CHSPE Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

When summarizing a passage, a student should include:

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Only the main ideas in their own words

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Every detail and example

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The author's biography

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Direct quotes from every paragraph

Question 2

A passage uses the word 'benevolent.' Based on the context 'the benevolent donor gave generously to the poor,' what does 'benevolent' mean?

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Kind and generous

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Greedy

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Powerful

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Reluctant

Question 3

Which type of text structure lists events in the order they happened?

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Chronological order

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Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

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Problem and solution

Question 4

A student reads a passage and asks, 'Why did the author include this example?' This is an example of:

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Author's purpose analysis

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Literal comprehension

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Vocabulary development

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Phonics

Question 5

In reading, 'drawing a conclusion' means:

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Using clues and knowledge to make a logical judgment

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Writing the last paragraph

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Skimming the passage quickly

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Identifying the vocabulary words

Question 6

A passage ends with: 'If current trends continue, urban forests could disappear within a generation.' The author's purpose is most likely to:

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Warn and persuade readers to take action

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Entertain with a story about trees

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Define the term 'urban forest'

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Describe the history of city parks