Reading Comprehension and Passage Analysis Flashcards

A passage states: 'Despite the heavy rain, the outdoor concert continued, and the crowd remained enthusiastic throughout the evening.' What can you conclude about the crowd?

Answer: They enjoyed the concert regardless of the rain

The word 'enthusiastic' combined with 'despite the heavy rain' shows the crowd enjoyed the event even in bad weather.

What does it mean to identify the 'author's purpose' in a passage?

Answer: To determine why the author wrote the passage

Author's purpose refers to the reason a writer creates a text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

A passage reads: 'The new policy was met with mixed reactions—some employees praised it while others strongly objected.' What is the tone of this sentence?

Answer: Neutral and balanced

Presenting both positive and negative reactions without taking a side creates a neutral, balanced tone.

When a passage provides a definition immediately after an unfamiliar word, this context clue is called:

Answer: A definition clue

A definition clue directly explains the meaning of an unknown word within the same sentence or the next sentence.

Read: 'Maria studied every night for two weeks. On test day, she answered every question with confidence.' What is implied?

Answer: Maria's preparation helped her succeed

The cause-and-effect relationship implies that her consistent studying led to her confident performance on the test.

Which reading strategy helps you best understand the structure of an informational passage?

Answer: Identifying headings, topic sentences, and supporting details

Recognizing headings, topic sentences, and supporting details reveals how an informational text is organized and what it is trying to communicate.