AQL Academic Reading and Comprehension 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in an academic paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main point that the paragraph will develop

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To provide a citation for the source material

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To conclude the argument of the entire essay

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To offer a counterargument to the main thesis

Question 2

In academic reading, 'context clues' are used to:

Accepted Answer

Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words from surrounding text

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Identify the author's biography

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Count the number of supporting details

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Recognize the text's font and formatting

Question 3

Which text structure presents events or steps in the order they occur?

Accepted Answer

Chronological order

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

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Cause and effect

Question 4

A passage that presents a problem and then discusses ways to address it is using which organizational pattern?

Accepted Answer

Problem and solution

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Chronological order

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Descriptive

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Narrative

Question 5

If an AQL question asks you to 'summarize' a passage, you should:

Accepted Answer

State the main idea and key supporting points in your own words

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Copy several sentences directly from the passage

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Analyze the author's rhetorical devices in detail

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List every fact mentioned in the passage

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a fact rather than an opinion?

Accepted Answer

The US population exceeded 330 million in 2020.

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Americans should eat more vegetables.

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This policy is the best solution to climate change.

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Reading is more important than writing.