Master Reading Comprehension: Strategies for Success in English Language Arts

Question 1

What is the purpose of identifying supporting details in a text?

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To provide evidence for the main idea

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To determine the author's bias

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To summarize the key arguments

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To analyze the author's writing style

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a valid inference?

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It is based on evidence presented in the text

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It is an educated guess that is not supported by the text

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It is a personal opinion that is unrelated to the text

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It is a summary of the main idea of the text

Question 3

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

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Skimming for main ideas only

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Previewing the text before reading

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Annotating as you read

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Rereading difficult passages

Question 4

What is the main idea of a text?

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The central argument or message conveyed by the author

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A summary of all the details included in the text

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The opinion of the author on a particular topic

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The most important event described in the text

Question 5

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

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A specific piece of evidence that supports the main idea

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The main argument of the text

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A fact or statistic that is not directly related to the main idea

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A personal anecdote that the author shares

Question 6

What is the difference between inference and prediction?

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Inference is based on evidence in the text, while prediction is not

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Prediction is based on prior knowledge, while inference is based on the text

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Inference is a conclusion, while prediction is a guess

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There is no difference between inference and prediction

Question 7

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

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Evidence that supports the argument

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The central argument

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A brief overview of the text

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The author's opinion

Question 8

Which of the following is a technique for making inferences?

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Connecting information from the text with prior knowledge

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Re-reading the text multiple times

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Questioning the text

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Highlighting important words

Question 9

What is the main purpose of an author writing a persuasive essay?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint

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To provide information on a specific topic

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To entertain the reader with an interesting story

Question 10

Which of the following is a **characteristic** of a supporting detail?

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Provides evidence for the main idea

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Is always located in the first sentence

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Can be used to make inferences

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Is not necessary for understanding the text

Question 11

When making an inference, you are:

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Drawing conclusions based on the text

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Restating information explicitly stated in the text

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Predicting what will happen next in the text

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Summarizing the main points of the text

Question 12

The author's purpose is the:

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Reason for writing the text

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Main idea of the text

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Audience for the text

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Tone of the text

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of identifying the main idea of a text?

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To grasp a comprehensive understanding of the text's content

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To pinpoint specific information

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To infer the author's viewpoint

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To identify supporting details

Question 14

When analyzing a persuasive text, what type of inference is most pertinent to identify?

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Author's purpose

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Cause and effect

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Comparison and contrast

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Problem and solution

Question 15

Which of the following techniques is NOT used to identify supporting details?

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Examining the author's writing style

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Skimming the text

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Highlighting significant sentences

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Creating a summary

Question 16

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an effective main idea statement?

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It is precise and focused

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It summarizes the entirety of the text

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It includes supporting details

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It utilizes quotation marks for accuracy

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of applying reading strategies?

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Reduced time spent reading

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Enhanced comprehension

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Expanded vocabulary

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Improved critical thinking skills

Question 18

Which of the following is a key component of inferential reading?

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Drawing conclusions based on evidence

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Skimming the text for main ideas

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Identifying supporting details

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Summarizing the text's content

Question 19

When analyzing a text for its purpose, which of the following questions is most relevant?

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What does the author aim to achieve?

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What is the main idea of the text?

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Who is the intended audience?

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What is the setting of the text?

Question 20

Which strategy is NOT covered in this unit on Reading Strategies?

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Summarizing Texts

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Identifying Main Ideas

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Recognizing Supporting Details

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Drawing Inferences

Question 21

Which of the following best exemplifies an inference?

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Based on the context, we can surmise that it is likely warm outside.

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The author states that the sky is blue.

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The text mentions that it is a sunny day.

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The article strongly advocates for stricter gun control.

Question 22

What is the key purpose of employing reading strategies?

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Actively engage with the text and make connections

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Read passively and accept the information presented

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Focus solely on memorizing the content

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Avoid making any inferences or predictions

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a reading strategy taught in this unit that focuses on developing students' reading comprehension skills?

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Defining unfamiliar vocabulary

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Identifying main ideas

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Determining author's purpose

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Summarizing

Question 24

When making an inference, readers should:

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Relate information from the text to their own experiences

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Identify the most important details

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Rely solely on the literal meaning of the words

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Focus on understanding unfamiliar vocabulary

Question 25

A possible purpose for an author writing a persuasive essay is:

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To convince readers to adopt a viewpoint

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To inform readers about a topic

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To entertain readers with a story

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To describe a personal experience

Question 26

In a text, supporting details serve primarily to:

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Provide evidence and support for the main idea

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Introduce new concepts

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Summarize the main points

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State the author's personal opinion

Question 27

When applying reading strategies to a new text, it is important to:

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Actively engage with the text and employ critical thinking

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Focus on memorizing all the details

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Rely solely on the first reading

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Skip over unfamiliar words

Question 28

In a persuasive essay, the author's primary goal is to:

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Convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint.

