Tips for Answering Multiple Choice Comprehension Questions

1. Read the passage more than once to ensure that you understand it fully.

2. Look at the questions after you feel that the passage is clear to you.

3. Make sure you understand the instruction clearly. 

    For example, should you choose the best answer, or are you supposed to be identifying an      alternative that is false?

4. Pay attention to every detail in the question.

5. Read each question as if you had to answer it without choosing from a list of alternative answers.

6. Try to answer the question first without looking at the list of choices.

7. If you know the answer, select it from the list of choices and move on.

8. If you don’t know the answer, look at the choices and use the process of elimination to narrow   down choices.

9. Verify whether or not there is an "all of the above" or "none of the above" choice before selecting    your first choice answer.

10. Use the true/false technique to help you select between two similar answers. (Translate the question into a statement with each of the possible answers, and select one that is true.)

11. If you are not sure about an answer leave the question and then come back to it.

12. Do not leave any questions blank.

Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension

Read the passage carefully. Then choose the correct answer.   The Asian elephant is another type of elephant found in the world, besides the African elephant. They share some similarities. Elephants are social creatures and live in herds. Asian elephants are normally found in countries like India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar. An adult Asian elephant stands at two to three meters and weighs approximately 5000 kilograms. At birth, it stands at around one meter and weighs approximately 100 kilograms. Like most humans, they give birth to a single baby at a time but the foetus stays much longer in the mother's womb compared to the human baby; 23 months ! An Asian elephant has a life span of about 60 years.The diet of an Asian elephant is somewhat similar to African elephants. They feed mainly on vegetation, bark, fruits and flowers. Living in a herd means that the baby elephant has a large group of adults to look after it, besides its own mother. An orphan elephant is often adopted by another female elephant. As the largest land animal in the world, an elephant requires about 150 kilograms of food and 75-95 liters of water a day.
	1.	There are ______ types of elephants in the world.
		(A)	one
		(B)	two
		(C)	three
		(D)	many
	2.	The Asian elephant can be found in ______.
		(A)	Indonesia
		(B)	America
		(C)	Australia
		(D)	Holland
	3.	How is the elephant similar to humans in terms of giving birth ?
		(A)	The elephant gives birth to many young at a time.
		(B)	The elephant gives birth to one young at a time.
		(C)	The elephant's foetus stays the same amount of time in the mother's womb as the human baby.
		(D)	The baby elephant is only looked after by its mother.
	4.	What are the similarities between the African and Asian elephants ?
		(A)	They come from the same countries
		(B)	They live in herds
		(C)	They have the same diet.
		(D)	They live in herds and have the same diet.
	5.	What happens to an orphan elephant ?
		(A)	It is looked after by another female elephant
		(B)	It is looked after by the whole herd
		(C)	It is abandoned
		(D)	It is killed
			Answers : 1B   2A   3B   4D   5A Read the passage carefully. Then choose the correct answer.   Tommy was in a rush. Grabbing his school bag and file, he kissed his mother goodbye and headed straight for the door. His father looked up from the newspaper and said, "Better bring an umbrella with you. It says here there's going to be showers in the afternoon."Tommy looked at the sky. It was clear blue with no clouds in sight." "Not today," he thought to himself. He went straight out without heeding his father's words. He had a good day in school. He managed to finish all his school work which wasn't normally the case. He had a good game of football during recess. So, by dismissal time, he was in a good mood. On the way home, the sky started to darken and thunder rumbled. Without warning, heavy drops of rain fell and totally drenched him. He tried to make a dash for it and ran all the way home. By the time he reached his doorstep, he was soaked to his skin. His mother looked at him and said, "You should have listened to your father."         1. Tommy was going to ______.             (A) school     (B) play football     (C) play in the rain     (D) tuition class           2. His father knew it was going to rain because ______.             (A) he heard it on the radio     (B) he saw the forecast on television     (C) the sky was dark outside     (D) he read it in the newspaper           3. Tommy did not think it was going to rain because ______.             (A) the sky was cloudless     (B) the sky was full of light clouds     (C) the sky was dark     (D) he did not listen to his father           4. Tommy was in a good mood because ______.             (A) he finished all his homework     (B) he scored a goal during football     (C) he finished all his work and had a good football game     (D) it was dismissal time           5. "soaked to his skin' means ______.             (A) his skin got thoroughly wet     (B) water is getting into his skin     (C) his skin is soaked in water     (D) his whole body is soaked in water

