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The Mysterious Stranger

One rainy afternoon, a mysterious stranger appeared at the door of the small village inn. He was dressed in a long, dark coat and a wide-brimmed hat, hiding his face. The innkeeper, a friendly man named Tom, greeted him warmly and offered him a room for the night. As they spoke, the stranger revealed that he had been traveling for days and had no particular destination. He seemed like a man of few words, but his presence made everyone in the inn feel uneasy. 

That night, after dinner, the stranger stayed up late, staring into the fire. Tom couldn't help but watch him from a distance. Later, when everyone had gone to bed, the stranger disappeared without a trace. The next morning, the innkeeper found a small, mysterious envelope on the table where the stranger had sat. Inside the envelope was a note that read, "Thank you for your kindness. Keep an eye on the horizon." Tom never saw the stranger again, but he often wondered what the note meant and who the man really was.

1. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) A stranger visits a village inn and leaves a mysterious note

   b) The innkeeper is afraid of the stranger

   c) The stranger helps the innkeeper

   d) The stranger stays for a long time in the village

Answer: a) A stranger visits a village inn and leaves a mysterious note

2. What does the word "uneasy" mean in the context of the story?

   a) Comfortable

   b) Angry

   c) Happy

   d) Nervous or worried

Answer: d) Nervous or worried

3. Which sentence uses past tense correctly?

   a) Tom were watching the stranger from a distance

   b) Tom watched the stranger from a distance

   c) Tom watching the stranger from a distance

   d) Tom watch the stranger from a distance

Answer: b) Tom watched the stranger from a distance

4. What is the meaning of the phrase "Keep an eye on the horizon"?

   a) Look at the sunset

   b) Be alert for something unusual

   c) Watch the stranger carefully

   d) Ignore everything around you

Answer: b) Be alert for something unusual

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The Secret Garden

Lucy had always been curious about the large, locked gate at the edge of her grandmother’s estate. Every time she visited, she asked her grandmother about it, but the old woman would just smile and change the subject. One afternoon, Lucy finally decided to find out for herself. She discovered an old, rusty key in a drawer in the kitchen and rushed to the garden. When she unlocked the gate, she was amazed to find a hidden garden filled with exotic plants and flowers she had never seen before.

Over the next few weeks, Lucy returned to the garden whenever she could, spending hours there exploring its beauty. She discovered that the garden had been left untouched for many years and that her grandmother had once spent a lot of time there. One day, while sitting under a large tree, Lucy found a note hidden inside the trunk. It was from her grandmother, explaining that the garden was a place of peace and solitude, where she could go to escape the stresses of the world. Lucy understood now why her grandmother kept it a secret, and she promised to take care of the garden so that future generations could enjoy its beauty.

5. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) Lucy finds a secret garden and learns about her grandmother's past

   b) Lucy is curious about the locked gate

   c) Lucy’s grandmother spends too much time in the garden

   d) Lucy keeps the garden a secret from everyone

Answer: a) Lucy finds a secret garden and learns about her grandmother's past

6. What does the word "exotic" mean in the text?

   a) Common and ordinary

   b) Dangerous

   c) Rare and unusual

   d) Ugly

Answer: c) Rare and unusual

7. What does the phrase "escape the stresses of the world" mean?

   a) To go on a vacation

   b) To forget everything

   c) To avoid problems and relax

   d) To leave the world forever

Answer: c) To avoid problems and relax

8. Which sentence uses past tense correctly?

   a) Lucy discovered a secret garden and found a note

   b) Lucy had discovered a secret garden and find a note

   c) Lucy discovers a secret garden and finds a note

   d) Lucy discovering a secret garden and find a note

Answer: a) Lucy discovered a secret garden and found a note

Read the text below to answer question number 9-12

The Haunted House

Long ago, there was a house at the edge of the village that everyone believed to be haunted. No one dared to go near it, not even during the day. One evening, a group of curious teenagers decided to explore the house and prove that the stories were just rumors. As they walked through the overgrown garden and creaky front door, they felt a chill in the air. Inside, the house was dark and filled with cobwebs. Strange noises echoed through the halls, and the floorboards creaked under their feet.

