Reading Comprehension Home Exercise – 08, PASSAGE B

7.   Which of the following words could best replace “deficient” as used in line6?

a.       Outstanding

b.      Abundant

c.       Insufficient

d.      Unequal

8.   What does the word “this” refers to in line 8?

(a)    using protein supplies for energy

(b)   Converting carbohydrates to energy

(c)    Having a deficiency in carbohydrates

(d)   Having an insufficient amount of protein

9.   According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe carbohydrates?

a.       A protein supply

b.      A necessity

c.       A range of sugars

d.      An energy source

10.   The word” lack” in line 9 is most similar to which of the following?

a.       Sensitive

b.      Emotional

c.       Derivation

d.      commission

11.   Which of the following best describes the author’s tone?

a.       Sensitive

b.      Emotional

c.       Informative

d.      Regretful

12.   Which of the followed best describes the organization of this passage?

a.       Sensitive

b.      Emotional

c.       Information

d.      Regretful

Answer: 

7.       C

8.       A

9.       A

10.   B

11.   C

12.   D