Assam D. El. Ed - General English

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – General English MCQs

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – General English MCQs

Reading Comprehension and Literacy Strategies

Q82. The first quick reading of a passage to get a general idea is called:
  • A. scanning
  • B. skimming
  • C. intensive reading
  • D. silent reading
Correct Answer: B. skimming
Explanation: Skimming is the rapid reading of a text to gain its general sense.
Q83. A question that requires the reader to derive meaning from clues is called:
  • A. literal
  • B. inferential
  • C. factual
  • D. direct
Correct Answer: B. inferential
Explanation: Inferential questions go beyond the explicit text and require interpretation.
Q84. The central thought of a passage is called the:
  • A. supporting detail
  • B. main idea
  • C. tone
  • D. title
Correct Answer: B. main idea
Explanation: The main idea is the central thought that the entire passage develops.
Q85. Which type of passage tells a story?
  • A. Argumentative
  • B. Descriptive
  • C. Narrative
  • D. Factual
Correct Answer: C. Narrative
Explanation: A narrative passage tells a story or relates an experience.
Q86. Read: ‘The teacher entered the classroom and the noisy students fell silent.’ What does this suggest about the teacher?
  • A. He is unpopular.
  • B. He commands respect.
  • C. He is angry.
  • D. He is shy.
Correct Answer: B. He commands respect.
Explanation: The students’ silence on the teacher’s entry is an inferential clue that he commands respect.
Q87. Working out the meaning of a new word from surrounding sentences is called:
  • A. translation
  • B. contextual understanding
  • C. memorisation
  • D. transcription
Correct Answer: B. contextual understanding
Explanation: Contextual understanding lets a reader infer the meaning of unfamiliar words from surrounding text.
Q88. A passage that presents a point of view with reasons is:
  • A. narrative
  • B. descriptive
  • C. argumentative
  • D. factual
Correct Answer: C. argumentative
Explanation: An argumentative or discursive passage advances a viewpoint and supports it with evidence.
Q89. Read: ‘The cherry trees were laden with fragrant blossoms.’ Which type of passage is this likely from?
  • A. Argumentative
  • B. Descriptive
  • C. Factual
  • D. Procedural
Correct Answer: B. Descriptive
Explanation: Vivid sensory details are characteristic of descriptive passages.
Q90. Reading carefully to look for specific information is called:
  • A. skimming
  • B. scanning
  • C. browsing
  • D. glancing
Correct Answer: B. scanning
Explanation: Scanning involves searching the text for specific facts or details.
Q91. What does ‘tone’ refer to in a passage?
  • A. The colour of the page
  • B. The author’s attitude
  • C. The number of words
  • D. The font used
Correct Answer: B. The author’s attitude
Explanation: ‘Tone’ is the writer’s attitude toward the subject as conveyed by word choice and style.
Q92. Read: ‘Despite the heavy rain, the children walked to school happily.’ What can be inferred?
  • A. The children disliked school.
  • B. The children were eager to attend school.
  • C. The school was closed.
  • D. The rain had stopped.
Correct Answer: B. The children were eager to attend school.
Explanation: Walking ‘happily’ despite heavy rain implies eagerness, which is an inferential conclusion.
Q93. A passage that describes a place using detailed language is:
  • A. factual
  • B. descriptive
  • C. argumentative
  • D. procedural
Correct Answer: B. descriptive
Explanation: A descriptive passage paints a picture of a person, place or thing in evocative language.
Q94. Literal questions can be answered ____________ from the text.
  • A. indirectly
  • B. directly
  • C. by guessing
  • D. by translation
Correct Answer: B. directly
Explanation: Literal questions seek information that is explicitly stated and can be located directly in the text.
Q95. Which is NOT a comprehension skill?
  • A. Identifying main idea
  • B. Drawing inferences
  • C. Memorising the passage
  • D. Understanding tone
Correct Answer: C. Memorising the passage
Explanation: Mere memorisation is not a comprehension skill; comprehension involves understanding and analysing meaning.
Q96. A passage about the geography of Assam is most likely:
  • A. narrative
  • B. factual
  • C. poetic
  • D. argumentative
Correct Answer: B. factual
Explanation: Factual or informational passages present concrete information about a topic.
Q97. Supporting details in a passage ____________ the main idea.
  • A. contradict
  • B. elaborate
  • C. replace
  • D. hide
Correct Answer: B. elaborate
Explanation: Supporting details are facts and examples that elaborate on and reinforce the main idea.
Q98. Read: ‘Birds fly south in winter.’ What kind of statement is this?
  • A. Opinion
  • B. Question
  • C. General fact
  • D. Command
Correct Answer: C. General fact
Explanation: The sentence states a regularly observed phenomenon, which is a general fact.
Q99. Which strategy helps a reader before answering comprehension questions?
  • A. Reading the questions first
  • B. Skipping the passage
  • C. Memorising answers
  • D. Writing without reading
Correct Answer: A. Reading the questions first
Explanation: Reading the questions first lets the reader focus on the relevant information during the careful reading.
Q100. Which is the best way to improve comprehension?
  • A. Reading widely
  • B. Avoiding new texts
  • C. Memorising vocabulary
  • D. Writing only
Correct Answer: A. Reading widely
Explanation: Regular reading of varied texts is the most effective way to strengthen comprehension skills.

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