As the group made their way through the house, they found an old diary in a dusty drawer. The diary belonged to a woman who had once lived in the house. It described her life and the strange events that had occurred in the house. The last entry in the diary was a warning: "Do not stay here. Leave before it’s too late." Just as the group read the final words, they heard a loud bang coming from upstairs. Terrified, they ran out of the house and never spoke of it again. The house remained abandoned, its secrets still locked inside.

9. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) The teenagers stay in the haunted house overnight

   b) The house is full of friendly ghosts

   c) The teenagers find nothing in the haunted house

   d) A group of teenagers explores a haunted house and discovers a mysterious diary

Answer: d) A group of teenagers explores a haunted house and discovers a mysterious diary

10. What does the word "creaky" mean?

   a) Quiet

   b) Noisy and making a sound when moved

   c) Shiny and smooth

   d) Clean and organized

Answer: b) Noisy and making a sound when moved

11. What does the word "abandoned" mean?

   a) Occupied

   b) Taken care of

   c) Renovated

   d) Left empty and deserted

Answer:  d) Left empty and deserted

12. Which sentence uses present tense correctly?

   a) The teenagers read the diary and discovered the secret

   b) The teenagers reads the diary and discover the secret

   c) The teenagers read the diary and discover the secret

   d) The teenagers read the diary and discovered the secret

Answer: c) The teenagers read the diary and discover the secret

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Read the text below to answer question number 13-16

The Brave Little Boy

One cold morning, a young boy named Jack saw a fire break out in his neighbor's house. Without thinking twice, he ran inside to save the old woman living there. Jack helped her escape just in time, and the firemen arrived soon after. Everyone in the neighborhood praised Jack for his bravery. He smiled and said, "I just did what was right."

13. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) Jack is praised for not doing anything

   b) Jack is afraid of fires

   c) Jack does not know how to react to a fire

   d) Jack helps his neighbor escape a fire

Answer: d) Jack helps his neighbor escape a fire

14. Which language feature is used in the sentence "Without thinking twice"?

   a) Hyperbole

   b) Idiom

   c) Metaphor

   d) Simile

Answer: b) Idiom

15. What does the word "bravery" mean?

   a) Courage

   b) Fear

   c) Anger

   d) Sadness

Answer: a) Courage

16. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

   a) Jack run into the house to help the woman

   b) Jack ran into the house to help the woman

   c) Jack was run into the house to help the woman

   d) Jack running into the house to help the woman

Answer: b) Jack ran into the house to help the woman

Read the text below to answer question number 17-20

The Clever Cat

Luna, a clever cat, loved to play tricks on her owner. One day, she knocked over a flowerpot and pretended to be asleep. When her owner saw the mess, Luna gave a cute little meow, making her owner believe that she had nothing to do with it. Luna's owner smiled and cleaned up, unaware of her cat’s mischief.

17. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) Luna is a mischievous cat who tricks her owner

   b) Luna is a well-behaved cat

   c) Luna helps her owner clean up

   d) Luna is scared of flowerpots

Answer: a) Luna is a mischievous cat who tricks her owner

18. Which language feature is used in the sentence "Luna gave a cute little meow"?

   a) Simile

   b) Personification

   c) Onomatopoeia

   d) Hyperbole

Answer: c) Onomatopoeia

19. What does the word "mischief" mean in the context of the story?

   a) Fun or playful behavior

   b) Serious behavior

   c) Angry behavior

   d) Sad behavior

Answer: a) Fun or playful behavior

20. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

   a) Luna had knocked over a flowerpot and pretend to sleep

   b) Luna knocked over a flowerpot and pretended to sleep

   c) Luna knock over a flowerpot and pretend to sleep

   d) Luna knocked over a flowerpot and pretended to sleeps

Answer: b) Luna knocked over a flowerpot and pretended to sleep

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Read the text below to answer question number 21-24

The Lost Necklace

Anna was walking home from school when she realized that her grandmother’s necklace was missing. She retraced her steps and found the necklace lying on the ground near the park. Anna was relieved and immediately put the necklace back in her bag, promising never to take it out again.

21. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) Anna buys a new necklace

   b) Anna loses a necklace in the park

   c) Anna forgets about the necklace

   d) Anna loses and finds her grandmother's necklace

Answer: d) Anna loses and finds her grandmother's necklace

22. Which of the following words is a synonym for "retrace"?

   a) Forget

   b) Return

   c) Drop

   d) Search

Answer: b) Return

23. What does the word "relieved" mean in the text?

   a) Happy after being worried

   b) Sad after losing something

   c) Angry about losing the necklace

   d) Confused about where the necklace is

Answer: a) Happy after being worried

24. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

   a) Anna was retraced her steps and found the necklace

   b) Anna retracing her steps and found the necklace

   c) Anna retraced her steps and found the necklace

   d) Anna retraced her steps and finding the necklace

Answer: c) Anna retraced her steps and found the necklace

Read the text below to answer question number 25-28

The Helpful Stranger

One summer evening, a man was lost in the city. He was looking for directions when a stranger approached him. The stranger kindly offered to guide him to his destination. Despite the man’s hesitation, the stranger led him safely to his home. The man thanked the stranger and promised to pay it forward someday.

25. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) A stranger helps a lost man find his way home

   b) The man gets lost in the city

   c) The stranger gets lost while helping the man

   d) The man refuses help from the stranger

Answer: a) A stranger helps a lost man find his way home

26. Which language feature is used in "The stranger kindly offered to guide him"?

   a) Hyperbole

   b) Personification

   c) Adverbial phrase

   d) Direct speech

Answer: c) Adverbial phrase

27. What does the word "hesitation" mean in the text?

   a) Quick decision

   b) Delay in action

   c) Strong belief

   d) Fear of walking

Answer: b) Delay in action

28. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

   a) The stranger kindly offered to guide him to his destination

   b) The stranger kindly offer to guide him to his destination

   c) The stranger kindly offered to guide him to destination

   d) The stranger kindly guides him to his destination

Answer: a) The stranger kindly offered to guide him to his destination

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Read the text below to answer question number 29-32

The Enchanted Forest

Maya had always heard rumors about the enchanted forest, but she never believed them. One day, she decided to explore it. As she ventured deeper, she found glowing flowers and heard mystical sounds. She soon realized that the forest was magical, but she couldn’t stay long. Maya left with a sense of wonder and never spoke of it to anyone.

29. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) Maya explores the enchanted forest and finds it magical

   b) Maya is scared of the enchanted forest

   c) Maya stays in the enchanted forest forever

   d) Maya is trapped in the forest

Answer: a) Maya explores the enchanted forest and finds it magical

30. Which of the following is an example of personification?

   a) "She found glowing flowers"

   b) "She heard mystical sounds"

   c) "The forest was magical"

   d) "The forest whispered softly to her"

Answer: d) "The forest whispered softly to her"

31. What does the word "mystical" mean in the context of the story?

   a) Ordinary

   b) Mysterious and magical

   c) Dangerous

   d) Peaceful

Answer: b) Mysterious and magical

32. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

   a) Maya explored the forest and found glowing flowers

   b) Maya explores the forest and find glowing flowers

   c) Maya explored the forest and finds glowing flowers

   d) Maya explore the forest and found glowing flowers

Answer: a) Maya explored the forest and found glowing flowers

Read the text below to answer question number 33-36

The Kind Gardener

Every day, Mr. Green took care of the garden in his backyard. He planted beautiful flowers and made sure the plants were healthy. One day, a child came to the garden and asked if she could help. Mr. Green smiled and handed her a small watering can. From that day on, the child visited Mr. Green every day to help with the garden.

33. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) Mr. Green plants flowers in his garden

   b) A child helps Mr. Green with his garden

   c) Mr. Green doesn’t like gardening

   d) A child plants a garden on her own

Answer: b) A child helps Mr. Green with his garden

34. Which language feature is used in "Mr. Green smiled and handed her a small watering can"?

   a) Hyperbole

   b) Simile

   c) Simple past tense

   d) Onomatopoeia

Answer: c) Simple past tense

35. What does the word "healthy" mean in the text?

   a) Weak and sick

   b) Strong and thriving

   c) Dead

   d) Ugly

Answer: b) Strong and thriving

36. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

   a) Mr. Green take care of the garden every day

   b) Mr. Green was taking care of the garden every day

   c) Mr. Green taken care of the garden every day

   d) Mr. Green takes care of the garden every day

Answer: d) Mr. Green takes care of the garden every day

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The Giant's Secret

Once upon a time, there was a giant who lived alone in the mountains. People were afraid of him because of his size. One day, a traveler climbed the mountain and met the giant. To his surprise, the giant was kind and friendly. He told the traveler that he had been lonely for many years. The traveler promised to visit him often, and they became great friends.

37. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) The giant is kind and becomes friends with a traveler

   b) The giant is angry and scares people

   c) The giant lives alone because he is mean

   d) The giant is never lonely

Answer: a) The giant is kind and becomes friends with a traveler

38. What does the word "lonely" mean in the context of the story?

   a) Happy with friends

   b) Feeling sad because of being alone

   c) Excited to meet new people

   d) Angry and upset

Answer: b) Feeling sad because of being alone

39. Which sentence uses a past tense verb correctly?

   a) The giant meet the traveler on the mountain

   b) The giant meets the traveler on the mountain

   c) The giant meeting the traveler on the mountain

   d) The giant met the traveler on the mountain

Answer: d) The giant met the traveler on the mountain

40. What is the conclusion of the story?

   a) The giant stays alone forever

   b) The giant gets angry

   c) The traveler and the giant become friends

   d) The traveler leaves the giant forever

Answer: c) The traveler and the giant become friends

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Read the text below to answer question number 41-43

The Generous Queen

Queen Isabella was known for her generosity. One winter, there was a severe famine in the kingdom. Queen Isabella ordered that food be given to the hungry people. She even opened the palace kitchen to provide meals for everyone. Her kindness made her beloved by the people of her kingdom.

41. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) Queen Isabella helps the hungry people in her kingdom

   b) Queen Isabella has a large palace

   c) Queen Isabella dislikes the people in her kingdom

   d) Queen Isabella is a mean ruler

Answer: a) Queen Isabella helps the hungry people in her kingdom

42. What does the word "generosity" mean in the text?

   a) A feeling of jealousy

   b) Anger toward others

   c) A sense of pride

   d) Kindness and willingness to help others

Answer: d) Kindness and willingness to help others

43. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

   a) Queen Isabella orders that food given to the people

   b) Queen Isabella ordered that food be given to the people

   c) Queen Isabella ordered that food was given to the people

   d) Queen Isabella orders food be given to the people

Answer: b) Queen Isabella ordered that food be given to the people

Read the text below to answer question number 44-46

The Lost Puppy

One evening, a little girl named Sophie found a puppy wandering on the streets. It was hungry and cold. Sophie took the puppy home, gave it food, and kept it warm. The next day, she put up flyers, and soon the puppy's owner contacted her. Sophie was happy to return the puppy but was glad to know it was safe.

44. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) Sophie finds and helps a lost puppy

   b) Sophie is afraid of the puppy

   c) Sophie keeps the puppy forever

   d) Sophie loses the puppy again

Answer: a) Sophie finds and helps a lost puppy

45. What does the word "wandering" mean in the context of the story?

   a) Playing

   b) Roaming aimlessly

   c) Running fast

   d) Sleeping

Answer: b) Roaming aimlessly

46. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

   a) Sophie took the puppy home and gave it food

   b) Sophie take the puppy home and gave it food

   c) Sophie took the puppy home and gives it food

   d) Sophie takes the puppy home and gave it food

Answer: a) Sophie took the puppy home and gave it food

Read the text below to answer question number 47-50

The Little Explorer

Tim loved exploring the forest behind his house. One day, he found a hidden cave with glowing stones inside. He entered the cave cautiously, but soon, he realized that it was a peaceful place. Tim sat there for hours, exploring the stones and enjoying the silence, before heading home to tell his friends about his discovery.

47. What is the main idea of the story?

   a) Tim explores a hidden cave and discovers glowing stones

   b) Tim is afraid of the forest

   c) Tim gets lost in the forest

   d) Tim finds a treasure in the cave

Answer: a) Tim explores a hidden cave and discovers glowing stones

48. What does the word "cautiously" mean in the context of the story?

   a) Quickly

   b) Carefully

   c) Recklessly

   d) Lazily

Answer: b) Carefully

49. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

   a) Tim entered the cave cautious

   b) Tim enters the cave cautious

   c) Tim entered the cave cautiously

   d) Tim entering the cave cautiously

Answer: c) Tim entered the cave cautiously

50. What is the tenses used in the text?

a) present tense

b) perfect tense

c) future tense

d) past tense

Answer: d) past tense

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