aReading Applied Concepts 2

Question 1

A student reads a science article about volcanoes and then uses that information to explain why certain islands form in the ocean. Which reading skill is the student demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Transferring knowledge to a new context

Answer

Applying information from a text to explain a new situation demonstrates knowledge transfer, a key applied reading skill.

Question 2

When a reader notices that a paragraph begins with a claim and ends with supporting evidence, they are recognizing which text feature?

Accepted Answer

Claim-evidence structure

Answer

A claim followed by supporting evidence is the claim-evidence (or argument) structure commonly used in informational texts.

Question 3

After reading a passage about recycling, a student creates a poster persuading classmates to recycle. Which comprehension level does this activity reflect?

Accepted Answer

Applied comprehension

Answer

Using information from a text to create something new or persuade others reflects applied comprehension.

Question 4

A reader encounters the sentence: 'The ancient city lay dormant beneath the sand for centuries.' What is the most likely meaning of 'dormant' based on context?

Accepted Answer

Inactive but still existing

Answer

Context clues like 'beneath the sand for centuries' suggest the city was inactive or sleeping, not destroyed.

Question 5

Which strategy would BEST help a student understand a complex informational text with many technical terms?

Accepted Answer

Using context clues and a glossary to define terms

Answer

Combining context clues with reference tools like a glossary is the most effective strategy for handling technical vocabulary.

(aReading) FastBridge Reading Assessment Practice Test

(aReading) FastBridge Reading Assessment Practice Test

aReading Applied Concepts 2