Reading Comprehension Quiz - CBSE Class 8 English

Free practice quiz: Reading Comprehension (CBSE Class 8 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 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 a paragraph?

   1. The central point or focus of the paragraph
   2. A random fact unrelated to the paragraph
   3. The title of the paragraph
   4. A minor detail in the paragraph
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   Answer: A. The central point or focus of the paragraph

   The main idea of a paragraph is the central point or focus around which the paragraph is structured.

2. In literature, what is imagery?

   1. A detailed description that appeals to the senses
   2. A type of plot structure
   3. Dialogue between characters
   4. The opening sentence of a book
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   Answer: A. A detailed description that appeals to the senses

   Imagery in literature involves using descriptive language that appeals to the five senses to create vivid images in the reader’s mind.

3. What does 'foreshadowing' mean in literature?

   1. Hinting at future events
   2. Narrating past events
   3. Introducing a subplot
   4. Changing the setting
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   Answer: A. Hinting at future events

   Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give hints or clues about events that will occur later in the story.

4. Which part of a text gives its overt backstory or setting?

   1. Exposition
   2. Climax
   3. Resolution
   4. Conflict
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   Answer: A. Exposition

   The exposition part of a text introduces the background information such as setting, characters, and the initial conflict.

5. What can be inferred about character conflicts internal to them?

   1. They are struggles within a character's mind
   2. They involve opposing forces of nature
   3. They are lengthy dialogues
   4. They are public confrontations
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   Answer: A. They are struggles within a character's mind

   Internal conflicts occur within a character and involve struggles with emotions, desires, or beliefs.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What does it mean to infer something from a text?
2. Which word in the following sentence indicates comparison? 'He is stronger than his brother.'
3. What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?
4. What does the term 'theme' refer to in a story?
5. What is the purpose of context clues in reading?
6. Which phrase best defines 'tone' in a passage?
7. Which element is vital for identifying the plot of a story?
8. Identify the figure of speech in: 'The leaves danced in the wind.'
9. What is an author's 'bias'?
10. How does a metaphor differ from a simile?
11. What role does 'setting' play in a story?
12. How can identifying the climax of a story be crucial?
13. How do transitional phrases benefit reading comprehension?
14. What is the role of foreshadowing in storytelling?
15. What is the significance of understanding the point of view in a narrative?

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