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The objective of comprehension evaluation is to test the student’s ability to grasp the
meaning of a passage accurately and also their ability to answer questions in a correct,
clear and coherent manner.

A. Read the passage on Niagara Falls and answer the questions that follow.

The Niagara Falls are located on the border of Canada and USA. The Niagara Falls

are made up of three water falls, the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls and the
Horseshoe Falls. The Horseshoe Falls are the largest and the Bridal Veil Falls are the
smallest. The three waterfalls combine to produce the highest flow rate of any
waterfall on the earth. The largest vertical drop is over 165 feet. The Niagara Falls
were created by glacier activity around 10,000 years ago. They are a source of
hydropower, producing large amounts of electricity. Hydroelectric stations in the area
divert less water during the summer when tourist numbers are high, ensuring a

spectacular flow of water for visitors. The Niagara River drains water from Lake Erie
into Lake Ontario. At the current rate of erosion, scientists believe that the Niagara
Falls will be gone in around 50,000 years. The Niagara Falls have long been a
popular tourist destination, boosted by a number of movies featuring the Falls. Goat
Island is situated in the middle of the Niagara Falls, between Horseshoe Falls and

Bridal Veil Falls. A monument dedicated to Serbian - American inventor Nikola Tesla
is located in Goat Island. The Niagara Falls are visited by around 30 million people
every year. The Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest park in the United States. In
2012, Nik Wallenda became the first person to cross the Niagara Falls.

1. Put a tick (3) on the correct option.

a. Between Horseshoe Falls and Bridal Falls is ___________.
i) Goat Island ii) Ball Island iii) Lion Island

b. The largest vertical drop is over ___________.
i) 165 ft ii) 164 ft iii) 175 ft

c. At current rate of erosion, scientists believe that Niagara Falls will be gone in
around ___________.
i) 30,000 years ii) 40,000 years iii) 50,000 years

d. The largest waterfall in Niagara Falls is ___________.
i) Bridal Veil ii) Horseshoe iii) American

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