Comprehension

The child reached for the stove, but his mother quickly grabbed his hand and said, 'Hot!' Why did she do this?

The author says: 'The politician's promises were like autumn leaves—plentiful at first, but easily blown away by the first wind of reality.' What does this mean?

The researcher found that students who ate breakfast performed 15% better on cognitive tests. What can be inferred?

The man was seen putting a 'For Sale' sign on his car and cleaning it thoroughly inside and out. What is his goal?

Every time the teacher asks a question, Sameer looks at his textbook instead of making eye contact. What can be inferred?

The price of gold has reached an all-time high, and jewelry shops are empty of customers. What is the most likely reason?

Despite the heavy snow, the mountain climber refused to turn back, even when his oxygen was low. This tells us he is...

The detective observed: 'The thief didn't take any of the jewelry, only the old, dusty letters in the safe.' What can be inferred about the thief's motive?

The use of solar panels has doubled in rural Nepal in the last five years. What is a likely reason?

Sita packed her heavy woolen sweaters and a pair of gloves into her suitcase. What can you infer about her destination?

The students began to clear their desks and put their pens away when they saw the teacher look at her watch. What is about to happen?

Binod walked into the house, closed his umbrella, and shook the water off his raincoat. What is the weather like outside?

The lights in the theater dimmed, and the audience stopped talking. What is most likely to happen next?

Rita’s alarm clock went off at 5:00 AM, but she immediately hit the snooze button and covered her head with a pillow. How does Rita feel?

The cat arched its back, hissed, and its fur stood on end when the dog entered the room. How is the cat feeling?

Every time the teacher asks a question, Manoj looks down at his desk and avoids eye contact. Why might Manoj be doing this?

The dog wagged its tail vigorously and barked excitedly when its owner picked up the leash. What can you infer?

Laxmi noticed that the flowers in the vase were drooping and the water was yellow. What should she do?

The baker took the tray out of the oven, and a sweet, warm aroma filled the room. What was he likely baking?

After the long hike, the group immediately searched for the nearest stream and emptied their water bottles. What does this suggest?