Reading Comprehension Skills for Year 6 English Students

Question 1

In 'The Hobbit', who embarked on the journey to reclaim the Lonely Mountain?

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Bilbo Baggins

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Frodo Baggins

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Gandalf

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Smaug

Question 2

Where is the Shakespearean play 'Romeo and Juliet' set?

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Verona

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London

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Paris

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Venice

Question 3

What is the purpose of using quotation marks in a text?

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To include dialogue or direct speech

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To provide evidence or support

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To show emphasis

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To summarize information

Question 4

Which word means the opposite of 'sad'?

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Joyful

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Sad

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Angry

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Confused

Question 5

How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor does not

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A simile compares two things, while a metaphor does not

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A metaphor is more literal than a simile

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There is no difference between a simile and a metaphor

Question 6

What is an important skill for effective reading?

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Understanding the meaning of what is read

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Reading aloud clearly

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Summarising what is read

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Enjoying reading

Question 7

Which of these strategies is NOT helpful for understanding a non-fiction text?

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Reading quickly

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Taking notes

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Asking questions

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Re-reading

Question 8

What is the primary goal of reading comprehension?

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To understand and interpret the meaning of a text

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To memorize facts presented in a text

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To critique the author's writing style

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To summarize the main points of a text

Question 9

Which of the following is a commonly used poetic device?

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Metaphor

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Equation

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Punctuation

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Vocabulary

Question 10

What is the central message or idea that an author aims to convey in a text?

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The main idea

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The specific details and examples

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The chronological order of events

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The author's personal opinion

Question 11

How do we differentiate between characterization and plot in narrative texts?

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Characterization focuses on the development and description of characters, while plot focuses on the sequence of events.

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Plot focuses on the development and description of characters, while characterization focuses on the sequence of events.

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Characterization and plot mean the same thing.

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Characterization focuses on the setting, while plot focuses on the characters.

Question 12

What is the active role of the reader in the process of reading comprehension?

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To engage with and interpret the text

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To passively receive information from the text

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To memorize as much information as possible

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To critique the author's writing style

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a comprehension strategy we have learned in this unit?

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Memorizing every detail

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Summarizing the main points

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Predicting what will happen next

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Skimming to get a general idea

Question 14

What's the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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Facts can be proven, but opinions cannot.

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Opinions can be proven, but facts cannot.

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Facts and opinions are the same thing.

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Facts are always negative, while opinions are always positive.

Question 15

Which way of organizing a text compares different ideas or things?

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By comparing and contrasting ideas

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In the order that things happened

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By showing how one thing causes another

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By presenting a problem and then a solution

Question 16

When someone writes to persuade you, what do they want you to do?

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Think or act in a certain way

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Learn something new

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Be entertained

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Share your personal experiences

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a good reading habit?

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Quickly looking over the text without reading it closely

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Making predictions about what will happen

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Reading the text carefully

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Asking questions about the text

Question 18

What is the most important part of a text?

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The main point the author wants to share

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A detail that helps explain the main point

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The title of the text

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The first sentence of the text

Question 19

Which of these is a special way of using words to create a picture or feeling?

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Simile

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Fact

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Opinion

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Setting

Question 20

What type of text structure presents information in a logical sequence?

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Chronological

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Cause and effect

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

Question 21

What does the term 'inference' mean in the context of reading comprehension?

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Making an assumption based on the text

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Identifying the author's bias

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Summarizing the main points

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Predicting future events

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a good reader?

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Ignoring unfamiliar vocabulary

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Skimming and scanning for information

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Making connections to prior knowledge

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Rereading to clarify understanding

Question 23

What is the purpose of a summary?

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To retell the story in a shorter form

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To provide an opinion about the text

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To identify the main characters

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To predict future events

Question 24

What is the main idea of a text?

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The single most important point the author is making

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A summary of all the details in the text

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The first sentence of the text

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The author's opinion about the topic

Question 25

What does the author's tone reveal?

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The author's attitude towards the subject

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The author's purpose for writing

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The main idea of the text

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The intended audience

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a type of text we will study in this unit?

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Science

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Fiction

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Non-fiction

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Poetry

Question 27

What makes fiction different from non-fiction?

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Non-fiction is based on real events, while fiction is not.

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Fiction is based on real events, while non-fiction is not.

