Question 1
Read: 'The harbour town had changed beyond recognition. Where fishing boats once crowded the docks, glass cafes now caught the morning light, and the only nets to be seen hung as decoration on the walls.' What is the main idea of this passage?
Correct Answer:
The town has shifted from a fishing economy to a tourist one
Question 2
A passage states: 'Devon checked his phone for the fourth time in a minute, then shoved it deep into his pocket as if hiding it from himself.' What can you infer about Devon?
Correct Answer:
He is anxiously waiting for a message
Question 3
In the sentence 'The committee's response was tepid, offering neither support nor outright rejection,' the word 'tepid' most nearly means:
Correct Answer:
Lukewarm and unenthusiastic
Question 4
An article begins: 'Plastic that takes five hundred years to break down is used, on average, for twelve minutes.' Why does the writer pair these two numbers?
Correct Answer:
To highlight the imbalance between how briefly plastic is used and how long it lasts
Question 5
Read this line from a poem: 'Grief is a guest who arrives without knocking / and stays long after the lamps are out.' What does this comparison suggest about grief?
Correct Answer:
Grief is unwelcome, uninvited and lingers
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