AAFM (Reading) 2

Question 1

In a reading passage, the main idea is best described as what?

Accepted Answer

The central point the author wants to convey

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The first sentence of every paragraph

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A minor supporting detail

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The longest word in the text

Question 2

What is the purpose of a supporting detail in a passage?

Accepted Answer

To reinforce or explain the main idea

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To contradict the author's point

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To end the passage

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To confuse the reader

Question 3

When you infer meaning from a text, you are doing what?

Accepted Answer

Drawing a conclusion not directly stated

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Copying a sentence exactly

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Ignoring the context

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Reading only the title

Question 4

A word's connotation refers to what?

Accepted Answer

Its implied or emotional meaning

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Its exact dictionary definition

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Its number of syllables

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Its part of speech

Question 5

The tone of a passage refers to what?

Accepted Answer

The author's attitude toward the subject

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The number of paragraphs

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The font size used

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The reader's reading speed

Question 6

Which strategy helps identify the meaning of an unknown word in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Using surrounding context clues

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Skipping the entire paragraph

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Guessing randomly

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Counting the letters

Question 7

A summary of a passage should do what?

Accepted Answer

Restate the key points concisely

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Include every single detail

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Add the reader's opinions

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Change the author's meaning