CAEC Reading Comprehension Skills 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A fact can be verified as objectively true; an opinion expresses a personal belief or judgment that can be disputed

Answer

A fact is verifiable and can be proven true or false through evidence; an opinion is a personal perspective that may or may not be accurate.

Question 2

What does it mean to 'paraphrase' a text?

Accepted Answer

To restate the author's ideas in your own words while preserving the original meaning

Answer

Paraphrasing means expressing the author's ideas using your own words and sentence structure while keeping the original meaning intact.

Question 3

What is a 'cause and effect' relationship in a text?

Accepted Answer

A sequence where one event or condition (cause) brings about another event or outcome (effect)

Answer

A cause-and-effect relationship shows how one event or condition leads to a specific outcome — the cause produces the effect.

Question 4

Which reading strategy involves creating a mental picture of what is being described in a text?

Accepted Answer

Visualizing

Answer

Visualizing is a comprehension strategy where readers create mental images based on descriptive language in the text to deepen understanding.

Question 5

In an informational text, what does 'bias' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A tendency in the text to favour one perspective and present information selectively or unfairly

Answer

Bias in a text refers to a prejudice or inclination that causes the author to present information in a one-sided or unfair manner.

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