Competitive English Reading Comprehension Skills 2

Question 1

When a question asks for the 'AUTHOR'S PURPOSE', you should identify:

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Why the author wrote the passage — to inform, persuade, or entertain

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The author's nationality

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The author's favorite topic

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The year the passage was written

Question 2

A 'FACT' in a passage is best described as:

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A statement that can be verified and proven true

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Something that the author believes

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An opinion shared by many people

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A prediction about the future

Question 3

What does 'PASSAGE STRUCTURE' refer to?

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The way the passage is organized — cause-effect, compare-contrast, etc.

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The font and size of the text

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The number of sentences per paragraph

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The author's writing speed

Question 4

In comprehension tests, 'VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT' questions ask you to:

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Determine the meaning of a word based on how it is used in the passage

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List all words you don't understand

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Translate the word into another language

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Identify the most common word in the passage

Question 5

What is an 'IMPLICIT' piece of information in a passage?

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Information that is suggested but not directly stated

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Information stated directly in the text

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A heading or title in the passage

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A definition provided by the author

Question 6

When answering 'DETAIL' questions in comprehension, you should:

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Return to the passage and find the specific fact mentioned

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Use only your prior knowledge

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Give your personal opinion

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Focus on the passage title