Comprehension Flashcards
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A student reads a biography of Harriet Tubman. The student is asked: 'What obstacles did Tubman face?' This question primarily assesses:
Answer: Detail retrieval and text comprehension
Identifying obstacles a subject faced requires the student to locate and understand specific details within the text.
Which word signals a problem-solution text structure in a nonfiction passage?
Answer: Therefore the solution was
'The solution was' directly signals that the author is presenting an answer to a problem described in the text.
A comprehension question asks: 'What evidence in the passage supports the idea that exercise improves mood?' This is an example of:
Answer: A text-evidence question
Asking students to find evidence that supports a claim is a text-evidence comprehension question.
In aReading, 'inferential comprehension' differs from 'literal comprehension' because inferential comprehension requires students to:
Answer: Use text clues and background knowledge to figure out unstated information
Inferential comprehension goes beyond what is explicitly written, combining text clues with prior knowledge to draw conclusions.
A student reads a poem and is asked about the mood. The poem uses words like 'gloomy,' 'shadows,' and 'silent graves.' What mood do these words create?
Answer: Dark and somber
Words like 'gloomy,' 'shadows,' and 'silent graves' create a dark, somber, or eerie mood in the poem.
Which of the following best describes the skill of 'making a prediction' in reading comprehension?
Answer: Using text clues and prior knowledge to guess what will happen next
Predicting involves using evidence from the text combined with background knowledge to anticipate upcoming events or information.
A student reads a passage and is asked: 'What is the difference between the two scientists' methods?' This question requires which comprehension skill?
Answer: Comparing and contrasting information
Identifying differences between two subjects requires compare-and-contrast comprehension, a key skill assessed in aReading.