1. What is Reading Comprehension?
A passage followed by questions that test:Understanding
Vocabulary
Inference
Tone
Central idea
๐ 2. Types of Questions Asked
Factual (direct answer)
Inference (reading between lines)
Vocabulary in context
Title/Theme
True/False
Author’s tone / purpose
๐ 3. Strategies to Solve Quickly
✔ Read the questions first
So your brain knows what to look for.
✔ Scan for keywords
Never read the whole passage slowly in exam.
✔ Do not assume anything outside the passage
Answer only from the text.
✔ For vocabulary, use contextual clues
Follow the meaning of the sentence.
⭐ 4. MINI UNSEEN PASSAGE (Short, exam-style)
PASSAGE
Environmental pollution has become one of the most serious problems of modern times. Rapid industrialization and increased use of vehicles have contributed greatly to air pollution. Water bodies are also contaminated because untreated waste is often dumped directly into rivers and lakes. To control pollution, strict laws and public awareness are necessary. Unless corrective measures are taken immediately, the situation may become irreversible.
⭐ 5. 20 MCQs Based on Comprehension (PYQ Style)
Q1. The main cause of air pollution mentioned in the passage is:
a) Trees
b) Vehicles and industries
c) Animals
d) Rain
Ans: b
Q2. The word “contaminated” means:
a) Cleaned
b) Polluted
c) Stored
d) Protected
Ans: b
Q3. Untreated waste is dumped into:
a) Roads
b) Buildings
c) Water bodies
d) Forests
Ans: c
Q4. What is required to control pollution?
a) Strict laws
b) Public awareness
c) Both a and b
d) None
Ans: c
Q5. If no action is taken, the situation may become:
a) Reversible
b) Irreversible
c) Funny
d) Natural
Ans: b
Q6. The tone of the passage is:
a) Humorous
b) Warning
c) Sarcastic
d) Amusing
Ans: b
Q7. Pollution is a problem of:
a) Olden days
b) Modern times
c) Future only
d) None
Ans: b
Q8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause?
a) Vehicles
b) Industries
c) Untreated waste
d) Volcanoes
Ans: d
Q9. “Dumped” means:
a) Thrown
b) Painted
c) Stored
d) Saved
Ans: a
Q10. The writer’s main purpose is to:
a) Entertain
b) Warn
c) Mock
d) Confuse
Ans: b
Q11. Which problem is “one of the most serious”?
a) Economy
b) Pollution
c) Traffic
d) Railways
Ans: b
Q12. “Corrective measures” refers to:
a) Ignoring the problem
b) Taking action
c) Celebrating events
d) Increasing pollution
Ans: b
Q13. Water pollution is caused by:
a) Clean water
b) Untreated waste
c) Trees
d) Fresh air
Ans: b
Q14. “Irreversible” means:
a) Not changeable
b) Changeable
c) Slow
d) Useful
Ans: a
Q15. The passage suggests that people:
a) Know nothing
b) Must be aware
c) Hate environment
d) Ignore laws
Ans: b
Q16. What will happen if pollution is not controlled?
a) It will reduce
b) Situation will worsen
c) It will improve
d) It will disappear
Ans: b
Q17. The author’s attitude is:
a) Serious
b) Joyful
c) Angry
d) Indifferent
Ans: a
Q18. “Rapid industrialization” means industries are developing:
a) Slowly
b) Quickly
c) Not at all
d) Rarely
Ans: b
Q19. Public awareness means:
a) Public sleeping
b) Public knowledge
c) Public entertainment
d) Public dancing
Ans: b
Q20. According to the passage, pollution control requires:
a) Public alone
b) Government alone
c) Both public & government
d) Foreign help
Ans: c
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