#1
Which of the following best defines the main idea of the passage?
The impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.
ExplanationFocuses on climate change's effect on marine ecosystems.
#2
What is the central theme explored in the passage?
The consequences of procrastination
ExplanationExplores the repercussions of procrastination.
#3
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
To analyze the effects of climate change on biodiversity.
ExplanationAnalyzes climate change's impact on biodiversity.
#4
What is the main idea conveyed in the passage?
The benefits of meditation for mental well-being.
ExplanationHighlights meditation's mental health benefits.
#5
What is the central theme of the passage?
The impact of technology on modern society
ExplanationFocuses on technology's impact on society.
#6
According to the passage, what is the primary cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?
Agricultural expansion
ExplanationAttributes deforestation to agricultural expansion.
#7
Which literary device is used in the passage to create imagery?
Personification
ExplanationEmploys personification for vivid imagery.
#8
According to the passage, what is the role of neurotransmitters in the brain?
Facilitating communication between neurons
ExplanationNeurotransmitters aid neuron communication.
#9
Which of the following rhetorical devices is used in the passage to persuade the reader?
Anecdote
ExplanationUses anecdotes for persuasive effect.
#10
According to the passage, what is the main advantage of renewable energy sources?
They produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
ExplanationRenewable energy emits fewer greenhouse gases.
#11
What is the author's tone in the passage?
Objective
ExplanationMaintains an objective tone.
#12
In the context of the passage, what does the term 'paradigm shift' refer to?
A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
ExplanationSignifies a significant change in approach or assumptions.
#13
What is the underlying message conveyed by the author's use of symbolism in the passage?
The inevitability of change
ExplanationSymbolism conveys the inevitability of change.
#14
In the context of the passage, what does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?
The discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs
ExplanationRefers to discomfort from conflicting beliefs.
#15
What is the author's attitude towards technology in the passage?
Optimistic
ExplanationPortrays an optimistic view of technology.