Reading and Comprehension Skills Flashcards

A passage ends with 'In conclusion, regular hand-washing remains the single most effective way to prevent illness.' What is the purpose of this sentence?

Answer: To summarize and reinforce the main argument

A concluding sentence restates the main point to reinforce it for the reader.

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

Answer: Water boils at 100°C at sea level.

A fact is verifiable and objective; water boiling at 100°C at sea level is a measurable, proven fact.

You are reading a brochure about a new product. The tone is enthusiastic and positive. What type of text is this most likely to be?

Answer: Promotional/persuasive material

Brochures with enthusiastic, positive tones are typically promotional texts designed to persuade buyers.

In the sentence 'The manager was inundated with complaints,' what does 'inundated' mean?

Answer: Overwhelmed with

'Inundated' means overwhelmed or flooded with something, often work or communication.

A reader underlines the key word in each paragraph while reading. This technique is used to:

Answer: Identify and retain the main ideas

Underlining key words is an active reading strategy that helps identify and remember main ideas.

Which sentence contains an implied meaning rather than a stated one?

Answer: She glanced at the clock for the third time.

Glancing at the clock repeatedly implies impatience or that she is waiting for something — this meaning is not directly stated.

A text uses the words 'firstly,' 'furthermore,' and 'finally.' What do these words tell you about the text's structure?

Answer: It presents ideas in a logical, ordered sequence

Sequencing words like 'firstly,' 'furthermore,' and 'finally' indicate the text is organized in a logical, step-by-step order.