MCQ Reading Comprehension

1. Once upon a time, there lived a clever fox who loved nothing more than a tasty chicken. One day, he spotted a plump hen perched high in a tree. The fox's mouth watered. He knew he had to devise a plan to lure that delicious chicken down where he could catch her.

"Hello there, beautiful hen!" the fox called sweetly. "I have wonderful news to share!"

The hen craned her neck, suspicious but curious. "What news is that?" she asked cautiously.

"The king has proclaimed peace throughout the animal kingdom! No more chasing or hunting! We can all be friends now," the fox exclaimed.

The main goal of the fox is to:

2. Once upon a time, there lived a clever fox who loved nothing more than a tasty chicken. One day, he spotted a plump hen perched high in a tree. The fox's mouth watered. He knew he had to devise a plan to lure that delicious chicken down where he could catch her.

"Hello there, beautiful hen!" the fox called sweetly. "I have wonderful news to share!"

The hen craned her neck, suspicious but curious. "What news is that?" she asked cautiously.

"The king has proclaimed peace throughout the animal kingdom! No more chasing or hunting! We can all be friends now," the fox exclaimed.

The fox describes the king's proclamation as:

3. Once upon a time, there lived a clever fox who loved nothing more than a tasty chicken. One day, he spotted a plump hen perched high in a tree. The fox's mouth watered. He knew he had to devise a plan to lure that delicious chicken down where he could catch her.

"Hello there, beautiful hen!" the fox called sweetly. "I have wonderful news to share!"

The hen craned her neck, suspicious but curious. "What news is that?" she asked cautiously.

"The king has proclaimed peace throughout the animal kingdom! No more chasing or hunting! We can all be friends now," the fox exclaimed.

The hen's reaction to the fox's news is best described as:

4. Sara loved to build things. Blocks, models, sandcastles… she built them all. If she could imagine it, she could create it. One Saturday, her dad showed her a picture of a treehouse in a magazine. Sara's eyes lit up. "Can we build this?" she asked, her voice full of hope.

Sara's dad smiled. "I think so. But it will take a lot of work. Are you ready for a big challenge?"

Sara nodded eagerly. "The biggest!"

Sara's main interest is:

5. Sara loved to build things. Blocks, models, sandcastles… she built them all. If she could imagine it, she could create it. One Saturday, her dad showed her a picture of a treehouse in a magazine. Sara's eyes lit up. "Can we build this?" she asked, her voice full of hope.

Sara's dad smiled. "I think so. But it will take a lot of work. Are you ready for a big challenge?"

Sara nodded eagerly. "The biggest!"

When Sara sees the treehouse picture, she feels:

6. Sara loved to build things. Blocks, models, sandcastles… she built them all. If she could imagine it, she could create it. One Saturday, her dad showed her a picture of a treehouse in a magazine. Sara's eyes lit up. "Can we build this?" she asked, her voice full of hope.

Sara's dad smiled. "I think so. But it will take a lot of work. Are you ready for a big challenge?"

Sara nodded eagerly. "The biggest!"

What does Sara's dad mean when he asks if Sara is ready for a big challenge?

7. The local library was hosting a bake sale to raise funds for new books. Maya, an avid baker, decided to contribute some of her famous chocolate chip cookies. As she stood behind her table, watching people admire her cookies, a little girl approached.

"Those look delicious," the girl said shyly. "Can I have one?"

Maya smiled warmly. "Of course, dear. One cookie coming right up!"

What event is happening in the passage?

8. The local library was hosting a bake sale to raise funds for new books. Maya, an avid baker, decided to contribute some of her famous chocolate chip cookies. As she stood behind her table, watching people admire her cookies, a little girl approached.

"Those look delicious," the girl said shyly. "Can I have one?"

Maya smiled warmly. "Of course, dear. One cookie coming right up!"

What does the word "avid" mean in the context of the passage?

9. The local library was hosting a bake sale to raise funds for new books. Maya, an avid baker, decided to contribute some of her famous chocolate chip cookies. As she stood behind her table, watching people admire her cookies, a little girl approached.

"Those look delicious," the girl said shyly. "Can I have one?"

Maya smiled warmly. "Of course, dear. One cookie coming right up!"

How does Maya respond to the little girl's request?

10. The park was bustling with activity. Children squealed with delight on the swings, while teenagers chatted on benches. Mr. Garcia, an elderly man with a kind smile, sat on a park bench feeding the pigeons. A young boy approached him cautiously.

"Excuse me, mister," the boy said, "Can you help me tie my shoelaces?"

