Reading Comprehension Quiz - CBSE Class 10 English

Free practice quiz: Reading Comprehension (CBSE Class 10 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 English practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Reading Comprehension, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

   1. The importance of exercise
   2. How to prepare a meal
   3. Steps to plant a tree
   4. Benefits of travelling
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   Answer: A. The importance of exercise

   The passage focuses on explaining the reasons why exercise is essential for maintaining health.

2. What is the main conflict presented in the passage?

   1. Nature vs Nurture
   2. Man vs Technology
   3. Health vs Convenience
   4. Love vs Duty
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   Answer: C. Health vs Convenience

   The passage discusses how often convenient choices can oppose healthier habits, establishing a conflict between health and convenience.

3. How does the author use symbolism in the passage?

   1. To emphasize wealth
   2. To illustrate character growth
   3. To depict time passing
   4. To create a cheerful mood
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   Answer: B. To illustrate character growth

   The author uses certain symbols to represent the character’s personal development throughout the story.

4. What can be concluded about the author's perspective on the topic?

   1. Skeptical
   2. Indifferent
   3. Enthusiastic
   4. Ignorant
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   Answer: C. Enthusiastic

   The language used by the author reflects a deep interest and passionate engagement with the topic, demonstrating enthusiasm.

5. What underlying message does the author convey through the protagonist's journey?

   1. The value of persistence
   2. The inevitability of fate
   3. The power of greed
   4. The limitations of knowledge
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   Answer: A. The value of persistence

   Throughout the protagonist’s journey, persistence and its rewards are consistently depicted as core driving forces.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What does the author mention as a benefit of regular physical activity?
2. Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the passage?
3. Why does the author suggest incorporating more water in one's diet?
4. In the passage, how does the character resolve their problem?
5. What literary device is used in the phrase "as busy as a bee"?
6. What is the significance of the setting in the story?
7. What inference can be made about the protagonist?
8. Which event foreshadows a later outcome in the passage?
9. How does the setting impact the mood of the passage?
10. What theme is predominantly presented in the passage?
11. What is the role of the secondary characters in the story?
12. How does irony contribute to the development of the story?
13. How does the narrative structure support the exploration of the central theme?
14. What is the effect of the author's use of symbolism on the reader?
15. How does the climax affect the overall plot structure?

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