ACCESS Reading Proficiency 2

Question 1

A student reads: 'The library closes at 8 PM on weekdays and 5 PM on weekends.' What time does the library close on Saturday?

Accepted Answer

5 PM

Answer

Saturday is a weekend day, so the library closes at 5 PM.

Question 2

Which context clue strategy helps you figure out an unknown word by looking at surrounding sentences?

Accepted Answer

Using context clues

Answer

Context clues are words and phrases near an unknown word that help reveal its meaning.

Question 3

A passage states: 'Unlike her quiet sister, Maria was outgoing and loved meeting new people.' What does 'outgoing' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

Friendly and sociable

Answer

The contrast with 'quiet' and the detail about loving to meet people indicates 'outgoing' means friendly and sociable.

Question 4

On the ACCESS test, what does a 'literary text' typically include?

Accepted Answer

Stories, poems, and plays

Answer

Literary texts include creative works such as stories, poems, and plays.

Question 5

A student reads a story where a character says, 'I've been waiting forever!' What literary device is being used?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Answer

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, like 'waiting forever.'

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