Reading and Comprehension Skills Flashcards

A health leaflet advises: 'Consult your physician before beginning any new exercise regimen.' Who is the intended audience for this text?

Answer: General public, especially those considering exercise changes

Health leaflets are designed for the general public and advise caution before making lifestyle changes.

What does it mean when a reading passage has a 'formal' tone?

Answer: It uses professional language and avoids casual expressions

A formal tone uses professional, structured language appropriate for official or academic contexts.

A newspaper headline reads: 'Local Council Slashes Budget.' The word 'slashes' is used to:

Answer: Create a dramatic, attention-grabbing impact

Headlines use vivid verbs like 'slashes' for impact and to grab readers' attention quickly.

Which reading approach is most appropriate when you need to find a phone number listed in a directory?

Answer: Scanning for the specific information

Scanning is the technique of moving your eyes quickly over text to locate a specific piece of information.

A passage describes a character as 'a wolf in sheep's clothing.' This is an example of:

Answer: An idiom or metaphor

'A wolf in sheep's clothing' is an idiom/metaphor describing someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous.

When summarizing a passage, what should you focus on?

Answer: The main points in your own words

A good summary captures the key ideas in your own words without including every minor detail.

A sentence reads: 'The policy change was met with widespread skepticism.' What does 'skepticism' mean?

Answer: Doubt or disbelief

Skepticism means a general feeling of doubt or disbelief about something.