Mr. Garcia chuckled gently. "Of course, I can, young man. What's your name?"

"Peter," the boy replied.

Where is the story taking place?

11. The park was bustling with activity. Children squealed with delight on the swings, while teenagers chatted on benches. Mr. Garcia, an elderly man with a kind smile, sat on a park bench feeding the pigeons. A young boy approached him cautiously.

"Excuse me, mister," the boy said, "Can you help me tie my shoelaces?"

Mr. Garcia chuckled gently. "Of course, I can, young man. What's your name?"

"Peter," the boy replied.

What does the word "bustling" mean in the context of the passage?

12. The park was bustling with activity. Children squealed with delight on the swings, while teenagers chatted on benches. Mr. Garcia, an elderly man with a kind smile, sat on a park bench feeding the pigeons. A young boy approached him cautiously.

"Excuse me, mister," the boy said, "Can you help me tie my shoelaces?"

Mr. Garcia chuckled gently. "Of course, I can, young man. What's your name?"

"Peter," the boy replied.

Why does the boy approach Mr. Garcia?

13. The old lighthouse stood tall and proud on the rocky cliff, overlooking the vast ocean. Its powerful beam sliced through the darkness every night, guiding ships safely past dangerous reefs. Sarah, a young girl fascinated by the lighthouse, often visited with her grandfather.

"Grandpa, will the lighthouse ever stop working?" Sarah asked one day, her voice filled with concern.

Her grandfather smiled and ruffled her hair. "Not as long as there are kind people like us to keep it running, Sarah. Taking care of the lighthouse is an important responsibility, one that ensures the safety of many."

What is the main function of the lighthouse?

14. The old lighthouse stood tall and proud on the rocky cliff, overlooking the vast ocean. Its powerful beam sliced through the darkness every night, guiding ships safely past dangerous reefs. Sarah, a young girl fascinated by the lighthouse, often visited with her grandfather.

"Grandpa, will the lighthouse ever stop working?" Sarah asked one day, her voice filled with concern.

Her grandfather smiled and ruffled her hair. "Not as long as there are kind people like us to keep it running, Sarah. Taking care of the lighthouse is an important responsibility, one that ensures the safety of many."

What does the word "vast" mean in the context of the passage?

15. The old lighthouse stood tall and proud on the rocky cliff, overlooking the vast ocean. Its powerful beam sliced through the darkness every night, guiding ships safely past dangerous reefs. Sarah, a young girl fascinated by the lighthouse, often visited with her grandfather.

"Grandpa, will the lighthouse ever stop working?" Sarah asked one day, her voice filled with concern.

Her grandfather smiled and ruffled her hair. "Not as long as there are kind people like us to keep it running, Sarah. Taking care of the lighthouse is an important responsibility, one that ensures the safety of many."

Why does Sarah visit the lighthouse with her grandfather?

16. The vibrant red bus rumbled down the bustling street, stopping at each designated bus stop. People of all ages boarded and disembarked, carrying shopping bags, backpacks, or musical instruments. A young girl with bright red sneakers sat near the window, eagerly watching the world go by.

What is the main purpose of the red bus?

17. The vibrant red bus rumbled down the bustling street, stopping at each designated bus stop. People of all ages boarded and disembarked, carrying shopping bags, backpacks, or musical instruments. A young girl with bright red sneakers sat near the window, eagerly watching the world go by.

Based on the passage, which word best describes the atmosphere on the street?

18. The vibrant red bus rumbled down the bustling street, stopping at each designated bus stop. People of all ages boarded and disembarked, carrying shopping bags, backpacks, or musical instruments. A young girl with bright red sneakers sat near the window, eagerly watching the world go by.

What detail suggests the girl's excitement?

19. At the bustling farmer's market, stalls overflowed with fresh produce. Rows of plump tomatoes glistened in the sunlight, while colorful carrots and purple potatoes rested in woven baskets. Sarah, a young chef, carefully selected the freshest ingredients for her upcoming culinary competition.

Where does the story take place?

20. At the bustling farmer's market, stalls overflowed with fresh produce. Rows of plump tomatoes glistened in the sunlight, while colorful carrots and purple potatoes rested in woven baskets. Sarah, a young chef, carefully selected the freshest ingredients for her upcoming culinary competition.

What details from the passage describe the produce?

21. At the bustling farmer's market, stalls overflowed with fresh produce. Rows of plump tomatoes glistened in the sunlight, while colorful carrots and purple potatoes rested in woven baskets. Sarah, a young chef, carefully selected the freshest ingredients for her upcoming culinary competition.

What is Sarah's likely purpose for choosing the ingredients?