Comprehension – MPTET Free MCQ Quiz | Global World Academy

Question 1

Reading a passage quickly to identify its main theme before answering questions is:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C) Skimming Skimming = quick read for main idea. Use it FIRST before answering comprehension questions.

Question 2

A comprehension question asks 'What does the author mean by turning over a new leaf?' This is:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) A vocabulary-in-context/inferential question 'Turning over a new leaf' is an idiom — understanding it requires inference and contextual vocabulary.

Question 3

'She ______ to school every day.' Fill in the blank. This is a:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C) Grammar question (verb form) Fill-in-the-blank testing correct verb form = grammar item embedded in comprehension format.

Question 4

The 'best title' question in a comprehension test assesses:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) Ability to identify the main idea and theme of the entire passage Best title = must reflect the WHOLE passage's central idea, not just one part.

Question 5

When answering vocabulary-in-context questions, the student should:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C) Use surrounding sentences to determine the meaning as used in context Vocabulary-in-context: the passage provides clues. The meaning that FITS the context is the correct answer.

Question 6

'Why did the author write this passage?' This question tests:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C) Inference and author's purpose Author's purpose = inferential question requiring understanding of the overall intent behind the text.

Question 7

In PSTET comprehension, 'two unseen passages' means:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) Two passages not previously seen — students must understand them fresh 'Unseen' = passages the student has NOT read before — tests genuine reading ability, not memory.

Question 8

Which of the following passage types is mentioned in the PSTET syllabus for comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A) Discursive, literary, narrative, or scientific passages PSTET syllabus explicitly mentions: discursive, literary, narrative, and scientific passage types.

Question 9

A teacher reads a passage aloud while students follow in their books. This primarily develops:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) Listening and reading together — dual skill development Read-aloud while following in book: listening + reading together — models pronunciation and fluency simultaneously.

Question 10

The most effective sequence for approaching an unseen passage in PSTET is:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) Skim passage → Read questions → Scan for answers → Answer Best strategy: Skim (main idea) → Read Qs → Scan (locate answers) → Answer. Saves time and improves accuracy.