Critical Reading Skills for Year 6 English: Master Reading Comprehension

Question 1

When critiquing a written text, it is important to:

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Consider the intended audience

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Focus solely on the positive aspects

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Ignore the author's intended message

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Avoid providing specific examples and evidence

Question 2

The structure of a text can:

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Help readers follow the flow of ideas

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Ensure that the text covers all necessary topics

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Guarantee that the text is written in a specific style

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Make it easier to learn the text's content by heart

Question 3

A critique should provide:

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A balanced analysis of the text's strengths and weaknesses

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A detailed summary of the text

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Only positive feedback

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Recommendations for improvement

Question 4

What is a logical fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that weakens an argument

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A type of evidence that proves a point

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A technique for organizing a text

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A personal opinion that cannot be argued against

Question 5

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To state the author's main argument or position

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To provide a summary of the entire text

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To introduce the topic and grab the reader's attention

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To list all the evidence that supports the author's argument

Question 6

What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?

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Facts can be proven, while opinions cannot

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Opinions can be proven, while facts cannot

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Facts are always objective, while opinions are always subjective

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Opinions are always objective, while facts are always subjective

Question 7

What is the difference between a critique and a summary?

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A critique evaluates a text, while a summary simply retells its main points

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A summary evaluates a text, while a critique simply retells its main points

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A critique and a summary are the same thing

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There is no difference between a critique and a summary

Question 8

Which literary device does the author use in the following sentence: 'The wind howled like a banshee.'?

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Personification

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Alliteration

Question 9

Which of the following statements accurately describes the purpose of a review?

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To provide an in-depth evaluation of a product, service, or experience

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To retell the main events of a story

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To persuade the reader to buy something

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To summarise the key points of a text

Question 10

How can the use of sensory language enhance the reader's experience?

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Creates a vivid and immersive atmosphere

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Makes the text more difficult to understand

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Helps the reader to anticipate future events

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Adds unnecessary detail to the story

Question 11

What is NOT a purpose of critical reading?

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Memorizing every word in the text

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Identifying the main idea

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Evaluating the author's viewpoint

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Making inferences

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a supporting detail?

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A fact or example that supports the main idea

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The main argument of the text

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The author's opinion on the topic

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The conclusion of the text

Question 13

What is the author's main goal when writing a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader

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To inform the reader

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To entertain the reader

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To describe the reader

Question 14

What is a logical inference that can be made from the text?

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Something that can be reasonably concluded from the text

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Something directly mentioned in the text

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Something that the author believes but does not mention

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Something that contradicts the text

Question 15

Which of the following helps support the main idea by providing details, examples, or reasons?

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Supporting details

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Main points

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Author's opinions

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Additional information

Question 16

When you use clues in the text to make a logical guess or assumption, you're making an:

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Inference

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Prediction

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Opinion

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Conclusion

Question 17

Which action is NOT a sign of a good reader?

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Ignoring the author's purpose

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Making connections between ideas

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Asking questions about the text

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Thinking critically about the text

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a step in the critical reading process?

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Memorizing the entire text

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Identifying the main idea

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Making inferences and drawing conclusions

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Evaluating the author's credibility

Question 19

In critical reading, which of these skills is crucial?

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Identifying the central idea

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Reading at a rapid pace

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Scanning the text

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Deducing the meanings of unfamiliar words

Question 20

What is the main reason for reading critically?

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To analyze and assess the text

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To grasp the surface meaning of a text

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For enjoyment or information gathering

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To memorize presented facts

Question 21

In the sentence 'The cat is on the mat,' what's the main idea?

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A cat occupies the mat

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The cat is in a sitting position

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The mat is beneath the cat

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Cats prefer sitting on mats

Question 22

How does critical reading help us make informed opinions?

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It shows us different perspectives on an issue.

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It provides more facts to remember.

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It tells us what to believe.

Question 23

Which aspect of critical reading does NOT involve analyzing the text?

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Retelling the story

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Identifying the main idea

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Drawing conclusions

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Evaluating the author's purpose

Question 24

When identifying supporting details in a text, what is their main purpose?

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To provide evidence for the main idea

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To prove the author's opinion

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To summarize the text

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To entertain the reader

Question 25

What is crucial when making inferences from a text?

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Considering the context and evidence

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Focusing only on the most obvious conclusions

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Ignoring the author's purpose

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Re-reading the text multiple times

Question 26

Which characteristic is essential for an effective text evaluation?

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Providing specific evidence to support claims

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Relying primarily on personal opinions

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Using emotional language to persuade readers

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Ignoring the author's credibility

Question 27

What is the primary goal of critical reading?

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To analyze, interpret, and evaluate texts

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To enjoy reading and escape reality

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To enhance writing skills and vocabulary

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To memorize information for future use

Question 28

Which strategy can enhance critical reading skills?

