Reading: Fiction and Non-Fiction - Improve Comprehension Skills

Question 1

In a non-fiction text, the author uses the word "colossal" to describe the size of a dinosaur. How does this help expand the reader's vocabulary?

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Using more complex synonyms for common words

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Using only familiar words for easy understanding

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Repeating the same word to emphasize its importance

Question 2

Which of these is a key feature that helps us recognize non-fiction texts?

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They provide facts and real information.

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They tell imaginary stories.

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They are always written by well-known authors.

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They include many colorful images.

Question 3

What is a key difference between non-fiction and fiction texts?

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Non-fiction texts tell about real things.

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Non-fiction texts are made-up stories.

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Non-fiction texts use characters and plots.

Question 4

Which text structure is used in the non-fiction text, 'The History of Trains'?

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Chronological

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

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Descriptive

Question 5

Which of these is a key feature of non-fiction texts?

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They provide factual information.

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They tell a story using imaginative language.

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They are always written in the third person.

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They mainly contain opinions and personal experiences.

Question 6

When reading a non-fiction text, what's a good strategy to use?

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Look for the text's structure, like headings and subheadings.

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Read every word very carefully.

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Skip the boring parts.

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Only read the pictures and captions.

Question 7

What is a key characteristic of non-fiction texts?

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They provide factual information or tell true stories.

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They use vivid language to create mental images.

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They always follow a clear structure with a beginning, middle, and end.

Question 8

What is a key difference between fiction and non-fiction texts?

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Non-fiction texts are often organized in a logical order.

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Non-fiction texts include made-up stories.

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Non-fiction texts use many colorful illustrations.

Question 9

What's the main reason for writing a non-fiction text?

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To share real facts about a topic

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To tell a story about made-up people

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To convince you to believe something

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To make you feel happy or amused

Question 10

Which strategy is NOT helpful when reading a non-fiction text?

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Predicting what will happen next

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Finding the main idea

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Using context clues to understand new words

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Making conclusions based on the information

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a helpful strategy for improving your reading comprehension?

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Ignoring any words that you don't understand.

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Making predictions about the text.

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Skimming the text to get a general idea of what it is about.

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Asking questions about the text while you read it.

Question 12

What is the main purpose of a non-fiction text?

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To give information about real events or ideas

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To tell a made-up story

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To make the reader laugh with a funny story

Question 13

When you encounter an unfamiliar word in a text, which strategy is NOT helpful for understanding its meaning?

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Guessing the meaning based on the word's sound

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Searching for clues in the surrounding text

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Consulting a dictionary

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Seeking assistance from a teacher or classmate

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a way to help you understand what you read?

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Memorizing every word

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Summarizing the main points

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Predicting what might happen next

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Creating pictures in your mind

Question 15

When making inferences, which of these is NOT a helpful strategy?

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Guessing

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Using our existing knowledge

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Finding clues in the text

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a helpful strategy for understanding what you read?

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Memorizing

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Making predictions

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Asking questions

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Creating mental images

Question 17

What's the main purpose of a non-fiction text?

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To teach and inform

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To tell a fun story

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To share the writer's thoughts

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To make you laugh or cry

Question 18

In a story, the writer says "The wind wailed like a banshee." What does this comparison tell us about the sound of the wind?

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The wind was making a high-pitched, mournful sound.

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The wind was blowing very strongly.

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The wind was causing a lot of damage.

Question 19

Which of these is **not** a type of figurative language?

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Exclamation mark

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Simile

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Metaphor

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of a non-fiction text?

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To inform

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To entertain

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To persuade

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To express feelings

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of making a deductive inference?

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I see a dog. Therefore, it must have four legs.

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I see a dog with four legs.

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I feel warm because the sun is shining.

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The grass is green.

Question 22

What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

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Very careful and precise

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Very messy and chaotic

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Very fast and energetic

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Very slow and lazy

Question 23

Which type of text will you NOT be reading in this unit?

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Maths textbooks

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Stories

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Non-fiction books

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Poems

Question 24

What do you need to do to 'deduce' something?

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Use clues to reach a conclusion

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Guess the answer

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Ask someone for help

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Read the text again

Question 25

Which of these is an example of a non-fiction text?

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The Book of British Birds

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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Alice in Wonderland

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War and Peace

Question 26

What is the main reason for reading fiction?

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To be entertained and imagine

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To learn new facts

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To persuade people

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To provide factual evidence

Question 27

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion cannot

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An opinion is a fact that someone believes

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They are the same thing

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A fact is always true, while an opinion can be wrong

Question 28

Who is the person who writes a book called?

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Author

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Illustrator

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Publisher

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Editor

Question 29

Which of these is a sign of a good reader?

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They read often and widely

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They believe everything they read

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They skip over words they don't know

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They only read non-fiction

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a helpful way to make inferences when reading fiction?

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Ignoring the author's writing style

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Thinking about the characters' motivations

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Using information you already know

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Rereading parts of the text

Question 31

Which word means the same as 'deduction'?

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Conclusion

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Guess

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Idea

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Test

Question 32

Which of these questions should you NOT ask yourself when reading a non-fiction text?

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What do I think of the text?

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Who wrote this text?

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What is the main reason for writing this text?

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What do I already know about this topic?

