Comprehension

Before the earthquake, many villagers noticed that the dogs were barking incessantly and the birds had flown away. What does this suggest?

Rita's desk is perfectly organized, with pens color-coded and papers filed in folders. What does this tell us about Rita's personality?

The athlete has been training for 8 hours a day, but his recent performance has actually worsened. What can be inferred?

The heavy rain caused the Bagmati river to swell, and residents near the banks were seen moving their belongings to higher ground. Why were they moving?

The teacher said, 'I see some students have decided that sleep is more important than their algebra homework.' Who is the teacher likely addressing?

Whenever the topic of her childhood comes up, Meera immediately changes the subject. What can we infer?

The movie critic wrote: 'The film attempts to be a grand epic but feels more like a collection of expensive music videos.' What is the critic's opinion?

After the new bridge was built, the ferry service across the river went out of business within a month. Why?

The patient's temperature has returned to 98.6°F, and he is asking for a solid meal. What does this indicate?

A man is standing on the street corner holding a sign that says 'Will Work for Food.' What can you infer about his situation?

The company's stock price dropped by 20% after the news of the scandal broke. What is the cause?

The farmer noticed that the scarecrow had been knocked down and several corn stalks were missing. What likely happened?

When the teacher asked who broke the window, Sam suddenly became very interested in the laces of his shoes. What does this suggest?

The city implemented a new recycling program, and the amount of trash in the landfill decreased by half. What can be concluded?

The woman looked at the bill, then at the small portion of food on her plate, and raised her eyebrow at the waiter. What is she thinking?

Even though he had no musical training, the boy could play any song he heard on the piano perfectly. This suggests he is...

The hiker looked at the moss growing on the north side of the trees to find his way back. What can you infer about the hiker?

The electricity went out, but the neighbor's house still had all its lights on. What is the most likely reason?

The detective noted that the dust on the shelf was undisturbed, except for a clean circle where a vase used to be. What does this mean?

While the sun was shining in Kathmandu, the mountaineers at Base Camp reported heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. What can we infer?