Table 1.

The five categories of question used to assess comprehension.

Style	Description	Example
Multiple choice	A brief question is posed with three alternative answers.	Where does Circus Romano perform?
		A	in a theatre
		B	in a tent
		C	in a stadium
Checklist	A list of items is given, a subset of which are true or were mentioned in the passage.	Which TWO of the following can you get advice about from the Union?
		A	immigration
		B	grants
		C	medical problems
		D	personal problems
		E	legal matters
Fill in the blanks	A sentence from the passage is given, with one item missing.	The government plans to give $..................... to assist the farmers.
Short-answer	A question requiring a brief answer is posed.	How often do the Top Bus Company tours run?
Image	An image corresponding to the passage is given, with some labels missing.