Reading Proficiency Flashcards
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A student reads a biography of Marie Curie and a science article about radioactivity. Both texts discuss radiation. What is the BEST way to use both sources?
Answer: Compare information from both to get a fuller picture
Using multiple sources together helps build a more complete understanding of a topic.
Which text feature helps a reader quickly find where a specific topic is discussed in a nonfiction book?
Answer: Index
An index lists topics alphabetically with page numbers, making it easy to locate specific information quickly.
A student reads: 'The athlete trained for years, enduring pain and setbacks.' The word 'enduring' most likely means:
Answer: Suffering through
In this context, 'enduring' means tolerating or suffering through difficulties over time.
In the ACCESS reading test, what does 'making an inference' mean?
Answer: Using clues from the text to figure out something not directly stated
An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from textual evidence combined with background knowledge.
A student reads a flyer: 'Join our after-school program! Free snacks, homework help, and fun activities.' What is the flyer's main purpose?
Answer: To recruit students to join a program
The flyer uses appealing features to attract students, so its main purpose is persuasive recruitment.
Which sentence contains a simile?
Answer: She ran like the wind during the race.
A simile makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as'; 'ran like the wind' compares her speed to wind.
A student reads a graph showing rainfall totals for January through June. June has the tallest bar. What conclusion can be drawn?
Answer: June had the most rainfall in that period.
The tallest bar on a bar graph represents the highest value, meaning June had the most rainfall.