Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A student is asked to summarize a passage. Which of the following should a summary include?
Answer: The main idea and key supporting points in the student's own words
A good summary captures the main idea and essential supporting points, written in the reader's own words without personal opinion.
A passage argues that renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels and includes a graph showing cost trends. How does the graph help support the argument?
Answer: It provides visual evidence that reinforces the written claim about costs
Graphs provide visual data that can verify and strengthen written claims, making the argument more convincing.
Two authors write about the same historical event. Author A uses mostly emotional language, while Author B uses mostly statistics. What does this difference most likely reflect?
Answer: Their different purposes or audiences
The choice of emotional language versus statistical data often reflects different purposes—one may aim to move readers, the other to inform them objectively.
In a story, a young athlete keeps practicing even after losing multiple competitions. By the end, she wins the championship. What theme does this story most likely convey?
Answer: Persistence leads to eventual success
The athlete's repeated practice despite losses, ultimately leading to victory, supports the theme that persistence and determination lead to success.
A reader encounters an unfamiliar word in a passage. Which strategy would be MOST effective for determining its meaning without a dictionary?
Answer: Look for context clues in surrounding sentences
Context clues—information in surrounding words, phrases, or sentences—are the most effective in-text strategy for determining an unfamiliar word's meaning.
An author ends a persuasive essay with a call to action asking readers to sign a petition. What is the purpose of this conclusion strategy?
Answer: To motivate readers to take a specific step aligned with the author's argument
A call to action in a conclusion urges readers to do something specific, reinforcing the persuasive goal of the essay.
Which text structure is used when an author explains that deforestation causes soil erosion, which then leads to flooding in nearby communities?
Answer: Cause and effect
Presenting one event or situation leading to another (deforestation → erosion → flooding) is the cause-and-effect text structure.