CHSPE Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

When summarizing a passage, a student should include:

Accepted Answer

Only the main ideas in their own words

Answer

A summary captures main ideas concisely in the reader's own words, omitting minor details.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Kind and generous

Answer

Context clues like 'gave generously to the poor' indicate that 'benevolent' means kind and generous.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Chronological order

Answer

Chronological order organizes information by the sequence of time in which events occurred.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Author's purpose analysis

Answer

Questioning why an author chose a specific example is an analysis of the author's purpose and craft.

Question 5

In reading, 'drawing a conclusion' means:

Accepted Answer

Using clues and knowledge to make a logical judgment

Answer

Drawing a conclusion means using textual evidence combined with prior knowledge to reach a logical judgment.

CHSPE - California High School Proficiency Examination Practice Test