Achievement Test Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

Which signal words indicate a cause-and-effect relationship in a passage?

Accepted Answer

Because, therefore, as a result

Answer

Words like 'because,' 'therefore,' and 'as a result' signal that one event is causing another to happen.

Question 2

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a text?

Accepted Answer

Facts can be proven true or false; opinions express personal beliefs

Answer

A fact is a verifiable statement, while an opinion reflects a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

Question 3

When a character learns a lesson by the end of a story, this lesson is called the:

Accepted Answer

Theme

Answer

The theme is the central message or life lesson conveyed through the events and characters of a story.

Question 4

Which reading strategy involves predicting what will happen next in a text?

Accepted Answer

Predicting

Answer

Predicting involves using clues from the text and prior knowledge to anticipate upcoming events before reading further.

Question 5

A nonfiction text that is organized from earliest to latest event uses which structure?

Accepted Answer

Chronological order

Answer

Chronological order arranges events or steps in the sequence they occurred in time, often using words like 'first,' 'then,' and 'finally.'

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