Declarative sentence
d. Interrogative sentence
Answer: b. Complex sentence

7. What is the importance of varying sentence structure in writing?

a. It makes the writing more monotonous
b. It makes the writing more engaging and interesting
c. It makes the writing less clear
d. It makes the writing less effective
Answer: b. It makes the writing more engaging and interesting

8. What should writers consider when choosing sentence types?

a. Their audience and purpose of writing
b. Their personal preferences
c. The length of their paragraphs
d. The number of words in their sentences
Answer: a. Their audience and purpose of writing

9. How can writers create a sense of urgency in their writing using sentence types?
a. By using more declarative sentences
b. By using more interrogative sentences
c. By using more imperative and exclamatory sentences
d. By using more compound and complex sentences
Answer: c. By using more imperative and exclamatory sentences

10. Why is sentence structure important in creating a clear and effective piece of writing?
a. It impacts the clarity and effectiveness of the writing
b. It is not important in creating a clear and effective piece of writing
c. It makes the writing less interesting
d. It makes the writing more monotonous
Answer: a. It impacts the clarity and effectiveness of the writing