CLB Reading Comprehension & Interpretation 2

Question 1

At CLB 5, what type of reading text should a learner comprehend?

Accepted Answer

Short formatted texts like flyers, simple news articles, and routine communications

Answer

CLB 5 covers short, formatted texts such as flyers, simple news articles, and routine workplace communications.

Question 2

What does 'scanning' refer to as a CLB reading strategy?

Accepted Answer

Quickly looking through text to locate specific information like dates or numbers

Answer

Scanning involves quickly moving through text to locate specific information without reading every word.

Question 3

How does CLB define 'inference' in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Drawing conclusions from information not explicitly stated in the text

Answer

Inference means understanding implied information based on clues, context, and reader's knowledge.

Question 4

A CLB 7 learner reads a Canadian news article about housing prices. What comprehension should they demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Understanding the main argument, supporting evidence, key details, and writer's perspective

Answer

CLB 7 readers understand the main argument, identify supporting evidence and details, and begin recognizing the writer's perspective.

Question 5

What is the difference between 'skimming' and 'close reading' in CLB instruction?

Accepted Answer

Skimming captures the overall idea quickly while close reading examines details and deeper meanings

Answer

Skimming reads quickly for the general idea; close reading carefully examines details, language, and deeper meanings.

(CLB) Canadian Language Benchmarks Practice Test