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Fiction has characters and a plot, while non-fiction does not.

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Non-fiction has characters and a plot, while fiction does not.

Question 28

What does schema help you with when you read?

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It helps you understand what you're reading because you can connect it to things you already know.

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It makes it harder to guess what might happen in the text.

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It helps you remember everything you read.

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It's not helpful for reading.

Question 29

How does figurative language make a text more engaging and meaningful?

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It adds vivid imagery and sensory details, creating a more engaging experience.

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It makes the text more literal and easier to understand.

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It simplifies the language, making it suitable for younger readers.

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It reduces ambiguity and clarifies the meaning of the text.

Question 30

What is NOT a helpful strategy for preparing for a reading comprehension test?

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Guessing answers without reading the text

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Reading the text thoroughly

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Taking notes while reading

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Answering questions in the order they appear

Question 31

What is the main goal of this reading comprehension unit?

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To develop students' ability to understand and interpret texts

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To improve reading fluency

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To expand vocabulary

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To prepare for exams

Question 32

Which of the following skills will students NOT develop during this unit?

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Summarizing texts

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Analyzing texts

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Interpreting texts

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Evaluating texts

Question 33

What is a key benefit of making inferences while reading?

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It allows us to predict events that may occur in the story.

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It helps us understand ideas that are directly stated in the text.

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It helps us identify the main character in a story.

Question 34

What is the main purpose of authors using literary devices in a text?

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To convey meaning and enhance understanding

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To make the text more enjoyable to read

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To make the text more difficult to understand

Question 35

Why do writers use different text structures in a text?

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To help readers understand information more easily

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To make the text more interesting

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To confuse readers

Question 36

What is a key goal of reading comprehension?

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Understanding the main idea and details of a text

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Memorizing every word in a text

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Reading quickly without understanding

Question 37

What type of reading comprehension question asks you to draw conclusions?

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Inference question

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Multiple choice question

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Short answer question

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a helpful strategy for improving reading comprehension?

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Reading quickly

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Connecting the text to what you already know

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Previewing the text

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Summarizing the main points

Question 39

When reading a story, what is the purpose of identifying the setting?

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To understand the time and place of the events

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To identify the author's purpose

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To predict the plot

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To determine the main characters

Question 40

Which of the following is a key sign of strong inference skills in reading?

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Making connections between different parts of the text

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Identifying the main idea

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Understanding the meaning of every word

Question 41

When analyzing a poem, what is the purpose of examining the rhyme scheme?

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To understand the poet's style and feelings

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To identify the different stanzas

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To uncover the poem's hidden meaning

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To determine the poem's message

Question 42

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

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To share information and knowledge

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To entertain the reader

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To tell a story

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To persuade the reader

Question 43

What is the role of context clues in reading comprehension?

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To help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words

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To predict what will happen next in the story

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To identify the author's perspective

Question 44

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-written summary?

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Concise and accurate

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Lengthy and detailed

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Subjective and opinionated

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Includes personal reflections

Question 45

What is the purpose of using evidence from the text in reading comprehension?

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To support your ideas and interpretations

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To prove that you have read the text

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To make your writing more interesting

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To avoid plagiarism

Question 46

Which of the following is a benefit of using graphic organizers in reading comprehension?

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Graphic organizers help you visualize and understand information

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Graphic organizers provide a summary of the entire text

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Graphic organizers eliminate the need for students to read the text carefully

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for improving reading comprehension?

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Reading the text aloud quickly

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Activating prior knowledge

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Asking questions while reading

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Previewing the text before reading

Question 48

Which of the following is a type of supporting detail?

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Example

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Summary

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Inference

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Opinion

Question 49

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-written summary?

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It is accurate and concise.

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It focuses on minor details.

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It is longer than the original text.

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It includes personal opinions.

Question 50

The purpose of a compare and contrast essay is to:

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Show similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Argue for one side of an issue.

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Summarize a single text.

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

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Metaphor

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Opinion

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Fact

Question 52

The tone of a text can be described as:

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The writer's attitude towards the subject.

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The mood created by the text.

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The setting of the text.

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The purpose of the text.

Question 53

The main purpose of a critical analysis of a text is to:

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Evaluate the text's strengths and weaknesses.

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Agree or disagree with the author's point of view.

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Identify the author's purpose.

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Summarize the text's main points.