BSEP Reading Comprehension and Passage Analysis 2

Question 1

A passage argues that 'students who read for 20 minutes daily perform significantly better academically.' What type of writing is this?

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Persuasive/argumentative

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Narrative

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Descriptive

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Fictional

Question 2

In a reading passage, the word 'benevolent' is used to describe a charity founder. Based on context, what does 'benevolent' most likely mean?

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Kind and generous

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Wealthy

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Strict and demanding

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Famous

Question 3

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a passage?

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Facts can be verified; opinions express personal beliefs or judgments

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Facts are longer sentences; opinions are shorter

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Facts are always positive; opinions are always negative

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There is no difference between facts and opinions

Question 4

A passage opens with: 'Imagine waking up one morning to find all technology has disappeared.' What technique is the author using?

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Using a hypothetical scenario to engage the reader

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Citing a statistic

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Presenting a counterargument

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Summarizing a previous point

Question 5

The supporting details in a paragraph primarily serve to:

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Provide evidence, examples, or explanations that develop the main idea

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Introduce a new topic

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Conclude the passage

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Define every word in the paragraph

Question 6

What does 'context clue' mean when reading an unfamiliar word?

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Using surrounding words and sentences to figure out the word's meaning

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Looking up the word in a dictionary

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Skipping the word and continuing reading

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Asking someone else what the word means