DSAT Reading and Writing

Question 1

What is the main purpose of identifying an author's purpose?

Accepted Answer

To understand why the text was written and how to interpret it

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To find grammar errors

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To memorize vocabulary

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To identify the publication date

Question 2

What does 'making an inference' mean?

Accepted Answer

Drawing a conclusion from evidence not explicitly stated

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Copying text directly

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Summarizing the first paragraph

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Identifying the title

Question 3

What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

Accepted Answer

Main idea is the central message; details provide evidence for it

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They are the same thing

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Details are more important

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Main ideas are always in the title

Question 4

What is a primary source?

Accepted Answer

An original, firsthand account of an event

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A textbook summary

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A newspaper editorial

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An encyclopedia entry

Question 5

What does 'compare and contrast' mean in reading?

Accepted Answer

Identifying similarities and differences between two or more things

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Reading two texts at the same time

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Comparing reading speeds

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Contrasting font sizes

Question 6

What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To summarize key points and provide closure

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To introduce new information

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To list references

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To start a new topic