reading comprehension lessons 2025 -2026

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

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reading comprehension online test 2025

7.       The word “tailors” describes people who are associated with which of the following trades?

a.       Flower arranging

b.      Black lawyers

c.       His mother

d.      His speeches

8.       According to the author, king was influenced by

a.       Community spirit

b.      Black lawyers

c.       His mother

d.      His speeches

9.       The word “thrived” refers to which of the following?

a.       Achieved

b.      Surrendered

c.       Flourished

d.      Held

10.   As used in line 17, which of the following is closest in meaning to  the word “seemingly”?

a.       Apparently

b.      Inevitably

c.       Inexplicably

d.      Hastily

11.   The word “mingling” in line 17 could of the following replace best?

a.       Interfering

b.      Gargling

c.       Consuming

d.      Associating

12.   According to the author, king

a.       Had a difficult childhood

b.      Was as   good musician  as a child

c.       Loved to listen to his grandfather speak

d.      Grew up in a relatively rich area of Atlanta

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