This Upper Primary quiz is all about using the knowledge you already have to understand the English that you read. What do you do when you want to cross a road? You would look to your right and left and scan the road for vehicles and when you find a gap in the flow of vehicles you would quickly get across the road on to the other side. You put into use all that you have learnt about crossing roads from your teachers, parents and from your own experiences of crossing roads. The same process works in reading comprehension.
Reading comprehension is the ability to comprehend what is written and relate it to what you have learnt earlier. This involves sentence usage, context and vocabulary. When you read a passage you must realise that the writer can only say a few things and leave a substantial portion unsaid. It is up to the reader to comprehend what is written, using all his experience of the past and his knowledge of the present to decipher what is unsaid.
[readmore]It is here, in the deciphering of text, that inferences are made and conclusions drawn. The information provided by the writer is utilised to fill up the gaps left unfilled. An inference is usually predicated upon facts presented by the writer and conclusions are what likely events that may occur.
So, reading comprehension comprises reading, processing and using the knowledge you already have to understand the text that is written. Practice helps you to improve your reading comprehension abilities and the passage that follows, together with the questions that are asked, help you to do just that.
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To whom does the term 'Golden Bear' refer to? |
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Jack Nicklaus |
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Tiger Woods |
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Roger Federer |
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Vijay Singh |
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What do you understand from the term 'Golden Bear'? |
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That it is a coveted prize that golfers aspire to win. |
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That bears are not allowed on golf courses. |
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That Jack Nicklaus was like a bear. |
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It is the nickname for Jack Nicklaus. |
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'Tiger Woods was CRUISING smoothly in the 11 years between 1997 and 2008 when he won 14 Majors, and it was just a matter of time before he would race past the Golden Bear.'
What is the meaning of the word in capitals? |
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To take 11 years to win 14 Major titles. |
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To move at a constant speed that permits maximum efficiency. |
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To move past a bear. |
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The period between 1997 and 2008. |
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Why is Woods unlikely to catch up with Nicklaus in terms of Major titles won? |
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Because Roger Federer has overtaken him. |
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Because Woods is past the age of 41. |
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Because he is plagued by injuries and a scandal. |
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Because Woods has stopped playing. |
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As things stand today who is the greatest golfer in history? |
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Phil Mickelson |
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Rory McIlroy |
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Tiger Woods |
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Jack Nicklaus |
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Who is likely to surpass Nicklaus' record of Major titles won? |
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Tiger Woods |
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Phil Mickelson |
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Vijay Singh |
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Rory McIlroy |
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'During his career he was the EPITOME of perfection, winning on all kinds of courses and beating the best players.'
What is the meaning of the word in capitals? |
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An example of indifference. |
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An apology for something. |
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The most perfect type or example. |
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Something atypical. |
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Apart from Tiger Woods who is the next best bet to surpass Nicklaus' record of 18 Major titles? |
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Phil Mickelson |
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Rory McIlroy |
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Vijay Singh |
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Roger Federer |
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'His overall PGA tour record is AWESOME, far superior to that of Jack Nicklaus.'
What is the meaning of the word in capitals? |
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Poor |
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Ordinary |
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Boring |
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Magnificent |
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'So, Jack watch out, if the Tiger does not roar there is always Rory.'
What can you infer from the sentence? |
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That Rory McIlroy may be able to catch up with Nicklaus if Tiger Woods is unable to do so. |
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A tiger is not as good as a bear. |
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While Nicklaus is a bear Woods is a tiger. |
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Rory McIlroy can roar like a tiger. |
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1.
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To whom does the term 'Golden Bear' refer to? |
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[x] |
Jack Nicklaus |
[ ] |
Tiger Woods |
[ ] |
Roger Federer |
[ ] |
Vijay Singh |
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|
2.
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What do you understand from the term 'Golden Bear'? |
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[ ] |
That it is a coveted prize that golfers aspire to win. |
[ ] |
That bears are not allowed on golf courses. |
[ ] |
That Jack Nicklaus was like a bear. |
[x] |
It is the nickname for Jack Nicklaus. |
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3.
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'Tiger Woods was CRUISING smoothly in the 11 years between 1997 and 2008 when he won 14 Majors, and it was just a matter of time before he would race past the Golden Bear.'
What is the meaning of the word in capitals? |
|
[ ] |
To take 11 years to win 14 Major titles. |
[x] |
To move at a constant speed that permits maximum efficiency. |
[ ] |
To move past a bear. |
[ ] |
The period between 1997 and 2008. |
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|
4.
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Why is Woods unlikely to catch up with Nicklaus in terms of Major titles won? |
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[ ] |
Because Roger Federer has overtaken him. |
[ ] |
Because Woods is past the age of 41. |
[x] |
Because he is plagued by injuries and a scandal. |
[ ] |
Because Woods has stopped playing. |
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5.
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As things stand today who is the greatest golfer in history? |
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[ ] |
Phil Mickelson |
[ ] |
Rory McIlroy |
[ ] |
Tiger Woods |
[x] |
Jack Nicklaus |
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6.
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Who is likely to surpass Nicklaus' record of Major titles won? |
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[x] |
Tiger Woods |
[ ] |
Phil Mickelson |
[ ] |
Vijay Singh |
[ ] |
Rory McIlroy |
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7.
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'During his career he was the EPITOME of perfection, winning on all kinds of courses and beating the best players.'
What is the meaning of the word in capitals? |
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[ ] |
An example of indifference. |
[ ] |
An apology for something. |
[x] |
The most perfect type or example. |
[ ] |
Something atypical. |
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8.
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Apart from Tiger Woods who is the next best bet to surpass Nicklaus' record of 18 Major titles? |
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[ ] |
Phil Mickelson |
[x] |
Rory McIlroy |
[ ] |
Vijay Singh |
[ ] |
Roger Federer |
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9.
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'His overall PGA tour record is AWESOME, far superior to that of Jack Nicklaus.'
What is the meaning of the word in capitals? |
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[ ] |
Poor |
[ ] |
Ordinary |
[ ] |
Boring |
[x] |
Magnificent |
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10.
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'So, Jack watch out, if the Tiger does not roar there is always Rory.'
What can you infer from the sentence? |
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That Rory McIlroy may be able to catch up with Nicklaus if Tiger Woods is unable to do so. |
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A tiger is not as good as a bear. |
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While Nicklaus is a bear Woods is a tiger. |
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Rory McIlroy can roar like a tiger. |
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