Practice passage questions for IOE
Passage 1: The Rise of Renewable Energy
The
world is rapidly shifting towards renewable energy sources. Solar, wind, and
hydro power are now replacing fossil fuels due to environmental concerns and
energy needs. Many countries are investing heavily in green technologies,
aiming to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. However, the
transition is not without challenges—storage, efficiency, and cost remain
important issues to solve.
Questions:
1.
What are the main types of renewable energy mentioned?
2.
Why are countries shifting to renewable energy?
3.
What are the challenges in using renewable energy? (Answer in one sentence)
4.
Choose the correct synonym for "rapidly":
a) Slowly
b) Gradually
c) Quickly
d) Rarely
5.
Identify the tense used in the sentence: "The
world is rapidly shifting towards renewable energy sources."
Passage 2: Importance of Reading
Books
Reading
books is one of the best ways to gain knowledge and improve imagination. Unlike
watching videos, reading encourages deeper thinking and focus. Many successful
people read regularly to expand their vocabulary and stay informed. Although
digital media is popular today, the habit of reading still holds great value in
education and personal growth.
Questions:
1.
List two benefits of reading mentioned in the passage.
2.
What is the main difference between reading and watching videos,
according to the text?
3.
What does the word "habit" mean in the context?
a) Rule
b) Practice
c) Decision
d) Choice
4.
Rewrite the sentence in passive voice: "Many
successful people read regularly."
5.
Identify a conjunction in the passage.
Passage 3: The Internet and
Teenagers
Teenagers
today are more connected to the internet than ever before. They use it for
communication, learning, and entertainment. While the internet has made life
easier, excessive use can lead to addiction, distraction, and even mental
health problems. Therefore, it is important to promote balanced and safe use of
digital technology among youth.
Questions:
1.
Mention two positive uses of the internet for teenagers.
2.
What are the negative effects of excessive internet use?
3.
Choose the best antonym of “excessive”:
a) Limited
b) High
c) Extra
d) Massive
4.
Change the sentence to indirect speech: "He
said, 'Teenagers are addicted to the internet.'"
5.
Identify the subject and predicate in: “Teenagers
today are more connected to the internet than ever before.”
Passage 4: Mount Everest
Mount
Everest, the highest peak in the world, lies in the Himalayas between Nepal and
China. Climbers from around the globe attempt to reach its summit, facing
extreme weather and high-altitude challenges. Despite the risks, the mountain
attracts adventure seekers every year. Nepal benefits from tourism, but
concerns about pollution on Everest are increasing.
Questions:
1.
Where is Mount Everest located?
2.
Why do people want to climb Mount Everest?
3.
Write the noun form of the word “climb”.
4.
Choose the correct preposition: “Nepal
benefits ___ tourism.”
a) of
b) from
c) by
d) at
5.
Is the sentence “Climbers face extreme weather” active or passive?
Passage 5: Online Learning
Online
learning has become popular after the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows students to
attend classes from home using a computer or mobile phone. This method saves
time and money, but it also requires self-discipline and good time management.
Teachers are adapting to this change by using digital tools and interactive
platforms.
Questions:
1.
Why has online learning become more common?
2.
Mention one benefit and one drawback of online learning.
3.
Fill in the blank with a modal verb: “Students
___ manage their time well to succeed online.”
4.
What is the adjective form of “discipline”?
5.
Find one compound word in the passage.
Passage 1: The Rise of Renewable
Energy
1.
What
are the main types of renewable energy mentioned?
✅ Solar, wind, and hydro power.
These three are explicitly listed in the second sentence of the passage.
2.
Why
are countries shifting to renewable energy?
✅ Because of environmental concerns and
energy needs.
Mentioned directly as the reason in the second sentence.
3.
What
are the challenges in using renewable energy? (Answer in one sentence)
✅ Storage, efficiency, and cost are the main
challenges.
The last sentence of the passage highlights these.
4.
Choose
the correct synonym for "rapidly":
✅ c) Quickly
"Rapidly" and "quickly" both refer to high speed. Other
options are incorrect in meaning.
5.
Identify
the tense used in the sentence: "The world is rapidly shifting towards
renewable energy sources."
✅ Present continuous tense
The verb "is shifting" shows an ongoing action.
Passage 2: Importance of Reading
Books
1.
List
two benefits of reading mentioned in the passage.
✅ It helps gain knowledge and improves
imagination.
Found in the first sentence of the passage.
2.
What
is the main difference between reading and watching videos, according to the
text?
✅ Reading encourages deeper thinking and
focus.
Mentioned clearly in the second sentence.
3.
What
does the word "habit" mean in the context?
✅ b) Practice
Here, "habit" means something done regularly—i.e., a practice.
4.
Rewrite
in passive voice: "Many successful people read regularly."
✅ Reading is done regularly by many
successful people.
Subject becomes object; passive structure used.
5.
Identify
a conjunction in the passage.
✅ and
"and" joins two ideas (e.g., knowledge and imagination).
Passage 3: The Internet and
Teenagers
1.
Mention
two positive uses of the internet for teenagers.
✅ Communication and learning.
Clearly mentioned in the second sentence.
2.
What
are the negative effects of excessive internet use?
✅ Addiction, distraction, and mental health
problems.
These effects are listed in the third sentence.
3.
Choose
the best antonym of “excessive”:
✅ a) Limited
"Excessive" means too much; "limited" is the opposite.
4.
Change
to indirect speech: "He said, 'Teenagers are addicted to the
internet.'"
✅ He said that teenagers were addicted to
the internet.
Tense shifts from present to past in reported speech.
5.
Identify
the subject and predicate in: “Teenagers today are more connected to the
internet than ever before.”
✅ Subject: Teenagers today
✅ Predicate: are more connected to the
internet than ever before
The subject performs the action; the rest is the predicate.
Passage 4: Mount Everest
1.
Where
is Mount Everest located?
✅ In the Himalayas between Nepal and China.
Mentioned in the first sentence.
2.
Why
do people want to climb Mount Everest?
✅ Because they seek adventure and challenge.
The phrase "attracts adventure seekers" implies this reason.
3.
Write
the noun form of the word “climb”.
✅ Climb
"Climb" can be both a verb and a noun (e.g., "a difficult
climb").
4.
Choose
the correct preposition: “Nepal benefits ___ tourism.”
✅ b) from
"Benefit from" is the correct prepositional phrase.
5.
Is
the sentence “Climbers face extreme weather” active or passive?
✅ Active
The subject (climbers) performs the action (face).
Passage 5: Online Learning
1.
Why
has online learning become more common?
✅ Because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stated in the first sentence.
2.
Mention
one benefit and one drawback of online learning.
✅ Benefit: Saves time and money; Drawback:
Requires self-discipline.
Both are found in the third sentence.
3.
Fill
in the blank with a modal verb: “Students ___ manage their time well to succeed
online.”
✅ should
"Should" expresses necessity or recommendation.
4.
What
is the adjective form of “discipline”?
✅ Disciplined
“Disciplined” describes someone who shows discipline.
5.
Find
one compound word in the passage.
✅ Online, classroom, homework (most
correct: online)
"Online" is made of two words: "on" + "line".
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