The English 20-2 Reading Comprehension exam is designed to assess a student’s ability to interpret, analyze, and evaluate various forms of text. Unlike the 30-1 stream, which focuses heavily on abstract literary criticism, the 20-2 level emphasizes practical literacy, the understanding of human experience, and the ability to extract meaning from diverse media. A typical practice test consists of multiple-choice questions based on a series of readings, ranging from modern fiction and classic poetry to visual texts and informative essays. The Anatomy of the Test

a) Show that the dock is poorly maintained b) Foreshadow a future accident c) Connect Mariana to her childhood and past d) Introduce a mystery about who caused the dent

Strong/Developing ability to use text clues to draw conclusions about unstated themes or author intentions.

[Name] Test Date: [Date] Overall Score: [Score]% 1. Performance Summary by Text Type