Reading Comprehension Techniques MCQs

1. What is the main goal of reading comprehension?
(A) To memorize every word
(B) To read as quickly as possible
(C) To understand and interpret the text
(D) To count the number of paragraphs

2. What does ‘skimming’ mean in reading comprehension?
(A) Reading every word carefully
(B) Reading slowly to understand vocabulary
(C) Quickly reading to get the main idea
(D) Reading backwards

3. Which strategy helps in identifying the central idea of a passage?
(A) Highlighting every line
(B) Focusing only on the first sentence
(C) Looking for repeated themes or points
(D) Memorizing difficult words

4. What is ‘scanning’ used for in reading comprehension?
(A) Reading to find specific information
(B) Reading to enjoy the story
(C) Reading aloud
(D) Reading for vocabulary

5. Inference questions test your ability to:
(A) Recall exact words from the passage
(B) Identify grammar errors
(C) Read between the lines and draw conclusions
(D) Count the number of sentences

6. What is a useful technique to answer vocabulary questions in comprehension?
(A) Use a dictionary immediately
(B) Guess based on context clues
(C) Skip the word entirely
(D) Ask the teacher

7. Why is it helpful to preview questions before reading a passage?
(A) To confuse the reader
(B) To identify paragraph numbers
(C) To focus your reading on specific information
(D) To avoid reading the passage

8. Which of the following helps in improving comprehension?
(A) Reading in a noisy place
(B) Reading without taking breaks
(C) Taking notes or underlining main points
(D) Ignoring unknown words

9. What type of question asks about the writer’s intention?
(A) Fact-based
(B) Vocabulary
(C) Inference
(D) Author’s purpose

10. What is one effective way to retain what you read?
(A) Read once very quickly
(B) Copy the passage word-for-word
(C) Summarize the passage in your own words
(D) Skip difficult parts