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Educate the reader on a specific topic.

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Entertain the reader with a narrative or anecdote.

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Provide a step-by-step guide on a specific task.

Question 29

When encountering a complex text, the most effective strategy is:

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Read carefully and annotate as you go.

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Read quickly for general understanding.

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Omit challenging sections and focus on comprehensible ones.

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Abandon the text and seek assistance.

Question 30

What is the primary purpose of graphic organizers in reading?

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Organize thoughts and concepts.

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Enhance visual appeal.

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Improve memorization.

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Impress the instructor.

Question 31

When reading a text, the most crucial aspect to remember is:

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Grasping the central idea of the text.

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Reading efficiently and quickly.

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Answering questions accurately.

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Enjoying the text for pleasure.

Question 32

When searching for the central idea of a text, it is beneficial to:

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Identify key terms and phrases

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Review only the first and last paragraphs

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Focus primarily on supporting details

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Re-read the entire text multiple times

Question 33

Which of the following is not considered a type of supporting detail?

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Personal opinions

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Examples

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Statistics

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Evidence

Question 34

Inferences are:

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Conclusions drawn from provided evidence

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Directly stated in the text

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Assumptions made without evidence

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Opinions expressed by the author

Question 35

Which of the following is characteristic of a proficient reader?

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Actively interacts with the text

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Relies exclusively on prior knowledge

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Underlines every important word

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Avoids annotating the text entirely

Question 36

How does an author's purpose impact the structure and organization of a text?

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It determines the sequence of information and the sections included.

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It mainly influences the level of formality and complexity used.

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It solely affects the choice of vocabulary and sentence structure.

Question 37

When reading an informational text, which strategy is most effective for locating specific facts and details?

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Scanning

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Annotating

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Previewing

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Summarizing

Question 38

Which reading strategy involves drawing conclusions based on the text and the reader's prior knowledge and experiences?

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Inferencing

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Paraphrasing

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Monitoring

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Questioning

Question 39

To determine the author's purpose in writing a text, which reading strategy is most appropriate?

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Examining the text structure and language

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Identifying supporting details

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Mapping the characters

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Analyzing the main idea

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written annotation?

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It is a full summary of the text.

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It is placed in the margins of the text.

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It includes key details.

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It uses symbols and abbreviations for brevity.

Question 41

When monitoring comprehension while reading, which skill is most crucial?

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Self-questioning

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Predicting outcomes

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Making connections

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Visualization

Question 42

Which reading strategy involves breaking down a long and complex text into smaller, manageable sections?

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Chunking

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Outlining

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Summarizing

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Paraphrasing

Question 43

To identify biases and potential errors in a text, which reading strategy is most effective?

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Critical reading

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Close reading

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Proofreading

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Re-reading

Question 44

Which reading strategy can help students connect new information to their prior knowledge and experiences?

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Making connections

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Retelling

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Highlighting

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Vocabulary building

Question 45

When using the SQ3R reading method, which step involves summarizing the main points of the text?

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Summarizing

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Questioning

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Surveying

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Reciting

Question 46

To identify the central idea of a text, which reading strategy is crucial?

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Scanning for keywords and topic sentences

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Annotating every sentence in the text

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Summarizing each paragraph separately

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Re-reading the text several times

Question 47

Supporting details in a text primarily serve to:

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Provide evidence and support for the main idea

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Recap the overall message of the text

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Introduce new concepts or ideas

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Express the author's personal opinions

Question 48

When drawing inferences from a text, which strategy is most effective?

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Establishing connections between ideas and the reader's prior knowledge and experiences

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Highlighting unfamiliar vocabulary

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Translating the text into a different language

Question 49

The primary purpose of identifying the author's purpose in a text is to:

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Understand the author's intent and message

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Provide entertainment for the reader

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Convey factual information

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Persuade the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint

Question 50

Predicting what will happen next in a text involves the use of which reading strategy?

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Making predictions

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Inferencing

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Scanning

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Summarizing

Question 51

Effective reading requires:

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Active engagement and interaction with the text

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Reading as quickly as possible to complete the task

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Ignoring unfamiliar words or concepts

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Memorizing the text for future recall

Question 52

Breaking down a text into smaller, manageable parts is a strategy known as:

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Chunking

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RAFT

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KWL

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SQ3R

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of a metacognitive reading strategy?

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Self-monitoring

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Highlighting

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Summarizing

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Paraphrasing