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Interactive Grade 6 English Critical Comprehension Test

English · Grade 6 · 15 questions · 15 min

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Critical Comprehension

Read the passage:
"Governments around the world have introduced sugar taxes in an attempt to reduce obesity and related diseases. The United Kingdom introduced a soft drink levy in 2018, which has led manufacturers to reduce sugar content in many drinks by up to 50%. Supporters argue the policy works. Critics, however, question whether it disproportionately affects lower-income households, who spend a larger share of their income on food and drink. The debate hinges on whether public health goals justify the economic burden on the most vulnerable."

What is the structure of this passage?

A.Tells the story of how the law was passedB.Argues strongly in favour of the sugar taxC.Compares obesity rates in different countriesD.States a policy outcome, then presents arguments for and against

Read the passage:
"The concept of 'moral luck' challenges the idea that we are fully responsible for our actions. Consider two identical drunk drivers: one arrives home safely; the other hits a pedestrian. Both behaved equally recklessly — yet one faces criminal charges and social condemnation while the other does not. Philosopher Thomas Nagel argued that we judge people not just by their intentions, but by outcomes beyond their control. This raises profound questions about justice, blame, and what we truly deserve."

What is the CENTRAL QUESTION raised by the drunk driver example?

A.Whether drunk driving should be illegalB.Whether it is fair to judge people differently for identical choices when outcomes are determined by chanceC.Whether luck determines all moral decisionsD.Whether philosophy is useful in law

Read the passage:
"The debate around artificial intelligence replacing human workers has intensified. Proponents of automation argue that machines can perform repetitive tasks more efficiently and safely. Critics, however, warn that millions of low-skilled jobs could disappear within a decade, widening inequality. Economists are divided — some predict AI will generate new industries, as the internet did in the 1990s. Others warn that this time the pace of change is too rapid for societies to adapt."

What is the author's overall stance on AI?

A.Uncertain and confusedB.Balanced — presenting both sides without a clear positionC.Strongly in favour of AID.Strongly opposed to automation

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