BKSB Reading and Comprehension Skills 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A job advertisement lists 'excellent communication skills required.' This is an example of what kind of reading material?
- A fictional short story
- Functional/real-world text (Correct answer)
- An academic essay
- A scientific report
Correct answer: Functional/real-world text
Job advertisements are functional texts encountered in everyday life and work contexts.
Question 2: Read this sentence: 'The report was riddled with errors.' What does 'riddled' most likely mean here?
- Cleared of
- Full of (Correct answer)
- Missing some
- Decorated with
Correct answer: Full of
'Riddled with' is a phrase meaning something contains a large number of flaws or problems.
Question 3: Which feature of a non-fiction text helps the reader understand data at a glance?
- A plot twist
- A rhyme scheme
- A chart or graph (Correct answer)
- A metaphor
Correct answer: A chart or graph
Charts and graphs present data visually, making it faster and easier to interpret.
Question 4: A passage states: 'While some argue that fast food is affordable, critics note it leads to poor health outcomes.' What is the author doing?
- Providing only one side of an argument
- Presenting multiple perspectives on an issue (Correct answer)
- Giving a personal opinion
- Defining fast food
Correct answer: Presenting multiple perspectives on an issue
The author presents both a supporting view and a critical view, showing multiple perspectives.
Question 5: What does it mean to read a text 'critically'?
- To find spelling mistakes only
- To evaluate arguments, evidence, and author intent (Correct answer)
- To read as fast as possible
- To memorize every detail
Correct answer: To evaluate arguments, evidence, and author intent
Critical reading involves analyzing the author's purpose, arguments, and evidence rather than accepting everything at face value.
Question 6: A sentence reads: 'Despite the rain, the outdoor event was a resounding success.' What does 'resounding' mean?
- Quiet and modest
- Loud and echoing
- Complete and emphatic (Correct answer)
- Unexpected and surprising
Correct answer: Complete and emphatic
'Resounding' in this context means complete or emphatic, emphasizing how successful the event was.
Question 7: Why might an author use bullet points in a non-fiction text?
- To create suspense
- To make information easier to scan and read (Correct answer)
- To show character development
- To introduce a poem
Correct answer: To make information easier to scan and read
Bullet points break information into clear, digestible chunks that are easy to scan.
BKSB Reading and Comprehension Skills 3
A job advertisement lists 'excellent communication skills required.' This is an example of what kind of reading material?