Inferential Comprehension
6 Grade 8 English questions on Inferential Comprehension, with worked marking schemes. 6 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 mark"She spoke with such conviction that everyone believed her."
This tells us the speaker was:
A. uncertain
B. nervous
C. confident and persuasive
D. lying
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1 mark"The politician's promises sounded hollow to the voters who had heard them before."
"Hollow" in this context means:
A. new
B. insincere/empty
C. frightening
D. loud
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1 mark"Scientists predict that sea levels will rise by up to one metre by 2100 due to melting ice caps. This would flood many coastal cities and displace millions of people."
We can infer that the author believes:
A. Coastal cities should be abandoned now.
B. Climate change is not a problem.
C. The situation is urgent and people need to act.
D. Ice caps will not melt.
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1 mark"Globalisation has transformed the world into a 'global village'. Information travels instantly, goods are traded across continents, and cultures influence each other at an unprecedented rate."
The phrase "global village" suggests:
A. the world feels small because of instant communication and trade
B. villages are better than cities
C. the world has become physically smaller
D. people from different countries now live close together
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Marking scheme
A. Global village = world feels small due to connectivity
Question 5
1 mark"When the CEO resigned unexpectedly, the company's share prices plummeted."
"Plummeted" means:
A. dropped sharply
B. remained stable
C. fluctuated
D. rose slightly
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1 mark"By 2050, Africa will have the world's largest youth population. This presents both opportunities and challenges for the continent."
Which is a correct conclusion based on this passage?
A. Young people in Africa have no opportunities.
B. Africa will be the richest continent by 2050.
C. Africa's large youth population has potential advantages and disadvantages.
D. Africa has a small youth population today.
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Marking scheme
C. Both opportunities AND challenges = advantages and disadvantages
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