Reading Skills Flashcards
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An article begins: 'Many people now work from home.' What is the topic likely to be?
Answer: Remote working
The opening sentence introduces working from home as the subject.
A paragraph lists prices, sizes, and colours of a jacket. What kind of text is it?
Answer: A product description
Details like price, size, and colour describe a product.
Read: 'Turn left at the bank, then go straight on.' What is the purpose of this text?
Answer: To give directions
The text guides the reader on how to get somewhere.
A short text describes a person's daily routine in the present tense. It is most likely —
Answer: A description of habits
Present-tense daily routines describe regular habits.
An invitation reads: 'You're warmly invited to our opening on Saturday.' What is its main purpose?
Answer: To invite someone to an event
'You're invited' shows it is inviting the reader to an event.
Read a headline: 'Local Library to Open on Sundays.' What information does it give?
Answer: New opening days for the library
The headline announces the library will open on a new day, Sundays.
A text says: 'In conclusion, regular exercise improves health.' What is this sentence doing?
Answer: Summarising the main point
'In conclusion' signals a summary of the main idea.