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Annotating texts to mark important details

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Avoiding challenging texts

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Reading passively without engaging with the content

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Focusing solely on vocabulary building

Question 29

What does determining the author's purpose involve?

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Understanding the message the author intends to convey

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Identifying the author's personal beliefs and biases

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Evaluating the author's writing style

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Summarizing the author's main points

Question 30

Which inference can be reasonably drawn from a text stating: 'The storm raged throughout the night, with thunderbolts and torrential rain'?

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The roads may be flooded

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The weather will be sunny tomorrow

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The storm will likely weaken soon

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The temperature will rise significantly

Question 31

How do the main idea and supporting details of a text differ?

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The main idea provides the overall message, while the supporting details provide evidence and examples

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The main idea is less important than the supporting details

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The supporting details are always shorter than the main idea

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They are the same thing and serve the same purpose

Question 32

When evaluating the credibility of a source, which factor is most significant?

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The author's reputation and expertise

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The number of pages in the source

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The date of publication

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The author's personal opinions

Question 33

When researching, which of these is the best way to check if a source is reliable and trustworthy?

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Check if other reliable sources have mentioned or used the source in their work.

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Look for sources that are popular and have many followers.

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If the source confirms your existing beliefs, it must be credible.

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It's okay to just skim the source quickly to save time.

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a key skill in critical reading?

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Writing creatively

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Identifying the main idea

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Making inferences

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Drawing conclusions

Question 35

What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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To provide evidence and expand on the main idea

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To state the main idea

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To introduce the topic

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To summarize the text

Question 36

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a critical analysis?

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To guide the reader's understanding of the analysis

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To state the author's opinion about the text

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To summarize the main points of the text

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To provide background information on the topic

Question 37

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

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Memorizing the text

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Annotating the text

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Discussing the text with others

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Reflecting on your understanding

Question 38

What is the main purpose of a supporting detail in a text?

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To give evidence for the main idea

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To present a different perspective

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To explain a complex concept

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To provide examples

Question 39

When drawing a conclusion from a text, what factor is the most important to consider?

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The evidence presented in the text

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The author's feelings about the topic

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The reader's personal beliefs

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The length of the text

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for checking the reliability of a written text?

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Counting the number of pages in the text

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Investigating the author's qualifications

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Examining the validity of the sources

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Identifying potential biases in the text

Question 41

How does critical reading empower individuals to navigate the world more effectively?

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It enables them to make informed decisions based on evidence.

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It fosters an understanding of diverse perspectives.

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It enhances their writing abilities.

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It provides a relaxing escape from reality.

Question 42

When reading critically, why is it essential to consider the author's purpose?

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To grasp the author's intended message

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To locate the main idea

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To pinpoint supporting details

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To draw inferences

Question 43

Authors use different writing styles to influence how readers feel about a text. Which of these is NOT a way an author's writing style can affect readers?

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Providing a clear and unbiased presentation of facts

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Creating a specific mood or atmosphere

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Influencing the reader's emotions

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Making the text easier or harder to understand

Question 44

A writer describes a character as having 'a heart of stone.' What does this tell us about the character?

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They are likely unkind and unemotional.

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They are very strong.

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They are a statue.

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They are very old.

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a reliable source for factual information?

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A personal blog

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An encyclopedia

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A scientific journal article

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A government website

Question 46

What is the main idea of the following paragraph?

>The Amazon rainforest is home to an incredible variety of plants and animals.  It is also an important part of the Earth's ecosystem, helping to regulate the climate. However, deforestation is a serious threat to the Amazon and its inhabitants.

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The Amazon rainforest is important but threatened.

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The Amazon rainforest has many different kinds of animals.

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Deforestation is a serious problem.

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The Earth's climate needs to be regulated.

Question 47

The author's purpose in writing a persuasive text is usually to:

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Convince the reader to agree with their viewpoint.

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Tell a fictional story.

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Express personal feelings and experiences.

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Provide unbiased information on a topic.

Question 48

'She was as happy as a clam' is an example of which literary device?

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Simile

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Hyperbole

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Personification

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Metaphor

Question 49

What can you infer about the following situation:

>John hurried home, clutching his school report card tightly in his sweaty hand.

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John is nervous to show his parents his report card.

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John just came from a football game.

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John is excited to show his parents his good grades.

Question 50

Which of these sentences contains a fact, rather than an opinion?

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The Earth orbits the Sun.

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Cats make better pets than dogs.

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Summer is the most fun season.

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Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

Question 51

The tone of a text refers to:

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The author's attitude towards the subject.

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The main idea of the text.

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The genre of the text.

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The intended audience of the text.

Question 52

What is the likely purpose of a text with headings, subheadings, and bullet points?

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To present information clearly and concisely.

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To persuade the reader to take action.

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To tell a fictional story.

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To express personal feelings and thoughts.