Question 33

The purpose of a glossary in a non-fiction text is to:

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Define difficult words

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Summarize the key points

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Give more information about the topic

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Explain the author's purpose

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a feature of a fictional story?

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True facts and information

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Made-up characters

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Imaginary events

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Exciting plots

Question 35

What is the main purpose of writing a non-fiction text?

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To give you information and knowledge

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To make you laugh

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To convince you about something

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To tell a thrilling story

Question 36

Which of these is a way of making a good guess about something you read?

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Predicting what might happen next

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Summarising the main points of the story

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Changing the words in a sentence to make it sound different

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Correcting any spelling mistakes

Question 37

What does the word 'deduce' mean?

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To figure something out from clues

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To make up a story in your mind

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To draw a picture of something in your head

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To explain something clearly

Question 38

Which of these is the main focus of this English unit?

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Developing comprehension skills

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Improving your writing skills

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Learning about different genres

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Expanding your vocabulary

Question 39

When you read non-fiction texts, it's important to:

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Pay attention to details

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Read quickly to finish faster

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Imagine the story in your head

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Look only at the pictures

Question 40

In a story, the character who is the main hero or heroine is called the:

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Protagonist

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tagonist

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Antagonist

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Narrator

Question 41

Which type of book tells you about the life of a real person?

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Biography

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Newspaper

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Fairy tale

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Poem

Question 42

When making an inference, it's important to use:

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Prior knowledge

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Only pictures

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Your imagination

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A random guess

Question 43

Read this sentence: 'Her face was as bright as the sun.' Which literary device is used here?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 44

What is the main reason for reading a novel?

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To enjoy an imaginative story

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To learn about a particular topic

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To change your beliefs

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To understand a scientific concept

Question 45

Which sentence best shows a main idea?

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Recycling is vital for protecting the environment.

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The caterpillar forms a chrysalis.

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Follow these steps to make a delicious cake.

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My dog is the cutest and most amazing pet ever!

Question 46

Read this line: 'The wind screamed like a banshee.' What does this suggest about the wind?

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It was loud and fierce

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It was gentle and calm

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It was warm and inviting

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It was slow and steady

Question 47

Read this line: 'The child skipped across the meadow, her giggles dancing in the air.' What type of sensory language is used here?

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Auditory

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Visual

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Tactile

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Olfactory

Question 48

What's the goal of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of a text

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To list all the details in a text

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To express an opinion or interpretation of a text

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To analyze and critique a text

Question 49

When reading a text, which strategy is NOT helpful for understanding it?

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Skipping over words you don't know

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Making predictions

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Skimming and scanning

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Re-reading difficult sections

Question 50

When we make an inference, we:

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Reach a conclusion based on clues in the text

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State what is directly written in the text

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Use our own imagination to create a different story

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Ignore the author's intended meaning

Question 51

What is the main purpose of a glossary in a non-fiction text?

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To explain difficult words and concepts

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To summarize the text

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To list the characters and their roles

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To add extra information that is not essential to the text

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a good way to expand your vocabulary?

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Ignoring words you don't know

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Using a dictionary or thesaurus

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Reading different types of books and articles

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Asking someone for help

Question 53

What is the purpose of using quotations in a non-fiction text?

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To support claims with evidence

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To introduce a new character

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To create a dialogue

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To add humor to the writing

Question 54

Which of these is a feature of fictional texts?

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Uses made-up characters and settings

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Presents factual information

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Written in a straightforward and objective style

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Based on real-life events

Question 55

When we deduce information from a text, we:

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Make a sensible guess based on clues in the text

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Read the text quickly to get the main idea

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Ignore any information that is not directly stated

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Use only our prior knowledge and experiences

Question 56

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, but an opinion cannot

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An opinion is based on evidence, but a fact is not

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A fact is always true, but an opinion can change

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There is no difference between a fact and an opinion

Question 57

When reading a non-fiction text, which of the following is NOT a type of inference we might make?

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Making predictions about what might happen next

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Drawing conclusions based on details in the text

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Identifying the main idea of a paragraph

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Inferring the author's purpose for writing

Question 58

Which of the following is a good way to expand our vocabulary?

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Understanding the context in which new words are used

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Learning new words in isolation

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Memorizing long lists of unfamiliar words

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Translating words from one language to another

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a comprehension skill?

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Memorizing facts

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Identifying the main idea

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Making inferences

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Predicting outcomes

Question 60

When making inferences while reading, it's important to use evidence from the text. Which of these is NOT a good strategy for making inferences?

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Guessing without evidence

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Using context clues

Question 61

What is NOT a feature of a valid inference?

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It is a guess that is not supported by the text.

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It is supported by evidence from the text.

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It is a sensible explanation.

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It answers a question that is not directly stated in the text.

Question 62

What does the word 'elated' mean?

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Happy

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Sad

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Angry

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Scared

Question 63

Non-fiction texts are often written to inform or explain. How does this purpose usually affect the way the text is organized?

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The text uses headings and subheadings to guide the reader through the content.

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The text is divided into short paragraphs, each covering a different main idea.

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The text includes images and diagrams to make the concepts easier to understand.

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The text is written in chronological order to present events or information in a sequential manner.

Question 64

Which of these is a key comprehension skill stressed in this unit?

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Making assumptions based on clues

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Putting events in order

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Learning to write letters

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Learning how to sound out words