EDPT Reading Comprehension and Critical Analysis 2

Question 1

An author writes a technical manual to explain how to configure a network. The primary purpose is to:

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Inform

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Persuade

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Entertain

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Describe emotions

Question 2

Which best describes a 'supporting detail' in a passage?

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A specific fact or example that backs up the main idea

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The main argument of the passage

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The author's final conclusion

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A definition of a key term

Question 3

The signal phrase 'in contrast' in a passage indicates:

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A comparison of differences

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A cause-and-effect relationship

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A sequence of events

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A conclusion

Question 4

If an author presents only one side of an argument, the passage is considered:

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Biased

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Objective

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Factual

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Neutral

Question 5

A passage using words like 'unfortunately' and 'regrettably' has a tone best described as:

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Somber or regretful

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Optimistic

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Sarcastic

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Humorous

Question 6

Which organizational pattern arranges events in the order they occurred?

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Chronological order

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Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

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