Quiz for Comprehension

Q1: What is the main purpose of comprehension passages in UGC-NET?

A. To test memory B. To check grammar C. To evaluate understanding D. To test spelling

Q2: Which skill is most essential while attempting comprehension questions?

A. Guesswork B. Vocabulary recall C. Interpretation D. Rote learning

Q3: What should be the first step while solving a comprehension question?

A. Answer the questions directly B. Read options first C. Read the passage thoroughly D. Underline every word

Q4: In comprehension, inference refers to:

A. Direct statement B. Guessing without reading C. Drawing logical conclusions D. Memorizing sentences

Q5: What does the tone of a passage indicate?

A. Font style B. Author's attitude C. Length of passage D. Number of words

Q6: Which of the following is NOT a type of question asked in comprehension?

A. Fact-based B. Vocabulary-based C. Equation solving D. Inference-based

Q7: What is skimming?

A. Reading every word B. Reading quickly to get the gist C. Skipping passages D. Memorizing answers

Q8: A question that asks for the “central idea” of a passage is testing:

A. Grammar knowledge B. Sentence structure C. Main theme understanding D. Spelling skills

Q9: Synonym-based comprehension questions check:

A. Numerical ability B. Word knowledge C. Writing skills D. Typing speed

Q10: When should you look at the questions while solving comprehension?

A. After reading the passage B. Before reading C. Never D. While guessing answers

Q11: A "biased" passage is one that:

A. Is neutral B. Presents only one side C. Is confusing D. Has spelling errors

Q12: Paraphrasing helps in comprehension by:

A. Shortening text B. Adding confusion C. Understanding in own words D. Ignoring main points

Q13: What is scanning in comprehension?

A. Reading without a goal B. Searching for specific info C. Writing an essay D. Memorizing text

Q14: Literal comprehension means:

A. Guessing the answer B. Understanding the direct meaning C. Interpreting tone D. Explaining author's motive

Q15: Which is a good practice while attempting comprehension questions?

A. Avoid reading B. Read twice if needed C. Answer without reading D. Copy random answers

Q16: Passages used in comprehension are generally:

A. Fiction only B. Science-based only C. From various domains D. Always poems

Q17: Antonym-based questions test:

A. Word opposites B. Word length C. Numeric values D. Sentence count

Q18: “Inference” in comprehension refers to:

A. Verbatim recall B. Adding facts C. Logical conclusion beyond the text D. Quoting author

Q19: Which of these helps improve comprehension skills?

A. Ignoring vocabulary B. Skimming only C. Reading regularly D. Memorizing passages

Q20: If a question asks for the author’s purpose, what should you analyze?

A. Font style B. Passage length C. Intent behind the passage D. Word count