Answers : 1A   2D   3A   4C   5A

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Multiple Choice Comprehension Passages

Discover nature and have fun at the same time ! These can only be found at Bukit Perak Lake Resort ECO SCHOOL PACKAGE           1   x   Twin sharing accommodation           1   x   Fishing technique           1   x   Theme park entrance           1   x   Lunch                   RM25 per person             SCHOOL PACKAGE           1   x   Twin sharing           1   x   Lake cruise           1   x   Theme park entrance           1   x   Lunch                   RM28 per person             CAMPING PACKAGE           1   x   Tent           1   x   Jungle trekking           1   x   Lunch           1   x   Theme park entrance           1   x   BBQ dinner                   RM20 per person                   * minimum : 30 students       Cut out this advertisement and get 15% off
	1.	The Bukit Perak Lake Resort offers
		(A)	both fun and nature at the theme park
		(B)	a tour of a fishing village
		(C)	education for all ages
		(D)	wildlife sightings
	2.	If you like roughing it out in the jungle, it is advisable to sign up for
		(A)	Eco School Package
		(B)	Camping Package
		(C)	School Package
		(D)	all packages
	3.	The word These in the advertisement refers to
		(A)	resort and fun
		(B)	nature and fun
		(C)	place and resort
		(D)	nature and resort
	4.	To be entitled to a 15% discount, you need to
		(A)	go with a group of thirty students
		(B)	cut out and keep this advertisement
		(C)	call the sales office to book your tickets
		(D)	present this advertisement when you buy your tickets
			Answers : 1A   2B   3B   4D Read the instructions below and answer the questions that follow. How to Treat an Eye Injury A foreign body or dirt in the eye can cause a number of problems. It may cause an infection, damage to the eye tissue or in worst case scenarios, blindness. Most of the time, a foreign body can be removed easily, but if it is embedded you should seek medical assistance immediately.   What the victim may complain of * pain * itching and watering of the eye * impaired vision What to look for * redness of the eye * profuse tearing What to do 1 Advise the victim to refrain from rubbing the eye but to blink a number of times. Blinking will cause the eye to water which will help to remove the foreign matter naturally. 2 Get the victim to sit down facing the light. Stand behind the victim and gently lift the eyelids. Ask the victim to roll her eyes in all directions while you try to look for the foreign body. 3 If the foreign body is spotted on the white of the eye, do the following : i) Wet a corner of a clean handkerchief or tissue paper. ii) Remove the foreign body by wiping it towards the outer edge of the eye. Do this gently. 4 If the foreign body is on the colored part of the eye, do not attempt to remove it because of the risk of scarring the eye tissue. 5 If you are unsuccessful in removing the foreign body, flush lukewarm water onto the eye. DO NOT use any eye bath or eye drops. 6 If the object is still lodged, cover the victim's eye with a piece of sterile cotton pad. Secure it with adhesive tape and seek medical help.         1. Which of the following is not an indication that a foreign body is lodged in the eye ?             (A) Problem seeing     (B) Painful eye     (C) Watery eye     (D) Puffy eye           2. Why is it not advisable to rub the eye when there is something in the eye ?             (A) The eye will not stop watering.     (B) You will not be able to open the eye.     (C) The foreign body may injure the eye.     (D) Rubbing the eye will dislodge the foreign body.           3. Which of the following is a procedure to remove a foreign body from the eye ?             (A) Rubbing a piece of cloth over the eye.     (B) Gently washing the eye with warm water.     (C) Squeezing a few drops of eye drops over the eye.     (D) Rubbing the eye gently to dislodge the foreign body.           4. The expression profuse tearing means             (A) producing a lot of tears     (B) producing tears when required     (C) tearing the eye into many pieces     (D) tears flowing and stopping intermittently           5. Te word it in point number 3 refers to the             (A) corner of the eye     (B) damp handkerchief     (C) dirt or foreign body     (D) white part of the eye           6. This medical advice is most likely found in the following except             (A) a home emergency guidebook     (B) a journal of medical terms     (C) a guidebook for campers   (D) a health magazine Answers : 1D   2C   3B   4A   5B   6B source:www.englishdaily626.com/reading_comprehension.php?021