Text Structure
How does the author organize the text to compare the benefits and drawbacks of having a favorite color?
A. Chronological order
B. Cause and effect
C. Problem and solution
D. Compare and contrast
D. Compare and contrast
How does the author use comparison in the text?
A. To confuse readers
B. To highlight differences
C. To tell a story
D. To describe a place
B. To highlight differences
What is one emotional benefit of having a favorite color according to the text?
A. Feeling bored
B. Feeling comfort
C. Feeling confused
D. Feeling isolated
B. Feeling comfort
What is the author’s main purpose in writing this text?
A. To entertain readers with stories
B. To argue that colors are unimportant
C. To explain why having a favorite color is valuable
D. To describe scientific research
C. To explain why having a favorite color is valuable
What can be inferred about people who embrace all colors according to the text?
A. They dislike colors
B. They are unhappy
C. They are confused
D. They appreciate diversity
D. They appreciate diversity
What is the purpose of the introduction paragraph in this text?
A. To tell a story about favorite colors
B. To present the main idea about favorite colors
C. To list color names
D. To describe a scientific study on favorite colors
B. To present the main idea about favorite colors
What literary technique is used when the text says “blue is often associated with calmness”?
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Specific Example
D. Personification
C. Specific Example
How can having a favorite color help socially?
A. By avoiding conversations
B.By making others angry
C. By creating connections
D. By limiting friendships
C. By creating connections
How does the author view people who do not have a favorite color?
A. As foolish
B. As flexible
C. As more creative
D. As unhappy
B. As flexible
Why might someone feel “pigeonholed” by having a favorite color?
A. Because they dislike all other colors
B. Because it limits their aesthetic options
C. Because they don’t care about colors
D. Because others force their choices
B. Because it limits their aesthetic options
How does the author transition between discussing emotional benefits and social benefits?
A. With a rhetorical question, allowing readers to think deeper
B. With a story about their favorite color
C. By using contrast words like “Moreover”
D. With a poem
C. By using contrast words like “Moreover”
What effect does the phrase “emotional anchor” have in the text?
A. It distracts readers
B. It creates humor
C. It suggests stability and comfort
D. It confuses meaning
C. It suggests stability and comfort
What is a drawback mentioned about not having a favorite color?
A. It makes people too focused
B. It may limit social interactions
C. It causes emotional distress
D. It forces rigid choices
B. It may limit social interactions
Why does the author include examples like blue and red?
A. To confuse readers
B. To illustrate emotional associations with colors
C. To list popular colors according to their rank
D. To tell a story
B. To illustrate emotional associations with colors
What social advantage does having a favorite color provide?
A. It makes people isolated
B. Arguments
C. Bonding and conversation
D. It limits social groups
C. Bonding and conversation
How does the conclusion support the author’s overall argument?
A. By introducing new ideas
B. By summarizing benefits
C. By listing unrelated facts
D. By telling a personal anecdote
B. By summarizing benefits
How does the use of words like “comfort,” “joy,” and “identity” influence the tone?
A. Makes it angry
B. Makes it humorous
C. Makes it positive
D. Makes it scientific
C. Makes it positive
How does the text define flexibility in color preference?
A. Only liking one color
B. Changing favorite colors daily
C. Ignoring colors altogether
D. Being open to all colors
D. Being open to all colors
What tone does the author use throughout the text?
A. Angry and critical
B. Sarcastic and humorous
C. Informative and positive
D. Sad and pessimistic
C. Informative and positive
How does the text suggest emotional well-being is connected to color preference?
A. It is unrelated
B. It brings comfort and joy
C. It causes stress
D. It confuses people
B. It brings comfort and joy
Which part of the text discusses the emotional effects of colors?
A. Introduction on the purpose of favorite colors
B. Early paragraphs comparing feelings
C. Conclusion
D. Social connection section
B. Early paragraphs comparing feelings
What does the author imply by using the phrase “pigeonholed” in relation to having a favorite color?
A. It is a compliment
B. It suggests a restriction
C. It means freedom
D. It means variety
B. It suggests a restriction
According to the text, why do the benefits of having a favorite color outweigh the drawbacks?
A. Because it makes people famous
B. Because it enriches life
C. Because it limits choices
D. Because it is easier than flexibility
B. Because it enriches life
How does the author suggest having a favorite color relates to identity?
A. It reflects personality
B. It has no connection
C. It limits identity
D. It forces conformity
A. It reflects personality
According to the text, what is a key reason everyone should have a favorite color?
A. To avoid confusion about favorite colors
B. To follow trends
C. To limit choices about favorite colors
D. To create a more meaningful and vibrant life
D. To create a more meaningful and vibrant life